I looked ahead and saw the man himself, Prince Rufus Duncan, at the entrance of the banquet hall. He wore a silver suit, most likely customized to fit him perfectly. His facial features were handsome, but cold enough to make everyone around him flinch whenever he moved.
Some werewolves were just born to be kings, and Rufus was definitely one of them.
“Prince Rufus, I’m so glad you could make it. I am Shawn Gibson, the future Alpha of the Black Moon Pack.” I strode forward and spoke in a flattering manner.
But Rufus didn’t even reply. He just coldly glanced at me. In his eyes, I was probably no different from any other ordinary werewolf in this room.
Smiling awkwardly, I reached out my hand and pointed him to a direction. “You must be tired after your journey. Please, have a seat.”
Other than giving a speech and becoming the new Alpha, it seemed that this banquet also became an opportunity for me to try and please Rufus. Still, he didn’t say much no matter what I tried. It was difficult to even get close to him. But although he was acting indifferent now, I still had to do my best in flattering him. I was willing to do anything for power.
When the banquet was about to come to an end, I walked up to him with bright eyes.
“Prince Rufus, I have prepared a room for you that I think you will like. I have left a small gift there for you.” I spoke ambiguously in a low voice and winked, hoping he would understand what I was implying.
Seeing that he still wasn’t going to respond, I said, “Well, I hope you have a great night.”
Rufus’ POV
I lazily sat on my chair. As I watched Shawn try to flatter me desperately, I couldn’t help but feel that all this was funny.
With a new Alpha like this, the Black Moon Pack seemed to be doomed. Not only was he a fool, but he also seemed to have poor vision.
“I hope the arrangement I’ve prepared for you will be satisfactory, Prince Rufus. If there is anything else you’d like, please don’t hesitate to tell me. I will have it brought to you as soon as possible.”
Shawn was still blabbering on about something. I had never met a man more talkative than the usual woman.
I rubbed my temples and felt a headache coming on.
“Another attack of that illness? It’s not even evening yet,” my wolf Omar asked.
“I’m afraid it came early this time.”
“Maybe we should leave now.”
“No, I can still take it. Besides, if I leave now, it’ll just attract even more attention.”
Every full moon, I would be attacked by the most painful and splitting headaches that would make me lose control of myself.
In order not to hurt anyone, I learned to just lock myself in my room whenever it was time.
I agreed to come to this ceremony in behalf of my father because I didn’t think I would have an early attack.
Nevertheless, I endured the pain as best as I could until the banquet was over.
By that time, my head felt like it was being pounded on by thousands of hammers all at the same time.
That primitive desire to destroy everything in my path was slowly making its way out of my body.
I had to control myself and stay rational until I could be alone.
But this nosy Alpha stayed beside me and decided to test the limit of my patience.
Rufus’ POV
I lounged lazily in my chair. Watching Shawn desperately try to flatter me, I couldn’t help but find the whole scene amusing.
With a new Alpha like him, the Black Moon Pack seemed destined for doom. Not only was he a fool, but his poor judgment was glaringly obvious.
“I hope the arrangements I’ve prepared for you are satisfactory, Prince Rufus. If there’s anything else you’d like, please don’t hesitate to tell me. I’ll have it brought to you immediately,” Shawn prattled on endlessly.
I had never encountered a man who talked more than the average woman. Rubbing my temples, I felt a headache brewing.
“Another attack of that illness? It’s not even evening yet,” my wolf, Omar, asked.
“I’m afraid it came early this time.”
“Maybe we should leave now.”
“No, I can still manage. Besides, leaving now would only attract more attention.”
Every full moon, I was plagued by excruciating, splitting headaches that caused me to lose control. To avoid hurting anyone, I had learned to isolate myself in my room during those episodes.
I had agreed to attend this ceremony on behalf of my father, assuming I wouldn’t have an early attack.
But as the banquet progressed, I endured the pain as best I could. By the time it ended, my head felt as though thousands of hammers were pounding against it simultaneously. A primitive desire to destroy everything in my path was beginning to bubble to the surface.
I had to control myself and stay rational until I could retreat to solitude. Yet this nosy Alpha clung to me, seemingly determined to test the limits of my patience.
“Prince Rufus, let me accompany you myself.” Shawn caught up to me.
I sighed and turned to him. “I’m sorry, but I would prefer to be alone for some peace and quiet.”
I tried to smile, but I was aware that my tone did not sound friendly at all.
Shawn’s face turned red as a tomato as he pursed his lips and covered his mouth, nodding vigorously.
“Please, go.” I coldly glanced at him.
“Right away, Prince Rufus.” Shawn turned around and hurriedly left.
Once I finally sent Shawn away, I briskly walked to my room. I could barely hold the beast inside any longer.
Sylvia’s POV
I woke up dazed, but the cold air blowing on my body was enough to sober me up quickly.
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