The Rise of The Royal Rogue

Challenge!

The aftermath of my court case sparked an awakening in the kingdom. Some people were happy about the change and some were pretty upset.

Today we were letting Bryson go free. I woke up next to Xander. A few strands of his hair was on his face while he slept peacefully. His back muscles were prominent and looked so smooth. I moved the hair away from his face and he didn't even flinch. His pink lips was set in a fine line. He slept so peacefully. There was not a single worry on his face

I sat upright and watched him sleep. The mate bond was so strong and even if we weren't mates I would have still fallen in love with him. He means more to me than life itself.

I was waking up from bed when he caught my hand with his eyes closed.

"Come back to bed. ", he pleaded. He had the most adorable voice in the morning.

"I can't. We're releasing Bryson today. I have to be there when we let him go out of the border. ", I kissed his cheek and went into the shower. I was showering and Xander was brushing his teeth. We got ready together and went to eat breakfast.

Breakfast was nice - it's the one meal Xander and I have alone together everyday. During lunch we eat separetly depending on what our schedule for the day was and supper was done in the presence of the council so breakfast was my favourite meal of the day.

After eating we both went to Bryson' s room with an escort. I opened the door and he wasn't inside. Xander knotted his eyebrows together and the escort went inside.

"Bryson Calor? ", he spoke aloud.

There was no reply nor was there a scent.

We went further inside the room and that's when Xander and I smelt it - BLOOD.

We opened the bathroom door and Bryson's dead body was brutally mutallated and stabbed and left in the shower. His blood drained out on the floor. He must have been killed last night because of the amount of blood. His eyes were opened and he stared directly at me! The corpse of my friend... an innocent wolf.

I looked away and Xander brought my head to his chest.

"Clean this up. ", Xander told the escort.

I began to tear up.

"Had I not went against the council - they wouldn't have -", I cried, "it's all my fault... ".

It was a horrific sight to see.

He wiped my tears.

"It's not your fault. You didn't know this would happen. Whoever did this has just committed treason. I will not rest until he or she is dealt with. ", Xander spoke seriously and with his alpha voice.

Why would someone be so cruel? - Grace howled.

People are monsters... I feel responsible for this. Whatever I do I always seem to cause a problem - I can't do anything right.- I Whimpered.

You are not at fault here. You tried to get justice for your friend and all wolves out there. - Grace comforted me.

It's not easy to look past what happened. Xander was furious and he demanded a pack meeting in the great hall.

Everyone got there immediately and Xander showed his anger and red eyes.

"Someone has challenged my word today, commited high treason and killed an innocent because of a grudge they have against rogues! ", he boomed and I couldn't help but whimper like everyone else.

He was shaking with anger and his eyes were as red as blood.

"If someone does not come clean and challenge me in person I will personally investigate each wolf until I find a culprit and if I do not find the culprit by the end of this week everyone and I mean everyone will suffer by isolation for a week! ", he shouted loudly. The windows rattled. The command and echo of an alpha was powerful but the command of the king was invincible.

Isolation was basically when a wolf was placed in a ditch for days without food, water and with contact with another person.

It is a brutal punishment. A wolf without a pack is weak but a wolf that is shunned by their pack and is still part of the pack suffers worse than a rogue. They are stuck in a limbo - it's horrid.

There was some shuffling within the crowd and a man stepped forward. He had bigger muscles than Xander and he was at least twice Xander's size.

"Alpha, I killed the rogue! I am not prepared to let a rogue walk free let alone let one lead the entire kingdom! ", he shouted and glared at me for the last part. His eyes were like daggers staring into my skin.

"You dare defy your alpha! You dare commit treason!!! ", Xander boomed. His hands were clenched into fists so tightly that he drew blood. It dropped to the floor. Xander looked as if he was going to rip the man's head of.

I was afraid... I never saw this side of Xander and judging by the look of his pack - they never saw this side either. He had to be tough because his position was being challenged.

"Xander Hale- Alpha King- I challenge you for your rank! ", he boomed and every one gasped and looked at Xander with horror.

This was bad. When you challenge the Alpha for his role - you fight till death. It's the law of nature - our animal instincts cut in and we unleash hell onto our attacker or enemy. You are able to do anything just to win, defend yourself and keep your title with dignity so you die fighting.

I have faith in Xander - he will persevere!

"I accept your challenge- mutt! ", Xander said with anger.

Everyone made their way outside to watch the ultimate show-down.

Dear moongoddes, please protect my mate!