Chapter 10
Eve POV
As soon as we enter the territory my hackles go up. All the girls are excitedly squealing looking at the village set up of the pack. Small houses with all garden space used to grown food and a large community orchard. I just see a obedience to stay within a life that has no freedom.
I was terrified going to the pack house, but I will show them no fear. If they want a fight, I have my full set of specialty silver knives just in case to fight our way out if need be.
I can feel my wolf Sierra right on the surface in case something goes wrong. Michelle has told me they have put a lot of effort into making me feel as comfortable as possible, but nothing will drop my guard.
Liam greets us at the entrance and leads us inside. Michelle was practically skipping as we went into the main dining hall. It was all set up to be very grand. Huge wooden table, golden cutlery, crystalware and fancy china. There was enough seating for 7. Means someone else was coming.
Liam and the butlers were being very regal and started pulling out the chairs. I did my own before they had a chance as I wasn’t going to let a slave wait on me and sat the furthest away from the head of the table. That’s where he would be sitting.
Before long, a man in his mid-40s walked out. He’s just under 6 feet and has salt and pepper hair with brown eyes. He was dressed in a very fine suit and honestly looked annoyed that he had to be here. Liam introduced him.
“Glad you could make it, Councilman Donovan”.
“Always happy to support the Alpha King.”
Well this guys is clearly a kiss ass.
One of the butlers calls, “All rise for the Alpha King”.
We all stand up, but I can’t even look at him. I just stare at the floor. Michelle has been so supportive of me this week and just telling me to give them a chance but all I can think is that this is a trap. That’s I’m in grave danger here and I need to run.
I barely acknowledge what food is brought out and have no idea how many courses have been served. I just keep surveying the room for threats and avoid looking at any of them. I’m brought back to the room when Michelle touches my arm. I instinctively grab the steak knife to attack before I realise it is her. I drop it suddenly, and the loud clang on the table causes everyone to freeze.
Michelle looks at me cautiously. “Do you want to leave here?”.
I have no idea how to respond. Never expected it would be Liam to save the day.
“I have an idea. As it has been a long day, why don’t we finish up here, and we can send dessert to your room. Would that be better?”.
All the girls instantly agree and follow the butler to our suite. It is a wing of the house reserved for visiting Alpha’s and their family. We enter through one large door and see one huge living room with luxurious couches all designed for royalty. We each had a large bedroom with massive king beds and ensuites.
Michelle comes running over to me and gave me a huge hug. “Thanks for doing this. I know it’s hard. Is there anything we can do to make it better”.
“No. I just hate the formal dinners. Sorry for grabbing the steak knife. I just panicked and it was a reflex”.
“It’s all good. I know you would never harm me”.
Kimberly joins in, “Honestly, I think that was more for us than you. They know if they get us to like them, then you will feel better.”
“I know. Just a lot of bad memories”.
Michelle looks at me very worried “want to talk about any of them or should we just crank some tunes and act un-royal for a bit”.
I didn’t even answer before she hooked up her music to a Bluetooth speaker and was on top of the coffee table, belting out ‘I feel like a woman’. All the other girls joined in while we got ready for bed. The peanut butter cheesecake for dessert was brought up, as well as some sandwiches and wedges. I was starting to feel more at ease, so I had a few bites, but everything made me nauseous. There was no way I was sleeping tonight. I had to guard my girls while they slept.
Michelle then approaches me with a mischievous grin and asks something I wasn’t expecting.
“I’m going to go anyway, but how mad would you be if I spent the night in Liam’s room?”.