Her Destined Alpha
Chapter 63

RAFAEL

I managed to persuade Maria to come downstairs. I was about to take a huge risk, but I needed to do it in front of Maria so her father’s reaction was in front of her, I just hoped that he would live up to his usual beliefs. Things were already bad; I don’t think they could get worse anyway. ” Maria. ” Amir said, frowning at the state of his daughter, shooting me a cold glare as he pulled her into his arms.

She was wearing a gown over her night dress now, her scars hidden away once more. ” Baba. ” She whispered, hugging her father tightly. ” Care to share what happened? ” He asked me coldly. ” Let’s sit down. ” I said, allowing the father-daughter to sit side by side as I took my seat opposite them. Taking a deep breath, I told him that on her eighteenth birthday, Raihana’s witch side was revealed. How as the first–born female from Endora’s line, she was a full-fledged witch, and how Delsanra is the very same witch who gave us the correct information back before that fateful battle.

He listened emotionlessly, a deep frown on his face. His arm was around Maria tightly. I sighed, telling him how Raihana lost control over Maria’s words and Maria’s reaction. I knew she was angry at me for calling her father, but she simply pursed her l!ps, trying to control her emotions in front of her father. ” So … I called you … to tell me what do you think … You know Raihana … Do you really think she could ever be like the witches that attacked us? ” I asked quietly. He sighed heavily. ” … I have always been stuck on my resolve … but, Maria, that’s our princess. I can’t speak for Delsanra , but Raihana … Yallah ! You cannot turn your back on her! ” I almost let out a whistle in relief. Thank all the gods above that he saw reason. ” With Rayhan’s mate, I would be very, until I come to know her better … But Maria, pushing Raihana away will only make matters worse…

Family is an important thing ” I don’t need to be told what to do, father! ” She said in frustration, pulling out of his hold. She looked at me, the look of hurt and betrayal clear in her eyes. ” You need to look at this with an open eye … I am with you, Maria. You know how much I resent witches. But this is no stranger, this is Raihana, your daughter, my granddaughter! Why not show the world that you raised her well? That witches can be good. You need to realise just how much I disliked this Italian … ” ” I looked at Maria with doe eyes, hoping for a little sympathy, but she simply nodded, agreeing with her father despite the glare she shot me. ” Yet you said that we cannot defy the will of Selene and mates are made for a reason.

So, you have no choice but to accept Delsanra too. Besides, from what I could tell, she seemed like she is a good woman. I saw the way she got on with Raihana too … I think this isn’t a bad thing, besides, with two witches in the pack … The Black Storm is probably the strongest pack around. ” Amir finished. I almost smiled despite the situation, typical of Amir to think of something like that under these circumstances. Maria shook her head, looking away. ” I just need time. ” She said quietly. I guess her father’s words made some sense, or maybe she just didn’t want to argue with him.

Either way, I hoped she’d come around. ” Take the time you need Maria, but you will only push not only Raihana away but also Rayhan. We could all see how smitten he is with his mate, as it should be, and what have I taught you from a young age? To respect everyone, no matter their differences. This kind of stands now. He himself hated witches … but if he was being positive, then it was good for me. Maria left the room just as the Omega entered, placing down some refreshments. I thanked her, and she gave me a polite smile before leaving the room too. She closed the door behind herself.

I looked at my father–in–law, seeing the deep frown that had now settled on his face. ” Rafael … You need to do something about it. Many people hate witches, as do I … but still, it’s at a different level … The group that is rumored to have been formed, the witch hunters, are killing witches. Keep your most trusted men by Raihana’s side, and the future Luna’s. ” He said running his fingers through his greying beard, his sharp eyes looked calculating as he glanced up at me. ” Raihana is currently safe at Alejandro’s pack. As for Delsanra, I will make sure she’s protected by the future Beta of this pack along with the delta. Don’t worry, we will be fine. ” He shook his head, ” I don’t think you understand what I’m saying, Rafael.

” I looked up at him, raising an eyebrow. ” Do explain. ” ” You need to weed out those who hate witches and keep them far away from the women, I assure you every pack has them I frowned, why did it feel like he knew more … ” You know something. ” I said, my eyes flashing. If this involved my family, I needed to know. ” Well, I am not sure, but I have my suspicions about Zain. ” He said quietly. I tensed. The Alpha of Ahmar Qamar pack, his own grandson …. ” Then you need to be careful what you say in his presence. ” I said. ” Oh don’t worry, I won’t let the truth out, I can keep my mouth shut. I’m not a fool son, to out my granddaughter like that. ” ” No, I mean for your own safety. ” I said quietly. The elder man sighed heavily. “

My mate and son are dead … If I die, it’s no big deal … ” ” For a moment, the proud man I used to always see before me, was gone, replaced by a man whose age was clear on his face. ” For Maria. ” I said, ” And for the rest of u You are part of this family, and if you wish to stay here, you are more than welcome to do so. Maria would be happy …. Right now … she doesn’t really want to see me.

” I looked at my hand, playing with my wedding ring My stomach twisted and I sighed heavily … Life was short, and I didn’t want to waste even a moment being away from my mate, my beloved, my Luna, and the mother of my children. ” She will come around. I may not have liked you, but we both know there’s nothing not to like apart from that annoying face of yours. Ah yes anyway, what I mean to say is, you have been a good mate to my daughter. She couldn’t have gotten better. ” I looked up and nodded. I didn’t agree, especially after all Maria had been through because of me. But for once, all I could do was hold onto someone else’s words and hope for the best.

DELSANRA

We reached the inn to find it was empty and run down. A large sign read ‘ CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS ‘ but it looked dusty like it had been there for a long time. The moment the king opened the door, I felt her presence. ” She’s here. ” I said, Rayhan was next to me, one arm around my wa!st, and I was holding Raihana’s hand tightly. ” Then I hope she’s not going to f*cking play hide and seek. ” The king growled as we stepped inside. The door snapped shut and I willed a ball of flame in my hands. This was a part of me that wasn’t sealed, the part I didn’t understand, and that pull to fire was pleasant.

It wasn’t even like I was calling on a source, I willed it and it appeared. She stood in the corner of the room, her grey-streaked hair in a messy bun. Her startling blue eyes were very noticeably rimmed with thick lashes. A cloak covered her shoulders and she looked …. tired.

Our eyes met, and my heart thumped as I felt her gaze bore into me. ” Why did you call for me, Delsanra? ” It was strange for a witch not to call me a daughter of darkness. It was also clear she was not going to address the wolves in the room. I heard the king scoff as Rayhan gave my wa!st a comforting squeeze, sending a tingle of pleasure through me. ” I don’t know if you know me, but I was sold by my father before I was taken by Endora and made to work for her.

I am a witch who has not had any proper training. This is Raihana, Raihana Rossi, the first daughter of Endora’s line. A hybrid whose powers awoke when she first shifted. We need guidance … A teacher to train us, because …. we are dangerous without one. ” I said with determination, hoping she understood how important this was She looked at us before smiling slightly. ” Who would have thought the Rossi line was so deeply embedded with witch heritage too? Especially since they hate us. I wonder why Hecate blessed them with this power ” She semarked.

” It’s no f*cking blessing. ” The king remarked, ” More like a f*cking hassle. ” ” She ignored him, looking at me. you when ” How do you expect me to teach: you don’t even have your powers unsealed? ” I frowned. She had a point, but … ” I can still learn; we are looking for a way for us to unseal my powers, but Endora holds those answers- ” ” Her b***d. To unseal her spell, we need her b***d; not her sons, nor the witch. Hers and hers alone. ” Janaina cut in. My stomach sank …. So there was no hope. ” If you’re talking about f*cking summoning her, then we are not doing that sh!t. I killed that b!tch. We are not doing that again. ” The king cut in coldly. ” I said nothing about summoning her, I can help. ” She shot back disdainfully. ” It seems the years have not made you any kinder ” Yeah, I don’t f*cking do nice. ” The king cut in.

” Uncle really? ” Rayhan remarked. ” Zip it . ” The older man shrugged, taking out a cigarette and lighting it . ” You can unseal my powers? ” I asked. I looked at Rayhan, who was frowning as he turned to her sharply. ” No, I cannot. Only Endora’s successor can. But she will need to learn to have complete control first. However, I will only help, if you agree to help me …. ” ” And there we have it, a selfish old hag who wants something in return. “

The king remarked. I glared at him, seeing Janaina’s irritation. ” Seriously, do you need to comment? ” I hissed, glaring at him. ” Yeah, freedom of f*cking speech or some sh!t like that, I can do the f*ck I want. Oh wait …. freedom of speech or not, I’d still do whatever sh!t I want. ” He said, with an arrogant shrug. I rolled my eyes. Seriously, this man…

” Well, your royal highness, don’t butt in . We need her help. We do not need to anger her. ” I muttered. ” She’s right, Uncle, please. ” Raihana added. ” Listen to the women, unless the Lycan king wishes me to leave? ” Janaina said coldly. ” No, we will stay out of it . We need your help. ” Rayhan said firmly, giving his uncle a look. ” What do you want in return? ” I asked crossing my arms. ” I need you to get me an audience with the coven first, with the guarantee of full protection. ” ” She said. My eyes flew open, my heart thudding. That was not what I was expecting … Going back there … ” Done. “

Rayhan said confidently. Everyone’s heads snapped toward him. He crossed his arms, looking at her. ” I have unfinished business there anyway, and there are certain truths I want to bring forward in front of that council. This just works even better. But don’t you think helping us with these two first gives us a better chance of facing them and asking for a council meeting? ” Rayhan challenged . ” He had a point … ” True … ” Janaina frowned. ” You have our word that we will get you that meeting. Can I ask exactly why you want it? ” Rayhan said firmly. She seemed to hesitate before she spoke. ” I am tired of running, for something I have never done. Evading the coven is hard. The moment I know they are on to me, I’m fleeing once again. I’ve grown tired of it all. I just want to rest … ” She said, her eyes looking distant, and I nodded, glancing up at Rayhan. ” Fine. We will get you that meeting. Will you help us ? ” Very well, I will. But it will take time. Learning magic takes years, and if we are to even make a dent in all I can teach you, then we must hurry.

The witches uprising is growing closer. ” ” Uprising? ” I asked sharply, my stomach twisting in fear. She looked up, as we all exchanged looks, Raihana’s heart beating in fear .. ” Don’t tell me you don’t know … The coven plans to eliminate all werewolves in existence. ” ” And how the f*ck are they planning on doing that? ” The king retorted coldly. ” By using every witch in their p power. They have spells strong enough to render us lone witches ‘ puppets in their schemes if they so wished. That is why they are hunting us out … I was once meant to be one of the high witches … but I was framed and forced to run or die.

” I felt chilled … Was this why they had tried to pretend to be nice to me, the reason they were searching for me? To use me ? I felt sick at the thought , they really were just manipulative … ” Then it’s time we knocked those f*ckers on their sorry as*ses and showed them that the werewolf race is here to stay. If anyone’s f*cking dying, it’s them. ” The king growled. ” Or we weed out the snakes and expose them. Not all the council is bad right? ” Rayhan said looking at me.

” It depends, not all are … but the influence matters a lot … ” I said and Janaina nodded. ” Then we rip the cotton wool from their eyes and make them see. ” Rayhan replied coldly, frowning deeply. ” And those who are hell-bent on attacking us, or have abused my mate, will f*cking die. ” For once the same murderous aura was rolling off of both him and his uncle. ” Very well then. Our training begins now. ” Janaina said , looking at the Alphas . “

You should leave, we will be here for a while. ” ” I’m staying. You should head back. ” Rayhan said firmly, glancing at his uncle. It was clear it was not up for any discussion. The king nodded. Looking at Janaina, he narrowed his eyes. ” Make sure you hold your f*cking side of the promise, you know we always do our part. ” He said coldly. ” I know, if it was not for that deal back then, I wouldn’t be risking something like this. ” She shot back. ” You need us just as much as we need you. I said confidently. ” Of course … ” She replied, gritting her teeth. ” Now let’s not waste time, I know the perfect place to practice magic. I hope you are all ready for a little walk … ” ” Ready as we will ever be. ” I said, as Raihana g*****d.

My stomach fluttered with nerves, this was it, the start of some guidance … and I hoped we could cut the link that Endora had with Raihana …

RAYHAN

She had led us to an underground cavern. The water from the sea nearby would enter the cave at times, if she hadn’t used her powers, we wouldn’t have even gotten in here. The path was made up of a rough, steep, cliff edge. We definitely wouldn’t be discovered down here. Uncle had dropped us off, checking the area out before heading back.

She had made the girls do a few simple things whilst I just observed, clearly being told to stay out of her way. Delsanra had told her about Raihana’s link to Endora, and Raihana had told her about her dreams and the spells. Delsanra had just asked her if she knew why Raihana couldn’t shift properly, and even my curiosity was piqued at this.

” It’s simple, she is neither in touch with her wolf nor her given name. ” Janaina said. ” Given name? ” Raihana asked. ” Yes, witches don’t choose names, we have given names. At birth, a spell is performed to contact our goddess and she gives her daughters a name, unique to them. Once you have your given name, I do believe it will help towards your shifting. ” She said curtly. Delsanra frowned. ” But Raihana said she felt immense pain when shifting. How does finding a name of her witch side have anything to do with her wolf? ” She asked.

” She can’t shift without pain because she is lost without her given name. When she is complete by being blessed with her given name, then in turn I’m sure she will be one with her wolf side too. ” Janaina said coldly, ” Pay attention to what I am asking of you. ” ” Yes. ” Delsanra replied, focusing on whatever she was doing. ” So, the first thing we need to do is find my given name? ” Raihana asked, from where she sat gingerly, her jacket laid out beneath her legs so as not to get dirty. She had been very unhappy about being out here in a grimy cave, but she wasn’t really in the position to act like a diva. “

Yes, once we cast the initiation spell and we are given your name, it should strengthen you, and then we can destroy the link between you and Endora. ” We all looked up at her sharply, and I saw the shift in Delsanra. Once again, emotions seemed to contribute to it. Janaina looked at her sharply. ” So … they actually succeeded … ” She murmured more to herself than to us. I could hear her beating heart as she stared at Delsanra. I stood up, walking over to Delsanra, my protective instincts consuming me. ” What do you mean, succeeded? ” I asked sharply.

She looked conflicted and intrigued at the same time as she stared at Delsanra, who now stood up. I pulled her into my arms, k!ssing the top of her head as I stared at Janaina. ” You don’t even know what she is and you’re embracing her? ” She asked as if I was stupid. ” I have a pretty good idea, and it doesn’t really f*cking matter. ” I growled. My rage flared up . ” What am I? ” Delsanra asked, she looked up at me sharply, our eyes meeting. The unspoken question was clear in her eyes; Why hadn’t I told her? My gaze dipped down, and I shook: my head. F*ck she was distracting me with her deep red l!ps and those sensual looks …

She looked away, and I knew she was upset with me. ” Born from darkness … Do you really think you were called that for no reason? Do you even know why you are so strong? If you were a common witch, you would be dead by now considering how much you went through. ” Delsanra’s heart was thudding . ” I’m sure you will tell me … ” She said quietly, staring at the elder woman. ” Well back when I was at the coven, certain members wanted to breed something so taboo that no one would dare talk about it . They had caught an interesting creature- “Stop it. “ ” I cut in sharply. ” Why? ” Delsanra said, pulling out of my arms. The way her words had started, made my stomach twist; this wasn’t going to be a pleasant story. Couldn’t she break it to her gently? ” You don’t need to be so f*cking harsh. ” I said coldly.

” I don’t sugar–coat anything, nor is she a child to hide the bitter truth from. How ” about we ask her does she want to know the full story or not? ” She hissed… ” The full story, I can handle anything. ” Delsanra said coldly, her chest heaving. Could she? She didn’t even look at me as Janaina gave me an icy stare. ” They had caught a creature they had been after for years. Once they had put spells in place to summon and lure. Once It was in their hold, they held it captive. ” What creature? ” Raihana whispered. ” A Demon. ” I closed my eyes as the girls gasped. I looked at Delsanra, who had paled. ” Continue. ” She said quietly. I reached for her, but she turned away. I didn’t miss the way she was trembling, her hands balled into fists. I didn’t like this … I stared at her, but she refused to even look my way …

Her blazing eyes trained on the older witch…