The Rejected Werewolf Princess by Didiadeyemi

Chapter 9

Lauren was beautiful by every standard known on earth. She was tall and slim with a toned body and the slimmest waist imaginable. Although she was slim, it was obvious that she worked out a lot because her muscles were defined and she moved with an air of grace and confidence that can only come from someone who can defend themselves.

Her long blond hair fell to her armpits and she had wide doe eyes. Her lips were thin and highlighted with pink lip gloss. She was wearing black leggings similar to mine but paired with a fitted top that stopped just below her belly button and showed a silver of skin.

“Is this a new recruit?” she asked and her voice was the softest silk.

“No,” Ryker cleared his throat before continuing. “Camilla this is my head general- Lauren.”

I was shocked when he said that. I have never known a woman to train and I have never known a woman to be head general. It is a coveted position and for it to be held by her- as innocent and small as she looks- then she must be as strong as hell and tough enough to keep all the men in line.

“Hi,” I couldn’t help the small whisper I used when I spoke- I was already terrified of her.

“Hey; don’t worry, I don’t bite,” she gave me a small smile then turned to Ryker, “So who is she?”

“This is Camilla; my mate.”

Lauren’s smile fell at those words and she turned to me with barely hidden venom in her eyes. I saw her clench her fist at her sides and rotate her neck slightly before turning back to Ryker with a calm look.

“I didn’t know you found your mate and we spoke a few days ago,” she stressed the word spoke and alarm bells rang in my head.

I looked between Ryker and Lauren and I knew. I should have known the moment she had the slip up and called him by his name instead of his title and the ease and familiarity with which she spoke to him. They are probably in a relationship and he brought me here to reject me in front of her.

“Lauren you will be in charge of guarding Camilla,” I was taken aback by Ryker’s words.

“With all due respect Alpha Ryker,” Lauren began, “I am pack general; not a baby sitter. I can recommend some guards who would be honored to watch over her.” She all but sneered the last part.

“You are the best Lauren and I will have no one but the best watching the future Luna; is that clear?”

She knew she couldn’t argue with him. He all but dismissed their relationship the moment he referred to me as the future. Luna and she couldn’t keep pushing or she would be punished. She must know what he does to traitors and people who cross him because she pulled the fakest smile I have ever seen onto her lips.

“Yes Alpha; when do I start?”

“Tomorrow; you are to be at my house at 6: 30 a.m. and you are allowed to leave only when I arrive. Is that clear?”

last venomous look at me, she turned on her

face into his hands in what I assume was frustration and all I could do was stare at him quietly. He finally lifted his face and when

watch me,” I said quietly, “I can’t

things you do not understand.” His voice was cold, “It

I pushed myself as far back as I could into the couch,

mouth to speak- maybe to apologize- but I turned

right

run his hand through his hair in frustration before standing

quietly while he busied himself with work. A maid came in and dropped a tray of food in front of me that I pointedly refused to touch.

a while, presumably to take the plate back but when she saw the dish still empty, she froze in confusion. She leaned down to pick it up but Ryker stopped her and asked her to leave. As soon as she

I looked up at him in confusion, “Eat and stop throwing a

tantrum;

to force feed you; I will do it. So pick up the spoon

his bidding. It was embarrassing and demeaning but he had spoken in his Alpha tone and whether I was a pack member or not, I felt the

face Ryker at this time; not after realizing that he could literally order me to

I refused to turn, “I didn’t mean

it okay if I walk around the pack?”

don’t have to

Alpha,” I whispered, “All my actions have to

but he didn’t speak. He kept his hands fisted on the table and I saw him. mutter a few words under his breath before he closed up his documents and

up, let’s

equal parts confusion and anticipation, “Is

and was softer than I ever thought it

with him and he would accept it. He probably said that only as a formality

slowly walked over to him. I kept my head down in an attempt to not anger him and walked out of the door. He led me downstairs to the carriage and just before I entered, I caught sight

are correct then they were

lap for the entirety of it. I knew the action annoyed Ryker but somehow I still couldn’t bring myself to look up at him although I could feel his gaze on me the entire

could even get to his feet. I thanked the coach man and all but

food and I thanked her for it but was about to send her away when Ryker walked into the room. I was not expecting his presence so it forced me to stop mid sentence and stare

maid and with a quick bow, she was out of the room before I

him in waves and I didn’t want to do anything to annoy hum even more so I stood in place, occasionally shuffling my

the floor

I’m being