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?”

venomous look at me, she turned on her

him quietly. He finally lifted his face

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

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

far back as I could

his features and he opened his mouth to speak- maybe to apologize- but I turned my head

was right earlier;

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

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

froze in confusion. She leaned down to pick it up but Ryker stopped her and asked her to leave. As soon as she walked out of the door, he put his pen

at him in confusion, “Eat and stop

wasn’t throwing a tantrum; I’m just not

will do it. So pick

his bidding. It was embarrassing and demeaning but he had spoken in his Alpha tone and

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

I refused to

if I

have to ask me.”

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

I saw him. mutter a few words under his breath before he closed up

let’s go.”

equal parts confusion and anticipation, “Is that an

and was softer than I ever thought it could be,

him and he would accept it. He probably

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 of Lauren giving me a

tried to ignore her 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

action annoyed Ryker but somehow I still couldn’t bring myself to look up at him although

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

thanked her for it but was about to send her away when Ryker walked into the room. I

quick bow, she was out of the room

it was just the two of us. I could feel the annoyance rolling off him in waves and I didn’t want to do anything to annoy hum even more

the floor

reason I’m being ignored?”