Whisper Bloodrose

Chapter-6 Rebel

Chapter-6

Rebel

‘The tale says that the king loved his dame.’The group of six elves sang and the little crowd around them listened attentively, clapping to the beat. ‘She was Merill and he was called Wade.’Whisper smiled a little as the six of them danced around, saying rhymes for different couples.

‘Aren't they sweet.’ Whisper grinned at Rebel who nodded with a tiny curve to his lips, singing along while humming to the rhythm.

‘They loved with a love that was more than love, so the poets wrote about them. Their story lived even this day, she was Lavender and he was called Dale.’One of the elves sang, making Whisper smile wider. But Rebel, he was not listening, he was watching, the glitter in Whisper's emerald eyes, and the smile of her rose lips.

‘Janice and Craig.’Someone yelled from the crowd. This was another thing that happened, couples yelled their names so that their stories lived on forever in form of a rhyme that Elves would sing.

‘They were the most beloved couple. Their story spread as fast as a plague, she was Janice and he was Craig.’One of the elves sang making the girl, who supposedly was Janice blush.

'Enid and Harry.' Another voice came.

‘He kissed her lips daily, that had the color of rosemary. She was Lady Enid and he was Harry.’

‘Rebel and Whisper.’Rebel yelled and Whisper's eyes widened, but before she could protest the elves had found a rhyme.

‘He tells that her beauty was a cast spell, she was Whisper and he was Rebel.’The elf had sang and she shook his head at Rebel.

‘Why would you do that.’She chuckled at him.

‘You said it was sweet.' Rebel shrugged. Whisper wondered how his parents knew, what he'd grow up to be. They gave him such an appropriate name, Rebel. One who has a little respect for rules. Perhaps, that was the reason Whisper liked him, because somewhere they were the same people.

‘How come I have never seen you before.' She asked as they started walking, she never knew someone with the name of Rebel lived around here.

‘I live in the Ivory woods. My grandfather was an ambassador, I come here occasionally.' He replied and Whisper nodded. 'You have a very interesting name. "Whisper," Mysterious, soft, secret, intriguing and what not.’

‘Why didn't you ask me, how am I a warrior and an Omega.’ She asked, he was the first man who wasn't bothered by her kind and she wanted to know why. Rebel was a very different Alpha, he refused to use the same path that had the footsteps of all the generations, he liked things his way. He was indeed a Rebel.

‘Because I am not shocked. I believe that alcohol and a drop of blood is very incapable of defining you.' He said. If she had not felt love for Rebel when she laid eyes on him, then she felt it now.

‘I need to go, it was nice meeting you.' Whisper smiled and the smile on his lips flattered as if he was sad that Whisper had to leave.

‘Wouldn't you stay.’ He asked and she wanted to. She wanted to stay with this guy. For a minute she thought that he might even turn out to be his mate. But things never happened the way she wanted them to happen. Rebel refused to spend nights, thinking if he had fallen in love, he knew he had and he wasn't one to deny.

‘I hope, I could. I can only promise to meet you again.' She said and he nodded as if, giving her a permission to leave. He wanted to know her a little more, but looked like the moon had different plans.

Rebel grabbed her hand in his own and brought it close to his lips, pecking her knuckles like the gentleman he was definitely not. Whisper had never felt such a sensation before, not Lucien nor Ezra had such effect on her.

‘Until the next time.’ He smirked and she nodded, turning around to leave. She walked a few steps, but didn't dare to pass the border of Rebel's view without looking back. He kissed his two fingers and raised them in her direction as if blowing a kiss, which made Whisper chuckle. This would definitely be the hardest goodbye, she has ever said.

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‘Is Lucien here yet?’Whisper questioned Dane as she came running towards the area that had been devoted for warriors and security.

‘Not yet, but he will be here soon Talon, Jasper and Xavier are bringing the three here.’ Dane replied marking a few areas on the map of the giant venue of Lilac Moon festival. Whisper would be glad, if Lucien would rather stay at the palace that way he will not see the dress he bought for her on display. ‘By the way your mom and dad are here.’

‘God knows why? None of their children are going to be mated.’ She shook her head, but suddenly she remembered about her own self. There was a probability that she might find her mate this year, what if he is someone dominant and arrogant. She wouldn't take long to murder his own mate.

‘What about you.' He asked, grabbing the china cup and drinking the whiskey in it. He pointed the brim of the glass towards Whisper, as if offering it. She shook her head in denial.

Rebel was back in his thoughts, he was the only man she would want to be mate with, at least he respected her kind when nobody did. Besides, he looked at her, in a certain way a look that she had never seen for herself in anybody else's eyes.

‘I see you have someone on your mind.’ Dane retorted with a chuckle.

‘Just a friend.’ She shrugged, holding a strong urge to roll her eyes.

There further conversation was interrupted when, Saber another one of the generals rushed in telling them that the royals were here. A red carpet was spread from the carriage's halt spot to the bottom of the stage that was made for the Royals. Whisper and Dane rushed for their duty as Talon announced the arrival of the first royal.

‘Foremost Luna, Delta Titania Lucien Nightshade of house Nightshade and coven pack Crimson Canines.’Talon announced and Titania stepped down the carriage, looking magnificent as ever.

She was wearing a long scarlet colored dress. The skirt's tail was way behind her and swept across the carpet. Dane and Whisper were behind her as she made her walk towards the stage.

‘Her dress is doing all the cleaning that was needed to clean the carpet.’Whisper mumbled to Dane and both chuckled only for Titania to give them a scary sideways glare.

Her dress was one thing, but the most noticeable part in that outfit was, her neck ornament. It was a body chain, that started in the form of a choker and ended at her belly button, the chains of which covered her entire cleavage.

She reached the stage and stood in front of her throne, not settling as Lucien had not arrived. Dane and Whisper ran back as to accompany the others.

‘Soul Luna, respected Gamma Raina Lucien Nightshade of house Nightshade and pack Crimson Cannies.’ Talon announced and Raina stepped down the carriage, in a full length gray dress, with a pleated skirt and a pearl choker.

Dane and Whisper walked behind her to accompany her to the stage. This was a very tiring job where Whisper and Dane had to make constant runs for the royalty who could indeed carry themselves to the stage.

Once Raina was standing in front of her chair beside Titania, Whisper and Raina made another run for the most awaited presence. By now, Whisper had almost forgotten about what she was wearing, but then came a sudden reminder. Lucien would be delighted and she might commit an inner suicide.

‘The most awaited presence tonight, The Alpha King Lucien Lucifer Nightshade of house Nightshade and pack Crimson Cannies.’ As Talon's announcement ended, the entire crowd broke into applauds to pay honor to their king. Lucien had proved to be an impeccable king throughout the years. He thought about the people, he made sure, his decisions were just. Rogue attacks were minimized during his reign. Whisper respected that, but, she had a dislike towards Lucien.

He gave her chills, he intimidated her no matter how much she hid it. He was the glimpse of what her mate could be. Before she was scared that her mate would be dominating, now she was scared that her mate wouldn't be like Rebel.

That guy was driving her mind crazy. This was the first time she felt something like this. The calm seas of her heart had felt a tide, the first time and she named it, Rebel. He and Lucien were almost same, notorious, impish, arrogant, handsome, flirtatious but all these qualities were not a problem with Rebel, while they were with Lucien.

Lucien stepped down the carriage, Whisper wouldn't deny he looked alluring and entrancing. He had on a white shirt with wide wing collar and a long red cape that reached his ankles. Black slacks hugged his legs and shining dress shoes kept his feet comfortable.

The crowd excitedly applauded, at the presence of their king. Sometimes, Whisper craved such appreciation. Lucien did a lot of work for the entire Ebony boundaries, but his army did no less. Whisper, Talon, Xavier, Dane even Titania and Raina deserved the same gratitude that Lucien did.

As he stepped down, he looked at Whisper, and she immediately wanted to walk out, just leave without another exchange of words or expressions. A smirk made its way on his lips, at the sight of his victory upon the impossible castle. He made her submit, nobody else knew of this achievement, but Lucien did and that was all he wanted. The 15 army generals, went down on one knee in respect.

Whisper did this every year, but this time it was hurting her self respect. When she looked beside herself, Talon was giving her a tiny smile as if consoling her. As she stole a glance towards the crowd, she could see her parents. Saige was looking at her with an unreadable expression, while Edith smiled ear to ear. Her eyes looked for Rebel, but never found him. Instead, they landed upon Lucien, who was giving her a satisfied smirk. First time in years had she avoided an eye contact with someone?

Lucien was accompanied to the stage, with seven of them in front of him, seven behind him and Talon held the leading light behind him. As he reached the stage, Christian performed the ritual of safeguarding. The Lunar Rose Water was gently sprinkled upon him, his sword was dipped in fairy water finally the blood of Lucifer was given to him.

‘May the Lunar deity do you good, so you prosper and with your prosperity, prospers the Ebony Woods.’ Christian said and Lucien nodded as the three royalty sat down on their thrones. Ezra and Eterna were accompanied to sit on either sides of Lucien with his mates far away.

‘Let us start the Lilac Moon Festival.' Christian declared. He pulled out a scroll from behind him and opened it wide. ‘

Everyone with faith and devotion heard the scroll. The scroll gave them a faith, that whoever they are about to meet are perfect for them or were destined to them. At least this was what they told themselves.

Whisper kept hoping, that she won't find her mate at least this year and even if she does. It will be someone like Rebel or even better Rebel himself.

“At the holy time, when clock will strike twelve. The sky shall spread its, wings and swell. The Moon, goddess of all, knows every asset and every flaw. She has destined someone for each wolf, and each wolf for someone. They shall seek what has been seeking them, forever and after together they would dwell. Love has many colors each, significant. Love is a light that is gentle and prominent. Each wolf shall glow with the light of one specific color that their mates will light up with too. This is how each wolf will find its heart. Remember, not to disown your mate, your strength might disappear with them. Do not worry, if you don't find them this day, don't conflict, don't fight, the light will fall on you a different night.”

‘The clock falls twelve.' Christian declared and a gasp originated from the entire crowd. The Moon swelled up in size, the purple color becoming more and more prominent.

Everyone was glowing with a different color. A girl across from Whisper was glowing pink looking around to find a similar color. Gasps and sighs could be heard around the crowd as many found their mates and many didn't. Even Dane was glowing silver and had started looking for his other half. Thirty minutes and all the gasps were gone; the colors were slowly disappearing as they found their mates. Whisper was relived it was all over and she didn't find her mate.

All of a sudden gasps came from the stage itself. Ezra and Eterna were looking at Lucien with wide mouths, Titania had tears in her eyes and Raina refused to look in the same direction. Lucien was glowing with black light; he was supposed to find his last mate, the final Luna.

‘It is the king.' Christian had yelled while looking frantically around the crowd in search of the same color. Lucien had stepped down with Xavier and Jasper on his either side, as he looked the crowd in search of his final mate.

Whisper didn't remember what happened. But when she looked at her own hand, it was glowing black with a white shimmering outline around it. Her mouth opened wide and her jaw started quivering. Her entire body shook with realization, the one that was not supposed to be her mate at all was her mate.

‘Whisper.' Talon said out of breath at the sight of her sister glowing with the same color, that was illuminating Lucien.

‘Don't say a word.’ She warned and she didn't know if it was a reflex or not she ran. She started running at full pelt, in a hope to outrun the truth, to outrun her destiny. As she ran, a force seemed to pull her back, with every one step she ran, she tumbled four steps back. The powers were pulling the two mates together. But she didn't give up and kept running, no matter how much she had to step back. The bottom of her dress was covered in dirt, with her feet aching and trying to pull her back. But she would choose her death over her incarceration.

As the black glow stick, ran around the crowd it didn't escape the eyes of Eterna who yelled. “I see her, Lucien.”

Whisper increased her pace if it was even possible to do that, if anything she wanted to turn in her wolf form and run into the woods but that will make her submit easily. With fear crawling up her spine, she ran, with an unknown force trying to stop her and making her stumble.

Just when she had the sight of the woods in front of her, she tumbled with all the force she had resisted for too long and fell forward, only for someone to hold her wrist from behind and stop her. She recognized the touch; it was Lucien she could tell. The coldness of his skin was escaping into her cells, and her entire nervous system seemed to freeze because she gave no response. Her arm shook all so slightly, that if Lucien wasn't holding it, he wouldn't be able to feel the tiny shiver.

But from the inside she was scared, not just her Omega but she herself. Whisper knew what came upon her. Running from Lucien was easy when he was the king of Ebony Woods, but now he was her king. When you are mated your strings are automatically thrown, into the fingers of your Alpha Mate and there was nothing you could do about it. Whisper had learned how to fight her enemies, but she had no idea how to fight her own destiny.

Lucien's lips twisted into a smirk and Whisper never knew that his smirk could be maliciously scary. Everybody watched it with shock hit faces. Whisper Bloodrose was mated with Lucien, the king himself. Some said probably that was why Christian said that she was destined. Someone called her the luckiest Omega, and everyone saw her with eyes full of pride. Only if they knew her real thoughts.

Edith smiled at her daughter; she knew her daughter was luckier than any other Omega. Talon and Saige looked at each other with disappointed eyes, they had the same point of view that Whisper had, and only they knew what she was feeling.

‘I told you not to run.’Lucien said in a voice that made a shiver run down Whisper's spine. The Mate Effect had started creeping up her system and she couldn't do a thing.

‘I am sorry.' She said and didn't even realize how. Her submitting Omega took over. This was one point of mating effect, your wolf becomes stronger when your mate was around, and so it happened with her as well. Lucien's grin widened, even he knew she didn't intend to say it, but he was happy that his effect is being cast on her so fast and it made Lucien swell with conceit.

‘Someday that wolf will take control of you and that day I'll take the control of that wolf, no less accurate than Christian.' He said and tugged her towards the stage. The entire Ebony kingdom, staring with envy and shock. Titania and Raina were on verge of tears, they knew what came for them. Before Lucien belonged to them, at least for nights, but now they lost that privilege too.

Whisper gulped, in an attempt to stop the tear that was threatening to slip. She looked down to hide her watery eyes, and looked up only to be met by Christian's eyes that looked at her with sympathy. Ezra, looked disappointed, he thought at least one rebel werewolf would last but perhaps, he was wrong. Whisper didn't even realize when they had climbed the stairs to the stage, and when she was facing the entire woods.

‘This is my new mate, Whisper Bloodrose rather say Whisper Nightshade.’ Lucien announced his hands wrapping around Whisper's waist, she tried her best to suppress her inner Omega but failed miserably, only being able to move her arm. She wanted to fight, she wanted to escape and run, but she seemed to be stuck in Lucien's arm. Stop Whisper that is your mate. Her inner omega ordered and she had to stop. Her soul had taken over her desires and aspirations, she was being choked and she still fought. But how, when her insides fought back.

‘Smile for me, sweetheart.’ He teased her face close to Whisper's ear and she closed her eyes tight, with disgust that tiptoed all over her skin. She forced a smile, that looked real but only she knew it wasn't. 'Good girl.’ He praised. Who said? Who allowed Lucien to touch her, she didn't at least her Omega did. Only if she could suppress her inner Omega, Lucien wouldn't be dominating her.

‘My people, I am absolutely elated today. I had fallen in love with Whisper, the day I had discovered, that something like love existed. Today the moon goddess has been generous and has gifted Whisper Bloodrose to me as my mate.' Lucien confessed. Whisper made eye contact with his own father, ignoring all the confessions her mate was making. I am sorry. She mouthed to her dad, and his father shook his head slightly with a tiny smile on his lips.

‘Now, Alpha you need to declare the Prime Luna out of your three Lunas, to have the highest rank after you.' Christian announced looking at Whisper with a knowing smile. He knew Lucien wasn't strong enough to change, Whisper's destiny.

Some, rather many thought it would be Raina she was a Gamma and so obviously genetically intelligent. Titania had no chance, and it was obvious. Whisper, though could be an obstruction to Raina's path towards the throne of Prime Luna.

‘Whisper, is my prime Luna.' Lucien announced and Whisper's eyes widened. She had already been declared the Prime Luna. Was this what she was born for? Was this was why she was destined? Whisper quickly recovered from her trauma and opened her mouth to disagree, until she heard a voice from behind her.

‘No, she isn't your wife yet, she can't be the Luna.' Titania protested earning a scary glare from Lucien. Whisper would be lying, if she'd say that, that stare, of his was not scary.

‘You're right. Christian pick a date, the best date for the two of us to get married.’Lucien ordered and Whisper's eyes widened. They just realized that they were mates a few minutes ago, and now Lucien wants to get married. Why her? Why not someone else. This was not what she wanted for herself. She wanted to be a warrior, to die in the field, she wanted to be a name worth remembering but, there she was losing it all when she was mated.

This feeling was like, emptiness that clouded her brain. There was so much going on in her brain, like bees in a hive. Depression, Anxiety, Overwhelming thoughts, violent rush of blood, soon it, all consumed her.

A stroke of violent adrenaline was felt on the canvas of her blood. Crashing and heated electricity pulses flowed across her, throughout her veins. As if the thunderous sky had created her, loud crashes sound throughout her mind. Pulsing waves sent a sword to her brain, and she shook with the entire wrath. Stream exploded from her and flowed off and she took a stand.

‘Who said I am marrying you?' She declared and Lucien's grip on her loosened with the surprise that ran through him. He wasn't used to it; he wasn't used to hearing a no. His ego was hurt, and his cold heart shivered all so slightly when the crowd gasped. No one knew that anyone dared to refuse with Lucien.

She took the advantage of the loose grip and climbed down the stage, making her way through the crowd that seemed to be in awe of what just happened. She had shaken Lucien's ground and this was indeed the first time it happened.

‘Look for the nearest date, Christian.' He declared and the crowd watched Lucien follow her. The way he followed her, showed how much angry he was. He gritted his teeth and clenched his fist; everybody had a clear idea of what he could do to Whisper.

Lucien was not just some Alpha. He was Lucien Nightshade, if needed he could put the entire world on stake to get what he thought is his. He could be your worst nightmare; it is safe to remain on his good side because if he went bad, nobody could go worse. Whisper had no idea, of the trouble that was walking towards her in the royal coat or probably she did.