Four Mates And A She Wolf
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"It has been a while".

"It has".

Romeo walked closer, stopping a few feet away. "You wanted to talk to me?"

Vincent nodded, his eyes narrowing. "Yes. There are things we need to discuss."

There was a tense silence as they stared at each other. Romeo could feel the weight of years of resentment and anger pressing down on him. Finally, Vincent spoke.

"I know you must hate me for what I did," Vincent began, "but everything I did was for the good of the pack."

Romeo's fists clenched at his sides. "You mean banishing me and taking over the pack? How was that for the good of anyone but yourself?"

Vincent's eyes flashed with anger. "You were young, inexperienced. The pack needed strong leadership, and I provided that."

"Strong leadership?" Romeo's voice rose, his anger bubbling to the surface. "You were a tyrant! The pack lived in fear because of you!"

Vincent's expression hardened. "They respected me. They followed my orders without question."

"Out of fear, not respect!" Romeo shot back. "You destroyed everything my parents built. And now you come here, pretending to care about the pack? What are you really after, Vincent?"

There was a flicker of something in Vincent's eyes-guilt, perhaps? But it was quickly replaced by cold resolve. "I did what I had to do. Your parents were weak, Romeo. They couldn't protect the pack." Romeo's breath caught in his throat. "What are you saying?"

Vincent stepped closer, his voice dropping to a whisper. "I had to take matters into my own hands. Your parents were too soft, too trusting. They would have led the pack to ruin."

Romeo felt a chill run down his spine. "Are you saying you... you killed them?"

Vincent's eyes bore into Romeo's, and for a moment, he saw a glint of madness. "They had to be removed. For the good of the pack."

Rage boiled up inside Romeo. "You murdered them. Your own brother and his mate. How could you do that?"

Vincent's expression twisted into a sneer. "They were in the way. And so were you."

Romeo's fists clenched tighter. "You won't get away with this."

Before he could react, Vincent lunged forward, a knife appearing in his hand. He aimed for Romeo's heart, but Romeo was quicker. He grabbed Vincent's wrist, twisting it violently until the knife clattered to the ground. They struggled, grappling with each other. Vincent was strong, fueled by desperation and madness, but Romeo's rage gave him an edge. He managed to land a punch to Vincent's face, sending him staggering backward. "You'll pay for what you've done!" Romeo shouted, advancing on his uncle.

Vincent wiped blood from his lip, a crazed look in his eyes. "You think you can beat me? I've been planning this for years!"

They clashed again, fists flying, grunts and snarls filling the air. The fight was brutal, both of them fueled by years of hatred and betrayal. Vincent managed to land a few blows, but Romeo's determination kept him going. Finally, Romeo managed to disarm Vincent completely, sending him crashing to the ground. He stood over his uncle, breathing heavily, his eyes filled with fury.

"It's over, Vincent," Romeo said, his voice cold. "You won't hurt anyone else."

Vincent laughed, a harsh, bitter sound. "You think you've won? The pack will never follow you. You're too weak."

Romeo's eyes hardened. "The pack will follow me because I care about them. Because I won't rule through fear and violence."

Vincent spat blood on the ground, his eyes filled with hatred. "You're a fool, Romeo. You'll never be as strong as me."

Romeo knelt down, his face inches from Vincent's. "Strength isn't about violence and control. It's about love, loyalty, and protecting those you care about. Something you'll never understand."

As he spoke, the garden filled with the sound of footsteps. Shane, Cruz, Sean, and Avery appeared, their faces filled with concern.

"Romeo!" Avery called out, rushing to his side. "Are you okay?"

Romeo nodded, his gaze never leaving Vincent. "I'm fine. It's over."

Shane and Cruz moved to secure Vincent, making sure he couldn't escape or cause any more harm. Sean stood beside Romeo, his expression serious.

"What happened?" Sean asked, looking between Romeo and Vincent.

Romeo took a deep breath, his anger slowly fading. "Vincent confessed to killing my parents. He tried to stab me when I confronted him." Avery's eyes widened in shock. "He what?"

Romeo nodded, his voice steady. "He's been planning this for years. But it's over now. He won't hurt anyone else."

Shane looked at Vincent with disgust. "We'll make sure he faces justice for what he's done."

Cruz and Sean agreed, their expressions filled with determination. They dragged Vincent to his feet, making sure he was securely bound. Avery placed a comforting hand on Romeo's arm. "I'm so sorry, Romeo. I can't imagine how hard this must be for you."

Romeo took her hand, squeezing it gently. "It's hard, but it's something I needed to do. Thank you for being here for me."

Shane, Cruz, and Sean returned, having secured Vincent. "We'll take him to the council," Shane said. "They'll know what to do."

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As his mates led Vincent away, Avery stayed by Romeo's side, her presence a soothing balm to his frayed nerves. They stood together in the garden, the night air cool and refreshing after the intense confrontation. "You were incredibly brave," Avery said softly, leaning her head on his shoulder. "I'm proud of you."

Romeo wrapped an arm around her, drawing strength from her warmth. "I couldn't have done it without you and the others. Your support means everything to me."

Avery looked up at him, her eyes filled with love. "We'll always be here for you, Romeo. No matter what."

The night had been a whirlwind of emotions, but as they stood together in the garden, Romeo felt a sense of closure. The truth about his parents' deaths had come to light, and Vincent would face the consequences of his actions. It was a painful chapter, but one that needed to be confronted.

With Avery by his side, Romeo knew he could face anything. They had come through the fire stronger and more united than ever. As they walked back to the palace, hand in hand, he felt a sense of peace and hope for the future. The past was behind them, and together, they would build a brighter, better future for their pack.

Inside the palace, Shane, Cruz, and Sean met them with solemn expressions. "Vincent is secured," Shane said. "He won't be causing any more trouble."

Romeo nodded, his resolve firm. "Thank you. I trust the council to deliver justice."

Cruz placed a hand on Romeo's shoulder. "You did the right thing, Romeo. Your parents would be proud."

Sean agreed, his eyes filled with respect. "And we're proud of you too."

Romeo felt a surge of gratitude for his mates. Their unwavering support had given him the strength to face his darkest fears. "I couldn't have done it without you all. Thank you."

They spent the rest of the evening together, finding comfort in each other's presence. The bonds they shared were stronger than ever, forged in the fires of adversity.

As they prepared for bed, Avery looked at Romeo, her eyes filled with love and determination. "Whatever the future holds, we'll face it together."

Romeo smiled, his heart filled with love for her and his mates. "Together, we can face anything."

That night, as they lay together, the events of the day slowly faded into the background. The past had been confronted, and the future lay open before them, filled with possibilities. With Avery and Steve's guys by his side, Romeo knew they could defeat even the devil.