บท 13: Use Your Words (Ch.13)
"Father is too occupied seeing to the present crisis and calming the guests, I come to ensure you know not to cause him any trouble at this time...his protection is after all the only thing keeping you alive." Prince Alessio stated,
"I know my place, I will not overstep." Neveah replied, her head still bowed.
"Lift your head, do not make it seem like I am bullying you yet...I have not had the free time to tame your tongue recently, give me this attitude when I do." Prince Alessio said,
Neveah took a deep breath in as she lifted her gaze up to him,
"Retire to your quarters and remain within till you are told otherwise, your Governess was compromised, mother will send you a new attendant to take her place for a time." Prince Alessio continued,
Neveah nodded slowly but gasped when Prince Alessio's hand darted out, grasping her tender neck in a bruising grip.
"What did I tell you about using your words, omega?" Prince Alessio asked, his eyes flashing dangerously as his wolf rose to the surface.
Neveah did not bother clawing at his hands even as she gasped for air, she had learnt from experience that would only let him tighten his grip.
Dark spots danced across her vision as her injured sighed throbbed painfully.
Neveah waited or out as long as she could but as she felt herself grow lightheaded, she finally gave in.
"Forgive me." Neveah croaked out in between gasps and Prince Alessio sneered before he loosened his grip, letting Neveah take deep, desperate breaths in.
"As stubborn as always, yet in the end, you have no choices but to submit. My words were clear enough?" Prince Alessio asked in a dark tone,
"Yes brother, crystal." Neveah replied when she finally caught her breath.
"Hmmm..." Prince Alessio hummed as he dropped his hand back down to his side.
Just as Prince Alessio opened his mouth to speak again, a voice called out to Neveah.
"Veah! There you are! I was so worried!" The dashing young male exclaimed and Neveah turned around, surprised to see Lucas Varleston, son of the Alpha of Eclipse Claw Pack.
Neveah let out an exhausted sigh as he jogged over to her, all she wanted to do at this moment was rest but clearly, the universe had other plans for her.
"Veah, I heard of the intruder, all the visiting packs were asked not to interfere but I was so worried, I had to come out in search of you." Lucas said as he arrived before Neveah,
His gaze roved over her just as Prince Alessio's had and his face reddened in embarrassment at her sparse clothing, a hand lifting to scratch the back of his neck awkwardly.
"Ah...you are prepared for bed I see, it's good to know you are safe." Lucas murmured with a small smile.
"This is Eclipse Fang, naturally, she would be safe." Prince Alessio interrupted,
Lucas attention turned to Prince Alessio, seeming to just take notice of him, he lowered his head to a bow.
บท 14: Menvi El lumet Kur (Ch.14)
"Your Grace." Lucas greeted to Prince Alessio who grunted quietly beneath his breath.
"She will need to retire to her quarters for the night now and my father has ordered for all Alphas to convene at his study for a detailed report on the events from tonight,"
"I hope you have not come with the intention of driveling." Prince Alessio continued,
Lucas frowned slightly at Prince Alessio's choice of words.
Neveah prayed within her heart that the young Varleston would let Prince Alessio's words go, but of course, an Alpha Wolf would always be an Alpha wolf, never bending to disrespect regardless of the situation.
"I may be within your territory, but you have no say in my personal affairs, Your Grace. Driveling or what not, it is between myself and Princess Neveah." Lucas countered in a dark tone,
Neveah winced as she knew Lucas's words had most likely just nailed her to a chopping block.
"What do you have to say then... sister?" Prince Alessio asked, placing Neveah directly within the line of fire like she expected he would.
"My brother is right, I have had a tiring day and I am positively exhausted, I will retire first and it is proper courtesy you respond to my father's summons promptly." Neveah replied in a blank tone,
Neveah could see the hurt reflected in the gaze of the young Varleston whom Neveah knew had developed a boyish crush on her.
"But of course, we are to meet as you have earlier scheduled? You did promise to go into town with me before your departure and I would very much like to show you to my favorite pastry chef."
"He makes magic with his hands and I am positive you would love his delicacies." Neveah spoke up as Lucas began to head away dejectedly.
Neveah could feel Prince Alessio's glare on her but she ignored him, he would be angered but if Neveah failed to trap Lucas Varleston like Alpha King Lothaire had bid her,
Then repercussions would be far greater than anything Prince Alessio could ever do to her.
In every situation, Neveah had learned to measure her options, between her step brother and her father, who was more terrifying?
Neveah knew the answer clearly and so she settled for the lesser evil.
Lucas's head perked up, a wide grin on his lips as he nodded eagerly.
"Certainly Princess, as soon as the urgent discussions are over, I will come find you." Lucas said, his eyes glinting with youthful excitement.
Neveah felt a pang of guilt within her heart as she returned his smile with what her best version of a genuine smile.
"And again... it's Veah, Lucas." Neveah said as she gestured for him to go on ahead.
As Lucas strode away satisfied, Neveah held back a flinch as Prince Alessio's gaze turned to her.
"Menvi El lumet Kur." Prince Alessio said in the ancient wolven tongue before he also headed away.
Neveah's eyes fluttered closed as the meaning of Prince Alessio's final words rang through her mind, a familiar and unwelcome terror gripping her.
'Menvi El lumet Kur...I will come find you too.'
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