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Queen Antoinette's POV"I can't believe he's bringing his bastard here! How did they survive? I thought you killed them that night!" I yelled at Beta Vincent. "I thought we did. Once we arrived at her parents' shack, it had been set afire. I was sure they were burned alive," he said, looking as confused as I was. "He's your fucking best friend and brother! How is it possible that you had no clue that he's known where they lived this entire time? Do you know who he dispatched? They could tell us their whereabouts," I pointed out. "No, the king has been quite secretive of his latest movements over the years, but my source tells me that he has an informant. He's known where they lived since the night they vanished or not long after. I've even heard that he's kept a close eye on them over the years," he replied. "You are useless to me! GET OUT!" I angrily yelled right as my children walked into my quarters and greeted me.Their smiles were replaced with worried frowns. They came to my sid
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Octavia's POVNearly three years later..."The kingdom of Tirado, Valaris, Koda, Cassius, and Santak will be at tonight's celebration,” my best friend, Tilly explained.I tuned out at the word "kingdom." I hated these festivals. I'm nearly sixteen and I still did not understand why they were such a big deal."Are you ready for the celebration?" My best friend, Tilly cheerfully asked. "Not really. Why do we have to go?" I asked. "Because it is our chance to find our mates and possibly leave this place," she replied. "Tilly, my birthday isn't for another few months. I can't find a mate no matter if I go or not, I reminded her. "Crap! You're right!" She sadly said. "What's wrong?" I asked noticing her sudden change of mood. "I've been sixteen for some time now. If I find my mate tonight he would surely be from another pack. I would leave you within the year I turn seventeen," she reminded me, but I sensed she was hiding something. “Oh shit, you're right. Maybe my true mate will be his be
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Matilda's (Tilly) POV"Matilda, where's your little follower today?" Lawrence asked. "Excuse me, your grace?" I asked. "TAVI! You're so simple-minded sometimes, I swear!" he scoffed. "Oh, she's helping your sister, Violet ready herself for the celebration tonight," I said, hanging my head. "I hope you do not think that you're going tonight, do you?" he asked. "Yes, of course! None of us have a choice. It is an order from the king," I proudly said. "No, you will not! Do I need to lock you up?" he snarled. "I am going, your grace," I simply said, walking away from him.I was grateful no one heard his growl toward me. There were many others in the hall, and again I was grateful. Lawrence wouldn't dare hurt me when others were around. I didn't see what the big deal was. He didn't want me. It's why he is making me suffer before the rejection comes. I hate having to pretend not to have a mate when I sort of do. I was happy to see Tavi heading my way."Tilly! Are you ready to head to your ho
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Oliver's POV"Who are you?" I asked the dark figure that towered over me. "I'm your uncle, Alpha Alonzo," he humbly replied. "Alpha," I bowed. "Your mother is worried sick looking for you. She told me why you came here. No need to worry. Octavia is safe here," Alpha Alonzo said. "I need to see my sister. I cannot bear to live another day with her living under the roof of traitors," I rebelled. "There are other things in motion. You need not worry. Octavia is a smart she-wolf. I assure you that she is fine," he added. "I don't believe you, Alpha," I bowed. "Let's go," he commanded. "I'm not going anywhere!" I yelled, only to be drug by my arm.My reflexes got the best of me. I swung and hit Alpha Alonzo in the back of the head."I have little patience for insolence, pup! Do as I say, or I'll command it," he growled.I didn't utter a word. Yet, my actions could have gotten me discovered by those I have no interest in getting to know. I trudged behind him willingly. I wasn’t happy about
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Matilda's POV"Do you think I can skip work today?" I groaned from the soreness still present in my body. "Tilly, are you sure you are okay?" Tavi asked. "W-why?" I defensively asked. "I'm your best friend. I have known you since we were pups, even if you grew up here. I know when something is wrong. Is it Lawrence?" she asked accusingly. "N-no! Why would you say that?" I asked. "Tilly," she replied in agitation. "What? Let's just dress ourselves and head to the palace," I dismissively said.Tavi rolled her eyes but stayed silent. Once we completed our usual routine, we walked in an awkward silence all the way to our stations. "Matilda! A word!" Prince Lawrence called out to me. "Yes, my lord," I bowed. "I'll be down the hall," Tavi said walking away with a suspicious look on her face. "Okay," I replied turning my attention back toward Prince Lawrence.Before I could register what was happening, I was being pulled down a dark corridor."What have you told her?" Lawrence growled. "Can
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Ruby's POV"Vince, look at me," I said looking innocently up at him. "Yeah?" He asked agitated. "Please do not hold it against me, my love. The past is the past," I answered kissing his cheeks. "Very well," he said excusing himself. My mind wandered back to the time where I hated Vincent. I turned to Phillip to soothe my worries for long years. Now, I stand here pregnant with his pup all over again but he mustn’t know."Dear, sister!" I heard Lex call out. "What are you doing here so early? I heard you all weren't due until tomorrow," I replied embracing him. "I've come early. Father insists on me learning more about diplomacy," he scoffed. "Very good, brother. Very good," I laughed. "Have you seen the little slave she-wolf, Tavi? I owe her an apology. I was sort of a dick to her when Talia caught us in the kitchen together," he chuckled. "YOU? Apologize? I would pay a great big bag of coin to see that," I laughed. "Oh, dear sister, you wound me," he dramatically said holding his che
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Octavia's POVQueen Antionette always found the most in opportune time to kick me while I'm down. I watched her parlay with the Gamma Felius' mate, Carol. Neither of them fancied me for reasons of their own. It never stopped Felius from being loyal to my father despite his mate's feelings for me. I shook off her insults and turned my attention to Tilly who wouldn't even look at her all morning."You have barely uttered a word to me in weeks but you have no issues speaking with the Queen bitch?" I shouted. "Keep your voice down," Tilly said finally locating my brother,her mate, Lawrence. "Are you even listening to me?" I angrily yelled. "Yes! The entire courtyard can hear you, dear friend. Let me do this, please," she begged.I watched her unpleasant exchange with Lawrence. He seemed upset at she for interrupting his make out session with some she-wolf I recognized from the night of the festival."Let's go," Tilly angrily said storming past me. "No! Not until you tell me where you got
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Back Home...McKenna's POVIt's been fairly quiet around here, especially with Jubilee not talking to me. Someone told him that Olly and me had gone to the kingdom. I explained to him about Oliver's abrupt journey to rescue Tavi but it only angered him further."I turned down an excursion this morning," Jubilee said to me. "I hope you didn't do it to keep an eye on me, my love. I told you it wouldn't happen again," I reasoned. "McKenna, if I lose you, Jonah, or Oliver I don't know why I would do. I've already lost Tavi," he growled. "Jubilee! What is this really about? You're not making sense!" I shouted. "That fucking King! He has this hold over my family that I do not like!" He answered. "He has nothing!" I rebutted. "He is your heart once and you birthed him two pups that he galloped in here and took. We had no control over the situation. If he finds out about Olly, he will surely come for him. Jonah will be left without both of his siblings. Is that what you want?" He asked teary
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Alpha King Vincent's POV "It's been a long time," I heard a familiar voice say. It was the voice of someone I would kill before the night was over. "Elena! You bitch! How dare you show your face around here! Where's my pup?” I growled catching her by the throat. "D-Death is imminent. You reek of it," she croaked. "Is that a threat?" I asked nearly crushing her wind pipe just as I heard the ripping of flesh behind me. I tossed Elena to the ground. I placed my foot on her neck so that her face stayed buried in the dirt. "NO! There’s no fucking way!" I shouted over the thunderous cries of Lex's mother and a disappointed growl from his father. How is this possible? There's no way her wolf should have been able to defeat Lex's. Black magic! That's the only reason this would happen. That's it. She’s a WITCH! "Somebody has killed our warriors in the dining hall!" I heard Lawrence growl just as I heard screams erupt in front of me from Violet who looked to have been injured. "KILL THEM
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Octavia's POV"When does your father return?" I asked Essex. "I heard word was sent a few days ago where I'm sure he's been held up with one of his whores," he replied rolling his eyes. "And your mother is just okay with that?" I asked annoyed. "I think she tries not to think about it. Regardless of what you may think of my mother, she has always done her best to raise us alone while my father fought in wars, chased whores, and beat her. She's not perfect, but I will protect her until my last breath," he sighed. "As I expect you to. How did you turn out to be...YOU? Lex is a manipulative little cunt, but you seem more honest. Why did you give up your claim to the Kingdom of Tirado?" I asked. "My father convinced me to do so. The Kingdom of Cassius would be a good move for the kingdom of Tirado. If only I had known Rose’s father never intended for me to take over. Apparently, I wasn't good enough to follow him or my father. I trained harder, ran faster, and became smarter than them bot
SUBMISSION: Rise of the Bastards CHAPTER 97: YOU'RE GOING
Taysia's POV "You're going and that's final!" My father shouted at me. "Father, I cannot go back to Tirado. Alpha Lex hurt me!" I cried. "You set yourself up for what we he did! Are you upset that he chose the bastard over you?" My father growled. "NO! I swear it doesn't matter! Duke Sayid is my mate!" I protested. "Then what is the matter with you?" He snapped. "Father, do not make her go back. He is a maniac! Tell him what he really did to you!" Rose interjected. "Well?" My father asked and I shook my head in shame. My father stormed out enraged, but not before mandating that both me and Rose be there for the challenge. "You should have told father that Alpha Lex shoved the same disgusting pole he beats his horses with in your lady River! What are you afraid of? Shame? Embarrassment? He should be the one feeling those things! Not you!" Rose said furiously. "I know! Okay! I cannot face him. My mate is off on a mission so I cannot confide in him. In his letter, he says what he wen
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Adelina' POV"When are you going to tell him?" Romeo asked. "Not now, Romeo! You're stressing me out!" I shouted. "Talk to me! Is this about your parents?" he asked. "Can you both stop yelling? I'm trying to focus on my painting," Romeo's sister, Vidalia interrupted.Vidalia and I had been friends since we were pups. Lately, she's been a shell of herself. All she does is paint, train, and pottery ever since she split off from her parents."No! I mean, yes! Romeo, I want to be with Oliver. Please! Why can't you understand?" I asked frustrated. "Addie, I love you. Why can't you see that?" he asked. "I know," I grunted pushing past him. "If I may," Vidalia spoke up again. "What's stopping you from accepting Romeo as your mate? You're carrying his pup and your actual mate, Lawrence is running for his life. Not to mention, your true mate, Oliver if I understand it well, has accepted your rejection. I'm certain he knows that you're not carrying his pup by now," Vidalia explained.She paused
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Alpha King Lincoln's POV "Did you work him up?" I asked Violet. "Of course I did. I found the Tirado Crest as requested. It was right where his mother said it would be. Why do you all need it?" She quizzed. "It used to belong to Alpha Queen Lenora. I cannot believe it is in such good condition," I smiled. "Octavia should wear it for the challenge," she interrupted. "Precisely," I agreed. I'm sure Octavia would welcome this gift. Once Lex lays his eyes on it, I only hope it would be a reminder that he should not lead any pack. My thoughts momentarily stopped as Oliver and Jamela barged into my quarters. "My apologies, your grace, but this is urgent! Tell him what you told me," Oliver ordered Jamela. "O-okay. Klaus has been over run with Vincent's warriors!" she blurted. "THEY DID WHAT?" I roared slamming a nearby table to the ground. "UNFUCKING BELIEVABLE!" I growled sounding the alarm. Within a matter of seconds, Beta Felius came running into my chambers followed by Gamma Julius.
SUBMISSION: Rise of the Bastards CHAPTER 94: EVERYBODY HATES YOU
Alpha Lex's POVOn my way to my study, I nearly toppled over the she-wolf, Jamela. She scowled as I smirked at her trembling stature. I for one couldn't wait to see Alpha Santak. He would easily kill her with his bare hands. Too bad he's a part of Vincent's plan to take Klaus. I was happy when he whisked the Duke away too. If I'm lucky, he will die in the inevitable war. A look of disgust crept to my face the moment I spotted Octavia's parents, but I couldn't resist engaging."I see you two are wishing your sweet daughter luck. It's a good thing too because she's going to need it," I chuckled, but Alpha King Lincoln had me pinned to the wall in mere seconds. "How dare you address me as if I'm your equal, pup! You may roll around with scum like Vincent, but you must know he was never born to be an Alpha even if he shares the blood line. A true Alpha doesn't hold the red colored eyes like a rogue!" He growled cutting off my circulation.When he released his forearm from my throat I fel
SUBMISSION: Rise of the Bastards CHAPTER 93: TURNING BACK
Jamela's POV "Are you ever going to return?" Elena asked over supper. "Eventually, I have to face him," I sighed. "You didn't kill Lily! Stop letting your father, Alpha Santak get into your head," Elena snapped. "He has everyone searching for me like a maniac, but I'm not giving in that easily. I just need proof that I didn't do it," I explained. "Well, Oliver will understand. He could even help. I'm certain that he would," she reasoned. "His hands are much too full," I said dismissively. "Very well, stubborn little she-wolf. I hope you don't eat your words one day," she said clearing the table. I'm not sure why I returned to Foxchase. It could be that I knew Octavia would always know where I was or at least assumed. Maybe Oliver would come and save me from my terrible reality. Elena helped settle me in, especially after I updated her with the awful truth of the kingdoms going to shit. I wasn't sleeping, such as a night like tonight without having horrendous nightmares. Elena final
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Violet's POVKillian had yet to sense me near. I was carrying a pup for Tavi's now husband and I felt disgusted. I had no desire to set eyes on Oscar. He would be disgusted with me as I was with myself, but I needed to face the monster he had become."I'll escort you down," Oliver said grabbing my hand. "Me too," Quinn joined grabbing my other hand. "Did you manage to rescue my pups? Killian is here. He would never suspect," I said frantically. "Calm yourself, please. Aiken, Tilly, and a few others have already departed. It shouldn't be long now," Oliver responded. "Thank you," I whispered. "There's no need to thank us. You are not well. We must get you the help you require. Staying held up in that small space isn't exactly helping. You should be here with family. Alpha King Lincoln has pushed for your removal of you as the kingdom of Koda's Luna and freed from your marriage for your mental state. It was easy to convince the elders seeing as Killian's mother admitted that she would fo
