Chapter 46
Eve POV
The next day I decided to cremate my mother. We weren’t on her pack lands and she had been in a dark confined space most of her life. I didn’t want that for her in death. The entire Royal Moon pack came out for the ceremony. Conrad had given her every werewolf’s right of passage and I spread her ashes in the wind so she could finally be free.
The next two days were a mix of emotions. I had already grieved my mother once before. I never thought I would do it a second time. Part of me was relieved that she was free and I had to process that only her shell had come out of the dungeon that day. I know I should be sadder than I was but I wasn’t. Think I was just glad she didn’t have to suffer
anymore.
Conrad called a meeting with Arthur and me as he said he understood him a lot better now. He wasn’t just protecting me as a daughter but as his chosen Alpha.
When we told him what happened and that knew about my birth. He started crying as soon as I told him. He couldn’t tell me in case others found out and was terrified I would be disappointed that he had failed to protect me when I was put in
the dungeons.
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“You never failed me, Arthur. I knew it was you who tried to sneak me more food and I know you were punished because of it. We were both victims“.
“That’s why you won’t take the Alpha vow to me isn’t it. You would have to reject her“. We both turn and look at Conrad and Arthur slowly nods. “Well. It only makes sense that you are formally announced as Lewana Beta. You can serve her alongside Liam and share some of the duties“.
Arthur turns to me with his eyes red from tears. “Is that what you want Jellybean. We can still leave this pack at any time and you know I will follow you. Just say the word“.
Conrad starts growling. “The message was clear. I am staying true to Lewana so if you leave, I follow too“.
He pauses in thought for a moment before asking something more direct. “Her mother said you learned how special she was. Anything you care to share”
Arthur’s face turns to stone as he barks back, “No“.
Conrad just grumbles back, “This is why I don’t like you“..
I try to get them to at least tolerate each other by talking through some things but they are both very stubborn. I call the meeting when it becomes obvious they are getting nowhere.
Over the rest of the week, Conrad came and checked on me regularly. He wanted to give me space to grieve but I could tell he was too concerned to leave me alone. Even Jace wanted to spend time with me and we just walked the grounds together.
Conrad and I were in my room talking and I was explaining how I felt as he just held me. I know he had questions about the message and we were both worried about the next month but he wanted to support me before we worked through that. However, we were interrupted by Liam coming into the room.
“I know this is the worst timing, but I need to confirm about Friday night”.
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Conrad just sighs. “Just cancel it“.
1 sit up confused. “What’s happening Friday“.
Conrad just looks at me lovingly, “Don’t worry about it. I’m canceling anyway“. I can tell he’s trying to avoid something.
I just glare at Liam. “What is he not telling me“.
Conrad just shakes his head and mouths no but he shrugs back. “Sorry buddy, I’m more scared of her than you. It’s his birthday. We were going to have a packing party“.
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I looked at him shocked. “Why are you canceling it“.
“With everything that has happened in the last month I don’t think it’s a good idea“, he says with a stern face.
“You’re not canceling your birthday party because of me“.
I look over at Liam. “Do the pack normally celebrate“.
“Yep. Every year“.
“Then it is not being canceled“.
Liam just smiles as he tries to hold in his laughing. “I agree. Confirmed it is. Also I told Michelle as she is helping me organize it now. Apparently she has made the executive decision to custom make you an outfit“.
“Oh goddess you didn’t“. If I know Michelle I’m going to be half–naked for the event.
“I’ve seen the design. Conrad will love it“. He runs off laughing leaving us both speechless.
I turn and look at Conrad. “I’ll have to get you a present“.
“You don’t have to do that. The pack normally breaks into groups of 100 or so and chip in for one gift. That way I get 15 more expensive gifts rather than 1500 smaller gifts. Besides, you have everything I want so you don’t need to get me anything else“.
He is looking very smug after coming up with that line. I just smile at him, “That may be so, but I’m going to get something anyway“.
Later that day I’m thinking about what to get him. I can buy something from the shops but there is something else I can get. Something very unique in my possession that would be for the pack more than him. I think he would like it.
I go find Connor as I’m going to need help getting it.
“Connor. The next time you take me to work we need to go to the bank. Is that OK. You also can’t tell Conrad as I’m getting him his birthday present“.
“That should be fine. Are we going shopping afterward“.
“No. The gift is in my security deposit box“.
