Chapter SixtyThree 

Alpha... I am here today to confess my crimes of treason.” 

The room around me became icy cold, a deafening silence hanging as no one even dared to breathe too loudly. All of them too shocked over my words

And, among them, seeming the most shocked and hurt... my father. I hadnt told him what id done. In fact, wed barely spoken the last few months since wed had that argument about Thea. Not because I was still angry at him, Goddess knew I was in the wrong there, but because I was ashamed. I‘d tried to force him into doing something that jeopardised not only his safety, but my mothers also. Even in grieving, it was stupid

Tytus looked me up and down, the only person who hadnt been affected by my sudden announcement. Knowing him, his mind was already thinking of ways to turn whatever I was about to say into something that could benefit him

...Elaborate,was all he said

Strong. I needed to be strong

....,I started, my voice choking up from nerves before I could get the words out

Focus

I... I am responsible for the attack upon Ray, the warrior working evidence that night,I finally said. I went to acquire the knife for my own personal vendetta. In doing so, Ray and I got into a semiphysical altercation whereby he tried to restrain me.” 

I could feel Alerics eyes on me, almost silently willing me to stop; stop before I said more than I needed t o. Id left him in that room without any room for discussion, knowing without any doubt that this was what I needed to do

Regretfully, in my grief and rage,I continued, I ordered that he let me go so I could continue what I‘d set out to do. Ray then lost his footing in surprise, falling and inflicting injury upon himself. It was not my intention for him to get hurt... I was only determined for justice and it was an unfortunate result.” 

...Justice?Tytus prompted, his face unreadable as he listened. Like father, like son. They did that so infuriatingly well

I believe wholeheartedly that the one responsible for Myras death was the girl, Thea. I felt... guiltywronged... angry that no one else could see it. So I made the mistake of trying to deliver what I thought would be justice; I wanted to kill her with the knife she used to take Myras lifeand I wanted to do it slowly, poisoning her insides with the silver. Only I wasnt strong enough to finish the job.” 

Okay,he said, taking a second to let everything sink in. After a few moments, he finally adjusted in his chair, frowning. So how did the knife end up at the Knight boys housing then?” 

My chest clenched. I hadn‘t thought through what to say for that. Of course, hed want to know that information. In trying to avoid a war though, I couldn‘t just defuse one problem only to replace it with another

I looked to Aleric. Just a quick glance, my eyes flicking for only a second, but it was enough to see him ever so slightly shake his head. That secret would hurt everyone involved and only serve to create more conflict 

...Cai and I are old high school friends,I finally said. A good man. He found me after Id fallen asleep in the woods and graciously allowed me to sleep on his couch. My father and I had fought terribly only 

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hours earlier and I didnt feel ready to go home yet. I must have dropped the dagger accidentally during m y fatigue. I am thankful for his kindness.” 

Well, you see...,Tytus said, taking a deep breath after having heard my story. Therein lies part of the issue here. You have been coming to me almost every week since Caiusincarceration, advocating for his release. Some might say... almost a bit too passionately. Now youve come to tell me a story, on the cusp of war, where you claim to hold strong enough authority to override top tier orders. Only someone of Alpha blood could attempt something of that magnitudeso Im inclined not to believe you, Aria. Whatever this... motivation is, I feel that perhaps it might not be entirely without... emotional influence, shall we say?” 

I felt my legs go weak. He didnt believe me? And not just that, but he hinted suspicion over Cai and Is relationship

But, no, the only people who knew for certain about that were Cai, Aleric and myself. Anything he believed, in that respect, would have to be speculation at best. So long as I didnt provide that confirmation myself, he wouldnt be able to prove it

Alpha,I said between clenched teeth. With all due respect, I would remind you that I am also a Saintess, not just a mere Beta heir. Whilst I vehemently regret my actions that ultimately undermined your authority, I am fully capable of the events I spoke of today.” 

Very well then...,he said before raising an eyebrow questioningly, almost daring me to argue back. ... Prove it.” 

Proveit

Alpha? I dont think I understand your meaning.” 

to hold the authority to override even commands from an Alpha. So, prove it... or I will be forced to not believe

remembered the increasingly worse effects it

Yet now I needed it once more. Not just that, but to demonstrate it in front of Tytus and the entire council so they

me

in, please,” Tytus ordered.

was a momentary pause as the doors to the hall were opened and a warrior stepped inside, approaching to bow his head

Alpha,they greeted

“I hereby order you to stand there until further notice. All further orders, regardless of who they are from, are

Yes, Alpha.” 

around nervously at the faces surrounding me, all expecting me to perform for them. It wasn‘t as though I didn‘t want to prove it... more so that I hadn‘t

and I paid a price. This... authority... came at a cost that was almost my life. It was

do. When I used the command out of desperation, it was almost my undoing.

my every move as though I was an opponent in chess

now to save the Knight boy‘s life

way out of this. Tytus was clearly set on either having me prove myself or allow for the wart o break out. Or was it perhaps that he wanted my claims to be true? That there was some outcome ne sought to

and reached towards where i remembered that energy inside me was. It was lurking, just out of reach, but if I could just... stretch... just a little bit more...

came out flatly. There was no more authority

couldn‘t do it.

to build itself up inside me. “I can‘t control it. Last time it just... happened.”

so. “So, what I‘m hearing is that you‘re lacking the appropriate

I just” 

off. He then turned his attention to an

replied, leaving to carry out his

interjected. “I–I‘ll try again.

indicated that this authority is only achievable during a more serious circumstance.

doors then opened behind me and I sharply spun my head towards where Cai was being

present. He looked confused, worried... all things to be expected since I‘d kept this plan of mine from him. Most likely he wasn‘t even aware that his father had threatened war. But more so than that, he looked as though he wanted to say something to me, to question why I was here, but

see it, if you are unable to accomplish this feat and Caius were to be killed right now, it

breathing constrict in my throat, my

were going to kill him.

Alpha, please dont” 

kill Caius Knight,” Tytus commanded. “Same as before; all further orders, regardless of who they are from, are to be disregarded until I

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“Alpha Tytus, are you sure you want to do this?” Cai

he had figured out but I was sure that there was no mistaking Tytus‘ order to have him killed.

ears though; Tytus didn‘t even seem to register that

as he went in for the attack however Cai expertly moved to avoid it. Even in silver handcuffs, he was still more skilled in defence than an average warrior, we all knew it. But the cuffs significantly prevented the wearer from using any of their abilities;

out more like a

time, every time getting closer

No!” 

his chest heaving from exhaustion and blood beginning

hand to steady him and, with the other, he positioned

And then... 

touch him!” I ordered, a burst of energy coming forward to give

required

going to make the final

don‘t touch

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