21. A Reward
ZEDKIEL.
I licked my lips, unable to keep the smirk off my face. She had a fucking point although I don’t think she realises I was no longer the person I was eight years ago But I couldn’t deny she looked smoking hot standing her ground. Although I didn’t know if I should be offended or
impressed that she feared me more than an entire table full of Lycans.
Her eyes held Danciana’s and I couldn’t help but remember the words of the
Shadow Wolf… A sliver of unease flitted
through me. No mere Omega could just hold an Alpha’s daughter’s gaze like that … One who was mated to a Lycan at that.
Draven let out a low whistle as Chasyn and Maryka exchanged glances.
Danciana let out a fake laugh, but it was obvious she was trying to gather herself. Not expecting my Little Mouse to speak up like that. I glanced at Dad, who was watching Evangeline with a faint smile on his face, a look of interest in his eyes. 2
His gaze shifted to meet mine, and he nodded slowly. ‘Perhaps this might not
be that bad of an idea… She actually stood up to you for the Welhaven boy when no
one else had the courage to… I included.
Perhaps it was her innocence, and she
didn’t know what you were capable of, or
she has potential that we do not know of
….. But she is wolf-less Zedkiel. Perhaps that’s why she didn’t feel the power of your Lycan’s wrath.’
‘She doesn’t need a wolf to stand by my side.’ I replied through the mind link.
And I was certain that she could sense my
aura…
He seemed to be musing over what I said, until Danciana spoke, drawing both of
our attention back to the table.
“Then shall we test your knowledge? I
mean, my sons deserve no less than an
Alpha blooded female. Why should one settle for an Omega orphan? Let’s see if you even have the basic knowledge a
Luna should have?”
My sons? I wasn’t her fucking son, and
she never treated me as one either. I
looked at Evangeline. Her lush breasts were rising and falling, but she still nodded to Danciana’s question. My gaze dipped to her hands that she had clenched on her lap. They were trembling slightly.
She may be acting confidently, but my Little Mouse was still nervous and
probably terrified. “Danciana, let’s not test her right now…” Dad said, chuckling
lightly, only for Danciana to shake her head, raising her hand.
“Oh, it’s all in good faith.” She
responded, but I didn’t miss the glint of challenge in her eyes when he looked at Evangeline once more. I’d entertain her, but if she crossed a line, then I would deal with her. “Tell me what makes an
Alpha’s mate a Luna or shall I say an Alpha Prince’s, Luna?”
This was bullshit. A standard Luna
etiquette was something that we were
taught, and I had a feeling Evangeline
probably did know the answer. If the
did raise her as
But a future queen, Danciana, was
cut off when a
wave of
mind that hand
and to
I looked down
me, but she was far too busy watching
a true Luna is a woman who is skilled and
when he needs it, one who
and takes
sure that everything is in order, even when her Alpha isn’t there. One who will give him many pups too.”
think that comes close enough to what a true
must do, I believe-”
has opinions, of course, honey, go for it.” Danciana chuckles and Dad shot her a warning
she pisses me off, I won’t hold back from ripping
dear.” Dad says as Alcazer refilled his glass once
hitting him … but she was just a
times when he may not be treading the right path… a woman who is compassionate and caring to all. Yet one who is ready to take
Alpha’s greatest support but his greatest advisor and strength.
his full position without his Luna
the
by his side.”
out snorts of disbelief. But although I hated the fact that she just
by our side to
about the tournament
fucking sense…
I guess my idea wasn’t too
have actually made a wise choice… although she may not appear all that she is… this will be interesting. Maryka, take care of her and guide her as
fated or not, she wasn’t all
absolutely, if Zedkiel is to
they will be pitched against one another. Let’s not try to sabotage the
Zedkiel, you or I…
see me as a
I wasn’t a
that three. I’m
I will have a
his eyes flashing as he slammed his fist
table.
do you think you’ll find one?”
be a ball Ragnar, perhaps you yourself can find one too.
you to take a look too… however, with
Perhaps this is what was necessary… you may claim her at the ball as yours and then we will hold the weddings
over I placed my hand over hers,
my hand around her wrist, tugging her from her seat. Her heart was thumping violently, and I knew I had to get her out of there before she broke
for one day.
pulled her towards the door, not waiting for approval
“Wait!”
one foot past the threshold. My eyes flashed red
at him
that’s…
was pale as he stared at Evangeline’s
lips. “Obviously…”
He trailed off, knowing I wasn’t going to
to him. I didn’t
anyone. 6
making her stumble, and I stopped in my
and backing her up against the wall. She whimpered, staring up at me, those eyes of hers wide with
that you’re alone with me, you’re
eyes.
speak, and it only tempted me further. Unable to stop
slowly closed around it, making me fucking throb. Oh, how
my thumb out, rubbing it along her bottom lip. “I’m waiting.” I growled huskily, and she closed
I was only trying my best not to let you
I murmured, my gaze dipping
seeing her in anything messed with my head, and sometimes I had to leave
I didn’t pin her
take her forcefully. 2
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