RAE POV
I woke up to a banging headache. So many things happened yesterday and I don't know if it's because Jerome choked me last night or if it was the mixture of everything that happened telling on me.
I realized I've been gritting my teeth subconsciously, it could be another factor so I decided to rest my face and rub my temples, in an attempt to ease the pain.
I didn't have that much time to myself before Alpha Kendrick walked into the room. I wasn't too happy that I had company and I honestly referred to be alone right now but as he walked closer, looking dashing early in the morning, I slowly start to waver thinking this might not be so bad. His eyes lingered on my face as he walked, not leaving me for a second before he was by my side.
He's always like this, making my heart flutter, I just hope this time I don't respond indecently to him.
He sat beside me on the bed, placed a hand on my forehead, "How are you feeling now?" He asked. He face betrayed no emotions as he stared at me and his voice wasn't particularly sweet but with the sheer thought that he might be worrying about me makes my heart skip a beat.
I assured him I was fine but I wasn't too sure myself as the headache didn't seem like it would relent any time soon.
"Well that is good because today there's a meeting between us and Jerome's new pack." An angry growl escaped my throat as he mentioned Jerome's name.
Alpha Kendrick ignored it and handed me a glass of water from the bedside table and I drank it. I was thirsty and didn't realize it.
"I'll send some maids to bring over some food for you and get you dressed. Hurry up and don't keep me waiting." He got up after his instructions then left the room.
I let out a long groan after he left. I felt like I was in hell, I was in never ending misery. My headache hasn't gone yet and I have to go see the cause of it, can't I have a day to rest?
Soon after Alpha Kendrick left, three maids entered the room, one carrying with her a gown covered another a tray of food while the last was carry a make-up kit.
I had no other choice but to get out of bed and start getting ready for that damned meeting.
After an hour or more passed, I was finally ready for the meeting, I ate breakfast as my stomach was growling and I had to take care of my baby inside, before I left the room.
I met up with Alpha Kendrick then we walked to the meeting room together. I found Jerome and Olivia are seated together at one end, hands clasped together. Their eyes immediately shot up at me once we entered the room.
I noticed a small smirk tugging at Olivia's lips as she stared at me but quickly maintained herself but I was sure of what I saw. They must be planning something again.
I felt blood rushing to my cheeks as I saw them, they whispered something incoherent to each other and gave each other a knowing look before maintaining themselves again.
It seems these two will never relent, it's like they live to plot against me. Well they aren't the only ones plotting this time, I want to see what else they're going to do to me.
My brow furrowed, and my face contoured into a deep frown as I looked at them.
Alpha Kendrick grabbed my hand which pulled me away from the whirlwind of negative emotions I was feeling. I looked up at him and he raised an eyebrow as if questioning me but I didn't understand what he meant.
He sighed, "Follow me." I nodded and followed him. He led me to the table and we sat right across from Jerome and Olivia, each having a clear view to see each other.
Tsk. This was an undesirable seating position but I have no other choice but to comply to Alpha Kendrick's demands.
So I don't stare at Jerome and give myself more headache, I turned to my side subconsciously and found I was face to face with Alpha Kendrick.
He was looking intently at me again, he smirked then stretched out his hand a tug a strand of my hair behind my ear. He leaned closer to my ear and in a hush and husky tone, "I want to see you dare look at another werewolf again in front of me." he whispered, sending electric volts through my body.
My heart started racing again with our proximity and I felt the blush creeping up my cheeks, "Good girl." He whispered as he stared into my eyes, "I love seeing your little confirmation." He teased and I immediately realized my eyes were red again.
I was blushing but this time from embarrassment. I always embarrass myself like this in front of him.
The meeting ensued and they began discussing the pack's operations, where each pack's boundaries will start and end.
Jerome requests an extension of boundary because they need some resources for the pack which their current location didn't have.
Alpha Kendrick pointed out many other things the pack didn't have and tell him they can just get into a trading deal instead and give them discounts, so everyone is happy.
They discussed and settled other things, before the meeting ends, Jerome suddenly rose and announced he had something to say.
Everyone in the hall attention went to him.
He first shot me a malicious smirk before turning to Alpha Kendrick.
"Alpha Kendrick, due to your generosity and favour you have shown to me and my pack, I'd like to show my appreciation and warn you about that she-wolf."
"Please be careful of whatever deception Rae is using, she is no ordinary she-wolf. Rae has Moon Bane," he accused.
The council is in shock—all except Alpha Kendrick, who gave him an unamused look and said, "I already know."