Chapter 49

CHLEO'S POV

My senses were shaking, I leaned on the back rest of the swivel chair I was sitting on. I am in no place to represent my brother in the council meeting but I no longer have a choice. He has not been seen for two weeks. nor could anyone say where he really was or where he had gone.

Grant and some deltas have been searching for him for days. as Beta, Grant should be the one to face the council now but since even he is not there, I am the only one who can temporarily take his place...even though a girl like me has no right to be part of the council, regardless of the family I came from.

"Three days from now, it's full moon. Alpha still can't be caught." said the head of the council with a hint of irritation and disappointment.

I took a deep breath then adjusted my seat and looked at each of them.

"I know none of you will care about what I'll say. I'm in no position to speak for my brother but I'm a Magnison. My family is the head of this city. I have the right to speak." I said emphatically. Everyone seems to be shocked with what I just said. Some raised their eyebrows slightly but I stood my ground.

"My brother is not stupid. he was just eighteen when the position was passed onto his shoulders. He was the youngest in the history of Brenther to become an Alpha but he did not disappoint us. Maybe forgetting

What was Brenther's condition when the position was passed to him? We're at rock bottom. We were almost exhausted by the opposing pack but because of Layco, we survived and we rose again. Look where we are now? We are one of the strongest pack in Remorse." I motioned my hand to point out what I said.

The head councilor laughed softly then looked at me meaningfully. "Lady Chleo, perhaps you forget how many times your brother promised the bearer of the falliet? Oh where is his luna? Isn't he still gone? And where is he now? He can't be caught!"

I clenched my fist at what I heard. later he grinned meaningfully then pointed at me while looking at his fellow councilors. "See? Women are so easy to be emotional. That's the reason why we don't want a woman in the council."

My eyes narrowed because of what he said. It was as if my ears were ringing but I chose to be silent. It won't help if I kill this old man. It was obvious that he was already hot to my brother.

"In two days and your brother is still gone, I'm sorry, Lady Chleo, your family name won't matter anymore. The council will elect a new leader. Someone who can do the job better." it sucks.

I laughed sarcastically. I leaned back in my swivel chair and folded my arms while raising an eyebrow. "And who can surpass my brother's skills?"

A meaningful one

A smile crossed the lips of the head councilor. "The former Beta's son, Draco Lafrell."

The smile on my lips suddenly disappeared upon hearing this. I felt my face turn pale when I heard his name.

No, he can't be... It's not possible.

I couldn't stop myself. I stood up and rested my palms on the table. "His family's a traitor! they are the reason why my parents were killed! And now you're telling me that Drako's your choice for the position? Are you kidding me?!" My teeth were grinding in anger.

the head councilor stood up then looked at some of our other roommates with a meaningful smile on his lips. "Gentlemen, I think we're done here." he sighed before walking towards the door.

The councilors obey him one by one. my muscles trembled with anger as I sat in the swivel chair as the last of them came out.

I hit my forehead and closed my eyes tightly. This is frustrating. How could they possibly consider Draco? If it's Grant I can still care. I know that in his hands the country that our family worked hard for, especially my brother, is in good hands.

I woke up when the meeting hall door opened. Grant entered with Jao and Lucean. all of them were obviously sleep deprived because of finding Layco.

"Chleo... You need to know something." said Grant. There was a slight wrinkle on his forehead.

I stood up. Grant is a calm person. It's very unusual to see him this way.

"What is that?" My forehead is slightly wrinkled

out of wonder.

Jao and Grant looked at each other for a moment. Grant swallowed before speaking.

"The Alpha attacked Devian... alone."

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SAVANAH'S POV

I collapsed on the bed. The flight from Astrid was tiring.

I took off my shoes and tried to get up to take a shower. After refreshing my body again, I took the pair of pajamas from the dresser and then jumped back on the bed after turning off the light.

I could feel the weight of my eyelids but I still managed to stare at the ceiling and think of things that I should have been trying to forget.

Every now and then, his face suddenly pops into my mind. Even in my dreams, I still see him. it's been two weeks, but it seems like everything happened just yesterday.

I felt the pain in my chest again. I shook my head to get him out of my mind. I have no right to feel these things. in the first place, I was the only one who thought that he had feelings for me. I was the only one who made a reason to hurt me.

I turned around and reached for the lampshade switch. I pulled the blanket and then completely settled down to lie down. due to extreme fatigue and lack of sleep, I immediately fell asleep.

I was startled when I felt a heavy arm wrapped around my waist. My sleepiness suddenly disappeared and my eyes widened in fear. I immediately flipped the lampshade switch then looked at the

person lying next to me.

I froze for seconds when I finally saw who it was. My bed sheet was stained with blood from his wounds. his t-shirt was torn due to large cuts that seemed to be from hitting sharp nails.

Suddenly, he moaned softly then pulled me down again. I tried to struggle. I remembered again how he sent me out of the castle but no matter what I did to get rid of his arm around my waist, I couldn't do it. He pulled me even closer until he could hug me completely. My face was opposite his chest.

"Please... save everything first, Savanah. I'm too tired to listen." he said in a husky and tired voice. The corners of my eyes narrowed slightly when I heard his voice.

I took a deep breath and tried to stop the tears from falling. "W-what are you doing here?" I bit my lower lip. I tried to sound mad but it didn't work. Part of me longed to hear him say my name. There is nothing special about my name but it sounds better when he's the one saying it.

I was electrified when he placed a kiss on the top of my head before he let out a deep breath. It was as if a thorn had been pulled out of him by the way he let it out.

My heart stopped beating when he pulled me even closer. he even put his thigh on mine.

"Don't push me away, please. I'm sleepless for days and I just killed a whole pack by myself so I can finally lay down here, with my arms on your waist and your head on my chest, no longer afraid that

you'll wake up in the middle of the night and find me sneaking here just to see a glimpse of your beauty. So please, I'm too tired. All I need is you right next to me..." his voice was almost hoarse. I could feel his deep breathing.

I was stunned by what I heard. It can't be. Am I inside a dream? This can't be real.

I pinched my cheek. If this is a dream, I need to wake up before all the pain that I should have forgotten long ago comes back.

My tears started to flow when I realized that everything was really happening. layco's really here...and he really said those words. I don't know what to do. I can't do anything but cry again.

After a while, he tried to raise his head. From the light coming from the lampshade, I could see his tired and worried face. he gently caressed my wet cheek.

"Why are you crying?" he said in a husky voice.

My sobs ended when I heard his question. I want to laugh.

"Why am I crying? Have you forgotten? you pushed me away and out of the blue, you'll suddenly show up in my room and say you need me?" My voice cracked. I bit my lower lip to prevent myself from quivering.

He let out a deep breath. He reached for me again to hug me tightly. I bit my lower lip harder when he buried his face in my neck.

"I'm sorry..." his voice cracked. His breaths deepened as if he was suppressing his own emotions. Later he sniffed and kissed my shoulder. "That was the worst decision I ever made, Savanah. For the first time in my entire life, I was struck by fear... When I saw you getting attacked by the enemies, I realized that as long as you're with me, your life will never be safei was afraid that what happened to Jaimie might happen to you, too..."

He loosened his grip on me and stared at me with his red eyes. I can feel his sincerity, his relief, his longing...

The exact feelings I have right now.

he gently removed some strands of my hair. A weak and tired smile made it's way to his lips.