The Lycan king-Chapter 54

*Leonora*

There was complete and utter silence. I was at a loss for words. After having breakfast this morning, Jax said we had to talk about the past three months. I told him everything- or at least that’s what he thought. There were some things that I kept out of the story like how Shirley gave me the location to The Cave and anything related to my healing powers. I still wasn’t sure if I could trust Jax but I knew I would definitely have to tell him someday. Maybe he was the good choice. Maybe that’s why the witch gave me wolfsbane. Maybe she knew Jax was the better option. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

What I really wanted to talk about was us? Last night he took back his rejection before I could finish accepting it. I still don’t know why he did that. Maybe it was a spur of the moment thing and he was overwhelmed with emotions- I don’t know.

"Fuck!" Jax exclaimed as he brushed his hands over his head and his face. I could imagine how he was feeling. The Cave had just been right under his nose the whole time. He probably never went past the cliff or maybe the witch was strong enough to protect the whole area from their eyes. Jax got up and paced around the room. I didn’t know what else to say so I played with my fingers. I still hadn’t slept. I spent the whole night worrying about Luke. Scared that he might wake up any moment and come after me. I couldn’t even tell Jax what was bothering me when he asked me why I looked so pale. What would I have said? I’m in your arms and I still think about your brother? That sounded so wrong on different counts.

There was a knock on the door and Jax walked over to get the door. From the sound of the clinking I knew my guess was right. It was Claire. There was a way she looked at me yesterday when I stepped out of Jax’s bathroom. I had never seen that look before. Was it jealousy or rage? I couldn’t tell because I had so much on my mind.

"Claire. We would talk later." I heard Jax say before I stood up to face the both of them. "Leonora and I-"

"Leonora will face the council today while you address your people." Claire ordered Jax. I wasn’t so bothered because I already knew that I was going to be punished by the council. There was no need to wait any longer. I walked over to Jax’s closet and pulled out my box. "You will also not be staying here any longer. You are still a kitchen volunteer so you already know your place." I looked over at Claire as I dragged my box. This was her territory and there was nothing I could do. The only way I would be able to challenge her is if Jax makes me his queen but I knew that wasn’t going to happen anytime soon.

"Leo, wait." Jax blocked me but I moved over to the other side and he followed me. "You’re staying here." He said. I wanted to scoff but I know Claire would see it as a sign of disrespect and let the council know so I opted to just bow my head. Jax turned around to face Claire, shielding me from her evil eyes. "Leonora won’t face the council. I will. I will address the people and I’ll face the council. It’s the least I can do." Jax said and I rolled my eyes. I hated that he really couldn’t stand up to Claire. He couldn’t tell her off and if he couldn’t there was no way I could stay here. Not when she could barge in whenever she liked and say whatever she pleased.

"Jax, I need to leave." I muttered and he quickly spun around to look at me. "Claire is right. I can’t stay here." I said as I bypassed Jax and walked towards the door. I didn’t want to be involved in their issues. I already had more than enough on plate. Jax held me from walking and I sighed. "Please just let me go."

"You heard her. The girl doesn’t even want to stay here." She said and Jax let go of my hand. I walked out of the room and it felt like weight was lifted off my shoulders. I could hear Jax and Claire arguing but it wasn’t my problem anymore. I pulled my box and walked to the staff quarters. The whole pack was quiet. After all the events of last night, I wasn’t expecting anything less. The events of last night was still fresh on everyone’s mind especially mine. How would I forget? It was all my fault. I brought that monster here. I don’t know why I was hell bent on seeing Jax. If I had stayed back, maybe he wouldn’t have attacked so soon. Maybe Jax wouldn’t have be caught off guard.

As I stepped into the staff quarters, everywhere fell silent. I walked until I got to my bed. Bethany was still asleep and I didn’t want to wake her up and interrupt my sleep. I could still feel the stares all around me. It was then that I realized that I was still dressed in Jax’s shirt. I knew what the rumor mills would be saying. That I ran away from Jax after he ended everything with me and I brought back his brother as revenge. I knew that was what everyone would say. It was easy to judge with the little information they had. I pushed my box underneath my bed and laid down. I pulled the covers over and turned to the wall. I really couldn’t care what these people thought of me. They only knew half of the story and I would love to keep it that way.

I closed my eyes and prayed that I would finally get the opportunity to fall asleep since I didn’t sleep last night.

And my wish came to pass.