Chapter 10 CHAPTER TEN
CHAPTER TEN
MAX’S POV
“Jealous over Ethan Slade, how pathetic,” I huffed, recalling what Zaria said the previous day.
I wasn't jealous, I just wanted to promote unity in the palace, Crescent pack is our rival pack, and my Luna won't be seen there, how funny she could mistake my concerns for jealousy.
“Are you listening, Max,” Raymond whispered, jolting me back to reality.
“Shit!” I cursed under my breath.
This is the first time since I became Alpha, that I lost concentration during the board meeting, Zaria Adam is fucking telling on me.
“Come again, uncle” I yelled, staring at my brown haired uncle.
He looks exactly like my father, and I hate it. He harbors evil thoughts in his heart, if my father hadn't died during a war with the neighboring pack, I would conclude he was killed by my uncle.
“I said the palace is in disarray, You are married to a woman who cannot give you kids in a year, because it is a trial marriage and you can't sit as the Alpha, without an heir,” My uncle said, rudely. He was always looking for a way to dethrone me.
“There are other appalling matters to discuss, can we keep the Alpha’s heir aside for now,” Raymond growled at my uncle, his veins were already popping out, as his eyes turned red.
“Having a trial Luna is appalling, she shut down some of the pack’s shops the other day, without the palace orders,” Lord Tom Riddle yelled, standing to his feet.
“She is a slut, and shouldn't sit beside the Alpha,” Another yelled, and the boardroom became noisy.
Hearing them call her names boiled my blood, my nails grew thicker, with my veins popping out, how the hell could they talk about her like that?
“She isn't even fit to be Luna,” My uncle said to everyone, “She is too soft, too weak, and a slut”
Everyone nodded in agreement and kept mumbling to themselves.
Too soft! That is a damn lie. I have seen Zaria work until sundown, even though it was for school, it still counts. I hate how much effort she puts in, and it gets me furious. My uncle does not have the right to call her weak.
I felt my anger increase, my eyes glowed red, and my wolf spoke before I could stop him. "Shut up, uncle."
The boardroom fell silent, everyone stared at me in shock, I was losing control to my wolf, no one is supposed to see the Alpha like that.
“Calm down, Max, Your wolf is taking control,” Raymond's soothing words made me calm a little, and I took a deep breath.
Fuck! I have not lost control like this in a long time, I can't believe Zaria is making me lose control like this, I hate this girl!
“You don't get to talk about your Luna in such a displeasing manner,” I growled, “She may not be as strong as you all, but you all are useless when standing next to her, because she always gets the job done”
Everyone gasped at my sudden outburst, I don't know why I was defending Zaria, but I was.
“This meeting is adjourned, you all should get a hold of your tongue when next you sit close to the Alpha,” Raymond yelled, as I stood from my chair and left the room.
A thousand questions were going on in my head, why did I get so angry, while they talked badly about my enemy?
“Are you alright?” Raymond asked, as he caught up with me.
“Yes, why are you asking?” I shrugged and he widened his eyes in disbelief.
“Are you fucking serious!” he yelled, “you just let your wolf out over a girl you always call a slu…”
“You don't get to call her that!” I growled at him, before he could complete the statement. “She is mine to make fond of”
Raymond waves his hands in the air, in surrender, with a grin on his face.
“Wipe that smug grin off your face,” I snapped.
“I have not seen you, that anger, especially over a woman. Do you love her?” he asked, and I felt blood rush to his face. The question hit me hard. Love? The idea was stupid. It was wrong.
I laughed, but it was a dry, harsh sound. “Love her? Are you drunk? I hate that woman” I huffed, as I recalled some of the horrible events we have had these past few weeks.
“Then why did you get angry over her?” he asked, folding his hands on his chest.
I shoved my hands into my pockets. "I hate that woman. Every word she says is a challenge. Every little thing she does is annoying, I didn't do that for her, I only did it so it won't look like the palace is in disarray”
I couldn't look at Raymond again, afraid he might see the small flicker of something else, something I can't put a name to, hiding deep inside his anger.
“Well then, don't let your anger take the better part of you again, you are the Alpha, not a fucking Tyrant, keep your wolf under control” He warned, and gave his final bow, before leaving.
I don't know this feeling, but what I am certain about, is that I hate Zaria Adam, I have to, so I can get married to my mate next year.
I shook the thought of Zaria off, but it still lingered.
“Your Grace, you need to see this” I heard Gwen’s voice from behind me.
“What is that?” I asked, turning to look at her.
“I don't know if I should be telling you this, I don't want to make my stepsister look bad but…” She fell silent, awakening my anger again.
I don't know why, but anything that has to do with Zaria, awakens every cell in my body.
“Is she hurt? Did something happen to her?” I yelled, shaking Gwen’s weightless body.
“No…I didn't know you cared about her that much,” Gwen said, surprised. Sadness filled her voice, as I stopped shaking her.
“I care about the palace, if it affects her, it affects the pack and the palace,” I cleared my throat.
“She brought Ethan to the palace,” Gwen said, and my eyes widened in anger.
“What!” I growled.