Chapter 52 : Agreement

MAXINE. “I think she would make a wonderful addition indeed!” one of the Alphas says, and I feel myself sinking lower and lower. “The Unclaimed would definitely miss their biggest warrior, though.” They all laugh, except Ajax, whose hand is frozen around mine. He’s looking at me and I can tell he’s waiting for an answer. And I do want to retaliate. I know that fucker is insulting me. Perhaps not his father, but everyone else in the room. They think I’m so small and so stupid for speaking up about the Unclaimed and the attacks, but I know that deep down, they’re scared. It’s possible that the Alpha Supreme is also humoring me because I dared to say something that no one else would. He’s probably surrounded by yes men and he’s not used to someone fighting back. But of course, instead of being affected, I just give them a sweet smile. “They really will miss me. Considering they would be back to piss-poor handling once no one speaks up for them.” Silence follows that. I want to celebr