-Adonai-I was slightly upset but I did not know exactly why. If it was because Jasmine was ill and could not attend the party with me, or because of how she had sounded when I had gone to see her. I took deep breaths in a bit to steady myself. If I left the feeling linger I might as well end the party or it would not end up well.Soon Asher and his elders arrived in a troop with a lot of gifts of gold, precious stones, expensive scents, and foodstuffs. It was quite much, but I was not very moved. I had a tenfold of everything he had brought.I welcomed them into the empire while the guards and maids took in everything they had brought. I took them to the courtroom first because even though there was a party, I preferred we handled business first before pleasure.After we had all settled down with my elders and the elders from Moonbeam Park, Asher cleared his throat and began to speak.“I bring you good tidings from Moonbeam Park, great Alpha Adonai,” he started. “I am most honored to
-Aria-I forced the bitter greenish content down my throat with my eyes closed and I almost puked it out.“Ah!” Prisca warned with a finger raised to my face. “You had better not else I would go get another one for you.”“I don’t like medicines and this one is bitter,” I complained, twisting my lips.“I know, but the doctor said this would make you feel better. I don’t want you to be ill,” she said.“But I told you I am fine already,” I pouted, but there was no need anyway. I had already taken the bitter stuff. The moment I saw it in her hand when she brought it I knew immediately that the taste would not be friendly. It was not. The bitterness lingered in my cheeks and completely destroyed my taste buds.I was about to rest back on the pillow when Prisca picked up another bottle. Hell no, there is no way I am going to take that.“Nothing is making me drink this,” I said with a strong resolve, shaking my head vigorously.“Don’t worry. This one is not as bitter as the first. The doctor
-Aria-There was silence for a moment, but someone was lurking at the door, I was certain of that. I squinted my eyes in suspicion and kept watching the door. I did not know what to think nor did I understand if the feeling I had was fear or otherwise. I would have followed my instincts to close the door.I heard a creak and jumped slightly. The door opened and Adonai walked it. I placed my hand on my chest in a bit to steady my heartbeat. Adonai looked at me like he was not expecting to see me awake and sitting on my bed looking like I had been expecting him to come in.“You are not sleeping yet?” He asked. He could see as much as that I was still awake and it was more of a statement than a question.“Why were you lurking by the door?” I had to ask. “You scared me.”“Lurking at the door?” he looked puzzled. “Which door? I just came here and entered immediately. Why would I have to wait at the door before coming in?”Now I was more confused. Was I imagining things? But I was sure some
-Adonai-I was very impressed with the analysis Jasmine made and was quite surprised she could come up with that in a space of minutes. Somehow, I knew I could trust her judgments. I should give her a chance to prove I could let her have a say in the matters of the pack.“I will give you some of my men as you have requested and I will be expecting some feedback in the next few days. I will need it to be as fast as possible because the council of elders of this pack and Moonbeam is waiting for a reply from the proposal,” I told her and she nodded.“I will do my best and make it fast as well,” she said and I stood up from the stool.“Well it is getting late,” I said. “I should let you rest.”“Alright, my Lord. Good night.”“You can call me by my name,” I told her even though I did not mind that she called me that. But somehow, I wanted her to feel she had a special place of honor and recognition with me.“Good night, Adonai,” she said. Now that sounded different and pleasant in a unique
-Dante-I walked into Jasmine’s room to find her all dressed and prepared to go out.“You did not tell me you were going somewhere,” I said and she looked up at me uninterestingly.“You did not knock before coming into my room,” she said blankly, looking away.“Do I need permission before coming into your room?“It is not about getting permission, Dante. This is a simple courtesy. I might be putting on my clothes or in here with someone and you just barge in,” she said and I wondered about her bluntness.“Why are you in such a mood Jasmine?” I asked but decided not to dwell on it. “Anyway, I heard you were ill yesterday and you did not tell me a word about it.”“Maybe if you had cared enough you would know,” she turned away from me, adjusting the robe she was wearing.“Of course, I care. But I wouldn’t know everything especially if you don’t think it is necessary to tell me. You should have sent someone to tell me at least.”She did not say a word and continued her business as if I wa
-Prisca-I strolled casually into the palace and walked straight to Jasmine’s room. Most times, I would spend days at her place and did not have to worry about going back to my house to get anything because we shared everything she had while I was with her.But now, I had to keep going home to give her some space and time to figure out whatever she needed to get sorted out. However, she was still my friend and until she told me to stay away permanently, I would still come around. Just not as often as before. I respect her need for boundaries when the need arises, though there have been very rare occasions where that happens.I understand my friend is at a crossroads in her life where she needs to make some decisions and come to terms with the reality that had befallen her and the fact that she was divided between two men who were brothers.So I was mad at the way she acted towards me. All I wished was that she felt better soon and everything was solved so I could have my friend back.
-Adonai-I sat in the courtroom listening to all the complaints of the council of elders in regard to the recent proposal that had been brought to the pack. I was already tired and fed up with incessant complaints and naggings. They were always complaining. I rubbed my forehead lightly.“You have asked us to give you some time to come up with something and it is already two days now you have not said a thing,” Kim, one of the elders said. “Very soon, Moonbeam would send their messengers to get our response. I am sure they are expectant already.”“I understand all you have said my council of elders but I do not still have an answer ready yet,” I told them and there was a low murmur of disapproval around the room.“And why, if I may ask? I do not want to think that perhaps the alpha had been cold about this matter and has not given it a thought and that is why he had not been able to come up with an answer to give this great council.” It was Dante who had asked and I shot him a glare. H
-Aria-There was a proud look on Adonai’s face and the corners of my lips twitched into a smile which dissolved immediately when I saw Dante looking towards me through the corners of my eyes and I quickly shook out of my reverie.“But how are we going to believe what this lady,” one of the elders scowled at me from head to toe and continued, “Is saying? What proofs or evidence does she have to present to us?”“I have taken it upon myself to investigate and not only have I discovered Moonbeam’s deceit but have also spoken to the packs I had mentioned which Asher had gone to. If you do not believe me, you can go to these packs and find out for yourselves. Asher cannot deny this.”It was obvious the council members were unwilling to accept what I had said and began to argue about it until Adonai stepped in.“Enough!” he said with a hard tone and everywhere went silent. “We are not going to sit here and argue. Instead, based on what had been presented before us, we would have to find evid