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.

basement, I spot a heavy steel door. Behind it lay the aforementioned dungeons. My fingers trembled on the knob, but my comfort didn’t matter.

need to do

assaulted my nose when I forced the entranceway open. Blood, feces, and other bodily fluids. intermingled into the dense atmosphere. F*cking

We’re horrible people!

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presence known to the other miscellaneous prisoners we kept here. Neron’s earthly scent is sharp and distinct under the offensive miasma. I followed

the cement walls.

wrists: and ankles with his body angled forward. Judging by the faint smell of burnt flesh, the chains are silver. His face is bruised and unrecognizable, and black and blue decorated his pale flesh. Above him stood my Alpha, shirtless with blood splattered over his

step into the cell. He turned

old friend.” He smirked amusingly, sending my heart racing with fear. “And I couldn’t sleep, so I thought I’d come here

I

and broken teeth.

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

should

bruising the bruises. It’s painful to watch, but I forced myself to look; I remind myself that Tristan deserves to feel the Alpha’s wrath. He doesn’t deserve

Tristan screamed. “Let

the back

and took my place next to him. The closer I was to Tristan, the more jubilant my heart became. Cyra is excited as she growled at the rapist.

this to me.” Tristan hissed painfully.

father can’t and won’t do shit. I’m the Alpha and you’ll listen to me.” Neron is breathing heavily like he’s holding back. His wolf, Onyx,

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hold Onyx back. “There is one way you can

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is swollen shut. “Is this some sort of trick? Are you

Kiya

Neron chuckled. “But, enough with that. The only way for you to get

confess.”

“Confess?”

did to my mate

and will go after Kiya again! His

warned me through mind–link. “I can sense your anger, Raina. I know what I’m doing.”

“Could’ve fooled me.”

and scoffed. He shook his head, albeit painfully, in utter disbelief. “I’ve done nothing to that girl. Must you

Neron corrected. “And you’re calling my

rethinking his words. “I’m saying is that you 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 me kindly. I’ve expected the same courtesy

to claw his

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 for three years, which means she was fifteen when

how or when. The thought of her shifting alone in a cell when

took everything from

of that.”

aware of the consequences?”

“Yes.”

of the rules and laws that govern us,

A. Late Decided.

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Alpha grow incredibly protective over Kiya these last few

He loves her.

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 on someone

command of an Alpha, especially if they’re bonded to the same pack. He’s done

to the chase.” Neron’s 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.

Tristan’s confession because

We waited.

struggling. The Alpha’s command worked its

wanted it! That whore was so desperate for affection that

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