Chapter 55
Lewana POV
I stood shaking in my heels when Arthur introduced me. Apparently, someone had to and Liam thought it suited. I agreed considering the circumstances.
We didn’t know what to expect or what to prepare as the council had clearly had a month to plan. I just mentioned a few key points when the others were introducing their candidate but he mainly just winged it. No way was he saying I was serving Conrad though.
Then came the part I was dreading. Mentioning my class. As expected, everyone started talking among themselves. I could barely make out what they were saying but I knew there would be no hiding now. I just followed Michelle’s advice and
smiled at Conrad.
At the end of the presentations is a canapés hour with mingling and talking. I can see Conrad trying to get through to me at the back where I have been pushed by others pushing their way to Conrad. He is constantly being blocked by wolves wanting to talk to him. He is trying to be cordial but I can see him getting frustrated so I try and mindlink him.
“Conrad. It’s moonlight. I can see you’re not OK but I promise you I’m fine. Will see you when you can”.
I get a reply almost immediately “I need to hold you. Promise me as soon as this is over you will go to my living room and
wait for me there“.
“I will“.
The final part of the night is arranging the first five individual meetings. There will be three tomorrow and two the day after. The order is determined as Darlina, Valerie, and Cordelia on day one. Briana and I last on day two. As soon as the
event is closed I leave and head straight to Conrad’s private living room. I end up waiting nearly an hour before Conrad
comes in.
As soon as he sees me his face drops. He runs over to pull me in for such a huge hug he lifts me off the floor. I return the favor and send my calming Alpha aura to him. He just collapses on the couch still holding on to me.
“I missed you so much today. I don’t know how I’m going to do this“.
I just stroke his hair as I know it calms him down. “Well, we have tonight together, and then we have our meeting the following day. Just focus on those two days and then everything else is a group thing so we can be together then. We will be one week down“.
He looks at me with confusion in his eyes. “How are you so OK with all this“.
“Honestly, when I think about being with you, us being mates, it’s simple. It’s like everything is right with just the two of us. Then I remember reality and that you are the Alpha King and that means if I’m with you I get a title too. What stops me every time is the fact that being with me could harm your crown and the work you are doing. If werewolves don’t accept me I know it will cause turmoil so I figured by participating in this ceremony, I will either prove myself to the others or you can find someone else to be happy with“.
“That is the dumbest thing you have ever said. I never going to be happy if it’s not with you”.
He just looked at me as he said this and pulled me in for a passionate kiss. We sit and enjoy each other company as he asks me about my day. I tell him all about shopping with Michelle and warn him about the dent she put in his credit card. And how Arthur nearly caused a scene when she insisted he get a $150 haircut as he said he would just cut it himself. He
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starts to get very comfortable with me as we laugh together and lays down with his head on my lap while I stroke his hair.
We are interrupted by a knock on the door.
“Alpha King. Your guests are asking where you are for dinner service“. It’s Donavan.
Conrad just growls back, “I’m not going. I’m having dinner in here“.
“Apologies your Highness but it is customary. All the Alpha’s are waiting to discuss business with you“. You can hear the shaking in his voice.
I look at him and remind him I’m not going anywhere. I made a promise to always come back and I will. He kissed me sending his love down the bond and headed off.
I headed up the main staircase to bed and was about to turn to the pack bedrooms when I was stopped by Cordelia.
“Well, if it isn’t the man stealing rouge bitch“.
I just roll my eyes at her. “What do you want Cordelia“.
“You know Conrad and I are destined to be together. We have known each other for years. He is the Alpha King and I am the best she–wolf from the best background. Why are you even here“.
“I’m here because Conrad wants me here. Unlike you“.
She launches forward and slaps me. “You better remember your worthless rogue rodent, that Conrad will be mine and I will be Luna Queen. You can leave now or I will destroy you“.
I just growl back at her. “Much stronger wolves than you have tried and failed. Conrad has already made his choice so you, your father, and the council need to accept this reality at some point“.
“Never. He is mine so you better stay away from him“.
“That’s funny. particularly because we spend most night together now. Have a good night“.
I left her there fuming and speechless and went to my room to order dinner hoping he would join me for a cuddle later.
