81. Her Family
ROYCE.
I step outside, although I can still hear the conversation no matter how much I try to block it out. I
nce around the mansion, not missing the guards watching me. They’re professional, yet sharp.
These are the guards to the royal pack. I make my way over to my car, leaning against it as I scroll
through my notifications.
A message from the Beta…
Unlocking my phone, I open the message;
‘Hello Royce, I thought to let you know I finished my business and have returned if you still want to talk
to me. Regards Quade.’
He’s back…
‘Hello, thank you for your reply, yes I do actually. I’ll stop by when I have a chance.’ I hit send and slip
my phone into my pocket.
I need to ask him without further dy and if she’s alive, then there is so much more I need to do.
Of course, the entire situation is a struggle. What if she would rather not have anything to do with us?
But if I know she’s alive, would I be able to simply walk away not knowing if she’s happy?
I close my eyes, tilting my head back slightly, letting the warmth of the sun hit my face when I hear the
sound of running, a thumping heart and sense Dante’s powerful aura.
Ah… I guess I can have that word with him.
I open my eyes as hees into view and I see the guards disperse, lowering their heads to their
future Alpha before leaving the grounds.
He’s wearing an oversized hoodie, sweatpants, and headphones are stuck in his ear. He is drenched in
sweat and looks surprisingly exhausted.
“Morning.” I say, as he slows down and approaches me while he takes a swig from the water bottle he’s
holding.
“Good morning, or should I say, afternoon.” He says almost mockingly.
I cock a brow. “It’s still not noon, actually, if we’re being precise.” I counter lightly.
He smirks, clearly amused.
“You’re angry at me.” He states the obvious.
“Should I not be? You know yourself that what you said would hurt her, yet you still said it.” I say,
getting to the point.
He exhales slowly before he nods. “Yes, I do know that, but I did what I did…” He clenches his jaw and
for a fraction of a second I almost think that he’s in pain, but it’s only there for a fraction of a second
before he looks at me as stoic and confident as ever.
“You did. Next time, don’t.” I say, “I can handle myself and I’ll take care of her.”
He smiles faintly. “Alright.”
That’s it?
Our eyes meet and I know I’m missing something. “What happened when you shook my hand
yesterday?”
He smirks. “Just awakened your dormant power, and not on purpose.” He sighs. “The future is hazy…”
Thetter part is said to himself, but like the rest of his family, I’m certain he isn’t ordinary and it means
far more.
“I hope there are no hard feelings between us?” He says, and I nce at him.
“No. There aren’t, but I love her, and I will not tolerate anyone belittling or putting her down. Regardless
of the fact that you are her brother.” I say as he takes his sunsses off and I look him square in the
eye.
He smirks, “Understood.”
He’s hard to make sense of…
I take a moment to observe him. There is something off.
He looks tired, as if he hasn’t slept at all but before I can even ask him, the door opens and Sk steps
out.
I can’t help but notice the way her breasts bounce as she hurries down the few steps, clearly annoyed.
Malevolent is content in her arms, clearly not bothered by her owner’s anger.
“Let’s go.” Sk says icily.
“Not in a rush to leave because Dad’s on his way back, right?” Dante says to her with a smirk. “He
must have felt the pack link break… I wonder how he will take it when he realises it was his own
daughters…”
Sk’s frown vanishes and I look at her sharply.
Oh shoot…
Me marking her had broken that link with her pack… so that’s why her father is returning suddenly.
“Whatever, Mama will fill him in.” Sk says icily.
“Good luck with her.” Dante says to me. Reaching over, he ruffles her hair, only for her to swat his hand
away, and pull open the car door.
I open it fully for her and as she’s about to get in; I see Kiara hurry down the steps, visibly upset.
So it didn’t go well…
I cup her waist, tugging her away from the car.
She growls at me as Malevolent jumps into the car, and Sk turns to me.
‘Let’s go.’ Shemands.
‘Never refuse to bid someone you love goodbye no matter how angry you are, Love.’ I reply, reaching
over as I brush her hair back, and peck her lips fleetingly.
‘She’s acting like I made a hasty judgement.’ She growls through the link.
‘She’s your mother and one that loves you. She’s entitled to worry. We don’t need to agree, but at least
say goodbye. She’ll sleep better.’ I reason soothingly, caressing her waist.
She res up at me, and it only makes me want me to kiss her and calm my feisty green-eyed
goddess down.
‘For you.’ She growls before she turns back to Kiara, who’s standing there watching her with worry.
“Well, we’re going to head out now.” Sk says.
Instantly Kiara’s face rxes, and she smiles warmly, nodding.
“Ok, take care of yourself, both of you.” She says before she hugs her daughter tightly.
Sk tenses for a moment before she slowly melts into her mother’s embrace and hugs her back.
Kiara’s gaze flicks to me, and there’s a knowing look in her eyes.
“Thank you.” She says quietly as Sk pulls away.
“Alright, can I go now?” She says. Kiara smiles.
“Of course, I love you, my angel.”
“Same Mama.” Sk replies quietly, her eyes meet her mother’s and return a small smile before
turning away and getting into the car,
“Thank you for amodating me and for the delicious meal yesterday.” I say to Kiara.
I am not angry at her reaction. She was simply caring for her daughter, but in time I do hope she
epts us.
“It was lovely to have you here.” She says, stepping closer to me and hugging me.
“Please take care of her. I will exin things to Alejandro, but please, if he does say something, just
remember, he’s a father.” She speaks ever so quietly, and there’s concern in her eyes.
“I will. You need not worry. I can handle his anger.” I say, giving her a quick squeeze before we part.
“Of course you can, you can handle Sky’s.” Dante remarks from where he’s leaning against the
mansion wall.
I smirk faintly as I hear Sk growl out the window at him as Kiara chuckles lightly.
“Tell her your truth… and when you are ready… We, too, will await those answers.” She says to me.
Our eyes meet and I nod. “I intend to.”
She smiles slightly and nods. “Thank you…”
I smile back at her as Sk toots the horn, it’s bloody loud and Kiara jumps a little before frowning at
her daughter, who smirks back through the windscreen.
“Well, you should head out. Alejandro will be here soon.” She says.
“Understood. I think I’ll leave it to you to break the news.” I say as I walk around to the other side.
Sheughs. “I think that’s fair since you calmed Sk down.” She smiles gratefully.
“Take care.” I say, getting in and shutting the door.
She waves at us, and Sk scoffs. “Were you two having a heart-to-heart?” She says in a mock posh
ent.
I smirk “Is that an attempt at copying me, Love?” I ask.
“Oh, not at all. I was copying the king of Ennd.” She replies sarcastically.
“Understood.” I reply as I lean over, kissing her lips slowly and sensually, feeling her calm beneath my
touch, as I strap her in at the same time.
“Smooth.” She says when I move back.
“Always.” I wink at her before putting some music on and driving out of therge drive of the Rossi
mansion…
It’s time…
“So, there is something I need to tell you.” I begin. She cocks a brow, raising an eyebrow.
“Oh?”
“It’s regarding the Sris bloodline.” I say.
I have her attention now.
Here goes nothing.
“There are seven Sris bloodline packs around the world. My motheres from one, and our pack
is another. We are all united beneath the Court of Sria. An Alpha from one of the packs is chosen to
run the court and bes the High Alpha of the Sria Court. I do not approve of their practices as
they wish to be the ultimate power in the supernatural world.”
I frown, my hands tightening on the knuckles as I continue.
“The only person who can take that rank without being voted in is if the prophesied Sris Alpha King
steps forward and reims the court beneath him. But until hees forth, the court remains under
the High Alpha. Currently, my father holds this position, and he always wanted either Aleric or I to take
over, preferably Aleric or a hundred percent Aleric now. I disobey him far too much.”
“Your Dad knows nothing then. You’re so much better than Aleric, way better. He probably just wants a
pawn, and Aleric would probably be just that.” She replies.
“Pretty much. The past tells us that when a Sris Alpha King is born, he will wield the ability to control
nature itself, to bend it to his will. A king that has been touched by the hand of Helios himself…”
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I trail off, remembering Dante’s words. How did I not realise it? He had simply said the words I have
grown up knowing…
‘The hand of Helios has not touched anyone in centuries.’
He only confirmed what I knew, but kept refusing to ept that I am the Sris King.
“Royce?” Sk says.
I blink, looking at her and she’s watching me, concerned.
“Sorry, I was distracted.”
“Yeah….” She says, cing her hand on my thigh. “So, is there a king?”
I look at her, and cock a brow, and her eyes widen in shock.
“Shut the fucking door!” She says, jumping in her seat before she turns to me sharply. “A Sris who
can control the weather, who can wield lightning itself! Holy motherfucker! You’re the prophesied
Sris King!”