Chapter 10- Duskryn's Foolishness

“Did you find her?”

“No, my lord.

” The head guard in The Silvermoon Pack answered with a bow as he

knelt.

“We have toiled for days without finding the woman's body.

”

Alpha Duskryn smiled.

Although he hoped they found the woman, he was more than happy that this was

the news.

“I see.

” He smiled again, relaxing his back against the hard chair.

“Wildwolves have eaten her, obviously.

” There was pity on his face for a moment - but it

vanished the next time he looked up.

“That should be all for now. I'd pass the

”

news.

The head of the guards bowed before leaving.

Alone, Alpha Duskryn remained in the meeting hall. Although there wasn't any

meeting he had planned to have - he needed some time to himself. Away from the

Luna and their daughter.

“This is good news.

”

Indeed, it was good news.

More than just good news. A piece of news he could not wait to tell his family

about. Emilia had been worried the former princess might return at any moment,

and he had tried to tell her several times that nothing like that would ever happen.

How could she return?

An omega wolf who didn't have the strength to save herself. How could she beat

up the wolves in the wild, talk more about escaping from them?

A mistake the Alpha believed he made was not sending some men out with her

when she left. How was he supposed to even know she would leave the pack

before the time he gave her? What prompted her to do something like that? He got

off the chair, reaching the door while the guards moved behind him.

“No—

” He tried

to stop them with a wave of his hand.

“You don't have to.

”

“But, my lord.

”

“And your lord commands to let him be. My chamber isn't so far from here that I

cannot make it on my own.

” He resumed walking, ignoring the men who bowed -

from behind him that he could not see.

“Thank you.

” And he was out of the room.

“Father—

”Emilia, already, was at the door.

“What's the news?” She asked with mixed

emotions on her countenance.

“Is the woman dead or alive?”

“Dead.

” He continued to walk.

Emilia gasped.

“Yes!” She cried with joy laced in her voice.

“This is good news,

Father. Can I see her body, Father? Or maybe remnants of her pieces.

”

“What has come over you, Emilia?” The old Alpha cried.

“I have never seen a crazy

child like you!” He walked back to the spot where she was.

“There's no body

anywhere, nor was there a confirmation. But she's dead and we know that. No way

under the earth will an Omega wolf make it out of a forest as deadly as that during

the night. You know this. She's a weak bitch and cannot survive.

”

Emilia nodded.

“Right, Father. Why do I even bother?”

“Good. Can I go see your mother?”

“Yes. And may I ask that this news be announced? To the members, I mean. They

need to know what has happened. It's the least we can do; tell them.

”

He didn't plan to.

But what difference did it make?

Nothing he could remember.

“Of course, Princess. You should go ahead and ask the

men to gather all members. I shall be there myself to announce.

” He promised as he

walked away. Wherever he was headed now? Where else if not the chamber where

his beloved Luna was in and waiting?

“Is my wife in?”

“Yes, my lord.

” A maid with a tray in her hand, answered with a bow before leaving

his sight. The guard at the royal door gave way for the Alpha and he walked into

the chamber to see the Luna.“There you are—

” He muttered.

She looked up, abandoning the yarn she was making.

“My lord. Here I am.

” Her

head bent slightly and she continued.

“How did it go? With the men who recently

returned from the search.

” She smiled as she asked, already knowing what the

response should be. But she waited to hear it.

“It is exactly what you think—

”

“And what do you think I think?” Luna Duskryn chuckled. She picked up the yarn

and continued.

“You can't read minds. How can you tell?”

“I cannot read minds, my lady. But we're mates, even married. How can't I tell

what's on your mind?” He scoffed whilst lying on the bed.

“The men have come

back with news; Nyssa wasn't found. There was nothing like her presence in the

forest, according to what Darius told me.

”

“Oh. How nice—

” The Luna nodded.

A sigh of relief escaped her mouth.

“Wild wolves have dealt with the bastard already. Poor Nyssa. I hope she finds

peace in the afterlife.

” Luna Duskryn mouthed.

“She doesn't deserve any of that, but

I hope she finds it.

”

The Alpha nodded.

Whatever happened in the afterlife was none of his business. He laughed at the

thought of Nyssa having peace, even. But why should he even care? The

Silvermoon Pack belonged to him, and that was all he gave a fuck about. Not some

girl who was weak and powerless - why should he bother?

Ah; he remembered, jumping to his feet instantly.

“I must take a shower and be

ready to address the members. Your daughter made me promise a speech to them,

and I must deliver.

” He caught up with the royal closet, snatched a towel, and was

hurrying to the bathroom before his wife spoke.“You're spoiling that girl—

” She protested in an unserious manner.

everything.

”

“Don't give her

“She's our only child. Why not?” Duskryn answered from the bathroom.

“Plus, the

members deserve to know, don't they? She would be their Princess if our daughter

wasn't - they should know.

” The main door flung open at that instant.

“Where is Father?”

“He's taking a bath, Emilia.

”

“I have come to let him know members have gathered, Mother. He wants to address

them.

”

Luna Duskryn abandoned the yarn, catching up with the door.

will be there in no time. We'd keep them company until then.

”

“Let's go. Your father

“How long before he makes it, Mother?”

She ignored her daughter while they walked out. Was this how happy she was to

get rid of Nyssa? A woman who should be the actual princess instead of her. A scoff

threatened to escape her mouth but she swallowed it back as they continued to

move.

“We must conduct a funeral.

”

“Huh?”

“You heard me. Nyssa is dead. We must respect—

” She was cut off.

By a laugh. Laughter from her daughter.

“Did I say something funny, child?”

“Not exactly, Mother. But you may put it that way. Why do you think Father would

put resources into something like that? Nyssa's death of all deaths.

” She halted.

“I'm

sorry, Mother, but she deserved everything that happened to her. Okay?”Ignoring her daughter, she continued to walk.

Why something like this would make her feel bad was something she didn't

understand.

Or maybe she did - maybe she fucking did. Something like this could happen to

them one day; a wicked beast claiming the pack and having them killed - then

taking the pack for himself - or better still, the Beta of Alpha Duskryn takes over.

It was impossible.

Too impossible; as the Alpha didn't have a Beta. He's probably scared and

traumatized by his own acts that he never thought of taking a Beta.

If only her daughter could see this point.

But she couldn't. Never will.

The main door opened. The Luna walked out, and Emilia did the same. Already,

someone rushed them from behind.

“How are you two still here?” The Alpha

walked past them, hurrying to the meeting gate.

“Good day, everyone.

” He caught

up with the stage and looked at everyone who was waiting.

“Long Live The Alpha.

” Everyone hailed.

“Thank you.

” He settled on a chair.

“It is good to be with you all again, as usual. I

have come with news this time.

” He looked around, watching faces whilst smiling. It

was a good day - more than a good day.

“Shall we sit while I announce?”

They took seats.

And he began.

“The woman whom we banished from The Silvermoon Pack a few days back—

”

There was a pause before the Alpha continued.

“That woman is dead, according to

the words of men who have been out and looking for her remains.

”Someone raised their hand.

“Yes. What?”

“Do you refer to the former princess Nyssa?”

“Of course. Who else would I be referring to?” The man mocked as he looked

around.

“My daughter, Emilia, has finally won the battle. She has taken over the

Princess's throne and will reign as one for a very long time. While I continue to rule

the pack with my wife, the Luna Duskryn of The Silvermoon Pack. Anyone who has

an issue with this is free to come forward and lose their life.

”

The royal family watched, waiting.

No one made a move.