The Rebel
Chapter 36

New guests were arriving and the elder and his wife excused themselves to us to welcome them.

Logan walked forward and I followed him.

We met a few guests and I was already tired. My cheeks hurt from smiling so much and I felt dizzy setting in.

It happened more often these days, I rubbed my head to get Logan to stop the conversation and look at me.

” Are you fine ? »

He asked holding my shoulders and I just nodded.

“I’m just tired. You can continue, I’ll go sit somewhere. »

His gaze stayed on me and I rolled my eyes. What is this possessiveness coming from him?

” Come. »

That’s all he said as he pulled me over and sat me down on an empty table.

He said something to the waiters and within minutes my table was filled with food.

He offered me a glass of water and I drank it slowly.

” You must be hungry. Eat something. »

I tried to send him away, telling him I was fine, but he was stubborn.

“I’m fine, Logan. The guests…”

“They can wait, Vera. You have to eat first. Did you sleep well last night? »

I simply nodded, pulling the first dish towards me. And I started eating it.

He stared at me, and I felt my cheeks turn red.

” I am fine now. »

I lied to him.

He opened his mouth to say something when I heard some guests calling after him. He nodded at them and came closer to me.

I looked down at my plate, and he cupped my face in his palms and placed a soft k**s on my head.

My heart began to pound in my chest at his gesture.

” I will be back in a few minutes. Stay here. »

I just nodded and he left, tucking my bangs behind my ear. I looked up at his retreating back to see everyone staring at him as he walked gracefully.

The girls were speechless at him and others had a hard time talking to him for even a minute.

He was the werewolf king after all.

We expected no less from him.

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“I’ve never seen you around here, my dear. »

I looked at the blue eyed boy, a smoldering look on his face like he was trying to impress me.

“That’s because it’s my first time here.

Ah where are my manners… I am the Alpha Ross of Shadow’s pack. »

I just gave him a small smile and tried to ignore him. ” What is his problem ? Why won’t he leave me alone? »

“And you are?” “, he asked with a charming smile and I spoke coldly.

“Red. »

“Just Red?” Like the color red? »

“Like the red of b***d. »

He chuckled nervously, and my eyes searched for Logan. Where is he ?

“So Red. Tell me, what are your hobbies… Like what do you like to do in your free time? »

Looking at him coldly, I took a sip of my drink. I replied:

“Kill. I like killing bastard men in my free time. »

He looked at me, stunned. His Adams apple started moving as he swallowed and looked at me in disbelief.

He laughed, covering his shock.

” Not bad. I like your sense of humor. »

I just shrugged my shoulders and went back to sipping my drink.

“Excuse me…I…I have to go somewhere. It was nice talking with you

…Red. » I didn’t bother to answer, because he literally ran away. Which made me smile.

What a coward.

My gaze wandered around and stopped on him. His back was turned towards me and I saw a girl’s arm on his shoulder.

She had just made a joke and it seemed like everyone started laughing, including him.

His smiling face turned to look at me over his shoulder and I immediately looked down.

How did he know I was looking at him?

I felt the b***d rush to my cheeks. A few minutes later, I dared to look up again.

The girl was next to him. She no longer touched him.

I didn’t know why, but I felt relieved. Why was his proximity to him affecting me?

It wasn’t my problem.

So why couldn’t I stop looking at her? She was tall… taller than me.

Her physique was toned and her figure had an hourglass shape.

She was beautiful, nonetheless, but the way she was dressed!

Anyone could have said she was a tease.

I was too simple compared to her. I wore very little makeup and my dress was the least revealing of all the women here.

My battle scars are one reason, but they remind me of my true potential.

My true strength.

I was in no way inferior to them.

Lost in thought, I didn’t realize when soft music started playing and everyone started getting on the dance floor.

A speech for the couple was given and everyone raised their flutes of champagne in celebration.

The same girl started dancing with Logan, but her eyes. They were constantly glued to me.

She tried to get his attention, but he completely ignored her.

This time her eyes met mine and I saw her clearly in them.

Jealousy.

I hated these words and these feelings, considering them too insignificant in a world where bigger problems remain.

Finishing my drink, I was about to get up when I felt a presence behind me.

Looking up, I saw Logan behind me with a charming smile on his lips.

“Can I have a dance with you, my lioness?” »

I looked behind him to see everyone staring at me. Some even stopped dancing.

Swallowing, I nodded slightly.

I placed my hand in his palm as he led me towards the dance floor.

My eyes looked down when the music suddenly changed and he pulled me towards him.

My forehead hit his chest and I looked up at him in surprise.

” What are you doing ? They’re all looking…er. »

He started moving to the music.

His breath hit my forehead.

“Let them watch.” »

Moving his hands from my waist, he took both of my hands and had me place them on his shoulder.

His own hand came back to rest on my waist and I began to move with him.

“Look at me Vera.

» He ordered me for the second time and I surprisingly obeyed. Without discussing with him.

His gray orbs remained fixed on mine. His lips at my eye level.

“She was the daughter of the elder Zander. It is important to maintain a good relationship with her. »

He was talking about the girl who was standing next to him earlier. This information made me feel better…I didn’t know why.

“You don’t have to tell me. It’s your personal matter. »

His fingers on my waist started to make circles and I closed my eyes. I could feel it… the tingling… They were starting again.

“I wanted to do it. »

That’s all he said, whispering close to my ear and I felt his breath near my earlobe.

He stayed like that.

With his head in the crook of my neck.

Making goosebumps appear on my skin.

Surprisingly, I didn’t push him away, letting my palms rest on his chest.

When suddenly, I felt a thud under my palm.

To just realize it was his heart.

Was it not beating faster than normal or was I just imagining it?

He spun me around and I felt like I was flying with him.

He gently manipulated my body so that it turned and twirled with him.

It was fun.

I liked that.

When suddenly his hand came back to rest on the bare skin of my back. And I protested.

“Logan don’t…”

“Shh,” he said and then, keeping a firm grip on my waist, he let go of one of my legs and held on to my thigh.

My eyes widened but before I could do or say anything he started spinning us around and panic set in.

Everything was moving…

I held on to him tightly, locking my fingers behind his neck to stop myself from falling.

Everyone around stopped dancing to look at us in awe.

And I felt like my nerves were on edge.

Was this man crazy? Where did he learn to dance like that?

“Just let go, Vera. I’ve got you. »

“Are you f…?” »

I couldn’t finish my sentence, he lifted me completely off the ground. His strong grip on my waist held me tightly. His face was just below my chest and I felt like I was flying through the air.

” Trust me. »

Was all he said as his grip around my waist tightened further and he reached down.

No… No… No… Not that… Anything but that.

In a matter of seconds, I was propelled into the air at full power.

A cry escaped my lips as I saw him walking away from me.

The distance between us increased, his touch went downwards as I literally flew through the air.

If time stopped at that moment, I would say it was the scariest but also the most exciting move of my life.

This is what freedom felt like.

But this dream would end in a few short seconds.

After the ascent, came the descent and I felt myself falling.

I let myself go to gravity.

I closed my eyes, afraid I might break an arm or a leg, but I was cushioned by strong arms.

My frightened eyes opened to look into his calm gray eyes, as he held me in his arms like his wife.

Loud applause echoed through the hall and I forgot everything for a second, just looked into his eyes.

They seemed to be my world at the moment.

To only have a smile lingering on his lips.

This… All this… Him.. Me… It’s complete.

This feeling… This euphoria… It was incredible.

He whispered in my ear, snapping me out of the trance of his eyes.

“I hope you enjoyed your flight, my lioness. »

And that’s when I lashed out at him, swearing blasphemies and pushing him away from me.

He didn’t care about my aggression.

He held onto me tightly.

He smiled at me and I didn’t realize I was giggling along with him.

But my smile disappeared when, suddenly, gagging reflexes kicked in and I felt all the delicious treats I ate revolting in my stomach.

Shit ! I should have known.

This is not new. I do it every day. But he didn’t know that.

Pushing him aside, I rushed to the bathroom, unaware that he was calling me from behind.

The reality of only fourteen days remaining in my life hit me hard.

And a tear escaped my eye, and I wiped it away with my arm before anyone could see it, before anyone could know the pain I hid behind that smile.

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Benjamin was in the corner, sipping his drink.

His eyes rested on the King.

The applause echoed through the room and he couldn’t help but smile.

He imagined everything he planned for the girl who made him the monster he is today.

The girl who left him struggling between life and death every new moon.

The girl known as Vera Red.

“Fourteen days, Vera. Count your blessings, because the day of the next full moon is coming.

“I promise you will beg me to forgive you, like I begged you to do. »

Gulping down his drink, he smiled as he looked in the mirror.

The lenses hide his heterochromia well and no one could guess that the handsome man was more of a handsome monster.

Smiling to himself, he followed the girl to the bathroom.

Make it known.

The true face of the monster she thought was dead.