Chapter Thirty
“So, Jason, Aiden tells me you work for him,” Janet said, breaking the silence. “What do you do?”
“I’m his right-hand man,” Jason replied, his voice low and measured. “I handle a lot of his business affairs.”
“That must be quite demanding,” Janet said, impressed.
“It has its challenges,” Jason said, taking a sip of his wine. “But I enjoy the work.”
Chloe could sense the tension between them, and she decided to take matters into her own hands. “Janet, I’m curious. What did you think Jason in the first place?” she asked, hoping to get the conversation flowing.
Janet blushed, and Chloe could tell she was nervous. “Well, he just seemed so… mysterious,” Janet said. “And he’s always so quiet, like he’s hiding something.”
Chloe noticed Jason’s eyebrows raise at Janet’s comment, and she could feel the energy between them shifting.
“I suppose you could say I have a complicated past,” Jason said, his eyes meeting Janet’s. “But I try not to let it define me.”
Janet nodded, and Chloe could see the curiosity in her eyes. “I’m intrigued,” Janet said. “I’d love to hear more.”
And just like that, the conversation flowed. Chloe watched as Jason and Janet talked and laughed, the tension between them dissipating with each passing moment. She felt a sense of relief wash over her, knowing that her plan had worked.
, Chloe couldn’t help but feel grateful. She had taken a risk, and it had paid off. Maybe there was a chance for Janet and Jason after all.
Aiden watched as the dinner unfolded, observing Janet and Jason’s interaction with each other. He was surprised at how well they were getting along, given Jason’s initial reluctance. As the night wore on, Aiden joined the conversation, engaging in topics about the raging war in other packs, and the possible alliances that could be formed to stop it.
“Jason, have you heard about the recent alliance between the Nightfang and Darkmoon packs?” Aiden asked, taking a sip from his glass.
“Yes, I have,” Jason replied, leaning back in his chair. “I’m not too sure how I feel about it, to be honest. The Nightfang pack is known for their aggressive tactics, and I don’t trust them.”
Janet nodded in agreement. “I’ve heard that the Darkmoon pack is more peaceful, but they don’t have as many warriors as the Nightfang. It’s a tricky situation.”
Chloe listened intently to the conversation, fascinated by the politics of the wolf packs. “Do you think there’s a chance for a larger alliance between multiple packs?” she asked, leaning forward.Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.
Aiden nodded thoughtfully. “It’s definitely a possibility. But it would require a lot of negotiation and compromise, which isn’t always easy to achieve.”
Jason sighed, running a hand through his hair. “I wish we didn’t have to worry about all of this. It’s exhausting.”
Janet smiled at him sympathetically. “I know what you mean. But we have to do what we can to protect our pack and our loved ones.”
Chloe felt a pang of sadness at the thought of all the danger that surrounded them. But she also felt a sense of hope, knowing that they were all in it together.
As the conversation shifted to lighter topics, Chloe watched as Janet and Jason exchanged glances, their eyes lingering on each other just a little longer than necessary. Aiden caught her eye and gave her a knowing smile, and Chloe couldn’t help but feel a sense of gratitude for his support throughout the entire process.
As the night came to a close, Janet and Jason exchanged a handshake promising to keep in touch. Chloe felt a sense of satisfaction wash over her, knowing that she had played a small part in bringing two people together. She hugged Janet tightly, promising to see her again soon, and turned to Aiden with a grateful smile.
As they said their goodbyes, Aiden pulled Chloe aside and wrapped his arms around her. “You did it, Chloe. You brought two people together who may never have met otherwise. You have a beautiful heart, and I’m lucky to know you.”
Chloe smiled, feeling content. She knew that this was just the beginning of something wonderful for Janet and Jason. And who knows, maybe one day, she would find someone who made her heart skip a beat, too.
“Thank you so much for your help,” she said, feeling a sense of warmth towards him. “I couldn’t have done it without you.”
Aiden smiled back at her, his eyes shining with pride. “You did a great job, Chloe. I’m proud of you.”
Chloe felt a sense of contentment wash over her, knowing that she had made a difference in someone’s life. As she and Aiden made their way back to the palace, she couldn’t help but feel a sense of hope for the future of their pack, and the potential for even greater things to come.
Chloe’s heart was full as Aiden pulled her aside and wrapped his arms around her. She couldn’t help but feel grateful for his support throughout the whole process. “Thank you, Aiden,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper. “None of this would have been possible without you.”
Aiden pulled back, looking at Chloe with a glint of pride in his eyes. “You did all the hard work, Chloe. You’re the one who came up with the idea, and you’re the one who made it happen. I’m just happy I could help in any way I could.”
Chloe smiled, feeling the warmth of Aiden’s words spreading through her. “I don’t think I could have done it without your help, though. You were the one who convinced Jason to come to the dinner, and you were the one who helped me with all the preparations.”
Aiden chuckled, shaking his head. “You’re giving me too much credit, Chloe. All I did was talk to Jason. You’re the one who made everything else happen. You have a way of bringing people together, and I think that’s a beautiful thing.”
Chloe felt a blush creeping up her cheeks at Aiden’s words. She had never thought of herself as someone who could bring people together, but hearing Aiden say it made her feel like maybe she could. “Thank you, Aiden. That means a lot to me.”
Aiden gave her a reassuring smile. “You should be proud of yourself, Chloe. You did something wonderful tonight, and you made a difference in someone’s life. That’s not something everyone can say they’ve done.”
Chloe nodded, feeling a sense of pride welling up inside of her. She knew that this was just the beginning of something wonderful for Janet and Jason, and she couldn’t wait to see where it would lead. And who knows, maybe one day, she would find someone who made her heart skip a beat, too.
Chloe felt grateful for Aiden’s kind words. “Thank you, Aiden. I couldn’t have done it without your help,” she said, hugging him back. “It’s just amazing to see them connect like that. It makes me feel like I did something good.”
Aiden nodded. “You did, Chloe. You brought a little bit of happiness into the world, and that’s a beautiful thing.”
As they made their way back to the palace, Chloe couldn’t help but feel a sense of hope. Maybe there was more to life than just politics and power struggles. Maybe there was a way to make a difference, to make people’s lives a little better, one small act of kindness at a time.
She looked up at the stars, feeling grateful for the opportunity to have met Janet and Jason, to have made a small impact on their lives. And who knows, maybe one day, she would find her own love story, too.
For now, Chloe was content to bask in the glow of a successful night, feeling grateful for the people around her and the love that she knew existed in the world.