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Chapter 9
Chapter 9 AURORA Amy screamed .
I set the cup back on the tray .
All of the wolves whod been laughing the moment before now stared at me in shock .
I leaned into Amy and kept my voice low .
You may have heard things about me in the past .
Those things .
are no longer true .
You will not disrespect me again .
Especially not when Evelyn Barclay puts you up to it .
Evelyn had been there , up on the balcony , watching .
Bitch ! Amy screamed .
Her eyes flashed yellow .
Her teeth grew into fangs and her fingers into aws .
What happened ? Evelyn hurried down the stairs toward us .
She looked at me in shock , too .
She was a good actress .
I was almost convinced she was scandalized .
Youre making a scene , Ann .
You ought to be ashamed .
She cut a glance at Amy , who retracted her fangs and claws .
Instead , she put her face in her hands and pretended to cry .
Loudly .
I am making a scene , Evelyn , I said sweetly , but my smile Chapter 9 showed teeth .
Isnt that what you wanted ? Evelyn spluttered .
I dont know what you mean .
2/5 I looked out at the crowd .
So many of the wolves were watching us .
Up on the balcony , we had the attention of the Alphas and Lunas of half a dozen packs .
I shivered with old fear , but I refused to let it control me .
Before , the only power I had was what I got from being married to Dane , and that was nothing .
He hated me , so he let people treat me badly .
I knew now that power went to the people who took it .
I was taking mine .
Evelyn had been Danes mistress for all of our marriage .
Shed embarrassed me in public so many times when I was Danes wife .
I hated her .
But pouring wine over someone at a gala was already extreme .
I wanted people to know not to cross me .
I didnt want them to think I was out of control .
I know you put Amy up to this , I said .
My smile never faltered , even though I was shaking inside .
I used to put up with your little pranks .
Not anymore .
Next time something red spills , it will be your blood .
Evelyn gaped , true shock in her eyes , now .
Chapter 9 Id never stood up to her before .
3/5 What the hell is happening here ? Danes voice cut across the whispering crowd and Amys pretend sobbing .
Evelyn whirled so fast her skirt flared out around her .
Dane ! Thank the goddess youre here .
Do something about Ann .
Shes out of control ! Thats right ! someone piped up from the crowd of hangers on and lackeys clustered at the bottom of the stairs .
Amy tripped on accident and Ann Reed dumped wine on her ! Its all right , Evelyns voice was gentle .
She put an arm around Amy but gave me a fake sugary smile .
I think Ann is just nervous .
She hasnt been around a crowd of people this important in a long time .
I let out a humorless laugh .
If only Evelyn Barclay knew the places Id been .
The wolves Id met .
People who could grind her under their heel in a moment and never be sorry or think of her again .
I have an extra dress , Amy , Evelyn said loudly , so everyone could hear how kind she was being .
You can change into that .
We wont let this ruin the gala .
Oh , come on , Evelyn , darling , said a new male voice , low and mocking .
We all know you were the one behind it .noveldrama
Dont pretend to be nice when we all know youre a two faced hag .
People audibly gasped , and everyone turned to look at the new Chapter 9 4/5 arrival .
He was a tall , lean man with artfully messy light brown hair , laughing blue eyes , and a wicked smile .
Like Dane , there was a magnetism about him .
But Danes magnetism came from his confidence , his dark looks .
This man -Holden Coleridge , Alpha of the Fall Line Pack drew people in because of his charm .
When Holden Coleridge looked at you , it was easy to believe you were the only person who mattered in the entire world .
Dane hated him .
Of all the Alphas in the Southeast , Holden was the closest to him in age , in wealth , in power .
But where Danes grandfather had to sweat and bleed for everything the Montagues had , the Coleridges simply floated by .
They were old money .
Old , old , in the way only a handful of families in the world could claim .
There had been hard times in the last few generations , though .
And while the Coleridges had seen their wealth decline , the Montagues were still on the rise , thanks to Dane .
Alpha Coleridge , Dane grated out .
Hed turned to face the other man with a look on his face like he was about to take on an army alone .
I thought you werent going to make it .
A change of plans , Holden grinned .
Then his charming smile disappeared , and the steel strong power of the Alpha beneath rippled through the air .
Now , Amy .
Do you want to apologize to Ms.
DeVere for what you did ? Or would you like me to speak to your Alpha ? Chapter 9 5/5 Im s s sorry ! Amy squealed .
She tore out from under Evelyns arm and ran away .
I knew it .
Holden grinned and winked at me .
Besides , my Aurora would never lie .
Would you dear ? My voice dry , I said , Never .
Your Aurora ? Dane growled .
What the hell are you talking about ? Holden laughed , a light , sparkling sound .
Then he took my hand and pulled me close .
She didnt tell you ? What a modest woman .
Shes my fiancé , of course .
Soon to be the Luna of the Fall Line Pack .