21. A Reward
ZEDKIEL.
I licked my lips, unable to keep the smirk off my face. She had a fucking point although I don’t think she realises I was no longer the person I was eight years ago But I couldn’t deny she looked smoking hot standing her ground. Although I didn’t know if I should be offended or
impressed that she feared me more than an entire table full of Lycans.
Her eyes held Danciana’s and I couldn’t help but remember the words of the
Shadow Wolf… A sliver of unease flitted
through me. No mere Omega could just hold an Alpha’s daughter’s gaze like that … One who was mated to a Lycan at that.
Draven let out a low whistle as Chasyn and Maryka exchanged glances.
Danciana let out a fake laugh, but it was obvious she was trying to gather herself. Not expecting my Little Mouse to speak up like that. I glanced at Dad, who was watching Evangeline with a faint smile on his face, a look of interest in his eyes. 2
His gaze shifted to meet mine, and he nodded slowly. ‘Perhaps this might not
be that bad of an idea… She actually stood up to you for the Welhaven boy when no
one else had the courage to… I included.
Perhaps it was her innocence, and she
didn’t know what you were capable of, or
she has potential that we do not know of
….. But she is wolf-less Zedkiel. Perhaps that’s why she didn’t feel the power of your Lycan’s wrath.’
‘She doesn’t need a wolf to stand by my side.’ I replied through the mind link.
And I was certain that she could sense my
aura…
He seemed to be musing over what I said, until Danciana spoke, drawing both of
our attention back to the table.
“Then shall we test your knowledge? I
mean, my sons deserve no less than an
Alpha blooded female. Why should one settle for an Omega orphan? Let’s see if you even have the basic knowledge a
Luna should have?”
My sons? I wasn’t her fucking son, and
she never treated me as one either. I
looked at Evangeline. Her lush breasts were rising and falling, but she still nodded to Danciana’s question. My gaze dipped to her hands that she had clenched on her lap. They were trembling slightly.
She may be acting confidently, but my Little Mouse was still nervous and
probably terrified. “Danciana, let’s not test her right now…” Dad said, chuckling
lightly, only for Danciana to shake her head, raising her hand.
“Oh, it’s all in good faith.” She
responded, but I didn’t miss the glint of challenge in her eyes when he looked at Evangeline once more. I’d entertain her, but if she crossed a line, then I would deal with her. “Tell me what makes an
Alpha’s mate a Luna or shall I say an Alpha Prince’s, Luna?”
This was bullshit. A standard Luna
etiquette was something that we were
taught, and I had a feeling Evangeline
probably did know the answer. If the
her as
queen, Danciana, was fucking pushing
was cut off when a shaking hand
a wave of
that hand a few
the left… 4
eyes flashed as I looked
was
was taught that a true Luna is a woman who is skilled and strong, physically and mentally. One who
matter what. His greatest support when he needs it,
and overlooks and takes
pack. Making sure that everything is in order, even when her Alpha isn’t there. One who will give him many
I don’t think that comes
do, I
it.”
if she pisses me off, I won’t hold back from
dear.” Dad says as Alcazer refilled his glass once again.
was on his second bottle already… I guess the loss of his Luna was hitting him … but she was
above all is to guide her Alpha in times when he may not be treading the right path… a woman who is compassionate and caring to all. Yet one who is ready to take control if the Alpha isn’t around, to protect her Pack
but his greatest advisor
full position without his Luna by his side, and that’s why this
wants the future ruler to
his
of disbelief. But although I hated the fact that
side to be whole, the
about the tournament made
fucking sense…
guess my idea wasn’t too shabby… with a little work. She might
may not appear all that she is… this will be interesting. Maryka, take care of her and
trust his Mate, fated or not, she wasn’t all that she
Zedkiel is to marry her, that
be pitched against one another. Let’s not try to sabotage the other chances, shall we?” I remarked
a competition Zedkiel, you or
always acted like he didn’t see me as
I wasn’t a fool.
that three. I’m
of the week, I
said suddenly, his eyes flashing as he slammed his fist on the
table.
you think you’ll find
ball Ragnar, perhaps you yourself can find one too.
look too… however, with your track record, I don’t think that would help.
long. After being in your presence Perhaps this is what was necessary… you may claim her at the ball as yours
hers, stilling the shaking. “Now if you will excuse us, I think I’m
heart was thumping violently, and I knew I had to get her out of there before she broke down. That
for one day.
pulled her towards the door, not waiting for approval when Dad
“Wait!”
the door, one foot past the threshold. My
at him
mark… that’s… you branded her
face was pale as he stared at
smirk crossing my lips. “Obviously…” I replied before
wait- That’s…” He trailed off, knowing I wasn’t
him. I didn’t
anyone. 6
hall, making her stumble, and I stopped
fell, but I caught her, yanking her into my arms and backing
Little Mouse? You were able to speak to an entire room of Alphas, yet now that you’re alone with me, you’re
eyes.
parted, but she was unable to speak, and it only tempted me further. Unable to
slowly closed around it, making me fucking throb. Oh, how I fucking wanted those lips wrapped around my
rubbing it along her bottom lip. “I’m waiting.” I growled huskily, and she closed her eyes, exhaling deeply.
trying my best not to let you down.”
you didn’t fail…” I murmured, my gaze dipping to her
her
pin her to the fucking
her forcefully.
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