Chapter 23: Chapter 23

I bit my lower lips and quickly plastered myself to Beta Wyatt out of fear. Did I fail another trial now? Oh, Goddess! I released a sigh due to distress, and as if noticing my fear, Wyatt smiled and caressed my back to comfort me.

I envied his courage and bravery at that moment. How come he's always calm, regardless of what situation we are in?

Oswald glared at me and strode toward us, his pressure pressing heavily on me, which made me grab Wyatt tighter.

Before I could process it, Oswald's big hand grabbed my small one; swiftly, he pulled me into his embrace.

I could feel him relaxing immediately as I entered his embrace, which made me stare at him in confusion. Why was he uneasy seeing me and Wyatt hugging when he was the one who planned to reject me and kick me out?

Although I tried to separate from Oswald, he simply used his hand to press my face against his chest, rendering me unable to break away from him. “Alpha…”

“Keep Quiet.” His wolf growled at me angrily.

I felt myself grow weak, and a submissive whimper fell from my lips immediately.

Wyatt leaned against the wall, his hands placed casually in his pockets. He eyed Oswald indifferently and asked coldly, “Why are you here so early? Didn't sleep at home?” He looked so sexy with his blasé act, attracting my attention.

He seemed to notice my intense gaze because he looked at me and winked at me, which made me blush.

A hand grabbed my chin, and before I knew it, my face was turned to the other side, away from Wyatt. This Alpha! How can he hide me from my crush? I grumbled and tried to turn my face, but his hand pressed me down to his chest, and he scowled at me. “Stay still.” He warned me in that cold voice that sent shivers down my spine.

“What are you mateless two doing together in that position?” Oswald scowled at Wyatt, his voice laced with extreme coldness, which made me worried on behalf of Wyatt. I hope I won't put him in trouble.

“What do you think?” Wyatt retorted casually. Responding to Oswald the same way he did in the garden last night, which made me snicker, and before I knew it, a soft smack fell on my buttocks.

“Oswald! How dare you…”

“Isn't she supposed to be your maid?” He continued nonchalantly, not paying attention to my bellow. I struggled in his embrace, and he easily locked me in place, which made me grumble in frustration.

Wyatt shrugged nonchalantly and made a sound, which wasn't quite an affirmation or denial, either.

“That position doesn't seem like that of a maid and a master.” Oswald snapped, which made me roll my eyes.

“Why do you care? Didn't you have a partner already? I can do anything I want with whomever I want to.” I yelled at him, and he gave me a nonchalant gaze, which indicated that he wasn't even fazed by my words.

I scowled at him in reply, and he gave me a bored gaze, which made me annoyed. How does he anger me easily, yet I'm unable to do the same? To think I've even failed the first trial—how can someone who holds grudges like me let him go easily?

Using Maia's name to reject Oswald won't work, but I'm also going to try scaring and annoying him to make him feel the same. “I, Maia, reject…”

Before I could complete my words, Oswald's lips fell on mine fiercely.

“I dare you to reject me.” He ordered with a fierce growl.

His mismatched eyes were now glowing with an intense golden light, which made my knees grow weak. It seems I've taken this too far and successfully triggered his fury.

I took a step back in fear, but before I could take another, he pinned my hands to the wall, grabbed my waist, and lowered his head to kiss me fiercely, giving me no choice but to accept his furious kiss.

He grabbed my chin hard and began to suck and nibble on my lips. Despite all my struggles, he didn't let me go. My knees grew weak, and his hand kept me steady.

Wyatt took two steps forward with extreme coldness, and his hand fell on Oswald's shoulder.

Although his hand seems to fall on Oswald's shoulder casually, I can see that Wyatt's hold isn't ordinary.

Due to the way his hand clawed at Oswald's shoulder, I could tell that he was using strength.

“Stop what you're doing.” Wyatt scowled at Oswald. His black eyes were filled with anger.

Oswald ruffled his hair with a sigh and diligently parted from me.

I held on to the wall, my chest heaving heavily as I panted to catch my breath. I traced my lips, which felt numb due to the fierce kiss, and felt struck. What did this man want?

“But from now on, she's not staying here.” Oswald declared it strictly

I felt anger rush through me immediately. What does he mean by I won't stay with Wyatt? Is he crazy?

Where does he expect me to stay? At Lorelei's house to be her maid? Or what?

“What's it with you?” I glared at him angrily, and his face whipped to the side to give me a cold glare.

Despite the pressure emanating from him, I stood my ground.

I'm a princess too; I can't be weak in the face of danger, or else how am I going to rule the pack successfully? Or where would I find the courage to return to the Red Flame Pack and kick Alpha Henry out of my throne?

“I'm the Alpha; you'll follow my order,” Oswald growled at me, which made me glare at him. I'm a princess; you don't need to fear me.

“I don't even stay under your command.”

“Quiet,” Oswald ordered, his voice booming.

The golden light in his eyes condensed into one filled with danger, which made me take steps back. I had a feeling that I'd successfully triggered something more than anger.

He growled, and before I knew it, I fell and reverted into my wolf.

I was shocked. What had he just done? How was he able to do it? I tilted my neck and let out a confused whimper while staring at him.

The golden light in Oswald's eyes retracted, and he bent to my level and said, “Good pup.” He smiled and began to caress my stomach.

I wanted to avoid his touch, but just a touch of his, and I'm laid, whimpering. Maia happily began to play in his hand, enjoying the caress of her mate.

'Stop feigning. I know you enjoyed it; you're just annoyed with him.' Maia retorted with a giggle, which made me roll my eyes.

“Strange. Maia's wolf is silver with golden speckles, yet she's an omega.” Wyatt whispered enigmatically and took two steps toward me.

I gave him a confused glance. What did he mean?

“What's the name of your wolf?” Oswald inquired and ruffled my hair. I growled at him frankly, and he did the same again with a smile on his face.

“Maia, what's the name of your wolf?” He asked again, his voice exuding authority.

I let out a whimper and turned my back to him, unwilling to say anything. If I'm Maia, will my wolf also be Maia?

“Oswald, you've caused enough trouble. Return to your Luna.” Beta Wyatt conveyed coldly.

Alpha Oswald gave him a careless, lazy look. They both stared at each other in a deadlock before Oswald sighed, and they both left a confused me. I guess they must have used Mind Link.

I returned to the room in my wolf form and fell into thought.

What's wrong with Oswald? Why did he kiss me in front of Wyatt even though he planned to reject me? Why did Beta Wyatt not say a word? I mean, his actions and both of their actions are a bit strange; what's with the power axis pack?

“What will we do if Oswald plans to leave Lorelei for us?” Maia asked.

I fell onto the bed on all fours and rolled my eyes. “Is that even possible?”

“What if?” She repeated strictly, and I stared into space.

What will I do? Maia likes her mate and…

“You also like him. Even though you pretended not to, I can feel your joy. Actually, I also like Wyatt as well.” Maia clarified.

“I don't know what we'll do. I like both of them.” I admitted truthfully.

Many times Oswald does growl at me, but in fact, he's nicer than he does threaten; Wyatt seems like a cold person, but he pays attention to every single detail, so how can I choose?

“Maybe we'll figure it out soon. Perhaps.” Maia comforted