Chapter 321
She was saying my name. It took a minute for me to hear it since I had some ringing in my ears. I most have broken a few bones, but I felt them all popping into place now, the speed of my werewolf healing helping tremendously.
“Julian?” Amber asked. There were tears in her eyes, as well as some hints of fear.
What was she afraid of? I had caught her. She didn’t need to cry.
Lifting my hand, I cupped her cheek and wiped away some of the tears with my thumb.
“I’ve got you,” I told her. “I’ll never let you fall p>
“Julian,” she said again, with so much emotion in the single name. She seemed to be struggling with any other words but that. This was fine with me. I understood what she was trying to say.
By now, my bones were mostly together again, so I sat up and cupped her face with both hands now. Then, I leaned in and softly kissed her, placing my lips gently to hers.
She placed her hands over mine. When we broke for air, she finally found her voice. “I love you, Julian. I love you so much p>
The words filled my chest like air, as vital and important.
“I love you too, Amber. So much p>
It was then that I heard some aww noises from the crowd. Amber’s cheeks turned red at once, and I too felt some embarrassment as we realized we were being watched.
I lowered my hands from Amber’s face, down her arms, to hold her hands.
I still wanted to touch her, even if we had an audience now.
“What happened?” I asked.
“Olivia pushed me,” she said.
At once, we both looked up. There was no one standing on the rafters now. Wherever Olivia was, she had made a
dash for it.
I started to stand, and helped Amber up to. Turning to face the crowd now, I searched for the head of the council’s face. When I found him, I demanded.
“We know Olivia is responsible for this attack on my wife. We have to send the guard after her p>
The head of the council seemed concerned. He might have even agreed with me.
Yet, before he could speak, Tony stepped forward.
“Wait p>
Everyone in the room turned to look at him.
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“There is no time to wait,” I said. “Olivia is making her escape even now. She needs to pay for what she’s done p>
“I don’t care about Olivia,” Tony said, “Quit trying to steal the spotlight, Julian. Amber. This is a debate between the two of us, and we need to finish it p>
“There is no time for that!” I said, raising my voice now in my anger. Every moment wasted was one where Olivia was getting even further away. Ignoring Tony now, I turned once more to the head of the council. “We have to mobilize at once p>
“Don’t change the subject!” Tony growled. He stepped closer to me, getting right up in my face.
I was taller than him, and broader too. I didn’t know who he thought he was, to get into my face like this.
I glared at him, allowing my full anger as Alpha to shine through my eyes, my posture, every square inch of me.
Tony, the fool, didn’t see this as the warning it was meant to be.
“You are always stealing the spotlight, cousin,” Tony demanded. “You always got the most attention, the most love. Well, I’m sick of it. I’m sick of you. I say we end this once and for all p>
“How?” I growled.
“I demand a challenge,” Tony said. “You and me. Like the way our ancestors did. The winner gets to be the Alpha p>
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Florence
Florence is a passionate reader who finds joy in long drives on rainy days. She’s also a fan of Italian makeup tutorials, blending beauty and elegance into her everyday life.