Chapter Eleven:Crest Of Fate
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Isabella POV
It was a bright morning,the rays of sunlight streamed through the windows shining brightly as my hands pressed against the edge of the broom which was clutched firmly in my palm.
My eyes lingered on the surface of the marble floor, my gaze firm as I cleaned the room with the strength I could muster.
My face was pale with a mix of concern stretching across my face, my eyes darting sharply around the room with silence stiffening as I worked.
I sucked in a deep breath as I held the broom in a tight fist , my eyes heavy with tears brimming in my eyes.
“ Dad I miss you” I cried, breaking down in tears as I glared at the pendant hanging down my neck .
The pendant was the first birthday gift I had received from him,the most precious item I always treasured which kept his memories fresh to me.
My father was the leader of the Titan Wolf pack , the Alpha king but he had been brutally killed in a m******e that wiped out our entire pack .
Flashback (Many Years Ago)
" Father! I'm home". I stepped in through the gate of my home, happy to see my family again, but instead, I was greeted with a cold silence.
I felt the hair on my body stand, and I knew in that instance that something was wrong.
I left my luggage at the door and stepped in to check out what was wrong.
Every step I took as I walked into the pack filled me with dread. My heart pounded in my chest as I struggled to steady my breathing.
I arrived at the castle and took in the scene before me, it was a mess. Broken pieces of what used to add to the beauty of the castle were scattered all around; my nose caught the smell of something metallic—blood. My eyes landed on the blood splatters on the wall, and my eyes widened in fear.
What the hell happened here?
My eyes kept scanning the place for any sign of life—my father. I gently kicked the broken items out of my way, and at the far end of the castle, I caught sight of something.
A gasp escaped my mouth as I got closer, and I clasped my hands over my mouth to keep myself from screaming.
“No—no—no…” My eyes burned with tears at the sight of my father, lying in a pool of his blood.
No…this can't be happening.
I rushed to my father's side, secretly praying that he was still alive and stood a chance to be saved.
My hands were trembling as I rushed to his side scooping him into my arms.
“Dad …” My voice broke as I took his hands in mine, checking for a pulse. “Dad …I’m home, please wake up.”
“Wake up, Dad.” My voice faltered as I felt a knot tighten in my chest, and the hot tears ran down my cheeks.
"Isabella,” My father's raspy voice whispered my name, causing my head to snap up.
Who the hell did this to you?" My voice cut through the chaos like a blade, my eyes locked on the surrounding as I took in the crimson pool spreading beneath my father
“Dad…” I sat next to him not minding the blood, and gathered him in my arms. “I'm right here, Daddy
My sobs got louder as I rocked my barely breathing-daddy in my arms. “I'm here…you can't leave me, Dad .”
“Dad “ I whispered his name in a low tone with tears pouring down my eyes, my hands pressed against his tummy,his clothes were stained with a glossy substance as an arrow was sticking out of his broad chest.
He coughed with a low whimper escaping from his lips barely holding on with his head resting against the pillar where I crouched down to his level.
“ You must conceal your true self “ my father said with blood tasting on his lips .
“ Why dad? ” I murmured, my voice cracking as he patted my hand gently .
“Your wolf is the strongest and most unique white wolf it's too powerful for you to control “ he began his voice trembling as those words escaped from his lips.
“ Who did this to you dad?” I asked with rage burning through me.
Please no..." His voice cracked as I pressed my palms against the gaping wound in his chest. Warm blood seeped between my fingers, staining my emerald silk gown.
"I'm... sorry..." Each word was a struggle, blood coming out from the corners of his mouth. His hand found hers , weak as he stared at her with tears brimming in his eyes.
“My daughter swear to me that you won't seek revenge just live” his breathing was ragged as he stared into my eyes.
My heart hammered against my ribs as I looked at him carefully, each stare feeling like a blade cutting through my flesh.
Something in his expression worried me, a sadness I'd never seen before.
He reached for his pocket, pulled out a crest glinting in his hand and thrust it into my tiny palms blinking his eyelids at me.
“Isabella guide the family fortune, it's your duty to bear “ The announcement hit me like a physical blow.
"What are you saying, Dad?" I searched his face, noting the tiny smile that seemed almost like a farewell.
“Flee Isabella “ he said in a broken tone .
“ No I can save you father” I whispered, my hands pressed frantically against the wound, but blood kept flowing through my fingers like water through a broken dam.
My daughter..." A smile crept on his face, locking his golden eyes with mine and then his eyes went vacant, gone with the wind.
“Isabella ?” Eliana’s voice sliced through my grief.
What are you doing? “ Eliana's voice cut sharply in the room snapping me back to the marble floor which I was scrubbing and I turned to see Eliana with her heels clicking sharply against the ground walking towards me.
“ Nothing “I replied, backing away.
“Don't try to leave If you do there will be consequences” a sinister smile curled on her lips, her voice filled with disdain as she spoke.
“What could you possibly do to me that you haven't done? “ I snapped
“Oh Isabella, perfect little servant, “ she said, flipping her hair over her bare shoulders, glaring at me .
“ What do you want?” I demanded.
“Let me ask you something “ she whispered and a cold shrill crept up my spine with brutality lurking in her eyes .
“If a servant messes up do you think their friends should be allowed to keep breathing? “ she asked mockingly with a smug look on her face.My heart raced .
“Be careful Eliana, my inner wolf Accalia is very powerful “ I warned with a smirk.
“And as you know I have no full control over her “ I added and she laughed heartlessly.
“Aww little doggy you don't even have control over your b***h yet” she whispered with a sinister smile on her lips as she moved closer and grabbed my hair in a tight fist.
“ Let me go “ I screamed as she made me cry out before striking me with a slap spitting my lip.
“Bad doggy now be a good b***h and lick my shoes clean “ she said as I gritted my teeth against the pain of her grip on my hair.
“ Take your filthy hands off me “I cried as she glared at me defiantly,her eyes burning with envy.
“Pathetic, your inner doggy is more pathetic than you are “ she backhanded me sending a metallic tang of blood into my mouth as she eyeballs me.
I moved my leg and stumped my feet against hers making her yell in pain.
“ Stop this b***h “ she groaned but I didn't respond.
Just then,I heard heavy footsteps echoing from outside emerging from the shadows.
“ What is going on here ?” His voice echoed in the room like thunder , his stares piercing through me like a dagger .
A deep silence washed in the room
“ Cassian Isabella has gone crazy, she is trying to kill me” Eliana whispers with her eyes hovering over him.
“Hey Hey I warned you “ he said with a scowl covering his face.
I snorted, keeping my mouth closed.
“If you ever decide to defy my authority again then I will make sure your punishment is far worse than being a slave “ he threatened.
“ I don't understand how you can be the Alpha”I replied, my words dripping with disdain hurled at him.
“She's clearly manipulating you and you call yourself a leader “ I remarked coldly glancing at him directly.
He clenched his fists with rage burning through him as he inhaled my words.
“ How dare you speak to me like that I'm your Alpha “ his brow creases in disgust with his hand connecting on my cheeks sending me sprawling against the marble floor
“What is this about ,is this about Benny ?“ he threw the question at me.
My brows furrowed into confusion as I clenched my fists as his eyes seemed to pierce something in my soul.
“You wanna f**k the mighty king and be his b***h Is that it?” he asked scornfully, his face twisting into irritation.
“I'd much rather be his b***h than being your Luna “ I rolled my eyes at him .
His jaw tightened,his face widening blazing with anger coursing through his veins.
“Oh you are going to be much less than the late bloomer b***h “ he snarled, shooting me a deadly glare.
“ Yes and don't ever touch me again “ I said, seeing his hands moving in the air with a blinding speed.
“ Don't you dare “Benny emerged from the shadows striding over with a magnificent aura, his presence commanding.
Benny stepped forward and slammed some punches on the right side of face .
Blood oozed from his lips,each punch heavier as he whimpered in pain , the screams echoing through the room like a whip.
“ Alpha I was trying….” Before he could finish his sentence Benny cut him off.
“I see that your word as Alpha is worthless “he declared as he scooped me into his arms leaving the room.
- Writer
