"We must look into this matter because these things are happening simultaneously. Being vigilant is paramount," Devin said, and I nodded and thought of something to say to change the topic. I did not want to think of the implications of what was happening. I enjoyed the relaxation moment and did no
~Leo~ Devin announced Kyle and Linda's case, and I saw Theodore tense. Linda stood up and moved towards the stairs to stand in the hall's centre. Kyle moved towards the centre quickly, and people were murmuring. I did not know why Kyle wanted trouble. All he had to do was give Linda back her land
"Remain on the subject, Alpha Nikson. Do not derail," I warned, and he had no choice but to apologise. "Lady Linda is not in need but in search of revenge for grievances between us, of which I have apologised. It is cruel for her to want to displace people and plunge an entire pack into poverty as
~Amelia~ I was nervous about accompanying Leo to the King's hall. I did not think we were there yet, but I joined him since he insisted. When we got there, I was taken to a loge. As grateful as I was that I would not be sitting where there were multitudes of people, I was nervous about being aro
The hearing was over, and Leo asked me to join him. He took me to the King and Queens loge. I wasn't comfortable about it because of the things I said about Queen Tamia and my reservations towards the Monarchs, but I complied and plastered a smile on my face. If I wanted Leo to try with me, then i
I didn't want to come across as desperate because I wasn't, I was only giving it a try, but by the look of things, my heart might not be able to take it. I needed to prepare myself for it and get ready to move on. "Amelia," he called again and touched my thigh gently. "Come on, please," he said
~Amelia~ We arrived at the dining room, and I felt a bit shy. It was hard to feel comfortable amid the rich and powerful. Seeing everyone at the table made me feel I was aiming too high regarding Leo. Leo led me to a seat, and we both sat down. I did not know what to say or do that would not make
"What about your father?" He asked, and I laughed. "Why are you trying so hard to give me something I did not ask for? Why are you trying to give me the thing I do not want? If that is why you are leaving me here, I might as well return to Mountain with you because I do not want to know anything ab