Chapter 10

EMMA'S POV

The council members all rose to their feet as I walked into the chamber with Jeremy beside me. I scanned the area while watching the members take their sit to realize a few of them were not in attendance.

“Why is the room not filled up with the council members?” I asked.

“Luna. Many of these people thinks it is unfair that you have to sit on the throne, while the Alpha is sick at the moment.” Maverick, the youngest council member revealed.

“Is that what they think of my position?” I asked in disbelief. “I will like this council to understand that as the wife of the Alpha, I am in charge. No one dares challenge me!”

“You have nothing to worry about Luna. The people that are not in attendance today will be removed from the table eventually…” Jeremy opened up and a smile graced his lips afterwards.

I tried to hide away my smile because of the people around us.

As the meeting was about to begin, the door opens and the pack seer steps into the room. His eyes held mine and all I could see was fury in them.

“This throne has been abused!” He commented, walking forward to the throne.

“You have destroyed the legacy built by many Alphas long before the current one with your actions and I think we both know what I am talking about..” He said while directing his gaze to Jeremy.

“Listen old man, if you have nothing to say then you can as well leave this room” I warned, getting agitated by his comment.

“I have a lot to say but my fear is your bosom friend here not taking actions against me” His words sent whispers across the room.

“Is this what this is all about? Disrespecting the Alpha’s wife because he is weak at the moment?” I rose to my feet angrily.

“I will not allow you tarnish my name because of your comment. You are hereby stripped off your duty as Pack seer”

I heard the audible gasps from the council members.

Jeremy instructs the soldiers to lead him out of the room and I sat back down holding my head and soothing the pain.

How dare he make such a claim in front of everyone?

“Shall we begin the meeting for the day?” One of the council members asked, after the room has returned back to being quiet.

“You know what, I have had enough insults already. There will be no more council meetings. I will be making the decisions that affects the pack. Now everyone can leave”

“But Luna…”

“You heard the Luna!” Jeremy’s voice interrupted them. “Every one of you has made her made and for that reason, you all are going to pay for it” 

“This is nonsense! We cannot stand by and watch you rule like an authoritative leader. We were appointed to check mate your actions and you will not…”

Jeremy did not allow him finish. He pulled the member out of his sit and slammed him to the wall. 

“Don’t you talk back at the Luna again!” He growled at him and eventually let go of his shirt. 

“Now to the rest of you, leave!” He barked and they all scurried away immediately.

The door is closed behind us and Jeremy takes a few steps forward looking at the ground. 

“Don’t tell me you are being affected by what they said..” He said, taking observation of my face.

“Do you think our relationship is right Jeremy? I am married to your Nephew and if any one finds out what we have done….”

“Who is going to find out? Tell me. You don’t need to be bothered, I am here for you and I will always protect your interest. That is what matters.” He walked up to the throne and stretched his hand out.

I smiled taking his hand and he pulled me close and planted a quick kiss on my lips.

“You know we are in the chambers right?” I said, giggling as he continued his kiss down to my neck area.

“Who cares? Anyone bold enough to make claims will die in my hand.” He said.

“Maybe you should stop killing or harassing these council members. They are scared of you.” 

“As they should be…Now lets go see my weakling nephew” He suggested.

We held hands out of the chamber and by the time we arrived at the Alpha’s room. We both heard him coughing aggressively.

“Who is that?” He asked with his crooked voice.

“Simon it is me” I said, walking over to him and holding his hands.

“Darling...”He said, running his hand down my face. “How have you been?” He asked.

His eyes were weak and his mind did not appear really sharp nor focused.

“I have been well….The council seem not to like the idea that I rule now.” I revealed, looking up at Jeremy who held a smirk on his face.

“They will come to terms with your ruling soon. You just need to be patient with them.” He said and turned his gaze to Jeremy.

“And I know you have been helping her…”

“Indeed uncle. These people are getting on my nerve but like you rightly said, it is only a matter of time before all this is over.”

He began to cough aggressively and I turned to the table to bring out his herbal medicine. Before giving it to him, I sniffed the substance and a shocking smell hit my nose.

“I know you don’t like the smell but that is what keeps me up at this moment.” Simon observed as he collects the herb drink and gulp the entire content.

“I will need you to rest now. We are going to attend to other matters…” I said, pulling over his body the bed cover and tucking him properly into the bed.

As Jeremy and I walked to the door, Simon called us.

“Can I at least see the pack seer? I want to know when I will be up to my feet.”

“Uh…He hasn’t been coming for the council meetings. I will send words to him” I assured.

As Simon turned to the other side of the bed, Jeremy and I got out of the room.

“Those idiots!”

“What is the matter?” Jeremy asked

“They stopped putting the substance in his drink. No wonder he is getting stronger.” I said in a lo

w tone.

“Then we need to get a new maid that will work for us” Jeremy said.

“New maids will be coming soon…”