Chapter 9: Decision day
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"What?" Leah exclaimed aggressively, her gaze fixed on his palm on her arm. She avoided looking at his face since she had no intention of seeing the pompous Amoux's face!
He released his grip on her arm as if his skin were on fire and he burned.
Leah removed her hand furiously and resumed walking, and he did the same. As she felt him behind her back, she halted her stroll since she wanted him to be the first to walk.
A Prince will always be one step ahead. And a peasant omega, who is far behind...
"Lycan. Luna." Leah greeted them, knelt and bent her head when they arrived.
Leah waited until they tell her what to do. However, as soon as the man next to her took a step, she went on talking. "If you'll let me raise my head now, I'd like to give my decision now."
She saw Luna come up to her and extended her hand out. Leah turned her head to look at Luna and took her hand.
"You can stand up. After all, Amoux is here now. Tell us what you want to do." Her voice was nice, and she could tell she wasn't trying to scare her.
Leah was not scared of her; she's scared of what their son might do to her.
I went to my feet and bowed my head. "To begin, I want to convey my gratitude for providing me with the chance to demonstrate my abilities by selecting me as your son's personal doctor. However, I'm sorry that I'm unable to accept your offer because I can't abandon the duties Richelle has already begun."
"W-what? Why?" Luna grabbed my hand instantly, her voice alarmed. "We witnessed your capability and your willingness to lay down your life for my child. Can't you reconsider? If you need anything in exchange for your agreement, we will provide it."
"I understand what you desire, Luna but I will not allow myself to sacrifice my life once again in order to look even worse in the eyes of a man who has forgotten how to be gracious." Leah gently withdrew her hand, took a step back, and bowed once again.
She cannot turn her back on them, since that would be impolite. Luna seemed to understand what Leah was saying as she glanced behind her to check where Amoux was.
'I'm desperate to leave this place; I feel as if I'm out of breath as a result of what's taking place.' Leah could not help but talk to herself.
She still have nightmares about what Amoux did to her. Luna is precise that she was ready to sacrifice her life for her child, but Leah is not willing to do it again.
As the Lycan walked, Leah carefully closed her eyes. Will he retaliate against her now that she disagrees? His presence was so strong that her hand clinched strongly as well.
*Smack*
Leah heard the thunderous smash of the smack as Lycan walked behind the Luna where Amoux was. Her mind trembled as she realized what was going on.
"You accomplished nothing more than to disgrace me! I'm only protecting you because you're still a kid who cannot be abandoned by a parent!" Lycan's voice boomed out, and even she cannot overcome the heaviness of the atmosphere.
"Hector!" Luna snatched Lycan's hand and dashed from Amoux. "How could you do this to our son!"
"You hide and protect your son so well under your underwear that he developed into that! He was powerless to defend himself against the witches or other pack! Even when it comes to ordinary rogue hunting, he is incapable of doing it properly!"
"Why are you impressed with that doctor's ability? There are doctors much superior than her! Consider your surroundings! Everyone is competent at doing what she did—"
*Smack*
Another blow to the face.
She saw how his face shifted to the left. Leah's eyes widened as she realized that the power he showed her was nothing compared to that of his father. Nevertheless, when it comes to pride, he is unflinching.
He raised his head proudly once again, and his eyes were locked on her. His eyes were full of rage, as if he was expecting to fight with her.
"Then send one to me!" Lycan takes a deep breath, as Luna becomes concerned at seeing her husband's condition. She walked over to him and rubbed his back. "I will give you three days to find me a doctor who is greater than her; if you succeed, I will give you my kingdom."
The conflict between father and son is intensifying. She was taken aback by them, and Amoux did not avert his venomous gaze from her. Whatever he did to scare her, she was powerless to stop what the Lycan had ordered.
Amoux exited the room, and the doors slammed shut as if they were ready to be shattered.
Leah simply stood there staring, despite the fact that Amoux was no longer there. His animosity towards her will only grow stronger as a result of today's events.
She was certain he'll blame her again. Also, she couldn't really accept what was offered to her because she had to find out what kind of spell was put on him. There are still so many things she want to know.
"Luna and Alpha. I'd like to excuse myself if possible." She can't look at them with her eyes because of what happened. She was also apprehensive about venturing out, fearful that Amoux might be waiting for her.
"Won't you reconsider, Leah?" Luna is still trying to push her.
She has lost the reason for her to accept it. As Amoux stated, they have a large number of doctors. She is just hoping he can find someone.
She was a little bit hurt…
She admits.
"You will not leave Amoux's chamber until he arrives. Wait for him to return." Lycan stated.
Huh? Wait?
Who?
What?
Wait…
'It means that if he can’t find one, I have no choice but to be his doctor, right?' She asked herself.
No... she don't want to be trapped with that man the way she has already been now.
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