Rejected Mate's Redemption (Freda and James) novel Chapter 66

Chapter 66
KAIDEN STIRLING
“What?” I asked, not believing my ears at Safiya’s request. “I said I would only do as you say once Freda apologizes to me in public for her son’s behavior” she repeated and crossed her hands like I didn’t hear her properly the first time.
“That’s not possible, Safiya. You know very well that Freda’s son wasn’t responsible for Harper’s injury. We have no proof of it”. I stated a bit too loudly.
I was getting tired of Safiya’s drama. Right now, she was just being unreasonable. I couldn’t deal with it any longer.
“Then be prepared to be labeled as a woman beater” she huffed as she made to walk out on me. “Stop right there!”I commanded in my alpha tone.
I was extremely angry at the moment and my body trembled slightly because of it. Safiya was testing my patience greatly and I wasn’t sure I could hold back any longer.
Just as I was about to talk some sense into her,my phone rang, startling the two of us. It was one of the elders from the council and I groaned in frustration. I threw a look at Safiya that kept her rooted in place and picked the call.
“Hope you have not forgotten the meeting today, Alpha?”, the elder stated over the line. “You promised to bring Safiya over, to clear the rumors that have been going around and to remove
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the stain on your reputation”.
“You’ve been named a woman beater and the news is fast spreading. I hope you are aware that failure to bring your wife over to clear your name will result in you being removed from your position” he finally added…
I rubbed my head in frustration. Safiya was bent on making my life hell. I was between a rock and a hard place. Safiya was my wife. Freda was my mate. Taking a deep breath I began to speak.
“Of course I’m aware of the repercussions. Safiya and I will head over now”. He hummed in response and the line went dead.
“We are going to the council meeting now!” I stated in a domineering voice. “Only if Freda is coming along to apologize”, Safiya retorted. I groaned.
“Fine, Freda will be there, but you better make sure you take back all the horrible things you said about me and you better not make a scene while we’re there”. I warned, Safiya gave no reply and walked out.
I sighed in frustration. Freda and I were just beginning to warm up to each other after months of fighting. She would hate me if I forced her to do this. But my reputation was at stake. I knew I was being a jerk by doing this but I had no choice.
I could only pray to the moon goddess that Safiya didn’t create a big scene while we were there. She had been aching for a chance to humiliate Freda and I had a feeling I had just given her the chance to do so.
I decided to call my men and the line got connected. “Go and
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pick Freda up and bring her to the council”. I stated trying to keep my tone professional but my voice trembled a little.
“Yes, boss” the man at the other side of the line stated not noticing the slight tremble of my voice. “And remember you are. only to escort her to the council,do not rough handle her” I warned and disconnected the line.
I had already agreed to this, might as well take it head on. I left. the room and joined Safiya who was already waiting in the car. She didn’t spare me a glance as I got in and I didn’t regard her either. Two people could play the game.
“Let’s go” I stated gruffly to the driver and the trip to the council hall began. I looked at my trembling hands and tried to compose myself as I thought of how Freda’s reaction would be when she realizes that I set her up.
She would hate me for this forever and whatever tower of hope of reconciliation I had been building came crumbling down at the thought. I took a sharp intake of breath. I was beginning to feel things…. for Freda. I thought it was only because Cisco was my son that I felt drawn to her but I was so wrong.
The realization of my feelings shocked me as I glanced at Safiya hoping she couldn’t see through my thoughts. She looked lost in thought. She looked so far off and I was almost filled with pity for her.
I knew I had somehow hurt her feelings, but if she didn’t always make things so difficult all the time,our relationship would at least be bearable.
I was drawn from my thoughts when the driver announced we had arrived at the council hall.
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I and Safiya come down from the car as I held up my hand and surprisingly she took it. I was glad she didn’t decide to cause a scene here again. I took it as a good sign that she wouldn’t go too far with whatever she said against Freda.
As we walked in I was greeted from different directions. “Alpha” someone greeted and I nodded in acknowledgement. We got to the the council of elders. “Alpha” they greeted in unison and I nodded in acknowledgement.
“We are glad you were able to come to a decision, the right decision if I may add”. The eldest member of the council stated and I nodded and we sat down.
I was apprehensive the whole time. This all seemed like a bad idea. Freda didn’t deserve all this. I was the one who hurt her. She and Cisco were bearing the brunt of my actions.
Just then Freda’s arrival was announced. She was here, but I couldn’t bring myself to look at her. I couldn’t look into her eyes, afraid of the disappointment I might see there. I was scared for Freda.
My heart beat faster. My emotions were all over the place. I struggled to maintain my composure as my hands trembled slightly. I knew what I was going to ask of Freda would change. everything and I could do nothing about it.
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