XERXES' POV
I looked at the lady in my arms and all I could see was her body butchered into tiny pieces which I throw slowly into the fire piece by piece. I very well know Mac was behind the whole situation but Mac was a part of me and there was nothing I could do but for this weak omega to have allowed him, she had invited death. She tried to move away from me immediately but I was faster.
Rushing at her, I pulled the duvet away and her naked body came to view making me more furious.
"What the hell are you doing in my bed?" I demaded but she opened her eyes widely in silence. The resounding slap I gave her made her scream raising alarm. I felt my wolf growl at me but I was not in the mood for pitying. "When I ask a question, you answer, you slut" I commanded holding her neck and raising her up choking her. She held my hand hitting it weakly as she choked and it disgusted me the more.
"What's going on - Xerxes what are you doing!?" I heard Nanan gasped after entering the room and I flung the slut away
"I found this bitch in my bed naked" I said as Nanan rushed to the slut and she paused to look at me before turning to the slut in surprise
"Kayden did you seduce-"
"I didn't do anything Nanan, I kept pleading and warning him that I was not his..." She broke into tears without finishing her sentence and Nanan knew what had happened
"Oh dear!" She exclaimed her hand on her chest and the slut quickly grabbed a towel covering her body.
"She seduced me taking advantage of my wolf" I found myself explaining. I could feel Mac's rage as he shouted "liar" in my head.
"Xerxes, this has never happened before and Kayden is not that kind of girl, I think-"
"Are you implying that I am lying, are you taking sides with her?" I asked my eyes red with fury
"No my Lord, I'm just saying we should-"
"Blake" I called interrupting her "take this bitch out of my sight and dump her in the dungeon" I commanded
"Alpha please think this through" Nanan pleaded on behalf of the slut who had been crying profusely making Mac upset and infuriating me the more with her weakness
"I am the king here, I make the decisions here; if you don't like it, you can join her in the dungeon" I said sounding my warning and Nanan swallowed hard "Do make sure she doesn't get a single grain or a drop of water" I added as I watched Nanan bow with a heavy heart trailing behind Blake who held Kayden roughly dragging her. I felt bad and my wolf boiled with anger inside me but I couldn't bring myself to forget that I had marked someone else; a weak omega who allowed me have my way with her, a lady who only cried without even defending herself while I sentenced her. As I remembered her scream when I slapped her, I pushed the table away punching the wall till my knuckles began to bleed.
I looked at my reflection on the mirror after taking my bath and getting dressed.
"What do you think... will our mate be impressed?" I asked Mac but got a growl "you sent our mate to the dungeon" he blurted "Mac that bitch is not our mate" I reminded him grinding my teeth angrily "Then why did we mark her, up until now you have kept yourself why did-" I sent him to my subconscious shutting him up. He was putting ideas into my head and I hated the fact that there was an iota of truth in what he was saying. Before last night I had kept myself for Kamila knowing there was no other gift more precious than purity. But last night I let down my guard. Walking out of the room I pushed the thought away, I had offended my bride, gaining her trust again is now my goal nothing else.
"Alpha, your bride is waiting at the door" Blake announced after taking a bow
"Send her in" he replied calmly.
She walked majestically into the throne room wearing a warm smile on her face. She seemed pleased with the decorations and the splendour that welcomed her and didn't seem to be upset about what she had witnessed hours ago. He got up from his throne taking his time, climbing down the stairs to meet up with her. She held her dress taking a bow in greeting her warm smile not leaving her face.
"Alpha..." she called her voice full of life
"Welcome Kamila" he replied taking her hand and planting a kiss on it. "Kamila I apologise for the scene you witnessed on your arrival, I -"
"My Lord, I have long forgotten about that, please the Elder is waiting. We will have plenty of time later" she reminded politely
"Very well then, shall we?" He asked leading her to the hall and she nodded taking her place at his side, walking with him
The moment they got to the hall silence fell upon it as every eye fell on them. He was glad her charm was working well. Leading her to the altar where they would exchange vows he glanced over his shoulder to get a glimpse of Nanan but she wasn't in the hall.
"We are gathered here today to witness the mating solemnization of Alpha Xerxes Dennis and Kamila Woods.-" the Elder paused when Xerxes' cold gaze fell on him. "Do you Alpha Xerxes Dennis take Kamila Woods to be your mate in sorrow and in joy; for better or worse, to take care of her and love her?" He asked going straight to the point and Xerxes glanced over his shoulder again in search of Nanan and he saw her; she met his gaze but her face held no expression. He searched inwardly and Mac was as quiet as Nanan leaving him empty "Alpha" he heard the Elder's voice jolting him to reality
"I do" he agreed not meeting Kamila's gaze. "You just made the worst mistake of your life" Mac hissed. He didn't know why Mac suddenly dislikes Kamila but that was for him to deal with, he had made his decision
"Yes, I do" he heard Kamila professed with joy in her eyes
"With the power vested in me, I hereby declare you Alpha and Luna; you may kiss your bride" he announced and Xerxes saw a spark in Kamila's eyes. He took a step closer and kissed her softly lingering a little while until Mac reminded him that he had kissed Kayden the same way the previous night making him jerk away. The crowd unaware broke into a thunderous roar signifying the beginning of the celebration. Music filled the air immediately and the delicious aroma of food filled the hall instantly. Despite the conflict in his heart, Xerxes pulled Kamila to him embracing her warmly. He looked back on time to see Nanan disappearing into the crowd; she was clearly upset with him
"What would you like to eat Luna?" He asked refraining from the embrace
"Anything my Lord pleases to feed me" she replied beaming
"Come with me then" he held her hand leading her out of the noisy hall to his quiet chamber.
"You look disturbed my Lord " she said when they sat side by side on his bed after eating.
"I just have a lot on my mind today, I'm sorry it bothered you" he apologised pushing a strand of hair behind her ear sweetly
"It was no bother my Lord" she explained touching his face warmly. He cupped her face with his palm in return, lowering his face to hers. He could hear Mac restricting him but he was deep into disobeying his wolf; he couldn't stop now. He kissed her and she returned the kiss expertly unlike Kayden. He broke the kiss to allow her breathe but she didn't look like one who was short of breath. She kissed his lips again moving to his neck and he jerked away. Mac was playing with his mind, deliberately bringing up similar scenes from the previous night.
"What's wrong" Kamila asked looking concerned.
"There's something I need to do before this Kamila" he confessed releasing a deep breath.