Fated To Roman: The Almighty Alpha
Twenty-Nine

Cleo's POV

I couldn't be mad with Roman or his family for their accusations. Had it been my own mum I'd want answers too. I hadn't however expected Layla to stock the wardrobe for me though as I vaguely remembered Roman saying she was a hard person to get along with and that she hated everyone. Once I got dressed Roman came up beside me lacing his fingers through mine as he bought my hand to his lips placing a gentle kiss. My heart fluttered at the small romantic gesture. "So, what will Henrik do?" Keeping my voice calm I needed to know in order to mentally prepare myself.

"I honestly couldn't tell you, but my father would know. He wouldn't allow it to go ahead if her didn't. If you want, we can both go and ask?" I thought he would say that. I wanted to stay here in the safety of these four walls but at the same time I wanted to support my mate in his darkest day and to prove to everyone else it would take more than this to force me away. What I didn't want though was for other pack members to hurl abuse my way. Had that happened I wouldn't be able to restrain myself and I had a feeling Roman wouldn't be able to either which would only make matters worse. "What are you thinking I can feel your emotions all over the place?" I looked up at him and let out a deep shaky breath. "I'm just worried I'll make things worse for you today. I know by now you've realised I don't hold my tongue and I'm worried that someone will say something about me or Daphne and that one or both of us will lose it." Spinning me round so I faced him he hugged me to tightly against his chest while resting his chin on the top of my head.

"Babe with me by your side no-one would dare say a word. Now relax because stress isn't good for the pup. Let's go get this over with, shall we?" Sighing I just nodded in response.

With each step we made as we headed towards Kai's office my heart rate increased. I didn't know why I was suddenly becoming so nervous when I knew I had nothing to hide. Roman glanced at me clearly feeling my palm becoming sweaty in his hand, I just hoped he didn't backtrack on what he had said earlier. Deep down I couldn't care less what everyone else thought of me though it would be great if they liked me, however the only opinion I truly cared for was my mates. As long as he truly believed me, I knew I'd be ok.

As Roman knocked on his brother's office door Kai called for us to come in. Roman went to step in my hand still in his yet the cold glare I received from Kai's mate had me routed in place and Roman yanked backwards. She didn't even like Athena so what reason she had to be looking at me that way was beyond me.

"Morning Cleo, I know you think we blame you but let me assure you we don't." Kai stood from his seat offering me a sad smile as he gestured for me to take a seat at the desk.

"Looks like they do." My eyes darted to where Hector stood leaning against the wall his large muscular arms folded across his chest.

"Like you don't fucking deserve it. Before you and your skank sister turned up things were fine. Now we have been attacked and your fucking sister murdered my mate's mother." Kaylee bashed her fists off the desk. I went to argue back but Layla beat me to the punch.

"Who the fuck do you think you are? You've been Luna to this pack for less than twenty-four hours so sit the fuck down and shut up!" I couldn't help but laugh as Layla put the demon bitch in her place. It wasn't until Roman yanked my hand that I realised all eyes were now on me.

"Something funny?" Looking at how pissed off Kaylee looked once again I laughed.

"Actually, yeh I do. I find it fucking hilarious that you think you hold any authority over me whatsoever. Because believe me you don't. Had you not been mated to Kai I would have ripped your throat from you already." As I threatened her, I gritted my teeth making sure to speak slow enough that she would know I meant it.

"Why you..." before I could blink Kaylee had shimmered in front of me her hand slapping me across the face so hard my head turned on impact. Freya not waiting for me to handle the situation herself took full control. Before I knew it my legs and arms had shifted my face stretching and morphing into the shape of my wolfs. I watch from the back of my mind as my dress torn to shreds Freya fisting her long sharp fingers. Fingers! Fuck normally we had paws. I wanted to ask her how it was possible that we became the beast we now stood as but the words lodged in my throat. With inhumane speed Freya had punched Kaylee in the stomach sending her flying into the back wall. Before she had a chance to retaliate Kai dragged her from the room.

Freya gave back control once the door shut a proud look on her face as she wagged her tail in my head. I watched with astonishment as she licked her paws as if what she had just done was the most normal thing in the world. I jumped as I felt Roman place his suit jacket over my shoulders before Layla took my hand.

"Come with me hun." I looked to Roman who nodded for me to go with his sister.

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"I am so fucking proud of you! I like you, Cleo. You're not afraid to say what's on your mind no matter who you upset. You remind me of a younger me." Taking my hand, she sat me on the edge of her bed while she raided her wardrobe. "I've never been one to hold back and unfortunately my wolf holds the same temperament I do." Layla didn't say anything she just hummed. "Layla I am sorry about your mum; she was an amazing woman and I'm sorry if I've made this day more stressful for you all."

"Thankyou. She may not have been my birth mother, but she raised me as her own. In truth she was my aunt slash step-mum, but I thought of her as a real mum you know. She was always there when I needed her even though her sister did everything, she could to ruin her. Any other woman would refuse to raise their twin sisters' baby as their own. Luckily for me she didn't and for that I will be forever grateful." Layla emerged from the wardrobe holding a short black skater dress. "Try this on. It looks about your size and it's the only other black dress I have here. Not that I know why I still have it. Since having the pups, it doesn't fit anymore."

"Thanks." Taking the dress from her she ushered me into the bathroom. "I've met your twins, their great characters. Are they all you have?" "Goddess no! I have five in total. Caleb and Tobias are my eldest then there's Tillie, William and Vanessa." "Vanessa? Where have I heard that name before?"

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"She was my birth mum. I know she did some bad shit and pissed off a lot of people, but she was still my mum. Even if I didn't get the chance to know her. I mean I know some don't agree with me keeping her memory alive but she's my daughter and it's my choice. Well and Lewis I guess" it was then I remembered who Vanessa was. She was Athena's sister. She slept with Athena's mate Axel after having his wolf placed under a spell. A spell that had been cast by none other than his own mother. Roman had told me the story shortly after I arrived. He said his aunt was batshit crazy until the day Athena took her life. Upon hearing the story and what Layla had to say I couldn't help but feel proud to have known a woman as strong as Athena. Goddess knows had Daphne done that to me I wouldn't have been able to raise her pup.

Once I was redressed Layla took me out to the back of the courtyard and through an old wooden gate that led into a secluded part of the woods. Had I not picked up on Romans scent I would have begun to worry. As we neared a clearing several candles had been placed in a strange shape on the ground. Roman and his father's stood to the side while a man stood in the centre of the candles. This had to have been their witch Henrik.

"Hello Cleo if you would please come and stand with me. There's no need to panic I won't harm you." Roman nodded for me to do as instructed. Henrik held his hand out for me while remaining inside the shape created with candles. As I approached him, I could hear everyone's hearts beating frantically in their chests. All except my mates. His heartbeat didn't race, nor did it skip a beat as he watched me take Henrik's hand. Henrik smiled and nodded to Axel and Hector before motioning for me to leave.

"She's innocent." I whipped my head round at his words. This was their test? How? No-one had given me anything let alone asked me any questions.

"That's it?" I couldn't keep the shock from my voice.

"It is and it's nice to meet you, Cleo." Henrik once again offered me his hand. Taking his hand, he shook it. "The daughter of Hades ay."

"That's what they say. I have to ask; how do you know I'm innocent?"

"Because young lady I spelled the candle lit area. If you had indeed participated in the death of my good friend, then you would have been obliterated." My eyes widened at his words. "Good thing you didn't though aye." He laughed as he patted me on the shoulder. Clicking his fingers, the candles disappeared.