Chapter 116 - Given to the Lycan King

************************Willow****************************

Today was the day that Luca's punishment was to be carried out. Elder Lance had sent the others back as they were needed on another case. He was staying to watch it be done and report back,

Lincoln did not want me to attend, but I needed to see this myself. I need the closer and to know that I can close that part of my life and that he will not be able to harm another person. I also want to show Lucas that I made it. He didnt break me to the point I couldn't heal and live a life full of love and family. He needs to see how much stronger I am now. That im not some little weak, scared girl I was before,

I know I owe all of this to Lincoln. If he and River didnt find me that night, I genuinely believe I would have died chained to the pole,

And that's what I want Lucas to see, I didnt die that night,

"Little one, are you sure you want to go?" Lincoln asked me for the tenth time this morning. As he steps into the bathroom,

"I need to, Lincoln,"

He stands behind me, looking at me through the mirror as I brush out my hair,

Leaning forward, he places a kiss on my bare should,

"I just worry about you. I dont want you to see such a punishment,"

Laying the brush down, I turn, sliding my arms around his neck. Placing his hands on my hips,

"I know you dont, But for me to continue to heal and fully move on with my life and close the door to the past, I need to watch the man who did all those things to me be punished. I am not some weak little girl anymore, And I have you to thank for that; I promise I will be alright. You will be there with me,"

Letting out a defeated sigh, his shoulder slumped, leaning his forehead against mine,

"Alright, I understand what you are saying, and I guess I can understand where you are coming from, But if at any time it gets to be too much, you tell me, and we will leave,"

Reaching up, kissing his lips softly, "Thank Love," I whisper to him, kissing him again. I went to pull back so I could finish getting ready, but my mate clutched my hips tighter, holding me against his front. My sweet, soft kiss, he turned into a hard bitting my lips kiss,

Pressing his body into mine, causing the counter to dig into my back, moving one of his hands to the back of my neck, tilting my head where he could deepen the kiss,

"Hmm, Lincoln," I mummer out, But he didnt break the kiss, "Linc," I try again, only to be cut off by him plunging his tongue in my mouth,

Breaking apart as we both suck in some much-needed air, both of our chests were heaving up and down, with how hard he just kissed me,

Placing my hands flat against his chest, I could feel his heartbeat. His black eyes peered down at me,

Growling lowly, he attacked my neck, bending me slightly backward over the counter,

"Lincoln, we need to get ready,"

He nipped my neck close to my mark, making me let out a moan,

"Lincoln," He grabbed my hips, hoisting me up on the counter and pushing my leg open as he placed his body between my knees,

His big hand cupped my jaw as he tipped my head back,

A knock on the door made him snap his head up, "Are you two ready yet?" We heard Rivers's voice call through the door,

Lincoln groaned as his head fell to my shoulder, "Why?" He mumbled out,

"Well, come on, you two," His voice came again, as the pounding contained,

Lincoln lifted his head, his eye back to normal, "We will pick this up later," He held me off the counter, walking out of the bathroom and heading towards the door,

Laughing as I hear the door open,

"You have the most impeccable timing. You knwo that asswipe," Lincoln growls out,

"Oh, my bad, Didnt mean to cock block you,"

A growl ripped through the room as I heard a thud followed by "Ouch," then the door slamming,

Laughing at them two,

"Little one, I will meet you downstairs when you are done," I hear Lincoln's voice pop into my head,

"I won't be long," I tell him. I quickly finished, as it was much faster without him in here,

Pulling the door open, I wasnt surprised to find Tyler standing there,

"Tyler," I greet him,

"Ms Willow, You ready to head down?"

Stepping out, I shut the door, "Yes, thanks for walking me," I tell him as we fall into steps down the hall,

He smiled down at me, "You are welcome, Ms Willow,"

Lincoln told him he didnt have to guard me anymore and that he would find a replacement, but he said Lincoln he didnt want to be replaced, and even though Lucas was locked up, he wanted to remain my guard. He said Heather told him she would kick his ass for not following through with his duties and making sure her friend was protected,

Of course, they all ragged on him about how he was scared of his little mate, but I would be, too. She can be quite scary when she wants to be,

Making our way down the last set of steps, everyone was gathered in the foyer area. Lincoln, spotting me, came over, taking my hand as he kissed my temple,

"Everything is in place. Shall we head out? They will bring Lucas out once we are there," His Dad said as he walked up to us,

All of us stepped out the door. We walked along the path in a group,

Lincoln Did not let go of my hand, and I was thankful for that,

Reaching the area, there was a small platform with what looked like a wooden bench,

We gathered on one side as we saw Elder Lance standing at the bottom of the steps on the other side. A few minutes passed when we spotted warriors leading Lucas up to the platform,

He did not look at any of us, his eye cast down, and His wrists were bound with silver cuffs. Forcing him to his knees in front of the bench, they pushed his head, laying the side of his face down. His eyes were facing us. They chained him in that position,

He didnt struggle. His eyes were blank. He was just stared out, not focusing on anyone or anything,

Edler Lance walked up, standing there,

"Alpha Lucas, You are hear by sentenced to death by beheading for the crimes against you. You have been found guilty of Mistreatment of your own pack, abuse to a minor, and engaging in rogue activities such as kidnapping with the intent to harm the future Luna Queen,"

Elder Lance turned to us,

"Beta River," he held his hand out, "If you would please join me,"

River kissed Mia as he patted Heather's cheek. His eye finding me, he gave me a nod as he continued up the stairs towards Elder Lance,

Elder Lance held out what looked to be an axe. The edge looked so sharp that just a piece of paper falling on it would split into two. The sunlight beamed off it as Elder Lance handed it over to River,

"It has a silver blade," Lincoln whispers in my ear, "It is only used for this type of punishment,"

Nodding cause I didnt trust myself to speak, My heart was racing so fast I thought it would jump out of my chest,

"When you are ready, Beta," Elder Lance stepped back.

River stepped closer, laying the sharp side on the back of Lucas's neck. He wiggled against the restrains,

When I glanced at Lucas, his eyes were locked on me,

"Don't look at his eyes. Look at River. Keep your eyes on him. Luca does not deserve for you to look in his eyes while he dies; whatever you do, keep your eyes on River. " Lincoln says to me,

Moving my eye to River, he was looking straight at me,

Leaning down, he whispered something in Lucas's ear, lifting the axe, his eyes never leaving me as he brought the axe down,