The Lycan king-Chapter 81

*Leonora*

The door opened and the council members filter into the room with Claire hot on her heels. I waited to see Jax but he wasn’t here. It was just me seated at the head of the table. It felt like I was called in for some grilling of some kind and I felt bothered. Why was I the only one summoned?

They all sat down and began whispering between themselves while I watched. I wish I had my phone and I wished Jax and I exchanged numbers so that I could text and tell him to come over.

I guess I’ve been used to just living without a mobile device that it made it easier for me to just leave it with Bethany everyday.

"Leonora, we summoned you here for an important discussion." The spokesperson said after their whispering died down. "The last time we tried to have this conversation, Jax shut it down but we need you to understand the gravity of the situation."

"That’s okay." I answered, my voice a bit shaky. I couldn’t remember most of the conversation but I could remember that they tried to talk about us getting pregnant, which I found weird.

"You need to give Jax an heir as soon as possible." He said and I felt my cheeks heat up. I could sweat that I looked like a tomato. "Mating, coronation and an heir will solidify Jax’s rule. If anything we’re to happen to him-"

"What they’re trying to say is that you should start trying for children. The earlier, the better." Another council member interrupted the spokesperson. Maybe he could sense my embarrassment.

"Anyone can contest for the throne and by anyone, I’m talking of Luke. Having a mate and a legitimate heir is stronger than having nothing." The spokesperson person said and I nodded. This felt like a lot of work for me. "Claire is here and she can also put you through your role. It seems like you’ve been to busy moving in that you are failing your part." He finished and they all got up and walked out of the conference room.

I just sat there stunned at the small conversation. What did they want from me? To birth a child I wasn’t mentally prepared to have? Did they even know that Jax and I are still trying to build a proper foundation for our relationship and most likely parenthood?

It was just shocking that they knew how Jax had treated me all these years and they expected me to just act like it never happened. They knew of all the way he hurt me. They knew how he exiled me, how he treated Noah and I. They knew how he used to send me away whenever I was on heat. They knew of everything and they are still trying to force me to act like it never happened like I didn’t have a choice in the matter. They expect me to only cater to Jax’s needs, wants, ambitions, etc. What about mine? What about the things I wanted to do for myself?

"Hey." I heard Claire call as my attention shifted to her. "You don’t really need to rush into anything. They just want to protect Jax the best way they can. It’s not about you."

"Nothing is ever about me." I blurted out. I sighed and got up from my seat. I didn’t want to have this conversation with her. I just wanted to talk to Jax and maybe he would stand up for me with the council members. I needed them off my back for just a short while. I just wanted to get through the coronation in one piece and then I can start thinking about children.

"I’m sorry about that but that’s how it has always been. The only thing you can do is work the system. You have Jax, Bethany and even me. We can all take care of the baby together." Claire offered and I gave her a small smile. Even though she was trying to be my friend, I don’t think I would be comfortable leaving my child with her. If I had to, she would be under some sort of supervision like a baby monitor but that doesn’t take away that she can harm my baby.

"Thank you. I just need some time to think." I said before leaving the room. There was just too much in my mind.

Did the council members think that getting pregnant was an easy thing to do? Did they know how mentally tasking it was? I didn’t expect much from them because they were just a bunch of men. All they cared about was doing their job and they didn’t care who they hurt in the process.

These were the people that had basically advised Jax for a long time and it was understandable that he was like them. They only cared about Jax and treated me like I was an object that could act or reproduce on command.

"Leonora!" I heard Jax exclaim, pulling me out of my head. I looked up at him, with a confused look. Why did he shout my name like that. "I had been calling you but you weren’t answering. What is going on with you?"

"Are you busy?" I asked and he shook his head. I took his hand and we began walking. I didn’t know exactly where I wanted to go to but I knew I needed to just walk around and free my mind for a bit.

Jax began to pull me to another direction until I was standing in a balcony connected to a spare room. He had locked the door immediately we entered the room so that no one would disturb us. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"Tell me what’s running through your mind." He said as he sat down and tapped the spot beside him. I joined him on the love seat, staring at the beautiful view before me.

"I think there’s something wrong with me."