Chapter Twenty:

Damien placed Selene's body on the grass. I kneel down beside her and stroke her hair gently. Gemini and Jade took the other side and wept silently. The anger that was building inside of me was unlike anything I had ever felt. I knew at Astor stood not so far away. But others had gathered around and I could hear a few gasps. There was no way that Rebecca knew about this. If she did she'd be here next to Selene. She cared for all of us. She was my mother's solider. I inhale a rigid breath.

'Mistress..Your pain is radiating to those around you.' Shade's voice was timid. She was afraid to say anything to me? Why?

Niko what have you done?! You've taken someone I've known since I was a girl..You murdered her for no reason!

I notice Gemini and Jade physically flinch. I growl in frustration. My anger was getting the best of me. I can't believe that he would do this to someone that I cared about..someone that I thought he cared about...I let out a long exhale as warmth spreads through out my body and silver flames ingulf my friend. Gemini and Jade remained where they were. As did I. I won't leave until her body is Ash.

A hand rests on my shoulder. I turn my head and Lily kneels down next to me. Her face constricted with pain. Both my eyebrows shoot up in surprise and I close myself off. Her face relaxes alitttle and she wraps her arm around my shoulders tightly.

Was I really pushing my pain outward like that? I sigh and turn my gaze back to Selene. There was no horrific smell as her body burned. I reach out and touch her burning face softly and let out a small sob.

I'd kill him for this. He would die for taking her from me. I would make sure I was the last face that he ever saw.

*******ASTOR'S POINT OF VIEW*******

I watched my mate cling to my mother. My own rage rolling off me. How could her own brother do this to her?! Damien trips into my line of site causing me to growl slightly. He places a hand on my shoulder. As I make eye contact he wore a serious expression on his face.

"Alpha..The Luna..will she be alright?" His concern for his Luna touched me. I sigh and glance around him at my mate. I couldn't get a read on her emotions. She had closed herself off.

"I hope so. She's lost so much..and now the only family she has left has taken her friend.." Damien growls defensively and shakes his head.

"We won't let him get away with this will we?" I fell my eyebrows draw together...I wanted nothing more than to Rip out Niko's heart and feed it to him. But he was my Mate's brother and her only living relative. I didn't want to take that from her. And She wanted peace between our Kingdoms... Damien grumbles an apology. I nod and look back to my mate. She was looking back at me with a cold expression.

She almost seemed far away.

'Astor. Shade says that Freya's bloodlust is almost unbearable. She said her emotions are to unstable right now.' I mentally curse at Aro's statement. Then it wasn't a good thing.

I move to take a step toward her. My mother wraps her arms around Freya tightly and I watch as Freya melts into her embrace.

Freya needed a Mother figure right now. Not her mate. I was glad that my mother was trying to be there for her. Because I had no idea how to make any of this better for her.

I would make her brother pay for the pain that he was putting her through though. I'd burn that while castle to the ground if that is what she asked of me. I'd Rize that entire Kingdom from existence if that is what it takes to help her.

"What do you want me to do?" Damien draws my attention again.

"Find Raph. What ever it takes. He's the best warrior we have. Find him and make him come home."

****FREYA'S POINT OF VIEW.******

I was mentally exhausted. Supressing my emotions so that no one else felt my pain was taking its toll on me. Lily walked me all the way back to Astor's room.

I found myself in the shower. Just letting the hot water beat down on my tired body. Flashes of Selene's body crossing my vision as I closed my eyes. Without thinking I slam my fist into the wall of the shower. I could hear it crack under the pressure.

I didn't wash my hair or body. I had no idea why I even got in the shower. Maybe I wanted to be alone...Maybe I needed the extra warmth. I did t want to bother Astor. He was speaking to Damien. I let out a sigh and run my fingers through my hair.

I would need to find Damien and Thank him for carrying Selene to me. That much I was sure of. He didn't have to do it. But he did and no matter what state she was in. I got to decide how to bury her..I was grateful that he did it.

A light knock on the bathroom door draws my attention.

'I'll be out in a minute.' I spoke to Astor through our mind link. I hadn't found my voice yet..I didn't want to talk out loud.

'Alright love. I've had food brought up so you don't have to be around anyone. I'll be in my office.' Astor voice was soft inside my head. I didn't bother replying.

Once I was dried off I pulled on an overly large tee shirt and step out. A tray of food sat on a desk. With what looked like iced tea. I smile softly. Someone had my chicken and dumpling soup. I sit down and force myself to eat the bowl.

I didn't have the energy to starve myself just because i didn't feel like eating. I sipped on the iced tea and glance around the room again. I knew where Astor was but he was giving me space.

'We will avenge Selene.' Shade's voice inside my head was slightly comforting. It meant that I hadn't lost her this time.

"Blood for Blood."