Rogue In The Kingdom

5. loneliness

Xaivier's POV

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It had been a shorter discussion than I had intended on.

She seems to know what moves I'll be making and it certainly made things interesting.

She of course is gorgeous in a way that was both captivating and terrifying. I could see in her eyes when she looked at me that she had been through a lot to get her to where she is.

When I had gone looking for answers as to why the Rogues were attacking the kingdom. Katrina's name hard surface along with her reputation for being the best out there. My source has been very hesitant to tell me much about her. He had told me she has a reputation for being able to get in places and by the time anyone notices there was a break-in or something of the sorts she's already gone no one knowing who exactly had done it. The only way they knew were from stories and the fact that she had taken those jobs and come back most the time without a scratch on her. He also warned me about hiring her. She would take what she needed and she would leave never to be seen again or captured or held in a prison.

I think he was exaggerating a bit but I needed to get somewhere.

When I showed up though and she walked through the door armed by my own man, at least I wasn't too surprised.

She has been doing this a long time. I'm kinda surprised she didn't reject us when I told her about the others.

'I think the others are the last thing she is worried about.' my Wolf Rex said gruffly.

'You think she thought we would reject her?' I asked him internally.

'Yes. I think she still does. When her walls come crashing down we need to be there for her.' he had far better instincts than I had about how everyone really felt.

Hours of silence went by. I drove the entire way alone with her. Not one complaint passed her full lips. Not one flutter of her beautiful blue eyes or a nod of her head, indicating if she was falling asleep.

I decided it would be best to let her adjust. To fall into her own place and rhythm with us.

As Alpha it's a natural talent of mine to know what someone needed to be comfortable.

I could open her up but to do that she needed room to begin to trust again.

As for where she would fall in... from what I saw she may be an omega but she handled things back there like an Alpha. It could be problematic but being Alpha King I'm sure it'll work out.

"What do you like to eat for dinner?" I broke the thick silence.

"Umm anything is fine." she answered shrugging.

It went back to silence the rest of the way home.

Katerina POV

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We went through the gates that led to the packhouse.

It was beautiful. It's dark now and beautiful lowlit lights glittered around the area, marking the start of paths through the trees, lighting walkways and entrances.

The Alpha King led us through some halls to what I assumed is his office. He directed us to put our bags in front of us, telling us to stand back.

I could tell they didn't know how to act as pur things were politely searched. Everything was going very quiet and well....

Until the found my flower.

"Awe man Kat! They are taking it from you!" Evan belted out.

They were going to as well. Dammit.

"Easy now you don't want to do that." I told the gaurd hoping the Alpha would ignore the situation.

He didn't.

"That is contraband here." He stated simply and they continued.

Now I have to come back and find it.

"Yikes good luck." Vera mumbled.

The Alpha King not once openly acknowledged our.... situation.

He continued on, they took our weapons, cigarettes and left us with our tattered cloths.

I am suddenly very thankful for having lost my rank earing along with my previous pack earing. I have my rogue tags in since we legally have to.

Afterwards the Alpha ordered some warriors to lead us to some empty rooms in the packhouse.

My Wolf was not happy about being seperated from him. She whined loudly in my head until I snapped at her to knock it off.

Alone. We are alone again.

I curled up on the bed finally able to process the events.

I have a Mate. He has multiple Mates. My mate is the Alpha King. He doesn't want me as Luna Queen... my Wolf whined again and this time I let out a sob. It hurt.

If he wanted us he would have taken us with him.

He doesn't even know everything... my rank...

I fell asleep crying for the first time in years.

So Alone.