"Don't do what you plan to do Narin." Amberle growls out while Geminie is helped into a simple black dress, one different from the blue ball gown she wore earlier.
"Amberle is right. You will regret this." The Future Moon Goddess states.
"Why shouldn't I? I don't need a runt for a mate." He chuckles out as a response. Angry, I shift into my skin form to feel a presence behind me and a shirt placed over my head. Taking in Matrix's scent, I quickly adorn the shirt and turn to glare at my mate.
"Do you plan to reject me Narin? Is that what the two Alphas are warning you against?" I ask, seeing him smirk.
"What else is there that the are warning me about Crystalline." A statement and not a question. Angry I take a deep breath and reach my hand out towards my necklace.
"Because we are mates. Soul mates Narin. We are meant to rule together." The crowd watches on with silence, their head moving back and forth. The King and his men on one side, the Princess and two strong she-wolves on the other. My heart feels like it is breaking as the guests get to enjoy the dram unfolding and I silently wish to gouge their eyes out.
"You are weak and worthless Crystalline. I don't need a weak mate!" He snaps back, the anger radiating him forcing me to recoil in shock.
"Have you forgotten the many times I sent you to the infirmary just sparing in skin? Or the times I kicked your ass while you are in wolf form with my bare human fists?" I shout, fighting back the tears threatening to spill. A hand is placed on my shoulder, comforting me as I deal with my i***t of a mate.
"You're just spreading lies!" Narin shrieks out, shaking as if I am spouting nonsense. Fine, if he wants to play this game then so can I. With eyes glowing, I direct my voice and allow the Royal command to leave my lips.
"Narin, by the power of the Royal Blood, I order you to tell the truth of whether or not I am weak!." His body goes rigid, his eyes blank as my command takes over.
"Due to training with the Princess, I have been sent to the hospital wing ten times both in human and wolf form." His voice is robotic and I smile, allowing the command to release my mate and watch as his rigid body drops to the floor. I can command the truth from him but I can not stop him from rejecting me. Mummers amongst the crowd talk about the harsh treatment from the King, from my father to me and the rejection that is soon to follow.
"Damn it Crystalline. I am so tired of you. The runt and outcast of the pack and the unloved daughter of the King!" Narin exclaims in anger as soon as he regains control of his body. I roll my eyes at his outburst, feeling Matrix move closer to me, his body just inches from mine.
"I, Narin Malkaric and future Beta of the Royal Pack reject you Princess Crystalline Thorn as my soul mate and break any bond that ties us together." He shouts in rage, standing protectively in front of my father while glaring at me. My heart shatters as a stabbing pain rips through me. My mate just rejected me in front of all to see.
"And I, Alpha King Alexander Thorn reject you, Crystalline Thorn from the Royal Pack turning you Rogue. You are no longer my child nor my heir." I screamed as soon as my father's words are uttered, the pain of the pack link being ripped from my body, severed like a head on the guillotine is so unbearable I wish death would take me right now. Strong arms wrapped around me keep me upright and from falling on my face.
"Matrix leave that rogue alone!" Alexander orders but I feel his arms tighten around me.
"No! My loyalty lies with Princess Crystalline!" Matrix retorts back, his anger radiating in his words.
"Are you stupid. You'll lose everything. A pack, your family. Even your Theta status!" Narin's voice pierces through the air. The chest that keeps me steady rumbles as I am scooped into the arms of my best friend, his hand keeping my face hidden in his chest.
"I'd rather become a rogue and train with Crystalline. As one of the few royals left, she will come back and take the throne. You never deserved to be King Alexander. You're nothing but a sterile man whore." Sterile. Alexander is Sterile. I try to keep this information while breathing through the stabbing pain, trying to keep myself conscious while blackness fades in and out. The pain of being rejected then turned rogue forcibly is one that can kill any wolf weak or strong.
"Let them leave. Tonight is a night of alliance with the Future Moon Goddess." His voice is muffled by the throbbing headache that threatens to knock me unconscious but Alexander is being merciful – for now.
"Like I'd continue an alliance with you." A female voice scoffs.
"Consider Silver Crystal Crescent and the allies of my pack your enemy Alexander. I do not accept you as my King nor as an ally." I feel my body being carried away after those words, a powerful boom alerting me to an explosion. But the pain keeps clawing at me, the darkness inviting me to fade away and stop the pain from continuing to hurt me.
"Hang on Crystalline, we are getting you out here." Matrix whispers, his voice the last thing I hear before the world around me goes black.