The Witch's Sabior"s Daughter

Chapter 6

IT was at least a nice night outside and the windows were all down letting the air blow in my face to help cool me down. It was not that far to the palace by our wolves, but considering I was driving instead of running, it took longer. The triplets were still quiet and not asking any questions. They were letting me get my thoughts together and my temper down before we got to the palace. I turned down the road for the palace. The lights from the palace lit up the entire area and it was almost just as bright as it was during the day. I saw the Royal Army wolves in the tree lines as they followed my vehicle to the main gate to be let in. I pulled up to the closed gate as a warrior approached my vehicle. “I am Krista Gregory, and this is my team. I am here to meet with King Drake and the council.” I told the warrior as I handed him my identification along with the triplets. He took our identification and stepped into the office at the gate. When he stepped back out, he handed me our identification and lifted the gate. “They are expecting you. Have a good night. The wolves will escort you inside and to the front entrance” the warrior said, as the gate lifted and our vehicle was surrounded by the massive wolves. The triplets looked and watched as we headed to the front entrance of the palace.

“Krista Gregory and her team are here, your Majesties” the guard called out as we were shown where to go. “Krista, it is a pleasure to see you again. I am sorry that it is on such terms as it is, but either way, I am glad you are here” Queen Lillie said as she hugged me. “Boys, it is great to see you as well. Please have a seat, the council will be in here in just a moment.” The queen said, pointing to a conference table. King Drake welcomed us as he walked into the room with the council, and we all stood and bowed. “No need for all of that, Krista. You are family.” He said as he gave me a hug. “Now what has happened that you needed an emergency meeting about,” he asked, concerned as we all took a seat.

I quickly updated the King and Queen along with the council on the events that took place with the attack and my findings. “Yes, we all read the report as soon as we received it and it is as always by our laws. So, what is the issue?” King Drake asked. I played the recording of the conversation that I had with Alpha Karl followed by the conversation that I had with my grandfather. “Has your father lost his mind,” my uncle King Drake yelled. “When I confronted him about what he had done, he accused my grandfather of getting to me like he had done with my mom” I explained as a tear ran down my face. No one, not even the guys, had ever seen a tear come from me, so they knew this was serious. “When I asked him what he meant by this his reply was ‘Nothing’”. I explained further. “He attempted to make me return to his office and even had the warriors try to stop me. Everyone here is aware that he no longer runs anything dealing with the pack. He is refusing to hand it over simply because he fears my mate is within my grandfather’s pack. I take care of absolutely everything. I along with Bryce, Brayden and Brandon. Taking this into consideration along with what he just attempted to do with my grandfather, I relieved him of his Alpha duties and the Beta of his duties as well. The Beta no longer even leaves his bedroom. All of this until an investigation by you all as to if my father and his Beta is competent enough and well enough to continue their responsibilities. And if that is to happen then I Krista Gregory will step down not only as acting Alpha, but I will give up any and all responsibilities within that pack” I informed them. “WHAT? YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS KRISTA” my uncle King Drake roared. The guys were silent as they heard what I said. “If Krista leaves the pack, then we will as well. She speaks the truth about our father. He no longer has any idea or cares as to the three of us. The only reason we have continued to stay is because of Krista” Bryce said speaking up as the other two agreed.

“Now you four calms down a bit please and let’s talk this out before anyone goes rogue” Queen Lillie said. “We will not be going rogue. We will be joining the Hells Revenge Pack and taking over for my grandfather”, I explained. Drake looked at me like I had lost my mind. “Krista, may I speak with you alone for a few minutes please”, Drake asked, showing me out of the room for a moment.

Once we were in his office, he told me to sit down and take a few deep breaths. “Now do you want to tell me what is on your mind really? I know there is something else to this other than what you are laying out for everyone.” he asked as he looked at me. “When I was on the phone with grandpa he mentioned the fact of my mom and who was responsible for her death, saying it was my father and the way he ran his business. Then when my father accused him of getting into my head as he had turned my mom against him, I honestly think that their accident may not have been just an accident”, I told my uncle as he listened. Drake hit his desk so hard that it broke it in half. I couldn’t help but giggle as the desk collapsed with him still sitting on it. “Oh, you think that is funny do you?” he asked smiling as he jumped up and began to chase me in his office like he did when I was younger and was trying to cheer me up. After a few moments of him chasing me, we both sat down. “I am sorry I lost control of my temper. Your mother’s death is one that I cannot wrap my head around either. I haven’t been able to since it happened. I agree with you that there is something we have missed with that investigation. I have heard your grandfather's opinions time and time again. However, there is nothing that I can find to prove any foul play. Now, as far as your father goes, I do not believe that he is capable of running the pack whatsoever. The only reason I have allowed it to go on this long is the fact that you and the guys have been doing a fantastic job in running it for them. That is not fair to the four of you in any case. Especially when he decides to use it against you to get his way. I want to ask you this though. You know where you stand between your inheritance of both packs, what are you thinking there?” Drake asked me. “Well, I am supposed to be meeting with Grandpa at lunch. He said he wants to speak with us about that. I know as long as my father has any control, he will never allow this to happen, but eventually I would combine the two packs. That was what my mother had said she always wanted to do, and it makes sense if I am to be Alpha of both.” I explained. My uncles’ eyes lit up. “That is exactly what I wanted to hear. You know the Hells Revenge pack has a bad reputation for the way they handle things. However, no matter how many investigations are done, your grandfather is strictly by the book and he makes sure they uphold our laws. Your father’s pack on the other hand, is the complete opposite. He tends to bend the rules in his favor to appease those he wants. This is why he was bypassed as King and the title descended to me.” Drake explained. “What did you just say” I asked, confused. “Your father is the oldest of the two of us, right?” he asked. I nodded my head and then I realized what it was he was saying. “I had no clue, I never even thought about that” I said taking it all in. “You know what that also means as well don’t you” Drake asked me with all seriousness. “No what?” I asked confused even more. “It means Krista that when the time comes for me to retire or die, then the throne reverts back to you and your children. That is why we have done things such as put you over investigations and kept you in with the council so you will get accustomed to the palace and the way things operate so one day either you or your children will sit on the throne.” Drake informed me.