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
did raise her as
Danciana, was fucking
when a shaking hand rested on my thigh for a
of pleasure to my dick.
mind that hand a
and to the left…
as I looked down
me, but she was far
Luna is a woman who is skilled and strong, physically and
he needs it, one who is
overlooks and takes care
there. One who
think that comes close enough to
do, I believe-”
course, honey, go for it.” Danciana
me off, I won’t hold
says as Alcazer
guess the loss of his Luna was hitting him … but she was just a woman, who cares.
times when he may not be treading the right path… a woman who is compassionate and caring to all.
but his greatest advisor
his Luna by his
wants the future
a Luna by his
I hated
side to
about the tournament made
fucking sense…
pretty impressed. I guess my idea wasn’t too shabby… with a little work. She might
a wise choice… although she may not appear all that she is…
not, she
if Zedkiel is to marry her, that makes
be pitched against one another. Let’s not try
didn’t mean it as a competition Zedkiel, you or I…
see me as a monster… if
wasn’t a fool.
that three. I’m entering. By the
week, I will have a chosen
suddenly, his eyes flashing as he slammed
table.
do you think you’ll find one?” Ragnar scoffed.
be a ball Ragnar, perhaps you yourself can find one too.
look too… however, with your track record, I don’t think that
first time a woman is still alive for this long. After being in your presence Perhaps this is what was necessary… you may claim her at the ball as yours and then we will hold the weddings immediately.” Dad said and I heard my
said smoothly. Reaching over I placed my hand over hers, stilling the shaking. “Now if you will excuse us, I
violently, and I knew I had to get her out
for one day.
waiting for approval when Dad suddenly
“Wait!”
one foot past the
at him over my shoulder.
mark… that’s… you branded her
His face was pale as he
my lips. “Obviously…” I replied before dragging her from the room.
trailed off, knowing I wasn’t
I
anyone. 6
down the hall, making her stumble, and I stopped
my arm and almost fell, but I caught her, yanking her into my arms and backing her up against the wall. She whimpered, staring up at me, those eyes
to speak to an entire room of Alphas, yet now that you’re alone with me, you’re scared?” I asked, knowing my voice sounded harsh, gripping her
eyes.
she was unable to speak, and it only tempted me further. Unable to stop myself from slipping my thumb into her mouth.
I felt her tongue flick my thumb before her lips slowly closed around it, making me fucking throb. Oh,
bottom lip. “I’m waiting.” I growled
not to let
my gaze
how far I could push her limits…. Seeing her in this dress… seeing her in anything messed with my
her to the fucking bed and
forcefully. 2
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