Chapter 191
191 Blood rights ... Nathan The door of the room slammed shut echoing through my chest like a gunshot .
Lylas tear streaked face was etched into my mind .
| moved to go after her, but | had barely taken a step when a shadow blocked my path .
When | looked up it was Luna Vanessas brother , the Alpha Gab of Shadow Moon Pack .
We havent finished , Alpha Nathan , he announced quietly .
| dont have tfor this , | retorted , wishing more than anything but to drive my fist into his face that was
currently squeezed in a smirk .
Get out of my way .
Thats no way to treat guests , Alpha Nathan , he continued ignoring my warning .
We cdown here and you wont even listen to us ? Cmon ... sit for a minute while we talk .
Sit for a minute ? | scoffed , turning to stare at all the Alphas from the Southern region avoiding my gaze .
You all would seriously sit and do nothing while this is happening to? Today is supposed to be a major
highlight forand no one is saying anything .
What do you want them to say ? Luna Vanessa chuckled .
You want them to fight the truth ? Cmon , Nathan .
The world will not work the way you want it .
Sit for a while because until we settle this matter , Im afraid we cannot let you leave .
So youre going to holdhostage ? | challenged walking up to Luna Vanessa .
| know youve always been against my appointment as Alpha and | was willing to drop it ... drop everything and
walk away but with the way all of you in this room act ... | turned and pointed my fingers at each of them I think
Im going to hold on to it for a while ... maybe a long while .
Luna Vanessa met my gaze without flinching .
| started for the door again when Alpha Gab blockedagain .
Move , | growled , trying to restrain Ragnar who was bristling at the surface .
He wanted to go after Lyla so badly that he wasnt listening to.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe was reaching his breaking point .
Alpha Gab merely huffed , exchanging looks with his brother .
We can make this quick and simple .
All you need to do is cto an agreement with us .
What agreement ? | snapped turning to my father .
And you too , Dad .
Is that how much you hate , Lyla ? All of you sit here with smiles and evil in your heart .
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innocent of everything .
She doesnt even know what is going on and you had to break it to her like that ? She had to know eventually ,
Luna Vanessas second brother shrugged .
Shes an adult and a grown woman .
Just reach the agreement with us , Nathan , Luna Vanessa piqued .
Im not in the mood to banter words with you or anyone .
What agreement ? | spat facing her .
What more could you possibly want to take from her ? Think of it as an opportunity , Alpha Gab grunted ,
spreading his hands in a gesture that was anything but generous .
An opportunity to save Lylas life .
My heart stopped .
What do you mean ? Its a simple solution really .
Take Clarissa as your mate .
Well continue with the joining ceremony as planned and every accusation against Lyla , every single case and
paperwork against her disappears .
No trials .
No punishments .
Shell be free .
My heart plummeted .
Clarissa ? | scoffed .
So , this is why you wantedto marry your daughter ? | turned to Luna Vanessa again .
Im sorry but | cannot .
I do not even like her, let alone love .
I cannot be with her .
Shes a perfect match for you , Nathan .
An Alphas daughter , powerful , beautiful and far more suitable than Lyla .
Take her and the entire ordeal is over .
My stomach churned with disgust as | stared at him .
And if | refuse ? Luna Vanessa laughed and addressed her first brother .
Gab , | told you he wouldnt agree .
Hes always been like this towards her .
Despite all my advice to him and constant .
reminders that hes not invincible he never listens .
Alpha Gabs eyes glittered with cruel satisfaction .
Dont worry , sis .
If he refuses then Lyla would be escorted to the Alpha council in the west and be tried in the court there .
Not just that , she would be tried as an adult as well .
He paused for a minute and shrugged .
Who knows if shell survive their judgement ? Sfates are worse than death .
My knees buckled and | gripped the edge of the table to steady myself .
Shes innocent , | said my voice crackling .
You all know that .
That doesnt matter , Alpha Gab replied coldly .
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harmain Im 09.19 5 101 Blood nights sure the Southern Packs cant afford a scandal like this , Nathan .
What will the people think when they hear this ? Youve put not just us but Alphas in your region in at precarious
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My gaze darted around the room , seeking support but none of the Alphas met my eyes .
Except Luna Vanessa who had a chilly expression on her face .
Please , my voice cracked, the rage | was feeling earlier on had crumbled into desperation .
You cant do this to.
| love her, please .
Shes my true mate ... Alpha Gab sighed , feigning sympathy .
Love is a fleeting emotion , Nathan .
In t, youll see this is for the best .
Besides , the second brother added .
In a few months , youll thank us for letting your marry Clarissa and when the babies start coming , youll see the
advantage .
She comes from a strong bloodline .
Sometimes you might think you know whats best for you , but it might turn out not to be .
My chest heaved and my mind raced .
On one side , Lylas life hung in the balance .
On the other , my happiness and future was slipping through my fingers .
| clenched my fists , trembling with anger .
Ive never been so helpless in my life than today .
How could they forceinto such an impossible position ? It was alike askingto choose between life and
death .
| ran my trembling hands through my hair .
Givestto think ... Alpha Gab laughed derisively .
There is no tto think , Nathan .
We cannot let the preparations go to waste .
Decide now .
The room seemed to close in aroundas | stood there , trapped between impossible choices .
My chest felt like it was being crushed in a vice .
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