SWNOVELS Chapter 96
Chapter 96
AMELIA'S POV
It was high time I reported to the Queen Mother about the duties she sent me.
Normally, I ought to report to her immediately I returned that same day or very
early the next day, but I didn’t. The events of the day had left me feeling drained
and unsettled, and I had needed some time to gather my thoughts before facing
her.
Heading to her place at a later time, I could only hope that Varef wasn't there
since he wouldn't cease to use any opportunity he gets against me. I could say
the Queen Mother won't give in to him and the case should turn otherwise.
As I made my way to the Queen Mother's chambers, a sense of apprehension
gnawed at my insides, threatening to consume me with its relentless grip..
Upon getting to the ornate doors that led to the Queen Mother's chambers, my
heart pounded in my chest like a drumbeat of impending doom. I couldn't shake
the feeling of dread that clung to me like a shadow as I carried every single step
there.
But I squared my shoulders and straightened my spine, summoning every ounce
of courage and determination that I possessed. Whatever happens, I've always
survived.
With a deep breath, I stepped into the Queen Mother's chambers. And as I
caught sight of her regal figure seated upon her throne, I immediately lowered my
head in respect.
“Canthra Minerva,” I greeted her respectfully, bowing low before her. “I'm here to
report about the last order you gave to me.”
“Quite alright, I'm all ears.”
“Just like you ordered, I moved closer to him, we talked and spent a bit long time
together. Now, he thinks I'm with him because of the mate bond.”
“That's good. Were you able to get anything from him?”
“Nothing definite yet. I tried inciting him against the Alpha of Moon Shadow but it
didn’t work. More or less like my words had no impact on him and I didn’t want to
push it.” I paused, studying Canthra Minerva’s expression.
“He’s so clean at heart and does everything according to protocols” I added
quickly.
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“Does that mean you weren't able to do what I sent you?” She queried strongly.
D amn! Her voice was so scary here. If I couldn't justify myself, I would definitely
be punished and I didn’t want that. No knew wants a punishment from the Queen
Mother.
“We can't say that yet, Queen mother, I'm trying my best to get to him. It seems
he’s a bit wary of me at the moment due to how me met and my identity. He
knows I'm a Canthrastra.”
A sudden knock on her door interrupted our conversation.
“It's Varef.” The voice came from outside. Oh heavens, why now? The mere
mention of Varef's name sent a chill down my spine, a cold reminder of the
simmering tension that lingered between us like a storm cloud on the h orizon.
I exchanged a fleeting glance with the Queen Mother silently making prayers to
the Moon Goddess that things work in my favour.
“Allow him entry,” she commanded, her voice ringing out with quiet authority.
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Quickly, I moved to obey her command, crossing the chamber to unbolt the door.
and allow Varef entry. As the door opened to reveal his presence, a surge of
tension filled the air like a thick and suffocating force.
Varef entered the chamber with a confident stride, his gaze sweeping over us
with a predatory gleam in his eyes.
“Apologies for the interruption, Queen Mother,” he said smoothly with an obvious
feigned courtesy. “But I felt it necessary to speak with you regarding a matter of
utmost importance.”
The Queen Mother regarded him with a cool detachment, her expression
unreadable as she gestured for him to proceed.
“Speak, Varef,” she said.
“Oh no,
first.”
I can see you're talking with Amelia. Why don’t you conclude with her
Da mmit! Why has this creature been a bane to my simple life? I couldn't help but
smirk inwardly.
“That's right.” Queen mother directed her gaze at me.
“After all you said, I'll say you still don’t have the skill to do what I sent you. You
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need more definite wats. You e got everything as a Canthrastra and as a lady.
Use your brains! Define your methods!” She warned and I couldn't help but lower
my head. I wasn't expecting any praises from her earlier, so I wasn’t that hurt
when she howled at me.
Varef's lips curled into a sly smirk as he turned his attention to me, his eyes
narrowing with undisguised malice.
“That reminds me, Amelia,” he said, his voice dripping with venom. “I couldn't
help but notice your delayed report to the Queen Mother. Is there something
you're hiding?”
My heart clenched in my chest at his words, a sickening feeling of dread settling
in the pit of my stomach. I knew that Varef would not hesitate to use any
opportunity to undermine me, to cast doubt upon my loyalty and competence in
the eyes of the Queen Mother.
But despite the fear that threatened to consume me, I refused to back down.
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There is nothing to hide, Varef,” I
replied evenly and steadily despite
the tremor of unease that ran
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through me. “I merely needed some
time to gather my thoughts before
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Varef's smirk widened into a
predatory grin, his eyes gleaming
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with malicious amusement. “Of
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course, Amelia,” he said with
wy
sarcasm. “I'm sure you had your
reasons. And by gathering your
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thoughts, you mean...” He trailed off.
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I gritted my teeth against the urge to
lash out at him, to defend myself
against his baseless accusations.
But I knew that to do so would only
play into his hands, giving him the
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Instead, I held my head high, meeting his gaze with a steely resolve. No matter
what obstacles he threw in my path, I would not waver.
“You're not saying anything, Amelia” he spoke again, getting my anger to its
peak.
I glanced at Canthra Minerva and I saw that she was expecting my answer to
Varef's question. Quickly, I averted my gaze, staring at the ground
How do I tell them that I was really affected by being with Donald all day long?
How did I tell them that I had a hard time controlling my wolf the whole time I was
around him?
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“Don't tell me you got attracted to him for real” Varef began walking around me,
testing my patience.
“Is that what happened? Were you going crazy with the need to touch him? With
the feeling to have him all to yourself? Or with...”
“Watch what you say!” I yelled, pulling at his clothes with my weapons out open
in the air. I really couldn't hold it in
anymore.
“Amelia!” Canthra Minerva growled at me, glaring daggers.
Oh, Goddess, what have I done? I just broke the rule and there was no doubt
that punishment awaited me.