Once we were dismissed, Alijah grabbed my hand, making our way out of Cerberus. He avoided the other Lycan Elders, who waited for him by the entrance, like the plague.
"Wait!" one of them called to him, and he turned to them with a scowl.
They wanted to meet with him about his status in the pack. Even though they weren't the same ones who had wronged him, Dad had been keeping them off us while we were in the manor, but there, my wolf had no escape in this building.
"Look, I don't give a fuck of what you want. Leave me the fuck alone," Alijah growled.
The tone of his voice caused the Lycan elder to retreat away from him quickly.
Another said, "But your status in the pack must be discussed since you won't be restricted. "
My wolf clicked his tongue, holding my hand tighter.
"I don't need a place, especially to anyone who'd deny my decisions. Call me a fucking lone wolf out of your reach for all I care, I'm not one of you." He snapped, eyes shimmering.
A second later, he yanked me along.
Rejected…
I tried hard not to laugh at their faces, but it was hard to suppress the giggles that left me. Luckily, they stayed behind without following us, yet I couldn't help but feel off after everything I had said during the meeting. Alijah didn't seem bothered by the comments and attacks on the council on his person.
This is because of me, isn't it?
My wolf didn't budge until addressed by the elders, but that was more of him wanting to escape the pack system that suppressed him once before. I couldn't blame him for his awful mood toward them. However, what bothered me most was the stares we got from most of the staff on the way out.
They were unwelcome, especially from the female Lycans who saw Alijah with a luma. Fortunately, they all appeared to know who we were. None dared to move towards us because of what Alijah could do. However, the glares of envy they sent me were jarring to experience.
This… Silverant is still the same as always, all because I'm a hybrid. Will they ever change?
Father had tried to educate and open everyone's mind, but the old ways died hard. It would take years for change to happen, and probably multiple generations. Even though I was their alpha's daughter, their expectations for me were worse because of it.
I don't think there has ever been a moment when I haven't been judged.
I was practically the only luma in Silverant, aside from travelers who rarely stayed for more than a week. This reminded me of when the elders assessed me, calling me unfit to be part of the pack.
You rejected them because of me, didn't you, Alijah?
Even though Dad fought with them as their alpha, the elders still had some influence on other decisions. They accepted and highly sought my brothers' attention, even though their mother was a human, essentially making them hybrids as well. I was always second.
If you're part of the pact, then… I… won't be able to…
Usually, I would walk in stride, but it left me wondering if it bothered Alijah. After all, he would never have been part of where he belonged if he had been with me.
No… I just need to believe in what you said.
We walked peacefully until most comments turned to how he was wasted on me. Even if I didn't have super hearing, they were loud enough to be heard.
Nothing out of the norm… but at least your warm hand keeps my spirits up.
Usually, I would respond by sticking my tongue out at them whenever I was with my family, but that changed instantly when Alijah suddenly pulled me into a kiss right in front of everyone. Grabbing the back of my head and hip, he pushed his soft, spongy muscle into my mouth, leaving everyone to stare at us as I melted into his grip.
For a moment, I wanted to pull away because of the surprise of my wolf's sudden burst of affection, but I didn't because the warmth it gave me was reassuring. Another bonus was the scornful expression on all the Lycan females commenting on us.
Instead, I placed my hands around his neck and on the back of his head, responding to his loving action. The moment he pulled away from me, the biggest smirk was planted on his face before he leaned into me again, licking my lips and shooting a glare towards the loud girls.
"I'm so glad to see that females are still the same bitches from my time," Alijah scowled as they appeared unsure of what he meant by that.
Not everyone knew about his past, though they knew he was dangerous, unstable, and a Red Moon Lycan.
"What's wrong with the males these days? Are they blind or something?" the girls growled, not liking his tone.
He turned to me, ignoring all other comments, his tail slightly wagging. The love in his eyes made me want to swoon right where I was.
"You really are a unique one, my love. A one and only, among all females I have ever met." Alijah simpered.
It felt like he wanted to tease me, yet I wouldn't let him.
"Of course I am! After all, you fell for me." I pointed out, rolling my eyes, prompting a chuckle from him.
Even though I saw his smile more often, I could never get enough of it. Instead of sticking around, he grabbed my hand again, tugging me along.
"Okay, Rem, then come. Let's go home or somewhere more private so we can make some merry together," He declared, triggering my cheeks to burn hotter than ever before..
Everyone around him heard that I was jittering excitedly while I was dragged away. I couldn't find a single word to say to him; all I could do was hold onto his hand. Exiting the building, we left behind all the stares and headed towards the manor close to Cerberus headquarters.
Silverant had always been more advanced than other cities in this world. Unlike Celestelia, there were no flying crafts other than airships by the docks or ground cars. Our citizens walked everywhere; if not, they used carriages that Lycans would pull.
Taxis, people called them.
Other big cities had horses pulling them, but the wolves didn't mind, especially when they could use their brute strength for money. In most places, they made the buildings from cement and glass, all with colorful décor representing the mixed races that lived there.
However, the manor was made from white marble, and the rose gardens contained many wolf statues. It was the most expensive Silverant building, which screamed my family's influence in this city.
Not even Cerberus headquarters could compare, even though it was the most prominent building in Silverant.
My family built A giant office building before I thought of being alive.
Rare wooden houses were also around where the elves loved to live. The inns were also made from that, which was mostly for decoration. The roads were made from colorful bricks, yet most roads were blue.
There is no dust clogging my view and nostrils like in Celestelia.
On our way home for a moment, Alijah stopped, as his ears twitched. A carriage passed us when he suddenly yanked me into an alley near our home—a surprising detour. Though I soon found myself pinned to the wall.
"Ali—" Before I could say anything else, his lips crashed onto mine.
It had been quite a while since we had done anything outside, and it seemed like this alley was empty of eyes. Not that it bothered me if there were, if Alijah was the only one touching me, I didn't care who was watching.
Unable to keep to myself even though we were outside, I kissed him back. Pushing my tongue into his mouth, his hand approached my shirt before halting and trailing down my hips, where he gripped my thighs before suddenly picking me up.
My legs quickly coiled around his hips, while I held myself up with the support of his shoulders. A low mewl escaped my mouth when he rubbed his building heat in his pants against my groin. Instinctively, I wrapped my arms around his neck, making out with him.
He drew away from the kiss, allowing saliva to drip down my chin before leaning over to my ear.
"I love you, Rem." Alijah's breath felt so hot that I wanted more of it.
I was in bliss after hearing him say that, but soon it would turn into embarrassment when he trailed his thumb on my lip and tugged away slightly from me before shooting a glare upward.
"Are you one of those who like to watch?" My wolf growled at someone.
Huh?!
Even though he dazed me, I slowly followed his gaze and saw someone sitting on top of one of the buildings in our alley with an umbrella.
Just who...