Chapter 5

• Howely Bodfor
• The Alpha King was using Rimvan Longarm's daughter for his selling point of gaining popularity. I watched where the Alpha King's hand had landed on Finja's hip. Moving to the side his hand would fall to the side. I was not blind. What the Alpha King wanted from Rimvan's daughter, I was going to do everything in my power to prevent him from getting. Rimvan Longarm glared daggers at Coldfurgus. What parent would not want to protect their pup?
• With the 240 individuals here Rimvan was keeping an even closer eye on his daughters. Making sure that if he were not around his daughters, that Prince Zek or Beta Morris were close by. He claimed his wife was home with his granddaughter and son. His wife, Cithra, was feeling slightly unwell. To make sure it was not something contagious, she thought it was best to remain home.
• When the ladies had arrived he warned his daughters, Nelle, Zehna, and Alore to not take to heart the comments the higher ranking families would hand their way. Rimvan was relieved when he noticed that his daughters spent a great deal of time with the north kingdom clans. By the looks the males were giving Rimvan's daughters, they did not mind the company and conversation.
• “Delta Rimvan, where is your eldest daughter?” Alpha Zevar asked him, “Nelle had mentioned that your eldest is the reason that you all have been invited to this gathering!”
• All of the ladies had been formally been introduced to us. His eldest daughter was the only one that had not been. It was true that we saw her earlier, yet we had not been introduced by name or rank.
• Searching the area in which Finja had been occupied initially. She was no longer beside the Alpha King. Glancing around the area, it was quick to spot the one who was hiding in the corner. Aiming to not be seen by the crowd of individuals.
• Rimvan was chuckling as he motioned with his head where his daughter was. When she did not move Rimvan motioned with his hand that he would be gone for only a moment, he directed his feet towards his beloved daughter.
• It was too loud to hear what was being said but words had been shared with father and daughter. By the expression Finja gave her father, she would have rather been anywhere but here. Glancing at the entrance as if it could be her saviour to escape this location. Grasping Finja by her arm and started to pull her towards us.
• Once father and daughter were here, “Alpha Zevar I would like to introduce my eldest daughter, Finja!” Rimvan once again introduced Finja to the Alpha as if he had not done this already.
• Taking a step towards Rimvan's daughter, extending his hand in greeting. “I have heard a lot about you and your work. I have to say nothing surprises me when it comes to Erolzwald, until today.” Alpha Zevar kissed the top of Finja's hand.
• One at a time each of us had been introduced, beginning with rank and then our name. Without saying a word, she would bow her head respectfully and give us all a pleasant smile.
• My Uncle Myres smiled at Finja, “There are a few redeemable qualities about Erolzwald but there is nothing like the north!”
• Rimvan's daughter smiled sweetly, “I am afraid I am at an unfair disadvantage, I have never been to Unnash or for a matter of fact anywhere in the north. Certain agreements have not allowed me to cross the waters to venture into your territories. I would not be able to make a fair comparison.”
• Rimvan cleared his throat to let Finja know that she had overstepped. As brilliant as she might be, when it comes to social interaction she did not seem particularly good at gauging her words.
• “Well, it is true!” Finja defended herself. “If it were not for the agreement that had been agreed on, I would have travelled there. And I have visited practically every single city, town and more. I have left my footprint everywhere but the north.”
• Alpha Zevar smiles, “Delta Rimvan, you never told me that Finja is a traveller!”
• Finja bobbed her head as Rimvan told the Alpha’s how Finja spends a lot of time travelling. That she goes around teaching others how to properly use the newest technology. Giving seminars and educating others on the projects that she has been working on.
• Uncle Myres added to the conversation. “And tell me Finja Longarm, what work is it that you do?” He requested.
• Alpha Myres was head of the family until the unfortunate death of his wife, Vinla. Stepping to the side to allow his brother to take control as he dealt with the death of his wife, which had happened eight years ago after she gave birth.
• “I primarily work with developing the best security system that is known to date. The latest project that I have been working on is retinal scanning security, combined with voice recognition security.”
• Rimvan watched intently as my Uncle Myres listened to every word that Finja spoke. At one point he appeared as if he was about to get Finja to stop talking about her work when Alpha Myres told Rimvan that he was interested in what she had to say. Taking Finja off to the side, the two continued with their conversation.
• “I have to say, this is the first time Myres has shown any interest in the opposite sex!” My father said with a wide smile on his face.
• Alpha Zevar slapped Vemos on the back, “maybe this is what he needs to get over his troubled mind.”
• Rimvan glared between my Uncle Zevar and my father.
• It appeared as if he was unsure of how to respond to what was going on. It would surely help his daughter if someone should show interest in her. Yet at the same time, I think he was hoping for someone a bit younger.
• Alore, Rimvan's youngest daughter, wiggled her way into the group, “Dad ... you did tell Finja that it would do her some good to interact with others. To be more sociable and less reclusive.” She gave a slight giggle.
• “I did say that, didn't I!” He could not help but glare at the two of them, questionly.
• My uncle and father began to laugh, “Children grow up far too fast. Yet the need to protect our pups will always remain!” My father began. “Delta Rimvan, I can assure you, the interest Myres gives your daughter is business possible friendship, though for the hunt of a new mate to mother his four growing daughters, that he would not dare!”
• He sighed, "Finja is at least socializing! Regardless of her intellect, she has very little skills interacting with her peers or the public face to face on topics that do not consist of her choice of career."
• “That explains a lot! Humans are far weaker than shifters. Finja would have to over compensate for the physical aspect.” My brother spoke up and continued, “What are the prospects for your other daughters?”
• Rimvan did not seem to respond to my brother's remark about her being a human. Our father and uncle, on the other hand, did not seem pleased with Brodey's comment.
• Unfazed, “Finja has taken Nelle and Zehna on her last trip to Galata in the hopes they would find their mates. To their dismay, they did not find what they were searching for. Though they did have the bragging rights to say they have finally travelled. Amuse was jealous and refused to speak with them for the longest time.” Rimvan chuckled. “Finja promised him that once he is of age to travel, she would take him on one of her business trips.”
• “So …” Uncle Zevar began. “Finja is not planning on settling down?”
• Exhaling roughly, “Finja … has not had the best of luck when it comes to … that area!” Rimvan left it at that. Not elaborating further on the matter.
• While I listened to the conversation between my uncle, father and Rimvan I recalled how Rimvan had mentioned he had a granddaughter. Now the Longarm family has become more interesting.
• Motioning my body closer so that I could join my Uncle Myres and Finja's conversation. Uncle Myres was telling Finja about the landscape in the Northern Hemisphere. The obvious differences land mass wise. Then he continued to tell her how things varied in culture.
• In the northern kingdoms, they focus less on material associations and more on connections with family, the land and the spiritual aspect. While locations that are in the southern kingdoms are fixated on owning as much property and items as they could buy.
• "I see!" Finja began to say, "I would have to agree with your observation. I have travelled to many kingdoms in the south, going east and west. Each of the locations is simular in one aspect! They believe if they have everything it will make them happy because the family that lives beside them has this or that. It is not to say that owning products is a bad thing, but over indulgence is an issue."
• As my uncle and Finja were speaking I could feel a cold gaze directed my way.
• Weaving between my country men, a female I saw once plus a male whom I could only presume was Prince Zek gestured towards Finja.
• "Don't look but my father is glaring daggers this way!" Prince Zek made sure his voice was low and his back to his father. "Finja laugh as if you are having a great time!"
• Finja gave him a puzzling look.
• "He insulted Jezebel earlier in front of everyone!" That was all he said.
• Without thinking twice Finja widened her smile, understanding what Prince Zek was up to. I could not help myself, if there was one thing I was great at doing, that was causing trouble!
• Placing my arm around Finja's shoulder I leaned into her.
• "Oh that is even better!" Prince Zek commented.
• Remaining smiling, "I do not know if this is such a good idea!" Finja said.
• "Only using your eyes slightly look up ...while still smiling! Act as if you do not mind his company!" His wife encouraged her.
• The closer Finja and I were, the longer she appeared as if she was having a great time. The more enraged the Alpha King became.
• "You are going to get me in trouble!"
• I could feel Finja becoming tense, leaning into her I whispered in her ear, "he will not do a thing while we are here. Coldfurgus has an image to maintain as you already know!"
• Prince Zek was the first to laugh, noticing the blunt rudeness that I had displayed. All those who had heard my words snickered. Even the tense little woman snickered.
• The musicians were starting to set up as the Alpha King strolled over in our direction. All of us bowed our heads in respect.
• "Finja, I expect your first dance to be with me!" His tone was low and commanding.
• "I do not know how to dance that well, sir!" Finja was trying to find a way out of being around him.
• The Alpha King was not asking Finja, but ordering her.
• Coldfurgus's creepy eyes wandered Finja's body shamelessly in front of everyone. Rimvan looked at his daughter as if he wanted to say or do something, but like ours, his hands were tied. Finja was at the mercy of the Alpha King.
• The musicians were ready, and Finja was directed to the dance floor. Several times the Alpha King placed his hands on her arse, which she quickly moved his hand to the middle of her back.
• Rimvan had his hands clenched at his side as he tried to control his rage. Everyone who had any decency was discussed with the act the Alpha King was displaying for all to see.
• My father placed a hand on Rimvan's shoulder, "Do not worry, this soon will be over!"
• I did not know if my father was referring to the dance or Coldfugus's death.
• I heard someone whisper how the Alpha King's behaviour was deplorable. Glancing over at my brother he only shook his head as he motioned it towards the floor.
• As the Alpha King was laughing at Finja moving his hand upwards, she was becoming more irritated with the situation. While everyone stood there watching and not doing anything.
• "Your majesty, I am not a whore from the gentlemans club!" Finja made her words loud and laced with fire.
• "You could have fooled me!" He laughed each word out.
• Finja narrowed her eyes on the Alpha King, "I am not your wife!"
• The Alpha King pulled Finja into his body, "for now!" He grabbed her arse.
• Pushing away from the Alpha King, Finja left him standing on the dance floor. Rushing over to her father, I swear that if she could, Finja would have killed Coldfurgus.
• Some of the Alpha King allies gasped at Finja's defiance. while other females who would love to up their social status glanced at each other as if Finja committed the worst crime.
• Brushing off the embarrassment, "the harlot hasn't been with a real man since her daughter was born!"
• Rimvan held on to his daughter as it looked like she was about to say more words to the Alpha King. Huffing and puffing, Rimvan tried to calm his daughter down as her sisters did not seem to know what would happen.
• Behind me, I hear my brother whisper low, "she has guts for a human!"
• A few of us glared at my brother! I could not tell if he was complimenting her or insulting Finja. Considering not one of us, stepped in to protect her, I would say it was a compliment.
• The Alpha King motioned for the Musicians to continue playing.
• "Would you like to dance?" Zehna asked me with a bit of colour on her face.
• Taking her hand, I led her to the dance floor where the others had been.