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.
come to the agreement that Alpha Sebastian/may be acquitted from prison and that you, Alpha Zaia, will not be held responsible for the events that led to Alpha Gerard King’s injury.” The
pack and family to explain exactly what happened because we cannot afford
we thank you for allowing us to judge this
willing
I think there’s a lot of changes needed in this pack, if what you speak is so dire, then we
I answer. “Let’s set a meeting with those in charge of security, training and all the important figures in our pack. Perhaps we can think
you will want
feel all eyes on myself. “Yes, it’s hard being apart from him and knowing he is
I will set the meeting for tomorrow evening so everyone can make sure to have things in place so they can attend.” Tomorrow evening… I also need
I say simply. I give Jai a thumbs up and he gives me a nod and a double
I step out into the light and smile up at the dreary skies. Even this cloudy day
get him from prison and keep him occupied for at least two hours?” I ask, unable
thinking you’re up to something. Does it mean you’ll cook him all his favourite dishes and I get to eat
and I nod. “Yes… we will
Don’t worry, I’ll go get your man and
and he gives me a pout. “Now you’re treating me like
to be so. Keep me updated
back to the safe house. I quickly text
list for Justin to get us some groceries from the shops, send it to
parked up at home when I call Agatha. Things might be rough between us, but she is Sebastian’s mother and I want
Her voice comes down the line.
it if you would stop being so formal…” She sounds tired although she
well. How are
safe house. “Well then, you will be happy to hear Sebastian is free to leave. He will be home in a few hours, and I was wondering if
trial, however, when all the facts and the situation that took place was presented,
sighs softly. “I- I don’t think Aran will allow me to… thank you for the invitation, Zaia, but I don’t think
softly. I know it would mean a lot to
him knowing… Yes, I’ll do. that. Where are you staying?” “I will have someone come collect you in two hours.
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