Chapter 64

Nick’s POV

Walking into that building, I knew things were not looking good for Oliver and Soma. I knew they were being forced apart and I would be Soma’s right-hand man when she was on Lycan land. I don’t know why I felt compelled to stay with the crown when Gideon isn't even the King, but I’ve chosen my side and this is what happens when things are at their worst.

When Soma finds out the truth about everything, she is going to assume my feelings for her are fake and that she used me to gain a promotion. Sure the promotion would be nice but not at the expense of my best friend, someone I loved and wished we were more.

When I walked into the room, I almost wanted to turn around and run the other way. King Gideon was already here so there was no way I would be able to leave without issues, I didn’t want to do this, man, if only there was another way.

“Over here now.” King Gideon's mind linked me. “Don't make me ask twice.”

I put my head down and walked over and sat down without any more glances at Soma. I would just have to avoid looking at her until this was all over with. I knew at the end everything would be against her and there was nothing I could do about it. I was pissed that Nathaniel wasn't able to help, I don’t know if he chose not to help or if he couldn’t help because he didn’t know anyone willing to stand against the King.

I listened throughout the hearing, I could tell Oliver was pissed, his aura was off the wall. I wasn’t sure if anyone else could feel it, but I knew I could. I was afraid of him, and everyone else seemed not bothered by him and the way he was presenting himself. It was kind of scary but it made sense when a couple of men came in with rifles. It was like they were expecting something like Oliver taking over and going crazy. I didn’t want to see him hurt anyone or get himself killed but werewolves were violent like that when it came to their mates, I just had to be ready to get Soma out of the danger zone when it came down to it.

They continued with the hearing, I listened but I was more focused on Oliver and his increased energy, it was starting to get bad. I still wasn’t sure if anyone else knew what was going on, but it wasn’t going to be good.

Alpha Oliver, you understand what we’re saying?” Alec asked

“Yes,” Oliver said looking at me, his eyes were so sad it hurt my heart

“So to conclude this hearing a decision has been reached,” he said standing up, he looked at Soma. His eyes narrowed and then looked at the Lycan King. “We as a Council have decided that Soma will return to Lycan land with King Gideon and his men,” he said looking at Oliver. “I hope you find someone that is a werewolf and not another species to avoid this again.”

I didn’t have time to react, Oliver changed into a wolf. Oliver stalked towards the Council baring his teeth and growling at everyone.

“Now Alpha Stone please change back you know how this works,” Alec said standing his ground. “I don’t want to have to kill you but I will, please stand down.”

I looked over at King Gideon, he had a smile on his face. I wasn’t sure if this was something he was hoping would happen, but I felt bad for Soma. Oh shit Soma, I grabbed her, she fought me but I was stronger.

“Stop,” I growled in her ear. “We have to get out of here, Oliver is unstable and we don’t know what he’ll do now that he doesn’t have control.”

I didn’t want to fight with Soma, but this was already ruled that she was coming with us, and with Oliver acting the way he was, I didn’t want to take any chances. Before the door closed, I saw them draw guns on Oliver, and then I heard them as the door closed.

“Nooo!” Soma growled trying to get away from me, it forced me to grab onto her tighter, but she was a fighter. She always was but since my Lycan was on the surface with this whole deal it didn’t matter how much she fought she was on the losing end of a stick.

“Calm down Princess,” I said struggling with Her.

“Calm down Soma.” Lycan King growled; he was not happy but then again, he doesn’t show happiness. “I don’t want to sedate you but I will if I have to,” he warned.

“Do what you will, I will never go with you willingly!” She spat at him. “The only reason I am still standing here is that Nick won’t release me.”

“Actually,” he said looking past her, I knew what was coming. King Gideon wasn’t going to let her be awake and figure out a way out. There was already a private jet waiting for us, once she was on the plane it would be so easy for King Gideon to get control of her.

She turned her head, she knew King Gideon was going to drug her. I was in between them, but I knew if I let her go, he would kill us both. “Don't you dare!” she growled trying to kick the thing away from him.

“Isn't she feisty?” King Gideon mused. “Last warning Soma calm down and you take a long nap and when you wake up you won't know where you are.” He growled looking at me.

“Don’t you dare let her stop this from happening?” His mind linked me, I just nodded my head. There was nothing I could do now but to go with the plans of the King. Once Soma was back in London I would do everything in my power to keep her away from having to mate with Gideon. I just hoped we could get out of this alive and without her being forced into anything.

Once Soma was unconscious, I picked her up and followed King Gideon into a waiting car. I placed her in the back and got in with her. King Gideon sat in front of the guard that drove him here, he didn’t say anything, it didn’t matter. I knew he was planning his next moves and it would include Soma.

Looking down at her, she looked like a sleeping angel. I knew she was going to hate me in the end, but I had to do what I was told whether I agreed to it or not.

“You will help me control her.” King Gideon said looking at me. “If you cannot handle it, I will have someone else for the job, but since you two seem to have a friendship I’d suggest you take this on.”

“I will do what I can King Gideon, I don’t know how angry she is going to be when she wakes up, but I know things aren’t going to be the same between us,” I said looking back down at her. “You forced me to hold her.

He laughed at me. “I didn’t force you to do anything.” He said looking at her. “I knew you would do what you’re told and you are going to continue to do it. I will have one of my less liked warriors to watch over her and you know how they get with unmarked females.”

“But I thought she was going to be yours and yours alone?” I growled.

“No, at first she is going to be, but then I am going to pass her around like a drug. I might even give you a chance to have her, but you better get your head out of the clouds. I need you to control her little temper tantrums, and when she learns her place she will be Queen to the people sex slave to me and my men.”

I didn’t say anything, this made me want to get her out of there a lot faster than I knew we would be able to. I didn’t want her to become a slave to him and his men. I wish I would have told her and Gideon to mate, this wouldn’t be happening and I wouldn’t be in the mess and the loss of my friends because I was tied to Gideon.

“Don’t worry Nick you will get your time to make things right with her.” King Gideon mused. “Not that she is going to want you around now that you were the one forcing her here.” He smiled.

I knew he was going to place the blame on me, but Soma is smart she is going to know this has nothing to do with me. I didn’t do anything wrong but do as I was told by my King. I know she will understand if now I will keep explaining things to her until she is tired of hearing it and we are friends again.

“Finally.” King Gideon said when he saw the plane. “I cannot wait to leave this country.” He said getting out of the car.

I lifted Soma and put her on the plane. This was her future and I regrated playing any part in it.