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?”

she gave him a short bow and with one last venomous look at me, she turned

and all I could do was stare at him quietly. He finally lifted his face and when he looked at me, he knew that I knew. I saw the acknowledgment

me,” I said quietly, “I can’t imagine how uncomfortable it will be

voice was cold,

far back as I could into the

his features and he opened his mouth to speak- maybe to

the window. I was right earlier; I can see outside.

run his hand through his hair in frustration before standing and going to his desk

came in and dropped a tray of food in front of me that I pointedly refused to touch. I could

take the plate back but when she saw the dish still empty, she froze in confusion. She leaned down to pick it up

up at him in confusion,

wasn’t throwing a tantrum; I’m just

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

was embarrassing and demeaning but he had spoken in his

tray as far away from me as I could and curled up into a ball to face the balcony. I didn’t want to face Ryker at this time; not after realizing that he could literally order me to do anything and I would have to oblige. It made me feel how I felt when I was at Tyson’s

to turn, “I didn’t mean

it okay if I walk

to ask me.”

“All my actions have to go through

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 stood to his feet. I watched as he walked past me and

let’s

him with equal parts confusion

his voice dropped an octave and was softer than I ever thought it could

I knew it was an order. There was no way I would sit here and refuse to go with him and he would

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 of Lauren giving me

because a part of me did understand her anger. If my theories are correct then they were together and he just ditched her like she wasn’t worth anything because

carriage ride was slow and I kept my eyes cast in my 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

time the carriage pulled to a stop, I was out of there before Ryker could even get to his feet. I thanked the coach man and all but ran

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

to the maid and with a quick bow, she was out of the

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

the floor

a reason I’m being ignored?” he asked finally,