The Rise Of The Ugly Luna novel Chapter 4

Roderick Fletcher.

The one man I'd hoped would love me but never did.

The mind was a bitch. I thought I was over Roderick's betrayal and wouldn't feel a thing when I met him. But watching him as he approached me, looking like he was the one in charge made my eyes rim with tears.

I sniffled and looked away, forcing the tears back in.

"So, I had to come over to speak to you myself," he leaned against the counter beside me. "How daring."

My throat was tight, unable to find any words. I feared there would be a crack in my voice if I managed to speak.

Three guards hovered beside him, their eyes darting around. Roderick looked sophisticated, like he'd obviously been having a good life.

What was he even doing here? Was he picking someone?

"What's the name?" He tilted his head as he asked.

I said nothing, won't even look at him.

"Hello?"

"I don't feel like disclosing my name to strangers," I finally managed. My voice was tight.

His eyes beamed with amusement. And here was a man who never smiled at me when we were together for one year.

"Let's just say I'm overly excited today," he sighed. "I'm here, waiting for a certain bitch to arrive." When I gave him a puzzled look, he added, "Ex-mate. We are through with the first step and just have the tiny little step to go. I'd finally be free of her."

I scoffed. He was unbelievable.

"I'd have done this sooner, you know? But the horrid girl has been missing for years. Stressed us the hell out to find her." He spoke with raw disdain.

"What makes you call her horrid?" I found myself asking before I could stop.

He chuckled. "Trust me, honey; she's a monster. If you see her, you'd have the same opinion. She's the ugliest thing I've ever seen."

Something hot exploded in my chest. It was all I could do not to let my emotions rush out.

No. This was not the right place.

But Roderick was the true monster. He had no idea he was standing before the very woman he despised. What would proud he do if he gets to know?

It made sense why he was waiting at the airport. He clearly wanted to drag me to the temple to cut the ribbon. Well, I wouldn't let him humiliate me in public. Not again.

Fortunately, my luggage finally arrived.

"Sorry for the delay, ma'am," the young man said as he rolled it to me.

Not looking at Roderick, I made to leave. That must have surprised him. "I'd love to speak to you some other time. Your contact, if you don't mind."

For a moment, I stood with my back to him, contemplating my words. I turned around when I found the most polite one I could give; "Even if I have to give up my number to save myself from you, I wouldn't do it. Alpha."

When my words sank in, surprise danced in her eyes, followed by a hint of hurt.

Something blossomed in my chest. It was pride.

So, I rolled my luggage away, leaving him standing there in shock.

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