Becoming Alpha’s Personal Caretaker
Chapter 79

Lauren's POV

Before I realized it, this estate had become a safe place for me and I could let down my guard and truly be myself there.

I looked around this estate in the hazy moonlight.

The moon was shining bright in the starry sky and shed silver lights on this garden full of blossoms. I could feel the breeze in my hair and the rustle of leaves but I wasn't cold at all. I sobered up a little and had this urge to take off my clothes and run into the forest in my wolf form, letting the cool breeze ease my nerves.

But I tilted my head and saw Victor who had got off the car and sat in his wheelchair.

I wanted to run in the moonlit forest with his wolf and cuddle with him on a cliff. That must be the happiest thing to do in the world. But we couldn't because Victor's legs hadn't recovered yet and his wolf Kent hadn't come back.

Something crossed my mind and I ran up to Victor and squatted down, "Victor, you said you wanna do the opening dance with me, right?"

Victor looked a bit confused but he still nodded and said, "Yeah, after I fully recover, I want us to do the next opening dance. That's what I thought when I saw Morgan inviting you for a dance."

"We can do that right now," I giggled as I stared him in the eyes. I couldn't bear to think how regretful he felt back then but I wanted to make it up to him now.

"Right now?"

"Yeah, now," I nodded, "I only said no to Mr. Morgan because I wanted you to be the one to hold my hand at the Moondance Ball, Victor."

Maybe it was the influence of alcohol or all the things that happened tonight, but I felt like Bella and I had been connected to each other's emotions. Victor had done so much for me and he had always been defending and protecting me. I wanted to do something for him. I got excited and wanted to do something I would never have done when I was sober.

If I couldn't run in the forest with Victor, then we could dance in the garden.

I reached out my hand to Victor and he moved a little. He was squeezing his armrest hard and I could see his veins bulging on his arms. He was trying to stand up. I took his hand, comforted him, and stopped him from getting up, "Victor, you don't need to get up. You can ask me for a dance after your legs recover. Now, I will dance for you."

He opened his lips slightly and wanted to say something. But after he heard me out, I saw moonlight shimmering in his beautiful eyes and he stopped trying to stand up. He smiled at me fondly and said, "Okay."

His voice sounded softer and I could tell he was trying to suppress his feelings and his voice was shaking right now. But I had no idea why he would be so touched by what I just said.

Wasn't dancing for the one I loved a romantic thing to do?

As the noble daughter of the Blanco family, I had learned etiquette, dancing, and musical instruments growing up just so I wouldn't embarra*s myself at all kinds of balls and parties. Because they told me the daughter of the Blanco family should be a gentlewoman. But after I knew the kind of girl they wanted me to be was just a puppet they could manipulate, I didn't want to be a gentlewoman anymore and stopped showing up at most of the parties and banquets. The last time I dance was at the engagement ceremony with the Lunarko Tribe. I had to dance with my ex-fiancé and did a perfectly elegant dance with him like it was business.

But things were different now.

There wasn't music, guests, or a luxurious ballroom here.

Under the soft moonlight, I stood on my tiptoes, lifted my moon-white dress, and danced around Victor, accompanied by the gentle breeze and the rustles of the blooming blossoms in the garden. This was the most beautiful and magical music I had ever heard and I could feel the lingering gaze of my lover as I danced for him.

For me, this was the most unforgettable dance of my whole life.

As I finished my dance, Victor took my hand and kissed the back of my hand gently. His lips were soft and warm and he complimented, "That's the most beautiful and moving dance I've ever seen in my life."

Victor had always been snarky and not good at saying nice things to others but now he had become a pro when it came to sweet talks. I laughed and started teasing him, "Haven't you seen prettier ladies at the ball?"

Victor said naturally, "None of them is pretty like you."

I was speechless and didn't know what to say. I sweated a little after the dance and sat down in the grass. I was nothing like before and didn't look elegant at all but I knew Victor wouldn't mind that because he propped himself up and sat down right beside me. He took me into his arms and I leaned my head against his chest.

This simple snuggle felt really nice even though we weren't doing anything.

"We'll have many chances to dance together in the future but I think this dance is quite special. Thanks for defending me tonight, Victor."

And thanks to him, I didn't need to pretend to be invincible anymore and had a place to stay. Victor was one of the reasons why I wasn't afraid of getting banished. He let me know that wolves would never be alone and that no matter how unique they were, they could always find their partners.

We cuddled like two wounded wolves licking and healing each other's wounds. He melted my heart of stone with his burning heat.

Victor put his chin on my head and said, "Is this dance a thank-you gift for me?"

"Yeah, it's only for you."

He chuckled from above my head.

"You always make my heart flip, Lauren."

Hearing that, I couldn't stop smiling, "When your legs are healed, we can dance right here and even run in that forest. I know a beautiful place where I would run and stay there quietly whenever I feel down."

I became quite talkative when Victor was around.

"But I'm wondering if Bella and Kent would get along." That suddenly came to my head.

However, Victor said certainly, "Kent will definitely love you and Bella."

"Why?"

"Because we share our emotions and feelings," Victor said, "I can feel he's also looking forward to finally meeting you."

"I can't wait to meet him too," Bella finally couldn't hold back her feelings and agreed with him in my head and also told me some exciting news, "and I can feel Kent is recovering."

Hearing that, I almost lost control and jumped up out of joy. I wanted to tell Victor this great news right now but I instantly calmed down after the thrills. Bella and I were both not sure when Kent could recover and show up again. We didn't know the exact time and it was just a guess. I didn't want Victor to wait and get nothing again because that would be too cruel. I tried to think about what to say to him and cool myself down.

But Victor clearly noticed the change in my mood and asked, "What's going on?"

"Bella said she's also looking forward to it," I suddenly thought of something and asked curiously, "what will Kent say to me when he gets back?"

I wondered how Kent would react and what he would say when he woke up from his long sleep and found out Victor had a partner.

Victor thought about it for a while and chuckled, "I guess he'll say..."

"Say what?"

"Hello, Lauren."