Chapter 69 - The Rejected Goddess

Emma POV

I would be lying if I said that seeing Eric downtrodden and beaten upset me, it amused me to no end. It was satisfying to see someone like him finally get what he deserves, but I am a believer in those that cause harm and injustice should have it done to them by those they wronged. It is not a popular view but one I am a stickler for.

I have punished Eric for what he has done to me in the past, and while many in the pack think I have been lenient and should have killed him I disagree. This way he will suffer for the rest of his life.

I have been wondering what the other packs did to him, but I never wanted to know as I do not really care. And I decided when I was working on myself to focus on things that affect me directly, and his life does not.

My mother was killed a few weeks ago, she tried to re-enter the Solar Eclipse Pack territory and was killed on sight as per my instructions. I thought that this news would sadden me, but I was surprised to find out that it didn’t. I did not feel anything about it, and I still don’t.

My father has been punished; his punishment was rather kind in comparison to Erics. The packs only wanted him to admit his wrong doings and face the consequences of his actions. This meant talking to the victims and hearing the impact of what his actions had done, he now has to spend a year in each pack as an omega before he is allowed to return home. I feel sad for him as he was alpha ordered to do what he did, but at the same time the punishment is a lot nicer than I was expecting.

When I asked the leaders of the five packs why they were so kind, they said it was because they could see the remorse in his eyes and that his reasons were of a decent standard, but they didn’t excuse him for everything as he could have gotten them help.

After dealing with Eric and catching up with the leaders I closed the door on that part of my life and now here I am preparing to go and have what will most likely be the biggest discussion of my life.

I take a final look at myself in the mirror. I am wearing a light blue blouse with ripped jeans and sneakers, a casual look today but I also want to look nice at the same time. I then open up a portal to just outside Alpha Inga’s pack house. My nerves spiralling out of control.

I have been planning on coming here for a while now, I just wanted to get the loose ends tied up first before I came here. Now that everything has been resolved, there is one thing left and I have been putting it off because I am nervous. But I can’t put it off anymore.

I take a step towards the front door, raise my hand and knock.

My heart is in my mouth.

Alpha Inga POV

I smell and feel her before I know she is here. I hear the knock on the door and I run so fast that I practically end up pushing a few people into the walls if they hadn’t of moved in time. I did not mean to run like an idiot, but my mate is here and I just want her in my arms again.

“Emma.” I say, ripping open the door and pulling Emma tightly into my embrace. If it was up to me, then she would never leave this place or my arms ever again.

“Hello, ouch.” Emma says, hugging me back before she tries to pull away.

I hold on for a few more seconds before I take a step back.

“Please come in.” I say, holding to door open for her.

Emma walks in and smiles, a blush gracing her face.

“Thank you.” She says, smiling at me and my heart jumps out of my chest.

“Please, follow me. There is someone who has been waiting to see you again.” I say.

I know I am procrastinating the conversation that Emma has clearly come here to have with me, but I also know that Beta Edward has been missing Emma. The two have become close recently, and he has been just as worried about her as I have been.

“Emma.” Beta Edward shouts, walking over and giving her a hug which she reciprocates. “It has been too long. Where the bloody hell have you been?” He asks in mock anger.

“Tying up lose ends.” Emma replies cryptically.

I can see the curiosity burning in Beta Edwards eyes but he doesn’t push her further.

“Well, it is lovely to see you again. We were all worried that you were gone, had the Alpha over here crying like a baby.” Beta Edward informs Emma, sending a smirk my way.

“Ha, as if.” I say, trying to brush off what he just said but looking at Emma’s face I don’t think it worked.

“I am sorry, to both of you. I didn’t mean to leave it this long, honestly. Selena and the others took me away to help me heal and when I came back to being myself, I was broken. It took me ages to find my feet again and even find the strength to want to carry on living. I decided then to put everything I had into closing that chapter of my life permanently. By the time I wanted to come here, I was in too deep and had been gone too long that I was worried what you would say or do.” Emma explains, making me look at her with sadness.

“I understand, and I waited for you like I wanted. Please, don’t blame yourself or anything like that. We knew you needed time to work things out and sort things out for yourself.” I say, trying to put her at ease.

Emma nods her head, and then starts to nod her head as if she has come to a decision about something and I am worried what that decision will be.

“I think we need to talk.” Emma says seriously, to which Beta Edward gets up and leaves the room, followed by everyone one else.

“I think I know what it is about.” I say, trying to stay calm and not let the worry or dear show on my face.

“I have been putting this off, but I think now we need to have the chat.” Emma says, her voice breaking slightly.

“I understand. Do you want to start?”

“Yes please, I have thought long and hard about everything that has happened and about us. And I want you to know that I stand by this decision, whether you agree with me or not.” Emma says, the steel determination in her voice worrying me to no end. This does not sound good.

“So, what is your choice?” I ask nervously.

“I choose me.” The words leave her mouth, and my world falls apart. My mate, my Emma, is leaving me. The hole in my chest burns, but I don’t want to make this decision any harder for her or make her stay out of guilt, so I simply nod my head in understanding.