Semua Bab The Alpha and the traitor's daughter : Bab 81 - Bab 90

LucienWhat the hell was her problem?I was still trying to understand where her anger was coming from because, from everything I had seen, I hadn't done anything to warrant such a reaction from her. I stared at the door Irene had slammed shut not long ago, and the sound echoed through the walls.Irene was behaving possessed and I was beginning to believe that she had a spirit which was always on full display whenever she was with me. "You walk around with different women every damn day and expect me to just sit here and take it?"Her words replayed in my head, piercing sharply into my brain.I frowned at myself, not knowing what else to do.That wasn’t true. Not entirely, at least. Sure, I had female company, but nothing more than that. I had never given her a reason to believe otherwise.So why was she so angry? Why was she acting as if she had been fed information by someone who was my enemy?Women were complicated, especially Irene. She acted like the entire world was out to get

Irene"Miss Irene, breakfast is ready. The Alpha requests your presence and you need to come to the dining quickly,” the maid's voice rang out loudly, and I began to grumble.I hated the way she sounded. She kept talking as if she was commanding me and if she was right in front of me, I would have slept her. She needed to be reminded that I wasn't her mate. But, wait! Wasn't it too early for breakfast? I just wanted to lay in bed all day. That was all I wanted to do without any form of disturbance.I barely acknowledged the maid's words as I dragged myself out of bed.My body felt sluggish, and my stomach twisted in a strange way that I couldn’t quite explain.I wasn’t hungry. Not even a little. But skipping breakfast wasn’t an option, not when Lucien himself had sent for me.We all knew how that man behaved. He behaves like a mad dog sometimes.With a sigh, I pushed my messy thoughts aside and made my way downstairs but my heart was already sinking.I should have stayed in bed.I

Lucien“Lucien, are you saying that you are here to see her because Alpha Kael called you names the previous time you both met?” My wolf asked me when I went straight to meet Irene.That was a very tricky question, and I felt terrible because even my wolf thought I didn't deserve her.But, that was not true."You really look awful and the hospital bed doesn't suit you,” I said to Irene, who was lying stiffly on the bed.She turned her head slowly to me, and her dull eyes were fixed on me. But, I knew quite well she was irritated, as every muscle in her eyes tightened.This illness was eating deep into her body. Anyway, that was the way I saw it.Her skin was more pale than usual, and her lips were dry, almost cracking."And yet, I’m still alive. That's what matters," she answered, slowly counting her words.I folded my arms, leaning against the wall.“Barely. But, it's a good thing,” I said, and she took a deep breath, looking away from me.She was weak, and it was very much obvious.

IreneTears fell from my eyes slowly as I remembered that I was far from having self-control.It was more than an embarrassment for me because now, I couldn't tell how many times I had made love with Lucien.I kept repeating it, and he kept using me for his own personal satisfaction.But did that really matter if I also enjoyed the sex?I shouldn't have been beating myself up for something I enjoyed, right? It took two to play a game, but at that moment, I was just moody.I didn't know what to do.***"You should listen to Kael, Irene," Silas said, and I blinked, my spoon hovering over the half-eaten bowl of stew in front of me.The dining hall was quiet except for the occasional hums of those of us who were eating. Silas had come to check up on me today, and I had made him join me for lunch.Now, my focus was entirely on him because he sat across from me, watching me with those sharp eyes of his.Unfortunately, I couldn't tell why he had said such a thing to me. It was sudden and une

Lucien’s POV"You have lost your damn mind! This is the most stupid thing I have heard!” I yelled at Alpha Kael, who stood across the room.Yes, my voice was dangerously calm, but with the way I stared at Kael, he would know that I wasn’t going to tolerate this.Kael tried to laugh, but there was nothing amusing about it. I was more than angry.If I had known that this was what he wanted to say, I wouldn’t have allowed him into my space.Can you imagine? He was proposing a 20% rule for my pack members. If they don't contribute their quota, they would be exiled. Kael's arms were folded across his chest, his stance a little too cocky.Just as I suspected, he was waiting for me to come to my senses and agree with him."The 20% rule makes a lot of sense and I don't know why you can't see it," he continued, stroking his jaw slowly. "A pack only grows strong when its members are forced to contribute. If they can’t give, they don’t belong. It’s survival, Lucien. The weak will only drag us d