ESTELLE
I don’t know how to react at this moment. Should I be happy that everyone now knows that the demon that has been chasing me for long is real, or be sad because the man I always wished to spend my future with, is in the arms of his Ex-Luna?
It was hard for me to sit right there and watch those two getting all lovey dovey on the couch while the councils were talking about something important.
I couldn’t stand them while listening to the council members revealing the identity of that monster.
But my main feeling was my fear over Jerome’s death. He was killed by that demon! And ever since I saw his dead body on the internet, I’ve been unable to get myself.
I’ve been horrified, knowing that he was murdered by that green-eyed wolf called an Ivy. It’s so terrible.
“Let’s go, Estelle,” Father said, pulling me out the mansion with speed. He was mad after hearing what the councils had said about the creature he never took serious from the start.
“They are telling me that such a mere wolf can beat an Alpha? We shall see about that then. Let’s see who comes out alive when I get my hands on that animal they call an Ivy, ” He raged, pulling me out of the gate and straight for his car, which was parked near by.
Our guard that was waiting, opened the door for us, as father and I stepped into the car, before the door came shut.
We both sat there together, before the driver got into the driver’s seat and drove off, heading for Red wood pack.
While sitting there quietly with father, I thought about what the councils said about the Ivys and how they’d go to any length in dealing with anyone that crossed their paths. That shivered me right in my seat, as I thought about my own fate.
“But how did I wrong this monster? I’ve never offended anyone before. I’m a saint!”
I carefully directed my gaze to my father, who was mumbling over this matter non stop. He didn’t even look at me for once, forgetting that his own daughter has been complaining about this same issue for long. And now that he knows it’s real and was told the Ivy’s strength surpasses and Alpha, he’s annoyed. “They don’t know anything. I’ll see my councils and know how to handle that animal, ” He said, taking out his phone.
When he did this… “Father, ” I called.
“What is it?” He responded, still fixing his gaze on his phone, swiping the screen.
Gulping down my saliva, I said, ” Now we know who’s responsible for Jerome’s death. It’s the same wolf that Jerome and I complained about. Well, mostly me.”
“Hmm, ” He hummed, still focused on his phone.
I sighed out and said, “The councils told us that this Ivy will destroy anyone that messes with them. And… Well, Jerome and I were attacked by this creature, and it took Jerome’s life… Does that mean I’m going to end up like him?”
“What?!” Father’s eyes finally fell on me. He was stunned by the question I just asked.
“Will I be killed like that?”
“No!” He shrieked out, taking hold of my hands. “Don’t say that, Estelle! No one will take my daughter’s life, not even that bloody Ivy those oldies mentioned! I am going to protect you always!” He promised, pulling me in for a hug.
For the first time in a long while, I felt so much better knowing my father has me. I have his support now, and he’s going to save me from that demon. I’ll be free.
Soon, we arrived outside of our mansion, only to find our pack’s council men standing outside our home, talking to the guards.
I was surprised to see them there. “Did father call them over? But he didn’t put the call through when we started talking. Maybe he sent a text message,” I assumed.
But it seems I was wrong. “Oh, they are even here. This is good. No need to contact them,” Father said, looking pleased.
Our car came to a stop right next to the councils, before father and I stepped out to greet them. “Welcome, Councils. I was just about to call you over for something important,” Father said, drawing closer to his trusted council men. But what happened next was unexpected.
The councils, they drew their steps back from father, giving him the palm with their brow narrowed down with anger. This stunned father and I, as the councils said, “Don’t greet us, Deron. We no longer need your greetings.”
“I don’t understand. What is going on?” Father asked, looking confused.
One of the old men said to him, pointing his finger directly at father, ” We have been seeing all the bad things you and your daughter have been doing, and all that nonsense has been spoiling the pack’s name in the eyes of other Werewolves and Lycans!”
This marvelled us. But they haven’t been complaining before, so why now?
“You tried to tarnish Luna Brielle’s name but ended up getting shamed! And your daughter?” Their eyes fell on me, causing my body to shiver. I knew were they were heading to, and I didn’t like it.
“The embodiment of disgrace! She murdered her baby and began to blame some poison to cover her act?! What a shame!” They sparked, spatting out to the ground.
Their reactions to my action made me displeased. I had to stay behind father, hiding in shame.
Father became annoyed with their words, protecting me. “Don’t talk to my daughter like that! Is this why you’ve come over to see me? You want to talk ill to my daughter and I?!”
“Oh, not at all, Deron. We are here for more than that,” They said, dimming their eyes at us. Their face expressions didn’t sit right with me. I felt they where here for something else.
And just as I suspected… “Deron, we councils have decided that you can no longer be our Alpha.”
“What?!” Father and I exclaimed at this notice from the council men, who didn’t seem to care about our reaction to their decision.
“Yes, you heard us right. We can no longer keep you as our Alpha. From now on, you have been removed from your throne. We don’t need you and your shameful daughter to ruin this pack’s name with your bad reputation!”
“An Alpha who supports his daughter in carrying out rubbish acts, shaming the pack wherever she goes to… I bet the rumors about you killing Jerome is true. You must have ended that man’s life to hide a nasty secret.”
“How dare you?!” Father sparked, attempting to attack the councils, but he stopped when he saw that they were ready for him. “You want to fight with us?!” One of the councils questioned father, ready to drag him by his collar.
Quickly, I pulled father back, stopping him from getting into a fight with our elders. “Don’t! Have you forgotten who they are? ” I reminded him, so he wouldn’t make any mistake. But father was too angry to listen to me. “Let me go! ” He yelled out, yanking my hands off his body.
“You have proven to us that you’re indeed a mad man! That means what the people have been saying about you, is true! You killed Wolf Crest’s ex-Beta.”
“I didn’t do such a thing! You are just believing all those nonsense rumors!” Father roared, getting seriously mad with what was going on.
Still, the councils didn’t listen to him. They said before leaving, ” Your removal will be announced to the public. You will be removed from power as soon as possible.”
“Oh really? And who do you think is fit for the throne?! That wolfless Luna that thinks she’s better than me?!” He questioned the councils.
That’s how they gave us a smirk and affirmed father’s question. “Yes, Luna Brielle will be taking over the pack. She is worthy to be our queen, not you or your shameless daughter. Goodbye, Deron.”
“No! You… You can’t do this to me!” My father yelled at the councils, trying to stop them from leaving. But they got into their vehicle and left our home.
“This is terrible! We are no longer royalty? That means everyone would mock us! Nobody will respect us again! I won’t be a princess anymore!” I panicked, watching my father causing a tantrum over what the councils had just said.
The same people that stood by his side in the past, supporting all of father’s decisions and actions, now they have turned their back against him. They are now taking Brielle’s side!
Like… How? How did we allow all these to slip out from our hands? One day we where in power, and the next we’re the bad eggs of the entire wolf packs.
“No, we need to stop this. I’ve already lost my job as a model and I can’t allow my place as a princess to be taken away from me. I don’t want to be seen as a poor lady. I don’t!” I trembled, running into the mansion with fear.
This felt like the end of the world to me. We are doomed.
After what happened that evening, father has been perambulating in his study room, trying to reach out to the councils for a proper conversation.
If father is removed from his position as the Alpha, he’s going to lose the remaining partners he has at his company, and the few staffs that took pity on him would leave as well.
I felt sorry for him, but more for myself. I mean… If Dad becomes broke, who’s going to take care of me? I’m too special to be seen in filth. I need to save myself before it’s too late.
“I think I know what to do. I just hope it works.”
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The following day, that morning, I was all alone with the servants, while father had gone out to solve our family issues with the councils.
While he was out, I took my phone and contacted my boss from the modeling organization, hoping he would answer. And when he did… “Estelle?” He recognized my voice when I spoke.
“Hi, boss. How are you?” I greeted, laying down on my bed, in my short gown.
“Why are you calling me? If it’s about your work, then you aren’t…”
“It’s not about that, Boss. I… Can we see in private? It’s something else, ” I requested, twisting a strand of my hair.
He was silent at first, but finally gave a response, “Fine, where can we see?”
“Maybe your office this afternoon?” I smirked, patiently waiting for his response.
“Okay, fine. We’ll see this afternoon.”
“Thank you,” I appreciated, ending the call with him.
“Yes! This is perfect. I hope this works out for me, ” I hoped, rushing to get myself ready.
Once the noon came, I drove myself down to the organization to see my boss. I sneakily went inside to see him, trying my best not to be seen by other models or even that witch that calls herself Maya. It was important to be alone with the boss.
When I got to his office, he welcomed me inside. Not with delight but with a frown on that face of his. “So, what is it that you want, Estelle?” He asked, taking his seat.
I did the same and began to talk sweetly to the huge fellow before me, expressing my desires and wish to work with him again. “You know you’re a great man, sir. Your charm is worth dying for. In fact, I might lose my sense just staring at you all day,” I flirted with my boss, who immediately grabbed my intentions.
“What are you trying to do? Sell yourself to get back into the business?”
Since there was no need to hide it, I admitted my intentions, slowly showing off my cleavages, seductively. “You got me, Sir. Maybe this can serve as my ticket back into the organization. How about that?”
I opened my shirt, rising to my feet and approaching my boss. His eyes came wide at my action, watching how I came before him, flaunting my body with pleasure.
“Just tell me what you want, and I’ll give it to you. But promise that I’ll get my job back after I fulfill your wish. Is that a deal?” I asked, lowering myself down before him.
My hands were already trailing his chest, slowly undoing his belt. And before I could go any further… “SLUT! GET OUT! ” He sparked, pushing me to the ground!
I was shocked to see my boss getting mad at my action. He furiously got to his feet and dragged me by the arm, kicking me out of his office roughly.
Shame covered me in an instant. I had to button up and make a run for it, hoping no one sees me being chased out from the boss’s office like a trash.
Quickly, I left the building and zoomed back to my place, trying to recover from the disgraceful event at that fool’s office. “Why am I calling him my boss? He’s a jackass!” I sparked, tossing my purse to the wall in anger.
“He’s not the only one in this world. There are other organizations that need a model like me. I’m going to climb back to the top again, and all those imbeciles that dumped me will come back begging.”
So I thought, until the evening came. I was horrified by what I saw on the internet! It was… It was a video of me and the boss inside his office! Worst, it was the part were I opened my top to seduce my boss!
“Damn it! Was he recording everything? No, this looks like someone else’s hand work?! Who did this to me?!” I panicked, seeing how the video went viral and everyone began to throw insults at me, calling me a whore!
“No, no, No! This will ruin my chances of entering another organization! No!!!”