The Blackwood Chronicles: The Treaty Game

to her needs before returning to bed, and no one bothered her. A light rap on her door woke her, she was feeling substantially better physically but the strings of her bond were pulled t

nd a change of clothes for when the doctors released her into Lydia's care. When Lydia brought her to the manor the dresser and closet were already full of clothes, shoes and accessories. The bathroom had all the amenities

ough the bedroom window and brought a sense of peace, if only for a moment. Alia had to work hard at keeping her

ing Luna B

eat up, get dressed and be downstairs in an hour. Alpha Blackwood is back from his trip and he's anxious to speak to you. At first, it will be just the four of us, Darius our son and heir to the Blackwood pack will b

her mouth when Lydia came fr

be suitable for y

f standing guard

smiled

prison

you from coming out, he was guarding people from

if he's supposed

Trust me, I might look small but I'm the fiercest. N

lia slipped into her clothes and styled her hair before coming back out into the bedroom. Lydi

t have to

. Now l

of rooms of varying sizes and amenities. The east wing was where they were headed. The pack council offices and where the Alpha and Luna's offices were

She had thought of defecting from Silver Crescent. It'll only get worse from here. Alia had though

right o

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ut that was it. Darius had no intention on forcing another bond on this female without her full consent and desire. His heart skipped a beat when those deep sapphire eyes met his, there was pain radiating fr

f action. His mother finally concluded that they needed Alia's input on her fat

ut of reference for their position, as all shif

e large oak desk, while his mother propped herself on corner of the desk. “I know you've introduced yourself t

ed with a slight nod to her head. “My name is Alia Goldwyn. My parents were Tha

d. 'Daemon enough!' He scolded his companion before addressing Alia. “My apologies Ms

es crossed and hands folded together gripping so tightly her knuckles were white. 'It causes her pain to be here.' Daemon grumb

, if there is one, before him and his fated – if – when he is blessed with her. The consort would act as

ther a look because his father very well knew that her parents were dead, h

ius had to hold himself back from gathering her in his arms. It was clear she didn't believe wh

re their

ad no right to take me away from my Alpha.” Darius could hear a slow growl rumble through his father's body, not in anger towards

eve what you

low me to answer you

e free of these r

or on his way out. He could feel Daemon pushing at the threshold for control but Darius could not allow him to come out. So Darius picked up a chair outside his father's office and threw i

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ed at who was touching her and Jayla Blackwood was on her knees beside Alia giving her comfort. Darius Blackwood, the future Alpha had stormed out of the room a

a offered her a smile that reach

ir. Finally looking up into the Alpha's eyes she found her words again. “I'm sorry, I should not

would kindly wait here while I deliberate with my counsel. Ly

a Blackwood walked across his office to another set of doors. There were murmured voices from the other room but Alia couldn't hear well. She knew though that the counsel was deciding her fate.

he risk of Caium's wrat

over anyone who voted no to letting Alpha Bla

our pack go to

ent of the packs in the shifter community have tur

d waved Alia in. Lydia continued to hold her hand