Filed To Story: The Perfect Luna by Marissa Gilbert
“Congratulations, lad*ies!” Kai gave them all his most brilliant smile. He seemed very happy with the results. “This wraps it up for today. Enjoy your brunch!”
The King stood up, trying to catch Savannah’s glance, but she was too busy watching the reactions of other contenders.
“Brother!” Elene, however, was already at his side. “Why don’t we speak for a minute?” “Of course,” he offered her hishand, and she accepted. Savannah turned to look at them, but they had turned their backs to her. She watched as they walked away without saying a thing.
“Well,” Inga was the first to speak, throwing a hostile gaze at Savvy, “whatever services you provide for the king seems to be paying off.”
“I’d watch your mouth when you speak to me if I were you,” Savannah replied without emotion. Having low expectations with these girls was really the way to go.
“That’s the difference between us!” The blonde spat out in contempt as she jumped to her feet, clenching her fists, her chest heaving up and down. “I am not you! I don’t use a man’s protection!”
“Of course not,” Savvy smirked, fixing the non-existent creases on her dress. “You can only cling to your so-called friends.”
“We all saw you go away with him deep into the garden!” Celia joined her friend in the witch hunt. However, the only witch in the crowd watched the scene with amusem*nt, sipping her mimosa
“So?’ Savvy arched her brow.
“Lad*ies, please!” Penelope stood up, rubbing her forehead. “We don’t have to do this. I am sure that whatever Savannah and King Kai were doing there was innocent.”
“Princess Savannah,’’ Savvy corrected firmly, meeting the woman’s gaze. “If you are using titles, don’t forget about mine.”
“Of course. Princess Savannah.” Penelope went pale but managed to keep her composure.
Everyone went quiet for a few moments, but Inga broke the awkward silence, “We still don’t know what you were doing there!” She hissed.
“Maybe it’s because it’s none of your business?” Brigit chuckled. “Should the Northern King seek your permission before being alone with someone?” Celia opened her mouth to say something, but Petra had joined in the ‘discussion.
“They just talked,” she said calmly but loudly enough for everyone present to hear. “I was looking for King Kai and saw them together. They talked. Nothing else.” Savvy caught her gaze and thanked her with a small smile. This was unexpected.
“Doesn’t matter,” Celia finally got her chance to speak. “We all know King Kai will only marry a northerner and a lycan at that. So, all of you don’t stand a chance.”
“Why are you so worked up then?” Naya scoffed, moving off the table.
After a speedy yet careful consideration, Savannah decided it was best to follow her example. However, when she had almost removed herself from her companions at the table, she heard Inga’s voice again.
“And don’t think that this little advantage in points will stick. These were children’s games! The best is yet to come, and everyone here will come for you!”
She disregarded her vicious comment simply because experience had taught her that arguing with ignorant people was useless. Nevertheless, she knew Inga had a point. Since she was in the lead for the Trials, she now had a target on her back. And when it came to the battle challenges that would come later, she would be at the top of everyone’s K*ll list.
Savvy wondered if Kai had known that when he ventured to restore a balance in points. “He wanted to help,” Athena hinted, deciding to share her point of view.
“Or he simply wanted the North to look good,” Savannah retorted, walking in the direction of the castle. “Elene wasn’t doing a good job, you know.”
“He likes you, don’t deny that!” her wolf insisted, purring inside.
“Zack also liked me,” Savvy snorted, “and look how well that ended! I seem to be attracting problems with the men who like me now.”
“His wolf also likes us.” Athena wasn’t one to give up. She was probably one of the most stubborn wolves ever.
“His wolf wants us. There is a difference.”
She reached the hidden entrance, one she now singularly used to and from the garden whereby taking advantage of the knowledge Kai provided to the fullest when she heard his voice..
“Savvy, wait!”
“I can’t believe you just did this to me!”
Elene clenched his hand so hard that even he could feel her effort..
“You disappointed me, little sister.” Kai decided to not beat around the bush. He spent all his life sheltering her from pretty much everything and wasn’t sure anymore that he liked the result.
“No, you are the one who disappointed me, Kai! You said that you will always be on my side! That we are a team! That you will protect me and save me!”
“Elene, this is exactly what I am doing now. I am saving you from you.” Kai stopped and turned her so that she could see his face. “It’s partially my fault. I failed you in many ways. You needed parents, and I couldn’t replace them.”
“Kai!” Elene pursed her lips, tears clouding her vision. “I am sorry sister, but you lost yourself. I don’t recognise you anymore….”
“I was just trying to help you!” The girl blinked away her angry tears. “This wasn’t the kind of help i needed. The way you treated Savvy was just…”
“Savvy?” Elene looked at her brother with wide eyes and an open mouth. “Savvy, Kai? Since when do you call her Savvy?!”
“Don’t start!” He sighed heavily, wishing he could end this conversation quickly. But to no avail.
“No, Kai,” she grabbed his hand desperately,” don’t you start! You don’t seriously think there is any kind of future for you and her?!”
He did not reply because, deep inside, he simply didn’t know the answer.
“What is wrong with you?” Elene used the mind link so that she could scream at him now without people around listening to the two of them. “Remember what you told me when Gideon humiliated me?! You said our kingdoms were at war for hundreds of years, and a simple truce was a miracle! They slaughtered our werewolf packs on the borders in the olden days, stole our lands, betrayed our trust! And not much has changed since then. Don’t be fooled. Gideon…”
“He was not wrong to reject you, El,” Kai interrupted her speech and received an appalled expression in return. “In the end, he wanted to wait for his mate, and he found her. Everything made sense. He is happy with her, and she is perfect for him. No offence. You will find your mate as well.”
“And so will you!” his sister reminded him. “But I will have to get married before then, and Savannah….”
“Oh, Kai,” Elene sighed. “I didn’t think that I would be the one explaining to you these things… However, I see that I have to.” He scanned the area lazily, knowing he did not want to listen. Asgard also was not interested.
“She is using you. She is using the Trials. When she arrived, she hated the North and us. She didn’t want to marry you, and the Luna Trials only made her angrier.”
“It’s not a big surprise,” Kai smiled.
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