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"Will we really allow him to challenge Alpha Norman? I mean this never happened before?"

"We cannot allow it!" Alpha Tiles slammed his fist on the table. "It'll shift the norms of werewolves! The heiarcy will be jeopardized!"

"He won the case fairly I think it should be considered."Beta Female Robyn interjected.

"Yes but it wasn't him but his wife. Her justice is already served what is the need to challenge his Alpha? No matter how forsaken that man is!"

"You are right Luna Gara." Beta Female Tullip said. "She should challenge her Luna instead. It'll seen more fair that way." Luna Gara's smile fell as she glared daggers at Beta Female Tullip.

Alpha Jenkins gave her a look. "Beta Female Tullip what are you implying?"

"I'm sure she's just joking. This is a tense case after all some jokes should be made here and there." Gamma Female Pauline said in Beta Female Tullip's defense.

"Yes but this isn't a joking matter. Not when Beta Female Nyla's family is right outside the door."

Just as Beta Roger said this Nyla's family came through the door and angrily started fussing.

"Let Beta Long challenge Alpha Norman!" Nillian yelled at he came charging through the council door. "He has to pay after what he did to my little sister!"

"We understand your concerns but we have the situation handled and are coming up with an alternative sol-

Norman smiled with anticipation as he ignored Beta Caden's words. "There's no alternative that'll be befitting for the punishment of the man who raped my sister than having him challenged for the thing he holds dearly. His title!"

"With all due respect challenging an Alpha for his title seems childish. Especially if it's already stripped from him. What benefit would it give any of you with challenging him for a title that's already gone?" Gamma Female Holly asked confused. She was a Gamma she didn't understand much of the importance of a lost title for a Beta and Alpha.

"Becahse, having your title taken from another Alpha and having your title taking from a Beta or any other lower ranking title holder has a different impact on an Alpha." Nillian smirked. "Most of all, his pride takes it differently."

The Alpha's and Luna's in the room gazes turned cold as they stared at Nillian. "What exactly are you implying Nillian of the Miller lienage? You are willing to insult an Alpha for the reputation of a Beta Female?"

"I didn't know a Luna can easily forsake one of her strong holds as pawns for her husband's pride!" Nicholas said as he snapped at Luna Kennedy. "Then again it's not the first time a Luna has done that."

"What you are implying is tarnishing for the Luna's who work hard to protect our Gamma and Beta Females-!"

"YET YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTER ARE A PERFECT EXAMPLE!"

Nicholas turned to Luna Gabby. "Isn't your daughter Luna Greea? She's a Luna who forsaken my daughter to your monstrous son in law. The same way you forsaken my wife to your husband who died by his hands."

The room took a still as many stared wide eyed at Luna Gabby who turned to Alpha Nile who's expression darkened.

"Beta Miller. Don't think that just because of your lienage you can slander me this way."

"Slander? Don't think you are the only one who can hold grudges ..." Nicholas continued. "But I'm not here for old woes. I prayed my daughter wouldn't end up like her mother but I'll be dammed if I don't protect her like I couldn't for her mother."

Gamma Jack thought for a moment as he turned to Beta Prince. "I think we should allow this to happen for them. It's their daughter. If it was mine..."

Beta Prince understood what he was implying and nodded as he stared at Nicholas. "I for one, don't blame you nor Beta Long. If anything, I think as long as your daughter feels happy with the result it doesn't matter how it's handled." He turned to Beta Female Eve. "Because she is the one who was hurt the most." Beta Female Eve turned away from him.

I'm sorry for back then.

Not now. I just want to help her.

Because she reminds you of yourself?

She turned and looked at him.

Yes. She reminds me of a version of myself I should've been all those years ago.

"It's sweet that you want to defend your relative but dies it necessarily have to be in this way? Disrupting the heiarcy for this?"

Luna Wendy agreed with Luna Nichole. "I'm pretty sure Beta Female Nyla is already satisfied with the situation as it is now. Why add more to the fire?"

"It's nice to hear the two of you agree to abandoning a Beta Female for the pride of Alpha's but please go ahead." Beta Female Jada said as she smiled sarcastically at them with her chin resting in her hand. "Continue to sacrifice everyone else but yourselves to the beastly husbands' you lay with."

"JADA!!" Beta Garson yelled fiercely at Beta Female Jada who rolled her eyes unconcerned. One thing about her is that whenever she got something to say, she'll say it alright.

Gamma Ranson tried to defuse the tension. "Beta Female Jada was that really necessary? I don't think they meant any harm by it."

"Even so what they said just put us women in power at a disadvantage." Beta Female Flara looked across the room. "We Beta Female's carry most of the got damn burdens you Lunas continue to shove as we help our Gamma Female's run the packs. We all know that when Luna's and Alpha's fuck up their own job we Beta's take the full responsibility of their incompetence. Its tiring and degrading that we have to sacrifice our happiness, livelihood, homes, and others for responsibilities that your Luna's can't handle your own selves." She then directly looked at Luna Gabby. "You allowed your husband to assault Beta Female Nyla's mother all those years ago thinking we'd forget and let your daughter do the same with hers and trying to take over her lienage for your sad excuse of a Luna bloodline! If this isn't a perfect example of how much a Beta Female has to loose for gain then you might as well kill me now because I'll be damned if I let another Beta Female loose her worth for the pride and dignity of another Luna or Alpha!" She then turned to the other Beta's in the room. "You ALL are sorry excuses of a husband. Daring us to stay silent as you continue to serve under these men who wouldn't give a damn about us no matter how hard we sacrifice for them!"

"Beta Female Flara saying this now doesn't help the situation. I understand your frustrations but we can talk about this another time. The problem now is-

"Shut up Ethan!" Beta Female Flara glared at her mate. "You owe me much more than you owe the Alpha you serve. Remember that and shut your trap!"

Beta Ethan didn't say any more and quickly closed his mouth as he flinched at the meaning of her words.

"What I'm saying is- there are many Beta Female's who have been and are in the situation Beta Female Nyla is. This "heiarcy" isn't helping or saving anyone but the reputation of the Alpha's and Luna's. Next it could be more predominate in Gamma Female's and Gamma's. Then the heiarcy will fall regardless because you Alpha's and Luna's let the situation grow to save your pride while erasing the dignity of those loyal to you." She then smiled at the Miller family. "I might loose my position here for saying this but whatever you do. Make sure Beta Long gets the chance to rip off that disgraceful Alpha Norman's head." She then side eyed her mate. "Something I wished my mate done for me years ago." He shrunk and whimpered at her glance.

Alpha Harrison ignored Beta Female Flara and stared at Nicholas. "You, what are you demanding here in front of this council?"

"My son in law will be allowed to battle Alpha Norman. Or you'll have to face the anger of the Miller Bloodline."

"Are you threatening us with war?"

Nillian chuckled as he wrapped his arm around his father and older brother's neck while his fangs extended angrily. "No. We are foretelling the future. Let's say it's a Miller gift. You council owe this family already for the death of my mother. Don't make it a habit."

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"Okay thank you I'll let her know."

Wayne said to the doctor as he held his hands to his head fustratedly.

How am I supposed to tell her? How will she take it? Will she be angry?

"Wayne? Why are you standing outside the door?"

Wayne entered the room and looked at Nyla who was on the hospital bed. Sighing he sat down next to her.

"Nyla there's something I have to tell you."

Nyla nodded. "Okay what is it?"

"You're pregnant."

Wayne saw Nyla's silence and cursed in his head.

I knew she'd be upset. It's probably too soon I should've wore a condom.

"AAAAHHHHHHH!!"

Wayne flinched at Nyla's high pinched screaming. "Whats wrong?! What is it?!"

"IMMA BE A MOMMY!!" She pulled onto Wayne's shirt repeatedly. "IMMA HAVE A BABY!!"

Her excitement almost brung the doctor's into the room which Wayne had to escort them back out.

"Wayne are you happy?! Imma be a mommy!! We are going to be parents now!"

The wholesome look in Wayne's eyes shone as he kissed Nyla's nose and rubbed her stomach. He is excited. He didn't know the anticipation of having your own child would've made him feel this way. Now he's more than anxious to see the baby.

"I'm really happy. This- being a parent." Wayne gripped Nyla's hand firmly as he gazed into her eyes. "I'll make sure to love and protect both you and the child with all I have... and im sorry." He ran his fingers through her hair. "From holding you back from this for so long."

"You don't have to keep apologizing Wayne." She held his hand over her stomach. "Greater days are to come.

Wayne nodded as he smiled brightly while he held his hand against her stomach. As if he was waiting for the baby to just kick and he'll feel it.

A child.

Wayne's wolf Wade howled on his head.

A pup of our own. How did I let us miss this for so long?

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After much discussion and debate between the council they came to an agreement to allow Wayne to challenge Yash but instead of it happening on the same court day it'll be decided to happen a month later in May. During that month Wayne and Nyla were literally on cloud nine. All they can talk and think about was the growing baby in Nyla's womb. Wayne found it in himself enjoying the beginning of the pregnancy journey. From Nyla's moodiness to her cravings he found himself catering to it voluntarily. Her belly already started showing a slight curve. Regardless he wouldn't change it for the world. It showed in his wide smiles he shone wherever he went.

"Wayne the baby isn't even that old enough for you to try and see if it'll kick yet."

"Hush I'll try every day so I'll be the first to sense it."

"Wouldn't I sense it first since it's in my belly?"

Wayne stopped and looked up at her. "You won't let me get no glory huh?"

Nyla backed away from Wayne playfully as he leaned over her while she was on the bed. "Why should I?"

"Cause I put in the work when you got pregnant."

Nyla raised a brow as she saw Wayne's playful stare. "Excuse me? I'm literally baking a kid in my stomach who's working harder?"

"I know I worked hard that night when we made the baby though." Nyla blushed as Wayne ran his lips against her neck. "You!-

Wayne placed a kiss on her lips. "Gotcha!"

Nyla rolled her eyes. "You are such a childish person."

Wayne smirked as he layed and held Nyla in his embrace. "But you still love me don't you?"

"How can I not?" She sighed. "Unfortunately, I'm married to you."

"Nyla."

"Hm?"

"I love you."

Nyla saw love in Wayne's eyes. "I love you so much."

Nyla smiled as she ran her fingers through her hair. "Well, I love you too."

He noticed the look in Nyla's eyes. "What's wrong."

"Tomorrow you'll be fighting Yash. They'll bestow his Alpha title back to him temporarily but if he wins he'll be Alpha again and you'll- Nyla sighed as she looked into his eyes. "Wayne I'm scared."

Wayne held her closer in his arms. He wouldn't admit he was scared as well. He didn't even know if he was doing the right thing. But when he remembered hoe much Nyla had to suffer he hardens his resolve.

"I know, but I've already decided. Whatever happens I'll always love you."

Nyla didn't say anything as she layed down in his arms.

I pray you return safely.

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"Do I look good?"

"Hm." Nyla mummed and continued to help check over Wayne's body for any former injuries.

"You are so quiet today I'd think you seem mad at me." Wayne laughed while Nyla just gave him a quick stare at him before fixing the top of his shirt.

"Nyla."

"Yes?"

"Look at me."

Nyla's eyes held tears as she stared up at Wayne. He sighed as he wiped her tears that were about to fall.

"I'll be okay."

She pushed his hand away. "How am I supposed to know that?!"

"Trust me love." He kissed her forhead. "I will come back safely. For you and our child. So please believe in me. Okay?"

Nyla sniffled as she rubbed her eyes. "Okay. Be quick."

"Alpha Norman and Beta Long of the LockHart Pack. Please make it to the middle of the stadium."

Nyla heart swam with fear as Wayne left the room after kissing her nose.

I hope he'll be okay.

~~~

Wayne stood in the middle of the stadium while he waited for them to bring out Yash from his prison. The loud crowd behind him led him feeling mixed feelings. He felt the worry for his wife, the small sense of loss for loosing his childhood best friend, but the overwhelming disgust at how his best friend turned out the way he did.

Why. Why is he like this? Why did he do this to her? What changed?

The sound of chains rattled on the floor as Yash entered from the other side of the stadium. He looked horrible. His usually clean medium long dirty brown hair is matted, his beard has grown and also looked unclean. His skin looked dirty and he looked as if he alot of weight in the month that passed.

He looks like shit.

Wayne watched as Yash's lips pulled into a slow smirk as they regave him his title.

"So... she's finally with child? I was planning to give her mines."

"Shut your mouth!"

Wayne snapped as Yash raised an eyebrow at him while his chains were being removed.

"I didn't think you'd care so much. Seeing as you hated children and her, in a way of course."

The small sense of loss Wayne had vanished after he heard Yash's words. Regardless of how close and how much he used to admire him, the way he disrespected and humiliated the woman he loved made him furious. He pushed her through so much trauma.

Wayne just ignored him as Yash rolled his shoulder back while they listened.

"Alpha Yash and Beta Long please shift."

The two men stared at each other from across the stadium as the crowd watched as their bones shifted and shrunked into their wolf forms.

The announcer looked at the two from his stand before nodding to himself.

"You both may start!"

Unlike what everyone imagined the two didn't immediately attack but instead circled around each other. This brought confusion to many watching the scene.

Lilith pulled on Johnathan's arm. "Why isn't he attacking?"

Johnathan shook his head. "The two of them had known each other for so long. They spared and learned from each other so often. Both of their strengths and weaknesses are ingrained in each other's brain. Finding an opening without exposing their weaknesses that are already known will take a minute."

And Johnathan was right. Each time Wayne tried to make an opening Yash would get in the way and the same vise versa. It was a stalemate already in the beginning of the match but this wasn't helping Nyla's nerves at all.

Why is this taking so long? Please just be safe.

Nyla said this to herself as she rubbed her pregnant belly. Even if she wasn't showing she still felt as if she was in touch with her child.

"Nyla." Nyla turned around to see Greea staring at her. "Follow me."

Nyla looked back at the stadium for a moment to see Wayne holding his own and nodded.

"Okay."

Along the way as the two women walked away from the stadium and towards the grassy clearing where the women and Female councilmemebers were watching them.

"What's all this?"

"You know Nyla... I loved you so much." Greea chuckled as she flung off her shoes. "Me and you weren't as close as you and Lilith were but still, it felt nice to share the burden of being a high ranking woman with another." She continued as she took of her necklace. "I loved how you cared for the pack members, the other higher ranks, and even how much you cared for my son. I loved everything about you. You weren't greedy nor selfish just yourself." Greea then sighed before she turned to Nyla. "But what about you was so special than his own mate?"

Nyla felt defensiveas she saw the look in Greea's eyes. "What?"

"I mean, sure you had figure, size, lips, personality, but did all that really overshine all that I could do for him?" She laughed fustratedly. "I mean I was loyal to him and gave him a son! I'm from a 5 generation long line of Lunas! And you..." Greea gave her a look. "Are nothing but an oversized childless neglected wife."

She sighed as she looked at Luna Gabby. "I followed my mother's advice and he still craved more from you."

Nyla ignored her insults as her attitude turned cold. "Why are we here Greea?"

"I challenge you."

"On what basis?"

"On the basis of sleeping with my husband."

"I was raped!"

"I know got damnit I was there!!"

Nyla's eyes widened in shock as Greea shrugged tiredly. "I was there."

~~~

"I want her Greea. I can't hold it in anymore. If I have to ill- " Yash felt his bulged In his pants harden. "I don't know if I can wait any longer."

Greea sat as she watched her husband lusted over Nyla and felt bitterness swell in her heart.

Nyla. Nyla. Nyla. What's so special about her?

"I'll do it. "

"What?"

Yash turned to Greea and smiled. "I plan on sleeping with her tonight, during the ceremony. It will finally happen."

Greea felt her anger rise. "You sit here telling me you plan to sleep with another woman?! One who's married to your best friend for a fact!"

"And what about it? I know she'll agree to sleep with me. Seeing how nice she always is to me I can tell she feels the same for me."

"You are lying to yourself. You know she doesn't love anyone but Wayne and you aren't him!"

Slap!

"You shut up!" Yash glared at Greea fiercely. "You don't know anything! She treated me this way long before she met Wayne! I know she wants me!"

Greea held her cheek painfully as she glared at him. "You have an obsession with someone who isn't even your mate!"

"And why shouldn't I? My own mate lacks what I need."

Greea remembered feeling her heart squeeze tightly in her chest at his cold words.

I lacked what he need? I thought I was all he needed.

"Fine." Greea wiped her tears and stood up as she prepared to leave the room. "Do whatever you want I don't care."

"Wait."

"What?"

Greea hoped he'd apologize and just say he was wrong when he stopped her from leaving.

"I need you to help me have her. Just for tonight."

Greea felt the hope she had shatter in her chest.

Yash held her in his arms and sighed. "After tonight I'll be only yours. Just let me cleanse this feeling out of me. Please?"

She wanted to say no, but the warmth in his arms made her really think about it.

If I help him have her for only one night will he always hold me like this?

"Mhm. Okay."

Besides, every she-wolf shares at least some feelings for her Alpha. His strength, power, and ranking seems appealing. So Nyla should say yes. No matter how much she loves Wayne she would fall under her Alpha's charm.

Greea sighed as she closed her eyes and held Yash tighter in her embrace.

Yes. There's nothing wrong with this. Everything will be fine.

~~~

"She just finished helping me put Yorell to sleep. I swear I could've just done it right there-

Greea held the wine glass tightly in her hand. She didn't want to hear about how her husband lusted another woman and planned to sleep with her in the presence of their son.

"And she's really sweet with Yorell too. It makes me wish sometimes that she was his mother."

"YASHTON." Yash glanced at Greea who's fangs extended. "Don't forget Yorell is my son! No other woman can have him as I do!" She said as she snapped at him fiercely. How dare he say he wished Nyla was his son's mother.

That childless bitch.

Yash gave her words no thought. "She said she's laying down in her Beta Home. I just sent Lilith to bring her to my room." Yash smiled at her brightly. "I plan on sleeping with her in there."

"In the same room we sleep in Yash?! Have you lost your mind?!"

"Of course. Nyla deserves nothing but the best!"

Greea but her lip painfully. This was Insulting. "What do you want me to do about this?"

"I NEED a distraction that'll last for when me and Nyla are in the room-

"Im not a jester that jumps up and down for her king. "

"I already have the distraction in place." He stepped closer to her. "I just need you- my dear wife, to make sure that the room and house is secure for our alone time." Yash kissed her forhead. "Think you can do that?"

Greea felt her heart bloom at his gentle touch. "Yes. Give me some time."

"You only have 40 minutes. Surprise me Gre."

"Yes."

~~~

Time passed as Lilith came back from taking Nyla to Yash and not a word was heard from the two of them during the next hour. Seeing the chaos and different pack members being injured and killed by rouges Greea felt her Luna anger take over.

Is this the distraction he mentioned?!

Our pack members are dying.

But all for the right cause.

It's good that our pup is safe.

Greea nodded to herself.

Yes. Taking him to the bunkers was good.

Still her anxiety continued to topple over.

What were they doing? Were they safe? Was they enjoying each other's company?

Greea felt her hand form into a fist.

Was Nyla loving being under her husband's touch?

She'd never thought she'd see the day she'd have to share her husband in order to keep him.

She subconsciously found herself running into her house to catch them in the act.

Regardless im still his wife. Nyla should know not to say yes so easily. Right. Nyla wouldn't do that.

She walked inside the quiet house and saw the two dead bodies Rouge bodies.

They are here.

She heard faint voices and followed them outside their bedroom door. She stopped outside and listened to the conversation being said.

*conversation*

Greea felt tears swell up in her eyes.

He's really embarrassing me just to please her.

*conversation*

Greea unconventional let out a sigh.

I knew it. Nyla isn't like that.

She then smiled a little to herself..

With this he'll probably just give up.

*conversation*

Her eyes widened as she heard her screams and her husband's loud lustful grunts. Her legs shook as she fell to the floor while she stared outside the door. It's as if she was in a horror story, she knew something was happening inside that door but she was terrified to see what happened if she opened it.

Nyla's terrified screams of horror grew louder as she heard her husband's loud fustrated yell and a harsh slap fill the room. Then silence fell as she continued to hear only her husband's grunts and groans and not a sound from Nyla.

I-i-i-i gotta get outta here.

With shaking wobbly legs Greea fell back and quickly got to her feet and ran away from the door.

I-i don't wanna know.

She shook her head as she left the house and cried behind a tree.

I don't wanna know I don't wanna know I don't wanna know!!

But still, she knew in her own twisted heart. She felt a small seed of jealousy fill her heart.

If only he enjoyed sleeping with me more than her.

~~~

Later, when she saw Nyla. With a bruised body and busted lip how much fear she felt as she stared at the long claw marks, harsh bites, and rough fingerprints imprinted on her body. But in a way, she felt a weird twisted sense of gloating.

He's more gentle with me than with her it seems.

She knew it was wrong to force Nyla outside after experiencing such a traumatic event but she couldn't help it. Her mother told her when it comes to her husband's desire for his Beta Female. Let him have it. It's her fault for tempting him.

Right. She shouldn't have tempted him. Now she's learned her lesson the hard way.

~~~

The friendship and care she had for Nyla faded quickly as she saw her son's obsession over her.

"I wanna go see Nya!"

"No Yorell you need to finish studying."

Yorell kicked in his chair. "Nya! Nya! Nya! I wanna play with Nya!!

SLAP!

"WHY DO YOU CARE FOR HER SO MUCH HUH?! IS SHE SO MUCH BETTER THAN ME?! IM YOUR MOTHER!!"

Greea then noticed the quiet atmosphere a she looked down to see the tearful eyes of her 5 year old son who held his cheek painfully. Guilt filled her heart.

"Yorell- I'm sorry I just-

The boy flinched from his mother's outstreached hand and burst into a fit of tears. Sobbing fearfully at each time she tried to get closer to him.

"Whats all this noise?!"

Yash came into the room and saw his tearful son. "Yorell why are you crying?!"

He picked him up and saw the red bruise speading on his right cheek.

"Who did this?!"

The young boy didn't say anything and just whimpered as he kicked out his father's arms and ran out the room. Yash glared at Greea who still in shock from that night two days ago backed away from him.

"I was just-

SLAP!

"I-

SLAP!

SLAP!

SLAP!

SLAP!

Yash slapped her multiple times on her face making both her cheeks swell and her eyes puffy with tears.

"You were just what?! Scaring my son to the point he ran out the room?! What gives you the right to harm him like that?!"

"He's my son!"

He pulled her hair tightly and dragged her closer to his face. "AND HE'S MY HEIR ! WHAT GIVES YOU THE RIGHT TO RAISE YOUR HAND ON HIM?!"

Greea cried tearfully as he pulled on her long brown hair.

"This is why Nyla should've been his mother. She would've never raised her hand against him." Yash sighed as he grabbed her hair tighter. "She's so sweet... just like her taste."

Greea froze in as she saw the dark look in his eyes as he stared down at her.

"I know you were there that night Greea."

He gripped her cheeks tightly. "If you tell anyone what happened that night I'll let them know what your part was in all of it. The empty house, the bars on the windows, the rouges in the house, everything."

His lips grazed her ears. "After all, you wanted me all to yourself right? That means we share all woes. Understand?"

She feverishly nodded as he kissed her lips. "Good. Now let's go find our son."
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"It was YOU!"

Nyla almost lunged at Greea but was held back by Beta Tullip who whispered in her ear.

"Slow down dear. You rush on her and all the nearby Lunas will take that as an act of defiance and use that as a way to bring you down. You have to think smart about this... besides from the smell of it you are pregnant. Don't risk the death of a child that was sp hard for you to bear."

Nyla took a few deep breaths before nodding and rubbing her belly before glaring back at Greea.

"I accept your challenge."

"Good." She then glanced at her stomach.. "it seems you are finally pregnant... and so am I. So we'll make this fair. No blows that can harm the fetus. Deal?"

Nyla scoffed. "I don't harm children. You do. Seeing as you are so easily capable of giving up your son as bait."

Greea flinched. That incident still scars her heart on how she uses hee son like that.

Luna Kennedy stared at the two. "Please both shift. And take your time for the children in your bellies."

The Beta Female's gathered around Nyla. Beta Female Eve stared at her concerned. "Are you sure you'll be alright? You are pregnant. She's nearly in her third trimester while you are in your first. You aren't as stable as she is and have a higher risk of loosing that baby. Especially given your hard pregnancy circumstances."

Nyla shook her head with a smile as she took off her jacket. "I'll be fine. Because she's in a more dangerous pregnancy state she'd have to move more slower than me... besides." She snarled at Greea as her claws extended from her fingers. "How dare she insult me and my family lineage? A mere 5 generation Luna isn't comparable to an ancient Beta Lienage such as mine. I'll teach her how powerful a Beta lienage can be."

The Beta Female's around her stared at her with admiration. Beta Female Flara smiled.

She really is just like her mother.

"Okay then. Ladies please shift. And remember- any harm to any of the children in your wombs are forbidden and will be dealt with harshly. Specifically the removal of your titles." Luna Gabby said this as she looked directly at Nyla.

"Now then, please start."

Both women shifted into their forms and started circling around each other. Unlike the men the girls didn't hold that much of a strong bond or affection for each other to not strike for the killing blow. Nyla was filled with anger and betrayal knowing Greea had a hand in her rape.

Nora snarled angrily.

No sparing her.

Agreed.

Without another word Nyla's golden eyes shone furiously as she lunged for Greea's neck.

~~~

Damn!

Wayne felt his back leg hurt as he tried balancing on it while Yash circled him. Yash's wolf Yaden growled at him as Wade prepared to take a step back.

You are weak Wayne. Where was all that energy when you found out what I did for the first time? You was clearly willing to kill me then?

Wayne groaned as Yash swiped at his eye blurring his vision.

So you must've been all just talk.

Both of them were tired out but Yash's strength still surpassed his. Wayne managed to claw his arm but was knocked to the side by Yash's back leg making his wolf cough harshly.

Sad. Did you know?

Yash's paw pinned Wayne down as his wolf smiled down at him cruelly.

She was this easy to subdue that night too!! It was so pleasant! She was much much more fun than you though. Unfortunately that'll be our last play date.

Yash stepped on Wayne's throat.

But after I gain back my title. Your wife and I will have alot of play dates... I can't say the same for your unborn kid though.

Wayne felt his anger fuse through as he bit Yash's leg tearing off a piece of flesh.

DON'T YOU DARE THREATEN HER!

~~~
Nyla ran towards Greea only to be pushed to the side by Greea's wolf Gada.

You aren't a Luna. Remember that.

Nyla growled as she bit her leg.

Like I give any fucks about that!

Greea kicked her and almost hit her belly making Nyla shift her body and step on her tail. Making Greea momentarily whimper in pain.

Did you forget which one has the longest lineage?!

Greea swiped at Nyla making her almost loose her balance and stumble.

Lienage don't mean shit if you don't have the strength to harness it!

Greea held Nyla's tail in her mouth as she bit on it aggressively.

You deserve everything done to you! Sleeping with my husband?! I should kill you and that damned child of yours that took you so long to conceive!

Anger shone in Nyla's eyes as she turned around and lunged at Greea.

DONT YOU DARE SPEAK ON MY CHILD!

~~~
Wayne's paw clawed at Yash's face as he stumbled back while Wayne continued to charge towards him fiercely.

Does he know the damage he has done to her?!

~~~

"Wayne!!"

"Nyla!"

Wayne rushed into the room after he laid Nyla down to rest when he found her in the fields.

"WAYNE!!"

"Sshh I'm here I'm here!"

"WAYNE! WAYNE! HELP ME PLEASE!"

Wayne felt his hands shake as he tried to wake Nyla up noticing half way what was happening as she thrashed around in her bed.

She's having a ptsd episode.

"WAYNE!!" Nyla sobbed painfully in her sleep. "WAYNE!!"

Wayne balled his hands painfully as he stared at her with sorrow.

That night... she must've screamed for me... and I still-

Wayne began to panic as he saw Nyla clawing at her healing bruised throat.

"Nyla!" He grabbed her hands and shook her awake. She finally opened her eyes and stared at him shakily.

"H-he was here."

"Who?'

"I-I saw him. He was standing above me his hands around my throat! I felt h-him breath over me he was so close-

Wayne tried calming his hysterical wife.
"Who Nyla who?!"

"The one who..."

Wayne gave his wife a sympathetic look. "Nyla, no one was in this room love." He ran his hands through her locks. " It was a dream."

Nyla took a few deep breaths and nodded. "R-right... a dream."

But Wayne remembered the way that incident scarred Nyla. Her endless screams, her cries, her fustations, anger, and loneliness she must've felt. Yet here he is, taking it as some form of mockery.

YOU THINK YOU CAN INSULT HER AS YOU PLEASE AGAIN?!

Wade furiously ripped off Yaden's ear. Causing Yaden to howl in pain as he tried to hear and focus around him.

YOU ALMOST KILLED NORA!

Wade remembered how he went into Nyla's headspace to find Nora huddled into a ball shivering and whimpering to herself.

"Nora. Nora what's wrong?"

Nora looked up at Wayne with pain I'm her eyes.

"I still feel his wolf Wade. He's always hovering over me. Please. I just want to die." She whimpered. "I can't do this anymore."

Wade eyes shone as he bit Yash's stomach, biting through his ribcage and breaking a few bones making him fall back in pain.

NOW YOU INSULT MY UNBORN CHILD?!

Wayne pinned him down as he held his neck in his paw. Yash felt fear rise in his throat as he saw the murderous look in Wayne's eyes. Compared to before it wasn't unbridled rage, it was hardened cold hatred that scared him more than before.

H-h-h-hey we've been best friends since children. Can you really kill me?

Did you truly think I'd let you live after this day?

What about Yorell?! You know how much Nyla loves him!

Wayne's eyes hardened as he applied pressure to his throat.

Even now you still use your son as a shield for your desires? I'd think I'll be doing him a favor by getting rid of you.

BUT IM YOUR ALPHA! YOU CAN'T KILL ME!

Wayne extended his teeth as he drew closer to Yash's neck.

I already told you. After I'm through with you, you'd wish my wife killed you with that lamp that day.

MY SON AND UNBORN CHILD WILL AVENGE ME IF YOU DO!

Wayne wrapped his fangs around Yash's neck and crushed it harshly.

I'm pretty sure I'd be doing them a favor.

As Yash felt his life slip away he found himself reflecting on all he had done and achieved.

He remembered when he was younger his father always treated his mother as a Luna more than as a mate. Even though there were times he'd geniuenly care for her, he was more concerned about how her Luna duties were wbeing handled. This brought both pain and joy to his mother who yearned yet appreciated the bits and pieces of affection she'd receive.

"When you find someone you love, love the hard Yashton. Mate or not hold them close and don't let them go."

A young Yash looked up at his tired mother curiously.

"Why should I hold them close?"

"Because you'll be lonely if you don't. And no one wants to be lonely."

A year later his mother died from her illness of childbirth. The stress of having Yashton and forcing herself to try and produce another child must've drove her body mad with pain and caused her body to shut down. Yash secretly blamed his father for it.

Why couldn't he love mom more and cherish her as she did to me? This is why he'll be lonely.

The 8 year old Yash shook his head.

But I won't be. I have Johnathan and Wayne. I'll cherish them.

Time passed and he did cherish the two as they grew older. Until, he met Nyla.

Now with Nyla something about her was intruding. She was quiet but bold, confident but clumsy, shy but fierce. Overall she was a sweet and sour candy he couldn't wait to try. When he found out her bloodline it was like a jackpot for him. His conquest for her though soon turned into deep love for her ways.

She's so beautiful. What if shes my mate?

This made the 23 year old Yash smile to himself. If its really true then he'd find someone to cherish more than his mother did.

But that ended when he saw how the mate bond prevailed once again. Pulling Nyla to Wayne and away from him. He saw the sincere joy and happiness in her eyes when she was with him. Totally different from the caution and distant behavior she had towards him.

Why does the mate bond rule everything? She was supposed to be with me.

Then he met Greea the same day he found out Nyla was Wayne's mate. Instead of feeling joy he felt overwhelming anger.

I was tied to a fifth generation Luna who is nothing like I'd prefer.

He didn't like her but at the same time craved to be around her. It was a constant unfair battle with himself. He craved Nyla but also needed Greea too.

It didn't take long for her to notice his cravings when he moaned Nyla's name on their wedding night.

"Nyla?! Nyla are you fucking kidding me Yash?!"

Greea pushed him off of her and glared at him with tear filled eyes.

"She's your best friend's mate! I'm your mate! You fucking assho-

Slap!

The was the first time he ever layed hands on Greea and the first time she stared at him with fear.

"HOW DARE YOU HIT ME?! YOU SON OF A BI-

Yash didn't know what took over him but he pulled her by her hair.

"Don't tell anyone what happened here or I will make your life a living he'll being married to me! Do you understand Greea?"

Greea bit her lip and nodded.

"Yes."

Soon, Greea then gave him his first son. Yorell. And honestly, for the first time love bloomed in his heart. Seeing the little boy who looks so much like himself and gave him such a strong sense of responsibility. He was proud to have him.

He stared at Greea with tear filled eyes. "Thank you Greea. Thank you so much."

She sighed tiredly on the bed with a smile. "Of course. Anything for you."

He treated greea kindly after she gave birth but it didn't take long for the two to go back to their old ways of bickering, arguing, and hurting each other. Soon as he saw how much he made Wayne neglect Nyla the more he was able to see her and the more he was desiring her.

"Nyla I need your assistance on the new hospitals we are building for the new mothers. As a Beta Female I think you have much experience in the needs they'll have. Can you come to my study later on to discuss it?"

Nyla shook her head with a smile. "I wish I could but as you can see-" She pointed to her belly. "I've never been pregnant. I don't think I'd be much help in that area." Nyla then spotted Greea walking up towards them. "Hey, but you can ask Luna Greea. Didn't she just give birth to little Yorell? I think she'd be the perfect fit don't you think?"

Yash gritted his teeth as he saw Greea walking up towards them. "Yes. I suppose so."

"Well then, I best get going. Wayne promised to be here for our 3rd anniversary tonight!"

After Nyla left Yash purposely manipulated Wayne into thinking the optional Rouge duties were important for the pack to make him miss his his wedding anniversary. He didn't expect Wayne to come back injured severely and felt bad for forcing his best friend into that situation but when he thinks of how Wayne and Nyla stayed in each other's arms for months on end it put him in a sour mood.

Why didn't they just kill him?!

An idea then sparked into Yash's mind.

Rouges.

Yash smiled cruelly.

I guess things won't be this way for long.

Two years passes and when the ABG ceremony came he saw how beautiful Nyla looked in her dress and found a wave of desire rush through him. The entire night that was all he could think and feel.

Desire . Lust .

He couldn't hide it anymore and had to tell someone his feelings. He to Greea and of course she didn't take it well but he didn't care much. He had to get Nyla out of his system that night.

Maybe if I got her out my system then I'd won't be dealing with this.

After Greea setted up the setting he just had to lure Nyla there. It was pretty easy, she loves his son more than anything. It made him feel bad for both her and his son. He didn't like the thought of using his son as a shield but he also didn't like Nyla didn't have a child of her own.

Maybe... I can give her my own?

That thought made him more estastic when Nyla finally was in his reach he couldn't contain himself. He thought that if he approached her in a nice manner she'd fall head over heels for him too just as he did for her. But no- as always, she placed duty above anything and this angered him. Angered him so madly that he did the unthinkable.

He raped her.

He knew Greea was outside the room too. He smelled the fear radiating off of her but he didn't care much. He just blacked out and when he was ruthlessly woken up by that lamp he was regretting all he did.

Why?! Why?! Why?!

He ran his fingers through his hair fustratedly.

It would've been easier if she just accepted me.

He didn't know how to face Nyla or his son who he was supposed to be a role model too. After a while he washed himself off the guilt with excuses on top of excuses. He made Greea pay the rouges to damage the pack he did so many gruesome things at the price of those around him. And when he finally got the council notice and seen the looks of horror and disgust from his pack members he felt the shame was over him again and again. Still he knew he was far too deep in it now.

If I just kill Wayne maybe things will go back to the way things were.

Is what he thought but as he stands in front of death's door he rethought his actions.

He regretted raping Nyla and putting her through so much trauma.

He regretted destroying the trust of his two best friends.

He regrets putting his wife through so much pain.

But overall, he regrets not being able to live long enough to see his unborn child andteach his son to do better.

Be better than me Yorell.

Yash thought as a tear fell down his eye.

Protect your younger sibling.

Wayne ripped his head from his shoulders, landing the final blow. Drawing the crowd into a hush before a wave of cheers.

"He won." Warren smiled proudly as he stared at his son below him.

"That's my boy."

"He did it!" Nicholas chuckled as he stared down at his son-in-law.

It's a good thing I didn't pick a weak husband for my daughter.

"He beat him." Alpha Jenkins growled angrily. "He just shifted the heiarcy. The heat from this won't die down any time soon Alpha Niles. What do we do?"

Alpha Niles stared at the scene below him with unreadable eyes.

I wonder...

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Grrowl!!

Nyla bit Greea's back pulling a bit of flesh along the way making her howl in pain.

HOW DARE SHE!

Nyla clawed at Greea's cheek making her stumble back.

AFTER ALL I'VE DONE FOR YOU!

HOW DARE YOU SELL ME OUT LIKE SOME FUCKING CATTLE!

I DIDN'T LIKE HIM THEN AND I DAMN SURE DON'T LIKE HIM NOW !!

Nyla raised her paw to swipe the killing blow at Greea's neck but then saw the tearful scared look in Yorell's eyes in the midst of the crowd. Looking at him she thought for a moment before sighing as her anger disspated. Greea's wolf howled in pain as Nyla gruesomely plunged her claws down Greea's left eye and down her left ear. Scarring her left senses painfully and half her face in the process.

I won't kill you. But I damn sure won't let you have the joy of living either. This is for Yorell and your unborn son. At least they should have a mother.

Nyla's wolf sat up as she prepared to walk away.

And let this be a reminder my bloodline is not one you can insult as you please because if I wanted to-

Her eyes shone golden specked blue as she glanced at Greea.

I can kill you. Don't test me again and never show your face in front of me.

Greea watched as Nyla's wolf walked away and felt her envy and jealousy take over.

Why does my mate die but hers live?
Why does my unborn child risk mockery and hers don't?
Why is her bloodline more superior and mines isn't?
Why is her rank so important compared to mines?
Why is her husband so gentle with her while mine treated me brutally?
Why is she more appreciated than me? A Luna?
Why does my son care for her more than me?
Why does she get to have a better ranking than me?
Why should I let her have what she wants?!

Greea shakily stood up and with rekindled new energy angrily striked Nyla from behind her back. Making the both of them stumble with Nyla falling onto her belly brutally. She felt a stir in her stomach as she felt the flow of blood spread below her wolf legs.

Beta Female Flara yelled anxiously. "SHE'S BLEEDING!! QUICKLY WE HAVE TO SAVE HER AND THE CHILD!"

Nyla felt dizzy as her body shifted subconsciously and her naked body was covered by Wayne who rushed to the scene.

"GET HER TO THE PACK DOCTORS' NOW!!"

Nyla's vision blurred. She didn't know what was happening around her. Her body was in tremendous pain and her mind was foggy but the only thing she could think of was-

"My baby. Protect my baby."

Wayne nodded feverishly as he listened to Nyla's words and placed her on the hospital bed.

"We will! We will I promise! Just stay safe alright?!"

Nyla didn't answer back as she fell back unconscious and Wayne was dragged out of the room.

Anxiety, fustration, and anger fuelled Wayne's mind.

"Johnathan."

"Yes?"

"Where is Luna Greea?"

"They detained her in the other room. She's also pregnant."

Wayne's eyes shone furiously. The life of his unborn child and wife is hanging by a thread and she's just sleeping in another room?!

"Take me to her now!"