Chapter 8 - The Fourth Blood Wolf

Alpha Reese’s POV

Now in my office Rye made it clear that she doesn’t want to be treated like a pup. We’re currently going through a few discussions as to not overwhelm her but failed and the next thing I know Cal is banging on my door followed with my sons voice then Ron’s son, I was so angry but seeing Rye’s expression I instructed Kade to open the door what I didn’t expect was Cal to attack my son, as son as he lunged I reacted flinging myself between the boys I got my son but Cal’s claws caught onto my arm leaving a gash, the others sought to intervene but I halted them the moment he said she was his mate. They all stood around him Rye instructed everyone to step back but Ron and his son wouldn’t budge so she quickly lunged for Cal immobilising him.

The pain was evident on her face as Cal’s claws dug into her skin the commotion drew a crowd but I commanded them to leave in case it worsens the situation hoping the pups wouldn’t take notice, his wolf, Kova, seems as mature and acts an alpha normally would as soon as Anna calmed him down his eyes changed back from their ice blue with gold specks but he seems unaware of what happened Rye promises to stay by his side before he falls asleep. Out of nowhere Patricia comes running in like a mad woman checking the pups and takes Cal in her arms, “ Cal! What happened? Rye, you’re bleeding!” She reaches for Rye’s arms but she moves away saying, “ I’m fine just take care of him.” Rye let’s her carry Cal away and slowly follows after but is stopped by Anna, “ Tori, if Cal is my mate, does that mean… you’re my sister?” Rye grabs ahold of her hands and says, “ Call me Rye. We have a long way to go to be family, for now, you can see me as a protector. You’re important to him that makes you important to me. I’m sorry if I scared you but please don’t be afraid of Cal.” Anna smiles happily up at her, “ I won’t. What about you.” Gamma Rean informs her, “ The doctor can look at that.” Rye simply says, “ I’ll heal. Come on Anna, let’s go see Cal.”

And with that both girls are off following Patricia along with Harvey. I’ve been trying to bring up the topic of having Rye meet Andrea Kinroy but after what just happened I don’t think Rye will be leaving Cal’s side anytime soon. It’s been three days since Kova’s awakening and since then Rye knows that my son is responsible for Cal’s bruises and has made it clear that she’s not afraid to hurt him if he does it again. Doctor Kinroy says that he’s body is just exhausted and needs rest due to his wolfs forceful awakening, Anna would visit from time to time and Patricia and Harvey as well but Rye herself hasn’t left Cal’s side not for a second which avoided the occurrence of meeting Andrea since their room was a couple doors down the hall. On the third day Cal had awoken and as much as I hated putting Rye in a situation I needed her to meet the Kinroys because they’d be leaving the very next day for their pack, at lunch time I asked her to come to my office to finish our discussion and meet someone.

Cal has been asleep for over two days I and Alvira have been transferring energy to Kova during the time since I never left his side, Patricia and Harvey have been spending more time with us and from time to time Anna would visit to spend time with him, we also got to know each other which happened to be how I found out where all his bruises came from. Alvira tells me she feels like their wolves know who I am but are unsure how to react without telling their counterparts all they know is that their wolves are keeping something from them, she tells me that they might know who we are and not to worry because we can trust them and for the first time in two years I actually believe that.

The day Cal woke up is the day the alpha told me that we need to finish our talk and that there’s someone I need to meet, as I make my way to the office Alvira gives me one last update, “ The alpha’s wolf Zeon, says there’s a women waiting to meet you, her name is Andrea. It seems she may know something about us…” Rye is high on anxiety, “ What if they know who we are… What if they tell dad, I can’t let that happen… I have to protect Al and Kova just woke up….” Vira reassures her, “ We will protect them I won’t let anything happen just… if something does happen don’t fight me, let me take control…” Rye replies, “ …I trust you.” And with that I knock then enter the office, inside with the alpha and his mate is the Beta, both Gammas, Harvey, a man and a woman, both wolves as well and Doctor Kinroy. They’re both facing the alpha, the woman must be Andrea, something about her makes me straighten up but the moment her eyes meet mine she rips the left sleeve of her blouse revealing the Blood Knight tattoo on her bicep and takes a knee bowing with the shocked expression still pasted on her face as she speaks, “ Alpha Rydian… I can’t believe it, you’re alive! My wolf is excited to meet you again… it is an honour Your Grace. I…”

It was only then that I realised that Vira came out growling, “ I am not your alpha!” The woman kept her head bowed waiting for my command just like the Knights did for my father, Andrea, “ Your Grace…” Rye, “ Don’t call me that! Alzarsi!” (Stand up!) I was so caught up in the moment that instead of commanding her in my father’s language, French, I used my mother’s. Everyone stood with stunned look on their faces while I marched towards the door prepared to leave but someone holds me back, Beta Kade tries to get her attention, “ Wait Rye! You don’t have to run anymore.”

Alpha Reese reassures her, “ He’s right. You can trust us. We will protect you.” For the first time Harvey spoke, “ The accusations…” I growled, “Trust! Protect!... What makes you think I’ll trust you?! I can’t trust anyone?!” I ripped my hand away, Andrea was still on the floor kneeling I could see everyone’s lips were moving but I couldn’t hear anything both my and Vira were beyond infuriated. This time their knowledge of me made us feel threatened that they may have informed my father and were lying to me, I should have trusted my instincts, Vira shoved me to the back of my mind and I willingly let her. I saw the change in my vision, felt it as my claws and fangs lengthened, fur sprouting and growled as they tried to approach me but this time all their wolves came out and kneeled before me, baring their necks in submission, all except Alpha Reese.

I wanted blood, they knew I wasn’t done, I went straight for him, how dare he challenge me. I went straight for him but Kade caught me from behind and held on tightly as I struggled against his hold, from his hold I could tell he was trying to be gentle with me but found it difficult. I could see their lips moving but words I could not hear, this feeling started getting way too familiar and as soon as my gaze landed on Alpha Reese something else familiar tugged at the edge of a memory, I looked to him and could feel a grin coming on as Alvira commanded Kade’s wolf to let go, “ Let go of me, half-blood!” It worked, the moment he let go I looked to Alpha Reese and commanded, “ Submit, Zeon!” You could clearly see how conflicted he looked, his body was visibly shaking I didn’t know if it was from anger of Zeon threatening to shift or from the resistance towards my command, now the scene itself got way too familiar.

It took minutes before my vision morphed into something from a memory, a boy appeared in front of me badly bruised, arms in odd directions, bloody, screaming, crying, bones still snapping here and there. His kneeling form angered me it wasn’t a proper submission but his blood excites me, I knew exactly what he’d done, he’d hurt someone very important to me, Andrew, my twin. I then took notice of two other boys on either side of him shaking and whimpering out of fear then out of nowhere arms wrapped me from behind and I knew it was Andrew I was protecting him from them, another figure came into view in front of me, mommy… her porcelain skin, red fiery hair, her loving smile and especially her night blue with golden specks eyes took hold of mine and I couldn’t hold back my tears, her figure came towards me and I threw my arms over her shoulders, holding on tightly as if she could disappear any moment.

I knew my mother was dead but this was nothing like the dreams, night mares or figments of my imaginations where I’d be running towards a figure I could never reach, she was here in my arms hugging me back I didn’t care whether it was real or not, I missed her, if only for this moment I’ll believe it’s her… my mommy… For the first time in two years I broke down, “ Mommy… I missed you… please don’t leave… me. I’m tired… scared… I almost … lost Al, daddy… hates me… Andy hates me… I miss home, my friends, Alec… I don’t know if Cay and Gina are alive.” I cried harder clinging on tighter as she did the same, “ I don’t want… to be alpha. I don’t want this… mommy I … I’m sorry… I ki… I killed…” The arms around me also got tighter, I could feel the woman, mommy’s tears trickle down the side of my face and for a moment I remembered the sound of her voice and it reminded me of what she’d always say to me, “ Il mio amore sono qui per sempre.” (My love I’m here forever) but this voice didn’t say that this one said, “ Sweet heart, I’m here for you, always.”

Her words snapped me out of my short-lived fantasy, I pulled away to carefully look at the persons face and it was her, Patricia, giving me the most loving, teary smile I’ve ever seen and I couldn’t help but pull back, slowly turning to see the person behind me, a small part of me wanted it to be Andy. I whisper slowly as I turned, “ Andy?” but it wasn’t him, it was Alexyn fully awake with tears pouring down his face, crying as he looked up to me, “ Towi… I’m sowwy… Please don’t leave me… I’ll do evewything… you say… I won’t fight with…”. I cut him of by pulling him into my embrace, “ Don’t ever say that I’ll never leave you. I promise…. You know there’s something mommy always says and I’ll always remind you… Sono qui per sempre.” (I’m here forever)

Vira opened her mind link to Al, “ Al, Kova whatever our decision is just remember it’s what’s best for us. Go up and rest I’ll come once I’m done.” I wiped away his tears and waited as he nodded and made his way out of the office. I turned to everyone in the office before fixating my gaze on Alpha Reese mind linking Vira, “ I really hope I’m doing the right thing.” I tried putting on a straight face before speaking, “ Alpha Laden I would like to properly introduce myself. I am Rydian Victoria Van Ell, first born of Alpha Draxton and Luna Cassidy Van Ell, heir to the Blood Knight Pack and… and the Fourth Blood Wolf.” The room went deathly silent, some were left agape, others stunned, one immensely proud, Andrea. Alpha Reese just smiled then came and knelt in front of me, “ It is an honour to meet you. I meant what I said, I give you my word we will protect you.” I just nodded as I couldn’t begin to form words, everyone in the room bowed out of respect even Alpha Reese.