Chapter 16
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The celebration seemed to go on for hours but I decided to stick it through. Countless people introduced themselves to me and wished us good health. Rickon had continued to drink heavily and eventually finished a barrel of mead. His words had become heavy and sluggish, and with each beer his eyes became more lustful. I tried my best to stay away from him, I was disgusted by his demeanor.
Every now and then he would brush his hand on my thigh and each time I smacked it away. Clearly it was becoming hard to keep his part of our deal. After a while most of the guests had passed out drunk while others had retreated to their rooms and guest rooms.
Erik, who was also heavily intoxicated, helped Rickon get up. "Yes, take me to my chambers brother!" Rickon shouted loudly. "And bring me my wife!" He bellowed like an old King. I rolled my eyes and got up, not trying to fake interest anymore.
I quickly walked to my room and closed the door, it was finally over. After a quick shower I laid on my bed with a book. I wasn't tired and my mind was still racing with questions about this packs network. I closed my eyes and remembered everyone I had met, one by one. No one struck me with interest not even the ridiculous elder Regal.
What was my plan? I could take over the pack easily but that would only expose me to the public eye. I could leave but then I wouldn't have a safety net. If it came down to it I could sacrifice the pack to slow them down and make my escape once again. or.....
I became distracted by noises coming from across the hall. I got up annoyed and listened to see if I recognized a voice. It was a female, she was laughing and a male voice was talking to her obviously intoxicated. "She's still in shock by all this, she needs time to settle in and all of that." The annoying male voice continued. The women giggled at his words, whispering in between.
I opened the door to see a young brunette kissing Rickon and pulling at his coat. "Rickon, can't you see how devoted I have been this whole time. If she will not give in to you then let me." She whispered in his ear. He pulled back and gave her a weak smile, clearly there was old history there. I swung the door open and walked towards them, I could barely hold myself back. I had thought of a new way to torture him!
Rickon opened the door to his bedroom, before he could speak the woman pushed him into the bedroom and they fell on his bed. I walked in behind them unannounced and caught them on the bed in a compromising position. I walked over to the side of the bed still unnoticed by either one. I had always been stealthy and quiet as a cat stalking its prey. I had my hands crossed behind me as I looked down at them. I reached down and grabbed the young she wolf by her beautiful brunet hair and pulled her off the bed forcefully.
She yelped in shock and pain. I held on to her hair as she looked up horrified. Rickon had become beet red as he stumbled off the bed. "I have met many kings. They're all the same. Unfaithful creatures to their queens!" I said in a disgusted voice.
The she wolf was still struggling to get free but I had a firm grip on her hair. "Alpha help!" Shouted the brunet with fear. Rickon stood up immediately and ordered me to let her go. No I don't think I will.
"I will not tolerate any disrespect from my mate. Your days of an old lustful king are at an end. If this continues I will have to take more harsh actions." I pulled the she wolf closer to me, "And now to teach you a lesson." I twisted the women's face to face me, her green eyes held fear. I had seen those eyes many times, they never bothered me if anything I relished in them.
I swiftly pulled out a knife I had stashed and with the butt of it I smashed the women's nose in. She screamed out in pain, immediately Rickon reached for my hand. I threw the women to him and she collapsed in his arms crying. He looked at me horrified with shock and disgust. I stared at both of them coldly.
"Tegan..." Rickon's voice was snuffed, he had nothing to say. I put the knife up to my head and tapped it on my temple.
"Remember what I have said. I never repeat myself. This was only a warning." Inside I was laughing like a maniac at the scene but outside I had a stone cold face. He had no idea what psychopath he was dealing with.
The women cried loudly in pain as she hugged Rickon for dear life. Blood gushed from her nose, in seconds she became limp from the blood loss. Erik came running in and I instantly hid the knife behind me. He looked at the women, horrified at all the blood that was gushing from her face. "What happened!?" He asked panicked.
"She came in here belligerent drunk trying to introduce herself. Obviously she had too much to drink, she tripped and fell on the corner of the bed." I said nonchalantly. Erik looked at Rickon and Rickon looked at me then at Erik.
He nodded, "She had too much too drink, I don't think she even knew what she was doing." He pulled the women away from him and handed her to Erik. Rickon instructed Erik to take her to the doctor downstairs so he could assess her injury. Erik quickly left with the terrified women.
Rickon closed the door and looked at me, not knowing what to say. I stood there like a statue not moving or saying a word, I just stared at him.
"Tegan, you can't hurt pack members like that. You disfigured her!" Rickon said in a stern voice.
"I won't. If they don't give me a reason too. I suggest you keep your hands to yourself." I said calmly.
"What you just did..." He shook his head, "That is unacceptable!" He shouted. "If the pack knew they would try to banish you."
"Go ahead and tell them what I did. You can also explain why I did it. It was and act of passionate rage at seeing my mate compromised with another women." I taunted as I walked over to the bed and ran my finger on the base boards.
"Don't do that again." Rickon said in all seriousness.
I crossed my arms behind my back ignoring his words. I slowly and calmly walked past him and out of his bedroom. The satisfaction I felt in that moment made up for the tiresome celebration.
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