You Rejected A Silver Wolf -
My Story
Chapter Twenty-Five - Rihanna's POV
The hunters of Black Rose were ready to leave. Dara came out of the prison where the lead hunter had been held and nodded to me. "It's been done." I smiled, walking toward the hunters. They shuddered in fear, and it only added to my pride. "Your Silver releases you."
It was important to act like a second person, as they'd likely report to their Alpha. They exhaled in relief, knowing they hadn't been brought out to die.
Their lead hunter was dragged out to meet them, looking drunk and speaking gibberish. Dara smiled as he stumbled out. That had been her duty-intoxicating him with drugs and miniature amounts of wolfsbane so whatever he said would sound like nonsense, including any mention of Your Silver being female.
I hoped the Black Rose Alpha would fall for it. The last thing I needed was another Alpha, aside from Red Moon's, wanting me dead. Since Red Moon had a Lycan they wanted to exchange for me and could easily convince Chris to accept- I'd become a serious target.
"You can leave now! Tell your Alpha that Your Silver wants good relations with him!" I announced as the hunters finished washing.
They exchanged suspicious glances but nodded. Of course, they knew it wasn't true and hurried off. I watched as the carriage set off and felt relief knowing they were gone. Turning to my warriors, I addressed them. "One of you reported that after a meeting with Black Rose's Jake and Royal Beta Ray, Beta Gaius of Red Moon Pack was imprisoned?" Jean, the one who had sent the report, crawled forward from the rest. "Yes, that's the information I got. I didn't hear what crime he committed, though."
I nodded. That was good enough. Whatever reason Jake and Ray had to cooperate would likely work in my favor and lead to Red Moon's downfall.
"I'm asking for votes now. This mission is by choice. You are not bound by duty or loyalty to do this," I explained, raising my left hand.
They looked confused, so I clarified. "I plan to rescue a Lycan from Red Moon Pack."
Although my dramatic warriors had heard crazier things that week, they gasped in disbelief.
"As I said, I only need volunteers! He's a captive, and we free captives. Besides, messing with Red Moon's leverage on me would be satisfying." Camilla stepped forward with folded arms. "Actually, what I heard from Black Hills was that Beta Gaius already tried to trade you."
Jean glanced at her, then lowered her head.
"He went to Black Hills to trade her?" Dara asked. "Then why is he in prison? Did the deal fall through?"
"Perhaps something else came up," Camilla replied. "Delta Jonah is at Black Hills, and he might have reported Red Moon's attempted murder."
The warriors gasped again, nodding at Camilla's insight.
Jean bowed her head in shame. "I'm sorry, Your Silver. I couldn't get more information."
Camilla rolled her eyes.
"It's okay. Thank you, Camilla. At least we can worry less about Red Moon attacking us with their lead assassin in prison."
The warriors laughed, though I hadn't meant it as a joke. Beta Gaius was only a pawn; the real threat was the Red Moon Alpha. With his Beta imprisoned, he'd be even more protective of the Lycan-his last crucial asset. While the Alpha King might not care, a Lycan could still wreak havoc on smaller packs, just as Red Moon had.
"Your Silver, I think we should forget the Lycan and take a break. All the smaller packs are free now," one warrior suggested.
She got support from only a few others, as most weren't in favor of taking a break.
"Why not make more enemies? The more, the merrier. Blue Fire Pack still has slaves earning low wages," Camilla added.
The mention of slaves dimmed my spirits. Weren't all slaves supposed to be free? Blue Fire Pack had agreed to pay them-shouldn't the price be their decision?
Lana, the wolf spirit within me, sulked, and I felt my mood sink.
"Come on, girl. Don't give up on me now," I muttered.
She sighed. "We freed the slaves. Now, only revenge on Chris remains. But that may not work out-he's not really our enemy."
My fists clenched, but I slowly relaxed them. I had mostly outgrown the pain of rejection, yet part of me still wanted to flaunt what I had become in Chris's face.
I wasn't sure if being a rogue was something to be proud of, but I knew I was a force to be reckoned with one that Chris, at least, respected.
"Warriors!" I called out, breaking their chatter. "For today, let's 'take a break,"" I added, pointing to the wolf who had suggested it.
She smiled proudly, nodding.
Camilla sighed audibly. "I guess we can hop on our personal vendettas too. I can't see myself staying idle."
She reminded me of Beatrice always rebellious. But I let it go. "You're welcome to pursue your vendetta, just protect yourself and don't expect Your Silver to come save you." Dara rolled her eyes. "Yeah, make sure your butt is covered, because she won't come crying over you."
The warriors chuckled, and I nodded in agreement. I'd need a long, uninterrupted sleep without anyone breaking my mind link in tears.
"Actually, there's no need to call Your Silver if she just comes with us," Camilla teased.
I stopped mid-step, halfway to my room in the cave.
The warriors stared curiously at Camilla and me. "Where exactly do you want me to go with you?" I asked.
"To blend in with us. We're seeing a palm reader who can reveal our mates."
One warrior made a loud "shush," silencing the others. My eyes widened. A palm reader to show me my mate?
No thanks. I wasn't in a rush to find a second mate. I'd know when I met him-sparks would fly, just like with Chris.
"You think a mate's what I need now? A mate will only slow us down and make us miserable. Remember her story?" Dara pointed at me.
The clueless warriors turned their heads, wondering what story Dara referred to. Only Dara and Camilla knew the full truth about me. Camilla looked guilty. "Oh no, I'm sorry. I forgot. Some of us never had mates, so..."
"I get it, Camilla. But you'll have to go without me. I don't need a mate," I interrupted.
She nodded slowly and stepped back. I smiled at the warriors, encouraging them to go if it made them happy.
They left reluctantly, moving sluggishly toward their destination. It was their right to find happiness with their mates.
But if anyone returned with a story like mine, he'd better be an Alpha King-or else he'd lose his head.
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