A Side Of Me

Xavier asked me in shock, “You can fight?”

He seemed like he had seen a ghost before him, his eyes staring me down. He growled, his eyes flickering different colours.

I stared at the huge grey wolf in front of me and said, “Not really, better than you though.” the corner of my lips turned up into a smile.

Xavier was enraged and growled, ‘I am your Alpha, you must obey me,’ and pounced on me.

I used my fastest speed to kick him in his gut, forcing him back into human form as he slid on the floor.

Everyone looked at me in shock, their mouths open like they had seen a ghost, and he staggers, as he holds his ribs.

I take my time fixing my dress.

“What are you?” I heard someone murmur in the crowd.

My lawyer said, “Katrina’s last name is Snow, and the Snow Pack has always been known for their warriors.”

A sense of pride in his voice when he says that. I take my time staring at my nails.

Xavier stood up and rushed towards me. “If you are so capable, why didn’t you say so?” His eyes flickered as I walked to the table, grabbing the papers before me.

I tore up the pile of contracts and threw them at him. “Take a guess.”

Whatever they were offering me was an insult to everything I had done for this pack. Fifty per cent? I wanted it all.

I wanted everything for myself.

Mrs. Blackwood came over and shouted at me, “You vicious bitch, you deceived us! All along, you lied to us!”

She raised her hand to me as I grabbed it, pushing her away from me

“No. I didn’t lie to you, Mother. I tried to be the daughter-in-law I thought you deserved”

“Get out of the Blackwood pack. Take the rejection now,” she shouted, throwing a fit.

As if this pack was anything without

I said to Mrs. Blackwood, “Do you think that if I want to take what is mine, any of your Blackwood people can stop me? Not even your bravest men stand a chance against me”

Mrs Blackwood said, “Do you dare? If you dare to take anything from our pack, I will sue you, and I am not afraid to go to the Alpha King! To provoke the Alpha in the pack is a serious offence. You have betrayed the pack today! Guard! Tie her up now!”

I almost laugh as I tilt my head, looking at her, throwing a fit over something like this.

She ordered some men who had fallen into a stance ready to pounce. I glance back at them, a smile on my face.

“No Need.” I stopped them, raising my hand.

“Is this what you want, Xavier?” I asked him. I wanted him to just confirm that he never wanted anything to do with me so that my next actions would not be blamed and he would have no reason to claim I didn’t give him a chance.

“Yes. I don’t want you as my Luna anymore,” he affirmed. “Bianca is my mate and the one I love and will always do”

All the hope I was holding on to just vanished, just like that. There was no saving us anymore.

My eyes roamed around the room and it seemed like Mrs. Blackwood was happy with his decision.

“I, Katrina Snow, accept your rejection. From this day forward, I have no connection with you.” I turned to Xavier who was standing shocked.

Did he think I would never accept his rejection?

Excruciating pain all over my body leaned against the table for balance while he staggered back.

The two of us, at that moment, felt that our mate bond had been completely broken.

‘I was ready for battle,’ I inwardly thought and my wolf added, ‘I will always be by your side’.

Just then, while I tried to process what just happened, the man I had put everything on hold for so that I could be his perfect wife, but rejected me without thinking twice?

The Alpha King’s Beta arrived with an entourage, four men behind him, all dressed in black and their heads lowered down.

He, on the other hand, was dressed in black and red armour. Muscles ripple through the vest he wore.

He stares down at Xavier and then back at me. “Luna Katrina had initiated a plea, and Alpha King’s verdict is ready.”

He didn’t even waste time on formalities or greetings. It’s like the man was on borrowed time.

Mrs. Blackwood excitedly said a smirk on her face, “It must be that bitch who objected to your affair with Bianca and asked Alpha King to reject your marriage. This angered the Alpha King. She will be punished!”

The old hag seemed too happy to get rid of me. It’s like she had been waiting for a moment like this. Makes me wonder what I did to make her hate me like this.

Mrs Blackwood said haughtily, “Beta Ryan, please tell Alpha King that my son has rejected Katrina and she is no longer a member of our pack.”

The King’s Beta, Ryan, asked coldly, “Has Alpha Xavier already rejected and banished your Luna?”

Xavier said, “Yes. Katrina defied my authority in the pack and showed no respect for my mother or elders. Today, in front of the lawyer and two witnesses from the pack, I have rejected her.”

At this, Beta Ryan smiled slightly, but the smirk quickly faded just as fast as it came, walking towards me.

He said, “Blackwood and Snow are two very prestigious packs, and the Alpha King does not want you to fall out. A verdict has been reached on this matter. One that will satisfy both packs.”

I swallowed hard, my heart racing as I looked at him. I hoped that for old times’ sake, the alpha king would grant my request.

“Katrina Snow, this is the verdict signed by the Alpha King and the Supreme Judge. I will now announce the result.”

I stood alone in the corner, watching them. For a moment, I remembered the vow Xavier made to me before he left.

He said, “Kat, wait for me. When I return safely, I will spend the rest of my life with you, enjoying every moment with you”

I was a fool in love.

I looked into his grey-blue but sparkling eyes back then and said, “I will wait. I don’t care how long it will take. I will wait for you, my love. I will take care of your mother and the pack.”

I believed each of his lies back then

What a joke.

I walked up to Beta Ryan and knelt on one knee. “The Snow Pack accepts any decision made by Alpha King.” I was still worried about whether the Alpha King would support me or not. After all, he and I...had a complicated history.

But no matter what the verdict is, today I have to leave Blackwood.

“Alpha King’s verdict is as follows...”