NovelEnglishTticked on; I got so lost in my artwork that I completely lost track of time. The front door slammed shut and distinct male voices broughtout of my stooper.
I put my brushes and watercolor away before leaving the stuand walking into the front foyer. I froze entirely when I saw Elliot standing at the doorway with Beta Leo and Gamma Warrior. It was the lead gamma warrior that was looking foryesterday. I bit the inside of my cheek, hoping that he doesn't recognize me.
However, the gamma being in the palace wasn't what causedto pause, it was the state of my husband.
He was shirtless, wearing only jeans. But his entire torso had claw marks on it. His jawbone was bruised, and he had a bloody scratch on his cheek. His upper lip was also split and puffy. I scanned his body for further damage, and I saw that his knuckles were red and swollen, with sminor scrapes.
My stomach twisted and knotted until I felt completely ill.
"I told you not to go there alone," the gamma scolded, folding his arm across his chest. "What were you thinking?" "I told him it was a bad idea, but he wouldn't listen to reason," Beta Leo said, equally dismayed.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Would you two knock it off? My wolf will healin no tand-" His words were cut off when he sawstanding before him. The others looked atas well and their eyes widened. I was too stunned to even speak.
Did he really try to go after the rouges by himself? Did I hear him correctly? Elliot broke his eyes fromto look at Leo.
"Call together the local Alphas and have them meetat my packhouse for a meeting." "Yes, Alpha." He turned to the Gamma.
"Luca, go to the hospital and check on the fallen gamma, and then gather the other gammas for extra training." "Yes, Alpha." They both left to do their tasks and his eyes found mine again.
"I'm going to be late this evening so don't wait up for me," he toldas he started to walk past me.
I turned around to face him, my eyes blazing.
"You are hurt, shouldn't you be resting?" I asked him, my voice coming out desperate and pathetic.
"There's too much to do and I fear my pack is in danger. I can't rest just yet," he toldas he reached the stairs. But he paused and looked at me, his face softening.
"You don't need to worry. You married a very strong Alpha. These are minor injuries," he assured me, but it didn't makefeel any better. "Please, don't worry too much. This is my job." With that, he turned and went up the stairs. My chest tightened and I felt a wave of nausea slamming into me. After Elliot changed, he left the palace. I remained in my studio, to wound up doing any actual work. I just remained seated, attempting to deep breaths and hating how shaky it sounded. After an hour, I decided to go to the packhouse. I needed to speak to Elliot about this and see if there was a way we could protect him.
"Hey, Silver!" Cara called as soon as I walked into the packhouse. "Want to have lunch with us?" I saw the others seated at their small table with plates of food.
"Maybe in a few. I need to speak with the Alpha. Is he around?" I asked.
"I think he's in the meeting room down the hall," Alison said, pointingin the right direction.
I smiled my thanks to them and headed towards that room. I was about to knock on the door, but voices inside stopped me.
"I want to lead the team and find out about these attacks," Elliot said confidently. "It seems most of the rogues are targeting my pack and I won't stand for it any longer." "You've already been brutally attacked, Alpha Elliot. Perhaps you should let another one of us lead this team," another Alpha said pointedly.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Do not mistake my injuries as weakness. I won't stand for that.'m the strongest Alpha and you know it.
I won't stand by and do nothing while my pack is being attacked. I will fight until my dying breath." That snappedout of my eavesdropping position, and I pushed the door open quickly.
"What are you saying? You are injured and you need to take tto resta You are no good to your pack when you are in this state," I all but shouted.
I stared at all the Alphas seated at the table, my father being one of them. Shirley was also at the table, and she leaned back in her seat like she was getting ready for a show. "Silver, you shouldn't be here. This is an Alpha meeting," Elliot said firmly, his eyes narrowed in disappointment.
"When my husband's life is at stake,
I believe I have every right to be here. Don't you think?" I asked, folding my arms across my chest. "How dare you make such a rash decision like E this and not even consultabout it.
You should be hresting right now, not planning on leading a team into dangerous territory." Everyone was quiet and stunned by my outburst; the seemingly quiet housewife had grown a backbone! X
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