Kyra's POV Even though the women were excited, they became exhausted after defeating the boar; unused to the sudden change in environment, the weight of supplies and the long trek had weighed on them.But I knew they would get used to it in no time.“As I said, we will set up here,” I repeated, seeing that none of them was making any move.Without glancing at them, I dropped the bag strapped to my shoulder and began to arrange my stuff. That was when something suddenly occurred to me, and I stopped.I turned around and glanced at the women who had been oddly quiet since I spoke up to see them whispering among themselves with confusion in their faces.When they felt my gaze, they quickly kept quiet and began to drop their bags. But still, they only dawdled around without doing anything. My conjecture was finally confirmed, and I spoke up gently, but loud enough for everyone of them to hear, “Can you set up a tent?”This time, they were slow to reply, and I got my answer They glanced
Kyra's POV The five of them raised their heads at the same time, parting their lips to speak. But when they met my gaze, they could only lower their heads and take a step back.The others glanced at them and then at me, but did not make the move to plead for them.These people had already begun to understand my personality, and that made me satisfied. Of course, I wouldn't allow the five female warriors to follow me. Who knew what Diana had told them to do again? I wouldn't want a spy to be among us just when I was training. "Have you prepared everything?” I asked calmly, staring at them while clutching the straps of the leather bag I was carrying.I intentionally did not tell them what to prepare because I wanted them to make the decision themselves. During a battle, you only have yourself to worry about. No one will have time to remind you what to prepare, and if you prepare less, you'll only have yourself to blame.One of them, the one who had always been in the lead, Violet, sp
Kyra's POV“No.” Came my curt reply. I glanced at him, taking in the manner in which his bright eyes dimmed and how he clenched his fists, before averting my gaze.I knew that he wouldn't be able to punish Diana, but I still felt slightly disappointed. When I woke up this morning, I asked the maid, and she told me how Harley has been punished and excluded from punishment towards Diana.Definitely, Alpha George did not do anything to her even after knowing the truth.Although I was unable to control what I did last night, I could still remember what I heard and did.Of course, I also remembered the kiss with Alpha George. How could I forget it?It was our first real kiss, but it might really be our last.Alpha George wasn't ready to accept me, and he wasn't ready to let Diana go as well. If I remain quiet, he might really not make a decision soon, and I can't wait for that.“I can't remember anything,” I added, pretending to be in a daze. “But I heard what happened from Smith.”Actual
George's POVThe room fell into strange silence as all eyes fell on me.I added while gnashing my teeth, “The drug given to her could have killed her or hurt her wolf if her foundation and constitution weren't strong. What you did could be considered an attempted murder, and I can't allow that to go just like that.”Harley had her head lowered, unable to reply. But Diana already had her fist clenched, and I decided to add another sentence. “Apart from stripping you of your status in the pack, you will be given thirty lashes of barbed whip as well.”After that, Diana could finally not take it anymore and quickly refuted, “Alpha, that is unfair. That is too much.”I turned to her and said, “Then, what do you suggest? Don't forget how Miss Kyra's reputation was almost ruined because of what was added to her drink. What if I leave Miss Kyra to decide the punishment for her?”Diana gritted her teeth, “George, Harley is one of my people; I won't just allow you to strip her of her position
George's POV I remained in the same position for a while, trying to stabilize myself. Not long after, Albert arrived, but he wasn't alone.He had an apprentice with him, and I seem to have seen him before in the clinic. “Alpha, I will begin the treatment now. It will take a while, please ensure that I am not disturbed during the process.” He said, and I nodded.“Rest assured. You can do the treatment in peace, I will handle the things here.” After saying that, something occurred to me, and I asked, “The treatment won't have any side effects on her, right?”Albert shook his head, “That's not certain actually, but I will try my best to avoid something like that. Please, excuse me.”With that said, he entered the room with his apprentice, and I just stood there and waited. I was in no mood to show my face in the grand hall since the festival was not over yet. I didn't know how long I had waited and did not even notice that my legs had started to grow numb until I took a step forward,
George's POV Kyra inhaled deeply in my arms, smiling with contentment. Every cell in my body tensed.I should've pulled away, but I didn't and merely stood still as though waiting for what she wanted to do next. The softness of her chest was pressed tightly against me, making me feel every contour of her upper body. My breath changed instantly, and I clenched my fists by my sides.“Too hot…I'm so hot and uncomfortable.” She muttered slowly, her fingers curling into my shirt as she arched her body into me as if she wanted to merge herself with my body.My breath caught in my throat, and my hand trembled. It took all my self-control not to wrap my hands around her and pull her deeper into my embrace to feel every part of her body.The instant I realized how perverse my thoughts are, I cursed myself under my breath harshly. But still, I did not push her away at all.Her heat was flaring, and it was burning me as well. My temperature was rising as hers does, and not a single part of my