Camilla's POV continues

I run to Michael and give him a hug, we talk for a bit but I don’t see Ryan because he is inside with Arielle. I leave Michael to himself and I too go inside to meet Alpha Adrian. We get into an office where his Pack committee is sitting, Michelle included, I didn’t know she had two ranks. I take a seat next to Mirabelle. When they’re done in this one, they head to the next one.

“Come on, let me show you something.” Belle whispers. I follow her blindly till we’re outside. “I like this place I bet, we’ll get to see all the hot Alpha’s from here.” She giggles.

“I don’t think I’ve seen any.” I shrug.

“This is weird, why is Adrian texting me so much… And it’s to ask about you. Now that I think of it, when I told him to leave you alone, he said that’s not possible. I thought he was just being an asshole but –” she pauses when her phone dings. She swipes it open and laughs. “Look at this.” She says handing me her phone.

Alpha A: Where are you two going?

Alpha A: Is Camilla okay?

Alpha A: Don’t let her out of your sight.

Alpha A: Is Camilla breathing?

Alpha A: I know you’re seeing my texts you always have this damn device in your hands so why the fuck are you not replying?

I hand her back her phone and lean and jump on the car hood to join her.

“May I know why my brother is asking about your respiratory function?” She giggles.

If I don’t tell her what happened, she’ll have suspicions and I’ve learned Belle doesn’t stop until she gets not only her answers but her way as well. “Hmm I had a mental breakdown on our way here, that’s why we were a little late. My brain shutdown and focused on one thing, like a core memory that I sort of -may have forgotten how to breathe when it happened.” I confess.

When I think she’ll laugh or ask further questions, she doesn’t, instead she nods and rests her head on my shoulder. “I’m sorry Cami.” She sighs. “For what happened to you and also for trying to interfere in your interests, if you like my brother it shouldn’t bother me but I just know he is going to break your heart and shatter your soul and you’ll hate me forever –”

“No, I can’t hate you Belle and you don’t have to worry about Alpha Adrian breaking my heart, it’s already broken and if he did break it, I wouldn’t hate you for it. People should be held accountable for their actions and your action in that would be null.”

“I’ve lost a couple of friends because of him and I really like being friends with you. No one understands me like you do and it’s nice you know? Having someone who understands you.”

I sigh, “I know that feeling.”

She lifts her head from my shoulder and taps it, I turn to fully face her. “I want to understand you too so when you’re ready, you know where to find me.”

I smile at her, “Okay.”

“Anytime, and always, I will never judge you or your questionable choices in footwear and men.”

I giggle and wrap my arms around her. Mirabelle is so much more than I’ve given her credit for, she’s not just Alpha’s spoiled sister that has the world at her feet and is always bubbly, she is understanding, patient and compassionate. “Thanks.” I whisper in her ear.

A few minutes later Michelle and Santiago walk out, that means they're done, the other members of their pack council step out too.

Alpha Adrian is the last to walk out, he's with a lady in her mid twenties if I'm judging by her appearance. They're talking about something that she probably likes, she smiles at him throughout the entire conversation and giggles. “Camilla.” Mirabelle nudges me. “Where is your head at?”

“Nowhere.” I say, turning back to watch Alpha Adrian and his lady friend, is she prey or predator in this scenario. I tilt my head and frown at my stupidity, of course she's prey, anyone is prey in Alpha Adrian's eyes especially if you have a vagina between your legs, you're by default considered prey.

Mirabelle nudges me playfully, “Oh I see what you're doing.”

“ I wasn't staring at Alpha Adrian.”

Shit, I make a mental note to scream into my pillow later.

“I didn't say you were, but you did.” she giggles. She nods towards her brother, “So I was right, that's your type a soulless bad boy that breaths murder and torture mmm.”

I turn back to Alpha Adrian, mean what's not to like about him, he's your 6'5 blue eyed devil with a smile that would make any woman drop her panties in a heartbeat. Your father's worst nightmare and mother's wet dream, that's Alpha Adrian for you built straight out of your Wattpad dream man. Something naturally pulls me to him. I even find his disturbing mind attractive.

I'm as scared as I am attracted to him, if not more. I watched this Man rip out someone's head and it had me petrified but the next day I was justifying his actions. He scares the shit out of me more so than my nightmares but at the same time he makes my panties wet and spreads a smile across my face.

I feel a sharp pain on my arm and I let out of groan, Mirabelle pinched me, why would she-

“Okay I know he is Adrian and all but can I get some attention too? I have been explaining myself to you and you're spaced out staring at my idiot brother.” She snarls jealous by my actions.

That explains why she pinched me. I look at her, giving her my undivided attention. “Sorry, what were you saying?”

“Rachel is shopping, she sent me over 10 dresses and I can't decide which dress to wear tonight.”

“Where are you going, Alpha Adrian won't let you go anywhere?” I laugh.

“Tonight is a full Moon, we have this tradition we do at the pack to thank the Moon goddess for everything we do every six months and I get to play the Moon goddess because...”

“Because you're perfect.” I complete her sentence for her but she laughs.

“It is because I love not doing anything, preparations are always hectic and we have to stay on high alert because it's one of those celebrations where rival packs may take advantage of their invite and use it against us.”I nod not because I understand but because I wonder who would be stupid enough to knowingly try to attack Midnight Saints.

“So I need a beautiful dress to go with my hair. You'll see it’s so much fun.”

“Cool, let’s see.”

She scoots over to me and we go analyse the dresses together until we pick one that we both like, “What will you wear?” She doesn’t let me answer, she scrolls through her phone turning it to me, there’s a cute dress. “Hmm how about this little cut out dress? I can't wear it because I have to be covered completely in a loose ball gown like dress but after the ritual I can change.” I take a second to ponder over her question, “I don't know, I don't think-”

“Belle, lets go.” Santiago, who I didn't see coming, taps the hood.

“I will go with Cami and Adrian.” She smiles. He nods and walks away. A young lady runs up to him and he stops to shake her hand, making Mirabelle laugh. “I don’t know what women see in my brothers, especially Adrian. He is so bossy and egotistical.” She sneers, rolling her eyes.

I don't give her a response because what I see in him even I can't explain.

“Fair warning, Adrian isn't the type to stick to one woman and you're too amazing to be used like that.”

“He can't use me.” I deadpan.

“So certain, okay.”

I find myself staring at Alpha Adrian once again, now recognizing the woman he is with, Nicole. Married, twenty-eight years old with one child, her husband is like her pet because she brings in the money and he's a drunk that cheated on her with his own cousin. Nicole works for the Royals intermediate high table council, so not only is she beautiful and successful, she is powerful and protected by the Royals. I can't hold a candle to the woman not even if I were her age and owning my own Law Firm.

“Jealous?”

I flicker my gaze back to her, “Why?” I ask trying to sound as normal as possible.

She shifts her eyes to Alpha and Nicole, I follow her gaze too. “Because Nicole is feeling up on Adrian and you're here picking dresses with his sister.”

I shake my head and suck in a breath, Nicole places her arm on Alpha Adrian's chest and gasps. “Isn't she too old to be preying on an nineteen year old, fucking cougar geyser.” I seethe.

Mirabelle gasps, “Did those words just come out of your sweet little mouth?” I gulp, covering my mouth with my hands. “Oh no I'm absolutely sorry, I didn't mean to curse.” I whisper through my hands. I lost control twice today, first of my thought's and now of my mouth. I haven't said anything without thinking since my days with Talitha.

I don't know why seeing him with other women makes my stomach churn and fills me with despair.

“Don't worry baby, mama's got you.” She winks right before jumping off the hood. I watch as she approaches Alpha Adrian and Counsellor Nicole. She shoves Nicole and I drags her brother by the arm, something I wanted to do but lack the guts to.

“Come on, get in.” She winks at me.

I slide off the hood and slip in the backseat with her. Mirabelle you're my hero.

I settle in my seat and the car starts, Mirabelle grabs a water bottle from the front, twisting it open she turns to me, “Cami you're coming tonight right?”

I bite my lip, looking at her. “I don't think I should.”

“She is coming.” Alpha Adrian says.

Mirabelle nudges my arm, “Which is it?”

“If she wants to.” Alpha Adrian says, eyes on the road.

The ride back to the pack grounds is quick, Alpha Adrian has a heavy foot on the pedal. When we get there, everyone is busy from the kitchen to the party hall outside the house.

Racheal has already arrived with the dresses and there's a stylist ready to style her hair, apparently making it ten times longer than it is. I stay with her in her room as she gets ready, it takes exactly six hours to complete. Putting on the final piece of her outfit she turns to me.

“How do I look Cami?”

“Beautiful, everything else isn't necessary because you already look like the Moon goddess.”

“Aww you're sweeter than Candy.” She pouts.

I laugh at how cute she looks despite the makeup making her look different and older. “You have the sweetest laugh ever.” She smiles.

“Oh really?”

“Don't you want to come watch the ritual? I will give you half the chocolates.”

I giggle and shake my head, She shrugs in response. “So I will find you here?”

“Yep.”

“Alright see you later.” She blows a kiss heading out the door, just as she walks out, Michelle walks in.

“Hey baby sister.” She smiles.

Returning her smile, I sat nicely, “Hey Elle.”

Her eyes run down my body and she frowns, “Why aren't you ready, The Moon is already out.”

“I don't wanna come.” I shrug.

“Look I don't know what you’re doing despite my warnings but Adrian asked me to convince you to come and since I don't want my pretty head slaughtered and I'm sure you'd like to meet your niece or nephew...” She holds her barely visible bump. “Come on do it for the the times I babysat you and let you have all the sugar in the world.” She pleads.

I nod at her, “Okay, I will get ready and come to the party hall.” I grin slightly. Michelle arches her eyebrow and I nod. “I promise.”

Only then does she leave. Look up trust issues on google and I guarantee you'll find Michelle Ann Burton as a definition.