Mated To The Lycan King
Chapter 54

We had been traveling for seven hours now. We had been through some very rough terrain that was hard to navigate, even in our shifted forms. The wolves were beginning to slow up through each mountain pass. We would need to stop and rest soon.

We left the Kingdom just after five this morning. Everyone ate a hearty breakfast to ensure we had the necessary energy to make it through the mountain range. We decided to take the long way around. We did this because we would be less likely to be spotted by anyone scouting the area. It was the safest option we had by far.

I was behind Everest as we were climbing up the rocky side of the mountain. It was at this moment I was thankful for all the training I had been apart of for endurance. It wasn’t easy but I was able to do it and keep up with Everest.

I decided to link the lycans “Please make sure we are helping anyone up through here. Watch your step, some of the rocks are loose.”

As soon as I sent the link a rock slide happened. I heard a crashing sound as rocks crumbled and flew down the mountain side. No one was injured or involved but it definitely made sure that everyone was extra careful. We did not need anyone getting injured. We needed everyone to be strong and ready. When we finally reached the top of the last large mountain the hills would be much easier from here on out. I looked across the horizon and smiled to myself. I heard footsteps coming up behind us and Everest and myself turned around.

It was Jeremy, Daniel, and King Brent. Daniel was holding a mao in his hand. Daniel spread out the map on the ground. We all gathered around and looked at our map for an estimated location and saw a river near by. “Perfect.” I said outloud.

Everyone turned to look at me. We would need that for refueling everyone’s water supply.

“We can set up camp there. Get our water supply, hunt, and whatever we would need to do.” I told them all. It was like a light bulb went off and I held back the feeling of rolling my eyes. This river was about fifteen miles north from where Jeremy and his Lycans had lived. This was also the same river that we had discussed about King Brent and Miranda splitting from and wrapping around the opposite way. How did they not realize this? Did they plan on hiding in the woods?

We made our way there and I was contemplating on telling Everest soon what happened with Jeremy. I had time to think it over during the hike and Charlotte was worried Jeremy may blind side him during the journey or while we were fighting. Everest deserved to know exactly what happened. I would never be able to forgive myself if I did not tell him and something awful happened to him. I felt my heart clench at the thought of anything bad happening to him. That is the absolute worst gut wrenching feeling to have.

I decided to link him and tell him, but with certain conditions of course. I sent out a link to only him and he accepted it. “Hey, I need to tell you something pretty important. If I tell you this, you can not do anything? No blind rage, no ripping someone’s throat out. Nothing. You can handle it after everything is said and done or you can just leave it be. It may just be harmless talk, but I need you to know. I want you to know. You have the right to know.” I sighed as I looked back down at the ground, guilt washing over me. I should have told him sooner. I guess now was better than never?

I watched him closely and saw Everest side glance me. He had a nervous energy over what I was going to tell him. “What is it Avalynn?” He asked. He turned away and paid attention to where he was going. He didn’t need a tree to take him out. It would have to be a pretty big tree, but still.

“It is just… Well something happened with Jeremy the other night when I went on a walk. He followed me out there. I believe that he did that on purpose, following my scent. He told me all these things that made me feel a little uncomfortable. Like of something were to happen to you tomorrow he would take care of me, be there for me, etc. His thoughts were vulgar and he said he could think of ways to keep me happy. I threatened his life of course and left immediately. I want to say it was harmless and he was just being a flirt or just talking stupid.” I watched as he stiffened and a very low growl was heard from him.

“I will kill him. Why didn’t you tell me sooner? I could have handled it back while we were in the Kingdom.” He shot an annoyed glare to me.

“Well because if he was working against you, which when I read his thoughts it didn’t seem like it. I mean I didn’t uncover anything of that nature. I don’t want him teaming up with Sarah. Or him breaking free. Or him having control in the Kingdom with all the innocents there. I figured it would be best to keep him under our nose and to watch him closely.” I told him honestly.

“Okay, yeah. That makes sense and is very smart. I just wish you could of told me before hand and we could have come up with a plan together. But honestly what the hell was he thinking?” He told me.

I knew I should have told him, but I was panicking. If I went to Everest in a panic he would of killed him on the spot. I didn’t want their to be bad b***d in the family. I felt as if Jeremy just needs to find his mate and it would all go away.

“I am sorry, I just didn’t want their to be any hostility I’m the family. I didn’t want anything to blow up. You know if I told you when it happened, something would have happened. Yeah also I have no clue what he was thinking. It was weird and off-putting to say the least.” I shuddered at the thought of him actually touching me.

“Yeah, you’re right. I wouldn’t of remained as cool and collected as I am now. Especially considering there would of been a lot of people around.”

We finally reached the river and we all shifted and pitched in to set up camp for the night. We started with starting a fire then gathering water. We needed to purify the water before we could drink it. If not we could end up getting sick.

We set up several lookout groups so we could be protected throughout the night. Some went hunting, some went fishing, while others set the rest of the camp up. Everest and I began helping getting dinner together when the hunters came back with a couple of rabbits and deer. We had some stews made up to serve out to everyone.

A few members had loaves of bread with oil to go with the food and happily shared with others. We had a handful of leftovers and smoked the fish that they brought back for breakfast in the morning.

We ate dinner and then made our rounds around the camp. We made sure no one was injured from the hike or needed any assistance in anything. Once that was done we retreated back to our tent. We were both exhausted and fell asleep.

When we woke in the morning it was still dark. We got up and began to get ourselves ready. We left the tent and noticed other members were already taking down their tents. We still had a long journey ahead and would be traveling at a fast pace. Today we would split and separate from the Southern Territory.

I met up with Miranda who seemed to be in high spirits. We talked about the day ahead and how she was ready to watch Dexter’s life come to an end. I was too and I know several others were as well.

Miranda, Claire, and myself walked around the pack passing out an herbal scent blocker. We gave every single person one and it would allow us to get closer to them. We would be nearly undetectable, thanks to Miranda.

Everest gave another speech on keeping your eyes peeled and expect the unexpected. Never take your guard down because that is when something could happen.

When it was time to go we hugged one another and we went on our separate ways.

The hike was not as bad as yesterday and not as long. We slipped in undetected and made our way closer to the city. We were careful as we walked through together. It was hard to hide a huge group but with careful planning we did so successfully. We had his main headquarters surrounded and waited for the link from King Brent that they were in place and ready to go.

When they finally linked they had the other side surrounded and hidden I looked over to Everest. A nervous energy crashed into me and I realized it was my own nerves. I shook it off and settled my mind down and was ready. Charlotte was ready, we all were ready. Justice would be served today. Dexter’s ending was near. Ryders end was near. Brennons end was near. They would all be but a horrible memory in the end.