Power or Death [editing]

Chapter 24.

Briggs' P.O.V.

I need to figure out what the fuck to do.

The maid was dealt with.
Tiffany was dealt with.
Henry was dealt with.
Next are the bitches in the cells.

'What's been going on brother? Why are all these she-wolves trying to step to your mate?' Bethie asks me as she takes my head between her hands and moves it so I'm looking at her.

'What is going on is that I'm a shitty mate. I either keep hurting Agnes or I allow the pack to continue hurting her. I don't know what to do. She said she was fine with us having a past so why does it make it hurt?' I tell my sister.

I'm so glad she is here. We are very close. She is absolutely my best friend, even more so than Riley.

She doesn't say anything for a minute. Bethie leads me over to the balcony attached to the dining room. She directs me to sit on one of the couches and sits next to me. Then finally she lets out a big sigh before telling me a piece of her mind.

'I'm sure she does accept that you and our manwhore brother have a past. However, knowing and seeing/living/having it thrown in your face everywhere you turn, are two completely different things.

Honestly, if Agnes was with more than just Malcolm, would you be fine just knowing that? Would you be fine walking around her Kingdom wondering if this guy or that guy touched her? Would you brush it off if those males challenged you to be with her? Would you be ok if they continued to flaunt that they had her first? Before you?

This is a hard thing to swallow. Wolves and Vampires have so many similarities that it's actually pretty cool. But my point is, we are programmed and taught to save ourselves for our mate. Our mate is the only one worthy of that sacred gift.

Times have changed and ideals are different, but remaining pure for your destined mate is still worth something.

I will be devastated if my mate messed around before I get the chance to meet him. I have remained true to my belief that he will be worth it. I just hope that he thinks I was worth the wait.

I understand why people do what they do outside of the mate bond but I could never forgive myself if I didn't wait, my mate did, and my actions hurt him in anyway.

Agnes is a different story. She had to take a partnership with Malcolm because she is Royal. But you knew that well before you ever had any real, solid connection with her.

You used to talk to me all the time about having special feelings for the gorgeous Vampire Princess. That you knew that she was yours. I have a feeling that you told Agnes that or something because that's what would hurt me most.

If my mate knew I was the one for him but still messed around because it wasn't our time yet, I'd be devastated.' She tells me with a sadness in her voice and eyes.

Of course, I'm crying like a baby.

I would kill anyone who hurts my sister but here I am, I did exactly that to my mate. I knew Agnes was mine, I always knew. Brock was always pissed when I touched another she-wolf. He would give me the silent treatment for weeks, even when I needed him. I always thought he was being dramatic!

'How do I fix it? Can I fix it?' I sob.

'That's for you and Agnes to decide, brother.' She says while she rubs my back to comfort me.

Then all of a sudden, a frantic message is blasted through the mindlink, from Xave!

'HELP! DOCTOR KELSEY IS NEEDED IN THE ALPHA'S BATHROOM! PLEASE HURRY!'