MasukI walked into his office and Ronan was working on some files. He didn't even bother to look up. I guess I was the only person he was expecting."Your Grace, she's here," Kael informed and Ronan nodded without a word. After that, he left. Leaving Ronan and me alone in the room.I stood close to the door as I waited for him to say what he wanted to say. Minutes went by and I tapped my foot against the floor as I clenched and unclenched my hands.What did he take me for? If he wasn't ready to talk, why did he summon me?Anger was coursing through my veins but I didn't want to act on it immediately. If he was talking to Iris's father, then they must be up to no good."Hmmm," I cleared my throat loudly, hoping that it would gain his attention but he didn't budge.Was he trying to prove that I could never hide from him? Whatever his reasons were, it wasn't enough to mess with me.A few minutes later, I turned to walk out when his voice stopped me."Where do you think you're going?" He quest
“What the hell?” I winced as the hot tea spilled on my hand. I quickly took out a white napkin and started cleaning the mess that I had made.I raised my head occasionally to make sure no one was coming, especially Ronan. It may seem like I was stealing but that wasn’t the case. After that day, Celine tortured me for days that I almost lost my sanity. She continually yearned for Ronan and his wolf.After I was done tidying up, I picked up the cup of tea and started walking back to my room at a fast pace. I’d been avoiding Ronan ever since the day of the ceremony. I just had to because I wouldn’t want to lose control and throw myself at him.I let out a shaky breath and the corners of my lips tugged into a small smile as the view of my room came into view. Just as I took a few more steps, Ronan appeared and started walking towards me.My heartbeat quickened. Several thoughts ran through my head as I took steps back, trying to hide but there were no doors or corners… just walls. Fortu
“Because I don't want you.” I hissed and eyed him. What was wrong with him? Why was he acting like the mate bond had suddenly become important to him?Ronan shook his head. He didn't believe me but too bad for him, I really don't care. "Leave me alone!" I urged but he wouldn't budge."Why are you acting like I repulse you? You were the one who was eager to discard me like I mean nothing," he persisted.A mocking chuckle tore from my lips. "You think that I'm acting up?"His jaw ticked as he stayed silent.I leaned closer. The smile had wiped off my face. My blood was boiling and I hated that I couldn't hit him. So I did the only thing that I could."People discard what they don't want. So when you say that you repulse me, you were right. I never want to have anything to do with you," I spat venomously, hoping that he would understand just how much I wanted to get away from him.What I didn't expect was for his facial muscles to relax and the anger turned into something that I hated mo
I looked away as I tried to stay as calm as possible. The muscles in my neck tensed but there was no way I would let him know that I was uncomfortable.Thankfully he got busy. The ceremony continued. The attention had shifted away from me. I discreetly scanned the room and everyone was busy."It's time to get out of here," I said to Celine and I felt her nod."I agree."After making sure that no one was watching, I stood up and started walking out of the hall. The crowd was enough to cover me.No one would even notice that I was gone. It had been over an hour since I sat there, and it had been the worst moment of the day.Members of Ronan's Pack continued to celebrate and it was best that I left. After all, I was the odd one. Ronan forcing me to attend the event was probably to remind me of my place.If only he knew how desperate I am to stay away from them. I never want to have anything to do with this Pack. Not even in death.Luckily, I left the hall and started heading back to Rona
I could feel people's eyes drilling holes into my body. The intensity of their gazes was enough to make me want to shy away.The females glared at me and the males... some of their gazes held lust and the rest, suspicion.Amid the tense atmosphere, I stayed composed on the outside, but my heart beat frantically. The heavy thudding filled my ears. Secretly, I clutched my dress.My legs were shaking and thank goodness I sat far away from the rest of the people. Obeying Ronan and coming here was a bad idea.My head was woozy from the thousands of thoughts running through it. I couldn't decide if I needed to remain here or go back to my room.Staying in their midst was messing with my head terribly. It reminded me of that evening when they all gathered around me like predators and demanded my head.It hasn't happened in this timeline but the thought of it happening made me gulp. Goosebumps crept onto my skin.I recognized every member of the council. Their wives, daughters, and other memb
RONAN'S POV“If you have anything to say, just spill the damn thing and stop keeping me in suspense,” I groaned as Kael sat beside me.He didn’t say a word but I knew him too well and I also knew that he had something bothering him.“The ceremony would start soon and if you don’t say it now don’t bother about telling me again,” I urged because if I didn’t, I would be the one disturbedI turned my face to look at Kael. He parted his lips to talk but he closed them almost immediately.“I don’t mean to pry but are you sure about her?” He questioned in a low voice.I tilted my head and raised my eyebrows to understand what and who he was talking about. “What do you mean?” I asked.“Selena” he repliedThat was enough for me to get an idea of where he was driving. Since I brought her back, he hasn’t talked to me about her. He chose this moment to discuss her, so something must have happened.I readjusted how I was seated and faced him properly. “Was there a problem when you took her into th







