284\u2013Unresolved Feelings\u00a0<\/p>\n
Silver:\u00a0<\/p>\n
+25 Bonus\u00a0<\/p>\n
Things were moving rather fast now. As I stood in my spot, I watched the crowd cheer for Elgin as he was crowned in my father\u2019s place. The council members were here. Everyone was here. Of course, Graham was here too.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Elgin wanted Baxter to arrive, but it seemed like Baxter did not care.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I kept telling him that Baxter was the kind of friend who only cared about the woman he was with.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Somehow, that hurt Elgin. He said he knew Madeline would not be with Baxter because she was stubborn and firm.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I did not know how to tell him that she had been with all of them before as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I had prepared a beautiful gold gown for the evening, but there was another issue.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Every time I made eye contact with Elgin\u2019s royal beta, my ex, I noticed him staring at me a little too long.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mathew had been trying to start something between us, and I had been shutting him down.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Still, I wondered how long I could keep that up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Especially after yesterday, when I barged into his room and saw him unclothed, my thoughts had gone places they should not have.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I shook my head, forcing myself out of those thoughts. I had done too much to be here with Elgin. I was not going to ruin it over desire.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, any news on Madeline?\u201d Kaylee asked as she approached, gently resting a hand on her stomach.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She was not far along, but she was careful. Even Graham was being extra attentive.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I had noticed he was building a farmhouse for her, a place where he planned to spend time with her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He was already thinking about where she would give birth and everything else.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He was falling for her deeply. He had even told Elgin he was glad Madeline was out of their lives, and I was glad\u00a0<\/p>\n
too.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It made Elgin feel certain they had made the right decision.\u00a0<\/p>\n
There was nothing left to gain from Madeline. I wondered if Baxter would survive in the woods for long after being dethroned, but that thought could wait.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI heard something happened to her stepsister. Remember that Yuvonne girl?\u201d I asked Kaylee.\u00a0<\/p>\n
We looked at each other before bursting into laughter. We both knew she would get into trouble.\u00a0<\/p>\n
There was no way she would not. She was chasing a man who had given up his crown.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Did she really think he would choose her over the woman he had given everything up for?\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSpeaking of Baxter, I heard Graham has been taking a lot of interest in his pack,\u201d I said, my tone shifting.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kaylee avoided my eyes, and I knew it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
My father told me Graham and his father have been paying close attention to Baxter\u2019s pack. With Baxter gone, his mother was relying heavily on Graham.\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/3\u00a0<\/p>\n
284\u2013Unresolved foolings\u00a0<\/p>\n
+25 Bonus\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHe just misses his friend,\u201d Kaylee replied quickly. \u201cHe does not want his mother to suffer. He is only helping.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She excused herself and hurried back to Graham. The two were inseparable. He would not let her out of his sight.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Elgin stepped down from the stage. It had been advised that during the crowning, he should stand alone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
My father had placed the crown on his head, and now Elgin reached for my hand.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I made sure everyone was watching before placing my hand in his. He led me to the stage, where we stood and waited as the crowd cheered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Elgin wrapped an arm tightly around me, making it clear I was his mate, the one who gave him strength and children.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m so happy,\u201d Elgin said, turning to kiss me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd I\u2019m happy that you\u2019re happy,\u201d I replied.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Still, I felt a strange agitation under my skin. My phone kept buzzing. It was Mathew.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had been sending messages I did not want to read, filled with words about what he wished would happen if I were with him instead.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou look distracted,\u201d Elgin asking that instantly startled me. I turned to him and gave him a smile.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI was speaking with Kaylee earlier,\u201d I replied. \u201cElgin, I\u2019m telling you, they have their eyes on Baxter\u2019s pack. Do not be surprised when they try to take it over from you. Please stay focused on the pack. Forget about Baxter.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I noticed the worry on his face at the thought of Graham taking over Baxter\u2019s pack.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Not because he wanted the pack to stay with Baxter, but because if Graham took it, Elgin would no longer be the only one with two major packs under his name.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSomeone will take the pack,\u201d he muttered. \u201cI don\u2019t know how to get it from him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen are you dethroning Baxter?\u201d I asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Elgin turned to look at me, a tired sigh leaving his lips. \u201cIn three or four days.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThat means we only have four days to do something big enough to get the pack for ourselves, or at least delay the crowning,\u201d I remarked, tapping my finger against my chin.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDid you hear about the sickness coming back?\u201cI asked,\u00a0<\/p>\n
Elgin snapped his head toward me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat?\u201d he questioned, worry clear in his eyes. \u201cAre our children okay?\u201d he asked, referring to the twins.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThey are fine for now,\u201d I said. \u201cBut I heard children are collapsing, almost like they pass out and wake up as if they took a nap. I think they will be asking Madeline to return for help very soon.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I had already warned him that she might come back into our lives and ruin things for us.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t worry,\u201d Elgin replied. \u201cWomen like her are no longer my priority. She can come if she wants, but only to help the children. I\u2019ve realized that a woman who sleeps around is not meant for an alpha with two major packs.\u201c1\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was the response I wanted to hear. I felt proud of my father for backing Elgin at the right time and helping him finally see my worth.\u00a0<\/p>\n
2\/3\u00a0<\/p>\n
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