Chapter 58 Taking Up The Mantle
Alpha Knight and Garret were sitting on one side of a long table. Alpha Knight had light brown hair and golden-brown eyes like Garret. When they saw Brenda walk into the room, they both blanched.
Thea led the girls to the table.
“First, let me say how sorry I am to all of you,” Alpha Knight said.
“I’m Alpha Knight of Moonlit Pack. I had no idea the depth of my son’s depravity. I will release you all from his Alpha command, but none of you have to tell me anything unless you want to. I’m stripping his title immediately.”
The girls looked at each other.
Alpha Knight used his Alpha tone and spoke the words to override his son’s command.
The girls all visibly relaxed like they’d been on edge, holding something in for a long time. Most of them started crying.
Brenda looked up at Garret with tears streaming down her face. Garret hadn’t taken his eyes off her.
“I’m so sorry,” Garret whispered.
She didn’t see any disgust in his eyes, only love and sorrow. He wanted to hold her and tell her it would be alright.
“Does anyone want to say anything?” Alpha Knight said.
The girls in Moonlit Pack looked at Thea. She motioned for them to speak.
“Sir, if Xavier is going to stay on pack lands, I. don’t want to,” one of them said. The others nodded in agreement.
Thea thought to the triplets’ minds. “Can you ask your dad if these girls can stay here until they handle the Xavier situation? I think he’ll lash out at them like he did Brenda.”
A moment later, Kai leaned forward and nodded at her
“Everyone is welcome to stay here for as long as they need,” Thea said. “Alpha Knight, if you need time to decide what you want to do.”
Garret leaned to his father and whispered.
“He deserves to die for what he did.”
Alpha Knight nodded.
“I’ll take his canines, and he will be tied to a pole until he’s dead,” he said.
The girls gasped. Having your canines ripped out was the worst punishment in the werewolf world. It’s the worst pain imaginable, worse than being rejected by your mate. Your werewolf powers fade quickly, your wolf withers and dies, then you wither and die in excruciating pain.
The pole was an ancient public shaming ritual. Tied up to a silver pole, everyone knows your crimes. Anyone can take retribution at any time while you’re tied to it. The punishment was effective.
“The pack needs to witness the punishment that will befall any Moonlit Pack member who rapes someone. An Alpha blood is no exception. What he did was even more heinous,” Alpha Knight said.
“If you will tell me what packs you’re in, I will talk to your Alphas and let them know. If there’s any restitution they require.”
“My Alpha won’t care,” Alessia said. The other girls nodded their heads.
“I’d just as soon have you not contact them at all.” More nods. They were already getting some confidence, being able to speak for themselves.
“I understand,” Alpha Knight said.
“And I understand if you don’t want to come back until Xavier is dead. Thank you for your offer.” He looked at Thea.
“Anyone who wants to come back with me is welcome to do so.”
He stood up. Garret copied him, and Brenda also stood. She turned to Thea.
“Thank you,” Brenda said.
Thea nodded. “Stay safe.”
The three left.
“Does anyone need to go home? Have family you need to bring? Anyone ready to leave their pack?”
Thea said.
Alessia raised her hand. “I don’t have any family, and my Alpha is like Xavier. I’m ready.”
Thea walked over to Alessia and beckoned her to stand next to her. Alessia stood next to her and bowed her head. Thea looked at the triplets. Alaric got up and stood in front of them.
“What’s your full name?” Alaric said.
“Alessia Moon.”
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