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
raise her as
queen, Danciana, was
a shaking hand rested on
wave of pleasure to
mind that hand a
to the
as I
she was far too busy
is skilled and strong, physically and mentally. One
what. His greatest support when he needs it, one
and
is in order, even when her Alpha isn’t there. One who will give him many pups too.” She smiled faintly. “That
comes close enough to what
do, I
of course, honey, go for it.” Danciana chuckles and Dad shot her a warning
me off, I won’t hold back from ripping her
Alcazer refilled
already… I guess the loss of his Luna was hitting him … but she was just a
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 in
his greatest advisor and strength. An
position without his Luna by his side, and that’s why this
the future ruler to
a Luna by his side.” She
Draven let out snorts of disbelief. But although I hated the fact that she just fucking said we need a
side to be
the
fucking sense…
surprisingly he looked pretty impressed. I guess my idea wasn’t too shabby…
she may not appear all that she is… this will be interesting. Maryka, take care of her and guide her as
trust his Mate, fated or not, she wasn’t all that she portrayed. She nodded at Chasyn, smiling as
Zedkiel is to marry her, that makes us sisters-in-law.”
won’t be necessary, they will be pitched against one another. Let’s not try to sabotage the other chances, shall we?” I remarked coldly, raising
mean it as a competition Zedkiel, you or I…
didn’t see me as a monster… if only
a fool. 2
three. I’m entering. By
of the week, I will have a
eyes flashing as he slammed his fist
table.
hell, do you think you’ll
Ragnar, perhaps you yourself can find one
I would say to you to take a look too… however, with your track
claim her at the ball as yours and then we will hold the weddings immediately.” Dad said
I said smoothly. Reaching over I placed my hand over hers,
seat. Her heart was thumping violently, and I knew I had to get her out of there
for one day.
waiting for approval when
“Wait!”
one foot past the threshold. My eyes flashed red
at him
mark… that’s… you branded
His face was pale as he stared at Evangeline’s back
lips. “Obviously…” I replied before
wait- That’s…” He trailed off, knowing I wasn’t
I didn’t
anyone. 6
hall, making her stumble, and I
but I caught her, yanking her into my arms and backing her up against the wall. She whimpered, staring up at me, those
matter Little Mouse? You were able to speak to an entire room of Alphas, yet now that you’re alone with me, you’re
eyes.
unable to speak, and it only tempted me further. Unable to stop myself from slipping
it, making me fucking throb. Oh, how I fucking wanted those lips wrapped around my cock… I slowly
along her bottom lip. “I’m waiting.” I growled huskily,
my best not to let you down.”
didn’t fail…” I murmured, my gaze dipping to her
I could push her limits…. Seeing her in this dress… seeing her in anything messed with my head, and sometimes I had to leave the room,
her to the fucking bed
forcefully. 2
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