Chapter 93: Ryder and Odin are back

Chapter 93: Ryder and Odin are back
"The child wasn't yours. She lied to you."

Medea shoved Gwendolyn away the moment she heard those words. She backed away, cradling her stomach like she was pregnant.

"What are you talking about, you mutt?" She snarled. The words didn't leave her mouth completely before Gwendolyn slapped her.

"Say that word again. I dare you!"

Medea fell back on the couch, her eyes wide with shock. Her cheek stung with the slap, and so did ego.

"You fucking bitch!" She screamed and lunged at Gwendolyn, claws outstretched and ready to attack.

Before she could land a blow, Kieran's form blurred. He stepped in front of Medea, stopping her advance.

\[Dom, get in here!\] He yelled through the mind link as he tried to keep Medea away from attacking Gwendolyn.

"LET ME GO!" Medea screamed. Her face was a mask of rage, her cheeks reddened.

Dom burst into the living room and grabbed her, pulling her hands behind her back. He forced her to her knees and kept her in place while she kept struggling to free herself.

This infuriated Kieran. His eyes flashed and he used his Alpha voice on her.

"ENOUGH, MEDEA!"

She let out a painful cry as his voice slammed into her head. Even Dom felt it. He flinched from the intensity of it.

Gwendolyn stepped out behind Kieran and touched his arm. He went calm instantly, the anger in his eyes fading off.

He looked towards her when she touched his face.

"I'm okay." He murmured, answering her unasked question.

Then he turned back to Medea who was whimpering softly on the floor.

"So the child you conceived wasn't mine?" He asked.

Medea raised her tear-streaked face and looked at him.

"After everything we've been through Kieran, this is how you treat me? Because of that whore!"

Gwendolyn moved towards her and slapped her again. Behind her, Kieran didn't stop her. Instead, he smiled.

Medea spat out the blood in her mouth and glared venomously at Gwendolyn.

"Oh you bitch! I'm going to kill you, I swear."

"Whose child was it?" Kieran cut her short.

She looked towards him, feigning confusion.

"I don't know what you're talking about!"

"Liar!" Gwendolyn snapped. "You had an affair with one of the Wilding guards. And when you got pregnant, you lied to Kieran that it was his."

"You're insane!" Medea shrieked. "You weren't here when Kieran and I were together. You have no idea what happened!"

Gwendolyn turned around and faced Kieran. "I didn't see who the guard was. But I know what I saw."

He took her hand and pulled her close. "I know. I believe you. Can you check again to see who it was?"

She nodded. Kieran's gaze moved to Dom and hardened.

"Restrain her completely." He ordered.

Medea started to panic when Dom suddenly pinned her hands behind her. She couldn't move. Her eyes widened when she saw Gwendolyn coming towards her.

"Stay away from me!" She yelled. She was terrified of how Gwendolyn knew the truth, and found it hard to believe a lycan could see the future.

Gwendolyn took a step closer and gripped her jaw. She shut her eyes, her brows furrowed in concentration. Beside her, Kieran stood close, prepared to pull her away in case Medea tried to attack her.

The same flashes of memories Gwendolyn saw earlier appeared again. She saw Medea in the forest, beneath a large tree. There was a blanket spread on the ground. She lay on it, and beside her, there was another man.

Her frown deepened as she searched for the man's face. The images were too quick to process, flipping through her mind like an opened book. Voices whispered in her ears, unclear.

Then she saw his face. And she wasn't surprised to see Kane.

She opened her eyes with a sharp gasp. Kieran immediately pulled her away and held her waist.

"Are you okay, my love?" He whispered.

She nodded. "I'm fine. It was Kane. She had an affair with Kane."

She turned to him and continued. "Kane was never loyal to you. He wanted the Alpha title. I heard him talking to Medea about taking over the pack. I don't know how they planned to do it, but they were going to."

She looked back at Medea. "That's why she wanted to be Luna so badly. It was part of their plan. But when Kane found out she was pregnant, he threatened to expose her if she didn't get rid of it. So she did, and pretended to lose her mind. She never had a miscarriage. She took the fetus out herself."

Kieran listened to all she said silently. As she spoke, he found it increasingly difficult to control his rage. He couldn't believe Medea had fooled him.

And Kane, the fucking bastard. He realized now why Kane despised Gwendolyn and always looked for a way to hurt her.

He turned to Medea who had her head bowed.

"Did you really think you would get away with it?" He muttered coldly.

However, Medea didn't respond. She didn't need to. She had been caught, and there was no use denying. But her heart burned with anger and hate towards Gwendolyn.

Kieran didn't bother questioning her again.

"Lock her up." He ordered Dom. "Send a word to Cae. She's going to perform the ritual to break the bond and erase my mark on her."

Medea raised her head sharply when she heard him.

"Kieran you can't do that." She cried out. "I admit, I hurt you. I wasn't thinking. Kane deceived me. I love you, Kieran. I would never betray you."

"Be glad I didn't sentence you to death." Kieran snarled. "You made a mistake coming back here. Once the ritual has been performed, you will be banished. If you dare step foot in my territory, I'll make sure you join Kane in hell."

He turned back to Dom. "Keep her in chains until the ritual is conducted. And I swear, Dom, if she dares to escape, I will fucking kill you."

Dom bowed swiftly. "Yes, Alpha."

Medea remained silent as he dragged her away. She didn't try begging again, but her eyes were on Gwendolyn, hateful and cold.

Gwendolyn stared right back until Dom dragged her out of the living room. Then she sighed and looked away.

"She'll kill me if she has the chance."

Kieran chuckled. He held her waist in a possessive grip and pulled her against him.

"You'll crush her if given the chance. That flash in your eyes when you slapped her? Fuck! You're utterly sexy when pissed."

She laughed. "I don't tolerate disrespect, and you know that. It's why Kane and I never got along."

"It's probably a good thing. I never imagined he would betray me."

She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him down until their lips almost touched.

"What now?"

"Cae will perform the ritual tonight and sever the bond between Medea and I. And in a week, I'll crown you my Luna."

She smiled and kissed him. "I can't wait."

His eyes fogged suddenly and he looked up sharply.

"Ryder and Odin are back. And I think Kade is dead."