CHAPTER 48
Caroline glared at him and snapped furiously, “The only threat here is your inability to move forward and forgive Ema for something that never happened. Ema has only supported this pack, she has consolidated our position and helped build more connections for us And you repay her with this?”
Sitting next to Elijah, he turned more and more anxious looking at people’s conversation. He was watching Bruce fight – the young man was torn between the pack’s sentiments and his affection towards Amelia. ”Bruce, we have to think this through,” he grumbled.
Bruce’s body was full of frustrations as he put his hand through this hair. ”What would you have me do Elijah?I can’t let Amelia die But I can’t let Ema continue to run wild and endanger this pack. ”
Ema grinned more smugly. Of course here you are in somewhat of a rather difficult position, my dear. So, what will it be then? The pack that you swore to protect, or your priceless hybrid? "
There was pin-drop silence and everybody watched Bruce closely as he weighs the impossible decision before him. Smirking, Elijah could read the kind of thinking taking place behind his Alpha’s regard: the attempt to find a way out of the trap.
Bruce finally spoke out in a controlled voice; "’. “Ema, cross my heart and hope to die, there will be no place on this earth I won’t find you if you lay a finger on Amelia. ”
Ema remained utterly beaming. "Brave words, Bruce. However, we both know that as long as Amelia's life is in jeopardy, you will not take any action. This is what is going to happen: The members of the pack will witness it With those words, everyone in the room, you will be able to admit that I am your true mate in front of the pack Total and utter deletion of your and your brief hybrid relationship.
Bruce said, ‘And if I refuse?”
“Then Amelia dies,” Ema said, fatally. And I should remind yourself that your beta will not be able to save her this time. In my witch’s spell, my area of operation consist of wide coverage. Thus, Amelia cannot run to any place to evade or escape from the predicament she is in. "
Thus, with what is perhaps best described as desperation in his heart and eyes, Bruce is forced to turn and look at Elijah. Ema banded together with The Beta and the latter hoped he had an answer, a means of passing through the cruel scheme. They were still surrounded but as for now it was not a problem.
It is time, for us to leave, Elijah turned to face Ema and said, “We need time. . . suggestion.
Ema just managed to look elegant when she gave a shrug. “It will not take as long as you need it,” said Ema “Bruce, you now hold the life of the Amelia in your hands. Be wise. ”
Caroline shot Bruce a rather cold look before following Ema out of the room, the girl triumphantly grinning.
The minute they left Bruce leapt up and crossed round to where Bruce had slumped down into a chair and was resting his head in his hands. “Elijah, what have I done? ” “How did things come to such a state? "
Elijah placed his hand on his Alpha’s shoulder in an attempt to soothe him. This is not your doing Bruce. Ema is shown to have been playing the puppet master for quite some time now. Nevertheless, we shall be able to get out from this this. We consistently do. "
Bruce raised his head slowly and what he saw in his eyes was a combination of terror and defiance. ‘Amelia has to be told, where to, we have to find a way to lift this witch’s spell. ’
Elijah gave a nod. “I will try to contact some people to figure out if we can find a witch nearby to undo the spell Bruce, but though For all we know Ema made a mistake she might. ”
Bruce interjected, “I know this very fact,” he could not stand the words any longer of the woman across from him. Yes I’m well aware of the risks. Elijah, I can not lose her though. I will not.
Elijah said to him, “We will not allow that to happen,” although skepticism gnawed at him. Given her relationship with him, it was utterly unbearable to imagine that he might lose Amelia as his daughter and as one of his Alphas’ mates.
They all watched Bruce stand and begin pacing around the area, looking for something to occupy his time. “We have to stall for time” I will… For now I will just go along with everything Ema wants Let her think she won But in the process we will be weakening her.
Elijah furrowed his brow. It is dangerous. Shall Ema think it was our next intention to plot some moves on her? . . "
Bruce said with a clenched tone, I have to take the risk here, It’s impossible for her to win. I do not think that she can harm Amelia or this pack apart, if you ask me. "
Elijah sighed morosely and nodded although he could not bring a smile to his thin lips. Finally, we have to work hard We have to get to work. I shall start making some calls to my connexions. All these represent a witch’s spell, we need to find a way to work out this spell. "
As soon as they began to plan Elijah could not help but think of Amelia Aria was healing in secret and was not aware of the risk that was still chasing her. He made a vow to himself in his mind that no matter what he will do everything in his power just to protect her not just for Bruce but for he as well.
The future was going to be hard and filled with choices, which had consequences part of which was the gamble of battles. Nevertheless, here Elijah was able to detect some measure of that glimmer in Bruce’s spirit. They had overcome great obstacles before and were able to do it again. This they would do.
Regarding Amelia. For the pack. For the future to which each of them had a right.
As the evening fell in the pack’s territories, Bruce and Elijah stayed true to their mission aware of the fact that things are getting deeper and deeper. It would be the next days’ trial of their loyalty, faith, and affection. But they were ready for fight.
Finally, the life of the Amelia was at risk and even worse, the very fiber of the pack so they called it. And that was something for which it was worth any price to struggle.
