"The bravest people are the ones who don't mind looking like cowards"
~T.H White, The Once and Future King.
If I had a heart, I'd literally hear it's heartbeat in my ears right now, what are the chances the earth opens her mouth and swallows me or I literally turn to a bat and just vanish....
All these thoughts run through my head as I try to keep a cool demeanor,feign innocence and ignorance while keeping eye contact with this annoying being sitting across me who has made me consider committing murder more than anyone else has in just a span of ten minutes.
"He better not be referring to you" I hear Meade's voice in my head.
I turn to look at him "I honestly have no idea on what he's talking about."
And the one beside me chuckles.
"I guess it's a misunderstanding due to misinformation"Lysand reasons and I stupidly nod which seems to annoy Meade further.
"I think I'd know if my cousin's here and you know that,or are you saying my senses are low" and he's looking at Lysand now and I almost catch myself sighing in relief as he averted his gaze.
"We do not know anything about your cousin, unless.....ah we caught someone snooping around our boarders last night.....a male,was it?"Lysand returns the stare and believe me when I say the room temperature increased.
"How come Meade isn't aware of this?" He's trying to dig our graves.
"I was the one who found him while others went for a run in the woods and it was already late, this morning I couldn't reach the alpha and I only told Lysand about it just now" I gritted
He smiles"I'm amazed by how you took on my cousin on your own"
"Don't worry,it was pretty easy,... almost boring if you ask me"
"Should I still ask for my cousin?"
And with that I'm dismissed from the table to go get Thane.
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"I'm AmAzEd bY hOW yoU tOOk oN mY.....blah blah blah"I mimick as I stomped my way to the cave
Who does he think he is?, I mean I could also lead a pack, anyone can
I refuse to kick the door open or slam it lest I show Thane it didn't take that much to get under my skin.
"I wasn't expecting you so soon"
"The attitude this morning was all about your cousin uh?"
"I don't know what you're talking about"
"Ooh very good then,I guess our guests are mistaken,see you later "
And I turn around to leave
"We both know you wouldn't make it back inside without me "
And I scoffed"What do you mean I wouldn't make it back inside without you?... what's wrong with you guys and overestimating your values?"
"Ahh,I see you've met my cousin"
And the thought of it made me walk over to him and punch him square in the face.
"You don't plan on untieing me after that act you just pulled, do you?"
"What act??"I say sweetly"I haven't even moved an inch.... it's all in your head" I'm tired and the night has just begun.
"solvite et solve"
He didn't get up immediately,looked at himself for a while before stretching while on his seat and then he stood up
"Not so hard was it"
"Just freshen up and get dressed, clothes are in the bathroom already"
"Not so chatty tonight I see"and he leaves.
"Where did you get these.....*sniffs*... they smell like shit "
"You don't really have a choice, do you?"
"Nah, I think I do" and with that he holds the edge of the top and plans to do whatever it is in his psychotic brain.
"You're not planning on taking that off are you?"
"I don't know, you said something about not having a choice,so here we are"
"When you're done with that, follow my scent"and I leave
I swear I was gonna kill him,my mood swings have swung in and it being my time of the month isn't helping at all.
If I had stayed any longer I would have started a full out war, not that I care
I don't know the alpha of the northern pack personally but everyone has gotten the gist of his brutality and his looks, which I'd never admit is right and no I'm not hating.
I was so wrapped in my head but I couldn't miss the smell of woodsmoke.
HIM
Like the devil.
And I see him standing not too far off from the Hall's entrance, looking NOT good
Could this day get any worse.
"You were asked to come with my cousin,no?"
"And you're not supposed to be here,but look what fate got us"
"You have quite a sharp tongue for someone in your position " he rumbled and I could see his Adam's apple bop up and down.
"It's fascinating, isn't it?" I ask him
"Indeed"
Now he's blown out devouring me with his gaze,I refuse to squirm or even show the slightest reaction and when I think I'm about to give in...
"Snow!!!"
Never in my life did I think I'd ever thank the moon goddess for Thane
He steps forward, our toes touching them bends to whisper in my ear
"See you later, firecracker" and walks off
Trying to steady my breathe and failing profusely,I trotted away.
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We are seated at the table, with Thane now seating at his cousin's right,I turn to the one beside me and
"I didn't get your name"
Seemingly pleased with getting my attention"The name's Kane, didn't get your's either "
How convenient for me when the alpha clinks his glass
"Now that all obstacles are out of the way, why don't we go straight to business?"he gives Snow a formal smile which the fucker didn't even return.
"For peace and love to reign,the alphas of both the northern and northeastern pack have decided to form an alliance that will benefit all and even those to come, Snow here would be taking Lena as wife"
And we all lift our drinks to cheers except for the soon-to-be wedded
"I think you got something wrong, Meade....the deal was that I'd marry an heir of yours, one that has your blood running through their veins"
"Exactly,I didn't forget and since I don't have one, you get to take my beta's daughter,a highborn as well"
"I don't that'd be necessary as I'd be wedding your heir"
He doesn't mean that right....I look at Lysand and find him looking between his dad and Snow
They're joking right?
"Don't I get a say in this?"Lysand finally ask
"You actually do,but it won't be necessary "
WTF!!!!... he's gay???