A Small Victory
ZAIA. It’s the following day. After what I learned from Aran, I was unable to face Sebastian yesterday. I didn’t want to talk to him, and after everything, I needed a moment to gather my strength. I didn’t want to go before him and break down.
So, instead, I put everything into preparing for his release. I don’t believe what Aran has said. I refuse to believe it. There’s just something that isn’t right.
Gerard still wants us apart. Maybe being together will help Sebastian. I can’t give up on him. I will NOT give up on him.
Gerard is in prison and that should give me some peace of mind, but Aran’s words have reinforced that worry even if I don’t believe them.
I didn’t sleep last night and for a short while, I felt like everything was spiralling out of control. I couldn’t bring myself to tell anyone what Aran had told me, because I couldn’t bear the seed of doubt in my mind.
I now stand in the council room where I have sworn an oath of truth before I tell them exactly what happened with Gerard and with that statement, I bring forward some of the notes Sebastian had received. The threats that we better stay away from one another… The sinister warnings. The Blood Born and everything else.
I finish with the confirmation of his poisoning of Sia and welcomed them to sample her blood too.
The Sable knew I wasn’t going to hold back; I have openly challenged them with my stubbornness, and there’s no time to lose.
The more I read the notes, the more I look through them, it becomes clearer than ever that they want us apart. They need us apart and with every card that I look down upon; I realise that my decision must be correct. Sebastian and I, need to be together. No matter what.
“We have made our decision, Alpha.” I look at the court members as they stop whispering amongst themselves. They’ve come to a decision.
we have come to the agreement that Alpha Sebastian/may be acquitted from prison and that you, Alpha Zaia, will not
reach out to his pack and family to explain exactly what happened because
allowing us to judge this despite you being
truth, but for him. to be free I was willing to take it, in hopes they’d understand, and they did. One of the women now rises to
a lot of changes needed in this pack, if what you speak is
meeting with those in charge of security, training and all the important figures in our pack. Perhaps we
I am certain you will want
“Yes, it’s hard being apart from him and knowing he is locked up when he
tomorrow evening so everyone can make sure to have things in place so they can attend.” Tomorrow evening… I also need to meet Olivan tomorrow night… It
you,” I say simply. I give Jai a thumbs up and he
down from the dais wanting to get him out of prison immediately. Reaching the doors to the Pack Hall I push them wide open as I step out into the light and smile up at the dreary skies. Even this cloudy day cannot dampen my mood. “Hold up!” Jai
to welcome him back properly… can you get him from prison and keep
see him immediately. I’m thinking you’re up to something. Does it mean you’ll cook him all his favourite dishes and I get
heart squeezes as I remember the last time I cooked for him, and I nod. “Yes… we will make new memories.”
as much anymore, but the memories remain. “Understood. Don’t worry, I’ll go get your man and I’ll keep him busy for
me a pout. “Now you’re treating me like a pet.” I chuckle at that.
so. Keep me updated if you need me to bring
I hurry to the waiting car and head back to the safe house. I quickly text Valerie that Sebastian will be
get us some groceries from the shops, send it to him, and order
might be rough between us, but she is
voice comes down the line. “Hello Mrs King, it’s
dear… You know I’d like it if you would stop being so formal…” She sounds tired although she
How
will be happy to hear Sebastian is free to leave. He will be home in a few hours, and I was wondering if you would like to be here when he
trialled!” “We had somewhat of a trial, however, when all the facts and the situation that
allow me to… thank you for the invitation,
know it
can come without him knowing… Yes, I’ll do. that. Where are you staying?” “I will have
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