The Rebellious Omega
Chapter 80

Blair POV

Liandra turned and eyed me. I looked at her coolly. If she thought because I was female I would be more sympathetic she didn't know me well at all. "Because I didn't know what the mate bond felt like" she cried out, flinging her hands up, her eyes wide as she tried to get us to understand "I didn't know how strong it would be or how much it would make me feel towards my mate. Our wolves are so attached to each other, that it would be cruel to separate them, and Toby, my mate, one of your warriors, is kind and seems to be very caring. Okay, he's not an Alpha" she allowed, with a bit of a shrug and a small smile on her lips, her eyes softening "But he's intelligent and strong, a good fighter and he accepted me straight away. Can't you give me the benefit of the doubt? I mean, did you understand how the mate bond worked or did you only understand once you felt it with your actual mate?" she demanded heatedly, her chest rising up and down.

She had us there. I could see Alpha Cody mulling it over. What she said made sense. Even my mate looked thoughtful now. "What is Toby like?" I whispered into his ear.

"I only know him by name" he murmured "I don't know him personally, but I know there is a Toby here, so she is telling the truth about that at least. I didn't know how strong the mate bond was either" he said reluctantly, reminding me that he was going to reject me initially. I sighed. I just didn't trust this woman. I didn't like her. Just like I didn't like Sierra. I would rather she take Toby back to her pack with her.

"Why doesn't Toby go back to your pack?" I asked calmly.

She stiffened. "He has family here and has built his whole life at this pack. I couldn't ask him to lose all of that and move for me. It wouldn't be fair."

"But it's fair to ask you to do the same?" I asked challengingly.

She looked at the ground "I don't have any family" she said quietly "They were all killed in a rogue attack years ago. So moving here makes more sense."

Now I felt awful. Alpha Cody nodded, signaling she was telling the truth about her family. King Braedon cleared his throat. "How would you move back here? Do you not need to go home first to pack your things?"

Liandra relaxed slightly, lifting her head back up. "I don't have much that I can't replace. If Alpha Cody is willing to have my things sent to me, I would prefer to remain here, rather than make the trip back and forth. I have no desire to leave my mate."

"Are you willing to do that?" King Braedon asked.

The other Alpha hesitated and then gave a reluctant nod "I'll get one of the omegas to take care of it. Your things will be shipped to you immediately" he told Liandra who quickly thanked him.

"Does that mean I'm staying?" she asked, biting her lip.

We all looked at each other. As much as I despised the idea, it wasn't up to me. This was my mate's pack and as the King he had the final say. I would have to abide by his ruling.

My mate looked torn. He knew the laws and he too, had to abide by them. He looked at me apologetically and I knew what the answer was going to be. He spoke, his voice harsh "You can stay, but if you make any trouble for my mate, you and your mate will be banished from this pack" he told her and Liandra nodded, darting a quick look at me as I leaned against Braedon.

"I understand Your Highness," she said quickly "And I'm sorry about this morning" she added to me, surprising me.

My mate waved a dismissive hand "You may go unless Alpha Cody wishes to have a word with you?"

The Alpha shook his head and Liandra quickly left, shutting the door behind her.

Alpha Cody looked at us bemused "I can't say I'm sorry to get rid of her, she's been a right pain in my pack but I do feel sorry for you. She's not the most likable person" he said exhaling.

My mate groaned "She'll learn her place or she'll be shipped back to yours."

"I don't want her back" Alpha Cody groaned "Can't you send her somewhere else?"

My mate growled at him. The Alpha shut up. Alpha Cody shook our hands again. "Well it looks like I'm heading back to the pack minus one," he said briefly.

"Safe travels Alpha Cody," I told him warmly.

I liked the Alpha, despite the company he kept. He grinned and winked at me, making my mate glower at him. He shook James's hand again and then left, whistling under his breath.

"Great" my mate muttered, James also looking a bit resigned "Now we have another viper woman in our midst."

I gave him a kiss on the cheek "Maybe with the mate bond she'll change" I murmured in his ear "and become more kindhearted and loving."

He chuckled, turning his head, nuzzling me, both of us forgetting about James completely "I very much doubt it, but if you want to be optimistic about it, go for it. As it is" he reminded me "Weren't you supposed to be checking on Sierra and how she's going with her punishment today?" But I didn't want to leave my mate's lap. I pouted "I don't want to" I muttered.

He laughed and picked me up, placing me on my feet "I have stuff to do" he said with a grin "and you can't stay in here playing games. Go check on Sierra and you could always go find Josie, have some girl time?"

I brightened. That sounded like a good idea. He handed me his card. "If you go somewhere, tell me and take warriors with you" he added.

I gave him a cheeky grin "What if I want to go to the club?" I challenged him.

He didn't react "It would be a bit difficult seeing as the club has been completely demolished and there's nothing left."

That took the wind out of my sails and I gaped at him as he guided me out of the study and left me in the hallway, shutting the door on me.