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.”

won’t leave my

my word.” He

not feeling half as

his exam – steps out, leaving me with Sinclair to change clothes before we check out. However Sinclair

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

He asks, a knowing smile on his handsome

change in front of you.” I protest, my cheeks going bright pink. “I’m

what I mean. “Human modesty.” He clucks his tongue and shakes his head. “So prudish, you’ll see soon enough,

I defend hotly, climbing down from the table and regretting it

they are, why would we hide

I left my clothes neatly folded. I tug them on

you’d actually go through with it.” He confesses. “But I’m sure glad

You might have seven senses or whatever, but it will take more

closes the distance between us, invading my

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think?” I ask a few hours later, as I stand in front of a

one.” Sinclair responds thoughtfully, his penetrating gaze running up and down my body as I try on yet

trip. I’m enamored by the stunning clothes around us, but it seems so extravagant to spend so much on material things. I’m only too aware that orphans are starving in this very city, wouldn’t the money

quickly? A couple of days ago he only glared at me, now he always

half his fortune to the less fortunate. “If

or indeed anything I said – with so much attention. It’s only now that I see what true consideration is like, that I realize just how

to shake myself out of my thoughts, I change the subject. “So the green one?” I confirm, knowing precisely the dress to which he’s referring. It’s the same

suits you, besides, it covers your

that matter?” I question

haven’t marked you, and I don’t want people

squeak, not understanding what this

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