CHAPTER 5: THE CONFRONTATION
The four individuals, all superiors in their own right, surrounded by numerous Omegas and Deltas from the Silver Hunter Pack, were now all staring at each other with shock written all over their faces. None found the strength to speak for about a minute due to their awkward surprise.
Eventually, it was Alpha Titan Arden who was able to break the silence with a curious and awe-stricken question directed at the handsome Lycan King…
“What do you mean by your words to my daughter Cecilia, your Royal Highness?”
As if by instinct, One of Wolfram’s large, long-fingered hands automatically reached out to the dark brown-haired woman’s lovely face, feeling her soft cheek while cupping her smooth chin at the same time. Feeling, the usual tingles whenever he touched her, Wolfram clearly remembered being told by her that they were fated mates, yet for some odd reason he could not feel the mate bond with her. True, he could feel the attraction, chemistry and even the passion for her within him, which is why he offered her his body for that single night hoping to impregnate her…
And based by what he could see of and smell from her, he was indeed had been very successful.
Cecilia, such a beautiful name for such a lovely woman, the Lycan Liege said to himself, still not letting go of her gorgeous heart-shaped face. I wonder how it would feel like to have her by my side every time I wake up in the morning?
Whoa, what’s with that question, human? Wulfric, his wolf asked in a startled voice in his mind. Are you saying that she can easily replace all your present mistresses, including your stepsister? May I remind you that your kept women have all been with you for years while this special female of yours, you have only made love to for only one evening, months ago and has not seen her until now. Yet here you are imagining spending a life completely with her? Where did that damn thought come from, anyway? Have you gone completely mad?
Hush wolf! Have you forgotten that I chose her to bear my son and no one else? I knew that she was fertile at that time yet I decided to not mind that and still spilt my seed into her. And you also know that I have not stopped pining for her even after we separated ways. I even see her face on my mistresses’ own visages whenever I bed them. Don’t you think that means something, Wulfric?
Well, it may also possibly mean that you’ve gone completely insane, Wolfram! What could this girl possibly offer you that your other women can not?
You forget,Wulfric, that I chose her to carry my first born son.
Fortunately, his wolf was not able to make a counter for his last statement and opted to stay silent. Which offered Wolfram the opportunity to respond to his present host’s query…
“Honorable Alpha Camden, forgive my impropriety but your daughter Cecilia is the woman that I have been searching for these past months,” explained the newly-crowned Lycan King with a slight respectful bow. “And her unborn child happens to be mine, Sir.”
At that point, Marc and James have already gone out of the packhouse to join their sister, father and brother along with greeting their long-awaited special guest. All four of the Arden males inhales swiftly and sharply at what they heard from Wolfram’s confession then instantaneously utter their opinions.
“You mean, you’re the father of…”
“Does that mean, you’re one-night-stand that she…”
“And you defended her from that asshole Abe, too…”
Cecilia’s four older brother hurriedly blurted out their thoughts all at the same time yet somehow made their words understandable to everyone there. Even their Deltas and Omegas who were close enough to hear them completely understood what her three brothers were trying to say.
“Forgive our ignorance, your Highness, but we are completely unaware of the identity of the man she had slept with months ago. Besides, we never imagined, nor dared hope that the father of her unborn son would be you, Sire.”
Meanwhile, in the midst of all these discoveries and admissions, Cecilia could not help but gaze in admiration at the good-looking clean shaven, blond, solidly-built, and virile royal male in front of her…
He’s still as beautiful as the last time I’ve seen him. How I miss the way he would tenderly embrace me with those muscular and strong arms of his and the way I would feel the thrilling tingles of his touch. Does he still want to make love to me like before? Strangely enough, I hardly remember how Abe would sexually pleasure me, or even just the taste of his kiss. However, this temporary but obliging protector of mine, even if I have not seen or heard from him for months, I still remember the thrilling sensation of his touch, the delicious taste of his kisses and the deep passion and pleasure of his lovemaking which is totally incomprehensible but still wonderful at the same time.
Suddenly the said ‘beautiful man’ turned to her then offered her one of his massive hands to hold one of hers. He then bowed over her dainty fingers and gently kissed them, “Forgive my lack of manners but I seem to have forgotten to introduce myself the last time we met, My Lady. Considering the circumstances of our past meeting, please feel free to call me by my birth name, Wolfram Balfour. Never mind using my titles, Milady. For you, Wolfram will suffice,” he smoothly stated with a sweet and sincere smile.
Wolfram, such a magnificent and apt name for him, the overwhelmed formerly married female thought to herself as she felt the electrifying tingles once more from his cupid bow lip’s soft touch. He looks like an impressive and powerful archangel sent by the heavens above or the Moon Goddess herself to protect me and the child within my womb.
“Now that we have formally introduced ourselves, may I suggest that we begin our lunch so can start the assemblage after that,” the Lycan Monarch recommended with an imperceptible nod and small smile while still gently holding on to Cecilia’s hand.
“Yes, we shall, your royal highness,” Alpha Titan agreed with a broad grin. “You may sit here near the stage since we have prepared a short entertaining presentations for you to enjoy while you savor our delicious feast for you. Daughter, please accompany his Liege by sitting beside him.”
“This really feels like a wedding to me now, bro,” murmured Marc with a short and short guffaw as they took their assigned seats and him glancing at their guest and the lovely lady beside him. “Complete with the bride and groom, no less!”
“Excuse me, but I demand an audience with my wife and the man who has wronged me!” A loud voice commanded aggressively just as the Omegas were starting to serve drinks and appetizers to the lawn’s tables.
“What is the meaning of such outrage, Engineer La Rue?” Furiously roared Alpha Arden as he stood from his seat at his spot on the long table with the flower centerpieces and ivory silk cover.
“I still have a right to Cecilia, since I’m sure that she is still in love with me!” Alpha Abe thundered back at his former father-in-law.
Oh my Goddess, her he goes again, groaned the pregnant woman to herself wishing that this was all a bad dream and that she would somehow immediately wake up from it.
If only, Cecilia. If only…