The Unknown Royal Luna: Cruel Twist Of Fate

Chapter Ten

Madison Frost

I was utterly exhausted by the time I parked the truck at my campsite. It was early evening and the sun hadn’t set, but I decided it was best to crawl into my sleeping bag and try to get some sleep.

Topaz whined in my head.

“I know, but there is nothing more I can do for today. I don’t have the strength to storm the prison to free him. That would surely get us killed.”

She huffed, and I felt her frustration.

We could try to break him out of prison, but I’m sure Scott had anticipated that. He probably has my father locked away underground.

I sighed. The granola bar I ate turned to ash in my mouth. My father didn’t deserve this. Scott was using him to get me to comply. He knew damn well I could never leave my father behind.

Ignoring the other granola bar I grabbed for dinner, I settled into my sleeping bag. With the tree cover, it would get dark soon.

“Tomorrow morning I will try to see Dad,” I told Topaz. “The Wolf Council hasn’t convicted him. Surely, they would see he was framed.”

Even though I was exhausted, sleep didn’t come easily. My mind was going over anyone who could help free my father. Not everyone is under Scott’s control. I don’t have to explain why Scott would frame my father; just place enough doubt that they would investigate, find out the truth, and release him.

Now that I had a better plan than saving up two million dollars. The next part would be challenging. Who could I trust inside the council?

“It’s a good thing Dad taught us how to hide in plain sight. We are going to have to investigate the wolves of the council—anyone not from Cypress Ridge. We can cross them off the list. They would never go against Scott or his family,” I grumbled, sharing my idea with Topaz.

She yipped in approval.

I wish sleep came as quickly as the new plan did. I groaned, trying to open my eyes. The sun illuminated the tent. I didn’t want to move. After the last two days, my body was ready to give up.

I scrubbed a hand down my face.

Topaz barked, encouraging me to get up.

“Yeah. Yeah, I’m going,” I grumbled, throwing the blanket off me.

Pulling on my boots, I stepped out of the tent into the cool morning air. I inhaled deeply, stretching my achy body. I turned on the camping stove and started brewing some coffee. I was going to need it. Nothing about my life now was easy.

While I waited, I stared out at the lake beside my camping spot. The water was calm, and the sun reflected beautifully off the clear water. It felt like a mockery. I couldn’t even enjoy my favourite place.

My gut was in knots as I thought about seeing my father today. I caused this mess, and he was suffering because of me. Tears threatened to fall as I thought about how the guards were probably ordered to torture him.

“I fuckin’ hate you, Scott,” I growled, kicking the dirt. “You ruined my fuckin’ life!”

I blew out a harsh breath, my fist clenched. Love makes you stupid, and I would never make that mistake again. Screw the mate bond and the Moon Goddess who paired me with a monster. This was her fault. She could have stopped this, but chose to let me go through this hell. What the f**k did I ever do to her?

My heart froze over, and no one would ever have that much power over me again. From this moment on, I’m in charge of my own destiny—no more fate bullshit.

I poured myself a mug of coffee and sat on the log facing the lake. I sipped as I tried to calm myself. I couldn’t afford to go into battle angry and make mistakes. I had to be patient and calculating if this plan was going to work.

Checking the time, it was time for me to get ready. The first stop was the prison, and then it was to the park to visit Titus. I pursed my lips as I thought about the little boy all alone after school. His father even had the nerve to say his son wasn’t in any danger. How the hell would he know? He wasn’t there. Someone could have snatched Titus up, and they never would have known what happened to him.

The thought twisted my stomach. No child deserves that.

After getting ready, I cleaned up the camp and got into the truck. I cursed the drive since fuel costs money, which I was short on. But if it means I can see my father, then I would be there every day. I was hoping to receive an email with a job offer, but if not, I could consider temporary work. Anything to sustain me until we could escape this place.

The closer I drove to the prison, the more my insides knotted. I didn’t know what the pack was saying about us. Not that I cared about their opinions, but in this case, they would be wrong. My father was innocent.

I parked and got out with my head held high. I no longer cared about this pack or its wolves. If they could do this to a fated mate and loyal pack members, then no one was safe. And one day, they will learn the hard way.

Entering, I walked up to the desk where a warrior was stationed.

“Can I help you?” He asked without looking up from the file he was holding.

“I would like to see Max Frost,” I replied, and his head snapped from the paperwork.

“Madison,” he exhaled. I recognized him as Ryan’s father, the current delta.

“Delta, sir, I would like to see my father.”

He closed the file, placing it on the desk before turning his full attention to me.

“I can’t.”

I furrowed my brow. “What? Why? He hasn’t been convicted. His charges have no physical victims. He’s not a danger to anyone.” I exclaimed.

“I’m sorry, Madison. I am, but the alpha gave the order. Max Frost would not be permitted to have visitors,” he sighed, the look of pity on his face.

“But, he’s allowed a lawyer, right? The law states that legal reputation will be allowed,” I retorted, ignoring the stares of other warriors as my voice level increased, drawing attention to myself.

“When a lawyer is appointed, they will be able to see him, yes. But no one else will be able to see him. I’m sorry, Madison.”

I clenched my fist, a fury burning in my chest. Scott had some fuckin’ nerve, and I wanted nothing more than to whack him off his self-made pedestal.

“Madison, are you okay? Where are you staying? Ryan has been worried about you,” the Delta said kindly, but I was over it. Kindness meant nothing if they would fall in line to an alpha who could frame a member of their pack.

“Tell him, I’m fine, and where I’m staying is no one's business,” I growled. “Every one of the warriors my father trained should be working his case to prove that he is innocent. How could you turn your backs on him? You all know he would never do this. If he stole money, then where is it?” I demanded, and all the warriors in the area glanced at me. “That’s what I thought,” I spat. “This pack is a fuckin’ joke.”

I stormed out of there, inhaling deeply as the cool fall air hit my lungs.

I was furious, and the resentment ran deep. Don’t look at me with remorse; help me uncover the truth. He was your friend, but apparently that meant nothing.