The Rejected Werewolf Princess by Didiadeyemi

Chapter 9

Lauren was beautiful by every standard known on earth. She was tall and slim with a toned body and the slimmest waist imaginable. Although she was slim, it was obvious that she worked out a lot because her muscles were defined and she moved with an air of grace and confidence that can only come from someone who can defend themselves.

Her long blond hair fell to her armpits and she had wide doe eyes. Her lips were thin and highlighted with pink lip gloss. She was wearing black leggings similar to mine but paired with a fitted top that stopped just below her belly button and showed a silver of skin.

“Is this a new recruit?” she asked and her voice was the softest silk.

“No,” Ryker cleared his throat before continuing. “Camilla this is my head general- Lauren.”

I was shocked when he said that. I have never known a woman to train and I have never known a woman to be head general. It is a coveted position and for it to be held by her- as innocent and small as she looks- then she must be as strong as hell and tough enough to keep all the men in line.

“Hi,” I couldn’t help the small whisper I used when I spoke- I was already terrified of her.

“Hey; don’t worry, I don’t bite,” she gave me a small smile then turned to Ryker, “So who is she?”

“This is Camilla; my mate.”

Lauren’s smile fell at those words and she turned to me with barely hidden venom in her eyes. I saw her clench her fist at her sides and rotate her neck slightly before turning back to Ryker with a calm look.

“I didn’t know you found your mate and we spoke a few days ago,” she stressed the word spoke and alarm bells rang in my head.

I looked between Ryker and Lauren and I knew. I should have known the moment she had the slip up and called him by his name instead of his title and the ease and familiarity with which she spoke to him. They are probably in a relationship and he brought me here to reject me in front of her.

“Lauren you will be in charge of guarding Camilla,” I was taken aback by Ryker’s words.

“With all due respect Alpha Ryker,” Lauren began, “I am pack general; not a baby sitter. I can recommend some guards who would be honored to watch over her.” She all but sneered the last part.

“You are the best Lauren and I will have no one but the best watching the future Luna; is that clear?”

She knew she couldn’t argue with him. He all but dismissed their relationship the moment he referred to me as the future. Luna and she couldn’t keep pushing or she would be punished. She must know what he does to traitors and people who cross him because she pulled the fakest smile I have ever seen onto her lips.

“Yes Alpha; when do I start?”

“Tomorrow; you are to be at my house at 6: 30 a.m. and you are allowed to leave only when I arrive. Is that clear?”

gave him a short bow and with one last venomous look at me, she turned on her heels and left

was stare at him quietly. He finally lifted his face and when he looked at me, he knew that I knew. I saw the

to watch me,” I said quietly, “I can’t imagine how uncomfortable it will be

of things you do not understand.” His voice was cold, “It was not like that between us.”

pushed myself as far back as I could into the couch, “I apologize.”

speak- maybe to apologize- but I turned my head and

right earlier;

saw him run his hand through his hair in frustration before standing and going to

maid came in and dropped a tray of food in front of

She leaned down to pick it up but Ryker stopped her and asked her to leave. As soon

fucking attitude,” I looked up at him in

throwing a tantrum; I’m just not hungry.”

have to force feed you; I will do it. So pick

was embarrassing and demeaning but he had spoken in his Alpha tone

eating, I pushed the tray as far away from me as I could and curled up into a ball to face the balcony. I didn’t want to face Ryker at this time; not

refused to turn, “I

if I walk around the

don’t have to

I whispered, “All my actions have

speak. He kept his hands fisted on the table and I saw him. mutter a few words under his breath before he closed up his documents and stood to his

let’s go.”

with equal parts confusion and anticipation, “Is that an

it’s not,” his voice dropped an octave and was softer than I ever thought it could

no way I would sit here and refuse to go with him and he would accept it. He probably said that only as a formality and I would hate to see what he would

head down in an attempt to not anger him and walked out of the door. He led me downstairs to the carriage and just before I entered, I caught sight

did understand her anger. If my theories are correct then they were together and he just ditched her like she

slow and I kept my eyes cast in my lap for the entirety of it. I knew the action annoyed Ryker but somehow I still couldn’t bring myself to look up at him although I

I was out of there before Ryker could even get to his feet. I thanked the coach man and all but ran into the large house and made my way into

was about to send her away when Ryker walked into the room. I was

us” he said to the maid and with a quick bow, she was out of the room before I could

I could feel the annoyance rolling off him in waves and I didn’t want to do anything to annoy hum even more so I stood in place, occasionally shuffling my feet and keeping my eyes cast

the floor

there a reason I’m being ignored?”