The Rydel Estate III

"Mother, father, please respect my decision and let me remain in Yuliang's Pack!" Elys proclaimed. His trembling and moist palms gripping the edges of the grey pleated skirt he had strategically worn that night tightly.

Before they had come over, Elys had taken the time to properly doll up. Neatly pinning back his growing blond hair, and applying the barest amount of makeup; mascara and lip gloss that he had borrowed from Eric.

The less rebellious he appeared, the more receptive his parents usually were to his requests.

His father was a tougher nut to crack, but previous experience has proved that as long as Elys could sway his mother, his father would eventually follow.

"What are you saying Elys? How could you possibly expect me to allow you to be further under the influence of an omega that goes around transforming and biting people as he wishes! Mr. Davos, you ask to address this matter immediately, then that is exactly what we shall do! You will remove the Claim from my son and our eldest son's future betrothed, and never have contact with either of them again!" Lord Rydel declared coldly, directing a piercing look at the equally cold faced Yuliang.

There was a sinking feeling at the pit of Elys' stomach, one that he covered up by indignation. "Father! No! You can't!" he exclaimed. His body twitched in preparation to stand, but a firm hand on his thigh, preventing his rise.

"Never heard of taking back a Claim before, is that a new thing or something?" Yuliang asked, conversationally, getting to his feet himself instead. He shrugged, stuffing his hands into the pockets of his ratty jeans, "Whatever doesn't matter."

Elys looked at his teacher- his Pack Leader's back with wide blue eyes. Irrational hope surging within him.

But, what on Earth was Yuliang doing?

Yuliang pressed his arms to his side.

He bowed.

He rose.

He spoke.

"My name is Yuliang Davos. I'm Seventeen years old. I'm currently a Licensed Healer interning under Professor Emil Belmont. I am willing to negotiate Pack authority over matters relating to Elys Rydel and Eric Rhee," a steely glint entered amber eyes, "with the understanding that my Claim to them remains non-negotiable."