Chapter 32: Chapter 32

Rosalyn's POV

Sitting in my room, my eyes are watching Alessandro and his friend's pack, but my mind is full of recollections of what took place today.

Firstly I still can't believe my baby boy is back. After all this time, I thought I'd never see him again. I honestly thought I was hallucinating when I heard his voice begging me to wake up it sounded far away at first but then it became louder and I opened my eyes thinking it was a dream. When I felt a hand on me I thought it was Jermain but then his scent flooded my nose and I looked up and saw him. The first thing that came to my mind was that I hadn't woken up and was still dreaming or it was the lack of nutrients making me hallucinate. But when I heard his voice telling me he was a part of me was hesitant but I was still hoping what I saw was real and when he held on to my hands and I felt him, the countless emotions that took over had me bursting into tears. It was the most joyous moment of my life next to when I gave birth.

However, I noticed something was extremely different about him and when althea confirmed my suspicions I had my answer. The evidence was all there in his eyes, his aura, and mostly in his scent. I could smell the disappointment coming off him in waves he was disappointed in himself for doing something so reckless. I could also sense the change in his wolf, it was no longer the wolf he had before, it change, evolved into something else, something dark but powerful.

I knew what this meant it was already foretold. I read those reports that they had on Alessandro when he was with the council so I know what is happening to him and I know that they'll come for him now that he has awakened. This final transformation whatever it is will determine his fate, I have no idea what the council is up to but I do know that more than anything they want him to transform, and regardless of their kill order they are scientists at heart with a yearning to see their experiment through but I'd kill every living being on this earth before I let anyone take my baby. Now that Al is back I am determined to get my strength back because he cannot fight these battles that are sure to come his way alone.

The next thing that had my mind reeling was Jermaine. I'd finally taken everyone's advice and made up with him. Our conversation still fresh in my mind

Flashback

Alessandro, his friends, dad, and I were all in the room catching up when someone knocks on the door before opening it and walking in. I looked up to see Micheal walk into the room followed by Jermaine who was slowly scanning the space to see who was present.

"Hey guys" Micheal greets

"Hey" we reply in unison

"Uhm Alessandro alpha Ke'shaun has made his decision he would like to meet you in the back yard his mom and Isabelle are there I think they're ready to say their piece to the load of shit you have chained to your window," Micheal says

"Well I wasn't expecting them to have been so cooperative but it doesn't matter either way" Alessandro shrugged

Walking over to Kevin who was glaring daggers at him Alessandro picked him up as if the man weighed nothing a threw him over his shoulders. He kept shifting around trying to break free so Alessandro punched him in the side of his head knocking him out cold.

"Sweetie I'm gonna hang back here for a little while there's something that I need to do," I say via mind link

"I know momma, from what you've told me I'd say its long overdue

"I love you mi bambino and don't kill that bastard before I get there"

I love you more mom, and I wouldn't dream of it"

"Ok let's go," he says out loud walking to the door

Micheal walked behind him followed by his three friends and then dad who gave me a thumbs-up before leaving. I swear nothing gets past that man which is why I wasn't surprised when he told me he knew all along that he wasn't my biological father.

"Jermaine wait," I say stopping him as he's about to leave

He turned looking at me puzzled as I sat on the bed about to have an anxiety attack from how nervous I was.

"C-could I talk to you for a moment" I stutter

He just stood there staring at me like I just grew two heads. I know I haven't spoken to him in six months so I understand his reaction I'm also prepared for his rejection if he so chooses. He has every right not to want anything to do with me I know I hurt him.

"Close your mouth, Jermaine, your drooling" I chuckled at his stunned reaction with his mouth wide open

"Sorry I'm just really surprised that you're talking to me," he said sheepishly and I feel a pang of guilt tug at my heart

"Uh yeah Uhm that's what I wanted to talk to you about," I say nervously

"Oh ok" was his simple response

"Look Jermaine first of all I want to say I'm sorry for the way I've treated you over the past 6 months it was unfair and even though I had my reasons I convinced myself it was the right thing to do even though I knew it was wrong but I did it anyway. I was so caught up in myself I didn't realize what I've been doing to you, I hurt you Jermaine and for that, I'm extremely sorry" I apologize

"You don't have to apologize to me Rosalyn it's ok I understand. What you went through was traumatic, to say the least, and what that guy did to you-. I should be the one apologizing to you I promised you I'd protect you and I failed when you needed me the most" he replied

"You can't blame yourself for that Jermaine it wasn't your fault how could you have known that my mother would let someone rape me and if it wasn't for you he would have done a lot worse so as far as I'm concerned you did save me," I tell him

"Rose i-

"Look I'm sorry for the way I treated you I'm not completely ok but I'm trying. I hope you can forgive me Jermaine and if you can then I understand" I say unconsciously walking closer towards him

"I can't forgive you Rosalyn because there's nothing to forgive. You did nothing wrong" he says pulling me into his arms

It felt wonderful to be near him again it was like my whole body was given life after nearly dying. I had no idea how much I craved his touch until this moment.

"I love you rose and nothing can ever change that," Jermaine says looking at me, tears gathered in my eyes as I looked up at him.

"I-I love you too, Jermaine," I say also looking him in the eye so he could see it was the truth

Pulling me closer he gently placed his lips against mine. He was hesitant giving me the chance to pull away if I wanted to but there was no way I was gonna pull back. When I don't pull away he takes that as his answer and kisses me deeply pouring out all his emotions into the kiss, it was then that I understood how he felt about me. When we broke away from the kiss Jermaine wrapped his arms around me and we just stood there relishing in each other's embrace. Finally, I could have a happy ending.

A few minutes later we decided to head to the backyard since everyone was most likely waiting on us

Alessandro's POV

Mom, grandpa, my friends, and I were all in the room catching up when someone knocks on the door before opening it and walking in. Uncle Micheal walks into the room followed by Jermaine who was slowly scanning the space.

"Hey guys" uncle Micheal greets

"Hey" we reply in unison

"Uhm Alessandro alpha Ke'shaun has made his decision he would like to meet you in the back yard his mom and Isabelle are there I think they're ready to say their piece to the load of shit you have chained to your window," he tells me

"Well I wasn't expecting them to have been so cooperative but it doesn't matter either way" I shrug

Walking over to Kevin who was glaring daggers at me picked him up and threw him over my shoulder. He kept shifting around trying to break free so I punched him in the side of his head knocking him out cold.

"Sweetie I'm gonna hang back here for a little while there's something that I need to do," mom says via mind link

"I know momma, from what you've told me I'd say its long overdue

"I love you mi bambino and don't kill that bastard before I get there"

I love you more mom, and I wouldn't dream of it" I reply before closing the link

"Ok, let's go," I say out loud walking to the door. Everyone except mom and Jermaine follows

"So has he called them yet?" I ask

"Call who?" Uncle Michael asks

"Has ke'shaun called the council yet? I know they're still here" I say

"Wait what? I haven't seen them since you arrived I assumed they left after the meeting was over"

"Oh they're still here they never left they just concealed themselves so none could sense them"

Chuckling he says "yeah no one but you"

"And us," Sage says

"Ok listen up guys things are probably gonna get real messy the moment we step out of this house so here's the plan"

"Sage put up a strong barrier like the one before around Kevin and cast protection spells on everyone else don't forget mom and Jermaine as well as aunt gen and the baby.

"Ok got it" she replies then starts chanting

"Brandon, Aj, and uncle Michael I'm gonna need you guys for defense since I have Kevin I'm gonna be the main target so I'll need your help to fend off attacks from the pack while I deal with the council members most likely they'll ambush us at once so be on your guard and grandpa I need you to go find aunt gen"

"Got it" they all replied

We stepped outside into the backyard to see the pack gathered while ke'shaun, Amber, Izzy, their mom, and the warriors from earlier stood in front of everyone on a makeshift stage. At first glance, it would look as if it was the entire pack that was present but there were no children there and the only women present were the ones appointed as warriors. I smirked internally they could have at least been a little less obvious I mean come why bother gathering the pack why not let them conceal themselves until they were ready to attack. This plan of action is too obvious after all what alpha allows ab outsider to kill a member of their pack in front of everyone unless its a situation to prevent war and even then it would be this public.

Deciding to play the fool I walk through the crowd ignoring the murmurs and head straight towards the makeshift stage. Ke'shaun nods at me and I mentally commend his hypocrisy if it was anyone else he probably would have had them fooled. Walking towards the front center of the stage he begins to address the crowd

"Hello everyone. I have called this pack meeting today to discuss a few important things that happened over the past six months. As you all know my brother and Rosalyn was kidnapped by my father your former alpha six months ago however when we found them Kevin was missing as but we found one of his accomplice the former beta female Nora parker"

"Please bring her out" he to one of the men at his side"

I hear murderous growls from behind me sounding like mom and Jermaine's arrival, as I see two men bringing a weak battered woman out onto the stage. Turning back to his audience keshaun continues

"Because of the blatant disrespect and treason committed by these two towards our pack, our family they will be publicly executed by Alessandro"

Immediately there was an uproar the moment my name left keshaun's lips. Everyone took that moment to voice their objections

"Calm down everyone this has already been discussed and it was decided that he should be the one to do this as he was the one who found Kevin and brought him here when he didn't have to," Deshaun says

"Alpha we understand that but how can an outsider be allowed to perform such actions these are your decisions" one man shouts

"I'm aware of that but I have given him the authority to do this" he responds

The continued back and forth between these idiots were starting to make my head hurt and it was almost sundown

"ENOUGH" I bellowed in my alpha tone silencing them

"Now I did not come here to listen to you all bicker about who gets the right to kill who. Like I've already stated to your alpha I only came here so he and his family could say their goodbyes your alpha decided to make this a packed affair. Now I would suggest you all say what you have to so I rip this bastards heart out and get the fuck out of this insufferable pack its almost sundown" I say in a serious tone

"And who do you think you are giving our alpha orders you are not-" a woman's voice says but is cut off by the spell sage cast to shut her up

I turn to her giving an appreciative nod before turning back to keshaun and say

"Make it quick alpha I'm losing my patients"

Izzy was the first one to walk forward as I threw Kevin from my shoulder to the ground Aj immediately went to her side making her lean into him for comfort. She had multiple emotions written on her face the most common ones being angry and hurt. Looking at the man who she once loved the man who brought her into this world she says

"I never once thought that the man who was supposed to protect me would be the one to cause me the most harm. You have hurt and betrayed us all for the last time and the death you are about to receive is too good for you but I know the moon goddess will deal with you appropriately. I hope you rot in hell for all you've done"

Tears fell from her eyes as she spoke. When she was finished Aj wrapped her in his arms and walked her over to where Brandon and sage were whispering words of comfort to her. I'm glad they found each other after everything Izzy had been through she deserved all the happiness in the world and I knew Aj would take care of her.

Up next was Grandma. The anger and betrayal she's feeling are so strong they wrapped around her like a blanket. She looked at Kevin who upon until this point hasn't spoken a word, this man truly is heartless.

"I have nothing to say to you but good riddance and that I hope Alessandro makes your death as painful as it can be," she says before fishing a ring from her pocket and throwing it in his face slapping him across the face then walking away.

Afterward, Jermaine walked towards him with eyes filled with unfiltered hatred. He didn't say as he came towards Kevin then grabbed him by the scruff of his neck and punched him in the gut twice. That was the first the man had made as sound as he coughed up blood. Keshaun quickly moved towards them but I stood blocking his path

"Uh uh uh wait your turn alpha"

"He's attacking him Alessandro this was not a part of our deal" he argues

"We agreed to let them say they're goodbyes this is how Jermaine decided to say his"

Before keshaun could protest further a scream was heard and we all turned to see Jermaine dropping a syringe to the ground as well as Kevin's body. The scream came from the older man who was now writhing in pain

"What did you do to him" keshaun growled out

"Oh nothing just a lethal dosage of nightshade mixed with wolfsbane" Jermaine replies in nonchalance

"What the fuck are you crazy? He's your father"

This seemed to have pushed Jermaine over the edge as his eyes turned a shade of yellow almost golden as he grabbed keshaun by the neck

"DONT YOU DARE EVER CALL HIM MY FATHER AGAIN THAT ABOMINATION STOPPED BEING MY FATHER THE DAY HE PUT HIS HAND ON MY MOTHER AND YOU FEEL SORRY FOR HIM, THE PAIN HE'S FEELING IS NOT EVEN A FRACTION OF WHAT ROSE AND I HAD TO GO THROUGH" he spat coldly before letting go of his brother and walking away

Halfway across the stage he turns and says "oh by the way I Jermaine black reject you keshaun black as my alpha and hereby renounce my affiliation to the Howling moon pack" then continued to walk away

Feeling the bond between him and his brother break Ke'shaun stumbled almost falling to his knees. Unable to see him fail at anything else I quickly grabbed his shoulders and helped him steady himself so he wouldn't fall. I may hate him but I'm not heartless he's an alpha and his pride is all he seems to have left and losing that in front of his pack the people he's supposed to lead would be his undoing.

He looked at me in surprise before covering it with an emotionless face. I let go when he's found his balance and we both take a step back distancing ourselves.

Turning back to the old man in pain I say "well are you gonna sat anything alpha" I ask not taking my eyes off Kevin

Surprisingly he answers with "No, I have nothing to sat to him"

Nodding I picked up the man I'd been itching to kill the moment I met him then turned to my mom and say

"The stage is all your momma"

She looked at me confused as did everyone else. Now originally I had planned to kill Kevin myself but after hearing the whole ordeal of what my mom and Jermaine went through I decided it would be best to let her settle the score as it may help her to heal.

"What do you want me to do son?" She asks

"Well I did set out after Kevin to avenge you since I thought you were dead but obviously your not so he's yours to kill," I tell her

Nodding in understanding she motions for them to bring Nora closer as well then she said

"I appreciate what you did mi bambino but there's only one person I want to kill but I know someone who killing Kevin would better benefit"

"Jermaine get over here," she says

His eyes lit up the moment mom calked him over he practically speed walked over there. Standing behind them I watched as Nora looked up at mom with a disgusted face mom in return smirked at her and I saw that glint in her eyes she always gets when she catches her prey

"Hello mother, didn't I tell you never to let me get my hands on you or I'd kill you"

"You. Bitch" Nora sneered

"Tsk tsk tsk now there's no need for name-calling mommy dearest. Besides if I'm a bitch as you say then I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree huh" mom teased

"You little whore you can never truly kill me I'll always be at the back of your mind haunting you til your death along with the henchman that I allowed raping you even in death I always win" Nora yells

"Well you may have shattered me mother," mom says in a serious tone as she pushed her hand in Nora's chest wrapping it around her heart

"But you'll never break me!" She growls her eyes darkening as she ripped Nora's heart from her chest and squeezed it.

A tear fell from mom's eye as she let outbreathe I doubt she realized she'd been holding. I walked up to her and pulled her into a warm hug, finally, she could be free. We then turned out attention to Jermaine who was busy slowly torturing Kevin. I saw him break a few of his bones causing them to scream out in agony then he took the syringe which had earlier held the poison he injected Kevin with and pushed the needle inside his father's left eye. He then repeated this action with the right eye then both his ears, I had to say watching that gave me chills and I made a mental note never to piss Jermaine off.

When he was finished he then took out a pocket knife and slit Kevin's throat as we all watch him bleed out until he was dead. Knowing that man is a tricky bastard and walked over to him and ripped his head off just for good measure, don't want him coming back from the dead now, do we.

Mom sighed walking over and hugging from behind, resting her head on his back she says "it's finally over"

Jermaine turned in her arms smiling before he responds with "yes it is" then kissed her

They stood there sucking faces for a few seconds before I couldn't take it anymore and yelled " my eyes my poor delicate eyes. Come on you guys ain't nobody wants to see  that" making them break away and start laughing

After our laughter quieted down I looked at all my family members and said "it's sundown guys let's leave this place and go home"

They all nodded and we turned and started walking away. I reached the steps before ke'shaun's voice stops me saying

"Alessandro, wait"

Then when I turned around, the sight before me made my wolf go mad with rage and all hell broke loose.