Chapter 15 – Learn werewolf

Ella

“What!” I exclaim, unable to wrap my head around this idea. “But I’m not ready!”

“You will be.” He promises. “Aileen will keep working with you tomorrow, and then we’ll go shopping so you can look the part. It’s only a meal, no one is going to be quizzing you on werewolf politics.”

“I don’t know.” I fret, “what if I say the wrong thing?”

“I’ll be with you the whole time.” Sinclair vows. “Don’t worry, I won’t let you put your foot in your mouth.”

This does make me feel better, but I’m still woefully far from feeling confident in my ability to pass as a completely different species. “Can’t we wait a little while?” I request anxiously. “I promise I’ll never miss another event, I just need a little more time.”

“Ella, the elections are in three months.” Sinclair says softly. “We don’t have much time to waste. Very few people change their minds at the last moment. My image has been marked with controversy from day one because I don’t have a family.”

“I don’t understand, why is that so controversial if the King is something people vote on. It’s not like having an heir is going to decide the future of succession.”

“Because it’s not about succession. It’s about personal stability. Unmated Alphas are viewed as being more temperamental and aggressive. If I have a mate and a pup however, people will view me as more grounded and cautious.” Sinclair explains.

“Is that true?” I ask, “that unmated alphas are wilder?”

Sinclair grimaces but nods, “To a degree, yes. Some men are more or less aggressive naturally, but it makes a difference when you have someone to take care of – someone who might be harmed if anything happened to you.”

“Okay, so you’re saying it has to be tomorrow?” I surmise, “the sooner you turn your image around, the better.”

“That’s right.” Sinclair agrees. “As long as you’re well enough, I need you there.”

you promise you won’t leave

my

then.” I concur, not feeling half as confident as I

with Sinclair to change clothes before we check out. However Sinclair doesn’t leave, he stays in the exam room as if he expects me to change in

trail off, hoping he’ll pick up on my train of thought without

knowing smile

I protest, my cheeks going bright pink.

glint to his intense eyes which makes me think he knows exactly what I mean. “Human modesty.” He clucks his tongue and shakes his head. “So prudish, you’ll

table and regretting it instantly.

why would we hide them?” He questions silkily, the same devilish smile on

gown off over my head, I stomp over to the corner where I left my clothes neatly folded. I tug them on quickly, but not so quickly that Sinclair

it.” He confesses. “But I’m sure

up defiantly. “I don’t back down that easily. You might have seven senses or whatever, but it will take more than that to figure me

as he closes the distance between us, invading my space with his powerful presence. “I

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in front of a full length mirror in a gown which costs more

running up and down my body as I try

by the stunning clothes around us, but it seems so extravagant to spend so much on material

A couple of days ago he only glared at me, now he always seems to look at me fondly. “Did you find nothing about my finances when you were

not snooping.” I answer tritely. However then the memory rises, and I recall that he gives at least half his fortune to the less fortunate. “If

Mike never listened to my advice – or indeed anything I said – with so much attention. It’s only now that

which he’s referring. It’s the same emerald shade

suits you, besides, it covers your

should that matter?” I question in

you, and I

I squeak, not understanding

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