The Rejected Werewolf Princess by Didiadeyemi

CAMILLA'S POV

To say I was not concerned or curious when Ryker disappeared with Juan would have been a lie. It was made worse when they both returned and Ryker looked relieved but Juan looked concerned. He looked like he had a million things going on in his mind at the moment and it nearly sent me into a panic not knowing what it was because I knew it had something to do with Ryker.

“Camilla,” Christine whisper yelled snapping me back to my thoughts.

After Ryker had returned, he said something about having some work to attend to so he disappeared leaving Christine and I with the girls. We finished up with breakfast and made our way to the private living room where we were currently sitting down. I looked up at Christine who gestured to Aurora who had been trying to climb onto my legs and failing.

“I'm sorry, sweetheart,” I whispered when I noticed her bottom lip already quivering. I picked her up and balanced her on my hip. She sniffled and buried her head into my shoulder and I absentmindedly ran my fingers through her hair.

I felt someone trying to mind link me and the moment I put down my wall, Christine's voice flooded my mind. “What is going on with you?”

“I'm worried about Ryker,” there was no use lying and saying nothing. We had clearly gone way past that point. “Did you see how Juan looked when they returned together? Something happened and I am concerned about it”

“Do you trust him?” she asked and my brows scrunched in confusion. “If you trust the both of them then trust that whatever this is, they can handle it. If it is too bad, they will reach out for help.”

“Not Ryker,” I mumbled. “He doesn’t even want me involved in this. I had to plead for him to be honest with me about this because he said he didn’t want to bother me. If he had his way, he would keep me far away from all of this” Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the ꜰindNʘvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

“What exactly is “all of this?” she asked and it was at that moment I realized that she had no idea what was going on. I had given her a rough breakdown but she didn’t know everything. I assumed Juan did because Ryker told him almost everything but she was in the dark. It was unintentional, I had just been too focused on taking care of Ryker that I had somehow forgotten to catch her up and at the moment, I wasn't sure if Ryker would want her knowing everything. I wasn't sure how much he was willing to le tout or not so I just ended up shrugging.

“I think Ryker should be the one to tell you,” I said finally. “He is the one who has to go through it, not me.” “Completely understandable,” she didn’t miss a beat with her response. “I think you should just give him space. You are worried and I get that but if you don’t want him to shut you out, you should give him some space.”

She was right and I knew it. I cut off the mind link and gave her a curt nod. She just smiled in return and I decided to take a walk outside the room for some fresh air. I had barely taken two steps when I bumped into someone.

sorry,” the person began and I instantly recognized the

he turned to me and bowed with a

he said simply. “I have to say, I was a bit disappointed that I wasn't consulted or included in the

but, I fear the elders confuse

up. “Unfortunately, I cannot disagree with you there. It just gladdens me to know that you are all safe. You definitely look better than

“What do you mean?”

at me like you didn’t know who I was. I feared that perhaps you

was shortly after I had returned from the city. I truly didn’t know who he was at the time and I couldnt help but feel a sense

Caius a small smile. “I fear I must have been exhausted that day. It had been a

and it was clear that he didn’t completely believe me but he couldn't push it without out rightly calling me a liar and even he was smarter than that. Instead, he just bowed

mused before turning to Aurora. “The little princess grows more each time I

gave him a small smile. “And do be sure to let the elders know that we have not forgotten that they exist, we just haven't found use for

if they will be

on their asses each day and waiting

the answer was- nothing. It was absurd that we were paying six old men to sit on their asses all day long and do nothing but breed discord and confusion. I had no idea how they managed to remain ordained for so long. It seemed like

do need to see the elders. How does tomorrow morning sound?” “Tomorrow

fell silent. Sunday was typically everyone's da off

the message,” he bowed and I watched him walk

daughters hac completely different personalities and I loved them for that but Aurora had always been the quiet and calm child. Where Audrey was loud and outspoken, my youngest was silent. I wasn't sure if it would change with age but I

inside?” I asked but she shook her head. “Where do you want to

my cheeks hurt from smiling because of how cute she was. “l wanna