POV Savannah Rowen
I was used to being ignored by them, but not to being the center of attention, because that’s how I
I felt at the moment. Everyone was staring at me, judging
“It was Marilyn.” I confirmed, drinking a little more. “I heard her and Fenrir arguing at his house. She was there.”
“Of course it was her, the’s the only one who still has access to things that belonged to Catalina. She knew that if she made you wear the dress that was a gift meant for the wolf people would hate you even more.”
“Tust like she knew that many of them were feeling grateful for Savannah trying to save Ruda, admiring you,” Mihaela added. “She did it out of jealousy. Again”
m of his
I should have stayed home. I could’ve watched the smoke through my bedroom window. That would have been enough to mourn Ruda and witness part
passing ceremony
“Was Catalina…very beloved by the pack?”
Mihaela and Alexandra exchanged a glance. The omega pressed her lips together, turning them into a thin line, then brought her face closer to my ear.
“She wasn’t a bad person, but I can’t say she was… incredible. She was friends with Marilyn, so you can imagine a bit how she acted. She was good with the pack, helped those in need, but things had to be done her way.”
“So… why does it seem like they loved her so much?” I whispered.
“For Fenrir. Everyone here wants the alpha’s attention, to have his adoration. No one will dare tell the truth, even though they know what it was
“And what was it?”
She pulled her lips.
“That she had some qualities, but was full of flaws. Marilyn tries to be like she was. I believe she thinks that by being like her friend, she’ll win Fenrir’s heart. She liked the pack, but thought of herself above everything and anything”
“I think the one doing everything to keep Catalina’s memory alive is Marilyn, so she forces Fenrir to remember who she was and that he could have something similar again, if he stays with her,” Mihaela hissed. “Just like she does everything to hurt you, because she sees you could be a queen far better than Catalina ever was. She’s afraid of you, sees you as a huge threat.”
Alexandra agreed with a grimace.
This was much worse than I imagined.
I didn’t want to know any more about Fenrir, Catalina, or Marilyn; the story was… disturbing. I didn’t want to be involved in any of it.
I stood up abruptly, drawing a few glances. My legs were weak and wobbly from the alcohol. I spread my hands on the table and leaned over them.
“I tried to save Ruda because it was the right thing to do, because he was just an innocent pup, and because they wanted me, not him. And no one should pay for my sins, not because I want them to like me or admire me,” I said, cutting off the extended topic, speaking softly so only the two of them could hear
“We know that, Siva,” Mihaela replied.
“We never thought otherwise for a moment.” She winked, as if trying to push the memoties away, “I was there, I saw how and why you acted.”
I nodded, pressing my lips.
“I just wanted to make sure you knew the truth.” I pulled away from them. “I’m going home, the night’s over for me.”
I ignored the absurd number of glances being directed at me. I raised my chin and walked through the people, heading toward Fentir’s house.
As I passed, they turned their backs, completely ignoring me, making it clear. I maintained my posture, abstaining from what was happening.
I spotted Marilyn from a distance. She was standing, drinking in front of a table, talking to the two females i had seen talking about her and Fenrir that night at the bar. Her eyes met mine and her lips curved into a half ironic smile. She raised an eyebrow and tilted her head to the side. Her friends also turned their heads in my direction, basking in my failure, in my humiliation.
They w
were laughing at me, mocking my situation..
1 lifted my chin even higher.
My wolf growled in my chest, ready to kill her. I clenched my teeth, feeling my canines ache as they extended. My nails grew. I balled my fists, digging them into my skin and hurting myself.
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