CAMILLE’S POV :
I walked back to my room slamming the door, only for it to be held by someone. I turned to see who had come in with me and saw my aunt.
“Aunt please, I’m not in the mood to give any explanations, whatsoever”, I cut her off before she could even say anything.
“Let it out Camille, it’s okay. Everything is okay”, she came and hugged me tightly, rubbing my back soothingly. I tried resisting but she didn’t let me until I finally let go and broke down, my emotions coming to me.
“You don’t understand what they did to me, what Aiden made me go through aunty”, I cried out in pain, ” I was willing to forgive him but it got worse and I just couldn’t. It disgusted me, fueled so much anger in me, cause me so much pain”.
“Please don’t ask me to forgive him aunt, he didn’t even suffer as much as he made me suffer”, I said in between cries, “please I just can’t think about it now. He should remain in the past aunty please. I don’t want to think about him”.
My aunt held me, whispering soothing words as she led me to the bed. I didn’t stop sobbing, everything ached. For years I kept everything locked up, I didn’t want to bring back those memories but today everything came back to me. My whole body was shaking as I cried my eyes out.
“You see how weak I become aunty , do you see?” I asked still stuttering and crying, as I pulled away from the hug looking at my aunt.
” Crying doesn’t mean your weak Camille. Sometimes you just have to let it go. I’ve known you since you were a child and your a very strong girl, you survived everything. So don’t call yourself weak Camille and this pack should be grateful to have a strong and capable Alpha like you”, my aunt spoke with sincerity in her voice, strongly and certain.
This time around I hugged her back, muttering thanks of gratitude as my cries reduced and my eyes grew weak.
“Why don’t you lay down and rest, you have a meeting tomorrow and you will need all the rest you can get hmm”, my aunt said softly while I laid down on the bed.
She caressed my head softly, saying goodnight while leaving my room and going to hers. It wasn’t much long she left before I slept off.
Next morning
The sound of a knock on the door jolted me awake. I had been enjoying my peaceful sleep in this comfortable bed, before that annoying knock woke me up. I groggily got out of bed and stumbled over to the door.
“Who is it?” I called, my voice still heavy with sleep.
“It’s me,” came the familiar voice from the other side. “You have a meeting in an hour, and I didn’t want you to forget.”
“Thank you for that and I’ll be out in a few minutes”, I told him. I could hear his footsteps fade as he left the door.
I sighed, suddenly wide awake. It was my Beta now, Liam, who had just reminded me about the meeting. It’s not like I forgot but I just needed a lot of good sleep now and on the other hand the meeting is important.
I quickly freshened up and got dressed in my favorite trousers and a black blazer. I checked my reflection in the mirror and smiled, satisfied with my look. I grabbed my phone and made my way out the door.
Liam was already waiting downstairs, breakfast was served and I asked him to join me, which he did with no complain and after that we made our way to the meeting place together. Soon we arrived, This is it!.
As I entered the room, I noticed that all of the members of the council, including the elders, were standing and facing me. They all greeted me curtly in unison, saying “Alpha”. I can remember the last time I entered this place and it wasn’t pleasant. I’m sure they don’t like me much but I don’t care.
The council members remained standing as I slowly stepped further into the room. I could see that there were several chairs arranged in a circle and a large table in the middle. It was clear that this was the place where important decisions were made.
I cautiously walked towards the table, bowing my head curtly and also greeting them back. The council members watched me silently, their eyes following ny every movement.
I took a seat at the head of the table, and the council members slowly began to take their own seats as well.
The council members all seemed to be in deep thought and the room was silent.
Finally I spoke up, “I can see your faces and I can tell you all have a lot of your mind so please feel free to say or ask anything”.
After some seconds, one of the elders spoke up. “Your now the new Alpha of this Pack, seeing as you have defeated our Alpha and no one is against that, we know the rules. But, If you accept this position, you will be known as the Alpha. You will be the leader of the council and have the power to make important decisions. You will be responsible for everything in this pack, their protection and other things, which you will be filled up on, Do you accept this responsibility?”
After a few moments of silence, she finally spoke.
“Yes, I accept”, I’m quite aware of what I signed up for.
They all nodded their head and I smiled.
“Now please fill me up on some important things, things you know that I should know”, I instructed as they did.
The meeting went on for sometime as I took note of somethings and most things were discussed. Being Alpha wasn’t so bad, though there are responsibilities and I am determined to make this work.
I smirked , looking at everyone at the table, “Now that we are done for now. How about an introduction to the Pack as their new Alpha. What do you say Council?”