Bound By Duty (completed editing)

No prisoners.

Ayla's POV

Jhon led the way into the seating area, where the rest of the Elders sat around an oak wood confrence table. I walked in, my head held high, meeting each elder's eye, i bowed down. After formal greetings, i was asked to sit down.

As i did so, mathew smiled.

"Aylaxe, you now sit where your father once sat" his voice was deep, filled with utter sorrow.

"Mathew, as you must know, i've come about the changing of the law, and as i have heard the decision has been made" my voice shaked slightly

Each elder regarded me silently.

"We have decided that, you don't need to mate with Soren" i released a breath, composing myself

"But, you will have to mate, to someone you think is appropriate to rule along side you. And you need to mate soon. 30 days or the throne will be taken from you"

I gasped. Mate? To anyone?

"But surely mathew, i can rule the kingdon myself" i was almost hoping that he would agree with me. Almost

"Aylaxe" he smiled kindly

"Years of tradition can be bended, not broken."

I left shortly after, my head spinning with thoughts. How would i find a suitable mate? When i long for Soren?

My phone rang and i picked up.

"Hello?"

"Hey Ayla, its Aiden" i could recognise that he was standing outside, amidst the hussle of new york traffic

"Hey aiden, what can i do for you"

"I was wondering whether or not you were ok, you left in quite a hurry the other day"

"I'm fine Aiden, listen meet me tommorow in the library"

"Ok will do" he replied before hanging up.

I needed a friend at the moment. Aiden helped me through a bit, and i needed to catch up on the stuff i missed out at university.

I reached the gates of my house when i saw 4 black escalade's parked outside my doorstep. Yaris was barking commands at his team whilst Viktor paced the front of the house. They looked armed and ready.

I got out of the car and walked up to Viktor.

"Ayla," he bowed his head slightly

"We shall leave in 5 minutes" i nodded and ran into my bedroom. Removing my clothes, i decided on wearing a pair of leather fitting pants, accompanied with a black t -shirt and trainers. My dagger was placed behind my back and i pulled out a silencer from my wardrobe, loaded with 60 caliber bullets.

After tieing my hair messily into a bun, i hastily walked out of my room. Running down the stairs i stopped, watching my mothers movement. She stood there, gazing out of the window, watching the army prepare itself. Silent tears streamed down her oval shaped face.

A pang of guilt shot through my heart. Her mate was dead... My father

I left silently, not wishing to disturb my mother. Standing outside our house, i gazed at the army of men and women around me. There heads turned to meet face me, and in unison they bowed.

"We are not weak, nor are we scared. We will take revenge. I want soren alive. Kill the rest."

My voice was curt and immediatly my team broke in 3 packs. I climbed into the black escalade park in the front of the entourage.

Viktor sat in the drivers seat whilst i rode shotgun, accompanied with Nicholas at the back. one of our family friend, Evan, sat along side Nicholas. Evan had shaggy blond hair, that reached in layers to his shoulders. His eyes were a pale, sea blue, that bought a calm atmosphere. his jaw was sharp and angular, making his face strong and masculine. He wore black army pants with a plain black tee. A range of guns and daggers were placed loosely around his waist.

I adjusted my seat as viktor set off on our journey. I let my thoughts wander as the hills set the view. Only one person was on my mind. Soren.

His piercing eyes, his muscular arms. Why is he a damn rogue. In no longer than 50 minutes, we reached our destination. Stepping out of the vehicle after a journey full of silence, i took in a breath of the air. It felt hot, almost as if smoke particles lingered in the air. This was it.

Black forest stood tall in front of me, swaying slightly in the wind.

"Let's get this over with" i whispered.