Chilli POV No matter what we do or say they are not going to submit. A sinking sickening feeling fills my heart, as I hope it really doesn't have to come to .. that. I feel the tingle in the back of my head as Bea links to, I'm assuming my father under Elias's paws, probably telling him to not give in, to not submit, to fight back now. I think something drastic is needed. I pin Bea's throat to the ground and growl at her one more time,"Submit!" With all the will in the world, hoping she'll give in and surrender, but of course she doesn't, she just snarls at me like a wild animal. 'Fine,' I think to myself as I clamp my jaw around her neck without sinking my canines in, no matter how temping it is to do so. She tries to wriggle out of my mouth but I growl menacingly, whislt pushing my aura out at her which seems to make her settle down slightly as I drag her across the stage and throw her at Logan so they are together. Elias looks at me as I link to him,'Stronger together.' He nod
Elias POV The power and heat of my mate's fire is truly something to behold as we push our opponents to the max, they have to submit, they just have to. The pain and torment they are experiencing is evident in their eyes, but their pride, ego and stubbornness is getting in the way. I fight to stay focused as Chilli's aura is starting to rival even my own, as she pushes it out even more, to I imagine its fullest. Which makes me start to wonder, even tho it's not the right time considering our current situation, whether she actually does have alpha blood somewhere down the line. It would make sense of a lot of things really, her power, control, even her strength and the size and impressiveness of her wolf form. Yes, it could all be because of the red wolf in her but I think theres more to it, something else deep down. Part of me thinks even with the firey heritage and beta blood, even with being bonded to me, a future alpha, it all still doesn't seem to add up, so I wonder if there is
My fear numbs my bond with my mate, as it stops me from turning around or even looking over my shoulder. I unintentionally hold my breath, unable to take another until I know. Tears sting my eyes as I struggle to contain my emotions as the sound of paws pad towards me across the stage. 'Elias,' I whisper to myself in utter relief, finally letting go of the air in my lungs as his fur brushes softly against my side. Tears stream down the fur on my cheeks as he nuzzles his snout into my neck, in a lovingly, comforting way. I bury my head into his neck and fur in return, completely forgeting about the sea of people watching our interaction. 'Oh Elias, I thought... I thought I'd lost you for a second there,' I whimper through the mind-link we've just opened up with each other. 'That second felt like an eternity.' 'I'm so sorry I scared you huni,' he whispers back softly. After another moment of embracing each others warm presences, a loud roar erupts from the crowd as they cheer, clap a
Erin POV Ignoring the excited crowds noise as I stand on the stage looking down at the lumps under the white sheets at my feet. I feel like I should feel some kind of sadness, but I don't, only anger and hate. I know it's wrong, especially towards Logan, I've known him my whole life and even though he is .. was my best friends father, I never really cared for him especially in my late teens. Once I got older I saw him for what he really was, an ass, a womaniser and sometimes a crap dad once Pauline moved in, or should I say made them all move out. Having to watch from a far the pain and suffering she was put through daily, how could he not notice it right under his nose and in his own home. I still remember the day Chilli finally admitted to me what was going on, confirming my suspicions, unable to hide the bruses from me anymore. We were just fifteenth and out for a run just the two of us, the boys were else where, with our alpha on patrol I think or something like that. Once we wer
Elias POV We step out one of the side entrances to the hall and head for the closest bathroom. Once there, Chilli steps in front of the mirrors and line of sinks, placing the clothes on the side bored of the basins to turn the tap on. She lets it run while staring up into the mirror where I can see and feel the emotional tears trying to escape. She hangs her head low as she starts to physically sob, the sight of her like this brakes my heart as her tears mix into the running water below. Taking a deep breath to steady my own emotions, I step up behind her and wrap my arms around her shaking body. I hope my own guilt and pain isn't causing her to cry, although with all the control in the world, I hate myself because I know she can feel it, and seeing how hard she is coping with her own feelings, I am just making it worse. I loosen my arms slightly from her, for fear and knowing I am causing her distress when she suddenly grips my hands, pulling them around her tighter
Everything around me falls away, even sounds are distant and muffled to me, as all I can think about is reaching the stage. As I re-enter the hall the same way we not long ago used and head for the stares I find my way blocked by several people including Erin and Leroy standing in front. "Chilli, ..." Erin says coily, "Move!" I growl at them all, my wild instincts taking over as I feel an overpowering need to get back up on that stage, "Sorry Chilli, but we have ... orders," Leroy states only wavering slightly at the end of his sentence, orders? Whos? ... Elias! "Move!" I snarl viciously putting the fear of the goddess into them as I note them all shudder, "now!" I growl like a wild, murderous animal. I don't know if it's because they are actually scared of me and don't want to fight me for being fearful of getting hurt, or for hurting me and possibly the baby, so, they step gradually aside making a path for me. I rush past them before they close ranks and t
After several minutes Elias finally eases his hold on me and lets me up. As he helps me to my feet I feel completely fine, great actually, like I could run for miles. Everyone is still in the hall, their curiosity keeping them here as Erin stands up and away from Logan as she says,"His waking up." The tension of everyone up on the stage fills the air, all our eyes are glued to his every move as he groans, trying to push himself up on his hands. As his head rises up he clutches a fist to it as if he is in great pain,"What... what's going ..," he grumbles looking around, then looking from each of us them out to the crowd and lastly the over at white sheet across the stage. His sight lingers there for a moment before whipping around to stare up at us, his eyes a swirling mix of pain, anger and guilt. They narrow in on me as he starts to growl at me, probably smelling her blood on me on a molecular level, knowing I'm the one who killed his girlfriend. "She left me no
I turn to look at my once father as I speak with a clear, loud authority tone as I state our decision."Logan Burnes, you are here by stripped of any and all titles you have held and are bannished from this pack, exiled from society. You are no family of mine anymore." His face pales at my words before his eyes go blank with rage as he opens his mouth to speak, to argue. But as Elias takes my hand he pushes his aura out whislt my red wolf flames engulf us, mixing with our auras as I too force Logan to stay quiet and obay. The pain of trying to fight us shows on his face, but he is no match for us, especially when we work to together like this, combining our strengths. "But first, you will endure some of what you have put these people through," Elias informs him in a strong, firm voice I've not heard before, "you will spend some time in the cells," Leroy steps forward and pulls Logan to his feet by the forearm, which he then bends behind his back to restrain the man. I