“Well, it would be great if you are.”
It seemed that Geoffrey was not only ambitious, but shameless, too. Being Alpha wasn’t enough for him. He also wanted manipulate my power to his benefit.
“I’ll think about it only after I am sure Sylvia is safe and sound.” Even if he wanted to negotiate with me, he needed to prove he had a bargaining chip.
Geoffrey chuckled and didn’t answer me right away. Instead, he walked to the boy and fished out a candy from his pocket. “Here you go.”
The boy hesitated and took the candy carefully.
It was just an ordinary piece of candy, but the boy seemed to cherish it very much and didn’t eat it right away.
Geoffrey patted the boy’s head. He continued, “In my years as Alpha, my political performance never declined. The border has always been safe, and our pack has paid the most in taxes every year. I believe that in the future, I will definitely be an asset to you. Now, you do realize that only a small portion of our pack’s werewolves are sacrificed in exchange for the peace and development of the entire race. What’s the harm in that? Those who achieve greatness should not care about details.”
Even Warren couldn’t stand Geoffrey’s bullshit any longer. “Peace between werewolves and vampires doesn’t depend solely on you. Don’t use your ambition as an excuse.”
Even Warren couldn’t stand Geoffrey’s bullshit any longer. “Peace between werewolves and vampires doesn’t depend solely on you. Don’t use your ambition as an excuse.”
“You’re a monster.” Flora was also disgusted. She spat on the ground and then continued, “Those who were sacrificed by you were also werewolves. They’re citizens of our empire, not your personal property. You can’t just do whatever you want to them!”
Geoffrey sneered and pointed at the boy with disdain. “Can’t you see? They’re all just garbage! Only useless nobodies live outside the wall. Sacrificing themselves is the greatest contribution they could make to the werewolf race. They should be proud of it! It’s better to add some heroic color to their own lives than to simply die of starvation or disease, isn’t it?”
Flora’s POV
Geoffrey’s shamelessness really crossed the line.
I wrinkled my nose in disgust. “Shouldn’t a leader have a conscience? Not only do you use werewolves’ lives as a bargaining chip, but you’ve also made your pack a living hell. You make me sick.”
“Little girl, there’s no need to get so worked up.” Geoffrey shrugged off what I said without batting an eyelash. He shrugged, as though he was helpless. “You’re too young. If it weren’t for this wall, the vampires would have already invaded the city. Besides, the werewolves outside the wall are all weak. It’s simply survival of the fittest. It’s better for them to die than to live and waste air and resources.”
“What the fuck are you talking about, old man?” Angry beyond belief, I turned to the trembling Felix and couldn’t help but yell at him. “Don’t you have anything to say for yourself?”
Felix looked terrified. He squatted on the ground and hugged his knees tightly, rocking back and forth. In that moment, it was as though he really was useless rubbish, just as Geoffrey had said.
I rushed over and pulled Felix to his feet. “Say something! What are you so afraid of? You were so talkative before! Why won’t you say anything now?”
Felix felt as weightless as a ragdoll when I pulled him. “Don’t hurt me please!” he yelped in fear.
“Why, you-!” My eyes turned red with anger. It was the first time that I had been so angry in my life.
When Felix showed us his sewer home, I was under the impression that he was a tough boy. Little did I know that he was actually a coward.
Warren walked up to me, gently pulled my hand away from the boy, and patted my back comfortingly. “He’s just a child, Flora.”
I shot Felix one last glare before turning around. I didn’t want to talk to him anymore.
Geoffrey smiled complacently. “I know it’s a foreign concept to you right now, but it doesn’t matter. Why don’t you all go back and get some rest? After all, you haven’t slept all night. We shall meet again tomorrow to continue this conversation.”
“No. You have to tell us where Sylvia is first.” I couldn’t go back like this. A shameless werewolf like Geoffrey might stir up trouble again.
“Don’t worry. Miss Todd is safe now, I promise.”
Now Geoffrey had his bargaining chip, he acted very calmly. “By the way, I hope you can keep your mouths shut about what happened tonight, or else I cannot guarantee Miss Todd’s safety.”
“Fuck you! I’ll smash your head to pieces! Shame on you, you scumbag!” As I spoke, I rushed towards him. I was blinded by anger. At the thought that Sylvia might be injured and locked up in a dungeon, I couldn’t help myself. “Fight me if you have the balls!”
Rufus, who had been silent for a long time, stopped me. With an unusually calm expression on his face, he said, “Let’s go back first. We can talk about this tomorrow.”
Rufus, who had been silent for a long time, stopped me. With an unusually calm expression on his face, he said, “Let’s go back first. We can talk about this tomorrow.”
“No!”
I raised my fist to punch him. However, Warren held my wrist and pulled me aside. “Calm down, Flora. The problem won’t be solved with violence.”
Reluctantly, I withdrew my fist and snorted loudly.
“Call me if something happens,” Rufus said briskly. Then, he left.
Looking at his lonesome and arrogant back, I felt very sorry for him. Rufus should’ve been suffering tens of thousands of times more than anyone else at the moment.
God damn it! Fuck Geoffrey! This was all his fault.
I gave Geoffrey a ferocious glare then turned around and left in a huff. Warren hurried to catch up with me.
As I was walking back to my accommodation, I suddenly felt sick. I rushed to the road side and threw up.
Damn it! Geoffrey was making my stomach churn.
Flora’s POV
Warren was frightened by my sudden vomiting.
Rubbing my back, he seemed to be in panic. “What’s wrong? Did you eat something wrong today?”
I couldn’t even speak a complete sentence. My stomach ached so much and I vomited so hard that I cried. “Tissue…”
Warren immediately handed me a handkerchief and I grabbed it to wipe my mouth.
After a while, I finally felt better. I let go of Warren’s hand, but I still felt dazed.
“Are you okay?” Warren looked at me with concern.
I shook my head and waved my hand. “I’m fine. Maybe I was just pissed off by Geoffrey.”
“You can throw up from anger? Seriously, Flora, are you still in good health or not? You haven’t been eating properly the past days.” Warren smoothed the wig on my head. “I’ll find a doctor for you.”
“No, thanks. Maybe it’s the climate here that I’m not used to.” I waved my hand and suddenly realized something. I raised my eyes. “How did you know that I haven’t been eating properly?”
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