Chapter 67: Chapter 67

ATLAS:

Apprehensive, that's exactly how I'm feeling right now watching my female head to the center of the training field where everyone is already gathered waiting for us.

I keep trying at all costs not to accompany her, she wants to solve this alone and show her authority, so I don't intend to go against my partner's will.

Some representatives from other kingdoms are also present, including my parents and Mel, with whom we had a brief conversation as soon as we arrived, trying to clarify everything briefly and objectively.

The Collins reaction wasn't the best, Christin had to be held back from attacking Pietro who was a few meters away from us.

I sigh when I see her take a position and ask Maria to stay by her side, while she looks at Pieteo to approach, which he promptly does, facing them with his head down.

Mel began to explain the situation to everyone, letting them know about the matter and of course, the reaction of revolt and indignation was clear on the face of everyone present.

Some even took a stand asking for a death sentence, something that didn't surprise me as as a kingdom we take care of our own so killing the one who killed innocents made sense.

However, I know that Mel wouldn't be so extreme, she can feel anger, betrayal, frustration, and many other negative feelings, but she wouldn't be herself if she didn't feel compassion and pity for the one she considered very much.

— ... Anyway, Pietro was responsible for the deaths of innocent people and even my kidnapping and therefore he must be duly punished— if pronounced after having reported the events. I see the cries for "death" becomes more intense.

A loud and strong growl made everyone immediately shut up, letting his Supreme decree the proper punishment that she would find convenient.

— He will be banished from the kingdom and cannot be accepted in any other, so he will only have the world of humans to shelter in— Mel pronounces firmly looking at Pietro still crestfallen— besides his companion bond with the lady here beside me will be undone indefinitely until he pays for his deeds and has true repentance. We will get in touch with an ancient sorcerer to perform the spell— as soon as the words are pronounced I see Pietro quickly raise his head with a look of pure despair looking at Maria who is trying at all costs not to look in her direction.

I imagine how painful it must be for her too, but she decided to accept Mel's proposal and we have to respect it

— No, please not that, you know that getting away from Maria will be very difficult, not to say unbearable, now to remove our bond? It would kill me slowly by eating away at my soul— she exclaims desperately now directing her gaze towards my princess.

— I believe that the pain that the relatives of the people he killed, or had killed, also felt something similar to that— Mel approaches, taking large steps towards him and looking at him with disgust— he will reap what Pietro sowed, you will pay for what you did and if you feel regret you should know that this is the right thing to do— sighs and I see her for a measly second falter, something that went unnoticed by everyone, but which was noticed by me.

I know how difficult this is for her.

I hear a grunt coming from one of the males from the neighboring kingdom and everyone's attention turns to the same one who is noticeably bothered by something.

— Do you think that's enough? Do you believe that one regret can change the fact that he killed several innocent people?— he approaches with long strides, staying a few meters from Pietro— that worm deserves death, but of course a female would spare his life, they are all weak and too sentimental to deal with a situation like this— as soon as he finishes speaking I position myself at a supernatural speed in front of him already feeling an absurd desire to kill that unfortunate man.

— Repeat the shit you just said about my female— I bump into him feeling my eyes automatically turn red and my voice come out demonic. His gaze turns scared taking a step back— I want you to repeat looking into my eyes if you're male enough— I say between snarls ready to finish this damn thing off.

Mel, probably foreseeing my next actions, approaches quickly, stopping beside me and stroking my arm, while looking at me as if she is pleading with me to let her resolve the situation.

I clench my hands into fists and grunt as I step back a little and let her take the lead, obviously staying by her side in case this poor bastard tries anything.

— Look, I even understand your point of not believing that this is the right punishment for Pietro, but I also have a point and I think the best punishment for him is the one that was determined by me— Mel says steadily looking directly into the eyes of the other male— however I believe you are not understanding your place here lad. First that I am a female, second that this does not make me weaker than any male, including you, and third I want you to say loud and clear who is in charge here. — finishes and everything happens very fast, I was so enchanted by his way of talking that I didn't even realize what was coming.

The male tried to punch my female, when she, already predicting his movements, held his hand in a firm grip holding his fist in the air.

When I'm about to kill the male, I stop when I see her get closer to him looking coldly and darkly in his direction, a look that was causing fear in many who looked at the scene in amazement.

— I asked you a question and I hope to be answered— he growls in your direction— who's in charge of this shit?— he asks again, squeezing the male's hand tighter, who lets out a whimper and looks at him in terror when he realizes that his hand is almost breaking.

— You're in charge here— he says loudly and whimpering when she puts more pressure on him. Mel arches one of his eyebrows in her direction waiting for something— the supreme lady, the lady commands everything here— he says now desperate and holding his hand firmly against his body when Mel made a point of letting go.

I see people looking at you in horror, astonishment, and most with a glow of admiration, especially females who felt they were being duly vindicated.

I am totally petrified and extremely proud of my female who knew exactly how to handle the situation.

She is strong like a true Supreme Moon.

— Now everyone can leave, the communication has already been given and everyone is duly informed about Pietro and his punishment— he says naturally, turning to Maria who was further back, still avoiding looking at Pietro.

Before everyone left, I made a point of making it clear that I would not tolerate any kind of disrespect towards my companion, and that I would kill anyone who dared to contradict her again, or even worse, touch even a strand of her hair.

Pietro will be held prisoner until the witch comes from the other realm, to be banished soon after and kept away from any contact with the supernatural world.

I ask Mel and Aunt Maria to go to the car and wait for me while I take care of a quick matter. Mel looks at me suspiciously but soon takes Maria, who was finally letting tears fall, to the car.

I see everyone leaving for their due errands, but soon I find the one who is my target at that very moment.

I approach seeing him surrounded by some other males, while they talk about something that doesn't interest me.

They stop talking as soon as they notice my presence and lower their heads in respect to the supreme, mainly because of my dominance.

I order the male who dared to raise his hand to my female to look me in the eyes and when he does, I take his hand and in a quick movement I break it, hearing his cry of pain.

I don't feel pity, a male who raises his hand to any female deserves no pity. Females deserve to be respected, loved, and revered, nothing less.

I repeat the same process with his other hand listening to the bones crack and the male makes an agonizing noise.

— This is just a little message in case you think about hitting a female, especially if the female is mine— I say seriously and firmly— if you hear it next time, and I hope you don't, I won't be so merciful— — I smile in a macabre way, distancing myself, seeing him being quickly helped by his friends as soon as I walk away.

I just didn't kill him because I know Mel wouldn't approve and would probably put me to bed with him.

I walk towards the car starting to feel anxious to go home soon, after all, I will have my moment alone with my pregnant and hormone—filled partner.

I have to remember to keep her pregnant at all times.