Chapter 4 - Meeting with the Council

“Don’t talk to her!” Blaze yelled at him. Lenox laugh and clap his hands.

“She is not Shama, she is my mate.” Blaze said and turn to me. He gave me a meaningful look, and I get what he wants me to do. That's basic!

“Hi, I am not Shama. I am the Alpha’s mate, nice meeting you,” I utter while disguising my voice. 

Lenox nodded while still looking at me. He is not convinced on what I’ve said, but I will make sure he will not notice me. I will hide my real face by this mask. 

“Let’s go!” Blaze pulled me and Lenox followed us.

As Blaze drove his car away, my heart started to pound hard. Why am I feeling this way?

“Are you alright” Blaze asked me, as if he care. 

I nodded and made a deep sigh. I will try myself to calm down. “It seems, you’re freaking nervous” he asked again and laugh at me.

“No, I’m not! Of course not, why should I?” I denied my real feelings.

“It’s quite obvious. Are you afraid that they might eat you? Don’t worry, I’ll eat you first before they capture you.” With a playful smile he held my hand and look directly to my eyes.

“Let go of me, Alpha,” I whispered and he laugh like crazy. I clenched my fists as I look at him madly.  I know he will not hesitate to touch nor hurt me because of his abilities, but I won’t let that happen.

I rush to step out from the car so I fell my mask carelessly. I immediately get it back to my face. I hope he didn’t saw my real face. 

“Alpha, they are waiting inside!” Lenox came out and called us. Blaze held my wrist as we walk, but his hands are too warm that gives me a different sensation. I can’t understand but, I feel something weird. 

“Good evening to all of you, I proudly present my mate. Her name is Amber Gale Kyieper.” 

I was shocked on what he said. Where the hell did he get that name? It sounds odd but, its fine anyway its just a name.

“Why is she hiding her real face by that mask?” Lenox asked while raising his brows to us.

“We agreed that she will only remove that mask if I already marked her. No more questions, let’s start this meeting,” Blaze said and let me sit beside him.

“As our new Alpha, you have now a big responsibility in our pack. You should start to act like an Alpha,” the other guy said.

“You don’t need to remind me all the time,” Blaze replied without respecting their elder.

“You, the Beta and Omega will work together to keep the peace in our pack. Don’t make any silly action like before,” the other old man said while Blaze expression is still blank.

“If you don’t want me to be your Alpha, better choose Harry as your Alpha.” 

I feel the tension inside the hall. They all look at Blaze with their furious expression. This man really hates responsibilities, or maybe he is afraid that he might not be able to do his part.

“Enough, Alpha Blaze. We want you, and you are the chosen.”

Blaze smirked and stood up. “As your Alpha, you will do everything what I say.” 

“Alpha, can we talk about what I told you earlier? Its about the soldiers,” Lenox called his attention.

I bow my head and remain silent. Why am I sitting here if I’m not part of them? What the hell does this man thinking of? It’s embarrassing.

“Blaze, can I go around? I think you all need your privacy, I mean… I am not part of this meeting,” I whispered to Blaze so he stares at me. 

“I think she’s right. She’s out of place, its good for her to have a tour in our packhouse.” Lenox agreed with me. His a big help, but his stares at me are sticky.

“I can tour her!” I look around and saw a girl with her maid uniform. So, she is also a maid?

“Okay, take care!” Blaze said and I smiled at him. Tsk. Sounds sweet, but I know its fake. It is only for the sake of the pretend.

I turn my back from them and face the lady. “Hi, you’re a maid here, right?” I ask her even it is so obvious. 

She smiled and nod.” I am a new one. My name is Valerie, and you are?” 

“I am Sh---Amber. I am the Alpha’s mate,” I said and she immediately kneel down on my feet. What? What’s wrong with her?

“Hey, don’t do that! Stood up!” I helped her stood and tap her shoulders. 

“I’m so sorry, I didn’t know that you are the next Luna. I’m very sorry,” she said and it made my heart tear apart. Sorry, but its not true. Its just a pretend, and I can never be a Luna because I am a  Goddess. 

"No need to apologize, come on, it's nothing to me." I smiled at her and I adjust myself until she feel comfortable with me again.

"Miss Amber, this pack is very strong specially when the late Alpha is still here. No one dares to attack their pack." Valerie started to talk.

"I thought you're only new here." She had mentioned before that she's new and a new maid if I am not mistaken.

"Yes, but the story about this pack reach the other cities.  They are famous!" She said and smiled. She guided me all the way, and all I can say... it's beautiful.  Their place is beautiful.

"Leave us!" 

I almost drop on the hole when I heard Blaze voice. What is he doing here? 

Valerie leave us because she was scared of how Blaze look at her. That's so mean. Should I teach this man a lesson?

"Let's go! I shouldn't attend this meeting anymore," he utters so I frowned at his direction.

"How about the soldiers that Lenox referring to? Aren't you sacred that they will attack and conquer your pack? Come on Boss, be an Alpha." 

I know I don't have the right to do this, but that's the right thing I know. 

"And who are you to control me?' He raised his voice on me but I smiled at him.

"I am your fake mate and maid. Once you try to be rude to me, I will tell them up secret." This isn't a prank but it's a blackmail. 

"What the hell!" He cursed in annoyance but I laugh at him.

"Let's go!" He pulled me harshly.

"Be gentle, Alpha Blaze!" I saw Lenox smiling at us while following our pace.

"That Lenox likes you. The ugly you, and I think he already know that you are Shama. Damn it!  I need to do something." Blaze continue cussing while we are walking. I just let him do what he want.

"Wait," I stopped as I feel the presence of grandpa.  

"What's wrong?" Blaze asked me irritably when he noticed that I stopped from walking. 

"One of the council is missing!" A red-headed guy shouted that made us alarmed.

"And where did he go?" Blaze whispered with disappointment.

"You need to do something! Try to talk to him using your mind link!" I told him but he only glares at me.

"Go home. I feel something bad will happen."

I fake a laugh to what he said. I will walk all the way to your house? That's crazy.

"Lenox! You deliver her to my  house. Don't ever try to lay your fingers on her!"

"Yes Alpha." Lenox answered at stare at me. "Let's go, Miss Amber," he added.

"Shama, I know it's you," he said while we are on our way.

"Stupid man! Shama is so ugly,  how can the Alpha like her? That's crazy!" I said and laugh.

"But I can feel that it's you, you can't fool my ability."

"But I can feel that it's you, you can't fool my ability."