ALPHA CYRUS - Fallen King

20. Bad Timing

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NEVAEH'S P.O.V 8PM

"Your presence is requested in the boardroom." Madeline reminded me as soon as I opened the car door. I nodded, stepping out of the car and jogging upstairs into the PackHouse. I was beyond exhausted at this point and it had only been a day since he left.

*We miss him* My wolf whimpered and I agreed instantly. I hadn't heard anything from him, but I wasn't worried. If something bad had happened to him, I'd feel it.

"And how many people are there?" I asked her as I watched as Tristan drove the car to park elsewhere.

"The usual members, Luna. But the Beta Enzo has started the meeting in your absence."

I growled in annoyance. I had specifically informed him that the meeting at the sports centre ran late. But I wasn't going to focus on that. I needed to mentally prepare myself for this meeting.

"I've been looking for you Madeline, where have you been?" I asked her, turning to face her as I stepped into the foyer.

"I-I needed some space. I was a little ashamed after telling you the truth about Ragon and I. I'm sorry Luna for not informing you of my absence. It won't happen —"

"It's fine. I just want to know that you're alright. You don't have to go back to him. You're safe here." I said in hushed tone as a couple warriors came into view. It was obvious that she knew that I was referring to her 'mate'.

"I appreciate that Nevaeh." She smiled quickly, her dull eyes brightening.

"And remember, I want to help. If we need to hold him in the shed, I will do that. He should never put his hands on —"

"I'm fine Luna. We are fine. Much better actually." She smiled and I squinted my eyes in disbelief.

"You're lying, but we'll discuss that after the meeting. Do not disappear on me again, please." I said sternly and she nodded, lifting her hands, gesturing to the door of the boardroom.

This time last year, I was standing behind that very door contemplating in complete anxiety. But today, I stepped forward, pushing the door open quickly.

"I'm here," I said loudly and they all silenced. I gazed over to the large table in the centre, my eyes meeting each of the twenty members.

I had only seen some of these people recently, during the Warrior Games, also at my Mating Ceremony and others just in passing.

"You're late, Nevaeh." Enzo said above them and I rolled my eye, walking quickly towards the head of the table - Cyrus' seat. Thankfully Enzo had positioned himself on the left side, not obstructing me sitting on the Cyrus' right.

"You know exactly why." I said rudely and stood behind Cyrus' chair.

"Good evening guys," I said politely and they greeted accordingly.

"I would like to apologise for my tardiness, I was preoccupied at the new sports centre." I apologised. "I'm assuming you are all aware of Cyrus' visit to MoonLight?" I asked, gazing to my left and right.

"Yes, Luna. We are aware." An unfamiliar man spoke up and I nodded.

"During his absence, I will be taking control over the Pack and our operations. I expect nothing but the same respect that you'd give to the Alpha and —"

That very moment, the door flung open, exposing Tristan that ignored the eyes of the members, taking his seat in what would've been Jaxon's chair.