The Rejected Werewolf Princess by Didiadeyemi

Chapter 172
RYKER'’S PO.V
I had never felt as panicked as I did in that moment. For a split second, I had
deluded myself into thinking that everything was going to be fine, that it would
pass over us and be like a fever dream that was long forgotten. I wasn't sure how
the letter came to be but I was da mned well going to find out. The guard looked
terrified, like he was a second away from pissing his pants. The pungent scent of
fear floated through the halls, wrapping around us and choking the goodness out
of the world. His eyes were wide with panic as his mouth opened and closed a
few times to no avail.
“I asked you a f ucking question,” I growled and he made a sound that was a
cross between a squeak and a so b.
“I don’t know,” he managed out. “All the letters are brought by the mail man. I
don’t know where they came from. I swear I don't even know what that is. I just
brought it the way it was handed to me. Please, don't kill me.”
He squeezed his eyes shut and it hit me just how unreasonable I was being. The
poor boy was terrified, he didn’t know what was happening. It was my anger and
my paranoia that was making me see things where there weren't any and making
it hard for me to completely reason what was going on. I released the guard and
took a step back and within a second, he had sprinted down the hall for dear life.
I ran my hands through my hair in frustration before letting out a harsh curse and
slamming my fist into the wall.
I unfurled the letter that I had scrunched up in my rage induced haze and read
the words over again wondering if they were going to change and disappear but
it was the same as the last time. It said: I have only one demand. Bring me
Camilla and all of this will end easily. Refuse and watch me ruin everything you
hold dear and take her anyway.
That was a clear and concise threat. There was no bullshi tting or joking around,
whoever wrote this knew what they wanted and they were not straying from it. I
knew refusing would have disastrous results but I didn't care, I was not giving up
my mate to some deranged witch. I turned over the envelope in my hand to stare
at the seal that was used on it. I had never seen it before but I figured it was a
good start into finding out who was behind this.
If they put the seal then it was clearly because they wanted us to know- but why?
If I were in a better state of mind, I would have thought about that. I would have
thought about why they were not operating in secret anymore but I was much too
worried about Camilla. I made my way back to my office before mind linking
Kevin. He was very efficient, he arrived at my office within ten
minutes.
“You sent for me, your majesty,” if he was curious, there was no trace of it on his
face. He was the epitome of professionalism and according to what I learned
from Leanor before she died, he was in charge of protecting Camilla and she
trusted him with her life which meant I could trust him
too.
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“I need you to do something but I expect it to be treated with the topmost
concern,” I saw a brief emotion flash across his face. He understood exactly what
I was saying and that brought some concern to his eyes but he nodded slowly.
“You are not to leave Camilla’s side for any reason. Keep a distance from her so
that she does not know but I need you and a pair of trusted men to have eyes on
her at all times. You will report to me hourly, is that clear?”
He nodded but I could still see the worry in his eyes. “Is she in danger? Is that
why you want us to be discreet about it?"
“The reasons behind my requests do not matter. All I need is to ensure that she is
safe and protected at all times. Can you do that?”
He straightened and nodded. “Of course your majesty, as you wish. I could begin
today.”
“Good, you may leave.”
He bowed and walked away. I watched him leave and once he was gone, I let out
an exasperated breath. I knew Camilla would be nothing short of pissed if she
found out that I did this behind her back but I was past caring. The only thing that
mattered was her safety and well being. I could take her anger, I couldn't take her
getting any more hurt than she already was.
The door to my office gently creaked open making my head snap up and I looked
up to see Camilla. “I just saw Kevin leaving, is everything okay?"
I nodded and when she glanced over her shoulder, I discreetly pulled the letter
into my drawer so that she wouldn't notice it. When she turned back to me, she
had a small smile on her face. She crossed the length of the room and came to
sit on the table in front of me. She seemed more at ease than she did this
morning but I could still see the emptiness behind her eyes. It was small,
something you wouldn't have noticed unless you were actively searching for it.
It was clear that she was missing something- some form of joy maybe. I couldn't
stop the feeling of guilt that tugged at my heart. She was oblivious to it however
because her eyes were on the stack of papers in front of me. She was combing
through them and I couldn't help but feel relieved that I had taken the letter away
while I still could.
“I went to see Riley,” she said finally and I hummed. “She was upset with you to
say the least. Is there a reason for that?”
“She will come around, don’t worry?” I barely looked away from her as I spoke,
my eyes analyzing her every move.
She sighed after a second and met my eyes. “You don't have to look at me like I
am going to break, Ryker. I feel fine.”
She knew I didn't believe her because she didn’t bother trying to convince me
anymore. She just turned away from me and wiped her hands on her thighs. The
letter was at the back of my mind. and a part of me urged me to tell her, to be
truthful with her. I had promised her no lies a long
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time ago and that was exactly what I was doing to her, however each time I tried
to convince myself to speak, I couldn't form the words.
“Why did you come here, Camilla?” I asked finally and she stilled.
“Couldn't I have just come to see you?”
“You could, but you didn’t?” she knew I was right because she exhaled deeply
but she still didn’t turn. I wasn't sure if it was fear that was keeping her from
looking at me or worry. “What is wrong?”
“Don't you consider it weird that nothing has happened yet?” she asked but I
stayed silent. “First it was the crops, then the two men and then Riley. I would
expect that she would do something even more drastic. She has been quiet for a
few days now, I'm worried that she is planning something.”
“I can’t say I haven't thought about it. It is unusual.”
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She hasn't done anything,” I lied. The
words tasted like ash on my tongue
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when Rg let outa Nahr relief. She
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“That's a relief,” she laughed almost awkwardly. “I probably should be running off,
you look like you have a sh it ton of work.” She stood to her feet and kissed my
cheek softly. “We will be waiting for you at dinner.”
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She walked away and I sat there
staring at the door for what felt like
hours after she had gone. Once I
managed to gather my bearings
took the epyelopeliat contained the
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with it. The first person I went to find
was Caius, he was deep in
conversation with the other elders
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She opened the door with furrowed brows. “Is something wrong, your majesty?”
She wasn't so eager to let me into her room after our last conversation but I
didn't care. I brushed past her and walked into the room with Caius in tow. I
waited until she had shut the door behind her before I spoke.
“I got a letter today and it came with a seal. You,” I began pointing at Caius, “are
one of the oldest people I know, and you, Lyla, are a witch. I need one of you to
identify the seal.”
“I don’t know much about coven seals but I can try my best,” Lyla began
anxiously.
I pulled the envelope out of my pocket and showed it to them. “Does either of you
recognize it?” Their brows furrowed in deep concentration but they ended up
shaking their heads. “Well then, find out where it is from.”
“Why?” Caius asked making me turn to him. “Is there a problem?”
“No, just find it or we are all dead.”