Chapter 11: Live Entertainment

Aurora's POV

"You are just full of surprises aren't you?", Liam whispered. "That was beautiful. Do you mind singing another for us?", The King approached, making me quickly scramble away from Liam and bow. "Uh", I stuttered. "Please, it has been a while since we have had live entertainment", The King pushed. 

Entertainment. That's all I have ever been. 'You don't have to do this', Liam's wolf said in my head. "Of course", I smiled, bowing to the King. "Delightful", the King clapped. Liam grabbed my wrist to stop me. "You really don't have to do this", he whispered. 

I smiled gently at him. "Yes, I do. You never refuse a King's request", I uttered,straightening his tie, before turning and walking away from him. I walked over to the band, and accepted the microphone being handed to me. 

"Can you play Ordinary?", I questioned them. They whispered among one another, before nodding in agreement. The King led the Queen onto the dance floor, clearing it. 

I felt hateful eyes burning holes in me. I dared not look. I was banned from singing in the pack. Trent believed it drew too much attention to me. I only ever noticed the joy it seemed to bring other people. 

'You've come this far, princess', Liam's wolf penetrated my head. My eyes snapped up to his, falling into the gray rocky terrain. 'You've got this', he smirked. 

And I started singing. I poured my heart into every verse, as the King moved his Queen among the dance floor. Liam's eyes never left me. I watched him refuse the hand of many she wolves, who were trying to get him to dance with him. All trying to win the favor as the next Queen. 

I refused to look at any of the members of my pack. My father and the Alpha do whatever Trent wants, feels the same anger as him. The Alpha does it because it's his son. My father does it because he feels like he failed him for not provided him with a Beta. 

I handed the microphone off the the man who handed it to me, before I could be asked to sing another. Liam approached me with a glass of water. "Thank you", I breathed, accepting it from him. "That was beautiful, Aurora", he said, putting his hands in his pockets. 

His voice and eyes reflected pride and astonishment. "Thank you", I whispered. I felt a hand grab my elbow harshly, as a familiar figure invaded my space. "Can I talk to you for a minute?", Trent hissed. Liam stepped forward ready to pounce. His amber eyes burning holes in Trent. 

"I'd rather not", I politely declined, attempting to step away from him. "Now, Aurora", his wolf spoke. Liam reached out and wrapped his arm around my waist. He pulled me out of Trent's grasp and to his side in a flash. 

"She said, NO", Liam's growl was deep , vibrating my soul. Trent's eyes turned black as he took a step towards us. Liam moved me behind him as he stood face to face with Trent. 

"Son, control yourself", Alpha Terry interviened. Trent's normal green eyes came back to the surface, as his sight drifted to me. 'Watch your step', Linc, Trent's wolf growled. I gripped Liam's side, seeking a comfort that my heart told me I could find in him. 

Liam leaned into my touch, still holding his protective stance. 

Everyone had stopped and stared to assess the situation. Trent slowly backed away, not breaking his stare until someone stepped in the way. Liam turned back to me, causing me to drop my hand. 

"Dance with me, princess", he whispered, as the band resumed playing. I nodded my head, as I accepted his hand. I couldn't take my eyes off of him. He has done nothing but protect me from Trent, since I have met him. 

"What did he just say to you?", his voice was low, calculating. "Before he walked away, what did his wolf say to you?", he rephrased. I took a breath and looked down at his chest. "To watch my step", I whispered honestly. A low rumble erupted deep in his chest. 

"Don't waste your energy on him. He's not worth it", I uttered, stroking his shoulder with my thumb. Liam leaned in close, his lips brushing the shell of my ear. "But, you are", he muttered.