Chapter 64


    Chapter 64


    Iy in bed listening to the breathing from Everest. It was so nice to finally be back home and in our


    own bed again. I know it was only a week, but to me, it was a week from hell. I was so very thankful for


    the safety of Everest and more importantly, our Kingdom.


    I rolled over and sat up on the side edge of the bed. I yawned and stretched as I stood up. I walked


    over to the window and pulled back the curtain. The sun was beginning to rise, and the sky still clung to


    the darkness that lingered from the night. Where the sun was rising in the sky held hues of orange and


    pink. It was beautiful to witness and for the first time in forever I took in the beauty of it all,


    I ended up taking a hot shower and got ready for the day. I walked to the side of the bed, where


    Everest was still snoozing away, leaned down and ced a soft kiss on his forehead. He stirred under


    my touch, and that brought a smile to my lips. He still had a week of healing ahead of him as i handled


    manners from the war. We were still having to weed through the ones who were forced and had no


    other option, over the evil that lingered through Dexter’s men.


    Then that left us with Dexter and what to do with him. Brent has yet to say anything to his brother or go


    see him. As much as I hated the situation Brent was in, I knew that he would do what was best for all of


    our people collectively. My phone buzzed on my nightstand and I walked over to it and read who it was


    from. The text was from Miranda.


    Miranda: “Hey. Good morning. I hope that I am not waking you up. I tried waiting as long as I could


    before texting you.”


    Me: “Morning, I am awake. Meet me in my office in ten minutes. / I have one of the workers bring up


    breakfast. ire and Amber should join us in decisionster in the morning regarding Brennon’s men.


    It seems we have a long day ahead of us.


    Miranda: “Okay I will see you in a few minutes. I am grabbing some coffee, want some?” Me: “Of


    course. Two creams and four sugars. Thanks!”


    I walked to my office and called down to the kitchen to have breakfast brought up to us. I ordered


    sausage and egg biscuits with cheese, bacon, egg and cheese biscuits, hash browns, different fruits,


    water, and orange juice. I opened the filing cab where I kept a detailed photo album of sorts that


    had information on everyone who was in the prison cells.


    A knock came on the door and i knew it was Miranda before she entered. “Come in.” She walked in


    and had tworge coffees in her hands.


    “Oh, thank you!” I smiled at her and took my coffee from her hands. I took a small sip and I swear || felt


    my soule alive. “Breakfast will be here soon.” I let her know.


    “Oh, you got the list. Who are we talking to today?” Miranda was peering over the desk at my folder of


    photos.


    I pulled out the stack of thirty people. “We will be going over these people here. Starting with the lower


    ranks first. They are more likely to be innocents than the higher ranking ones.”


    She nodded her head as I handed her half of the list of lycans. “Sounds good.” She sat down and


    sipped her coffee. “How is Everest this morning?”


    I looked up from my own cup: “He is fine. He was still asleep when I left. “How is Brent handling


    everything?”


    I watched her facial expressions change. She did not seem happy, but honestly I did not me her one


    single bit. She deserved to be a bit angry at him. “I am furiousl” She nearly yelled as she spoke.”


    understand that Dexter is his brother and his only family left. Hell, that is what I do not understand. How


    can anyone show any type of sympathy to someone who murders your entire family, including


    attempting to murder him too? Not only that, but I am his mate and his brother even tried to off me and


    nearly seeded at that task. If it wasn’t for Brent. I wouldn’t be here today. I am just. UGH!” She


    screamed thest part. “It honestly makes me not want to ept him as my mate. It makes me want to


    reject him, or make him reject me and go live a normal witch life. I just do not understand Avalynn. How


    can he be so conflicted with someone who has done so much wrong? Who has murdered so many


    innocents? That is the part that floors me! Look at those three brothers. They have no one but you and


    Everest and their Aunt and Uncle left. I know they will be okay eventually, but he destroyed everyone


    near and dear to them. How is it a struggle for him?”


    I let her vent. It was obvious that she had this on her chest from the beginning. I understood where she


    wasing from Dexter took people away from me. He killed my mother, my father, my stepmother,


    and though it was never fully proved, I assume my father too


    A knock sounded on the door and we went quiet for a moment, allowing me to tell who was at the door


    to enter. One of the kitchen staff walked in with tes of food. They added gravy, ham, and French


    toast to the order. They knew how much I loved their cooking and I smiled widely at all the extra food


    We ate breakfast together and discussed ns for Dexter We came up with a n to begin first thing


    tomorrow. I really wanted to get the rest of these interviews done and finished before we moved on to


    bigger and better things. Amber and ire came up to the office a little whilete, and we regrouped


    together and split interviews We, Miranda and I would not be going into the interviews alone Ted and


    two other warriors would being with us ire and Amber would be in charge of keeping order in


    who needed to be where they needed to be at the correct time


    We finally agreed on a line-up order and took our ces. I linked Ted and a good amount of warriors to


    meet us in the interrogation rooms. On the way there, I bumped into Everest He insisted oning


    with me, as he did not like me in a room full of possible rogue lycans and wolves alone. There really


    was not a big threat seeing how Miranda was with me, along with Ted and three others. But if it made


    him feel better, he could stand in the corner and be intimidating all he wanted


    Miranda and I took our ces as we waited for the warriors to fill in the room. The instant they walked


    in, I centered myself and dove deep into their thoughts. Little by little, at a snail’s pace, it seemed we


    were making headway with the group. More were innocent than guilty, as they were under the


    impression that Everest had murdered his own father. Brennon and Dexter yed and twisted on


    everyone’s words. They were angry until they learned the truth. Many gave themselves up during battle


    and submitted to our leaders.


    It was a pretty easy afternoon as we breezed right through the remainder of our list. We all took a break


    for lunch. We ate sub sandwiches with chips and a drink. We met up with our mates and I sat next to


    Everest. I filled him in on how things were going. He seemed pretty pleased with how things were


    progressing. He also appeared to not be experiencing any difort, which was great.


    Brent looked at us as he cleared his throat: “I just want to apologize for how I was feeling towards


    Dexter. I thank you all for your patience and understanding. This has not been easy for me. Dexter


    needs to pay for his crimes. Everest. I give you full permission to charge Dexter to the full extent of the


    law.”


    I side nced between Miranda and Everest. I could tell that the words shocked them both. I mean, it


    was just earlier that Miranda wasining about the entire situation, and now he says this. It is


    funny how the mate bond is affecting their rtionship even when Miranda has yet to fullymit to


    being his mate. Còntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org


    Everest nodded his head in his direction, “Very well. His trial will be moved to one week from now.” He


    nced between myself and Miranda. “That should give time for everyone’s preparations. Anyone


    object to this decision?” He looked around the table and no one said a word. We all were in agreement


    then.


    “In that case, I suppose I should make my way to jail.” I looked at Everest. He nodded his head at me


    and I stood. I leaned down to him and ced a kiss against his mouth.


    “I think it would be best if I stayed here. I don’t want to lose control over my beast.”


    “I think that is a wise choice. I will see you at dinner. I love you.” I kissed him once again and left the


    room with Miranda. Ted and Jameson stood, following us out of the room. We made our way to the jail.


    I could feel the excitement and eagerness to get started. Everyone was ready for revenge. Me most of


    all.


    We checked into the jail and had two warrior guards walk with us. When we got to Dexter’s cell the


    smelling from there was horrible. The sight was another thing. He was dirty and sitting close to his


    own filth. The sight of him caused a small smile toe across my mouth.


    “Can we get a bucket of water to the interrogation cell and the hose? I rather not smell him.” Miranda


    turned to one of the guards. “I will need to subdue him first though before we move him.”


    When a guard left Miranda closed her eyes and began chanting. I watched as Dexter’s body rxed


    and went still. When her eyes opened the spell was cast and all was clear. Ted, Jameson, and another


    guard moved him to the interrogation room. He was hosed down and drenched with the bucket of


    water. He was then put in silver chains. His skin burning and making a hissing sound from the instant


    burning. It seemed to wake him up and his eyes looked around and found mine. We looked at one


    another as his eyes seemed to soften.


    “Grab the tools.” I told Ted. Dexter’s eyes went wide and I grinned. I pushed into his mind and found


    out how afraid he now was. Perfect. “Let us begin.”