Stay?

They wanted me to stay?

I stared up at the royal family for a long moment, unsure.

I didn’t fit the standards for the selection at all. I didn’t come from a noble background. I didn’t have a wolf. I already had a child. How could I possibly participate?

But, whatever my doubts, I couldn’t deny the King’s command. If he said to stay, I had to stay.

So I stood right where I was.

As best I could, I tried to ignore Nicholas’s icy gaze as he openly stared at me. Was he trying to intimidate me into leaving? I had already tried that.

No amount of intimidation would get me to disobey a direct command from the King. I liked my head attached to my body.

The King then stepped aside and his Beta, Nathan, took his place.

“I will now explain the rules,” Nathan said.

His voice was slightly softer than the King’s and not nearly so kind.

that cannot abide by them will be expelled from the selection. In certain instances, those who

left the room. No one spoke, or made any noise

whispered, “What’s that mean?”

a quiet voice, “It’s a punishment. When someone does

nap at

to me said, “A permanent

gave the girl an annoyed look, I really didn’t want to have the death talk with my three year old

Nathan Nicholay sald

immediately went to his side. I couldn’t hear what was said, but when they both looked at Elva, I couldn’t help but wonder if Nicholas had suggested Nathan ease

darker talk

imagining it. Maybe he was actually saying some jerk–thing

an arrogant bag

their talk, and focused on

breaking those rules” Nathan argued,

to hear from where I stood so close to the

so without frightening the child.”

plenty frightened if she’s forced to

lowered in annoyance. “We would never force a

at

the King said, motioning

the

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