CHAPTER 44: SURPRISES.

NATALIE

"Alpha, Luna, this one begs your forgiveness."

Huh?!

I stare in disbelief at his bowed head, unable to comprehend what it is I am seeing and hearing.

Pan, apologizing.

To me.

When I first saw him awake and walking toward us, a lot of scenarios flashed through my mind.

This… is not what I was expecting.

The living room falls into a hushed silence as we all watch him, his head still bowed towards Damien and me with unexpected formality.

I and Damien share a surprised look with one another, his brows furrowed in confusion.

As we all try to make sense of what is happening, whispers ripple through the crowd, snippets of gossip and speculation reaching my ears.

"What is wrong with Pan?"

"Did you see that bow? He has never been so respectful like that before?"

"What's going on with him?"

"Is this some kind of alpha ceremony?"

"Is she forcing him to do this?"

Great.