The Black wolf siblings stared at me dumbfounded, their jaws simultaneously dropping. "What?" Joy took a moment to collected herself but finally was able to tell me what I already knew, my wolf had showed her head, but she hadn't come to greet me, I was not yet a full werewolf. I still had to accept her, to greet her in the traditional sense. I wouldn't, not yet, it meant that my mate could sniff me out if I did, I'd much rather hide and figure that all out when I was in a better position.
"Your wolf took over." Joy mumbled, holding on to her brother's arm. "She wants to meet the prince. You took over again just before she managed to leave the room." It was my turn to drop my jaw, I knew there was a reason I was so desperate for control again, I could not remember what I thought and heard when she was fronting, I wouldn't be able to for a while.
"We can't allow that to happen! So until I am ready I need your help to keep my wolf and Jackson away from one another, If I begin to lose control get me away." I was asking Joy but Kain nodded his head too, he seemed aloof, as if he suddenly was wary of me. He still held kindness in his almost black eyes but something was wrong.
Everything was getting so hard to deal with, all I wanted was my birth pack, safety and maybe..If I could cope with it, love. I didn't want to be here and I didn't want to be a princess, but life had a funny way of messing with us. "You ok?" Joy asked, her small hand reaching out to my Knee. I was sat on the hardwood floor with the other two circling me, soo close that I could smell Kain's cologne, it was nice, musky but sweet.
My senses were going crazy, everything felt, smelt and tasted ten times stronger, most likely caused by my wolf joining me. "Did my wolf say anything else?" Joy perked up, eyes not meeting mine but a smile on her lips. "Sapphire." "Huh?" I responded, confused as hell. "Her name is Sapphire." I stared at my friend for the longest moment, falling into a chuckle, Joy's expression becoming concerned.
"Ironic." I mumbled, earning a quiet giggle from Joy. She still seemed confused but I pushed past it. "Kain." I half barked, "Is there any way you could help me escape this palace, I know that you are an ally, you hate Demeter and want your sister back. I could help you with that if you helped me escape!"
He stared at my bright eyes, contemplating my request. "I would need to consult my pack. If you can wait a week I can bring you an answer. I will be back next Saturday if you can wait that long for an answer." I quietly nodded my head as he eyed me with a secret intent, I didn't understand. I couldn't, not yet.
"A week, I can wait a week." Kain rose to his feet, black trousers and vest covering his tall body, he was not a huge wolf but he was incredibly strong, muscles bulging from the tight white shirt he wore underneath the vest, clothing looked painful on him. He lightly bowed his head. Eyes black as his wolf attempted to front, he didn't want to bow to me, I was his lesser, I was a female.
Kain's wolf was different than Kain, he didn't like me. My eyes locked onto his something pushing forward demanding dominance. In a flash he had me against the wall. "Kain stop!!" "You will lower your gaze female!" He growled, claws extending and digging into the skin of my neck. "Can't take a little bit of competition?" I asked, but it didn't feel like me talking.
I pushed her back with all my might as she gnashed her fangs together threatening him further. The male huffed, hot breath fanning over my face, his wolf was mad. The moment I gained control again I dropped my gaze, shivering even though my skin was boiling. His nose met my neck as his claws forced my head to the side.
"Your wolf should know better than to challenge an Alpha. Who do you think you are?!" Joy's fist slammed into his back, with one free hand the male pushed her to the floor. "Stay out of it omega!" He growled with clenched teeth. I could sense Kain pushing forward, but the wolf held more power.
He chuckled waiting for me to buckle, waiting for me to place my head under his neck in submission, It was something wolves did to their Alpha's to show their devotion, to accept that they were the weaker wolf and to submit. "You aren't my Alpha..I can't! I can't!!"" He chuckled again, pushing his nails into the skin on my neck until I bled.
"STOP IT ARTIMEL!" Joy barked, jumping back up from the floor, stomping her feet in hopes to gain his attention. Then he stopped, his hand dropping away. His eyes flashed with colour the aggressive male that I once thought sweet stepping back in shock. Kain was back. "I'm so sorry! I'm sorry! We have some issues...I have some issues, I'm dealing with them. Artimel can't handle being threatened. "I didn't mean to make him feel threatened." I groaned, wiping the blood from my neck with a handkerchief.
"No but your wolf did, she was coaxing him on, playing mind games. We don't like her, she believes she can become an Alpha.." My eyes drifted back up to his, not quite meeting his soft stare. "And you're saying we can't? Just because we were born with different parts? Who says a woman cannot lead a pack alone? Demeter has been doing it for a decade. I didn't realise you were a sexist Kain..Maybe I don't want your help after all."
"Come on." He scoffed. "You can be a Luna all you like but a pack needs an Alpha male heir at the very least." You are strong Reyna but you will never be as strong as a solo alpha like me. You don't know what it takes to lead, you are a little girl. And Demeter has the whole kingdom at her finger tips. Do you think she could get away with the things she does if she didn't have Alpha males like me in her pocket to do her dirty work for her? Look..I feel bad for you and I want to help you if I can but I will not lie to you, I do not believe that any female could lead alone.
My arms snaked their way into a cross over my chest a defensive glare taking over my face. "You can believe what you want and I will believe what I want. Maybe come back next week with a different attitude and we can talk, it is not just me that benefits from this remember." I couldn't hide the disappointment over his words about Demeter, was I a fool to want to be like her.. Don't get me wrong I hated her guts and wished to tear her limb from limb but I also wanted to be like her, a strong female, one that could lead, go against the stereotypes and be the Alpha I wanted to be. Was it really not possible?
Kain quickly stormed out of my chambers. "See you next Saturday then?" I yelled after him. Joy moved to stand next to me, a concerned glance in her velvety chocolate hues. "He will be there." A smug smirk hid my true feelings, fear, disappointment, resentment. I had to put on a strong force for Joy, she was the only one that believed in me, I couldn't let her down. "Alright then." "I'm so sorry Reyna.. His wolf has been like this ever since they lost Willow. His mate." My stomach dropped, that made sense, Kain must have been dealing with a lot of emotions but his wolf? Well a wolf without their mate became a shell of their former selves.
"Let's get some rest. Would you make my bed for me please. And.. Maybe snag me any left over cake from the Kitchen, I need to eat away my feelings. Grab a plate for you too. Joy grinned rushing out the door as I sat along my four poster bed, sighing to release some tension from such a stressful day.
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