Chapter 16 CHAPTER SIXTEEN
EMILY’S POV
Hello!!!! Can you hear me a voice screams inside Emily’s head, making her drop the cup of coffee she was currently drinking. She clutched her head, groaning at the force of pain slamming into her skull.
Hello!!!!!! The voice said again. Who are you? Emily whispers, looking around her.
What kind of sick joke is this?
Not a joke, the voice said excitedly. My name is Chaira, your wolf.
My what!! Emily yelled, groaning as the voice in her head laughed loudly.
Nice to meet you too, Chaira said, before retreating back to wherever she came from.
Emily are you ok? Sheila asked, concerned with the way Emily was groaning, clutching her head.
I think I am going to be sick. Emily muttered, before running towards the restroom, throwing up everything she had eaten that morning.
It’s going to be ok Sheila said, as she rubbed Emily’s back, helping her hold her hair.
After throwing up, Emily rinsed her mouth, before splashing water on her face. What just happened she thought, confused.
Sheila assisted her back to the bed, laying her down as she checked her temperature.
What was that? Sheila asked Emily, checking her pulse.
I don’t know, Emily whispered, she didn’t want to tell Sheila about the voice in her head claiming to be her wolf till she was absolutely sure. Why now she pondered, her wolf had been a side of her she had accepted won’t be present. So why now?
Are you going to be able to attend the meeting with the Alpha? Sheila asked, assuming Emily throwing up was because of her pregnancy.
Yea sure, Emily said. It’s better we just resolve this whole thing, let everyone move on with their lives.
Today was the day Emily would be meeting with Alpha Castor, to discuss Stefan’s attempt on her life and that of her babies.
Knocking on the door cut their discussion short. Come in, Sheila called, standing up as she began cleaning up the broken glass and coffee Emily had spilled.
Roman walked in. He looked clean, his hair was way longer now, currently tied in a bun. He was putting on tight fitting jeans, with a simple white shirt.
Emily blushed, the event of yesterday night filtering through her mind.
“Are you ok?" he asked, coming to stand close to her, his face twisted in worry.
““I am fine, just morning sickness, nothing serious.””
““Can you attend the meeting?””he asked her.
“Yes, I am not a delicate flower, " Emily said, standing up from the bed.””
They left the infirmary, Sheila and Emily discussing while Roman walked silently behind them. Occasionally Emily would glance back at Roman, smiling softly at him, before turning back to Sheila.
Alpha Castor was already seated, when they got to the meeting room, his Luna Serena, seated beside him. Kimberly was beside her mother, conversing quietly with her.
Some of the seats were already occupied by the council members. Sheila apologized for their lateness, using Emily’s brief sickness as an excuse.
They occupied the available seat, waiting for the meeting to commence.
The door opened again, this time Stefan was escorted in, Owen flanked his side, with some of the Silver Crescent pack elders and warriors.
Unlike the last time Emily saw him, he was neatly dressed now, any trace of the disheveled man she had seen gone. He stood tall and proud, his eyes moving about the room.
They all took the seat that had been reserved for them, Owen nodding his head slightly in the direction of both Emily and Roman.
When everyone was seated, Alpha Castor cleared his throat loudly, commanding the attention of everyone.
I welcome you to the Red moon pack he said, it is a pity that your visit is under such circumstances.
An attack was made on one of my pack members and her unborn child. In any other situation, the offender would have been dealt with severely.
But the situation itself is tricky, and therefore we are all gathered here today to come to an amicable solution, considering the newly formed alliance between us.
Alpha Castor paused, glancing at every one of us sitting in the room, his gaze pausing briefly on me.
Miss Sheila, he called, can you please explain to us the severity of the injury inflicted on Miss Emily and her unborn child.
Sheila breathed out, before standing up. As we all know she stated, glaring at Stefan. A brutal attack occurred in this very room. If not for the fact that I was present, with how severe her injuries was, I believe that Miss Emily would have lost her babies.
Murmuring immediately filled the room, while Kimberly gritted her teeth. Silence Alpha Castor shouted, his loud voice booming around the room.
Silence ensued immediately. Thank you he said to Sheila, she nodded before taking her seat.
Each and everyone one of us gathered today, are aware of the fact that Miss Emily, and Alpha Stefan were once mates. It is a shame what happened, but it is written in the wolf law that dissolving of a mate bond, which is no longer favorable, is accepted. What is not accepted, is an attempt on their life.
My daughter is already married to Stefan, and thus an alliance has been formed between our packs. If at any point my daughter finds reasons not to continue with this marriage, then the alliance would be dissolved.
He then proceeds to call on Kimberly.
She smiled softly, before turning towards Stefan and his pack members. It breaks my heart that your first visit to my pack is not to celebrate with me, but to solve an issue that has long tormented my husband.
What Stefan did was wrong, but can we really blame him, she said, glancing at everyone. Nobody can bear the pain and shame of our mate, betraying us with someone we hold dear. Least we forget, not only did Emily betray him, his own Beta and best friend also betrayed him.
That alone can push anyone to the wall.
Emily bit her lips, wishing all this would be over quicker so she leaves this suffocating room.
Kimberly Red wishes to remain Married to Stefan Regan. And I ask that everyone consider themselves in his situation, before making a decision.
She thanked everyone before going back to her seat. Bitch!! Sheila muttered under her breath, glancing at Emily who just smiled.
Emily gazed flickers to where her old pack members were seated, her eyes roaming on familiar faces that had once held the fate of her life in their hands. She could see the familiar hatred in their eyes, sighing, before looking down at her hands.
Miss Emily, Alpha Castor called, his piercing gaze on Emily.
Emily, stands up, her gaze solely focused on Alpha Castor.
How do we proceed he asked, it was your life and that of your unborn child who was threatened, your opinion is of importance.
Umm!! She cleared her throat, before speaking more clearly. She turned towards Stefan, who was seated, a smug look in his eyes. She glanced away, wringing her hands nervously, before facing Stefan back, her gaze unwavering.
Though I can not remember what truly happened that night, I still apologize for the hurt it must have cost you and the pack members. It is a shame that what had been a peaceful pairing by the moon goddess, was cut short in such a cruel way. But I believe it is time we move past it, my children would be coming into this world regardless of who their father is, I would like to focus on their arrival.
I forgive you, and I hope you do the same for me. She turned towards Alpha Castor, I would like that this unfortunate incident, be forgotten and forgiven.
Very well, Alpha Castor said, gesturing for her to sit before discussing quietly with Luna Serena.
Emily glanced at Kimberly, noticing the smug smile on her face. She shook her head, before glancing around the room.
All these while, she has refused to look at Roman, guilt and shame plaguing her. Just last night she had wanted him to kiss her, both of them cuddling on his bed.
She was a hypocrite, what right did she have to be angry at Stefan getting married, while she had confusing feelings for Roman.
After some minutes of quiet discussion between the council members and Alpha Castor, he cleared his throat, drawing everyone’s attention.
After careful consideration he said, Alpha Stefan is to be pardoned, and the alliance between us stands.
Kimberly rushed to Stefan, kissing and hugging him without a care of those present.
In three days time, Alpha Castor announced, the Red moon pack would be hosting a proper party, all packs invited, to celebrate my daughter’s marriage, and the alliance between our packs.
A party huh!!! familiar voice whispers, chuckling inside Emily’s head.