Chapter 185
Chapter 185
LYRIC
I was too late.
I just knew it the moment I ran into the hall.
I’d been lucky enough to get a flight coming to Silver Citadel, but of what use was it when I missed the most important show anyway?
The noise coming from the hall was too much. The music was loud, screams of celebrations and even drums being rolled in different parts.
The people were in their happiest mood. A new King had been chosen.
My heart pounded with anxiety as I made my way through the crowd, looking for a familiar face I could ask how it went.
Who won? Jaris or Zarek? What if Caden’s plan worked in my absence? Gods, I’d never be able to forgive myself if this whole thing was ruined because of
- me.
It was stressful getting through the excited crowd. When I still couldn’t see a familiar face, I stopped a random person.
“Who won, please?” I had to shout so she could hear me above the noise.
The lady looked all sweaty and drunk and was still holding a plastic cup of wine. “Who else?! Alpha Jaris!”
The relief that hit me was enough to crush me to the ground. My hand flew to my chest as I staggered back on my feet, releasing deep breaths I didn’t even know I needed to release.
Jaris won. Jaris was King.
Yes!
My strength was renewed. This time, I pushed through the crowd with more determination, laughing as I ran along. I needed to find him. My new King.
As I kept running, I overheard some people talking about the fight.
“What the Alpha did was awesome! I didn’t know he had such strengths and tactics.”
“Yeah! But I still can’t believe he killed Zarek. Didn’t see that one coming though.”
I stopped dead in my tracks, my eyes rolling back in disbelief.
No wait.
A
He killed who?!
I turned in the direction of the people that had been talking. My palms became sweaty in an instant. But before I could go to them, someone called my
name.
“Lyric!”
I turned hastily to see Maddy running toward me.
She was wearing one of her very short dresses tonight. As a matter of fact, I could see her thighs. However, I was too shocked by the news I just heard to even look angry about it.
“Where in Moon’s name have you been? We’ve all been looking for you! Especially that one they call my brother.” She rolled her eyes.
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Her excitement returned as she took my hand. “I wish you had been here to see what happened, Lyric! Jaris was awesome! The strength he display 13. It was like nothing we’d ever seen before! He just… He was on his back this minute, and the next minute he was on Zarek. He beat him the hell up in a different way and ripped his heart out. It was insane! But he won!”
I swallowed tightly, my heart still beating painfully. Before tonight, I already knew an opponent could be killed in the fight. But what the people didn’t know was that Jaris was a Hexed Wolf who couldn’t be killed easily. So, my only fear had been for Zarek. And just like I feared, he was dead.
The guy hadn’t been the best one. I mean, he almost raped me. But I didn’t expect we’d lose him so soon. His Pack must be pretty mad at Jaris.
“You should go see Jaris. He’s been very worried and angry.” Maddy broke into my thoughts. “Although, I wouldn’t blame you if you choose to run away right now. I don’t even like him.” She rolled her eyes.
Well, she seemed pretty excited for someone who didn’t want to care.
“I–I’ll go meet him. Thanks.”
I found my way to him. He was in the midst of some Elders, the Elders seeming to be saying something serious, yet I doubted they had Jaris‘ attention as he kept looking around.
His eyes finally landed on mine, and the shock and relief I saw in them was heart–warming.
He didn’t even try to excuse himself from the Elders. He just walked away from them, came to me, grabbed my hand and led me away from the crowd.
He didn’t stop until we were in a less noisy hallway.
“What the fuck, Lyric?! Where on earth have you been?” He rasped.
Despite looking like he wanted to snap my neck, I still managed a smile.
“You won. Congratulations, King Jaris.”
It had a really nice ring to it. King Jaris.
“This is no time for jokes,” he snapped. “You weren’t home. Where did you?”
I blinked away the excitement, now hating that I missed the actual show. I wasn’t there to encourage him; wasn’t there to give him his first hug. That was kind of sad, really, after putting in so much effort to make this happen.
More reasons to hate Caden.
“Did you have any cramps, Lyric?” His tone turned serious. “I swear, I’d pull down your pants just to check if you don’t answer me right now.”
My eyes dropped to the floor. “I–I’m fine. You won. That’s all that matters.”
“That’s not all that fucking matters!” He grabbed me roughly again. “Where the hell are you? Did Caden do something?”
I looked him in the eye but couldn’t give him an answer. Yet, it was more than enough answer.
Slowly, he released my hand, his eyes glinting with shock and hurt.
“Caden took you?”
My eyes dropped to the floor again.
“And you didn’t say a word?”
“He had the kids!”
I took a deep breath. “I’m sorry, Jaris. Today was too important for me to ruin in any way. I was ready to do anything to make sure Caden didn’t win.”
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When he asked me to explain, I went ahead to tell him the story from beginning to the end. He only grew a bit calmer when I told him Caden didn’t touch
- me.
Fortunately, his punch to my face didn’t leave a bruise.
“Damn it, you should’ve said something, Lyric! He could’ve badly hurt you. How do you think any of this victory would’ve been worth it if something happened to you?”
My heart clenched at the thought of how the said victory was achieved.
“Zarek didn’t make it.” My voice dropped.
There was a slight hesitation before he answered. “I had no intention of hurting him. I think Caden got to him somehow and told him to use blood against me. And since you weren’t here, it was more difficult resisting it. I–I almost lost control.” He sighed. “It got too much, I had to focus my anger on something else rather than feeding on him in the presence of everyone. I had to kill him.”
I nodded, totally understanding him. I just hated it when people died around me.
Seconds passed. Finally, I leaned in and gave him a hug, wrapping my arms tightly around his waist.
“You won in the end. Congratulations.” I pulled my head back a little so I could look into his face. “Sorry I wasn’t here to help.”
He spanked me on the ass, earning a giggle from me. “I should be the one apologizing for always getting you caught up in my troubles.”
Well, that was true.
Yet I couldn’t have it any other way.
“Alpha Jaris,” someone showed up at the hallway. “The Elders are calling. They need you on stage.”
I followed Jaris back to the hall and joined the others in applauding him as he took the stage.
Chairman Lyon began his speech, thanking everyone for their support and contributions. He congratulated Jaris once more, telling him he couldn’t wait to see him as King.
The speech went on for a while. The crowning of the grand King and Luna was scheduled to happen in three days. After which, Jaris and his family would move to the Central Pack House.
Mentioning the grand Luna brought the Chairman to an important topic. Jaris needed to introduce who the grand Luna would be.
As soon as he was told to make the announcement, excitement bubbled in my chest. But I grew confused when I saw the solemn look on Jaris‘ face. Why didn’t he look happy all of a sudden? –
The microphone was handed to him. I watched happily as he thanked the crowd for their support and all.
I imagined him calling me to the crowd; telling everyone I’d be his grand Luna. A smile tugged at my lips.
“For the grand Luna who would rule beside me,” he began. “It’s none other than the mother of my children–Marta Monroe.”
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