The Rejected Werewolf Princess by Didiadeyemi

CAMILLA'S POV

I wasn't sure if Ryker's idea was amazing or going to end up being a total disaster. It had the possibility to be both depending on how the elders chose to go along with things. The elders stayed staring at us after his words, their faces held various expression from shock to disbelief and finally annoyance but no one said a single word.

“Your majesty,” one of the elders began clearing his throat. “There have always been six elders. It is the way it has been for ages. Your ancestors-"

“Probably had use for six elders,” Ryker said simply and they all went silent. “As of right now, I have no use for six elders who waste time and resources. Prove to me that you are useful and you will be kept. It shouldn't be so hard, should it?”

He pursed his lips but didn't say anything. I glanced over at Ryker who said nothing. He was leaning back into his chair with a look on his face that could only be described as superior. No one spoke for a full minute and I realized that they were waiting for me to say something. I didn’t know what to do. On one hand, I understood what Ryker was trying to do but on the other, I recognized the need for tradition.

Still, there was no possibility that I was going to stand against my mate so I cleared my throat. “I believe the prince has spoke. Does anyone have any questions?”

“None, your majesty,” they bowed in unison.

“Good, you can all leave now.”

There were grumbles and chairs being dragged unnecessarily against the floor as they stood to their feet. I watched them file out in order and I watched them leave. Visit Job nib .co m to read the complete chapters for free. Just as the door was about to close, I noticed one of the elders lingering. I knew without looking that it was Caius, he was the only one who ever lingered. He was the only one who would dare to.

“Do you need something, Caius?” I asked looking up at him with a bored expression and he pursed his lips.

“I just wanted to ask if you knew what you were doing, your majesty. This kind of competition could prove to be unhealthy amongst the elders. Not a lot of them are willing to ever go back to being normal citizens. Things could end up in a way that you don't expect”

“I believe we can handle ourselves, Caius,” I drawled. “You would do well to focus on your own problems right now. Everyone is at risk of losing their jobs, including you."

I could see the surprise on his face. For some reason, he might have thought that it didn’t affect him but it did, it affected everyone. Sure, he was kinder to us than the others and he was arguably more useful than the others but he was going to have to test it like everyone else. There was no way in hell I was giving anyone any kind of preferential treatment.

majesty,” he bowed and

down and let all my worry flood his

you know that," I began with a soft whisper. “But you know that

well as sort out most of the pack problems without actually leaving the palace,’ when he said it like that, it sounded smarter. “We already have a shit ton of things going on right now and we need to focus on it but we can’t if we don’t have the things in the pack

you aren't going to remove any of them?” I asked to be

to his feet. “I have some work to attend to right now but I'll be back before

because he hadn't told me about having any work and I didn't think there was anything that required that much time and attention. I crossed my arms over my chest and tried not to let my suspicion and anxiety show. A few weeks ago, I wouldn't have cared but now that he had whatever that thing was inside

voice even and light hearted. “I didn’t know you were going

need to understand these powers that I am working with if I have any plans to

you want any

he wasn't accepting my help but I pursed my lips and said nothing. He was at liberty to do such and I could understand not wanting to

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a kiss on my forehead, he

thought revolved around Ryker and if he was safe. His wall was up so I couldn't sense him but that didn't stop me from worrying every few seconds. He hadn't told me where he was going and neither had Juan. It was

was holding Aurora and feeding her lunch in her room when I heard a knock on the door. I glanced over at Christine who was lying on the bed in front of me and her brows rose. Neither Ryker nor Juan would have knocked so

door opened to reveal a guard holding Audrey by hand. My eyes widened because Audrey was meant to be in school by now. I had taken her less than two hours ago. “What happened?

say anything else. It was almost like he was contemplating whether or not he should talk to me and that infuriated me. This

then what happened and why is she back early?” I asked

some of her classmates

was pointedly looking at her hands. She seemed slightly embarrassed and I knew she didn’t want to talk about this with

tomorrow so that we can talk as well,” I

handed over the plate of mashed food to Christine who was more than happy to take over for me with feeding Aurora. Audrey still hadn't looked up from her hands and when she saw that my complete attention was on her, she tried to run off but I grabbed her and