The Rejected Werewolf Princess by Didiadeyemi

CAMILLA'S POV

I left Ryker with Juan and decided to check up on Christine. I knew they would be fine together. I wasn’t sure how long they had been running but from the ease in their movements, it seemed like it had been a while. They were going to be fine together so I pushed them out of my mind and focused on my cousin.

I wasn't sure how I knew, I just knew Christine wouldn't be in the physicians quarters anymore and sure enough, she was in her room when I walked in. She was seated up in bed staring at the wall and she didn’t even blink when I took the spot next to her. I could only imagine the millions of questions running through her mind at the moment and the worst part was I wasn't sure if I could explain them all to her.

I wasn't sure if she would want me to hold her or not, she had never truly been big on physical contact and although she was getting better with Juan, I still didn’t want to make her uncomfortable. She had gone through something traumatic yesterday on what was meant to be the happiest day of her life and she was never going to forget it. We sa in silence for a full minute before she spoke.

“How did he know I was having twins?” she asked. I wasn't sure what I expected to be her first question but that wasn't it.

“He didn’t,” I began but she turned to me so fast I was scared she would get whiplash.

“Don’t lie to me, not today and not about this,” her voice was hard. “I heard him and he said babies. I'm not stupid, Camilla, and I deserve to know the truth. I deserve that much after everything that happened.”

I let out a sigh. There were only two choices- I could either tell her about Audrey or tell her about Ryker. Neither was something I was particularly interested in doing but she was right- she deserved the truth. I had also promised myself that I would talk to Ryker first before telling anyone about what was going on with him. It was like asking myself who I was going to protect- my daughter or my mate.

“Audrey drew something,” I said finally and surprise was etched on Christine's face because that was clearly not wha she was expecting to hear. “It was a family picture and she drew twin babies for you. We didn’t want to say anything until we were sure.”

“So, Ryker was sure?” she asked and I shrugged. I couldn't tell her that. “I'll get back to Audrey in a second but how did he know that something was wrong?”

“You'd have to talk to him about that. I can’t say anything more than I already have.”

I could tell that wasn’t the answer she was looking for because she let out an exasperated sigh. “Goddess, Camilla, why wasn't I told that all of this has been going on? I still don’t know exactly what the hell is going on.”

out soon.” She ran her hands down her face. “How did Audrey know? Are her powers coming back?” I nodded and Christine cursed. “I didn’t realize. She looks a lot better than she

I will take any win I can get. I don’t have any witches who can lock up her powers again and I don’t trust any other

a team, aren't we?” I opened my mouth to speak but

couldn't help but laugh. It was part of the reason but it wasn't the full reason. “I just wanted normalcy for a little while. It doesn’t seem to be a big issue right

word “we’ instead of you. She thread her fingers with mine and lay her head on

“I have to go, Riley and Damien are leaving today. With everything that has been going on, I don’t want to give her any

to come?” she began but I shook my

leave them to

was sure she wouldn't sneak out of the room, I was

time I got down the stairs and Riley and Damien

day,” I said making everyone turn to me. “The day has barely broken and

to be carrying any form of anger towards me anymore and there was an ease in her step. Her cheeks were tinged slight pink and I noticed she was avoiding my gaze but I couldn't figure

the story and although I wanted to push, it wasn’t the best choice. “I am grateful to you all for having us here, even with everything

why she wasn’t meeting my eye. Something had

I could tell she didn’t quite believe me but I was telling the truth. I held nothing against her and I couldnt even if I tried. We might not have been related by blood but she

around me and we stayed there

to Ryker. While they were talking,

beating herself up all night thinking you were pissed.” Sᴇaʀᴄh

one disagreement against either of you. You are

on that invitation for a while,”

get into their carriage and ride off. Sometime during the goodbyes, Juan had disappeared and now it was just Ryker and I. The air felt thick with indecision. I knew I had to tel him about last night but I didn’t know if now was the right time. He had his arms around