52. The Truth of The Aftermath of War

YILEYNA

“What do you plan to do from here, my queen?” Someone asked. 

I turned to look at the young Alpha who had asked the question. 

“We fix our kingdom, make amends within and with our neighbours. There is a lot of work to do… but for tonight, let‘s bury our dead, mourn our losses, and celebrate our victories.” I said softly, I had felt the link break with many as we fought. 

“That sounds like a plan. Spread out, separate our people from the enemy!” Hunter commanded as he kissed Charlene‘s forehead. “Take a moment, I‘ll handle this.” He added to me, and I smiled gratefully at him. 

He left us, and I turned to look at Theoden‘s remains, only to see Deliana standing over him. Her hair hid her breasts, and she looked as beautiful as ever. But to my hidden disgust, she had his heart in her hand and was devouring it, her eyes glimmering. One foot on his bloody chest as she ate it. 

I gulped as she gave me a bloody smile, showing off her sharp teeth. That only made a shiver run down my spine. 

“He is ok to eat, correct?” She asked as if she was asking if she could have the last fruit in the fruit bowl. 

I nodded, trying to smile, but it came out more of a grimace as Charlene gripped my hand. We both turned and left as swiftly as possible without it looking like we were running away. 

“She is... beautiful.” Charlene said, shuddering. 

“But that was distạrbing.” I whispered back, chuckling softly. 1 

She giggled as she hugged my arm, and for a moment, I forgot everything. I was pulled back to the two of us running and playing on these very grounds. Back when life was so carefree... 

We stepped over rubble, and I made sure to hold her firmly, not wanting her to slip in her condition. I couldn‘t wait for their little bundle of joy to come into this world. 

Rain poured down on us and when I reached the gates to the castle, staring down at the city, I realised it was truly over... Theoden and Arabella were dead. The kingdom was free. 

‘Yil–My Queen, we are getting rid of the poisons Theoden had made immediately.‘ Raiden‘s voice came into my head. 

‘Yileyna is fine, Raiden, and thank you. That‘s a good idea. I don‘t want any of that left behind. Destroy it all.‘ 

‘Yes, Yileyna.‘ 

“It‘s truly over.” Charlene said softly as we stared at the skies that were crying with relief, before we turned our attention back to the bodies that covered the ground below. 

Theoden had mages on his side, necromancers who had been powerful, and we had lost many... 

dread when I saw Ryan sitting on the

said my heart thudding in fear. “That‘s Ryan... correct?” Her faint smile faded as she turned in the direction I was staring. Her eyes widened and she clamped a hand

sank when my worst fear was confirmed. There on the ground, with his heart ripped

down my cheek as I dropped to the ground

a vital part in this entire journey. Charlene had just found him, and he had been ripped from her...

simply staring at the body of his father, as I mind–linked someone to carry the body into the

before Zoe came running, tears streaming down her cheeks as she fell to her knees, throwing her arms around him as she cried in agony. The pain of losing

to breathe, and I looked around, moving away. Hunter,

Gamma Henry, Gamma Grayson is no

city wall.” Someone said behind me, and

quietly as they jogged off. I spotted Hunter run over, once I knew Charlene and the family had

had a city to erect upon its feet once more, as Queen I had to be

will have a team go down to the dungeons and have them release the rest of the warriors from the cells? Feed them and get them beds to rest.” I asked, spotting his son Julian,

I took a few deep breaths, trying

not, I will handle the cells right away. Where do we put the enemy?” He was strong, even though I could tell he was looking for a distraction from his pain. “In the dungeons.” I replied. He nodded and walked away, and I myself headed to the wall. Theon had vanished, but I had heard from someone that he was burning the enemy‘s dead... I was tempted to call him through the link to ask if he was ok, but after what happened with Theoden, perhaps he needed some time... He had put up a wall, shutting me out from his

burned in places, the bodies that littered the city grounds and the lasting effect this would leave on us were heavy

dawn came, it would be a new start. A new reign, where equality, justice, and

that Ariella was trying to put out. It was beginning to spread despite the rain and her powers. Flames

raging around me. Readying myself to put the fire

raised

than the sea emperor stan looked at the area around

him, and he raised

bow to a royal. I have come to heal those who are injured. Since you retrieved the pearl it‘s only fair...” He frowned, looking at Ariella, who was smiling seductively at several warriors who were

trident, wondering what the extent of its abilities was. Gamma Grayson‘s body flashed in my mind and I

gently, not knowing what else to

RAIDEN 

Theoden into the cells. With due trial, their fate would be decided. The fires were put out, the bodies moved

Grayson‘s death had shaken me, and Ryan‘s emotionless front still played on my mind. His body had

a toll on her. Thea and Andrea had been by their side whilst Gamma Henry and Alpha

staring at his dad‘s remains at one point, before he had shoved them in a sack, taking them

had been drugged at the banquet, and those who simply stayed behind, wanting to know what Yileyna planned next. The entire city had come together. I The people had prepared food and drinks as well as helped take care of the injured. The healers had started healing those they could, until Emperor Queseidon had shown up and

after a discussion with Yileyna. I couldn‘t help but worry about her. When I told her to rest, she would simply brush me off,

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