Sitting, I look at Darius, but he's quiet. We're meant to be talking. He's clearly struggling, though; the conversation as they walked in was around his father."Other than the basic needs, what else could the orphanage benefit from there? That may help the children?" I look at him, trying to get this thing going."I was considering that while talking to Wendy." He smiles at me. "The place is over capacity. What should have five or six children in a room is around ten. So a bigger location would be beneficial as it won't be healthy for ten kids in one room meant for five.""I didn't know that." Is there really that many in one room?"You were sitting with the kids when she told us. They have had to start turning away children because there is no space." I stare at him."Then where do they go?" What did I expect? It's not going to fit every child."That will do." William looks at us. Wait. I look at Darius. I will ask later. I've not finished that conversation. Walking out, I get chang
Kellan looks so damn happy right now. He's talking about my wolf and everything else. Still, he's ignoring my worries that this is foolish and dangerous.He's using his own wolf to get information. What happens when he loses it? Something tells me that his wolf won't be hung up or used to fight. I feel someone would replace their wolf with his.Of course, though, that's not possible as he won't lose it. So I've given up trying to talk sense into him. Getting my wolf back isn't worth the risk of losing his.It is a risk, even if he doesn't see it as it is. We sit talking, and I watch him fall asleep. I'm worried he's focused solely on getting my wolf. He's not thinking straight. Yori knows his plan and is just going along with it.I get it, Yori has been there since he was a child and will protect him, but even he can't be much use if Kellan uses his wolf as a way to get information.Climbing from the bed, I walk out. Ash smiles at me. That is good, Yori would likely ask why I'm going
I wake up early and go to Sage's room. She looks at me, clearly confused that I'm here."How did you do yesterday?" I never got a chance to catch up with her after she left for the event."Amazing. I forgot how much I missed being outside the palace; everyone was asking what happened, why Darius cancelled Selene's and why you weren't at dinner." Of course, they are."Darius saw some issues he wanted to fix." She nods but doesn't ask. Walking in, we sit down. Kellan is sitting with Callista and Selene next to him. Walking over, I see my name next to Darius.Sitting, I try to get Kellan's attention, but he's too invested in his conversation to take notice of me."You upset him." Turning, I look at Darius. "He didn't even look at you when you came in.""He's not happy that I told you." I can't blame him either, but I wouldn't have had to if he had listened to me."He will be fine with you later. The best thing you can do is give him space, don't try and get his attention." I nod and deci
I walk to the man, and he stands."Elara, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Ryan. Shall we begin?" I nod and sit down. So far, he seems fine."How has your time been at the Luna battle so far?""It's been amazing; I've learnt a lot, especially about myself. Regardless of how this ends, I know I'm taking away a lot of positives from this."He smiles and nods. "Your past isn't conventional at all, yet you seem to get far more support than most people from those outside. Why do you think that is?"I consider his words. "Maybe because I can relate to so many of the people? It gives them hope of a better future.""You do give people hope, Elara. My own daughter speaks highly of you. Her situation is unique, and seeing you here has made her realise that not having a wolf isn't always bad. Did you realise that you were changing people's views?""How did your daughter lose her wolf? I didn't realise people's views had changed, especially not because of me.""My daughter is unique. She was born
DariusToday has been long, but all the contestants have gone to the places they needed to. Now it's a case of adding up the scores and seeing who has lost. Elara I know has won, there's no doubt about it. She was amazing visiting her places."Anything?" William looks at me."Not yet." I was hoping Kellan's plan would work by now, but he hasn't gotten anywhere yet.I hear the door and look up to see Kellan walk in. "What are you working on?""Never mind that. Stop being a jerk." I glance down at the papers."Thanks." He laughs and sits with us, glancing at the papers. "What is this all about?"Sighing, I look at him. "I'm seeing the punishments that Father had set. Ensuring they are appropriate.""You have an idea, what?" He laughs. He's not a fool."Look, forced slavery isn't allowed. It's happening, though, and people don't care. Dad said he had it sorted. He has a team of Gamma that deals with it. After the mess yesterday, I need to read everything." I can't just hope everything is
I wake up with Kellan in my bed, his body pressed against mine. Moving back, I look at him."You know, my dad would have punished me for this if he was still alive."My eyes roll at his words. "He's not alive. Your brother is the king now.""I know; I just mean, had he not passed before doing this? The mess would be awful; you would likely have been thrown out, and I would be getting lectured.""So what you're saying is, Darius isn't as bad as your father was?" It sounds like that is what he is hinting at."Pretty much. You have a busy day today." I laugh at him. "You will be with Sage watching the footage from your travels."Oh, I am looking forward to that. More to see myself and see if I did anything wrong. I feel his fingers walk up my side and stop at my shoulder."I'm sorry I was a jerk."I laugh. "Kellan, it's fine. Honestly, you should go and do things you would normally be doing if I weren't here." He can't spend all his time with me."Fine, but we're eating with you ladies a
I watch Darius discuss something with William before they both turn to us."Right, so based on how you did when you left, your interview depends on your score. Now, these scores are not from me. There were certain people placed outside who were watching and giving a score of your walk-through. The main person at the place you visited also gave a score."Everyone stares, shocked."Your interview was aired. There was no editing, no cutting and deleting. It was live; we just didn't tell you."My mouth drops open. I'm glad I didn't get sucked into that question about Darius now."For outside, you could get ten points. It is split into five points if you have visited two places. Elara, you got ten points, and Sage got nine. Astrid, six. Willow, four. Callista, Three. Lyra and Selene, you both got one."Wow."Just because you have somewhere to be does not mean you ignore those around you. Spend some time talking to at least one person." Darius looks at them."For inside. The results are as
The loud bang has me jump awake. Kellan looks around, confused, as his door flies open, and Darius looks at him."I need you now!" Darius walks out, and Kellan jumps up to get ready. It's 4 am? Moving, I get ready and follow Kellan into the room."She can't be here. Ash, take her out." Darius looks from me to Kellan."No, she stays. What is it?" Kellan pulls me against his side."We need to talk first. I'm not saying she won't be told; she will, but I need to inform you first." Kellan glances between us."Okay, wait outside for a minute." I nod and follow Ash out of the room. Standing, I hear something. Are they watching something? Please don't say someone has another video of us. This producer seems to be more respectful.Ash stands smiling, and we wait. Ten minutes later, the door opened, and Kellan led me in, but he looked hurt. He guides me to sit, and I look between them.It has to do with me. Of course, it is. How could it not be?"Me changing the rules and punishments has had s