Game of Thrones (Amica and Deckard) novel Chapter 45

Chapter 45

ake up to fod myself in the room. What the hell came over me last night? I thought we hate Deckand

As the thought in

right crosses my mind. Ezra’s voice ainers, satisfied and cabs “The hate is all you”

“Pain it.” 1 maater, getting off the bed and taking in my viruslings, well This is my new life now. I am the Lana of the Bloodbane pack.

Even though I never wanted this, Evandt deny it feels like a better place than the last pack I belonggeilta,

Even Dane couldn’t deny it. He made it so obvious in the way he spoke to me and in the conversations he had with his Beta

The Apex Chicle Festival is tomorris.

in tomorrow. It’s the ceremony Bane has shamed about his entire life–the sour suffered for because he coullect get in

Now I will be attending as the Lana of the Bloodbane pack. I will be introdusled to the civele.

So i cant runs alivitove. I’m here to stay. Everyone here will have to respect nie, including mary and i will not let her words get to me anymore.

Ive owed to be smarter in my dealings and to become the best Lima I can be. Even if Deckard hates me, no one will ever speak to me like I’m less. The way I was treated at the frons law pack will not be repeated here.

Im not running anymore. Fins here to stay. Everyone here will fure to respect me, including mury and i will not let her words get to me anymore.

thead straight to the shower and once I step out of the room, two new servants are already waiting for me, greeting me with polite bows. They escort me to the dining hall without a wond

As I sat and my food is being served. Bria enters inmorately as my food is being served.

“Lunal Good morning,” she greets nie with a satisfied look on her face. “I hope your night was splendid”

“Very well, Bria” I reply, keeping my

“Tomorrow is the Apex Circle Festival. You’ll be attending a brief training session this afternoon on how to behave and accommodate all the guests who will be welcoming you. All eyes will be on you, Luna. You must take this seriously,” she says.

“It’s alright.” I reply dismissively, watching her how her head and turn to leave.

“Bira“I call out just as she’s about fivexit,

She turns back, her Lace attentive. “Yes, Lana!”

“There were three servants who attended to me on the day of my bonding ceremony.” I begin. “Que brought the drink, while the other two got the ready. Can I see them?”

“Oh. Luna Amica, the Alpha fired them the next day because he believed they were compromised. New ones have been hired,” Bria says, her fou casual yet fan

I can hardly believe it. I almost smile at her words but manage to keep my composure. Deckard did that? Wow. Maybe he cares–a little. Or maybe he just did at to save the reputation of his pack. The contradicting thoughts swirl in my mind so I quickly dismiss the idea of him actually caring

Later in the afternoon, I attend the training session, and that’s where I learn something unexpected–Iluve automatically become the No. 2 member of the Apes Circle. Dane would lose his mud if he found out about this.

The training is meticulous. I’m taught how to be receptive to the guests who will come bearing gifts and warm greetings.

As I move through the castle after training. I notice something strange–the way people look at me has changed. Servants and pack members stop

to greet me at every turn, their voices filled with respect. It’s only been a day, but the sudden shift is unbelivable.

I found it strange that I hadn’t seen Deckard all day. How does a man leave a woman to her own devices alter spending the night with hert He gives off the attributes of a scum, but why do I care? He can do whatever he likes–we share no deep connection, after all.

At dinner, Deckard was already seated at the table when I arrived. Ezra’s mood brightened immediately as she caught his scent, practically purning in my mind

1 froze for a moment, unsure of how to greet him. Should I call him Deckard! Alpha! Or. Mate!

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“Lost evening. Amua” he greeted casually before I could decide

“Goost evening,” I replied, my voice steady as I take the seat beside him

Ac Llif my spoon to take my first late, a voice echoed from the entrance of the dining hall.

Good evening. Deckard Oh, I am starving!”

Mary aisle forward confidently She leaned in, körd Deckard on the chain, and sat herself on

other side of him like she owned the place.

my appetite evaporated as my grip on the spoon tightened. Ezra grow acily in the back of my mind

My blood boiled with rage

I watched her. Who the hell does she think she is? The audacity of her presence made my skin prickle

I want to grab herby y the hair and shove her song face in the steaming bowl of musled putaturs sitting before hier. But the sane, composed part

of me held me back

My eye twitched just bearing her voice but I reminded myself of the vow I’d made–1 workin’t let her provoke me like she had before. She nearly won when I ran off the last time. Not again.

Though I have lowl

my appeine, 1 force myself to eat, each lite tastes sour in my mouth.

Halfway through the meal, Bria entered

“Alpha” she began, her four steady as she addressed Deckard, “the updated list of the chosen members for the Apex Circle has been released. The council inisists you review it to ensure it meets your satisfaction lielone tomorrow’s main ceremony”

Once I heard “Apex Candle,” my mind clicked–dis was it. This list held Dune’s destiny, and 1 prayed his name doesn’t make it onto it.