CHAPTER THREE

AEDION'S POV

"Beta Xanth, get some to deliver the bodies of the warriors, to their families and send them our condolences."

"Yes, Alpha." He says as he bows his head and leaves.

"Alpha Tristan, I'm sorry for the inconveniences, I will see to it, that whatever, has been damaged will be repaired." I say and turn to leave.

"Alpha Aedion, please accept these pair of clothes and don't worry about , the repairs , we will deal with it. Says Tristan, he was always a kind,warm person especially around his mate. I wonder how he became Alpha with his kind nature and still managed to keep people under control.

" Sure."

Then I leave.

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The ride back home, to Asena was silent. In the car with just my beta and I , was purely quiet but the quietness screaming tension and a whole lot of I told you so.

"Okay, just let it out." I said, with exhaustion.

"Yes, I will. Aedion, did I not warn you of this incident. That woman knew exactly what she was doing she had anticipated that incident and her target was you. Our men were just caught up in the cross fire. You should have planned out our strategy. You know , your problem is that you think with emotions and not your head. Did you ever stop to think that catching her was too good to be true and that what those families of the warriors, will feel when they receive the bad news?" He said breathing heavily now, with all the frustration going on in his head.

"I understand your concern my friend but I couldn't just stand and let her do what she wants, when she was right in front of me."

"Yes I get it, but maybe you should stop this whole search party, before you are in too deep. What I mean is she is your mate and you can never change that , now that you met her its going to be hard to stay far away from her. Morrigan is nothing to you now. If ever , in the not so distant future, change your mind about her which I know you will, she will not forgive you after that rejection, so instead to make things worse put your differences aside and change that damned law." Xanth said.

"No, you are wrong, I rejected her, showing I will never take her back." I argued

He sighs "Ya but she did not accept your rejection, so my dear friend , you have dug a deeper grave for not only for the hottie who is your mate but for yourself too." He smirks and winks

I lowly growl but however he is right.

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AVYANNA'S POV

"Grandma, what you said is true about finding a mate." I said with glassy eyes as I sniff. I have been strong ever since I left him but in as much as I am known as woman of still , I have feelings and at times I'm vulnerable, which in fact is the side that my grandparents and Hunter will ever see. My tears were on the brink of being released again but I think I have dehydrated myself, the only thing I can do now is sniff.

I had told my grandparents what happened from start to finish without leaving any details. To be honest the least they could do was comfort me and I am grateful for that.

"Oh honey, I had anticipated it, all I can say is, I am sorry for what happened." She as said as she embraced me in a motherly hug.

"You know what, I am done crying." I say wiping, my tears and removing the blanket , I had on. And walked towards the front door.

"Where are you going?" Says my grandpa as he walks in with one of his famous chicken soup to make me feel better. Oh, Moon goddess what would I do without these two.

"I am going to meet , Hunter." I said with a determined tone. I promised him war and that's exactly what I am going to give him. I am a woman of my word and I do follow through with my threats. That Alpha King will see hell and he won't even know, what hit him. Absolutely nothing will stop me.

"The rogue leader?" My grandpa asks.

"Yes!"

"Why?" He questions.

I smirked at the cute old couple before me and they gave each other skeptical looks and looked back at me for answers.

"Because, I follow through with my threats." as I bang the door and leave the cozy little cottage.

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It was now two hours after, I had left the cottage, heading to the rogue territory. Hunter was the leader of the rogues and a good "friend of mine." But that's a story for another day. I had always felt a connection with the rogues, well probably because I am one of them in a way. The only difference was that I was born as a rogue and not directly forced into it and also I am a hybrid. That is why I leave on my own and not with them, but however, they are very accepting.

"You know a beautiful Lady, like you should not be walking alone in the forest especially at night."

I wipe around and saw Hunter sitted on a thick tree branch, looking down on me, with his signature smirk.

He then jumps down. I ran to him and hugged him. It feels good to be in the comfort of a friend's arms. Don't get me wrong my grandparents are my life, but sometimes they seem to suck at pep talks and comfort than Hunter. Then would be too many I told you so and why would you do that?

"Woah seems, like someone has had a rough day." He said as we break the hug.

"Don't act like you don't know what happened, you know everything." I said as I rolled my eyes. Its true, as a leader, you have to be cautious about your surroundings and that is exactly what Hunter does. Whatever happens in the wolf community, he has people who update him someone , they nicknamed Big ears, is the rogue gossiper. Therefore, I know and I'm sure he must have heard what happened to me or at least have an idea.

"Know what?" As he scratches the back of his neck. Something, he does when he is lying.

"Really now, Hunter you know exactly, what happened in NARAH." I said irritated.

He had a smug look on his face as he said" yeah I know. So the jackass is really your mate?" He curiously asks

"Yes and that is why I am here."

He raises one eyebrow suspiciously at me and asks the question, I have been expecting "What do you want me to do?"

"Oh a lot but first let's go somewhere private." I say whilst showing of my she devil smirk as some people might say because I have just declared war and I know the rogues have my back.

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"We start with the weaker wolf territories because those are a piece of cake, like DOMHNALL and REIKA. After, we take down the stronger ones. I said to Hunter and his right hand, Rhysand. For the past hours , we have been discussing, how I have planned my revenge and my theory is to dethrone him bit by bit. Firstly by attacking his territories. If there is one thing the Alpha King loves , is his kingdom and its quite obvious, everyone knows it. Therefore if we attack and I become in change of half of his kingdom he will be upset about it and it would be easier for me to avenge my parents. Then from there, Hunter has his own, plans. For some reason, he has a personal grudge with him, that he tells no one, not even me.

" That is a great plan Avy but that is not enough to make him feel as much pain as he made you feel." Rhysand pitched in for the first time. Rhysand is young looking as compared to Hunter and Alpha Aedion. He has long shoulder length hair, that is brown in color but if you don't look closely it will look like its a dirty blonde. His eyes are a piercing green that when they look at you, they look like they see more than you but that they reach your soul. He is one of the best rogue fighters , no wonder why he is the next in command in the rogue's community. His pearly white teeth are like the cherry on the top, to make his smile,wet a girl's pants. He is a hottie but to me he is more of a big brother, than a romantic partner.

Oh did I forget to mention , he is super protective of me.

"We will cross the bridge when we get there." Hunter exclaimed in deep thought. I wonder where is his mind is at.

"His right." I agree with Hunter. " I never said, I will end my revenge there, this part of my plan , is for the humiliation I went through today, then soon in the near future, it will be to avenge my parents." With every word of mine dripping with determination. I really cannot wait.

Rhysand sighs as he whispers to himself" I just don't want you to get hurt."

If it wasn't for my supernatural hearing, I wouldn't have heard that but I won't say anything.

"Your training begins tomorrow, with the rest of the wolves, we attack in a month." Hunter says.

Then he leaves.

"Well all of a sudden , he is in a bad mood." I say , sighing

Rhysand chuckles.

"He is just bring a bitch boy, he is always like this at the mention of that Alpha. You should probably get some sleep , training is not pretty."

"I don't understand why, I need to train, I have been doing that my whole life, I now need action." I say as we walk out of Hunter's office.

Rhysand puts his hand over my shoulder as we walk.

"You can never be too prepared."

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"Hello" my grandma says over the phone.

"Hy, I just called to let you know, I have arrived safely at the rogue's territory and I will be staying over night, so please do not worry." I say to my grandma. I had to call, she tends to overreact when I sneak out like earlier today or do not return home on time. However, I cannot blame her, I mean the poor woman had to leave with the fact her one and only daughter and son in law had to die unjustly. Then there is reckless me , who is technically doing whatever I want.

"Yes good, although I had already contacted Hunter." She says cheekly. We what I mean.

"How did you-

" I figured the only place, you will go is to Hunter."

"Wow, thanks for reminding me of my loneliness."

My grandma snickers.

"Goodnight, honey take care of yourself. Always know I love you." She says affectionately.

"I love you both as well."

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