Donald I looked at Ray as the pack elders shook their heads again. Like the three other times I had informed them about Julie's status, they were disbelieving. They didn't want to hear that the leader of the rogues was actually the former Alpha daughter, however, it was important for me to deal with this and get them to see my point. Because of this, I straightened myself and used another means of approach to get through to them. "Elders, I assume that you all trust my word, especially on matters like this. Like I've said earlier, my beta and I have been able to prove that Julie is one of us. I believe that the law states that she should be forgiven for her crimes." I paused and gauged their reactions before I continued. "However, I know that this won't be easy to do, considering how much she had threatened the fate of our pack. That's why I ask for your mercy." Immediately I finished talking, Ray took over. "Elders, it was not easy to arrive at this decision as well, as we understa
JulieI breathed in a sigh of relief when the door to my room swung open and remained that way. I couldn't remember the last time I had been able to walk freely, or allowed to see other people apart from Geraldine and Donald. It seemed so odd to me when she told me I was free to go outside the room I was caged in for more than half a month. It felt so satisfying to watch as Geraldine packed my things, while whistling a tune instead of watching me. I almost laughed out in delight, but I felt it would draw unwanted attention. Even more than I already had, considering that most of the helpers in the pack house had already passed by my open room, just to see the rogue leader who had turned princess royalty overnight. Curiously, I wondered what it would have been like if I still wanted to destroy this pack. It might have been easier for me to do, but that was not my major concern.Instead, it was the fact that I would be taken to a new room, more suited for someone of my 'status' as Geral
RayI raised my head up from the papers in front of me to glance at my friend who sat opposite me, as he whistled a happy tune. He was obviously in high spirits, ever since the pack elders had agreed to let his mate stay. While I didn't know what the decision would mean for Villeyfield Pack at large, I was happy for Donald. All these weeks, he had been so stressed with taking care of Julie amidst all the pressure from the pack elders to kill the rogues.Now, I wondered what would have happened if he actually went through with them? Maybe instead of smiling, he would be saddened by the fact that he allowed the death of his mate and Alpha Austin's daughter to take place. I vaguely remebered my doubts about his repeated deciosn to keep them alive, and I felt happy that, for once, he didn't listen to me.However, I couldn't help the worry that creeped around me at the new development. As much as I was happy about the fact that Julie had been formally accepted into the pack, I felt uncomfo
DonaldMy eyes flashed red as I witnessed the scene in front of me and I quickly moved towards the fighting duo to pull Julie off Aurelia. I fought down the urge to immediately shout, as I had been in my office when a palace help came to inform me that my wife to be was being beaten by the 'just accepted rogue'. Those were her exact words, and she was lucky not to stay long enough for me to berate her.Instead, Ray and I looked at each other in wonder before we went out to the living room, only to see Julie sitting on top of Aurelia and handing hot slaps on her face. For a moment, I was shocked beyond words and instantly wondered if Julie was that strong or my soon to be Luna was that weak. I couldn't blame her though, my mate was the leader of the most powerful rogue pack and I remembered, with hesitance, how she had nearly beaten me those weeks ago.Before I pulled Julie away from the lady she was beating black and blue, my eyes scanned the area for Geraldine. I had clearly instruct
JulieSlowly, I found my way to my new room, holding the walls for comfort as tears continued to drip from my eyes. Suddenly, the pack house felt so strange to be in and I felt like running out, but if I did so, I would definitely be greeted by more decorations for the wedding happening in less than twenty four hours. A wedding that I couldn't still believe was real.I could try to understand why Donald hadn't told me about it, but why didn't Geraldine? She knew how much I really loved him, yet she didn't think to tell me about the development. I could have saved myself the shame and embarassment I just went through in front of him, and the only thing saving me from the already hateful eyes of the pack helpers was the fact that they didn't know I was Donald's mate.Still, it didn't help me one bit. Soon, I got to my room and instantly opened the door, moving into it as I closed the blinds and switched off the lights. I needed to be in darkness so I could process my thoughts and figure
DonaldMy mind hadn't been settled since I shouted at Julie, and no matter how hard I tried to ignore my feelings, I still felt a bit guilty. Though I wouldn't admit it to anyone, I knew how condescending Aurelia could be at times. For a while, Julie hadn't been prone to physical violence and I had the suspicion that my fiancee had done something wrong.That was why I left my office, amidst all the work still piled up, and began to head to Julie's room. Maybe, this time we would both be in a calm mood and be ready to talk. However, I just walked up the stairs and rounded a bend when I saw my mate dressed in an all black ensemble. She was coming out of her room with gentle taps, like she wanted to sneak out or something and i frowned.Where could she possibly be going by this time, and dressed like that? As I got nearer to her without her knowledge, I began to think about several reasons for her attempt to sneak out. Was she going to meet Aurelia again? Was she on her way to meet me? I
JulieI tossed on the bed for the third time in less than five minutes, and finally sighed as I used a pillow to cover my face in frustration. I mimicked screaming into the pillow, knowing fully well that I didn't have the energy to actually do it, considering the things I had done that day. I squeezed my eyes shut trying to see if I would sleep, but when I counted to a hundred, and it wasn't working, I sat up and looked around.The clock opposite my bed showed that it was a few minutes after two in the morning, and I hadn't been able to sleep for up to ten seconds. After spending the whole day fighting and arguing with people, I expected that my body would be too tired in the night and I would easily fall asleep. However, that was not the case as my eyes were still shining bright, no matter how much I tried to get some rest.As I was about to stand up, a sudden pain shot from the side of my stomach and I winced as I hurriedly put my hand to the place where it hurt. The pain came agai
DonaldA loud bell rang far away from me in some parts of my subconscious, and I groaned in discomfort as my eyes opened. I winced and held my head in pain as I struggled to keep my eyes open, feeling a familiar sting in them. I vaguely remembered drinking myself to stupor the previous night and I frowned again, before fixing my vision at the window which was spreading sunlight into my eyes.I sighed and turned away from it, making to spread my arms over the other side when I felt something solid beside me. I tiredly turned towards it, widening my gaze in shock at the figure lying beside me on the bed. Aurelia. She was sleeping peacefully, it seemed, with the bed covers reaching up to her chest as she lay facing me. A thump sounded in my chest, and I quickly looked at my own body.It was also covered by the bedspread and I hurriedly raised it up, feeling a small relief when I saw that my trousers were still on me. What happened last night? I couldn