"What?" Leah exclaimed aggressively, her gaze fixed on his palm on her arm. She avoided looking at his face since she had no intention of seeing the pompous Amoux's face!

He released his grip on her arm as if his skin were on fire and he burned.

Leah removed her hand furiously and resumed walking, and he did the same. As she felt him behind her back, she halted her stroll since she wanted him to be the first to walk.

A Prince will always be one step ahead. And a peasant omega, who is far behind...

"Lycan. Luna." Leah greeted them, knelt and bent her head when they arrived.

Leah waited until they tell her what to do. However, as soon as the man next to her took a step, she went on talking. "If you'll let me raise my head now, I'd like to give my decision now."

She saw Luna come up to her and extended her hand out. Leah turned her head to look at Luna and took her hand.

"You can stand up. After all, Amoux is here now. Tell us what you want to do." Her voice was nice, and she could tell she wasn't trying to scare her.

Leah was not scared of her; she's scared of what their son might do to her.

I went to my feet and bowed my head. "To begin, I want to convey my gratitude for providing me with the chance to demonstrate my abilities by selecting me as your son's personal doctor. However, I'm sorry that I'm unable to accept your offer because I can't abandon the duties Richelle has already begun."

"W-what? Why?" Luna grabbed my hand instantly, her voice alarmed. "We witnessed your capability and your willingness to lay down your life for my child. Can't you reconsider? If you need anything in exchange for your agreement, we will provide it."

"I understand what you desire, Luna but I will not allow myself to sacrifice my life once again in order to look even worse in the eyes of a man who has forgotten how to be gracious." Leah gently withdrew her hand, took a step back, and bowed once again.

She cannot turn her back on them, since that would be impolite. Luna seemed to understand what Leah was saying as she glanced behind her to check where Amoux was.

'I'm desperate to leave this place; I feel as if I'm out of breath as a result of what's taking place.' Leah could not help but talk to herself.

She still have nightmares about what Amoux did to her. Luna is precise that she was ready to sacrifice her life for her child, but Leah is not willing to do it again.

As the Lycan walked, Leah carefully closed her eyes. Will he retaliate against her now that she disagrees? His presence was so strong that her hand clinched strongly as well.

*Smack*

Leah heard the thunderous smash of the smack as Lycan walked behind the Luna where Amoux was. Her mind trembled as she realized what was going on.

"You accomplished nothing more than to disgrace me! I'm only protecting you because you're still a kid who cannot be abandoned by a parent!" Lycan's voice boomed out, and even she cannot overcome the heaviness of the atmosphere.

"Hector!" Luna snatched Lycan's hand and dashed from Amoux. "How could you do this to our son!"

"You hide and protect your son so well under your underwear that he developed into that! He was powerless to defend himself against the witches or other pack! Even when it comes to ordinary rogue hunting, he is incapable of doing it properly!"

"Why are you impressed with that doctor's ability? There are doctors much superior than her! Consider your surroundings! Everyone is competent at doing what she did—"

*Smack*

Another blow to the face.

She saw how his face shifted to the left. Leah's eyes widened as she realized that the power he showed her was nothing compared to that of his father. Nevertheless, when it comes to pride, he is unflinching.

He raised his head proudly once again, and his eyes were locked on her. His eyes were full of rage, as if he was expecting to fight with her.

"Then send one to me!" Lycan takes a deep breath, as Luna becomes concerned at seeing her husband's condition. She walked over to him and rubbed his back. "I will give you three days to find me a doctor who is greater than her; if you succeed, I will give you my kingdom."

The conflict between father and son is intensifying. She was taken aback by them, and Amoux did not avert his venomous gaze from her. Whatever he did to scare her, she was powerless to stop what the Lycan had ordered.

Amoux exited the room, and the doors slammed shut as if they were ready to be shattered.

Leah simply stood there staring, despite the fact that Amoux was no longer there. His animosity towards her will only grow stronger as a result of today's events.

She was certain he'll blame her again. Also, she couldn't really accept what was offered to her because she had to find out what kind of spell was put on him. There are still so many things she want to know.

"Luna and Alpha. I'd like to excuse myself if possible." She can't look at them with her eyes because of what happened. She was also apprehensive about venturing out, fearful that Amoux might be waiting for her.

"Won't you reconsider, Leah?" Luna is still trying to push her.

She has lost the reason for her to accept it. As Amoux stated, they have a large number of doctors. She is just hoping he can find someone.

She was a little bit hurt…

She admits.

"You will not leave Amoux's chamber until he arrives. Wait for him to return." Lycan stated.

Huh? Wait?

Who?

What?

Wait…

'It means that if he can’t find one, I have no choice but to be his doctor, right?' She asked herself.

No... she don't want to be trapped with that man the way she has already been now.

Leah's body became frozen as a reaction to what the Lycan stated. When she turned to Luna, Luna just nodded.

'Why am I compelled to wait for that man?' If only she had a chance to say these words.

'He was the one who said that someone was better than me! I also refused their offer, which means I should no longer be associated with them. I will never alter my views, regardless of anything else they say.'

"Bring him to Amoux's chamber and do not allow her to leave. Provide her with all she needs in case she requests anything!" The Lycan declared unequivocally, leaving her speechless.

****

"Get me out of here!"

Leah slammed the door. She could do nothing but hit the door and lean against it.

“I needed to go back to my house!”

They put her inside Amoux's room, and they didn't let her speak anymore. They locked the door outside, so that she would not find any way to get out.

She looked around Amoux's entire room and yelled again. “It's the Prince's fault!”

“...”

No one replied to her.

“If only he hadn't been so arrogant! I'm not proud that I'm good! All I want is not to accept the offer! So, why am I here now?”

Leah rose up to her feet, removed the dust to her robe and kicked her legs to the air because of irritation.

She wandered her eyes around the room, and she could see nothing but lights, hanging clothes, and a little clutter. His bed was clean as if it had not been touched.

“How many days has he not come home?”

No matter how she talks to herself, no one is responding to her. If only she could awaken her wolf...

“Anyway, it looks like he won't come back to his room again because he's busy looking for someone better than me!”

Leah ran to Amoux' bed and spread her arms while lying. She hasn't eaten yet; how can she tell the guards and patrols outside that she's hungry? Will they serve her delicious food again?

As she thought about what she could do, her mind suddenly remembered what had happened to Amoux and her. If he hadn't just said hurtful words to her before, she might have accepted his father's offer.

"Nevermind, you can't turn the stone into soap. That heartless man won't ever change."

She closed her eyes while having rage inside her heart. And because the silent room was making her ears deafening, the sleepiness is slowly dragging her.

Her mind took her to a dream that she would never want to go back to. She doesn't know why she was still dreaming of that scene after so many years. She has been burying everything for a long time now...

"S-Stop! Please..."

"A-Ah... No! Please!"

Leah screamed herself awake and gasped for air. She felt sweat trickle down her neck as she was still chasing her breath. She wiped the perspiration that had also accumulated on her forehead as she tilted her head to look around her.

The surroundings were still quiet, and nothing had been touched. She bent her legs and hid her face on her knee.

She dreamed of her parents again. The image of them as they died and gradually lost their breath reappeared in her dream while she was watching them—unable to do anything.

She still wants to know what kind of illness it is. She doesn't want to have another person affected by that disease.

She lowered her foot to the floor and took significant steps to the door. However, when she was about to grasp the handle, the door opened, and Amoux's serious face flashed at her.

"Ah!"

She quickly backed away and went to the side to give him the way.

'This foolish man!' Leah wants to kick him right now because of his attitude! She almost stumbled but the man acted like she was invisible.

As he finally entered, she looked at the open door and hoped to go out but she heard his voice speak.

"If you're planning to run away, don't plan; you might be back in this room in less time." His voice seemed to be favored by what was happening.

'It was his fault why we were like this; if he hadn't been so stubborn every time he talked to his father, he wouldn't have had any more difficulties.'

"Why? I have nothing to do with what is happening to you! I have already rejected your father's offer!" Leah is now walking towards him.

"Watch your mouth, woman! It looks like you forgot who I am!"

No way! Why is he the only one with the chance to get angry? Is it because she's omega that her mouth should be closed as well?

"You know what? It's all your fault!" Leah pointed at him with her finger; she doesn't care if he kills her right now. She needed to say everything she wanted because it's indeed all his fault!

"Who are you to blame the Prince? Remember that you are far different from me. Aside from being an outsider in our territory, you should be thankful that I haven't killed you yet!" Amoux also got up from sitting, and he was now towering over her.

"Then, thank you! Who is stopping you from killing me? Why don't you do it to me now!"

Her voice was angrier as she shouted at him. She will not allow him to belittle her! She has also contributed a lot to their pack because she was the one who treats wolves with chronic wounds. She is already one of the Nightwalker pack.

"What did you say?!"

"Mmhh! Let me go!"

Amoux squeezed her cheek tightly, and his nails almost sank.

"You think highly of yourself just because my father favored you."

He showed out his fangs again. And she couldn't move because it was the first time she had seen it up close.

She didn't know that they were this long compared to the others. She swallowed a few times and couldn't move. Her knees and hands seemed to weaken.

"Don't test my patience, Leah. You still don't know what I can do."

“Stop acting like I'm wrong! Let go!” Leah tried to push him away but Amoux started tugging more fiercely and viciously.

She couldn't quite handle it.

She looked him straight in the eyes and saw that he had no intention of letting her go. She attempted to shove his hand away a second time, but she did not succeed.

"I told you to let me go! Shit!"

As she tugged on her arm again, finally, she was able to regain control of her hand, but she was also sensitive to the discomfort caused by his nail dig against her flesh.

Both of them examined it together but she hastily covered the small scar since a little amount of blood had leaked.

She closed her eyes for a while to calm down. Nevertheless, she shut it more tightly because the wound he had made was deeper.

Leah backed away from him, and didn't care if the Lycan or the Luna would be upset. She will not last long with this man. Perhaps, She'll lose her mind tomorrow if she stays with him longer.

"I'm leaving..." Between her words are only air..

She turned around and stride towards the door. However, before she could open it, it has opened.

She covered her eyes when the dazzled of the sun entered from outside. As she looked at who had come in, she quickly bowed.

‘Won't my day end without thinking of anything?’ She bit her lip and let go of her wounded arm.

"What happened to your arm, Leah?" Leah heard Luna's worried voice, but she didn't lift her head and let her continue. "Did the rogues or any beta patrol hurt you?"

"Don't be naive, Rosette! Who else can hurt her if the only one with her in the room is your son!"

When the Lycan uttered the words, he was no longer angry, but there is a hint of emphasis. Anyone would think they were forbidden to make a move that could provoke him.

"Son?"

“What?”

“Why did you hurt Leah? She hasn’t adjusted much to the palace yet! And besides, she will be your doctor, so you have to protect her and she will heal you everytime you're hurt. You must guard her. It's a give and take, don't you think?”

Luna spoke non-stop. However, Leah didn't listen to what she said because she already knew that the words would only enter Amoux's ear and come out on the other side.

For Amoux, those are just empty words.

"I have blue royal blood. I am the one who will inherit the throne. I can decide who will be beside me and who will not. And I will reject her to be my doctor, no matter what you say, mother."

As Leah expected, Amoux isn’t going to give up.

‘What a stubborn child!’

“Amoux! I no longer know how to handle you! I'd better lock you up if you keep acting like this! You're worse than those rogues!" powerfully Lycan said, and Leah was even more scared because they seemed to have a fight.

"But Lycan—" She was planning to join their conversation because she had already rejected the offer.

‘I shouldn't be staying here anymore; it's just wasting my time. If I had left earlier, I would have been looking for herbs now.’ Leah thought.

"And for you, Leah. You don’t have to quit what Richelle started. You can still continue doing that."

She lowered her head.

“Rosette and I decided to give you a room in the palace and your laboratory. You don’t have to accompany Amoux every time he fights. The only thing you need is to always be present when something happens to him."

'What else can I do? This is the Lycan himself.' Leah could not help but feel dismayed. Nonetheless, she will just think that this is the way of her gratitude because they did not expel her from this territory and pack.

"Great!!"

Leah heard Luna's series of applause and her quick embrace to her.

She was surprised at what she did because it had been a long time since someone hugged her. When Richelle died, she felt like she was alone. So, being embraced again by a mother gives her warmth to the heart.

Her hand moved spontaneously, and she hugged her back.

"Please, be more patient with my son." She whispered to her that she knew the father and son would hear.

"I will try my best," she answered, because she didn't know what the results of their decision would be, especially now that their son doesn't like her.

"I know you're a good child, and I also believe that you can tame my son."

She slowly walked away from her and then stepped towards her mate. Luna hugged the Lycan at the waist, as a result she avoided her face.

She's not used to seeing such a scenario.

"We're leaving. Discuss to each other about the things you didn't agree on because from now on, you will see each other every day," Lycan said while Luna closed the door.

Amoux and Leah were just quiet. It was as if the extreme silence deafened her.

As she is waiting to talk first...

*grumbleeeeee*

She doesn't think luck agrees with her.

She heard her stomach rumbling with hunger.

"Tsk!" Amoux reacted irritably and marched to the door. "Whenever you're hungry, call the servant to ask for food or any beta patrol you could see!"

Amoux opened the door, and Leah saw that he was talking to a guard in front of the front door.

She could not hear what they were talking about, so she kept quiet and sat on the bed. Although she's a wolf and has a sharp hearing, she's not that interested in gossiping about others' discussions.

She looked at the deep wound on her arm. It is supposed to heal faster but she doesn't know why it's taking time.

She blew the wound and slowly, it's closing.

Amoux returned empty-handed. Leah thought that during the conversation he had with the guard earlier, he was already carrying at least some water because her throat seemed to be dried.

"I ordered the other guards to give you your food." There was no trace of any emotion in his face but Leah could see how he looked at the closing wound on her arm.

"I'll tell the servants to bring your belongings."

He turned his back on her.

"Uh.." Amoux stopped when he was already holding the handle of the door. He didn't turn around, just holding it.

"What now—" Leah instantly stopped because of the next thing she heard.

"Sorry, I didn't mean it."

Amoux uttered before walking away and leaving her hanging her jaw.