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
 her as it
 future queen, Danciana, was
 really-” I was cut off when a shaking hand rested
 of pleasure to my
 wouldn’t mind that
 and to
 eyes flashed as I looked down
 doll beside me, but she was far too busy watching
 woman who is skilled and strong, physically
 when he needs it,
 and overlooks and
 there. One who will give him many pups too.” She smiled
 I don’t think that comes close enough to what a true
must do, I believe-”
 of course, honey, go for it.” Danciana chuckles and Dad shot her a
 she pisses me off,
 dear.” Dad says as Alcazer refilled his glass once
 I guess the loss of his Luna was hitting him … but she was just a woman, who cares. He could easily
 is compassionate and caring to all. Yet one who is
 her Alpha’s greatest support but his greatest
 his Luna by his side, and that’s
 the
 a Luna by his side.” She
 snorts of disbelief. But although I hated the fact that
 by our side to be whole,
 the tournament
fucking sense…
 guess my idea wasn’t too shabby… with a little work. She might just surprise
 appear all that she is… this will be
 I might trust his Omega, but I did not trust his Mate, fated or not, she wasn’t all that she portrayed. She nodded at Chasyn, smiling as
 to
 pitched against one another. Let’s not try to sabotage the other chances, shall we?”
 mean it as a competition Zedkiel, you or I… whoever will carry the Vilkas
 he didn’t see me as a
 wasn’t a fool.
 that three. I’m entering.
 the week, I will have
 said suddenly, his eyes flashing as he slammed his fist on
table.
 you think you’ll find
 will be a ball Ragnar, perhaps you yourself can
 say to you to take a look too… however,
 long. After being in your presence Perhaps this is what was necessary… you may claim her at the ball as yours and then we will hold the weddings immediately.” Dad said and I heard my Little Mouse’s breath hitch. Her
 smoothly. Reaching over I placed my hand over hers, stilling the shaking. “Now if you will excuse us, I
 seat. Her heart was thumping violently, and
for one day.
 pulled her towards the door, not waiting for approval
“Wait!”
 door, one foot past the threshold. My eyes flashed red as
 looking at him over my
 mark… that’s… you
 face was pale as he
 an eyebrow, a cold smirk crossing my lips. “Obviously…” I replied before dragging her from
 He trailed off,
 I didn’t
anyone. 6
 the hall, making her stumble, and I stopped in my
 caught her, yanking her into my arms and backing her
 yet now that you’re alone with me, you’re scared?” I asked, knowing my voice sounded
eyes.
 parted, but she was unable to speak, and it only tempted me further. Unable to
 flick my thumb before her lips slowly closed around it, making me fucking throb. Oh, how I fucking
 her bottom lip. “I’m waiting.” I growled huskily, and she closed her
 best
 murmured, my gaze dipping
 could push her limits…. Seeing her in this dress… seeing her in anything messed with my
 I didn’t pin her to the fucking
take her forcefully. 2
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