Chapter 13
Chapter 13 King’s decision
CA SSANDRA
My voice caught in my throat as the Alpha King’s words set in. He was absolutely correct and I
understood the potential consequences of my actions
Things in Anemond were different than they were here. In Anemond, going) against the Alpha’s wish or
running from the Pack was considered treason, and furthermore, a felony. They were strict in theirws
and highly set in their ways in the capital, something I knew all too well. I’d lived in that terrible city for
eighteen
years.
Asher Collins’ cold gray eyes bore into mine with horrible intensity as he waited for me to respond to
his usation, but I didn’t know how to answer. If I owned up to and admitted that I was trying to run
away, I would be arrested and tried for treason. But I didn’t have another reason to justify my actions.
Who would run into the forest at midnight with all of their belongings other than
a deserter?
Luckily, before I could respond, Rayden rushed to his feet.
“You’re taking her to Anemond?” he demanded in surprise, and his hands balled into a fist at his side.
Alpha Gareth and Sofia’s cheeks darkened at their eldest son’s sudden outburst, and they looked at
the Alpha King with apologetic expressions.
“Please forgive him, Your Majesty,” Gareth pleaded, and his dark eyes shot daggers toward his son.
“Yes, please, Your Majesty,” Sofia insisted, but Asher raised his hand to cut her off. Sofia closed her
mouth and nodded, and then the Alpha King turned his
attention to their son.
“Young prince, have you learned nothing from your time with the Myriad?” he asked in an amused yet
irritated tone. “Your father was just telling me that
you received a Medal of Honor during your services. Was questioning yourmander something you
learned during your service?”
Rayden’s eyes dropped to the floor and his hand released from its fist and rxed. His expression said
it all- he’d made a mistake in addressing the Alpha King directly like that, and he was in the wrong.
After a moment, he looked Asher Collins in the eyes and straightened his
posture.
“My apologies, Your Majesty,” he said in an even tone. “But you can’t take Ca ssy away from us-”
“Rayden!” Gareth cut him off in a loud and surprised tone, and then he shook his head and turned to
the Alpha King. “I’m so sorry, Your Majesty.”
He then turned to his son.
“Leave us,” he ordered, but Rayden’s nostrils red.
“Father, I have every right to remain here,” he insisted and even I was taken aback by the prince’s
deration. Why was he sticking up for me so much and risking his fate? The Alpha King could have
his head for his indignance, and yet Rayden didn’t seem to care.
“Let him stay,” Asher dered, and he raised his hand toward Fareth. “I wish to hear the young man
out. He seems to have a very good reason for remaining and a decent case to make. So, please,
Rayden, exin yourself.”
He fixed his steel gaze on Rayden and a lump formed in my throat. I was scared for Rayden. Asher
Collins wasn’t someone to challenge, and I was worried for his
well-being.
Rayden swallowed and then took a long, deep breath. His eyes seemed nervous, but his posture
remained strong.
“Before I do, can we allow Ca ssandra to take a seat?” he wondered, and he gestured toward me.
“She’s still very much injured and I see that she’s wavering a
little.”
“Yes, please, Your Majesty,” Luna Sofia spoke up, and she offered me an apologetic nce. “May she
be seated?”
Asher considered her words for a moment, and for a second, I wondered if he would allow me to
continue standing there in pain. It wouldn’t be unlike him.
But he simply nodded his head instead and gestured to the chair opposite him. “Take a seat, Ca
ssandra.”
“T-thank you, Your Majesty,” I managed, but as soon as I took a step forward, I nearly fell. My entire
body was still incredibly sore, and without Marley’s assistance, I was semi-useless.
Luckily, Alpha Gareth took notice and rushed over to me.
“Give me your arm,” he said gently, and I nodded my head before allowing him to assist me. He guided
me over to the chair, and once I was seated, he gave me a small smile and then returned to his perch
on his sofa.
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The Alpha King waited for me to be situated, and then he turned back to Rayden.
“Please, continue,” he urged.
Rayden took another breath and then nodded.
“Cassie- Ca ssandra, is the only healer in our Pack, Your Majesty,” he began. “We need her here. As
my father mentioned to you earlier, an unknown illness has been spreading through the Pack. Her
patients need her in order to continue their
treatments.”
Asher suddenly chuckled as if he were amused by something Rayden had said. His cold eyes darted
over to me, and my heart nearly stopped. “What’s the name of your assistant?”
“Marley, Your Majesty,” I replied, and it took all of my effort to keep from stuttering. “Marley Raven.”
“Marley Raven,” he repeated back. “She’s good at medical treatment, I assume since you’re still with us
today?”
I nodded. “Yes, Your Majesty. Marley has been training with me for a while now. She’s a fast learner
and at this point in her studies, she’s able to treat mostmon diseases and ailments without
difficulties.”
“But Cassie is better, Your Majesty,” Rayden spoke up, and this time Asher Collins’ stern face appeared
annoyed at the outburst.
“Don’t test my temper, young prince,” he said, and he shed Rayden a cold smile. “Let me take a
guess. You like this healer, don’t you? That’s why you don’t wish for her to leave to Anemond?”
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It took everything to keep my jaw from dropping. What was Asher talking about? Was he purposely
trying to embarrass me in front of the Wild Crawler’s royal family?
There was nothing between me and Rayden, so why else would the Alpha King say something to that
effect?
Rayden’s cheeks flushed scarlet, and his lower lip trembled.
“Did I guess correctly?” Asherughed, and the sound made my blood run cold. His cruelty had only
increased with time, and I could hardly recognize the man in front of me.
When Rayden didn’t answer, the Alpha King shook his head, and the smile left his face.
“Unfortunately, Prince Rayden, Your Cassie is going to leave for Anemond with me,” he announced,
and then his voice hardened further. “There’s no room for discussion. If you cooperate, I may send a
few healers for your Pack.”
Alpha Gareth and Luna Sofia’s expressions appeared grateful.
“Thank you-” Sofia began to say, but Asher raised his hand up to cut her off. His cold eyes remained on
Rayden’s, and he raised an eyebrow.
“But if you don’tply,” he warned, and his lips curled into a snarl. “I’m afraid your entire Pack will
suffer the consequences. I don’t care how many people will die. She ising with me. And that’s
that.”
Then, his eyes stared back at mine, and a chill ran down my spine.
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