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The Alpha and the traitor's daughter ย ย ย Chapter 137
IRENE"Are we almost there?" I asked, forcing a small laugh to hide the unease rising inside me.We had been going round different roads but we were yet to arrive at our destination. Kale must have noticed how uncomfortable I was but he didn't seem to mind. I contemplated within me if I should ask him what was going on again but it was clear that he ignored me the first time. I tried to sit up and straighten my back. I let out a loud cough and held my face. โCan you please answer me? This is becoming really creepy and I'm not comfortable,โ I said, letting the cat out of the back. Kael just smiled and handed me a cold bottle of water. I hesitated for a second before taking it. Did he just dismiss what I just said? Or did he translate what I meant into being tasty?Kael was being so unpredictable and it was alarming. I stared at the cold bottle of water and it was tempting. My throat was dry anyway and with a shrug, I twisted the cap open and drank greedily."Thanks," I said, wip
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IRENE"Where the hell am I?" I whispered, jerking upright.My heart pounded against my ribs as I looked around, wild-eyed.The last thing I could remember was a sudden blanket of darkness. Now, I was in a bright and cozy room. It was nothing like the nightmare I had expected.There was a large bed with fluffy white sheets, a small bookshelf and soft rug. On top of the nightstand was a little lamp with a golden base. I swung my legs off the bed and stood up fast. My head was spinning for a second and I grabbed the bedpost for balance. I was breathing so hard."What is this place?" I muttered under my breath, walking to the door.I tried to push it open yet it was locked.That was strange. I twisted the knob harder and I kicked it forcefully. Yet, Nothing. It didnโt budge. I leaned my forehead against it, closing my eyes for a second."Okay, Irene. Stay calm. Stay calm. Kael wouldnโt hurt you," I whispered, forcing the words out like a prayer. "Heโs not like the others. Heโs good
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IRENE"How was it possible? No way! I couldn't be Kael's mate,โ I said, stubbornly disagreeing. I refused to accept the news that Kael broke to me. This is nonsense if I must say. Kael leaned against the wall with his arms crossed over his chest, watching me like I was something pathetic. "You think this is about us?" he asked sharply. "You are scared. You donโt know how to handle your feelings. Thatโs why youโre doing this. Youโre acting out of desperation."He laughed, shaking his head. "Feelings?""You love me," I said quickly. "You are just... confused. You are trying to protect me in your own twisted way. I don't think it's going to work.โ"You still don't get it, do you?" he said, straightening.I shook my head stubbornly. I still had a lot to say. "You locked me up because you're scared. Not because you want to hurt me."Kael moved before I even saw it coming, he gave me a slap on my face. The slap hit me so hard, my head snapped to the side. A sharp sting exploded acr
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IRENEAfter minutes of trying to be calm, I got up from where I was sitting. What even came over me? Why was I being so calm about it?"Iโm not staying here to rot, Kael,โ I ranted out and unfortunately, I couldn't stop myself from saying it. Kael sat by the door with one of his legs stretched out. His arms were also crossed and he could clearly see that I meant all that I said. โYou heard me, Kael. I said you can't keep me here. I'm not a fool! I'm finding my way out,โ I said again and this time, he just stared at the wall like it held the answers to all his problems.Bastard! I paced the small space and my bare feet slapped against the cold floor. My hands were tightened at my sides and I was already breathing out fire. I couldnโt sit still. I couldnโt breathe right. I had to move and do something.But Kael just sat there. Watching. Breathing. Being the wall between me and freedom."Did you hear me?" I snapped, stopping to glare at him. "I said Iโm not staying here. Why are yo
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LUCIEN"Where the hell is she?" I thundered and my eyeballs moved from one end of the corridor to another. I was so loud that my voice bounced off the walls of the empty corridor. I was angry and scared at the same time because I feared that something evil must have happened. I stood there, holding myself down as I kept breathing hard like I had just run a marathon.Two days!! Two damn days and still, nothing.At first, I thought she was just furious with me. This wouldn't be the first time Irene gave me the silent treatment. This wouldn't be the first time I deserved it either.But this? This silence and this complete disappearance from her was something that threw me off guard. I turned and stormed down the corridor, ignoring the curious glances thrown my way. Let them stare. I didnโt care. I needed someone to sit me down and explain to me. I stormed down angrily and I didn't even realize I was heading straight for Silas until I almost collided into him at the bend of the hal
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LUCIEN"Find her. I donโt care how long it takes. Just find her and bring her back to me!โ I commanded. The words burned as they left my mouth. They were like hot iron branding my tongue.I stood in the middle of my office, surrounded by my most trusted guards. Their faces were hard, determined and they knew better than to question me.This was a very critical period for all of us and I was not going to take any chances. "I want every inch of this territory searched," I said, voice cold and sharp. "Every border, every river, every cave. No one rests until sheโs found. People can't disappear under my watch! It's uncalled for!โ They nodded and they raised their fists to their chests."Go," I barked at them and in a flash, they scattered like wolves on the hunt.I was left alone again, and silence began to consume me. I was relieved that I had given out that order. Now, I have to wait for them to bring back good news. I slammed my fist into the desk and the papers scattered to the
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IRENE"So funny! So, what he wants is for me to sit here and wait for death, you are dead wrong. I'm not going to be doing that!โ I said aloud the moment I heard the faint click of the door handle.I scrambled to my feet with my heart hammering against my ribs. This was a very funny situation that I found myself in. My teeth gritted and I tightened my face as I prepared to fight whoever dared to walk in.It should have been Kael because It had always been Kael.He was the one who I was expecting. That bastard of a man with his fake smiles but to my surprise, it wasnโt him.The door swung open, and Malcom stepped in. Malcom? Was I seriously normal?For a second, I thought my mind was playing tricks on me. Maybe the hunger, the fear and the anger had finally snapped something inside me.But no, it was him! It was that same man with cold eyes and a face that had never once smiled at me.My intestines twisted painfully and I didn't know what else to say that would show my rage. I h
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KAEL"You have ruined everything, Kael! Why the hell were you thinking!โThose harsh words hit me as soon as Malcolmโs icy eyes met mine outside the room. We stood in the narrow corridor and the heavy door was closed behind us. I had called him out so that we could talk privately.I could barely breathe as the tension between us threatened to suffocate us to death. Malcolm stepped forward without warning and I shifted my eyes, trying to steady my nerves, though inside I felt shattered. "You brought her here!" Malcolm barked, not wasting a second. "A wench my own son once claimed as his mate! Do you even know what you have done?" His voice dripped with anger and disgust.I clenched my fists, trying to be calm."I did what I had to do," I said. "Lucien will surrender every move to us if he finds out that Irene is under our control. We have an advantage."Malcolmโs face twisted into a sneer and he didn't buy that. "Advantage? Is that what you call it?" He asked and ran his eyes thro
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Irene pov A month later, peace had finally returned to the pack and I could finally breathe. The air shifted and changed into something better and less contaminated. During that same time, I had been working really hard to gain the trust of the pack. "You know they're calling you 'The Gentle Luna' now, right?" Camila said, grinning as she handed me a mug of tea. I blinked and paused for a while. "Wait, what? Seriously?" I asked and She nodded at me. Her eyes were full of excitement. "It's spreading. The news is spreading outside the pack house. Even the traders in the market were saying how kind you were to the orphanage. Someone even mentioned you helped a little girl fix her broken doll. I'm so proud of you, sweetbreads,โ she revealed and I chuckled, feeling warmth rise in my chest. "I didn't think people noticed that. This has to be very lovely news!โ "Well, they did. And they are talking about it and they are doing that In a good way." That morning sunlight came i
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Lucien โIt is done, Alpha.โ The guards assured me about Malcolm's additional punishment already carried out. I felt at peace at last. The traitors had been punished, and the pack would begin to heal. Though Kael was still out there, I knew he was no match for me, especially since his actions had been so wildly spread. If he were to ever be seen, he would not escape my wrath.The pack members would see that he was duly executed. Left to him, I would have killed him. He touched Irene and that alone should have made me behead him myself. Irene joined me in our room after talking to Silas. I was content that they were bonding well. She came to meet me on the bed, her warmth a gentle reminder of why I shouldn't bother about anything. She was cool, she was ice and she was fire. As we rested, Irene asked. โLucien, why did you spare the council member's lives? I mean, you had every right to kill them, but you didn't. That's the punishment for traitors, death.โI looked at her, my eyes sea
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LucienโLong live the Alpha, long live the Alpha.โThe crowd cheered loudly, content about the verdict I gave each of the traitors. It was the hardest for me to do. Tos sentence all seven of the council of Elders, but I was sure that was the right thing to do.โIt's time for Malcolm Stark's verdict!โ One of the guards announced. The ground fell silent as the elders were led away, their fate sealed. I nodded to the guards, my voice firm. "Bring Malcolm in."The guards returned with Malcolm, his eyes gleaming with desperation and anger. He wasn't remorseful. He didn't even reflect on what he had done. To him, he was right and everyone was wrong. He stood tall, his shoulders squared, but I saw the faintest tremble in his lips. As he faced me, his gaze darted around the room, searching for an ally or an escape.โIf you're looking for where to run to, I assure you that you wouldn't move two feet without getting stabbed in your neck, so, relax and be good.โ I said. The guards chained him
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LucienPeris would receive his judgement today. And then the council of Elders too. I didn't want to judge them altogether. I was going to hear each and everyone's side of the story. To me, that was fair and just. I was dressed and ready for the day when Irene came to stand by my side. "It's time for Peris's judgment," I said, my voice firm.She placed a hand on my arm, her eyes searching mine. "I wish you luck, my love,โ she took a pause and went on. โPeris is not a man of many words, Lucien. He is timid and loyal, in his own way. Perhaps you should allow him to speak for himself. He might not even understand half of the plan.โI nodded, considering her words. When Silas and I had been listening to the conversation they had in Kael's house, Peris seemed like the last person to understand the plan. He wasn't much of a contributor, just a sleeping accomplice. "Very well," I said. "I'll hear him out. But, why am I feeling like you want me to spare him?โShe laughed. โNo, silly. I know
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Irene's POVI closed the door softly behind Lucien, his kiss still lingered on my lips. He said he wanted to meet with some pack members, to reassure them after the chaos of the arrest.He seemed relieved at least. That was all that mattered to me. Apart from the butterflies tingling at the pit of my belly, I was fine. It was late now and all I wanted was Lucien's presence with me. To hold me, kiss me, and feel me. I couldn't ever get enough of him. He was my strength and my weakness.A knock broke through my thoughts and I answered.โCome in,โ I said, rising to my feet, heart thudding for a reason I didn't know.The door creaked open, and Silas stepped inside. He stood, his eyes somber, rimmed with guilt and sadness. He looked pale. I hadn't forgotten that he had been stabbed, his arm had been bandaged.โSilas, are you okay? You look so pale.โ I said, already moving closer to him. โDid you eat at all?โโIrene,โ he said, his voice low. โCan I talk to you?I nodded slowly and motione
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Lucien's POVโTake them to the dungeon, make sure their screams don't disturb the peace of the house.โ I ordered, my words heavy and final.The guards began to pull Malcolm, Peris, and the Elders forward, their hands were bound and their heads were lowered for the first time in years. The crowd parted for them, watchful. If not for the guards, I'm sure the pack wouldn't hesitate to kill them with their claws.Malcolm was the first to open his mouth. He was never the type to accept defeat when it came.โThis is madness, Lucien!โ he barked, fighting against the guards as they shoved him forward. โYouโre letting emotion cloud your judgment. This is not the way of the council! You can't just discard us like that, this is barbaric!โI stepped forward, my gaze not leaving him. โYou taught me the ways of this council. You knew everything, didn't you? But you still failed to live by your teachings. It's over, Malcolm.โHis eyes narrowed, but before he could speak again, the eldest member of
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Irene's POVI tried to sleep. The warmth of the blanket should have comforted me, but my instincts prickled beneath my skin. I was too restless. The bond between Lucien and I hummed with something heavy.Then I heard itโhis voice, cold and full of command.โBOW DOWN!โโLucien?โ I echoed, and sat up instantly. My breath was caught in my throat. That wasn't a command whispered in private. That was Lucien's Alpha voice; the kind he'd used on Silas the first time we met. He told me to stay inside, but that was the last thing to do. I threw the blankets off and dressed quickly, tugging a robe over my body. I left the room and ran down the hall. I met a few guards posted around.โWhat's going on?โ I asked breathlessly.The guards looked at themselves before one of them answered. โAlpha Lucien is exposing the traitors. The Council of Elders are being arrested.โโWhat?โ I was shocked. Lucien hadn't said anything like that this morning. Why had he asked me not to come out? I didn't wait for
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Lucien's POVThe morning sun barely broke out before I had my bath, got dressed, and crawled back into bed with Irene. She smelt nice after the thorough bath we had during midnight.โI need to meet the council,โ I said, tightening the last button of my shirt as Irene stirred beneath the sheets.She opened her eyes slowly, still drowsy from the night we spent locked in each other's arms. โGood morning. What did you say?โI leaned down and kissed her gently, brushing her hair from her face. โYou look so beautiful, Irene.โShe giggled and kissed me. โThat's not what I asked you, Lucien.โโI am meeting the pack council.โ I repeated slowly. โThis is something I shouldโve done a long time ago, it's not too late now, though. But I need you to stay here.โHer brows furrowed, worry creeping into her gaze. โStay here? Why?โโBecause I can't risk you getting hurt again. Not like before.โ I kissed her, slower this time, memorising the softness of her lips. โPlease, Irene. Trust me, huh?โHer sile
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Lucien's POVโI have stitched up his wound. He would come around in the morning. It's nothing serious.โ The healer assured us and I gave him a nod of gratitude.Irene stood still, not wanting to leave the room.โSilas will be fine, Irene. Let's go to our room.โ I whispered, pulling her away from the healer's chamber. Silas had passed out because of the blood he lost, but the healer assured us that he would be fine. I had no intention of going to the hospital, I wanted to do this low key and get to the councils when they were totally relaxed. Irene didn't argue with me this time, she just held my hand tight as I led her out. She made sure Silas was settled and he was breathing. โWill he be fine?โ She asked silently, her voice warm.I nodded without saying a word. She seemed to trust my silence because she willingly allowed me to lead her down the hallway, past other rooms, until we got to our room. When we reached the bedroom door, I paused, reluctant to go in with her. She might b
