chapter 11

… Nate's pov…

Nate stepped forward and placed a reassuring hand on my shoulder. “Don't listen to her, Eva,” I whispered softly. “You have a place in this pack, and we will support you.”

I felt a warmth spread through my body at his words. It was comforting to know that I had someone on my side. She looked up at me and wondered why I was nice to him. She forced a little smile. I could tell she was nervous, and her gaze was on the crowd.

The tension in the room was thick. Why I became outspoken concerning her felt mysterious. But deep down I just felt like protecting her, an intuition. Mrs Mae glanced at us and only smirked. Whatever she said as she crossed her legs. She picked another fruit from the bowl and placed it in her mouth, still looking at us.

“You can leave,” I said. She nodded and turned to leave. Nate? She was summoned by me! Mrs Mae gritted her teeth. Go! I said, and she stepped out of the room.

When she was out, I took a deep breath and leaned forward in my chair. “Aun