Chapter 31
Zenovia
Cynthia waited for a solid one minute to ensure that they were well out of earshot beforeing
towards me.
“So, when you realized that Cahan was inclined to dance with me, to choose me as a mate, you
come up with a solid n to snatch him from me?”
She asked while cing her hands on her hips.
“No, that is not what I was trying” I replied weakly while reaching for a ss of water beside the bed.
My throat suddenly felt dry and I wanted to drink some water. Cynthia reached for the jug and poured
water into the ss and held it in front of me.
But instead of giving it to me, she held it high above her head, away from my reach.
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“What are you doing?” I croaked and she asked me in the same cunning voice.
“That is what I asked you. Why are you after my man? Are you forgetting who you are, bloody
breeder??”
I tried exining I had not done any such thing.
“He was dancing with you. I was not even on the dance floor. I was sitting by my side, in a corner, away
from everyone.”
She gritted her teeth, “Don’t you try to act smart with me! You act all innocent and then pretend to be
saintly so that Cahan will look at you. There was no need for you to attract attention to yourself if you
wanted to sit in a corner. I see what you are doing…ying these little games.”
I did not even hear half the things she was bbering, my focus was on the ss and wanting to reach
that.
I would have grabbed it myself and thrown her out of my sight but I was too weak and trembling. The
transformation had not happenedpletely, that much I could make out from Cahan’s eyes and the
way he had shot me a look of
concern.
I was too sad by my iplete shifting to even bother with her taunts and tantrum.
“Please just go, I want to rest,” I said in a resigned voice, knowing that anything I offered as an
exnation will fall on deaf
ears.
“Yes, rest all you want. Do not dare to even step out of this room for the rest of the night. Or I will skin.
you alive.”
She said and finally gave me the water ss. I feared she would throw it on my face again but she let
me and I gulped it down instantly.
I felt a bit better but I was still feeling parched.
“See, I can be nice if you listen to me, right?” She poured another ss and handed it to me, which I
gulped thirstily again.
“So, as I said I will have some girl talk with you, let me inform you something. We often shift when we
reach our 18th birthday and if that chance is missed, then it happens whenever our birthday falls on a
full moon next. I know it is not your birthday today so don’t even try to exin how you got insecure
that Cahan would pick me. I understand your jealousy, every girl wants to be in my ce but you
have to understand that it is not possible.”
I wiped the back of my hand as she leaned forward, “and since I feel very generous I will also tell you
why that is the case. You see, my father, alpha West, is the only alpha who has managed to gain
Cahan’s trust over all these years. He helped Cahan defeat a few rogues and build up a loyal army
when he was just starting. And, my father, is highly regarded in the werewolfmunity. If he manages
to convince the rogue leader, they are going to stop with their stupid acts.”
I blurted out stupidly, “Then why is he not doing it?”
Sheughed and flipped her hair, “You are really too naive and dumb. Nobody does anything for
anyone for free. Obviously, if Cahan needs my father’s help, he has to marry me to show he will not
exploit my father’s generosity.”
“But he is the King. How can he be forced to do anything?” I asked, unable to help himself.
Sheughed. “Stupid girl. That is how alliances are built. At most, you can be Cahan’s breeder which
I heard you already are but let me make this clear to you. You are never going to be his queen. I am
going to take the crown and throw you out. if you ever be a pain in the ass. So, I am warning you
to stay low and away from him.”
I gulped.
It was not as if I wanted to stay with him either. I was twenty–one, well past the age of evente
bloomers so I had always assumed that I was wolfless.
But somehow, I had a partial transformation today. And for what it i worth, I wanted to be a werewolf.
I did not like being weak and gullible so I wished to return to the human city tonight but fate yed an
unexpected twist, thwarting all my ns.
I had yet to even have aplete shift and I had already writhed on the ground. If I go to the human
city and unexpectedly have my second shift while being surrounded by humans, they will surely throw
me in the mental hospital, thinking that I had some mental physical disorder.
I could never exin to them what I was and why I had been screaming in pain. They would never
understand me.
No, I had to stay in the werewolves‘ world and get my shifting and wolf in control before I left. And as
much I hated to admit, now I was stuck here.
Not that I could tell this to Cynthia who was basking in her own superiority.
I did not know what to reply to her as I was confused about my life and future. Thankfully, the doors
opened and Cynthia immediately began speaking sweetly to me.
“Oh yes, I know. The first shift is always painful. I think you should go sleep now.”
Drusi stepped in and came to sit beside me worriedly, “Hey, Ej and Matt told me about your shift.
How are you feeling?”
Cynthia waved at her, “Hey Drusi, you really look fabulous today.”
Drusi smiled back at her, “You too”
Cynthia then turned to look at me and reached for my hand, smiling sweetly. “Remember what I said to
you today, okay? Just take a rest, I will take your leave now.”
I only nodded to her as she walked out and closed the door behind her, staring at me intently while
Drusiall’s back was turned towards her.
“Ok, so how do you feel?” She asked me and I offered weakly, “As if I went through a skewer?”
Drusiughed. “I am so sorry. I should not ask when I have no idea what it was like for you. I always
heard stories of others of how their first shift was painful while they gradually learned the process and
how to not pass out under their Alpha’s supervision.”
I smiled at her, “No worries. Until a few hours ago, I did not know that either.”
Cynthia’s words were still lingering in my mind and so I asked Drusi, “So the ball? Was the event a
sess?”
Drusi’s eyes perked up at the question.
“Well it is still going on but yes it is a sess. Everybody was impressed by the arrangements, the
flower decorations, and stuff. You deserve appreciation and congrattions.”
Drusi pped and cheered for me but I was in no mood to celebrate. I only smiled weakly and she
added, “Well, it looks like you are feeling quite tired so how about I let you sleep then? If you need
anything, give me a call, okay?
1 answered with a shrug, “I don’t have a mobile. Never had one. I wasn’t allowed to.”
Drusi bit her lower lip nervously, “Uh, well then for now, you can just press that button on the side
table.”
“Okay.” I said as she got up from the chair and walked outside, letting me fall asleep. But I was too
worked up to do that.
I had transformed but only partially. Now, I had toe up with other ns to ensure my survival.
I had to be strong enough to shift and not feel tired so that my wolf would take overfortably.
Too many thoughts were clouding my mind, and I started pacing the room.
It was making me ustrophobic but I did not want to walk out while the party was still going on.
And then the thought struck me.
If I had a wolf…then…could I also have a mate?
But then would my mate even want me? I was already ate bloomer and now I had gone my rather
iplete first shift.
Worry began to gnaw at my lip. Hell, I had not even spoken to my wolf, yet.
Was she there yet or would she only speak to me after I achieve mastery over the shifting?
My pacing increased as well as my heartbeat but I did not have any answers. Feeling bothered, I
grabbed the jug of water and emptied all of it over my head while throwing the windows open.
Just like a few moments ago, when I had felt the cold breeze caress my skin, I felt it again. But then I
recalled something else I hadpletely forgotten.
The Lycan King had stripped me naked and I was still wearing nothing except his coat.