Austin’s POV:
Crazy! This world was fucking crazy! I sat in my room and listened as my subordinate reported the news to me.
I was so angry that I flipped a table.
As the table crashed into the wall, the servants kneeling before me trembled in fear.
I glared at them.
They just couldn’t do anything right.
Why didn’t anyone tell me that Anthony had led his guards to the Colored Flowers Pack? Now, he managed to help their pack
defeat the vampires and build his reputation.
Plus, Jennifer had gained popularity as well for fighting valiantly.
As if that wasn’t enough, she and Anthony made their mate bond public, which only boosted their public image even more.
This was just so fucking ridiculous.
How did a she- wolf manage to accomplish such a feat? And my people failed to find out in time!
“What the hell do you even do all day? How come you’re just telling me this now?”
I threw the goblet in my hand and hit an attendant on the forehead.
Seeing blood flowing down from his head, I felt much better.
It had been so long since I had felt this way.
As his blood dripped to the floor, I felt my anger slowly ebb.
I looked down at the subordinates kneeling before me, and they lowered their heads to the floor.
Finally, I barked, “Fuck off, losers.”
They all clamored to their feet and retreated in panic.
As they were leaving, I saw Caroline come in.
Maybe it was because she had been hanging around here for a while already that I wasn’t opposed to her presence.
As she approached, I didn’t ask anyone to stop her.
“Austin, have you heard the news about Anthony?” she asked as soon as she was within earshot.
“What do you mean?” I looked her up and down, wondering what she was up to.
“Austin, you should have been prepared for this. Your rule is in danger.” I sat up straight.
Did she hear something from Elizabeth?
“What do you mean?” I asked, looking at her expectantly.
“Tell me.”
“I’m sure you must’ve heard that the Colored Flowers Pack was aided by Anthony and Jennifer, boosting their image in the
public eye.As soon as they get back, the first thing they will do is to announce their marriage.I heard this from
Elizabeth.Austin, don’t you see what’s happening? Once they announce their mate bond, they will overturn your rule.”
Fuck! Fucking hell. I did not expect that.
My anger flared up again.
Before I knew it, I kicked over a chair.
If I could just kill Anthony right then and there, he would’ve been dead by now.
Alas, things were not so simple.
So that was their plan to aid a pack to build prestige, then come back and announce their marriage.
Then, they would use this as an opportunity to usurp me.
I couldn’t help but sneer.
This was nothing but wishful thinking! If Anthony thought he could overthrow me, then he wasn’t just annoying he was also
extremely arrogant.
“Calm down,” Caroline said gently.
“You need to come up with a plan to stop them.” She was right.
I needed to focus my energy on finding a solution.
“I’ll remember your contribution. You can leave now.”
I pressed my fingertips against my temple. I needed to think of the perfect plan. I brooded for what seemed like an eternity.
All of a sudden, an idea came to me.
I could write an edict and send it to the Alpha of the Rainbow Pack, the pack Jennifer was born into.
Maybe there was someone there who could help me deal with Jennifer and my annoying brother, Anthony.
I heard that the current Alpha of their pack was Arthur Wood, who used to be the Beta of the pack.
He claimed that he had no choice but to ascend the throne because the former Alpha passed away.
Such bullshit! He must’ve gotten there through some improper means.
Otherwise, why else would Jennifer, the daughter of the previous Alpha, be exiled to another pack? Arthur obviously wanted
Jennifer dead.
If he knew that she was still alive and was about to become Anthony’s mate, he would certainly try to put a stop to their
wedding.
I could make use of him.
Maybe he could be an important tool.
I made arrangements to have Arthur summoned to the royal palace so that I could discuss the details with him.
I had to make good use of this opportunity.
Jennifer’s POV:
Things were going really well with the Colored Flowers Pack.
I was happy for this, since it was very important for Anthony to build up his public image with the people.
When we got back to the royal palace, Elizabeth and others held a welcome ceremony for us.Anthony and I stepped inside
the hall to find Austin sitting on his throne, while Elizabeth was seated next to him.
The elders sat on both sides.
“Anthony and Jennifer have contributed greatly to the Colored Flowers Pack’s victory against the vampires.I think they should
be rewarded,” said an elder who supported Anthony.
“He’s right. What do you think, Austin?” Elizabeth looked at Austin meaningfully.
The other elders expressed their agreement as well. Austin nodded gloomily.
“They indeed deserve all the praise.The werewolves of that pack are very grateful to them.”