Camellia's POV
Since getting in the car, I've sensed Lionel's foul mood.
He's been staring at some documents, his strong profile icy, radiating freezing vibes.
Lyra whined pitifully in my mind.
It couldn't grasp why its mate was nearby yet emitting such coldness.
"We need his recognition," Lyra muttered in my head.
"It's not allowed before Esmond and I reject each other," I explained mentally.
But deep down, I knew even if I were single again, Lionel would never admit I'm his mate.
Though he's the Starlight Pack Alpha, he's a Dalton.
How could he pick the daughter of a weakened pack's Alpha as his Luna?
Bitterness filled me.
"Mr. Dalton, sorry about this morning," I said.
Lionel turned. "What for?"
"I mishandled my personal affairs and troubled you to step in..."
His gaze dar
