Chapter Two: Betrayed

Althea stood tall and proud as she faced the king's council but her heart was pounding in her chest as she awaited their judgment. She knew that her love for Prince Zemo had sealed her fate. She could see the disapproving looks on their faces as they whispered amongst themselves. She took a deep breath and prepared herself for what was to come.

King Nobi sat at the head of the table, his eyes fixed on Althea. "Althea, you stand before us accused of the gravest of crimes. You have violated our laws by engaging in a forbidden love affair with Prince Zemo. What do you have to say for yourself?"

Althea met the king's gaze without flinching. "I love Prince Zemo with all my heart, my king. But I understand that our love is forbidden. I am willing to face the consequences of my actions."

The king's council murmured amongst themselves, and Althea could feel their disapproval. She could see Prince Zemo sitting among them, his eyes downcast. She knew that he was struggling with his own emotions, torn between his love for her and his duty to his kingdom.

King Nobi stood up from his chair and addressed the council. "Althea has broken our laws and betrayed our trust. She has shown herself to be unworthy of the title of warrior and the honor of our pack. Therefore, I, King Nobi, banish her from our kingdom. She is no longer welcome among us and must leave immediately."

Althea's heart sank as the weight of the king's words hit her. She turned to look at Prince Zemo, hoping to find some solace in his eyes. But to her horror, he spoke up.

"I agree with my father's decision. Althea has committed a grave offense against our laws and traditions. She must face the consequences of her actions."

Althea's eyes widened in shock and hurt as Zemo's words sank in. Her heart shattered into a million pieces as she heard Zemo's words. She had hoped that he would stand by her, that he would acknowledge their love in spite of the consequences. But now she knew that she was truly alone.  He was denying her, in front of the entire council. She felt like her world was crashing down around her. But she refused to break down in front of them. She straightened her shoulders and spoke firmly.

"I understand, my king," Althea said, her voice steady. "I will leave your kingdom at once."

She turned and walked out of the council chamber, her head held high. She could hear the whispers and jeers of the council as she left, but she refused to let them break her spirit. She would leave this place vengeful, her heart filled with anger and sadness.

As she walked away, Althea felt a deep sense of anger and betrayal towards Zemo. How could he do this to her? How could he deny their love so easily? She knew that she could never forgive him for what he had done. She would leave the kingdom and start anew, but she would never forget the pain and heartbreak that Zemo had caused her.

As she walked away from the kingdom, Althea could feel the weight of her unborn child growing heavier inside her. She knew that she had to protect her child, even if it meant leaving behind the man she loved. She would find a new pack, a new home, and a new life for herself and her child.

She vowed to never forget the betrayal of Prince Zemo and his father, King Nobi. She would return one day, stronger and more powerful than ever before, to claim what was rightfully hers.

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Althea walked for hours, her feet sore and her body tired. She had been traveling for days, ever since she was banished from the kingdom for her forbidden love with Prince Zemo. She had no destination in mind, no plan for the future. She just wanted to escape the pain and heartbreak that had consumed her.

As she walked, she felt a sense of unease growing inside her. She had been on her own for too long, and the world around her felt dangerous and unknown. She knew that she had to be careful, that there were dangers lurking in the shadows.

Suddenly, she heard a rustling in the bushes behind her. She turned around, her heart racing, and saw a group of wolves emerge from the trees. They were a rogue pack, wild and dangerous, with no allegiance to any kingdom or pack. They looked at her with hungry eyes, and Althea knew that she was in trouble.

She tried to fight back, to defend herself as a warrior, but she was outnumbered and overpowered. The wolves pounced on her, knocking her to the ground. Althea kicked and punched, using all the skills she had learned as a warrior, but it was no use. They were too strong.

As they dragged her away, Althea realized that she was completely alone. She had no pack to protect her, no allies to call upon. She was just a nobody, a banished warrior with nowhere to go.

She struggled against her captors, but they were relentless. They seemed to be taking her deeper into the forest, away from any signs of civilization. Althea's heart sank as she realized that she had no idea where they were taking her, or what they planned to do with her.

She tried to reason with them, to plead for her freedom, but they were ruthless. They seemed to take pleasure in her fear and pain, taunting her with their vicious snarls and growls.

As they traveled deeper into the forest, Althea began to lose hope. She knew that she was far from the kingdom, and that no one would come to rescue her. She was completely at the mercy of these rogue wolves, and she feared the worst.

She closed her eyes, trying to calm her racing heart. She prayed for strength, for the courage to face whatever lay ahead. She knew that she was a warrior, even if she had been cast out from her pack. She would fight until her last breath, and never give up hope.

As the rogue wolves led her deeper into the forest, Althea braced herself for the unknown. She was a nobody, a forgotten warrior, but she refused to let them break her spirit. She would fight until the bitter end, and never give up the hope of freedom.