Chapter 29
As I stood in my room, the events of the past days spun through my mind, forming a dark, chaotic storm. I was losing it. Each second that ticked by seemed to intensify my fears, and I couldn’t shake the questions Selene had planted in my mind. Could my father truly have done something so vile? Could he really have killed children, slaughtered Alpha Jeremiah’s family in cold blood? My heart ached at the thought, and I could feel my chest tightening with every breath. This couldn't be the truth. The father I knew was kind, gentle—a man who taught me the importance of family, love, and loyalty. But what if… what if I’d been wrong about him all this time?
I buried my face in my hands, trying to calm the storm inside my mind, but the thoughts wouldn’t stop. What if Alpha Jeremiah really wanted revenge? What if his plan all along was to kill my father? Would he use me as leverage, as bait to make him suffer? A knot formed in my stomach, and I felt sick. I needed to protect my family. I would do anything to stop Alpha Jeremiah from hurting them. Anything.
The idea began to form in my mind. If I couldn’t change his heart, maybe I could offer myself in exchange. I could be his scapegoat, his target. I would let him punish me over and over again if that meant sparing my father’s life. The resolve took root in me, and with it, the fear began to go away, replaced by a fierce determination.
I had my lunch in the dining hall, where I was surprisingly alone. It was strangely peaceful, almost like the universe was granting me a moment to breathe. I picked at my food, my appetite gone, but forced myself to eat. I needed my strength. I needed to be able to face him. When I returned to my room, I watched them arrive through the balcony. The sight of him, that powerful figure moving with such effortless grace, made my heart jump into my throat. But it was the way his eyes found mine that did it—the moment his gaze locked onto me, I felt the marks on my neck throb, not in pain, but in a way that made my entire body burn with a strange, unbearable heat. My thighs clenched together, and I could feel my clit pulsing.
“Oh, goddess…” I muttered to myself, tearing my eyes away from him and retreating back into my room. What was this? Was I losing my mind, or was this some effect of the mate bond? I pressed my hand to my chest, willing my racing heart to calm down. If I couldn’t even handle his gaze, how was I supposed to face him, talk to him?
But I had no choice. This was about saving my family.
Hours passed, and I finally gathered the courage to confront him. I would rather face my fears than sit in my room, drowning in them. I made my way down the hall, intending to ask the guards where he was, but I didn’t need to. My wolf stirred, guiding me like an invisible thread, pulling me toward him. It was terrifying how strong this bond was, how even now, despite everything, my body craved his presence.
I found him in his office, his scent flooding my senses—woodsy, with a hint of mint that seemed to make my skin tingle. I was about to knock when I felt that throbbing sensation on both sides of my neck, and I panicked, my heart racing. I turned to flee, but the door swung open before I could take a step.
There he stood, tall and commanding, his expression unreadable. He didn’t say a word as he moved aside, silently gesturing for me to enter. I took a deep breath and walked in, my heart pounding in my ears. I stopped in the middle of the room, my body tense, every nerve on edge.
“What do you want?” His voice was cold, cutting, and I flinched despite myself. His eyes bore into me, and I struggled to find my voice.
“I… I’m willing to take any punishment you see fit,” I said, my voice trembling. “Just… please… leave my family alone. I’ll do whatever you want. I’ll take it all. Just don’t hurt them.”
He was silent for a moment, and I felt hope flicker in my chest, but then he scoffed, shaking his head.
“You think I would spare your father? After everything he’s done?” His voice dripped with bitterness, and he took a step closer. “You think I’ll just punish you and let him go? Don’t be so naïve.”
“Please,” I begged, the desperation clear in my voice. “He’s not the same person anymore. He’s changed. Please… don’t kill him. Take your anger out on me. I’ll suffer for him, for as long as you want, just… don’t hurt him.”
He moved closer, closing the distance between us until he was standing right in front of me. I had to tilt my head up to meet his eyes, and the intensity of his gaze made my knees weak.
“Nothing you do will change what’s going to happen,” he whispered, his breath brushing against my cheek. I shivered, a mix of fear and something else entirely flooding my veins. “There’s absolutely nothing you can do to stop this.”
His words were a punch to the gut, and I felt tears welling up in my eyes. “But… he’s my father…”
“And he’s the man who murdered mine,” he snapped, his eyes darkening with rage. “He killed my parents, my brother, and half of my pack. He left me with nothing, and you want me to forgive him?”
I choked back a sob, shaking my head. “I’m not asking for forgiveness. I’m asking for mercy.”
He grabbed my wrist, pulling me closer, and I gasped, the heat of his touch sending shockwaves through my body. “You want mercy?” He leaned down, his lips brushing against the shell of my ear, and I felt my entire body ignite. “Then beg for it.”
I couldn’t breathe. My heart was pounding so hard it hurt, and every nerve in my body felt like it was on fire. I swallowed, my throat dry. “Please… I beg you…”
“Louder,” he growled, his grip tightening, and I whimpered, feeling the tears spill over.
“Please,” I cried, my voice breaking. “Please, Jer...Alpha Jeremiah… have mercy…”
For a moment, something flickered in his eyes—something softer, something almost… human. But it was gone in an instant, replaced by that cold, unyielding rage. He released me, and I stumbled back, my heart aching with every beat.
“You will suffer,” he said, his voice low and dangerous. “And so will your family. There is no escaping fate.”
With that, he turned away, leaving me standing there, trembling, broken, and more terrified than I’d ever been in my life. I watched him go, my vision blurred by tears, and I felt my heart shatter into a million pieces.
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