The Rejected Alpha's Vengeance

She could see Sherry and her minions cooking as fast as they could. She could hear Adolf seeking out the ten warriors she needed for her unspoken mission and she could see Harry's face turn pale at the mention of what Rukiya had ordered.

It was almost insane, but then given they had been to war and were barely back home, there was nothing that they could think would be impossible. However, there were questions, given it was not daily that this happened.

Rukiya watched the children be merry, and run around their home like there wasn't chaos already ensuing, she knew that this was momentary, and she knew that there was a bigger battle for them.

"Took you long enough to show up," Rukiya said as she leaned on her balcony rails, waiting as Greyson sprung into life again. She had felt a whoosh of whining and knew that someone was in her office. However, she wasn't alarmed because this was a familiar scent, one she knew so well.

"She didn't want me to come until you stepped into the office," Hudhayfah said as she walked over to where Rukiya was.

It was obvious he was worried for her mental state, just like so many, but then what else could he do for her other than try and make the whole situation bearable for her? Life hasn't been kind to the young Greyson and now it was even getting harsher.

"Of course, she did. She always takes care of everyone except herself," Rukiya sighed.

"Maybe because she knows only you can best take care of her, even better than her protector. She loves you; nothing can triumph that," Hudhayfah said reassuringly. But Rukiya already knew that, she didn't need a reminder on Hawi's love for her.

"What if her findings were wrong, Hudhayfah? I mean she's my mother, it just doesn't make any sense. Why would my mother want me dead? Perhaps Hawi is wrong this time?" Rukiya said as she ran and thought about her hair frustratedly, before turning to Hudhayfah.

She had been hearing the same thing about her mother and honestly, it scared the hell out of her. She hated traitors and if her mother dearest was one of them then Rukiya wasn't sure there was anyone on earth left for her to trust.

This was breaking her, and making her wonder if maybe, just maybe her chosen mate was wrong. If they had been on opposite sides she would have assumed Hawi wanted her to fight with her mother but then as it was, there wasn't a life Hawi valued more than hers.

"Rukiya—" Hudhayfah began, hoping to help the young alpha adverts and that in war anyone could be the traitor. He wanted to plan that no one was to be trusted, not even the ones she trusted; because everyone always had a motive in war. but would he tell her that?

"I call her my mother, Hudhayfah. My mother. She gave me life. How would she also want me dead, for something that doesn't have anything to do with me? It just doesn't make any sense and it's confusing me," Rukiya said, her frustration so evident.

She didn't want to believe that her mother would be the one to do this to her, and not like this. However, the longer she looked into Hudhayfah's hopeless eyes, the longer Rukiya realized that this was the worst truth she would have to face.

"She loves you. I know that. There hasn't been one that Razia fought for more than you," Hudhayfah said, like even he couldn't believe what was happening. They had both seen Razia go feral just to keep her daughter sane and alive, so this just wasn't making sense.

"Exactly. So why this? What could have pushed her to do this? I know Hawi would never lie to me or use me for her purposes. Hell, I volunteered an army for her and she didn't want them, so she just wouldn't. Why would mothers do this to me?" Rukiya said defeatedly.

All the answers in her head were leading her to more questions.

"Fate, Rukiya. Fate is something that none of us can fight. No matter what we wish for, no matter how well we want things to be, we can't outdo fate. Some things have long been written in the books, child.

"So much has come to pass and you're currently experiencing what is written for you and the rebellious girl you chose. She is your bane, Rukiya, just like you're her bane. That is something that even Malika can't protect her or you from," Hudhayfah explained.

Rukiya stared at her pack healer, like she was waiting for more. Surely, that couldn't be the only reason their lives were constantly in danger, right? It just wasn't adding up. If they were each other's bane, then wouldn't it be that they killed each other?

"How does my mother fit in with whatever you just said, Hudhayfah? What role is she supposed to play in the greatest mess I ever found myself in?" Rukiya asked for an ice song, the elder sighed, before he helped the girl to a seat on the balcony.

"You will have to sit for this one, child," Hudhayfah said and Rukiya stared skeptically.

"You're scaring me," Rukiya said earnestly.

"Trust me kid, this wasn't how I thought I would divulge this to you. I thought I could defeat the fates and save you from the pain, but it seems like everything I do, nothing can ever work for the plans. Nothing. Hence here we are," Hudhayfah said, and it took everything in Rukiya not to scoff.

"You sound like an oracle now Hudhayfah. I didn't know healers could be that insightful into fates and shit. But I'm listening," Rukiya teased and Hudhayfah let out a long laugh. He knew she was trying to understand but at the same time she was scared of what she would hear.

"There is no werewolf king in this realm, Rukiya. There never has been a need for a king, because the realm has always been under the protection of the protectors and the white wolf," Hudhayfah began and Rukiya rolled her eyes at him.

Of course, there wasn't a king, she had only figured that out, but what was Hudhafah telling her that now? Besides, the kinship system had been abolished and the protectors had taken over long before they had been born.

"Everyone knows that. It's common knowledge. So why tell me this now? What does my mother even have to do with that? It's not like she can be king or anything that you think she can be, right?" Rukiya asked.

Hudhayfah let out a sad chuckle as he looked into the distance, like he was trying to figure out a way out of this, one that wouldn't with Rukiya hurt and broken-hearted. He really wanted to see the girl happy and he was hoping for the best for her.

"Exactly… But your father, Draffin Greyson, was murdered for colluding with the rogues, to bring down the werewolf king."

"No… That… No, Hudhayfah, no."

"I'm so sorry, child."