Chapter 30 – A Fate Decided

“Revenge, the sweetest morsel to the mouth that ever was cooked in hell.” -Walter Scott

(Content Warning: Mentions of S*xual Assault and Violence. Reader discretion is advised.)

Raina

After a while, Kiya told me to leave.

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I didn’t want to, but I respected her wishes and left the kitchen after I cleaned up the shattered glass. Her soft sobbing started up again as I walked up the stairs.

Kiya’s right. No amount of apologies can erase the brutal past. It’s a failed Band–Aid trying to hold broken pieces together. Have we damaged Kiya beyond redemption? She’s destined to be a fantastic Luna. However, it doesn’t seem fair for her to rule over a pack that frayed her spirit.

Inha Neron

I need to speak to Alpha Neron, regardless of how late it is.

Wiping my tears, I worked up the courage to walk to his room. It’s on the farther end of the fourth floor. Brisk walking toward the thick mahogany door, I lightly knocked. Wolves hate being awoken from their sleep, but I’m taking my chances.

“Alpha Neron?” I whisper. “I’m sorry for disturbing you, but I need to talk to you.”

Silence.

I knocked harder. No response.

Giving up wasn’t an option. We need to discuss Tristan’s fate and Kiya’s well–being for the rest of her stay. Killing Tristan with my bare claws is an exciting thought–to make him feel all the agony he put my sister through. I’d sacrifice myself if it meant Kiya can genuinely smile again.

She doesn’t deserve any of this.

Frustrated, I resorted to the mind–link. “Alpha Neron? Are you awake?”

“Yes, Raina.” voice was hard and emotionless. Cyra whimpered in fear. “What is it?”

His

“I apologize, but I’m wondering if we can talk?”

“I’m busy.”

“Where are you?”

“In the dungeons.”

“…Can I come?”

“Suit yourself.”

The dungeons. The horrific underground cells where we’d imprison criminals. Once upon a time, Kiya was forced to call it home. After her suicide, I couldn’t bear to

be anywhere near the place because I couldn’t face

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the shame. Guilt consumed me then, and it still has a ferocious appetite. Now, I found a reason to go.

the aforementioned dungeons. My

to do

my nose when I forced the entranceway open. Blood, feces, and other bodily fluids. intermingled into the

We’re horrible people!

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The stairs creaked with my descending steps, making my presence known to the other miscellaneous prisoners we kept

off the

scene. Tristan, broken beyond humanly possible, was shackled to the wall by his wrists: and ankles with his body angled forward. Judging by the faint smell of burnt flesh, the chains are silver. His

into the cell. He turned to me with blue eyes, cold and void of emotion. “What’s happening here?”

racing with fear. “And I couldn’t sleep, so I

I

pool of blood and broken teeth. “My

taking on a mocking tone. “Kiya told you to stop. Many times.

should I?”

of fists to flesh. He landed a solid punch to Tristan’s face, bruising the bruises. It’s painful to watch,

screamed. “Let

Neron walked to a corner and grabbed a wooden chair. Sitting with the back to his chest, he rested

heart became. Cyra is excited as she growled at the rapist. He used to be a handsome older man, but now, he’s a shell of his

to me.” Tristan hissed painfully. “Your father won’t allow

to me.” Neron is breathing heavily like he’s holding back.

30: & Fate

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Neron had to hold Onyx back. “There is

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“Is this some sort of trick? Are you f*cking with me? You spent the last half hour beating the shit

was nothing compared to what Kiya did. And might I add, she did quite a number on you.

The only way for you to get out is if

confess.”

“Confess?”

did to my mate and I’ll set

Is he negotiating freedom with a rapist?! Tristan can and will go after Kiya again! His assaults only stopped because she died, but Tristan

sense your anger,

“Could’ve fooled me.”

and then at me, and scoffed. He shook his head, albeit painfully, in utter disbelief. “I’ve done nothing to that girl. Must you believe baseless accusations from

“And you’re calling

can’t believe wild allegations without gathering circumstantial evidence. I’ve raped no one, my Alpha. Why would I bring dishonor to the Zircon name? Your father treated

wanted to claw his face off!

more in weight. And rape is a very serious crime, no matter how long ago it took place. However, the age of the victim does matter. Kiya was seventeen when she passed away. She said the assaults took place

Orion challenged her a couple months back. Before that, I don’t know. how or when. The thought

took everything

of

you’re aware of the

“Yes.”

is a witness to your acknowledgments. If you decide to claim that you weren’t aware of the rules and laws that govern us, my Beta Female can and will prove you wrong. But, given that you were a guard, remembering our laws wouldn’t be difficult.

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from his seat with dominance and fear radiating off him. Tristan’s next words will determine his late. I’ve watched my Alpha grow incredibly protective over Kiya these last few months–lik02:41 she’s his most precious treasure. As her fury rocked the pack, he endured it all

He loves her.

watched as he kneeled in front of Tristan, grabbing his chin to still his face. From the corner of his eyes, hist blue irises flashed to sharp gold. The beat–up guard whimpered under his gaze, bowing his head into submission. I know the bastard was lying to save his ass–typical of cowards to pin the blame

command of an Alpha, especially if they’re

nails dug into his chin, forcing his head up again. “I’ll ask you a simple question and if you lie to me, you’ll be begging for death. Did

the prison. Tension thickened and anticipation skyrocketed. I wait in bated breath for Tristan’s confession because Kiya

We waited.

mind and began struggling. The Alpha’s command worked its magic.

the truth? Yes, I had s*x with the little bitch. She wanted it! That whore was so desperate for affection that

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