RULER

Chapter 8 Ruler

Jeoaneus believes that a woman has two characteristics, they either be a woman of beauty and a woman who  inhibits the witt and strength of a ruler.

However, Zane Fangs, the rumored brat daughter, appears to have both characteristics, which makes him respect Lester Fangs more for he was able to raise a woman who can fend for herself.

All the talks about strength when Zane only walks passed them. In truth, every alpha of a pack has the ability to assess a young lass before them, and seeing Zane a while ago handle all the scrutinizing stares and still walk confidently, converse and stand her ground, means the woman is someone not to be belittled.

They had seen her aura, the strong lust for power and desire to protect her people, a woman who deserves recognition and respect.

They were all actively conversing with each other while Zane sat there silently savoring her bowl of bisque, only responding when the topic is of her interest and when asked. They also appreciated how witty she is and how she was able to socialize with men and people that are older than her. With this, their thoughts and impression of her raised more.

A few minutes later after their meal, it was time for Zane to sit at the throne made just for her and receive all the greetings and gifts from everyone. She was unwilling to do so, but in order for her to successfully win everyone, she has to slowly let Victoria feel like everything is going along with her plans.

Gifts, congratulations and greetings one after the other as she sat there obediently smiling and thanking everyone. She even felt that her cheeks were starting to ache after smiling for hours.

“Let us welcome with a round of applause, Miss Victoria Fangs, our celebrant's younger sister, who will be joining us here to congratulate and give a message for her sister.” loud applause resounded as Victoria walked towards the stage while holding a small package of what seems to be her gift for Zane.

“A pleasant evening everyone, especially to our very beautiful celebrant. As kids, we know nothing about each other, we grew as individuals unaware of the other’s existence. I am just so grateful to know that after all the hardship I had gone through with my adoptive parents, father accepted me into this big family.” all eyes were on her, watching as she spoke with confidence, wearing a beautiful white dress that drapes around her body looking like a soft and kind girl. Her long straight chestnut hair adorned with white pink carnations. The look that would garner a man's desire to protect and dote on. Completely different from the star of tonight who screams power and allure.

“I am grateful to know you, I am sorry if I annoy you at times whenever I want to bond with you. I really want to get close to you, but I guess you don’t like me that much. If you think that I am stealing daddy away from you, no I am not, I just want to experience a father’s love. I hope you have a great day, I planned everything for you from scratch, I hope you accept my sincere greetings.” Zane felt like rolling her eyes for her dramatic speech that includes her asking for pity and affection. She could easily tell that Victoria wanted to make everyone think of her as a bullied sister, and Zane would let her think what they want, the best way to get back at a calculating woman is to make them think that everything is under their control.

Smiling perfectly like a compassionate older sister, Zane opened her arms wide as if wanting Victoria to come closer and give her a hug.

“Zane” surprised, Victoria remained there standing unable to comprehend what Zane was planning to do. She reluctantly walked towards her and hugged her.

People who were watching the two hug each other clapped their hands and burst into awe.

Feeling the warmth that the other person gives off made Victoria lower her guard down and tried to pull away. Zane then pressed his hand against Victoria’s back and whispered into her ear with a smile on her face.

“It must be fun to look holy.” feeling her body slowly stiffen in shock, Zane chuckled and gently caressed her hair, tucking the small strands behind her ear with a warm smile on her lips.

“I am so thrilled to see what more you have under your sleeve. Amuse me, sister.” patting Victoria’s head before returning to her seat as if nothing ever happened.

Her face turned pale as she felt the rush of panic getting the better of her. “What the hell is happening? Does she know anything? What to do?’ Victoria stood there for a couple of minutes until she heard the continuous call of her name when she realized what she was doing.

Rushing back to her chair as she nervously looked around to see if anyone was eyeing her or thought that she was suspicious. ‘No, she knows nothing, she is just trying to make her feel cornered. Yes, that must be it.’ sitting on her chair looking anxious as ever, unaware that the people started to think that she was acting suspiciously, some even thought that the girl was just surprised and elated and couldnt handle her emotions well after being accepted by her sister.

But there are just people that could not be fooled, in the back of their head, they already kept an eye out for her, and branded her questionable after making a speech like that.

“Wow what a heartwarming  speech that was, now let us move over to our celebrant's beloved friend. Miss Olivia Lilac. Let us give her a round of applause everyone.”

“Growing up, together we were inseparable. We treated each other as best of friends, more intimate than a blood sister. We understood our grounds, respected, loved and cared for each other. We were our very own enemy, you were through my ups and down, and I am here for you no matter what. I know that you are emotionally unstable these days, Zane you bitch, it saddens me to see you push everyone away. But I understand, if ever you feel suffocated, just call me and I will choke the cause of your problems for you. Fuck you bitch.” listening to her speech, they both laughed while wiping their teary eyes before eloping into a hug.

The crowd erupted into a loud applause, a lot of them even thought that the speech felt more genuine than the real sister who criticized and made her sister look bad.

A couple of them could not help themselves but gossip and point it out.

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The party went on for hours till it was time for her to transform. Standing before them under the light from the moon wearing only a cloak to cover her body. Her eyes closed as she raised her head high.

Crouching down, Zane’s body slowly shifts, bones rearranging, her once flawless skin grew furrs, from a gorgeous woman, before them tonight under the moonlight, is a huge silver wolf, with eyes of different colors and shade.

Its majestic body before them appears more and more unearthly as its furrs glimmer under the light. One of its eyes are the shades of grey, almost like silver and the other one that looks like copper, the same shade of her eyes as a human.

The size of her body is as big as an average built of an alpha, this fact made everyone think of her more highly than ever. A werewolf’s strength and build speaks a lot.

Bowing her head before proudly howling with a loud and authoritative voice. Looking regal as she walked down the stage meant for her, the ones who sensed the dominance she held meekly stand at the sidelines to lessen their chances of offending her.

TBC

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