Chapter 113

Brielle's POV

I suppose it was inevitable he would. Now that Julian has failed at his task. Everything in me fought to stay put, as Blake told me. He went out there alone. This is the first time Blake will see Xavier in this life. I wonder how he is feeling about seeing his brother. I can't imagine how he feels to see the person who was responsible for his death.

I hope he doesn't react rashly. No matter what, we can not afford to let our people get tangled in all of this. While I was busy distracted in my thoughts, pacing up and down, Kyle interrupted me.

" I am sorry, Luna, but you have to sit down. Pacing up and down won't help. It's making me feel uneasy as well."

" Oh, sorry about that. I'm just.. It's just.. Alright, I'll take a seat."

I know. I know, but I just can't help it. I'm nervous out of my freaking mind. Even seated, I couldn't stay calm. My leg was shaking, I had to stop it by placing my hand on it.

Morgan came in front of me with a mug which she handed to me. I took it.

" I made you some tea. I made it a little too sweet. It will calm your nerves. Have it and don't worry. You heard the Alpha. If he needs us, he will let us know."

She was right. I was so nervous about nothing. So far, there was no commotion outside, which meant that everything was still okay. I guess I was worried about how long that would last. I took a sip of Morgan's overly sweet tea. Dear lord, I felt like I was drinking diabetes in a mug.

I drank all of it and it indeed calmed my nerves. We did well with the breakfast feast. Now, with unwanted visitor, everything is stopped. Now I am not in the mood, but I still want to continue working for people. Sitting there and daunting over everything wasn't productive, so I pulled Morgan back to the kitchen. We continued where we left off, and I tried my best to pull my thoughts away from Blake and Xavier. I should have more faith in Blake. He will handle this.

Blake's POV

Xavier and I haven't spoken a word to each other since I went out to see him. Not one word. I moved this unrequited reunion to the cabin in the woods. I wanted this to be away from people and in private. So this cabin will be enough. It was just the two of us inside. I instructed the patrollers to keep close in case things went south. I hope they won't.

I didn't know what to say to this guy. Even with all these emotions in me, I still could think of what to say to him. Do I yell at him? Punch him in the face, torture him or kill him? What do I do? The answer just evaded me.

" Well.. this is awkward."

Xavier began, seated on the chair across from me. He was free and not tied. Somehow, I trusted he would and act rashly and try to pull something on me. I didn't respond to that. I just stared at him.

He sighed.

" Look, I know that I am probably the last person you would like to see, but I guess circumstances are that, that brought me here."

I still said nothing, still. I tightened my fist trying to control my anger.

After a little moment of awkward silence, I finally decided it was time to talk and sort this shit out.

" I'll cut to the chase. I know why you are here, and I am afraid you'll be disappointed."

He chuckled and I found that really offensive. And right then, a memory popped up in my mind. It was a memory of when we were young boys. Like my older brother, he was a little taller. Talking to me, he had to lean down a little, and he used to pat me on the head lovingly. I briefly shut my eyes to push that memory away. I am not going to let that distract me.

" Oh, dear brother. You haven't changed at all. It's fascinating."

" Do not call me that. I am not brother," I snarled, almost losing control over my wolf.

" Woah! Calm down. I mean no harm. I just couldn't help myself. It's been a while since I uttered that word but just now... it felt a little natural."

" I don't care. Julian attacked my pack, and he deserves to be executed for it, but that is kind of not possible at the moment, so he'll stay there. You can go back wherever you came from and forget about him."

His expression changed and he looked serious.

" I am afraid that is something else that is not possible. I won't leave this place without him. "

I scoffed incredulously. He was seriously undermining my authority.

"You can be my guest. Feel free to join him in the dungeon. I'm sure he would love you to keep him company."

He sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose.

" Look, this is not making any of this easy on either of us. I can here to call a truce. One of my pack members acted out on their own and, for that, I am sorry. I need you to allow me to take him with me and I will properly punish him."

" That is not going to happen. He stays here for his punishment and he will rot in that for his miserable eternal life."

I was not going to give in. Not to him. As far as I know, he is at a disadvantage. He is one man, and he can not fight an entire pack.

" Okay, what do you want me to do? I have come all the way to peacefully request you to let my Beta go. Things don't have to get harder than this."

I slammed my fist on the table angrily.

" What do you think I am? A push over?! What gives you the fucking right to walk into my territory and try to claim a criminal who not only attacked my people, he also tried to kill my father. Hell will freeze over before I let you go with him. Julian isn't going anywhere!"

I guess I shouldn't be surprised. The only thing that surprises me is that he came here alone. He must have thought I was still the same. He is wrong and I will show him.