Chapter 12: CHAPTER TWELVE: Do i look like a joker

Ariana’s POV.

“What!” he exclaimed, his voice breaking.

I could see the panic in his eyes, the disbelief that I, an omega, would be the one to determine his fate.

A devilish smile played on my lips, I must make him pay for rejecting me, for mocking me In front of his friends. My gaze locked with his as I spoke.

“Let the omegas be provided an opportunity to be part of the elders who make decisions for the pack,” I said, my voice steady and confident.

Lucian's face went pale, his eyes bulging.

“That’s impossible!” He yelled. You must be kidding!”

“Do I look like a joker?” I said, taking a sip of wine from a glass offered by a waitress who stood nearby. My gaze met Lucian and my lips curled into a sly smile.

“We both know that’s madness,” he protested.

“You dare not not speak to my wife like that,” Brian said, his voice cold and Icy.

The idea of an omega having a say in pack matters was clearly unthinkable to him. But I wasn't going to let him get away like that. This was the best punishment I could think of.

If I was rejected for having a weak wolf, then I need those weak wolves to be part of the decision makers in the pack so that their presence would remind him of me.

“Over my dead body would I, Alpha Lucian Grimwood, allow the omega's to be part of my decision makers,” Lucian exploded, his voice ringing through the hall?

“Then get ready to be beheaded.” Brian said, his voice firm.

Instantly, the guards moved forward, encircled him, drawing their swords, the blades pointed at Lucian's neck. I watched as Lucian’s Adam’s apple bobbed in his throat, his eyes wide with fear.

“I'm sorry,” he mumbled, bowing his head slightly. But he continued, “I just don't think she is entitled to tell me who should be part of the people making decisions for my pack. To worsen the situation, she chose omegas?” He said, his voice low and measured, but his eyes were blazing.

“Do I need to remind you that you're in the presence of the Lycan King?” Brian said, his voice low and threatening. “Obey, or your pack …will face the consequences.”

“Your highness, we both know she’s asking for too much, please reconsider,” He pleaded.

“Obey or your pack faces the consequences, The choice is yours,” Brian said, his voice firm.

The room was silent, the tension was thick. The guards kept their swords trained on Lucian, ready to strike if he tried anything funny.

I watched Lucian, his eyes calculating, I knew it would be foolish of him to declare a war with Brian, knowing how powerful he is and the support he will get from others.

“Your time is going,” Brian said. “Tick Tock!” He sang.

“Fuck,” Lucian mumbles under his breath, but I could still hear it.

“I, Lucian, Alpha of the Dark Howls pack, agree to make…” he paused, hesitation tinged in his voice.

“Go on,” Brian ordered, his tone brooking no argument.

Lucian took a deep breath, and I sipped my wine, enjoying the scene.

“I agree to make the omegas part of the decision-making in my pack," he said, the last word strained and painful.

“Perfect, at least you are wise, Brian said, a hint of satisfaction in his voice. “Drop your swords,” he ordered.

The guards lowered their swords and stepped back, resuming their positions around the room. Lucian's eyes blazed with fury, and his hands clenched together. Our gazes met, and I winked at him, making him roll his eyes.

“This is a warning to anyone who might try to mess with me,” he continued, his eyes hard and uncompromising. “Let the party begin!”

Brian commanded, and the music began to play, filling the hall with sound.

I watched as Lucian strode out of the room, his back stiff and his steps fast. Typical Lucian, he can’t stand humiliation. I knew that there was no way he would stay now, not after the way he had been humiliated.

To say I was happy, was an understatement, at least he had a taste of his medicine, now he knows what it feels like to be humiliated.

"Care for a dance? My lady,” I heard Brian's voice, and I looked up to see him offering his hand, flashing his white teeth at me.

I couldn’t help but place my hands on his hand and smiled. He helped me to my feet, His hands wrapped around my waist as we walked to the dance floor.

“I'm not a good dancer,” I whispered, as he pulled me close to him.

“Don't worry, I'll lead.”

I placed my hands on his chest, and he tightened his grip around my waist. Slowly, we began to move to the music. Brian's eyes were fixed on me, and I began to feel my nipples hardened.

‘Take a hold of yourself, Ariana,’ my wolf reprimanded me. I shifted my gaze from him, my cheeks burning.

I closed my eyes, enjoying the dance, our body moving simultaneously.

“I thought you said you couldn't dance,” he said, and I opened my eyes, our gaze met.

I chuckled. “Let's just say today is my lucky day,” I said, giving him a playful smile.

“Then I take my award as the best dancer you have come across,” he said, and before I could protest, he spun me around.

I laughed. “Don’t be too fast to judge,” I said, as he guided me through the steps, my nerves melting away as we moved together.

“I don’t need a soothsayer to tell me, he mumbled, as he bent me, my eyes fixed on him.

“Thank you,” I muttered, as he pulled me up, our hands swinging between us.

“For what?” he asked, a playful smirk on his lips.

“For everything,” I blurted out, not knowing what to thank him for precisely.

“You don’t have to," he reminded me of my ex. "Let 's just say I made him pay for my ex's sins,” he said, chuckling.

Suddenly, I felt a wave of nausea wash over me, my stomach churning. I struggled to continue the dance.

“I need to use the restroom,” I said, standing up.

I tried to move quickly, but my steps were slippery, my vision blurring.

“Adriana!” I heard Brian's voice calling after me, but I ignored it, racing towards the bathroom.

I vomited, the contents of my stomach spilling into the sink. I splashed water on my face, trying to clear my head and calm my nerves.

“Are you okay?” I heard Brian's voice from behind me.

I turned to face him, my heart still racing.

“I'm fine,” I said, trying to balance my breath, but then his next words made me stare at him Incredulously.