Carrying The Alpha's Baby

Chapter Nine

Standing before the council, Rajah and Mirabel faced a formidable gathering of werewolf elders, their presence imposing and their expressions grave. Accompanied by his right-hand man and a retinue of five other trusted allies, Rajah exuded an aura of authority tempered by a hint of unease. Beside him, Mirabel stood tall, her presence a stark contrast to the imposing figures that surrounded her, her heart pounding with anticipation and anxiety.

The council wasted no time in addressing the pressing matter at hand, their questions coming swift and direct. "Why is there a human in our territory?" they demanded, their voices echoing in the hushed chamber.

Rajah's mind raced as he searched for a suitable explanation, his thoughts torn between the truth and the consequences of revealing it. In a split-second decision, he chose deception, a calculated move to protect Mirabel and safeguard their fragile peace. Without warning Mirabel, he wove a web of lies, telling the council that she was his sister, not his lover, and that she had been living far away due to her delayed transformation into a werewolf. He further claimed ignorance about the whereabouts of the man responsible for her pregnancy, casting doubt on his existence and absolving Mirabel of any wrongdoing.

As Rajah spun his tale, Mirabel's heart sank, her eyes widening in disbelief at the betrayal unfolding before her. She had trusted him to stand by her side, to speak the truth and defend their love against all odds. But now, as she stood before the council, she realized the depth of his deception and the precarious position it had placed her in.

Despite the weight of his words, Rajah maintained a stoic facade, his expression impassive as he faced the scrutiny of the council. He knew the risks of his actions, the potential consequences of lying to the elders. But in that moment, all he could think about was protecting Mirabel, shielding her from the harsh judgment of their peers, even if it meant sacrificing his own integrity in the process.

As the council deliberated their decision, tension hung thick in the air, the outcome of their verdict uncertain. For Rajah and Mirabel, the stakes had never been higher, their future hanging in the balance as they waited with bated breath for the council's judgment to be passed.