The Silent Alpha (Natalia)

Chapter 45: Decree

***Zane***

“Hello Zane,” Gamma Wyatt says softly, my stomach churning with fear in his presence.

How did he find me? I wonder, blinking hard to make sure I am not dreaming.That is the least of our worries, Grayson mutters.What the f**k is that shit-stain of a brother doing here?

“Him?” Caine snaps questioningly at Wyatt, his eyes narrowing to slits.

“That mute rapist mutt is my brother? He’s the Almighty silver wolf the King wants?” Several thoughts fill my head but the loudest one makes me squeeze Talia’s hand in a pleading manner.

Would she believe the rape accusation Caine just tossed my way? I think to myself, wondering how I would explain to her that Sara lied.My eyes fixate on my mate, her face neutral and unbothered by his accusation.

Without saying a word, she gives my hand two squeezes, her thumb gently rubbing against my knuckles.

Following her gaze, I realize she is looking at Queen Aurora, likely speaking to her telepathically.

Whatever Aurora is saying seems to keep Talia calm and composed.

“I should have killed you while I had the chance for what you. Why are you just standing there? Do your damn job and kill him! Kill him for touching your Luna!”

Wyatt does not even bother to look at his future Alpha, his eyes focusing on Talia’s hand still holding mine.A look of pain flickers in his eyes.

Did he pity Talia for being stuck with me? Ignoring my brother, Wyatt clears his throat and looks me in the eyes.

“You have a mate?” Wyatt asks, though it is more of a statement than a question.

I nod silently, a hint of a smile curling on his lips as he eyes my mate.

“She’s beautiful…” he murmurs, Talia remaining silent but her cheeks getting a pinkish hue to them.

“Hi, I am Wyatt.I’m the Gamma of the Scarlet Haven Pack, Zane’s pack,” Wyatt explains, holding out his hand to shake hers.

Talia only smiles politely at him, though, the smile on her face not reaching her eyes.

“You mean former pack,” Aurora corrects him, rising to her feet.

Although she is a head shorter than Wyatt, her power ripples off of her like heat waves, everyone in the room feeling its intensity.

“Zane no longer belongs to the Scarlett Haven pack.Your Alpha made sure of that,” she says in a low growl.

“I still don’t understand what game you are trying to play here but Zane is under no obligation to return to his former pack and this,” she adds, holding up a sheet of paper.

“This means nothing to me.

“Well I can’t imagine such big words meaning anything to you,” Caine scoffs, Evan’s calm demeanor evaporating upon hearing the insult made against his Luna.

Aurora, however, remains calm and poised.

“So why don’t you let the adults talk, pipsqueak while you go take a nap? We’ll speak to your Alpha-”

He does not get another word in before he starts choking on his words, his hands clawing at his throat as his face becomes flushed.

Caine’s knees buckle and he crashes on the floor while gasping for air, Wyatt and Korbin staring at him in shock..

“Sounds like you’re choking on those big words, Alpha” Evans snickers, a pleased grin on his face.

“Maybe you should leave the big words to the adults.”

Aurora shakes her head disapprovingly at Evan who only shrugs innocently at her and she releases Caine from her telekinetic grip, Caine gasping frantically to fill his lungs with air.

Caine stares wide-eyed at Aurora, the Queen paying him no mind and returning to her seat.

“Evan, please escort Caine and Korbin downstairs to wait with the other guards,” Aurora instructs.

“I think Gamma Wyatt has a lot to discuss with Zane.”

“You can’t kick me out,” Caine scoffs, his hands forming into fists at his sides.

“LEAVE,”

past me towards the door, a look of like a fool and

Ivory Wolf!” he hisses

“I told you!”

he watches his son disappear out the door, Evan

paper from earlier and gesturing at me to sit down.I hesitate, turning to Talia to

truth about

showed her your memory of that day.You don’t have to worry

her point, Talia stands on the tips of her toes to kiss my cheek, her

pulling me towards the

turning his chair

Aurora for permission to speak and swallows the lump in his throat, shifting nervously

I am here,

that question a

snaps, her eyes

him exactly what you want from

for us during an Alpha meeting.He has …” he clears his

that your father bring

instinctively at the prospect of returning to Scarlett Haven.I have gotten used to the idea of never returning there and

him why,” Aurora growls, her fingers crumpling

does not

to train alongside his army and perhaps even take the lead in

pack and now all of a sudden the King wants me in his army? For what? To get myself killed? “I understand

my anxiousness

the King has offered you a warrior rank and you would stay in the Crescent Mane Palace with the

me no

King Arthur requesting my presence, not my father.To him and all of What good

great opportunity for you,”

are offering you a rank and shelter.That’s rare for someone cast out as a rogue for a rape crime, regardless if it’s true or not.I’m sure we can work something out for your mate

not leaving River Moon,” Talia shakes her head

some war,” she adds, her

do that,” she snaps, jumping to her feet and pointing an accusing finger

have a home and a family so we

she

she stands her ground against my former Gamma, his tail wagging furiously

does he know, he’s speaking to a former Luna, Grayson snickers, settling down to watch the

see the hint of an annoyed

as a royal subject of the Crescent Mane Kingdom, Zane must

erupts from Aurora’s mouth, a document dangling

decree is a

shrugs before beginning to read the document

restored to his original omega rank.Mr.White is furthermore promoted to Warrior rank and will receive all titles, duties, and rights accorded to him by his position.This includes but is not limited to training, food, shelter, and a guarantee to move up ranks if he proves himself worthy.By will of the King, Mr.White has two weeks to

in her hand, her palm bursting into flames and engulfing the decree until all

is no longer the subject of any King or

was never a full member of your pack, was he? Your Alpha never gave him a mindlink, did

in shock at the Queen.Her pack is already preparing for war against the French

conditions willingly, you will not be taking him anywhere.That’s my decree,”

to his feet, his eyes

your chance to prove to Sebastian that you are an Alpha.That you are the true Alpha meant to Scarlett Haven.If you work hard enough, your life will be very different than it was before,” he urges

about it. I know you have it in you to be

over at my mate and know there is nothing to think about.I have found my family in her, in Agnes, and in Kota and I do not plan on

me, and not

nothing but a scar, one that is slowly healing but will one day fade away completely.I shake my head at Wyatt, informing him

at me in disbelief and maybe even a

begins

of your life drive to annihilate the very wolves who

you want to avenge your

at the suggestion that I did not love

anyone just how much I loved my

was the first person to ever protect me, to ever love me unconditionally, but while I am saddened for the loss of my mother, my brother and

saw me

see me as a warrior now? I do not respond and get

the door, no longer willing to listen to any more of his

that he has overstayed his welcome,

pray to Moon Goddess that you won’t regret this decision,” he says softly, raising his hand to pat my back

the frame, my knuckles turning white from my strong grip