The Rebellious Omega
Chapter 78

King Braedon POV

I cringed. I wished Julia could be a little more accepting of Blair's outfit, but Liandra was looking at Blair with revulsion too. I just knew that Blair was going to say something outrageous. James was already looking gleeful, his eyes sparkling. He adored Blair and the things she would say without hesitation. Blair slowly put her fork down, looking thoughtful. "Julia," she said very sweetly as we all waited, my heart pounding in my chest, James leaning forward so he didn't miss it "Perhaps you could help me later," she said thoughtfully. No way. Was my mate finally going to accede to Julia's wishes? I stared at her suspiciously. I didn't trust the look on her face. Not one bit. James was smirking. Alpha Cody looked puzzled and Liandra was smiling. I fought the urge to put my hand on my forehead and groan out loud. Maybe I could just exit before it was too late. I knew that Julia would be venting to me later about my mate's blatant disrespect for her. Blair gave a nod. "Yes, I might need some help, you see" She stood up and Julia looked full of anticipation, nodding her head up and down, looking full of hope, hope that was about to be extinguished in the most ruthless manner that Blair had at her disposal.

"I have decided to make a change in regards to these shorts" she continued and Julia's eyes widened.

"You want to put a skirt on?" she said excitedly "and change the shirt?"

Oh poor, poor Julia. I almost couldn't bear to witness this. It was like seeing a child have their toy taken away from them on Christmas morning.

Blair put a serious expression on her face. "I'm having trouble fitting into these shorts properly," she said and then it happened. She dropped the bomb "So I'm thinking that I'll cut out the bum flaps so that my b**t can hang out and I can be more comfortable." Silence. Julia's mouth twitched. Alpha Cody's mouth dropped wide open. James fell to the ground and began to laugh out loud, clutching his sides. I snorted. Blair gracefully took her seat and several pack members began to giggle. "You...you" Julia spluttered, her body shaking.

Blair looked at her calmly "Keep talking about changing my outfit and I swear I'll do it" she said in a challenging voice. Julia went white. Blair wasn't kidding. I threw a scorching gaze at my mate. Alpha Cody was choking now. Julia stomped away and Blair calmly began to eat her pancakes as though nothing had happened.

James was bright red in the face. I chuckled and helped him up, the poor guy clutching his stomach. "Oh please, do it Blair. I can picture the look on the poor woman's face" he said gasping for air "I'll even help you" he offered as Alpha Cody lost his cool and burst into hearty laughter. Liandra looked scandalous. Blair raised an eyebrow "If I do it, you'll be the first person I go to for assistance James" she promised him coolly.

The man grinned. Alpha Cody wiped tears from his eyes. Liandra sniffed "Is this really an appropriate way for a Luna to behave" she commented in disgust. Alpha Cody shot her a warning glance but Blair was not fazed in the slightest.

"Are you a Luna?" she asked, munching away at her pancake.

"No, but I intend to be. My mate will be an Alpha or I will take a chosen mate that will be an Alpha. Either way, I will end up a Luna" Liandra said proudly.

So she was one of those. Alpha Cody looked unimpressed, and so did Blair.

"I feel sorry for your mate," Blair said and Liandra looked confused "It's going to be one hell of a hard task for them" she added wickedly.

Oh god. Liandra looked at her puzzled "Hard task doing what?" she hissed.

Blair blinked her eyes "Removing that stick out of your a*s. Must be wedged up there nice and tight with the attitude you have" she said blithely.

Alpha Cody grinned. Liandra stood and slammed her hands on the table. "How dare you" she shouted.

I stood but so did Alpha Cody. "Liandra" he growled "you forget who you are speaking to. Blair is Alpha King Braedon's mate and is to be afforded the proper respect as the future Queen Luna. I happen to agree with her about the stick up your a*s" he snarled. She stared at him, the color draining from her face "Now get the hell out of here before I do something I regret" he added.

She ran from the room. Alpha Cody exhaled and gave Blair an apologetic look. "My apologies Luna Blair," he said remorsefully "My pack member should not have offended you like that. Please accept my apologies" he added respectfully.

Blair waved a dismissive hand "No need for apologies" she said, "you didn't do it."

She leaned back and finished her coffee as Alpha Cody just looked bemused "Ahh" she groaned "I feel human again."

I smirked. James just chuckled. Alpha Cody looked like he was in love. I refrained from tearing his head off his body, just. "We have the signing of the negotiations," I said briskly, getting to my feet "and after that if you require anything else..."I trailed off, hopeful that he would be eager to get back to his pack.

He shook his head "Thank you but I feel with the hostility that Liandra is showing that getting back to my pack would be prudent. I appreciate your hospitality King Braedon."

Blair calmly got up. "I will join you," she said with a drawl as James too, got to his feet and I looked at her incredulously "I have nothing else to do and I might learn something," she said wrinkling her nose.

"You just want to play on my laptop," I said suspiciously as she fluttered her eyelashes at me.

"I can listen at the same time" she whined. I groaned and rolled my eyes, leading everyone to the study.

My mate rushed to take my hand and my wolf purred. Such a simple gesture but the tingles that we experienced were comforting and she squeezed my hand, her eyes looking up at me with such a look of adoration that at that moment, I quite forgot to breathe.