Chapter 82

Chapter 8282. An Alpha
ALEJANDRO
I looked over at Rayhan as we stood outside the entrance to the Sangue Pack, his hair was pulled into
a bun and he had a frown on his face. “This is it.” I said quietly. “Sometimes, admitting that we made a
mistake takes a lot, for you to want to do this yourself, I’m proud of you, and I’m sure more than me,
Rafael would be prouder.” He nodded, as Kiara placed a hand on his arın. “We got this, and besides,
we’re doing this together.” She said, giving him a warm smile. “Don’t make me out as a good person, I
only regret that others suffered, not for what I did to those individuals.” He said, looking at the gates.
Kiara nodded. “That is enough in itself.” I replied. “Hm, does Marcel know we’re here?”
Rayhan asked quietly I nodded. “Yeah, someone should be here to escort us inside.” I replied, pulling
Kiara into my arms, A few days after my picnic date with Kiara, Rayhan had rang to ask that although
Leo refused, if it was ok to visit the Sangue pack. He said he wanted to apologize to those who
suffered indirectly from his actions. I was proud that he . himself wanted to do this. We all knew it
wouldn’t change the past, but at least it would give some sort of closure to those who had suffered.
Marcel soon arrived, and after meeting us, we all walked through the grounds. “How are you holding up
since he left?” I asked him, referring to Leo. He gave me a small smile. “It’s hard. Even though he gave
me a lot of stress, he was always looking out for me. Leo has a good heart, he’s just…” “Hurting,” I
finished, “He had a point, we all fucked up.”
Kiara brushed back a strand of her hair as the wind blew through the trees. She looked as beautiful as
ever, with her sandy brown hair pulled back into a braid, and a few strands framing her face She wore a
green silk blouse with a black print on it and black trousers. She looked at me and I pulled her close,
kissing her lush lips softly Delsanra had wanted to come as well but Rayhan had told her he’d rather
she didn’t. I understood his point. After all, this pack was the pack where her abusers lived. It would still
be triggering for her, although I knew she was a strong woman. Besides, she had done nothing wrong,so she need not to apologise Rayhan coming was more than enough. “What do you plan to do? Are
you sure you don’t want me to call a meeting?” Marcel asked. “No, we will see them individually, a visit
not a command for a meeting. Right now, We are here to apologise, and summoning them isn’t going
to help that.” I said coldly. “I agree, and if they don’t want to see us that’s ok too, no one is to be
forced.” == Kiara added, looking at Marcel. He nodded, sighing heavily as we reached the first house.
“‘I did tell them I’d be stopping by.” He said. I nodded as Marcel rang the doorbell. Kiara had wanted to
bring gifts, but we had decided against it. We weren’t here to display our wealth… To admit we are
wrong, doesn’t make one any less. “Alpha…” The woman at the door paled the moment she saw me
and Rayhan. Her heart was racing as Kiara stepped forward, smiling gracefully. “May we come in for a
few moments? It won’t take too long.” She said softly, “Opal, who is it?” A man’s voice came before he
came into view.
His eyes snapped to Rayhan, and I realised he was definitely one of the men he had beaten..It took me
a moment to pair him to the files, files I had already burned a few days ago. There would be no fucking
records on them unless they committed a crime by will. This was the man whose child had been killed
when he had refused to beat Delsanra… The tension was thick. I stepped inside the house, making the
woman back away. “Momma!” A child came running. She was around the twins’ age and she looked at
us curiously. “Go to your room, Ophelia.” Opal commanded her and the girl obeyed. “Can we have a
quick word?” I asked, doing my fucking best to sound calm, i was already trying to suppress my aura
entirely They nodded as the man wrapped his arm around his mate. I could smell their fear, and feel
their distrust. It showed they only agreed because they felt they had no Choice. “Please sit, Alpha
King.” The woman murmured, we all sat down, and it felt too fucking small in here. The man remained
standing as his mate sat down, her heart thundering with fear as she gripped her mate’s hand that now
rested on her shoulder “The reason we are here, is to apologise.” I said quietly. “I’ll take it from here.”
Rayhan added looking at the man. “Years ago, I came here, blinded by my pain and rage. My only goal
was to hurt all those who had hurt my mate, but without even realising … I did the very same thing that
I was punishing others for. I hurt you, but indirectly I also harmed your mate. A woman who wasinnocent… You lost a child for refusing to beat the very species you hated. I can’t imagine losing a
child… I too would do anything to protect them, so I’m sorry. It won’t take back what I have done and it
won’t change the past but I apologise.”
He lowered his head to the man, who looked surprised. The woman looked up at her mate, her eyes
glittering with unshed tears of surprise. “It’s fine… it’s in the past.” The man replied curtly. Rayhan
shook his head. “No. Whether it’s in the past or present I still made a mistake.” The man smiled slightly
and nodded. We all did, but we are beings, we are made to make mistakes. It’s fine, you need not
worry about it. Thank you for your apology.” “Thank you for accepting it, I’m sorry for the loss of your
child at the hands of Endora.” Rayhan said quietly. A silence fell in the room, but somehow, I fucking
knew this small gesture would help the couple in their healing. “There is always light.” Kiara said *
Warmly.
Leaning over she placed a hand on the De woman’s knee, and I sensed her healing aura flowing into
the woman. No doubt, healing whatever internal damage there was. The woman visibly relaxed, and
Kiara simply smiled at her, ‘I think I will start going around to every pack in the country and offer to heal
what I can. Although we have always made it clear that everyone is welcome to come to us. It’s
obvious not everyone does or can.’ ‘Sounds like a fucking plan. Proud of you, Amore Mio. Our eyes
met, and she smiled softly at me, She was my fucking life. We left after a short while, going on to the
other houses. There were a few who refused to see us, but that was understandable. Those who had
their mates killed were more hostile, but still Rayhan did his best. I knew he didn’t regret killing those
men, Inat he did feel for those who suffered because of it. Once we were done and we fare stated at
Marcel’s having some refreshments, I looked across at my brother. It was now my fucking turn. “I also
owe the Sangue Pack an apology. I promised you all a fresh start but didn’t hold true to my fucking
word. Going forward, that’s going to change. The files I created on this pack have been destroyed, and
as for those who were orphaned back then, those children will have funds created for them so they canNavig@te back to th€ roots of thïš substance at n0v^lebookhave a good start to life and a good education.” I said. Marcel smiled. “You don’t owe us an apology,
Alejandro; you have done so much and we appreciate it. You have given me my share of the Rossi
empire and it is more than enough for me to cater for those orphans, although the number is extremely
high.” “And that’s why I’m fucking helping, don’t fucking argue with me.” I growled. “Alright, I won’t. You
know this life we have id because you gave us the chance.
Going forward, 1 too hope that we can carry on stronger than ever. I’m sure Leo will come around. This
action from you, Rayhan, was truly admirable, no matter how hard it was. Our mates mean the world to
us, and you only did a mate’s duty. Yet you were man and alpha enough to admit the damage it did to
others. It’s not something easy for us of Alpha blood to admit, but you did it. Humbly and earnestly. You
are a son that anyone would be proud of, and I know that Rafael will be proud of you.” He said in a
voice so similar to Rafael’s that it fucking tugged at something inside. Rayhan smiled slightly. “Thank
you.” He said quietly. “Yeah, he fucking would be…” I said as I leaned forward, picking up my cup of tea
from the table. A ray of sunshine fell over my hand, Illuminating the room in a warm glow, and I turned
towards the window I hope you are proud Raf are you watching over us? Kiara placed her hand on my
thigh, sending sparks of warmth through me. I turned, smiling at her. . “To bonds of every kind.” Marcel
said, raising his teacup. Rayhan smirked as he raised his own and we all followed suit, clinking our
cups together. To family, friendship, honesty, loyalty, and to fucking equality. – I downed my cup, giving
them a cold smirk as the hot liquid ran down my throat. Yealı, to better times.
_ _ _ _ _
ENRIQUE
I walked through the empty halls of the Escarra mansion, a place that had remained empty for the last
few years. The sun shone through the window, and I was able to see the dust particles that hung in the
air.Hugo walked behind me. Over the last few weeks, he had become my shadow. He had been our family
butler before father had refused to allow him to come along to take care of me and my mother when we
left Puerto Rico. He was the one who had saved me the day I almost died, the day that mother was
killed. 1 “‘The Lycan King wanted to stay in touch with you, no?” I asked coldly. “He… is only worried for
your wellbeing, young master.” I frowned. No. No one cared for me, The memory of him killing my
father when I begged him not to. Hours before that fight, I had learned of the curse on our family… the
deal with the devil and how father had come to England to find a way to protect me. He only wanted me
to not go through what he and our forefathers had. “From this day forth, you will refer to me as Alpha.
Anyone found to be conversing with the Lycan king will be punished.” I said, my voice loud and dear as
it echoed * In the empty halls “Youn Alpha **The passage of the Alpha ceremony will be held tonight. I
will officially take my place as the leader of this pack, and I expect everyone to listen. The Escarra
name will not be forgotten… I will fix this pack and… I will need your help, Hugo. I promise to pay you
well.” **Young master… I would help you without being offered a pay, my duty is to “No. I don’t need
loyalty to my family, need you to promise your loyalty to me. To show me that I am your Alpha.” W “Y-
yes young master.” Hugo whispered. “What did the Lycan King ask you after I was taken away?” I
asked, knowing Hugo had spoken to him “He asked if you had someone to take care of you.” Hugo
replied. *And you also called him.” I said, staring help: Nothing.” I need no one. ‘Yes of course, Alpha.”
“You may go Hugo, I want to be alone.” “Ah… Yes of course young mast- I mean Alpha.” He walked
away and I opened my hand, staring down at the clear quartz crystal necklace that was wrapped with
gold metal wire with distaste. I don’t know why I didn’t just throw it away… I didn’t want it. The stupid
Lycan had given it to me even when I left it in the bathroom. A flare of anger rushed through me, and I
flung it across the centre courtyard, my heart thumping. “I hate you! It’s your fault! It’s your fault that
everything went wrong!” I shouted, my voice ringing in all directions. “I will never be the Alpha I was
meant to be because of you! You took away my life!”
I refused to cry, but the pain was so much. I just prayed to whatever god there was above that I never
saw her or her family ever again.Moonlight Muse
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