Chapter 64

Warning, Sexual Content and Language

Mr. and Mrs. Mathews just found out about the death of their daughter. They were not mourning like normal parents would; they were pissed. They weren't livid because of the way she died, but because she was the last chance they had to gain power over the Pride.

Furthermore, the Bennets are no longer speaking to them, whatever that nasty brat of theirs told them. It made them shun them in the Pride. They are going to have to leave the Pride by morning or pay restitution for what their daughter did.

They tried to take up a petition with the King, but that was until they found out that the King was witness to the whole thing.

They were just about to leave their house when a loud knock came from the door. They both looked at each other, wondering if they should open it. Perhaps it was one of their friends, who had a change of heart.

When they opened the door, there stood Archer with all of the Pride's elders.

"May we come inside?"

Mr. Mathews was at a loss for words; he motioned for them all to enter. The elders didn't waste any time.

"Mr. and Mrs. Mathews, you were already informed of the death of your daughter. Information has also come to us that you have been trying to whore out your daughter for years to gain higher standing and eventually take power over the Pride."

"This kind of behavior, as you both well know, is not tolerated in this Pride."

"We have found evidence that states that once your daughter was married to one of the three heirs, that you and your wife would slowly kill off the high family, thus making yours the only blood left."

"You know the rules; if you wish to challenge the king of the pride, you do so directly. You don't plot behind the backs of others. This, as you know, is considered an act of treason. This crime carries the death penalty."

"What do you have to say for yourselves?"

Mr. Mathews was turning a deep shade of red; he was pissed, either because he was caught or that he thinks he is above the laws of the Pride.

"You have got to be kidding me; we are friends of your parents. Felicia loved you; that was all. Perhaps she was a bit misguided, but she was young."

"Whatever she said or did, was because she was in love with you. You are the one who should be on trial; you're the criminal; you killed her without cause. I demand that you step down as our Pride's King!"

"Oh, really, Mr. Mathews? And who should take my place?"

"It should be given to our family; it is time for some new blood. The Bennet family has had too much power; it is time they step down and let the Mathews family take over."

Archer gave Mr. Mathews a dark look, one of a predator stalking its next meal. Mr. Mathews was visibly shaken by this.

"Are you asking for a leader challenge, Mr. Mathews?"

"No... there would be no way I could beat you in hand-to-hand combat, till the death."

"So instead, you decide to use your daughter to try to seduce me. When that didn't work, you went on to my brothers. When that didn't work, you wouldn't let up; you just kept pushing her over and over till she finally snapped."

Archer motioned for one of the elders to bring a laptop to the table.

"Let's watch a little movie, shall we?"

When it was all done, Mr. Mathews was visibly about to pass out; Mrs. Mathews just cried in the corner. Neither were willing to talk anymore after watching footage of their daughter and footage of them talking to other pack members about a power grab.

The 'movie' had excellent video and sound; nothing was left to speculation.

"Mr. and Mrs. Mathews, you will have a public trial and sentencing. I will let the elders decide your fate; I am too angry to do so. If I do it, you would already be dead."

With that, warriors came in and took them away to their Pride's dungeon, where they were to await their trial.

Adira was watching her handsome mate hold his pup. It was at this moment that she realized that she no longer was The Spare. She didn't feel like she did before. She was a confident, kind, and, she hoped, generous Luna.

Those days alone, always hiding, never able to make friends or even talk to anyone. No more waiting in pain, alone in the dark of the night, for the next day to come. No more losing hope or trying to fight the despair.

No more; it was gone, replaced by the love of her mate, pack, and pup. It felt like it was so long ago when, really, it wasn't even a year. Artemis started to rub up against her mind.

"You are who you were supposed to be. It may have taken a dark and lonely road for us, though we have made it just the same. We have mates that are forever, and we will have many pups to keep us busy for years and years."

Adira smiled as her mate brought their pup over for his afternoon meal. She wasn't a fool; there will be hardships, sadness, and danger. There will also be times of plenty, joy, and peace. That is the way of things, and she was so glad to be a part of it.

Duncan had long since banished her nightmares; now she has dreams of the pups to come. She has also set up a charity/company that rescues and helps victims of all kinds of abuse, no matter their age, sex, species, or creed.

Duncan, with the help of Marco, Jack, and Archer, have continued to locate and find businesses or packs or homes where abuse and trafficking are going on, to put a stop to it.

They even have the backing of the King, as well as extra warriors and elders that will also help them track them down and end them for good.

Duncan knows that evil will always exist; that doesn't mean that you sit on your butt in your quiet happy little life and do nothing. Doing nothing when you know that there is something going on makes you just as responsible as those who commit the sin.

Marnie and Ashton announced that they were going to have a wedding, even though they were already mates. Marnie didn't really care about a big ceremony; she just wanted a big party afterward.

As a wedding gift, Duncan and Adira gifted them with their very own newly built cabin. It had six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, with large inner gathering rooms and a kitchen.

Ashton looked at Duncan with a smile…

"It is just the two of us; why so big?"

It was Marnie that answered.

"Duh, Ash, it is for all the pups or cubs we are going to have. I want a big family."

Adira and Marnie were like bees buzzing around, planning for the wedding and party afterward. There were so many guests that Duncan was starting to get a little worried and had to have the two Lunas taper it back a bit; they were going to end up with all kinds of people sleeping in every corner.

Marco finally decided to help them, so the many species of guests wouldn't end up fighting. He prepared lists for them of who's who and their basic rules of their pack, clan, or pride.

He also arranged the menu and seating arrangements, as well as where they will all be sleeping. Some of them were only coming for the day, so that was a big help.

Luna Adira arranged for the entertainment of the younger adults and pups, so they wouldn't be causing too much mischief.

Finally, Duncan looked all over for his Luna; he even mind-linked, but with no response, he found his lovely mate in his office, sleeping deeply at his desk. He gently lifted her up in his arms and carried her to bed.

Just as he was about to lay her down on their bed, she wrapped her arms around him, giving him a kiss on her mark she gave him. He almost dropped her because of the surprise and sensation it made.

She didn't stop; he put her down on the bed and started to remove his clothes, but she stopped him.

"No, let me unwrap you; I just love unwrapping my gifts. There is so much anticipation and then the joy of what it is inside."

Before he knew it, she had him naked, and the evidence of her efforts was plain to see. She kneeled down and licked up his shaft with a naughty giggle. He just about came out of his skin, it felt so good.

She continued to stimulate him with her tongue and her mouth, driving him crazy. Even Apollo was there with him. He couldn't stand it anymore.

He ripped off her little nighty that she had on, backed her up against the door, put one of her legs on his hip, and slid his way home. She was wild by his third thrust, and he was crazy by the fifth. It didn't take long for them to find their pleasure.

They stood there catching their breath when a loud knock pounded on the door. Then Marnie's voice was yelling at them.

"Gross, you two, use the bed; that is what it is for. I don't need any images of my brother doing what he is doing. I know he does it, and that is all I want to know."

They started laughing.

They went to their bed and continued showing each other their love for one another.

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