The Silent Alpha (Natalia)

Chapter 91

A Fair Trade

***Zane***

 

King Author glares at me as Talia and I take our seats at the table, neither one of us bowing before him. “So you are the child Sebastian kept a secret all these years,” the King says in a low voice. “The true heir to the Scarlett Haven Alpha title.” I do not feel the need to give an answer and remain silent, much to the King’s annoyance.

Luna Sara’s eyes bore into me with seething rage while her brother, Alpha Richard, looks at me with bemusement. “Well, considering you called this meeting, I presume it wasn’t to waste my time,” the King snarls.

“You’ve killed your father according to witnesses, which means by law, Scarlett Haven now belongs to you. I’m glad to hear the rightful heir has taken over,” he says, Luna Sara clenching her jaw at the King’s comment.

“I’ve brought the Elders so you can take your oath-” “That won’t be necessary,” Toran interjects. “Alpha Zane” “Did I say you could speak, mutt!?” The King growls, Toran’s face calm and unfazed.I’ll have to remember to ask him how he manages such composure at all times.

“I did not come all this way to listen to you spew your filth!” the King snaps as he turns back to me. Enter title…  “Now, boy. The Oath is quite simple. As Alpha of Scarlett Haven, you will swear allegiance to the Kingdom of Crescent Mane and take over your father’s debt to Onyx Stone.

They require an heir and it will be your responsibility to produce one with one of their wolves. Alpha Richard has made a selection of eligible brides for you to choose from.”

I steal a glance at my mate, who is doing her best to hold back her laughter, though the look in her eyes is anything but amused. “It’s alright,” I murmur as I open a connection between us.

Noticing the tremor of rage rippling through her, I place my hand on her knee and caress it with my thumb to calm her down. “I belong only to you.” “l see that you are marked and mated,” the King continues.

“No offense to the lady, but that simply won’t do. You will have to take back your mark and reject her before you take the oath.” Grayson bursts into a murderous chuckle, and even I cannot help but laugh.

Just who the hell does this man think he isi? “Is something funny?” The King asks, his teeth gnashing together as he glares menacingly at me.I notice a little smirk of pride on Toran’s face, and it’s enough to give me confidence in my voice.

“Very,” I reply, attempting to make my voice strong and confident like Toran and I practiced. “I-It seems y-you’re under the impression that I-I take orders from y-you.” Luna Sara suddenly bursts into laughter at the sound of my voice, her whole body shaking with each cackle.

“Oh, how delicious! He has a stutter!” she squeals with excitement. “So that’s why Sebastian hid you all these years!” she laughs. “He was ashamed to have ason like you! Oh, goddess! I can’t believe it! This is the new Alpha of Scarlett Haven? A stutterer?” She claps like a seal, laughing hysterically to herself.

Surprisingly, I do not mind her hurtful words and I am able to maintain my cool despite her ridicule. Talia, on the other hand, is seething, her fists clenching and unclenching at her sides.

I can almost smell the rage pulsating through her, and I place my hand over her fist, curling my fingers around her small hand. “It’s okay,Talia,” I murmur through our connection, but it seems my words do little to soothe her.

Slamming her fist on the table, a black mist spreads from her hand, growing darker as it condenses into what appears to be a large black vine with thorns.

Gasps erupt across the room as the vine slithers over the table and wraps around Luna Sara like a cobra around its prey, squeezing her tightly until she’s almost blue in the face.

King Arthur and Alpha Richard are on their feet instantly, staring in fright at the black vine as it pulls Luna Sara out of her chair and towards Talia. “What the hell is the meaning of this?!” the King snarls, the room becoming humid as he activates his power.

Luna Sara close enough so that they are at eye level. “Such pretty eyes you have,” Talia whispers, her

shock as a two-pronged spear aimed

Talia raises her hand to shield herself, the black mist mimicking her movement and forming a large black

as he obeys my command and

Luna Sara’s right ear and hisses her menacing threat, “Are

releases her; scrambling to her feet and running to the other side of

back to me and perching herself on my lap, her arms draping around my neck. That’s my woman! Grayson purrs, his tail wagging so violently, I can almost hear it

and insult MY ALPHA,” she huffs, her breath ragged with rage as she

how many pups I’m putting inside her at this point, Grayson yips.  But I

in her eyes melting away as she looks at me.Her fists still clench at her sides and I feel the pain in her soul as she

Sara’s insult personally, and she would never forgive her for mocking me. “I’m okay,” I smile, but Talia can only shake her head at

the King and the Alpha. “That’s what I was

confirmation and I nod back at him. “I-I…will not be t-taking any oath tonight,” I announce, the King growling in indignation. “M-my father promised an heir.I-I did not and since I-I am now

not m-my King,” I retort. “I-l was cast out as a r-rogue and became Alpha of Ravenstone before claiming

a disgruntled finger at me. “How dare you-” “No, how dare y-you come

nothing but I-lies!” “LIES?” The King snarls. “My daughter is dead. Do you have any idea what that wolf beside

in the lies of Cyrus W-White without first verifying the facts,” I

popcorn right about now.  Grayson snickers. Roll that film! “Cyrus was n-not Bre’s mate,” I explain. “She was Toran’s.Y-Your daughter’s true murderer was none other than m-my uncle

can protest, I project Toran’s last memory of Princess Bre so he can see for himself who Breanna truly loved.He watches in silence as his daughter takes her last breath in her mate’s

I- I am sure y-your daughter

snaps. “I tried to tell you so many times, but you choose to

see you take Cyrus’s side, but I fought alone to bring Breanna the justice

you…and Ravenstone will never

anguish. My mother takes his hand in hers, her touch reminding him of what love and peace feels

with Bre and m-mask her true bond with Toran,” I explain. “Breanna fi-figured it

caused me.” King Arthur growls in anger and watches in disgust as Rionna once more attempts to soothe her chosen mate, kissing him

woman you had killed!” he snarls. “How are you even alive, Ellie? I watched Sebastian grieve for you.He felt your death, as did your Gamma.” Rionna

second chance with someone who makes me happy.” “And you didn’t once think to see your child again, Elenore?” the

memories and I don’t remember what it was she was like.I only know what I’ve been told and can only hope

attention from the far side of the room and we turn to see Luna Sara mocking us with a slow clap. “What a lovely family reunion,” Luna

no one has offered to correct this crime! I demand justice for what was done to him!” She snarls, pointing an accusing

right,” I shrug after coming to this conclusion. “I- I don’t…and that’s why I-II want no part

father was in-indebted to Onyx Stone for their help in the war, and I-I plan to pay them back in full.I-I will hand over the title and te-territories of Scarlett Haven to Alpha Richard and the Onyx Stone pack.I-In exchange, Ravenstone and mmy family will be left alone to live our lives

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