Alpha From the Ashes

4 Goodbye Wolf

Ivy POV

"He is very handsome, but he is not our mate" Lucinda growls in my head. Calm down I didn't say he was hot Iris did. "Do you forget we are one I know what you thought." I can think a man is hot that doesn't mean I will mate him. "Good because we will only be with our one true mate." I agree now calm down. Are you two excited about assuming your positions now? "I am I will be whipping the palace warriors into shape." I bet you will Jessie, I will be joining training sometimes to check on their progress. "You just want an excuse to kick some a**." That's true to but if they can defend themselves against me and my powers they will do well against our enemies. How about you Iris? "I'm a little nervous but I will make sure that the omegas assignments and workloads are fair." Good I want all our pack to be treated well as it has always been.

My father links me "Ivy, I would like you to come meet one of the Alpha's please." On my way dad. I excuse myself and join my parents. "Ivy this is Alpha Blane of the Stone Pack" my father introduces him. I reach my hand out and he takes it bringing it to his lips. "It's wonderful to meet you your majesty." Lucinda growls and I put my hand back at my side. Nice to meet you too. My parents step away and I want to kill them right now. "I was wondering if you would like to take a walk your majesty it's a lovely evening?" I would love to, but it would be rude of me to leave my celebration. "I understand I was hoping we could get to know each other." I think that is a wonderful idea I want to get to know all my Alpha's. We will be touring the packs so we can discuss any pack business while I'm there. "That wasn't exactly what I meant your majesty, I was hoping we could get to know each other on a more personal level." I do appreciate the offer but the only person I will be having a personal relationship with is my mate. It was very nice to meet you and I look forward to our visit. I turn and head back to my table before he can say anything more.

Blane POV

Timothy and I walk into the ballroom after the ceremony. You can go get yourself a drink while I find the Queen's parents. As I watched her walk down with her father, I was happy she is at least pretty if I am going to mate with her. I have no intention of being faithful to her, but I would hate to have to f**k her if she was ugly. Your majesties how are you both tonight? "Alpha Blane it's good to see you again, you can call me Alpha Rupert, not your majesty." "That's my daughter's title now." "I'm Leslie and we are having a wonderful night thank you for asking." The ceremony was beautiful. "Thank you, how is everything going with taking on the new pack after Alpha Parker's disappearance." Honestly, I just miss my best friend. I know I can never fill his shoes, but I am trying my best to be a great Alpha to his pack. It's hard to believe that someone attacked and killed all his ranked wolves. If I ever find out, who did it, they will wish they stayed hidden. "I know how close the two of you were, I'm sure he would be grateful for you taking care of his pack." "I'm glad that Marissa is safe and wasn't there during the attack." "I'm glad she has you to lean on, how is she handling everything?" She is doing well given the circumstances. She really wanted to come but didn't feel she could express her happiness properly yet. "We completely understand after all she has been through losing her mate after only six months together."

I would love to meet our new Queen. "Of course, I'll call her over." Once Ivy comes and introductions are made Rupert and Leslie step away which I'm glad for. Despite my charming efforts she is acting uninterested in my advances. She is talking about her mate like a typical she-wolf. They all have this fantasy in their heads of a happily ever after instead of the real world. Mates are a weakness so the Moon Goddess can control us. When she says they will be touring my pack I feel a little panic. I can't have Marissa or that ba**ard there when she comes to visit. I link Timothy I'm ready to head back to the pack. He finds me in the crowd. We need to handle a few things when we reach the pack. "Yes Alpha" he says as we get into the car.

Marissa POV

I can't believe that Parker thinks he can make me doubt Blane. He would never betray me after what we have done. "You are pretty stupid if you trust that a**hole he betrayed his friend." "You are not his mate; you are nothing to him but a warm body and a pawn" Eva growls in my head. Enough Eva nothing you say is going to turn me against Blane. You are never going to get your fated mate back, so you better accept Titus. " I won't be here to accept anything; I have already spoken to the goddess." "This is the last time we will speak, and I pray for your soul." "I hope that Blaze and Parker find a wonderful second chance mate because your bond to them is broken." As she says the last part, I feel a pain in my chest that knocks me to the ground. I start to claw at the burning in my shoulder. When I can finally stand, I run to the bathroom and the mark that used to rest on my marking spot is gone. Eva what have you done. "I haven't done anything you brought the goddess's wrath upon yourself I just delivered her message." I feel empty like a part of me is gone. There is silence, Eva answer me now. I try to shift, and I can't. She couldn't have left me it's not possible.

I immediately run downstairs to the cells to look at Parker's neck. Wake up mutt and show me your neck. He sits up looking confused. Do as I say I scream. He pulls down his dirty shirt and my mark is gone. This can't be happening. Marks just don't go away I never accepted his rejection. Wolves don't leave their humans. I'm a human, I can't be a human. I see Parker start to feel his shoulder and he smiles. I step in front of the cell even if I can't make you feel the pain of infidelity, I can still make you suffer. We can see how smug you are when I have you collared. The smile falls on his face. I call the guard to take him to the yard. Once we are outside, we lead him to a post in the middle of the pack yard. This is the worst punishment a wolf can endure. The silver collar drains you and your wolf. Wolves have even been known to die if collared for long times leaving only a broken human behind. "Please don't do this Marissa, have mercy." I grab him by the face save your pleading for someone who cares you pathetic wolf. Collar him now, I yell at the guard. The guard walks over with gloves on and picks up the collar placing it around Parker's neck. He immediately falls to the ground writhing in pain while the guard secures him to the pole. I'm just about to walk away when I hear a growl and turn to see Blane looking like he is ready to kill.