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Nathaniel’s gaze burned toward Raby, his face twisted in barely contained fury I could see the veins in his neck bulging as he clenched his fists, but he didn’t dare at Wise I had already toyed with the idea of beheading him right here and now for his pathetic display of authority. His foolish arrogance in front of me was more amusing than offensive, but his stupidity tested my patience
Then, a panicked scream tore through the midday air
“Where is my husbander
Camilla
The poor pregnant woman staggered forward, barely able to keep herself upright, her golden curls in disarray as she forced her way into the scene. Her eyes darted wildly, searching, pleading
Her parents reached her first. They whispered in her ear, no doubt delivering the tragic news about her husband. Camilla’s expression changed instantly. Her trembling body was wrapped in her mother’s arms, soothing her. But then, she shoved her mother away. It wasn’t enough
When she came to her senses and her eyes landed on me, she crawled forward with her swollen belly and collapsed at my feet. Her hands clutched the hem of my robe like a desperate fool
“Please, Your Majesty! You can’t take him away“”
“M–maybe someone set him up… framed him for this,” she pleaded, her voice thick with tears.
“Please, have mercy on him
I sneered down at her, resisting the urge to step on her trembling fingers. What a pathetic sight. This woman had no shame, no dignity. Who would have thought–this was the creature Dominic discarded for the sake of a diamond.
“Leonidas”
That was all I needed to say. My Beta immediately stepped forward, grabbing Camilla by the arm and pulling her away from me as she kicked and screamed. She thrashed in his grip, wailing like a banshee, her cries nearly splitting my skull.
“Get her away from me,” I ordered coldly.
“N–no, please! Your Majesty!”
Leonidas obediently dragged her away like garbage. I watched with satisfaction as she collapsed, sobbing on the ground. It would have been more entertaining if she weren’t so loud.
I flicked my hand in disgust, entirely indifferent to the fact that she was pregnant. Her parents quickly rushed to their beloved daughter, falling at Leonidas‘ feet, begging him to stop dragging her away.
But then, Nathaniel–despite his half–witted judgment–dared to run toward me. He rubbed his trembling hands together as he turned to face me, attempting to plead once more.
“Your Majesty.”
He knelt before me, the deep lines on his aged face stark under the sunlight.
“I beg you, please don’t take Dominic away! W–we can handle his punishment within our own pack! There’s no need for a trial in your kingdom!”
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I tilted my head, studying him, savoring the desperation etched across his face. Pathetic.
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“And you would let him off with just a slap on the wrist?” I scoffed. “No, Nathaniel. You had your chance to control your pack. You failed.”
The old man flinched, and I continued, my words laced with a growl..
“Now, I will do what you could not, Nathaniel Lucienne.”
Nathaniel’s hands clenched into fists. “Please! He is my son–in–law-”
“Not for much longer.”
My voice dropped into a chilling calm, sending shivers down the spines of those who witnessed it. The air grew thick with tension, suffocating in its weight. My guards moved in unison at Leonidas‘ signal, and within moments, Dominic–weak, bloodied, and barely conscious–was dragged forward and thrown at my feet.
He groaned, coughing up blood, and for a moment, I considered letting him die here. But no. That would be too merciful. He needed to suffer. Publicly.
“Take him,” I commanded, my fury simmering beneath my tone. “Take him to my kingdom. We will give him a fair trial!”
A cruel smirk curled on my lips. We all knew how this trial would end.
The guards moved swiftly, shackling Dominic in silver chains that seared his flesh. He choked out a strangled groan as he was dragged away, his body too weak to resist. The members of the Ravenhold Pack watched in eerie silence, knowing there was no one left to save their Alpha.
This was blatant humiliation. Not even their elders dared to show their faces here.
“No! Nooo!”
Camilla’s scream tore through the air as she lunged forward, but Leonidas easily blocked her path, sending her stumbling back onto the ground.
“Please, don’t take him! He’s
my
husband!”
I pinched the bridge of my nose. Damn that wretch. She had already fainted once, and now I had to hear her shrill voice again.
Nathaniel was next. “Your Majesty, I will do anything-”
“Anything, you said?” I mocked, resisting the urge to backhand him across the face. “Should I take your head instead? A father’s punishment in place of his son–in–law’s?”
Nathaniel went pale as a sheet, his mouth opening and closing like a fish gasping for air. I chuckled and turned away, dismissing him entirely.
My gaze landed on Ruby, and just like that, the fire of my rage dimmed. She stood still, composed, but I caught the glint of satisfaction in her blue eyes. Smart girl. She knew exactly what this meant. She knew that her enemies were finally falling- one by one.
And this was only the beginning.
She met my gaze, and I reached for her hand, pulling her close.
“I should have done this sooner,” I murmured, brushing my lips against her ear. “And I will make sure it’s much more entertaining.”
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Her breath hitched, and she tried to pull away, whispers already rising around us–this would become a scantal
“Y–Your Majesty… I–I mean, Killian, people are watching-
My grip tightened around her waist, drawing a soft, involuntary whimper from her lips.
“Are you ashamed to acknowledge us?” I asked darkly.
“F–forgive me. I’m not ashamed at all. It’s just… look around you,” she whispered urgently
I shrugged indifferently, pulling her even closer.
“They’re nothing but thorns. Insignificant, Ruby,” I remarked lazily.
Both of us could feel Nathaniel’s shock along with his wife’s and Camilla’s as they witnessed the scene before them. Our closeness. It must have given them an idea.
I raised my voice, turning to face the fearful expressions before me.
“Let this be a lesson. Betrayal has only one punishment: death.”
A shudder ran through the crowd, and they could do nothing but lower their heads as much as possible. Their hands remained hidden behind their backs, some clenched near their chests as if silently praying to the gods for this dreadful day to end.
Good.
Then, turning back to Ruby, I lifted her chin with a single finger, my smirk softening just for her.
“Shall we go home, little wolf?”
She hesitated, glancing toward the pack members she held dear, but I saw the answer in her eyes before she even spoke.
Chapter 62
Rudy’s PON
1 had never failed, in a world tour did nor Belong to me
This was my second what here dara Kallie Bud muuddenly taken me to his domain, Bor it could hardly be considered a visit. He hadn’t brought me kete qyathey, I had been kidnapped for a few hours
The quest chamber in the Sowdrench Kingdom was havish far beyond anything had ever known. The silk sheets felt soft beneath my fingers, the owns were embroidered with golden thread, and the air was filled with the scent of fresh roses. Voverything here was meant to exude comfort, bezory, and security. And yet, I felt none of it. Not with this anxiety.
My park was blind me now. The place I once called home, the burden I carried, was gone. I hadn’t even told Amara anything before leaving I had simply vanished from the world I knew, swallowed by the will of a Lycan king who had no intention of letting me go. And now, I had no idea where I was.
Killian had not come to see me since he left me in this room. I shouldn’t expect anything from him–he was a king, after all
-but his silence haunted me. I couldn’t help but wonder when he would come.
“Calm yourself, Ruby, Leva, my wolf, warned.
I can’t be calm. I… I’m just a nehody here! I replied anxiously
Leia let out a disapproving sound. Instead of that, why don’t we take back our pack’s name? I absolutely despise how Dominic changed W
I had almost forgotten about that. Our pack’s original name was The Winterdawn Pack, but Dominic had rebranded it as Ravenhold Pack in the name of reform. I had loathed him for it ever since I realized his true intentions. He wanted to erase all the hard work my family and I had put into building our pack.
In the midst of my rising fury as a Luna, a soft yet polite knock echoed through the room.
“My Lady?”
A gentle yet authoritative voice called from the other side of the heavy door.
“May we enter?”
I jolted upright from the bed, my gaze snapping toward the grand door. My heart pounded.
“C–come in.”
The door opened, revealing an older woman with black hair streaked with silver, dressed in a pristine maid’s uniform. Behind her stood six younger women, each dressed similarly, their heads bowed in respect. The older woman stepped forward and curtsied with practiced grace.
“I am Madam Therese, the head of His Majesty’s personal staff,” she introduced herself. “We have been assigned to serve you at the King’s command.”
I blinked, startled. “Serve me?”
“Yes, My Lady”
The young maids stepped forward, and before I could utter a single word, they had already surrounded me. One retrieved a fresh nightgown from the wardrobe, another began preparing the bath, while others tidied up an already spotless room. Madam Therese merely observed with an approving gaze.
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