Chapter 12

Kate's POV:

I stride into the dining room late because I overslept, thanks to

Lillian, who forced me to go see her best friend, called Becca. She is a bit shy and reserved around strangers but all the same friendly and lovely when you get to know her.

I got to know all this because I might not be friendly, but I am a great judge of character.

We talked more like they talked because I was locked in my thoughts, not trying to get too comfortable with them.

It was so boring if you ask me, or maybe I was the one being boring, not adding a viewpoint on any topic they choose to converse about.

We also went shopping, adding to why I am so stressed out right now, going into different stores, trying out different outfits is so stressful but not for them. Lillian was able to coax me into going shopping with her anyway.

They later decide to have compassion for me by taking me to a restaurant to feed my raging stomach.

I returned worn out and in need of sleep, so I decided to sleep for a few minutes, which led to me entering the dining room almost an hour late for dinner.

I stride into the room sitting close to Lawrence. I quote Lillian's exact words in my head: 'why don't you take a seat beside Lawrence? Then I will be able to talk to you quietly so the boys won't be able to hear our conversation.' As if "the boys" weren't lycans with enhanced hearing ability.

"Lillian told me you both visited Becca today," says Elisa starting a conversation with me.

"Yeah. Even though it was a waste of time, " I say, mumbling the last part.

"Becca is a very nice girl. She and Lillian are very close, even more like sisters. I know you will get along with her. "she says with a smile.

Too nice for her own good" Becca is very friendly and open-minded, "I shrug.

Britta, the slut walks in, getting everyone's attention on her.

I guess I am not the only one late for dinner.

She takes a seat opposite me with a mischievous smile on her lips. Just my luck.

"Hi, sweetheart, "she says seductively, placing a kiss on Lawrence's cheek.

Disgusting.

"Kate is jealous, " Tiara says in a sing-song tone.

"Please, me jealous no way I am just concerned about my Virgin eyes he can do whatever he likes, I don't care, "I say nonchalantly.

I snap out of my thoughts, hearing Britta the slut direct her words at me.

Damn, I need to stop calling her that.

"Wow, the ugly duckling knows how to act civilized. " I am perplexed about who is more of an ugly duckling. Britta thinks hiding under so many layers of makeup makes her look appealing.

I get she has curves in the right places compared to me, but that doesn't mean she has to throw it in my face and be a bitch about it.

"Do you know it's absurd referring to me as an ugly duckling when you behave more like a female dog in heat than a female werewolf? "I smirk mockingly at her.

" Don't you dare talk to me like that, you wretch," she says angrily, eyes burning through me with fury.

"Don't worry. I know we will never get along." I say, matter of factly, faking hurt. " But not to worry, I have female werewolves like you back at my pack who are whores, and I don't get along with them because they seem to hate me for no just reason," I say, pouting, enjoying the furious look on her face.

"I mean, I should get scared and hurt because you don't like me since you are the king's girlfriend, but I just don't give a damn about your feelings towards me," I say, adding flames to her fury.

If only looks could kill, I would be rolling in my grave six feet under the ground, "you bi- - -" she gets cut off by Lawrence.

"Enough, Kate, you don't talk to her that way. Show some respect," he says, glaring at me.

No way will I let him speak to me that way. "You are scolding me for this? She disrespected me first, and I won't keep quiet and let her say those things to me." I say, glaring at them both. "And to make things clear, respect is earned and not requested," I say coldly, balling my fists under the table.

"You will respect me as your king, and you will also respect her. If you don't, you will be punished," he commands angrily.

He grips the table angrily while others watch us quietly.

I meet his furious gaze head-on, not a bit fazed by his anger since my fury was over the edge. "I don't respect anyone, and you don't get to speak to me in that manner," I say as we both growl at each other, not breaking the intensity of our anger.

Britta squirms in her seat, uncomfortable from the level of dominance in the air, along with everyone else. "Kate, stop it now. What are you doing talking to the Alpha king that way? " says Ma with anger and fear laced in her voice.

" What do you expect from a girl like her," Britta says, glaring at me. Doesn't she ever keep her mouth shut?

After that argument, we ate in silence, more like in tension. Britta kept throwing dirty glances at me throughout the dinner, and I ignored her, of course, not wanting to get into more trouble.

Now I am right here in my room, listening to Ma's speech on reverence, help me, moon goddess, to get out of this alive.

"Are you paying attention to me, Kate? " she asks angrily, glaring at me.

I sigh, "yes, ma, but you're not getting my message. They insulted me first. I can't sit and watch anyone disrespect me," I say, making my point known. "I don't like being pushed around no matter if he is the alpha king or not. It is my instinct to fight back, "I say, trying to make her understand.

"No, you don't understand what I am saying. I expect you to behave this way, but don't let your pride get the best of you," she says, raising her voice a little.

"I will behave but not when someone is trying to bring me down. I won't take nonsense from anyone," I say, leaving the comfort of my bed, heading towards the bathroom with her calling after me to not walk away.

I am not going to apologize to anyone.

Oh, moon goddess, this my so-called mate is getting on my nerves. Help me not to do something I will surely regret later.