Ember

18. Seared into my Soul

Silas

     The throne room has been restored. Using the original pieces to puzzle everything back to the way my father designed it. 2 weeks of navigating the construction has taken a huge toll on my nerves, although it was worth the headache.

     Sitting on my throne taking in the beauty of the room, my parents sit on either side of me. The situation is unusual, I need all eyes to see the facts and pass proper judgement. Not only judgement of what has happened here, but in that pack. Something dark took place, this is much bigger than some dick wanted to be alpha.

      My mother sits poised and proper to my left. I will be watching her interact with the fire starter. She had a positive interaction with her when they had coffee and passed on information about her background.

   
    The door facing the throne opens and my gamma looks at us, nodding my head to allow them in. Feels dejavu. Hopefully this time there will be no destruction.

     The male I now know is Jacob somehow the beta walks in dressed as he was before. His stance is strong as he makes his way to the spot he once stood. Kneeling with his head bent down to show his respect.

    "My name is Jacob Long, Beta of the Black Forrest pack. Thank you for your hospitality and forgiveness." His voice never fell. Strong and direct lifting his head to see my face.

     I nod and gesture for him to rise.

     Behind him walks in the female. Her dress suits her. Hugging her body in a smooth and classy way. She walks determined with strength. My eyes travel down her tattooed legs and feet. Is she barefoot? Did we not supply shoes to her liking?

    
     Standing next to Jacob she looks small. The tortured look on her face makes me need to speak up.

     "Is there a struggle inside you at the moment? Why do you not kneel" My voice was rougher than I had intended.

     Her face becomes poised and unreadable. Watching the switch from blue to orange in her right eye, looking me dead in my eyes.

      "My beast will not allow me to crawl on the ground. As much as I would like to give you what you ask, my body will not comply" her tone was full of grace with a hint of dominance.
    

     "One problem to a time. We will come back to this" a growl vibrates my chest. My mother places a hand on my chest and stands in a fluid motion before speaking.

  
     "Remi, I believe it would be best to start. There will be many questions that need answers. Very hard questions I'm afraid. To start this off why don't we start with who are you and where are you from? Just got get communication flowing. I must ask for my own curiosity where are your shoes?" my mother's voice seems to sooth the girl.

     " I feel more connected with my beast when I can feel the earth." Very matter of fact.
      "I am Remi-Rain Astrid, I am the alpha of Black Forrest pack. At least what is left of it" Her aura oozes power and something else I can't place. She blushes slightly.

     "Is your beta the father of your pups?" My father's question was blunt, in all honesty I was curious myself.

      "No. I would never betray the bond between alpha and beta by fucking him, no matter how handsome he is" I was in shock at her words, so brass.  A small spike of what feels like jealousy hits my gut. My wolf cussing and complaining internally. This is going to be difficult.

      Mother clears her throat and I swear I hear a giggle before taking a breath and speaking.

     "To make this easier why don't you start at the beginning, we follow up with questions"