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What was supposed to be a wonderful day, our last hurrah before needing to go back to business as usual was cut short. Deep down I knew it was just a minor inconvenience that both of us were aware might happen. Still, it annoyed me, I was having such a good time meeting my gamer friends. Or well some of them with Ayla. I loved how she was able to charm every important wolf at royal events. And now she was just as charming with my human friends. So to leave early, just because we still needed to deal with all the sh it David and Hannah caused for us.

I understand why Ayla wants to see her now before, the trial. The Council of Elders already was a little agitated that Ayla went into heat before the trial. They realized it was not something we could control. And they understood the emotional toll and risks in, proceeding with the trial when Ayla was in heat. So they begrudgingly told us to contact them when the heat was over. We did, so that all worked in our favor, Ayla being prepared, and having her statement ready. Having a clear idea about her punishment, and even having it written

out.

Still, most of Hannah’s statements and explanations anger me. Especially the one about pack leaders needing to be happy first in order to lead the pack. I was biting my tongue because I was afraid I would not be able to control myself. Luckily I didn’t need to because my wonderful, witty, poised mate handled it. Holding my hand in silent support.

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it, telling me she wouldn’t be nervous if I was there with her.

up Ayla’s parents and the Council of Elders would be arriving. The timing of them both arriving at the exact same time wasn’t ideal either. But we found a solution and I wasn’t about to

It made sense that her parents wouldn’t keep her occupied for too long. They knew the importance of impressing the Council of Elders. Ayla taking too long to

lot of importance to traditions and being respected. Especially by members of the royal family, because while we rule the country. Their job is equally as important, they are the ones who execute punishments that transcend more than one pack. If we as members of the royal family do not show the Council enough

that time. When she walks in I see she has slipped on

on me, I know it is because it helps her feel less nervous so I shoot her a quick wink. It

so I hope for your understanding of

much she knows with the little training she has as I am. Dad almost looks smug,

Ayla, now let’s proceed with this meeting so we can

they understand the importance of mates. And the comfort physical touch brings

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