(Aegis's Point Of View).
A loud powerful growl ripped across the room successfully cutting her off. A mug sitting on the table shattered. The dining table in he next room caved in and all of our attention turned to Elias. His lips were still tugged up and slightly apart to expose his large drooping canines. His wolf didn’t like the idea of me finding someone else. My wolf growled in disapproval of his hypocrisy. He didn't want me but he also doesn't want me to find someone else.
"It doesn't work like that Velma and you know that. The mate bond will always exist between us no matter how little".
"It doesn't matter".Elias replied finally regaining control over his wolf.
"We've come up with a solution".
My eyebrows shot up. "Solution?"
Elias looked over to Velma. She gives him a brief nod.
"My wolf he wants you as a mate. He won't settle for anyone else". He looked over at my parents grimly.
"But if we were to separate, the bond would weaken"
I felt my jaw go slack. He couldn't be suggesting what I think he's suggesting.
"You're kicking me out" I yelled in utter disbelief.
"The transfer won't be permanent"My father jumped in. Standing up from his seated position. I paid him no mind.
"It's just until Shelia is marked and officially crowned Luna. Then you'll be permitted to come back".
I scoffed bitterly at his words.
"You're kicking me out" I whispered again quietly.
Mother stepped forward taking my arms into her hands tearing my attention to her. She looked at me in forced empathy. Her lips pressed into a thin, straight line.
"Aegis, Now is not the time to be emotional. This is bigger than you. You have to understand that you're not fit to be Luna. Your sister is a more capable fit. We need this, we need for our bloodline to be merged with the Alpha's. Our true bloodline"
"But I’m your child too.Did you ever think of that?"
“Did you ever give me a choice?”
" Look Aegis,it'll only make it harder for you if you stay here" Father answered tightly.
"So what, you're just going to abandon me in some pack and call me back after they marked and mater themselves? You're sending me away so I don't interfere".
I knew my voice was rising but I couldn't stop myself. My wolf was so angry.
"I know you've been waiting for a mate all your life but...He’s mine Aegis. One day you’ll see that he was meant to be mine" Sheila replied to me.
Bike rose up in my throat. The underlying threat underneath the message did not go unnoticed . The worse part was that I couldn't say anything. She was right. He was hers.
Elias slammed a folder in front of me. The words PACK TRANSFER inscribed boldly in front.
"Sign the papers Aegis. This isn't up for debate".
"No" it came out bitter. The last string of my restraint was slowly chipping away. They don’t get to do this to me.
Hesitation and fear flashed across his face. I now fully understand him, Elias probably never thought he'd find me. He was also much too impatient to be Alpha that he resolved to take the easy way out. Challenging his father would be a much easier task once I was out of the way.
"I'm not signing it Elias"
His eyes narrowed at me.
"Aegis Davids, I’m not playing this game with you. You are signing this documents NOW"
I stiffened at the Alpha command. My body acted immediately to the order given by an Alpha blood. My mind reeled from the fact that he used the Alpha command on me.
My hands obediently reached for the paper against my will. I could only mutter out No's and please for him to stop as I signed the documents.
"We have one more thing to do" He said after he made sure I was done signing.
"I, Elias Pierce, future Alpha of the Blackthorn pack reject you Aegis Davids. I hereby completely sever my bond with you".
I couldn't breath. My chest closed up and I tried desperately to get some oxygen or anything that could relieve me. A glass of water was pushed in front of me and I drank greedily.
I regained composure after sometime after some time. My mind was empty, completely blank. I felt empty. My wolf herself was silent and defeated. It was done. I had lost him.
“You know for someone who hates someone controlling his life. You certainly don’t mind destroying mine”.
That stopped him in his track. Without turning back he answered “ I’m sorry Aegis. That’s just the way it needs to be”.
"Pack your things, You leave in four hours".
It took all of two hours to pack all I owned and I was soon set on my way. My eyes were dry and clear at this point, my eyes had finally run out of tears.
The carriage was set and the en waiting. My parents were nowhere to be found. My sister nowhere to be see. I shook my head I disappointment, they didn't even have the decency to see me off.
The carriage bustled and shook as it did a crazy dance with the redundant road below. I looked out the window with a heavy feeling in my head. A little tear dripped down my face as the pack house withdrew slowly and slowly out of sight.
We were in the middle of the forest when I felt it. A sharp pain hit me clouding over the deepest parts of my soul.If I thought the rejection hurt, this was way worse. Everything hurt. My mind, my heart, my body and flesh. My wolf let out loud and sorrowful howl. What was happening to me?.
I flailed my hands desperately trying to signal to one of the carriage men. A sharp blow hit me at the back of my head and I was out.
Aegis's P.O.VTalia has been talking for twenty-three minutes straight."And then I told him—if you're gonna wear cologne that strong, at least don’t smell like desperation! Right? Right?"I blinked, staring out the car window as trees blurred past. "Mmhmm." She gasped. "You’re not even listening!""I am," I said. Barely.Talia smacked my arm. “Don’t zone out on me, Aegis. This is our last shopping trip together before you become too important to breathe the same air as us common folk.”I chuckled softly. “I’m not that important.”"You’re the King’s Aid,” she said, stretching the words dramatically. “You basically get to yell at guards, look pretty, and solve political murders. It’s hot.” I laughed louder. “That’s not the job description.”“It should be.” She paused. “Do you want me to stop talking?”“No,” I said. I meant it. Her yapping helped me avoid my thoughts.Silence sat with us for a beat. Then she looked out the windshield and whispered, “I’m going to miss you.”My chest tigh
Aegis's P.O.VLet me tell you about a normal day in the life of an Alpha.Wake before dawn.Read five scrolls filled with complaints from neighboring packs.Settle a dispute between two pack members fighting over land.Attend meetings where everyone talks and argue.Refuse to bow to pressure.Plan security drills.Train with warriors.Smile politely at nobles who want favors.Write letters.Clean blood off your hands.Stay sharp.Stay cold.Never let them see you sweat.Never show weakness.But today,Today. I was ready to scream at someone today—and I haven’t even had breakfast yet.Everything feels wrong.The tea was cold.The pups were noisy. Someone left dirty boots on the steps. And Noah gave me a look this morning that made me want to throw something. I knew I shouldn’t take it personally.But I did.I stormed into the kitchen, dropped the stack of files I was supposed to sort, and sat heavily at the edge of the bench.Brianna looked up from the pile of vegetables she was washing
AEGIS'S P.O.V"What in the name of the goddess is happening.”Early this morning, a palace maid knocked and stepped into the guest room. She clutched her apron and bowed quickly.And that was the start of an horrible day."The King requests that you join him for a morning walk, my Lady," she said politely. My eyebrows shot up. “Walk? What, now?” She nodded with a small smile. "I'll get your bath ready. The other maids are coming to help you dress."Before I could protest, she disappeared into the washroom, already running the bath. Two more maids entered with folded clothes and shining hairpins.I backed away. “Nope. No. I can bathe myself. And I’m not wearing that.”“The King instructed us to assist you,” one of them said gently. “He said you’re still healing.”"I’m fine,” I growled. “He knows I’m fine. I’m healed.”They kept working. One untied my robe. Another set the bath oils. One combed my hair. I swatted her hand.“I said I don’t need help.”“You do today,” one of them said wit
AEGIS'S P.O.V“I’m going to find every last one of you,” I whispered. “And I’ll make you bleed.”My fingers clenched.The first thing I felt when I opened my eyes was hunger. The second was confusion. Again.My skin is smooth. My wounds had healed overnight. There's no scars or any signs that I was ever even hurt.“What the actual hell,” I whispered.I stood up, my bare feet touching the soft rug. Even the clothes I wore were different, clean, comfortable, and royal. Someone had changed me while I was unconscious. I tried not to think about that part too much.I opened the door and stepped into the hallway. It was quiet. Gold walls. Tall windows. Everything was too beautiful for my tired brain to process.A maid walked past with a tray in her hands.“Hey,” I called softly.She turned. “Oh! You’re awake.”I nodded. "Can you show me where the King’s office is?”She smiled politely. “Of course, my Lady. Down this hall, to the left, then second right. There’s a big gold and blue door. You
AEGIS'S P.O.V"Beta Solice said your car is ready,"Elias told me avoiding my eyes like a boy who broke something expensive. “I’m really sorry, Aegis. I didn’t mean...”“I know.” I cut him off and walked away. I can't be here anymore.Sheila stood near the outside gate. She whispered to her friends, like she won a game I didn’t know we were playing. Her eyes met mine. She didn’t flinch. Just smiled wider.I ignored her and climbed into the car. Placing the phone between my shoulder speaking to Brianna and balancing my tablet on my thigh, I tapped through files."You don't sound good Alpha ," she said, voice tight. "Come back. Please."“I’m fine,” I lied. "Just need to get something from the archives."My fingers stopped moving.Something is wrong. The engine rattled. My stomach twisted.The driver met mine in the rearview mirror. There's a small smirk on his face. Shit.“Are you okay, miss?”“I think...” The steering wheel jerked violently. Tires screamed. The car spun. I screamed. Ev
Hi Everybody. So I had to go back to the drawing board with the story. I can't reedit for now so I'll like to correct this going forward.Elias is Aegis's ex mate and the Alpha of the Pack the children were killed in.Sheila is the name of her sister and Elias's mate.Emery is Talia's mate. I'm sorry for any confusion I caused. Enjoy..________________________________________Aegis's First Person P.o.v"So what did you find?," the King asks the attendant in the mortuary. He handed each of us a copy of the test results without a word.King Damian chanced a look at me. "The soil beneath the playground where the children died had traces of old blood magic. We found the witch’s signature buried in the earth. But the thing is...""What?" The King asked. "Who was it?"He looked scared to give us the name.“The Grey Bone Coven,” he whispered, like it hurt to say it. “They marked the place and mistakenly left a trace spell. It's an Old technique but we found them."He was looking at me ag