Chapter 9 Elias?

(Iris)

Naomi’s face was a mask of fury as she stormed into the room, her eyes blazing with anger.

“You insolent fool!” She screamed, her voice echoing off the walls. “How dare you embarrass me like that?”

I knelt on the floor, my head bowed, trying to block out her harsh words. Naomi’s tirade continued, her insults growing more venomous with each passing moment. She jumped up and down, gesturing wildly as she planned out various ways to punish me.

Jasper stood off to the side, his expression unreadable. He watched in silence, not moving to intervene or to support Naomi’s outburst. I could sense his discomfort, but he did nothing to stop her.

Suddenly, the room fell silent as the Lycan King entered. His presence was commanding, and everyone turned to look at him. One of his warriors, who had been with Naomi earlier, had apparently informed him of what had transpired.

“I don’t think what she did warranted that much fuss,” The Lycan King said calmly, his voice cutting through