Chapter 10: Chapter Ten

Raven's Pov

"no one is allowed in, especially the Alpha, do you understand !!" i state firmly with a stern glare. They all immediately nod their heads in understanding before I slam the door hard in their faces

A loud scream of anger and frustration burst out from my throat. I threw myself into my large bed, thrashing around like a spoilt brat. This situation somehow proved Kael was right about it not being safe for me, but it wasn't like I wasn't aware of this. I just wanted to see more of the town and the people, but I guess that dream was immediately short-lived.

Finally calming down from the embarrassment and disappointment I had faced earlier today, I lay idle on the bed, staring at the extravagant chandelier placed right in the middle. My mind was somewhat blank but also running. Most of what I was thinking about was the prophecy. Thinking about it now just made me realise it was meant to be a blessing only if we did what was right.

I didn't realise I had spent over an hour staring at the ceiling, thinking about the same thing.

Quickly, I got up from the bed, lazily trudged to the bathroom and took a nice refreshing shower right after cleaning up and dressing comfortably for bed.

"He didn't even try to check up on me. I know he had been told about my arrival and what happened. Why isn't he here scolding me?!!" I said out loud, feeling a bit uncomfortable.

After much contemplation, I decided to go after him and confront him about this.

"Your Highness! you are not asleep??" Mariam worries with a soft look on her face

"Don't worry about me; I'm fine," I said, taking a few steps past her. She didn't waste a second before starting to run after me from behind.

"But where are you heading in your Highness?

"I'm going to meet my husband. Is there a problem with that ?" I said, a bit snarky

"of course not, your highness, just that his highness might be busy by now--"

"It seems you know my husband more than me, and I always have a problem when I want to see him. Do you have some explaining to do, Mariam ?"

"oh no, no ma, of course not, I'm only trying to look out for you, Your Highness", she immediately clarifies, a bit of fear laced in her voice

"Well, I advise you to stop interfering. I will do as I please when it comes to my husband, understood?!"

"ye-yes, Your Highness", she bowed apologetically, and I walked off, leaving her in the hallway

Walking through the house, a few guards and maids stopped to greet me while a few whispered in a corner. With my sharp hearing, I heard their gossip concerning the market incident and how I had so confidently attacked Kael and left the house.

I wanted to walk up to them and shut them up so severely, but I had to hold myself together; after all, I'm the Luna, and none of their gossip should get into me.

When I got to his office, I noticed it was empty, meaning he had already retired for the night or gone out for another work.

"I should probably go check him in his chambers," I thought.

I would have asked one of the guards, but for some reason, no one was nearby, so I had to find him myself.

Walking past the boardroom, I began to hear voices, making me immediately stop in my tracks and turn towards the room

I took quiet steps closer to the room and took a peak inside.

There he was, seated in his all-black button-up shirt and pants, his hair stylishly roughed up like he had been running his hand through his locks countless times. He sat at the head of the table with such confidence and aura.

"what the hell am I doing?!! checking him out ?!!" I scolded myself, shaking my head from the thoughts of him

When I was about to turn to leave, I heard my name

"We believe Mrs Raven can't raise the pack to its full potential..."

My chest constricts from this sentence

The conversation against me from the council's members continues as they speak against me and my incompetence

It was challenging to listen and watch but more challenging to leave. I couldn't believe this person I had put so much respect in feeling this way about me; they hated me this much

Suddenly, I hear the loud crashing sound of the chair and then an audible gasp. Quickly, I looked back in to notice Kael standing tall with one of the council members raised in the air by his shirt with just a single arm and a burning look on his face

"Kael, what are you doing?!!" I whispered to myself in shock and disbelief

"I did not attend this so-called meeting just to listen to you talk trash about my wife. Do you understand me!!" I spit, the veins in his neck popping out. I could feel how much anger was radiating from him; I could feel his intent towards the poor man

"Your Highness, please calm down; we are just trying to advise you as the councils to rethink your decisions. We had arranged your marriage with a very lovely woman from a powerful pack, a noblewoman. She would do well for both you and the pack; she would have brought more pride to our pack, not this little woman and her cursed pack!" they pressed, not caring they were poking his wolf

At this point, my heart was beating uncontrollably in my chest; finding out that I was not supposed to marry Kael just made me feel less of myself; they look at me so low that I couldn't fathom how I would ever face them after hearing all this

"you all do not get to decide who I want to spend my life with, noone of you gets a say in this part of my life, and it's already too late for your silly plans to work; I am married now, and that's fine. I also expect you all to give her the right respect she deserves, or there will be trouble!!" he warns with a low growl before dropping the man carelessly on the ground

Quickly, I rush away from the door, realizing he was leaving. As soon as he steps out, he pauses and looks around, making me move further away from him. Then he finally walks away.

I let out a sigh of relief, thankful he didn't see me, so I stepped out

"you think I won't notice your presence? I think you always forget I am the Alpha, which means I'm the strongest wolf. I could sense you from just outside the room..."

My heart was in my throat from his sudden appearance before me. How didn't I he hadn't left?

"you shouldn't have heard all that, Raven.. he speaks softly, his eyes on mine as he tries to search for any emotion

"but I did, and I'm glad I did...why didn't you tell me I wasn't the one meant for you in the first place? Why did you bring me here to shame me and my family? why Kael, why?" I questioned with a frown, my hands sweaty, heart racing, and stomach-turning with the feeling of unease.

"no, no, don't get me wrong, I didn't marry you to put you or your family down; I chose you cause I know what is best for my pack and yours ", he suddenly says, sounding genuine.

At this point, I didn't know what to believe, you keep hiding essential things from me--"

"I didn't want to tell you this so you wouldn't have the wrong idea, and I didn't think it was necessary since I didn't even accept in the very beginning; they just kept pressing it on me."

"Nothing is too little not to be important between us. Now that I'm finished to you, I feel I shouldn't be kept in the dark. I should know your plans and pasts, everything, Kael" I added

"I...." he trails off, looking at me intensely like he is contemplating something

"you have nothing to worry about; I will protect you and perform my duties towards you, provide for all your needs and give you the respect you truly deserve", he recites, his face changing from softness to just blankness

He was hiding something from me again; if he kept going this way, then this marriage would surely go down the drain.

"you can just tell me, Kael"

"what is there to tell?! Stop pestering me cause you lack trust; stop trying to find out things that have nothing to do with you!!" he snaps out of the blue

His sudden out burst immediately took me aback but I immediately recovered, feeling equal and build Inside me

"Everything concerns me!! And if you still refuse to tell me anything, then I might as well find them out myself."

"do not snoop, Raven, this is kept hidden for a reason."

" I do not care!!!" I spat then walked away, matching back to my chambers and slamming it shut behind me

I jumped into my bed and let out a scream of frustration into my pillow

Today has really been a terrible day for me. First, there was the incident at town, then this sigh with the council and Kael.

I just want to go home, to be in the comfort of my parents and family again. Everything is overwhelming and difficult here, and I can't take it anymore.