Trigger warning - Sexual assault Conrad POV I'm very pleased with how today went. Councilwomen Valerie will be a valuable member of the council and I will finally have someone who has new ideas and isn't afraid to voice them. I see my girl head off to bed and I know I will be joining her soon. Seven days. Seven more days and I can finally make her mine. Councilmen Donovans comes up to me very nervous. "I apologize for the interruption my Alpha King but an emergency council meeting has just been called". Well, this is going to be interesting. I get Councilwoman Valerie and head in. They instantly frown when they see her but she is holding her head high, clearly ready for this fight. Alpha Anthony practically explodes when we walk in. "She doesn't need to be here for this discussion". Valerie smiles sweetly. "I'm a council member now. Yes I do". I can see he is trying to hold back his wolf but he is barely containing himself. He starts snarling at me. "Do you have any idea what
Conrad POVI’m standing in one of my finest suits looking out the window through my reflection. My crown feels even heavier on my head than usual. I’m waiting in the side room of the throne room, waiting for the ceremony to start, and I reflect on everything that has happened over the past three weeks.Darlina was brought for marriage at 14 to a man twice her age. Brianna not being able to be with her chosen mate and hiding a pregnancy while considering going rogue. Lewana is at constant risk of being taken as a breeder. The fact that raping a pup isn’t a crime. Even how Mary ended up with her ex-mate. I was so focused on rejoining the modern world and rebuilding the werewolf empire that I neglected basic rights because I never considered them. Because I never knew she-wolf rights were so violated. I just assumed most Alpha's looked after them like I did and that the Werewolf rights covered them. I’m a proud person but I will admit when I was wrong, but as I stare at my reflection I
Conrad POVAfter the dinner with the Sirens, I still wasn't uncomfortable letting Lewana go. I carried her to my room and she slept next to me last night. Holding her and knowing she was safe in my arms was the only way I could sleep. I up early and just sit up thinking about the day with Lewana curled up next to me. Cordelia was right last night. This entire event was due to finish in 8 days. It would only end if Lewana got more votes so I was allowed to choose her. Either that or I get rid of the entire council. When Lewana wakes, we go to breakfast and discuss what is happening today. Liam, Arthur, and Mary are there as well and we all know the countdown is ticking. Lewana talks to the group not really concerned with the ceremony. We both know it's Valerie getting eliminated today. "Do we have any other drama left to resolve". "No. Just the rogue threat and this ceremony to complete. Lady Brianna's father seems to have settled a bit. Don't think they are quite friendly neighbor
Conrad POVI refuse to let go of Lewana’s hand from that point forward in the afternoon. She keeps sending me a calming aura but I put up barriers to block it as I need to be on alert to protect her. We showed the Sirens to the repurposed swimming pool and the Queen was delighted. Mud masks, soft blue linens on furniture, even arrangments of seashells and saltwater for them to drink. She points to the large hot tub. “I hope it is OK. The main pool has the same mineral content and temperature as the ocean but I wanted to try something with the hot tub. It has a higher magnesium content and higher temperature so it should help with any aches and pains you have from traveling”.The Queen walks over to the hot tub to inspect and cautiously puts a foot in. “I’m sure it will ……. Oh my”.She instantly erupts in her full siren body again and fully immerses herself. The King just looks at his wife with a small smile. “She’s not coming out of that any time soon. You did well little Orca”.Sh
Conrad POVAnother magical creature introduction. Another test of my character. Another meal of awkward small talk and political discussion. Hopefully, it goes better than the Faes. Lewana has set everything up again. A meal from the ocean and place settings to make them feel at home. Years ago, I built an indoor swimming pool so we had safety when we swam, but we all hated being indoors and chose the lake instead. She had fully refurbished into accommodation for them as they will likely stay a few days to assess me.I hear a soft knock at the door and call them in. Lewana walks in wearing a beautiful soft blue dress with white layered edging. She also wearing a chocker with a single pearl hanging on it. She looks like an ocean princess. “You look stunning”.“No so bad yourself Alpha King. You ready”. I look at my more formal dark blue suit with no tie as recommended by my girl. Apparently, Sirens are more free spirits and playful so I should act accordingly. “With you by my side
Lewana POVI just sit next to Conrad with Serena purring to calm him. It's always a shock the first time you go to the realm gates. I vomited when I came up the first time. Conrad sits in silence. Processing what just happened I hold him and he leans into my touch. Eventually, the silence is killing me and Serena wants to see Jace. "Do you want to talk about anything now, or do you want to wait til later. Maybe go for a run and just enjoy the rest of the night". He nods at me and we both shift. We run the rest of the night and just spend time together. Serena gives Jace a lot of affection and they end up snuggled on the ridge again. Conrad and I wake on the ridge in the morning at first light cuddled in each other arms. "One hell of a night huh". He lets out a humorless laugh. "I guess you can say that". "Do you want to tell me the main thing on your mind? You're starting to worry me with this silence". He thinks hard for a moment. "Do you think she meant it? When she said I