Chapter 0008 Violet Watchful and kind . He seemed intrigued , I drew up short and looked at Theo . His eyes were but there was no mistaking the heat in his gaze either , the interest . The anger started to pull back . The red haze started to clear , and I turned my gaze on Lucas slowly . The red light in his eyes vanished . His eyes widened with fear and disbelief . Th Thats Impossible ? I hissed . Im sure my father thought the same . He paled . Theo let out a low whistle , but he didnt stop me from advancing on Lucas . Lucas took a step back , but I didnt need to get any closer , How dare you try to compel me ? I said , sneering at him with disgust . Try it again , and Ill consider it a formal challenge , then youll have a lot more to worry about that where Ive been all night . He jolted back and turned pale . I turned to Theo , glaring at him . Enjoy it while you can , Lucas . Theo slipped his arm around my waist and pulled me away . What a statement . We walked out of the hall , and I pulled away from him , putting a bit of distance between us as I looked up at him , coldly . His eyes widened . I suppose I dont have to wait the hour for that discussion , do I , Alpha Theodore ? , He smirked and gestured ahead of me . Shall we ? As we left , Kincaid fell into step behind us as did a woman I assumed to Dalia , Theodores Beta , known to be a cunning , vicious woman who was only a bit older than me . He led me to a different hotel room than the one Id spent the night with Theodore in . Dalia produced . a contract and set it in front of me as Theodore drank from his glass . The deal is simple , he said . In exchange for helping you with your little problem , I want 70 % of Darkmoons GDP for the upcoming year , the alphas due as it were and for you to act as my luna for a year . Einbarrassment and anger warred in me , thinking about what I must have looked like to him last night . Did I seem that desperate ? 70 % was outright robbery , but money could always be earned back . If I could get this done within a quarter and leverage my position as acting luna of Midnight for the good of Darkmoon , Id make it back within the year easily , but my comfort and the ease of things wasnt worth my dignity or Darkmoons pride . I didnt even pick up the contract or glance at it . You must make a habit of insulting people you need things from . I scoffed . No wonder +25 BONUS you havent made much progress with Midnights land stake . He bristled . Kincaids eyes widened just a bit . His lips twitched like he was going to laugh , but Dahlia looked outright amused . Her eyes twinkled . You showed me a good time last night , so I wont hold your youth and inexperience against you . He flushed . Dahlia coughed into her hand . Ill ignore the insult since I may yet benefit from this alliance : 20 % as goodwill and well need to iron out what youre asking of me . You think youve got room to negotiate ? He scoffed . You must not have a very firm grip on what youre up against . My brother wont even bat an eyelash . Your brother will have to change his mind as soon as the Donovan familys allies start calling for his head . How long do you think that will take ? A week ? He worked his jaw . Youd be acting luna of the largest pack , and involved with the alpha kings brother . You think 20 % is enough for the honor ? You must think very highly of your cock . His eyes widened a bit as I met his gaze . To think I would agree to 70 % , knowing that you need me for whatever it is youre after , and to overlook the speculation I will have to deal with . You know the social climate as well as I do , and the show you put on with this ring is going to get people talking . A wedding will be expected , a ceremony Ill be your contracted wife , Theodore , not just your luna . 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