Chapter 57

Soma’s POV

Getting to the pack lands was fast, I was glad. I couldn’t wait to eat with Nick and have him get to know Oliver. For some reason Nick has been acting weird all day, I don’t know if it’s because he is worried about me, or if he knows what is going to happen and he doesn’t want to face it.

“Are you okay?” I nudged him.

“Yeah I’m tired I think the flight from London upset my stomach,” he said with a pout. “I want to hang out tonight but I think I’ll go to bed early tonight so you can show me around the pack lands and see what Kingdom you’ll have,” he said nodding playfully.

“Maybe, I am still learning in. Oliver hasn't let me travel far from the house unless he was close or with me.” I said shrugging my shoulders. “But I will show you what I can, he might have to tag along.” I joked.

“I don’t mind him coming, I know he’s Alpha here and I will show him that respect I promise,” Nick said.

“Thanks, I’ve missed you.” I squeezed into him.

Even though he was acting weird, he was still my best friend. I hope that whatever was bothering him would come to light and he will let me help him through it, if not I understand. I know he is worried about the Lycans around us, but they haven't threatened me or done anything that would make me wonder if they were going to hurt me.

“Why don’t we show you where you’ll be staying,” Oliver said interrupting us. “I mean you’re tired so I don’t want you having to walk around wondering where your room is,” he said looking at me. “I promise he isn't that far from us.”

“Yeah, I think that is a good idea.” Nick yawned.

“Alright hurry up, I’m going to see what they have for dinner,” I said leaving them near the stairs.

I wanted to go with them, but I felt like they needed a few minutes to chat. Something is going on with the both of them, maybe they knew something I didn’t and they didn’t know how to tell me, I was going to be worried if they heard from the Council already.

I helped the Omegas get the food onto the tables. I knew they worked hard even though they wait until we’re finished eating to eat, which is something I want to change. If we’re going to be a family we need to act like it. They are no less than anyone else, and I want Oliver to see that and I hope he understands what I would like to do.

“Finally.” I mused when I saw Oliver and Nick coming, they were in some kind of serious conversation, I wasn't going to bother. If they wanted me to know what they were talking about they would tell me when we sat down and eat.

“Sorry.” Nick blushed. “We have a problem,” he said looking at Oliver.

“Oh?” I asked as we all sat down.

“The Council is coming tomorrow,” Oliver said with his hands folded on the table, I could tell he was trying to hold himself together, I knew what was coming and I didn’t like it. “Tomorrow we will have to go with them, and then they will do some kind of questions and then finally a chance for the Lycan King to call to you,” he said with his jaw clenched.

“I, I thought we would have some more time,” I said with tears threatening to come out. “I am not ready for this. I was just adjusting to everything and now this is happening. I don’t think I want to go, can’t we just run from this?”

“No,” Nick growled. “You have to face this, this is the only way you can get through this. We need to show them you are strong and that you plan to be Luna here in the states. If you can convince them that you are doing this, then they might let us stay here.” he said touching my hand. “Please Soma I know you’re scared but we have to be strong, we will be there with you I promise.”

I didn’t say anything, I knew he was right. I would face it, I would face them like I was losing my life. I didn’t care what they had to say, they would hear me out. I would tell them I am not some child that they could tell them what to do. I would make them see that I can make smart decisions, this felt stupid but I guess it was something I had to prove.

“I have to accept whatever fate they are willing to give me,” I said without looking at either one of them. I didn’t want them to see the hurt I was already feeling. I wanted to get up and run and hide, but I knew that was being a coward.

After Nick went to bed, Oliver came to my room with me. I cried in his arms, it hurt so much this was probably the last time I felt love.

“I’m sorry Oliver I didn’t mean for any of this to happen to you,” I said with tears still coming down my face.

“It’s not your fault, no one knew this was going to happen,” he said kissing my forehead. “Come let’s lay down, we need to get some rest.”

“I don’t want to go to sleep, I don’t want to wake up tomorrow and know they are coming for me,” I said still holding onto him.

“Soma, Soma time to wake up.” I hear Oliver’s voice.

“Hm?” I said rubbing my eyes. “I told you I didn’t want to go to sleep night the nightmare begins,” I said covering my head with a pillow.

“Come on baby you have to be strong, you cannot let them know you are scared,” he said pulling the pillow away. “Besides this will show them we are strong whether they want to take us apart we will find each other again.”

Standing in Oliver’s office, I was afraid for today. Today the Council was coming for us, and we would have to face them. They would likely tell me I wasn't allowed to be with Oliver and then send me back to Lycan terrority. I didn’t like my options, but we would deal with them once they come. I didn’t want to talk to the Council I wished they would just leave us alone, but knowing what I know about them they are wise old celestial and they made the rules for the supernatural beings.

“Don't worry love we’re going to ensure everything is going to work out,” Oliver said wrapping his arms around me. “I am not going to let them ruin our lives, this is ours and ours alone.”

“I know, but you have to realize they are the ones that make the decision, if you fight it they will kill you,” I said with a sad face. “If things don’t go our way today, I want you to promise me you will not get mad and do anything crazy.”

“Soma, I don’t think I couldn’t do anything if they decide we cannot be together. I don’t want to reject you and I won't,” he said angrily. “But yes I promise you I will not get violent and I will let this play out the way it’s supposed to.”

I didn’t know what to say to him, he had every right to be pissed off. I was pissed off but trying to stay calm. I was mad they decided to mess with him when he found me. I felt like it was me they were after but I couldn’t prove it, and I didn’t know how to explain things without sounding crazy.

“If the Moon Goddess put us together then she will bring us back together,” I said grabbing his face. “I know we can get through this, it might all be a test and we need to make sure we understand that.”

“I know, but I don’t want that bastard touching you,” he growled. “If he touches you I cannot control Drew, he already hates that we’re going through with this instead of causing a war.”

“I don’t want to start a war,” I said shaking my head. “We will be fine okay,” I said planting a kiss on his lips. I wanted more but a knock stopped it.

“Yes?” Oliver growled.

“The Council is here.” the man spoke, he didn’t look at me only Oliver.

“Send them in,” Oliver said looking at me. “It’s time, we will go to their courts and there is where everything is going to happen. Don’t worry they aren't going to hurt you much, but be strong just in case we have to go through anything crazy.”

“I don’t know if I can do pain.” I joked. “But anything else brings it on I am sure we can handle it right?”

“Yes, baby we are going to handle everything.”

“Oliver Stone and I presume Miss Soma?” he said looking between the two of us.

“Council Elder Jericho.” Oliver bowed his head.