Chapter 15 Adrian gritted his teeth in rage as he saw Damien, his older brother from his father's first mate, standing there and looking at him with disdain. For the moment he could only swallow the insult as Damien looked at his folly. What? What did you just say?" the grandfather asked coldly, his face red with anger. It was a mistake... I will apologize to Selene," Adrian said. Apologize? Are you even in your senses, you stupid pup?! You ruined Selene's life and brough his shameless she-wolf into our household!" the old Alpha thundered, his head aching at the sight of the treacherous pair. Are you going to bind yourself to this female?" Cassandra was startled when the old wolf asked lirectly, her eyes widening when Adrian reluctantly nodded after a long pause. You think an heir will fix the damage you've caused?" the grandfather demanded. In the end it is my cub... I cannot let them be," Adrian stated, making the atmosphere cold. The old Alpha's voice grew low and stern. "Sign this then." Adrian saw the scroll and his entire vorld came crashing down. How can you... no... are you throwing me out of the pack? I am the heir of the Blackthorn line!" Adrian protested. An heir? You don't deserve to be a part, let alone the heir!" the grandfather snapped. Cassandra clutched Adrian's sleeves, tears falling. "No! No. We can still be a family, Alpha! Think about the grandchild in my belly!" The grandfather's eyes were like ice. "Don't you dare call me 'Alpha'! And you? A part of this >ack? Never while I am alive! Your cub can earn its way into the clan fairly, but you and your chosen mate never will!" Adrian clenched his fists, his voice breaking. "I didn't want this. This is not my fault! Selene never told me the truth! If only she had not hidden the truth then I wouldn't have treated her like his-" 'If you dare speak another word about Selene, I will forget that the law of the ancestors forbids is brothers to spill blood between us." Adrian froze when a slow, cruel smile crossed Damien's handsome features. 'Selene is not someone a disgusting bastard like you could have either way. This fake is better suited for you, who are another fake, an illegitimate pup." With bloodshot eyes glaring at those present, Adrian signed the document forfeiting all his rights as a Blackthorn heir. He was expelled from the pack. Entering the towering stone hall of Maxim Clan, Selene felt nervous jitters. Although Damien had tried to send her on a small retreat after learning she was pregnant, she had refused. Damien had recently appointed her as his scribe, a role she was still adjusting to when she began receiving calls through the link from her blood parents urging her to come back. For her, the only family left were her unborn pups and her grandmother. 9:41 pm PD ༠། Pushing open the council chamber door, she swiftly entered the alcove and quickly sorted the scrolls, knowing that delegates could be arriving at any moment. "Selene," the musky scent of pine accompanied Damien as he hurried into the bustling hall; his arm gently grasped hers and led her to the balcony as if he wished to hide her from prying eyes. "Alpha," she replied. "Selene, no one can force you to do anything you dislike. Just say the word..." Damien looked concerned, and she managed a sad smile. "At today's gathering your sire and blood brothers will be present as well, and they specifically asked you to speak before the council. I swear those wolves are doing this purposely to torment you!" Damien said. The wolf with the commanding presence calmed her somewhat as his arms held her gently, almost embracing her. 'Damien, I am not a Blackthorn anymore. You cannot give me special treatment all the time; wolves have already started creating rumors about us. Also, I am tired of running away. No matter how much they want me back, I will not be returning to them," she said. 'Selene... just know that I will support you no matter what," Damien assured her. Soon the gathering began, prying stares burning into her back. When she refused to acknowledge their presence, her blood brothers hurled cruel taunts. 'That bond was doomed from the very beginning," Leonard whispered mockingly. "How can a countryside stray compete with our sister Cassandra for Adrian?" 'After being thrown out of the den by Adrian, she still has no shame and has come here to seduce Damien," Victor added with a smirk. "She will fail at that too-such a useless she-wolf." 9:41 pm PD Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!