Chapter 39: Chapter Thirty-Eight

****Delanie POV

“Babe?” Ajax said as he stroked my hair. “What do you want us to do? Come on speak to me, sweetheart.”

“I just want to know where she is and leave. We don’t have to come back.”

“Fine with me sweetheart.”

Minutes later after a silent drive to the pack village we arrived at the only cemetery in the pack. Driving through the pack was a horrible flashback. The omegas who bullied me were dead, but Freya and Emilia, Blaise’s mate, weren't.

She wouldn’t be too happy to see me if she knew what really happened the night I left the pack. She wouldn’t be happy to see me when she learns her mate wants me back.

That’ll only happen in his wildest dreams.

Ajax grabbed my hand and squeezed it.

“You ready?” he asked.

“Yeah… I don’t know what to do with this guilt, Ajax.”

His brows dipped into a frown. “She sounded like an amazing woman, sweetheart. She knew what you went through and I’m sure she’d be happy to know you’re alive.”

A tear rolled down my cheek and Ajax quickly brushed it away. Searching through the headstone for the newest one was the most painful thing. My heart was a swollen mess and my throat was thick with unshed tears.

Ajax was there by my side as we searched.

I paused in front of an old withered tombstone and stared in awe.

“What’s wrong?” Ajax asked.

It was Delaney Marshal she died over twenty years ago.

“My Great Grand Mother.”

“You might have other relatives buried here too,” Ajax said.

“Except my Mom. She’s trapped. Do you think there’s a way to get her out?”

Ajax’s hands landed on my shoulder it cemented my disappointment and encouraged me.

“Look that tombstone looks new. Let’s check it out.”

Ajax and I walked to the new tombstone. I cupped my mouth when I read her name on the marble stone. Her friends must have chipped in for an honourable resting place.

I didn’t have a chance to say goodbye.

Ajax wrapped me in his arms and held me as I sobbed.

“It’s okay, babe.”

I didn’t know if it would ever be okay. It felt like we stood out there for hours until I ran out of tears.

“Can we go?” I asked.

“Of course my love.”

We turned around and walked back to the car. Two black SUVs were parked behind Ajax’s truck. Blaise and his crew climbed out looking menacing and nasty.

“What now?” Ajax grumbled.

“I’m glad you got a chance to visit your Grandmother’s grave, mate,” Blaise said.

I gasped. Was he seriously calling me his mate?

“What the hell did you call her?” Ajax growled and his wolf flashed in his eyes.

I grabbed his arm as Blaise’s betas jerked to defend Blaise.

“You want to lose your throat, don’t you, you prick.”

“We’re leaving, Blaise,” I said forcefully.

Blaise smirked and walked forward. “You’re not going anywhere. Ajax’s going to stand trial.”

My eyes turned to saucers. “For what?”

“You can’t just make me stand trial,” Ajax barked.

“You’ll likely be sentenced to death,” Blaise added.

My heart slammed forward. “On what charges.”

Blaise turned to me and looked at me with pity. “My pack my rules and Ajax’s responsible for the death of my omegas.”

My jaw dropped. I released Ajax and launched myself at Blaise. I hammered my fists on his chest. He stood as still as a statue I pounded my fists on him. I wasn’t making any impact but hitting him felt good.

“You’re responsible for their death you monster!” He drove the omega girls out to the lake and ordered them to beat me up. Ajax defended me while he ran from a fight like a coward.

Ajax’s arms wrapped around my waist and yanked me off him.

“You tried to kill me! You should stand trial too.”

Blaise dusted himself off. “Alphas are immune to trials.”

“How convenient,” Ajax grumbled.

“Betas, take Ajax into custody. His trial’s at sunset.”

“No!” I screamed as the betas advanced.

“Alright, I’ll go. It’s okay, baby, it won’t be much of a trial.”

If he wanted he could have beaten them all up and escaped. He was capable but allowed them to drag him into the back of an SUV. His eyes held calmness but my insides were in knots. I watched as the betas drove away with my mate.

It was just Blaise and me. Tears stung my eyes but rage ran through my veins. He was a sorry excuse for an Alpha.

“You don’t have to do this. It’s ridiculous.”

Blaise stepped forward and grabbed my wrist.

“I warned you. I told you to pick the right side.”

“I’ll never pick you. Never in your wildest dreams.”

Blaise glared at me and slammed my wrist down.

“You’re my mate and you’ll remain by my side. You’re going to satisfy me and you’re going to have my children. No negotiations.”

“You rejected me!” I shouted.

“Nothing can break the moon goddess’ bond.”

I knew Blaise was entitled and arrogant but this was insane. He couldn’t force me to be with him. I had to call Ross for help. He was the only one Ajax trusted from his pack. I hoped he could help.

I didn’t have the chance to leave because another beta arrived in an SUV.

“Alpha,” he bowed.

“Take her to the pack house and lock her up.”

My eyes turned to saucers.

“What?”

Blaise smirked. “Didn’t you hear me? You’re my mate and I’m going to keep you.”

The beta with pale blue eyes nodded. I backed up looking for a place to go. I could only run into the cemetery and vanish into the woods that surrounded it.

“Don’t even think about it, Delanie. There’s no place to run.”

Blaise blasted me with thunderbolts of Alpha power that paralyzed my body. I held strong and didn’t fall but Blaise didn’t stop. Another blast and I crumbled.

He stood in front of me and gripped my chin.

“Sweet dreams, mate.”

Another dose of power and everything went black.