Contracted to the Wrong Alpha
Chapter 22
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Lilia’s Pov
I cowered in dread as I shifted back and wrapped my beautiful blue gown that was torn in shreds. Grace was knocked unconscious and was already in her human form but Alveria was glaring at me as if she saw a ghost.
I bet she didn’t know that my wolf was white and with the way people were laying accusing fingers on me, she saw every reason to pin me down.
My skin was filled with pain and my knees buckled making me crouch down. Gracie had broken my leg, that must have pissed Lee off to the formidable as she let out a low whimper.
“I’m sorry, I just couldn’t stand it. She fucking cheated!” She growled and I scoffed at her.
“And I’ve been protecting you all this while only for you to fuck it up!” I almost yelled.
“You know what we are and how everything would be messed up at knowing our true identity!! Why did you take over me?” I cried Inwardly at her as I waited for the next action from Alveria. The arena was dark, cold and bright from the Moonlight.
Everyone was present, every damn person to the Alpha and Luna( Lex’s Parents)
I regretted raising my face as I saw Felix’s burning gaze of hatred which made my muscles twist with an unforeseen pain.
So this is it? Would I be finally killed Huh?
How the hell do they know I’m a Rogue? I thought I masked my scent perfectly even if I was one, was it because of my color?
“She’s not fit to be in this Pa”
Alveria’s words were cut short angrily. The voice sounded angry and pissed but I still didn’t look up.
It would never be Lex. I chuckled at that thought, Lex was swayed and didn’t give a damn about me. Felix probably wanted me dead for touching his sweetheart and the whole pack would do anything Alveria says. He would always stand, stare and let them do what they deemed fit with me. Fucking bastard!
“She’s fucking innocent of all the accusations you’re laying before her!” The voice thundered again and I really wanted to lift my face to see who is defending me this way.
“Alpha Jax I understand that you might want to give your opinion but this is Midnight Shade Pack and it’s Prime that we tackle issues like this.” Alveria said with a tinge of authority in her voice but the scoffing that followed was shocking.
“On the Blue Moon Ritual? On a fucking sacred day, you accuse her, make her fight and getting eager to throw her in a place meant for demons? What the fuck?!
The Blue Moon Ritual isn’t just for Midnight Shade, it’s known across the wolf Pack so it concerns all of us!” He spat out and I finally raised my head in surprise. Tears pooled at my eyes, not because of how wrongly accused I was but because of the defense coming from someone I least expected. Even if no one believed him, even if I still end up going to that dungeon because of the authority Midnight Shade wields; I’ll gladly be at ease because one person knows that all of these things laid at me are all lies.
I’m not cursed and I don’t deserve to be cursed.
“That’s enough Jax!” I heard a voice that sent my body alert in consciousness. It vibrated with authority and even my wolf knew It was his father. Was I so blind not to notice that other packs had been present in the gathering too?
Alpha Genzie, who disliked gatherings, especially at other people’s packs was also present. White Crisps might not be as large as Midnight Shade but Alpha Genzie made it seems so, he values his authority and avoids any issues that would bring enmity among other Packs.
“Wait Dad, I’ll leave after all. This pack already stinks with hypocrisy.” His voice was clearly irritated and a lot of people gasped from his outburst, he flickered his gaze to me and I swallowed. Goosebumps pricked my skin and I averted my gaze away.
“The floating candle that was given to her was mine!” He uttered and I arch my brows in surprise.
“I wasn’t interested in doing the floating shit but my kid sister urged me, only to discover that she had carelessly created a hole from her sharp manicure and threw it away right before my eyes,” Jax explained, staring straight at Alveria’s eyes as if he had no regards for her and I could sense his irritation for her the same way I detested her.
Atleast, I know of Marrissa. The Pack Goddess in Whites Crisp and her aura was a blend of Peace, joy and comfort mixed into your soul. She was perfect, calm and sweet but Alveria was the opposite.
The only alluring thing about her was the aura of authority she possesses. A mere sight of her would let anyone know that Alveria was from a high authority.
I had prayed to the Moon goddess to forgive me for detesting her special representative but as the time goes by, I don’t regret it.
I feel it’s my right to dislike her and nothing would happen to me.
So hearing the tone of disgust from Jax makes me feel I’m not alone.
“That’s the opposite of what happened Alpha Jax, Lilia’s candle was clearly ”
“Don’t interrupt me! I’m not your Alpha” He growled at her and she kept quiet but adding the last part threw me off guard
That’s the authority Jax possesses too.
He’s damn arrogant and values respect more than anything in the world.
“I said she threw that candle floating bag away right before my eyes and a maid of Midnight Shade Pack picked it up. I wasn’t damn interested as I thought she was doing her job by thrashing it until this whole saga.
Luna’s candle light was supposed to be different and not blend with the color of everyone, She isn’t supposed to walk with the crowd but more of lighting candles with the orders!!
This is sacred and she would need to be crowned soon but you watched her do that, make her light a candle floating bag of stones and so eager to crucify her to the dungeon!!”
Jax was so pissed that I could feel Venom in his voice.
“As if that’s not enough, the pack members are blind to it and the Alp”
“JAX!! I SAID ENOUGH!!” Alpha Genzie yelled at his son who scoffed. He wanted to say something but his father beat him to it.
“You have this right in White Crisp but not here, whatever happens is none of your fucking business! You’re not ready to start a war you can’t finish!” He blasted heavily and his shoulders dropped. He looked at me and the cold air hit my skin, making me shiver, my heart beat wildly and my tears were dried from the cool evening air.
He came closer to me, totally oblivious to the burning gaze of the people. I didn’t know how to describe what he wore because it was a totally different attire I haven’t seen in ages but it’s a long royal ancient robe that glittered silver with a royal blue color. It looked like long blazers but it’s not. I’ll call it a jacket robe and without saying a word, he threw it on my body and I almost moaned at how his cologne and scent hit me.
Our eyes met and I marveled at how he had changed in five years of leaving the pack.
He was more handsome, his brown sapphire eyes now glinted and I wished I never got to leave White Crisp.
I looked at the eyes of the crowd and the fact that he would be gone.
Fear overwhelmed me and the thought of going to the dungeon scares me as hell.
“Don’t go!” I reached out to him through the mindlink, knowing it was a stupid request and I could see how he clenched his jaw tightly.
“I’ll try, but I won’t let you go this time around. I promise, Lil.” He replied sincerely and I watched him retreat and step backwards to the crowd, raising his two hands in surrender to Alveria mockingly.
Alveria tried to hide her personality by looking remorseful, but the next thing she uttered made my whole body boil.
“The candle light incident might be a mistake, but all the same. She’s a rogue. A White wolf in our midst and would still face punishment for lying to the pack and Alpha. I know you all believe that I want the best and trust for the Alpha but issues like this can be sensitive!”
She said and the tears that dried up began to spring forth hotly again.
“Lilia Tyson would be taken to the dungeon until further investigation is done.”
She said and my heart dropped in dread, I searched the crowd desperately for Jax as If he’s the only one that can help me out of this mess but I couldn’t.
The guards came and grabbed my hands softly on the floor as If I was an egg but the burning stare of someone from afar made them confused.
I was forced to direct my attention to where they were staring only to see Lex with eyes that scared me. Was that fury?
It was burning gold.