Getting out of the shower, she grabbed the towel. Her thoughts were in overdrive she didn't know how long she could play this game with Gabriel. Heading back to her room she could hear the voices of people arriving downstairs. Stopping for a second when she heard her name mentioned "do you think she was a good choice, she is too young for such a position" some one said "she won so I guess it will have to be" another voice came out. Vivian didn't know how to react to this. She was young, she didn't have the knowledge of some of the other females, and she just wanted her packs respect. Knowing that they doubted her made her even more emotional, she didn't even know if she could face them anymore.

Hurrying into her room she heard her mother call her name and wanting to know that people were there and that she needed to come down. Vivian took slow breaths and put on her jeans and a hoodie and descended the stairs.

Not looking at anyone as she entered the family room she just sat down in the corner (or tried to) before she could take her seat Gabriel's eyes were on her. He motioned her to come over to him. Looking up at him her eyes were teary, she didn't want to embarrass herself anymore she thought about just going back to her room, but she knew what wasn't going to happen she was the alpha female and it would look bad. Trying to breathe again she closed her eyes and got up and walked towards Gabriel. Gabriel was turned around talking to Rudy, something about schools in the area. She just took the seat next to him not saying a word. Gabriel put his arm protectively around her unexpectedly while still carrying on his conversation.

After a while the meeting started and everyone sat and was quiet. Gabriel stood "im sure that you are all aware that we have finally found a good place and a safe place, the move will be in two weeks. That will give families time to pack up their things and prepare." Gabriel was silent for a moment waiting for a response. "Are you sure that its safe, we thought it was going to be here and look what happened" Esme said. Vivian thought that her mother was being rude "mother im sure…" Gabriel cut her off giving her a callous look and putting a hand on her shoulder "its safe, ive scouted the land" he said seeming to be a little pissed at her comment. Vivian was not pleased she was supposed to be his mate, his equal and he just dismissed her in front of everyone. Giving him a hard stare she just sat there silent for the rest of the meeting, not caring, she was hurt.

When most people had left is was just Esme, Rudy, Gabriel and herself left in the house. Vivian was still hurt by his actions and still just sat in her chair. Gabriel came over and sat down next to her "I guess that went well, what do you think?" Vivian didn't answer him; she got up out of her chair and went into the kitchen for a pop. Gabriel didn't let her get away that easy and followed her. He was right behind her when she turned around making her jump. "And what's wrong with you?" he said trying to read her eyes. "What does it matter" Vivian said rolling her eyes, Gabriel pinned her to the wall not letting her go till she talked to him "what's that supposed to mean, what did I do?" Vivian tired to move out of the way but she couldn't. "I thought that we were supposed to be equals, and you just cast me down the line. I was only trying to help you fend off my mother and you wouldn't even let me speak" Gabriel didn't know what to say to her "I was just trying to get the point across that I will keep this pack safe I didn't need you to back me up" he said getting angry. Vivian was also getting pissed she had had it with all the drama that had gone on and was about to explode. Gabriel decided to push her closer to the wall (that wasn't a good idea) that only made her even madder. Now he is trying to dominate me and push me down, well im not letting that happen she said to herself. Throwing her can of pop on the floor she grew a few claws and slapped Gabriel, leaving a few small cuts. Vivian couldn't believe that she just did that and didn't know what he would do. In the moment that she slapped him he moved back a couple of steps leaving room for her to get around him and run up the stairs to her room locking it behind her. The anger still flowing in her she punched the wall a couple of times making her hand bleed "shit" she said holding her hand to her chest. She heard her mother and Rudy to into the kitchen and they were talking to Gabriel. With the sounds of their voices her mother was angry but Gabriel didn't seem to be, all he said was that they were just messing around. Vivian didn't know that was going to happen. She didn't know what Gabriel would do. Just sitting on the floor of her room she cradled her hand that was now throbbing. Hearing the front door open and close he began to breath easier…until she heard her mothers voice "Vivian, come here right now!