Chapter 12
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“Somad, for daring to threaten your Alpha, you are hereby stripped of your position as an elder of Frostpine” Rowan growled angrily, his hands clenched in anger.
He was clearly holding himself back from acting rashly and so was Silas.
Somad kept glaring at Rowan “You act all high and mighty because your brother is a primordial. Do you really think everyone in Frostpine respects you?!”
He suddenly started laughing like a maniac “They only fear that your brother might come after them if they do anything to you” he turned to look at Zoran with a sneer.
“Your brother keeps you as his loyal guard dog and you are very well aware of it. If he really cared, he would have made you his Beta” Somad tried to stir up a disagreement between the brothers but Zoran remained calm while Rowan’s face darkened with fury.
Zoran gazed at him calmly, not taking a step from where he was standing,his body still shielding Naelis from everyone else.
“Considering the fact that you are the eldest council member, who is said to have decades of cultivation and immense wisdom, I am utterly disappointed by your level of reasoning” Zoran said calmly and Somad’s face froze, as he finally realized that he had truly doomed himself.
He looked around the room, the other elders were staring at him in disgust, the guards who usually bow to greet him were now restraining him recklessly and his son, who had arrived with the other guards couldn't even look at his face.
Zoran observed the changes in his expression “My brother has repeatedly offered me the position of Beta but I always declined because I don't want a position that brings me too much attention”
“He doesn't deserve your explanation brother, let him be taken to where he belongs… In prison with other filts like him!” Rowan snarled.
Zoran gave him a calm smile “My explanation is not for him, it's for every other person present and to clarify everything once and for all”
Rowan gestures for the guards to take Somad away “No.. No, I have contributed a lot to the growth of Frostpine. I was your father's advisor and he promised me that I would not be mistreated even when he is no more”
Rowan glanced at him, his eyes were filled with fury “My father promised you… Not me”
The guards immediately dragged Somad out of the room.
“All his family members that hold any position in Frostpine should be dismissed with immediate effect. We can't have traitors within us” Rowan ordered before turning to face Naelis.
“Naelis, how are you feeling?” he asked with a worried tone before glancing in Sila's direction. “Take her to the family doctor, ensure she is well taken care of”
“Yes, father” Silas quickly walked towards Naelis but Zoran was still shielding her behind him.
Naelis gently tapped Zoran’s shoulder, her touch felt hit on his back and he quickly moved aside like she was aflame.
His wolf was still extremely resistant to part with her, it wanted her to be where he could protect her at the slightest hint of danger.
“It's just a little scratch, nothing to be all tensed and worried about” Naelis said.
She just felt like saying it to calm him down.. She was still very shocked by how he went all protective when she was in danger.
Naelis could swear that she saw his calm demeanor shatter earlier.
When Silas led her out of the room, he led her towards the east wing of the mansion, where the doctor resides.
“Did you notice anything weird about that elder?” Naelis suddenly asked and Silas turned to look at her in shock.
“You noticed too?”
Naelis gave him a side eye “What makes you think I wouldn't notice such an obvious thing?” she frowned.
Silas fell into a deep contemplation. “He acted like he didn't care about his own life or family. I mean, even if he wanted to do something like that, he could have waited for the man to be locked up then secretly get rid of him”
“Looking at it from another perspective, it could be that whatever that man would have said could make the elder have an even more terrible end, so he chose the most lenient option” Naelis also told him her thoughts.
Silas sighed heavily “Let's forget about that for now, did you notice the slight change in my cold uncle? I have never seen him like that before”
Naelis smirked triumphantly but the movement caused her to pull slightly on the wound in her neck “Ahhshh” she touched the wound, it wasn't bleeding anymore.
“I told you that I will definitely get him” she bragged but they had to stop talking as the doctor opened the door to allow them in.
“Hello Silas, the servant has already briefed me about the situation” the doctor said with a polite smile.
“Greetings uncle Tony, this is my friend, Naelis” Silas said with a polite tone and Naelis smiled.
“Please sit, Miss Naelis. So I can have a good view of your injury” Tony said and immediately checked on the wound.
“Luckily, it's not deep but you will have to make sure it doesn't come in contact with water for a week,”Tony advised after cleaning and bandaging it.
“Thank you, uncle Tony” Silas and Naelis said in unison as they were about to leave.
“I need to go somewhere”
“I don't think you should disturb my uncle at the moment”
Naelis frowned at him and had the urge to punch him.
What does he mean by disturb?.
“Disturb?.. How about I disturb you instead?” Naelis cracked her knuckles and grabbed his shoulder before throwing him against the wall.
Silas was stunned as he didn't expect her to react like that.
She placed her hand behind his head and lowered her head with a smirk. Anyone that sees them from afar would think they were having a make out session.
Silas glanced around nervously “Nae, anyone can see us… Stop messing around” he said with a pleading voice.
“I just want to disturb you, are you scared?” Naelis slowly ran her finger over his lips.
“Uncle!”
“Nice try but you will have to find another excuse to make me leave you” Naelis whispered and smirked while slowly running her hands down Silas chest.
“Miss Haldrith, please exhibit a little bit of self control”
Naelis’s hands immediately froze and she quickly turned around to see Zoran’s calm eyes staring intensely at her.
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