The Dragon Prince's Forbidden Affair novel Chapter 14

Fighting the Alpha

Lexus's POV from earlier in the day

After I left Sadia and Aqua together, I instantly regretted it. They already spend time together shopping, and I didn't need them spending even more time together. If they got close, then that would mess up any chances I had with Aqua. Aqua asked me if I loved Sadia and if I were being honest, I would have told her I didn't. I haven't told anyone how I actually feel about Sadia, not even Cade. There's no point because either way we're staying engaged regardless about how I feel. Cade understands my relationship with Sadia but not how I feel about her.

When we got to the conference room I was annoyed to begin with. "Let's make this quick." I sat down at the long table. "What else do you guys want Ruben?"

Ruden was the son of the alpha which meant he was the next alpha. He was the first one who had a problem with me since I started showing up here. His father welcomed me with open arms since I'm the prince. Naturally, he wanted me and his son to get along so we could benefit each other as future leaders. Ruden felt instantly threatened by me. I wasn't trying to take his pack away from him, but he always acted as if that were my ultimate goal. "I told you last time, we just want one of the gemstones your family holds so close." Since he has a problem with me so do the few that are desperate for his approval. "That'll be the last thing then you won't have any trouble from our pack. You can marry Sadia with our blessing and come and go all you want."

"That's not something I have access to." Those stones were the most valued thing in our family. The King, Queen and Adviser were the only ones permitted to it. If I wanted to take it, I didn't have the passcode to get into the safe where it's stored. "Why do you want it anyways? You don't need it's power, you can't even use it."

Ruden leaned back in his chair. "It shouldn't be in your possession, it's not what the moon goddess would want. We share the same goddess but it's clear that one of our two species respect her more."

He was wrong, we were protecting the gemstones because of our respect for Diana. "Your father knows about the kind of demands you're making?"

Ruben hesitated. "He wants the stones as much as I do." Even if the alpha did want the stones, he wouldn't risk damaging his pack's relationship with our family. He sat up straight. "You're taking something valuable away, a member of our pack. So, it makes sense for me to request something just as valuable as her."