Chapter 106
Keeping a straight face I now understand why I feel contacts, annoying my eyes. I had not looked in the mirror before. I wonder how long Eris has been wearing contacts along with a leash. Looking over my uncle by blood I can see where my father and uncle get the silver eyes from. But that is the only resemblance.
“This must be Luna Eris Samuels. It must be a relief to be away from that horrible pack. You know they stole my sister and breed her like a bitch before they killed her.” Fisting my hands so hard my nails dug in. Keeping a neutral face I nod. In the corner of my eye, I see ros nod as well.
“Please come in and join us. We have been sending all the she-wolves to the kitchen but I do believe your mate would be most helpful in the meeting. The betas bedmate see will be shown to the kitchen “ Brent says as he snaps his fingers. When the beta grabbed ros and pulled her close I saw her flinch. Yep, he’s dead too.
“My mate is a lifetime friend of the Luna also born and bred in the black rose. She is a product of two males and a bitch. She’s the delta's offspring.” Brent now looking at rosemary for the first time. If he does not see the silver eyes of his bloodline I want to know what he sees. Yes, rosemary’s eyes have more of a black silver to them but silver is still there. He nods holding his hand out towards the open door.
Pushing me forward I start walking wanting to pull away from this male I have to play the role Eris was playing. I want to know what fucking game she’s playing here. I would never let a wolf lay his hands on me nor had I thought Eris would. But today tells me all I need to know.
At the end of the hall, a door is closed with two medium-sized males standing on either side. One look at them was all I needed to know they are dead inside. Just walking husks of men following orders. They open the door as we get closer. Paul places his hand on my lower back making shivers of disgust run up my spine. How does Eris let this man touch her?
Steering me to a couple of chairs he pulls one out and motions for me to sit. As he pushes the chair in he leans down and whispers “keep your trap shut unless I ask you things. Just because I can’t control you around your worthless father does not mean I can’t control you here.” The venom in his tone told me he would love nothing more than to put his hands on me. Staring ahead I make note of the males around the room.
These are the packs that have had beef with my pack at one time or another. Looking around the room I twist the bracket around my waist looking for the lock. When I feel her magic spark in me. I can see threads around others like strings. All gray in color. It reminds me of when Ambrose was talking about my emotions after he or well I helped break him free and become whole. I wonder if this is how Eris sees everyone all the time.
Some of the strings seem to be thicker than others. Watching the shift as they talk or move about the room lets me see how they affect others. It’s fascinating. Unlike my own gifts, I don’t feel I can pull them in to fuel myself. It’s more of I can touch it and pull and twist maybe braid the emotions. Eris can change how someone feels about things. Sharp sudden pain in my shin has me looking to my left. Ros shakes her head. Her shoulder moves slightly. Following it to her hands “twist back stupid” then she twists her hand around her wrist. Following suit I feel the magic drain again. Looking at her in question she shakes her head. Oh, we are talking later.
Brent clears his throat grabbing the room's attention. “with the arrival of alpha Paul and beta Jesse we are all here. Shall I call for drinks before we lock the doors?” he asks as several males take their seats. The doors open and a couple of sickly thin she-wolves hobble on their feet shuffle and scrape the floor. They are showing signs of abuse along with malnutrition.
Setting platters down they limp back out before the doors are shut and locked. “now why have I called you all here I am sure you wondering. Well, it’s come to the attention of many that the black rose has gotten a big head. As I’m sure you are aware they stole my sister along with the sister of alpha Apollo. My son Loki works closely with alpha Apollo and even he wants to be rid of that horrible pack. My sister was one of the top bitches I had before she was stolen. Then they tried to ruin the Winters's pack by streaming the princess. Then his pet witch cursed the princess Eos. She had to take a chosen mate. The reign of the Samuels needs to end.
Luckily for us, alpha Paul and beta Jesse were luckily mated to the adopted daughter of Phillip Samuels. And the delta's offspring. Rumor has it that she is from my pup. I have learned recently not only did the Samuels steal my sister but my pup. I was never given to chance or opportunity to raise my pup. But with my niece.” Pointing to ros. “and the daughter of the alpha.” Pointing to me. “we all are now blessed with an opportunity to be rid of the black rose pack for good.”
The room explodes in cheers.
It took all of the willpower I could muster up not to rip this bracket off and show them just how wrong they are about my pack my family. Ros pushing my foot with hers helped to keep me present in this meeting as they talk about how they planned to take out the black rose. All of their plans are to kill my father before he can pass the title to me. A spy had informed them I may have magic. And confirmed through blood I am a Winters. But Eris did not pass their test. How? We are identical well mostly identical twins. How can she be a Winters and I not?
This meeting is giving me a migraine.
