The Rejected Werewolf Princess by Didiadeyemi

Chapter 85

RYKER’S PO.V

Camilla was getting on my last nerves.

Initially, she was angry with me and I understood that but I thought her anger would die down after twenty–four hours. I was right about that but I didn’t count on her giving me the silent treatment. She slept in the same bed with me but that was where it ended. She wouldn’t look at me and preferred to spend her time reading her father’s journals. Whenever I initiated the conversation, she would give me one worded answers or just outright ignore me. I understood why she was angry but it was beginning to grate on my nerves.

We were to have a meeting in the town square to inform the people that everything was fine and she was yet to look at me. I tried to get her attention a few times especially when I noticed that she was anxious about it but she was more concerned with ignoring me. Five minutes before the meeting, I grabbed her arm and turned her to face me. She didn’t protest but I could see her searching for a way out.

“Quit it,” I told her and she raised a brow. “Don’t you think it is time that you dropped the attitude?”

“What attitude?” she asked and I resisted the urge to growl at her.

“I get that you’re upset but I will not apologize for protecting you. If I had asked you before tossing you in there, would you have agreed?” she stayed silent but we all knew the answer. “The way I see it, we can sit here and fight about this or we can come to the conclusion that neither of us agrees with the other’s choices and move on.”

“That isn’t how these things work,” she frowned.

“Ask me if I care,” I shot back.

“I am the Queen and I have powers that can help. It looks weird if I just hide away during a battle”

“No one gives a shit about your powers. You are the Queen and that means you have to be protected at all times. Do you think your mother ever went into battle?” I asked and she frowned. “We have to talk to the people in less than two minutes and I am not going out there pretending like we are the picturesque couple when you won’t even speak to me.”

“Whatever,” she rolled her eyes but I could see a small smile playing on her lips.

I didn’t get the chance to respond because one of the guards came to tell us that everything was ready. I clasped Camilla‘ hand feeling relieved to finally be touching my mate after over a day. I could feel her anxiety as we made our way out to the raised platform. The square was even fuller than the first time.

“Can

you

asked via the mind link. “I don’t

because she sounded like she was on the

ignored my question. “Please, Ryker.”

“Of course.”

the link first and I turned to the crowd that was staring in silence before clearing

thought that it would be for the best if you heard it from us seeing as you had the misfortune of witnessing the direct attack from Frederick,” I paused to make sure that I had everyone’s attention. “The threat has been dealt with you may return to your normal activities. The stream has officially been treated and is now safe to

a step back to signify that I was done when I heard a voice. “Is that it? Are we just supposed to move on and forget that the King had a child outside of the mating bond? What if there is another one? What if that

felt Camilla tighten her hold on me and I squeezed her hand to let

A

considering the pitch and tone and if were to give an estimate,

worries. If he has another child then we will deal with it as the situation arises. There is no need bothering over hypotheticals or crying over spilled milk. We cannot take back his actions, all we can do is learn from them and prepare accordingly,” I made sure to infuse a warning tone into my voice to signify that I was not going to entertain any questions. Thankfully, everyone stayed quiet so I nodded.

behind the curtains as quickly as possible and the moment we were away from the public’s eye, she allowed her façade drop. Her shoulders drooped and she ran her hand over her face in obvious frustration and tiredness. She placed her head against my shoulder and I rubbed small circles

if he has another

I think a part of him truly loved Eva and keeping the child with her was his way of holding onto that.” I could tell that she wasn’t fully convinced so I sighed. “Let’s forget about your father for a few minutes. We won and I

groan. “I could

time with each other. I missed when life was simpler and although

took Aurora from her and cuddled her close to my chest. There was something about her baby scent that calmed me. Audrey’s chatter filled the room and I couldn’t help but smile to myself. It was moments like these

and went out to see who it was. I could feel Camilla’s inquisitive gaze on me but I assured her that everything was alright before leaving.

as my smile threatened to split my face wide open. Damien laughed before embracing me. He had grown out his hair a little more and he looked tired from the travel and probably the stress of

infant in my hands. “I

watched her fawn over my daughter while I turned to Damien. “It isn’t that I am not happy to see you

Camilla would be happy to see them too but there was a huge conflict of interest namely Christine. In the time I had known her, she had become like a sister to me as well and the last thing I wanted to do was cause her more