Chapter6 Five days until the ceremony. I walked into the Pack Council chamber, dressed in a black power suit. All the Elders were waiting for me. “Isla, are you certain about this?” the Head Elder asked, his voice grave. “Tam.” I placed the formal request on the table. “I am petitioning to suspend the Mating Ceremony.” The chamber fell silent. “Why?” the Second Elder asked. “Personal reasons.” “Personal reasons?” the Third Elder stood up.
“This is about an alliance between two powerful families!” “That’s your concern,” I said, turning to leave. “My decision is final.” Furious discussion erupted behind me, but I didn’t look back. —- When I got back to the apartment building, I saw the familiar black sedan. They were back. The elevator doors opened, and Damien and Seraphina were standing inside. Seraphina looked well, a healthy flush on her cheeks. Damien’s arm was still wrapped protectively around her waist.
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“Isla?” Damien’s eyes widened in surprise when he saw me. “Where have you been?” “Taking care of some business.” We rode up together in a tense, suffocating silence. “You cleared out the herb garden?” Damien asked as he pushed open our apartment door and saw the empty balcony. “Gave it away.” “Why?” “T don’t need it anymore.” —- Damien frowned but didn’t press further. Seraphina walked onto the balcony, feigning surprise. “Wow, it’s so empty.
I bet it was beautiful before.” “It was fine.” “Isla, I’m so grateful for your understanding,” Seraphina said, turning to me, a strange light in her eyes. “Why don’t we all have dinner together tonight? I’d love to thank you properly.” Ijust stared at her. Seeing my coldness, Seraphina’s expression immediately changed, her eyes welling up with tears. “Did… did I say something wrong?” She turned to Damien, her voice trembling.
“I just wanted to show my gratitude…” Damien’s face instantly darkened. “Isla,” he growled, his voice laced with the Alpha command. “Control yourself. Seraphina is our guest. You are making her uncomfortable.” I looked at him calmly. “Fine.”
