Thirty Days: A Werewolf Romance

Chancellor Thorn

As much as I loved my uncle, I knew he wanted to protect me. He would always see me as the little girl who needed to be sheltered, however he had no idea the force that would reckon and shake this pack to it's core. I was highly educated and worked with some of the most difficult and challenged people you could imagine. It didn't matter that they were humans, some of the people I had to go against were narcissistic and there were some that were even psychotic. 

I grabbed my uncle's hand and gave it a tight squeeze and a reassuring smile as we reached the pack hall. Clare was standing outside waiting for us. She heaved in relief as she watched us approach. "Oh thank god your on time." She stated. 

"Everything alright Clare?" James rushed to her side, pulling my hand along with him. I could see him worried. I couldn't help the internal smirk at the small interactions between the two. It was so clear that they held a certain level of affection for each other. I could see that there was chemistry between them both, you could almost cut it with a knife. 

I sighed thinking about how I thought my uncle was a smart man, however he was completely oblivious to well established feelings for the pretty Omega who seemed to have a heart as large as her bubbly personality. Clare too seemed smitten by my uncle and all I could do was hope that they would recognise the feelings they reciprocated before I could intervene. 

"Yes, yes." She waved her hands in the air. "The pack is unsettled by the Chancellors appearance, they don't like that he is here." She whispers. I wonder if that was why James' anxiety was heightened, I wonder if he was channelling the pack's emotions. 

He nods his head at Clare and grabs the top of her arms in a reassuring gesture. "Go in, we're follow in after you." With that Clare scuttles off into the main entrance of what I presume is the main pack hall. 

"Listen Ellie, don't back down but equally don't underestimate their power. The Chancellor is someone to be weary of. Do not underestimate him." James warns.

"I won't trust me. Don't underestimate me either James. I know what I am doing. I know their intentions. You may not realise it Uncle, but I am a lot more savvy than you realise. Please trust in me. I can do this." I respond. He simply gives me a nod and loops his arm through mine and escorts me into the pack hall. 

The hall is bare, there is nothing exciting about it. The room is filled with chairs that have been segregated into two columns. My footsteps are heavy as my heels tap against the wooden floor. The whispers that echoed through the walls quieten down until there is nothing but silence. My smile doesn't waver but my uncle's grip around my arms tighten as we make our way to the empty chairs in the front row. 

There at the front stands the two elders that I met in my apartment and in the middle is a stout and chubby man. His hair is white as snow, with a matching goatee. His eyes covered behind a circular framed glasses. His lips are pursed and his eyes are harden and cold. Automatically, I can see why people were anxious, there is an aura around him that unsettles me. I can't help but keep my eyes on the man that is looking at me and my uncle in disgust. The reasons for it, is something that I don't understand or comprehend. I presume it is in connection to what James said about our grandparents. 

I couldn't help but feel the many eyes fall on my back as we sat patiently waiting for the Chancellor to speak. I didn't dare tear my eyes away from him. For I knew that somewhere in the mass of the people was my mate and I didn't want to look at him. This scent was wafting through the air, the intricate and delicate smell of mint and strawberries sent tingles through my nose. 

"Good afternoon everyone. My name is Elder Thorn and I am the residing Chancellor of the Elder's Council" He bellowed through the hall. "You have been all gathered here today to discuss the illegal acts committed by your current Alpha, Thomas Samuels and the lone wolf, Eleanor Richards. The crime that has been reported is that the current Alpha claimed a wolf who was not his and rejected the pack's rightful and true Luna Eleanor Richards."

Again, no one spoke a word, not even a whisper. All that could be heard were the deep breaths that mingled together. I could feel my heart thump as my wolf growled in the back of my mind. I could feel her irritation at his words because from our perspective we were not responsible for the illegal acts. Hell, I didn't know it was illegal to reject your mate. I couldn't help but want to scoff at the Chancellor's behaviour, I didn't even need to know him long even to see that he was a narcissistic, pompous and arrogant man. 

"Due to the nature of the crimes committed. It is only fair..." He says, the word fair seems to twist around his mouth like he is savouring a fine wine. "... that we provide the Lotus' pack with a transparent investigation. For this does not only affect both Eleanor and Thomas but the members within this pack." He righteously explains. 

"Therefore, I would like to invite Eleanor Richards to take to the stand and answer questions as part of the inquiry."