The Rebel
Chapter 41

Logan is staring at the official council order in his hands.

A sigh escaped his lips as he took the pen to sign it.

______________________________

The Werewolf Council

Official Notice

To, Mister Logan King

Dated: August 12

Greetings King Alpha. The werewolf council and elders congratulate you on the capture of the most wanted criminal in almost half a decade.

The Rebel, keeping in mind the legal code of conduct and the common conjecture of all, is hereby summoned to be presented in the royal court of justice to be atoned for his sins against our kind.

August 14 at 10:30 a.m. sharp.

Hoping that justice is done and this world is a better place to live in the near future.

Please sign this document and respond affirming your presence.

SIGNATURE

The royal seal.

______________________________

Signing, he put the document back in the envelope, then he had to deal with Ben’s importunity.

“King Logan. »

He curtsied and Logan nodded.

“How is he?” »

“Much better now after the antidote and treatment. However…”

Logan narrowed his eyes and Ben lowered his head, unsure of how to tell him.

“But what? »

Ben finally looked up before speaking.

“The rumor is everywhere, Alpha… People are wondering about the relationship between the Rebel and Luna… They saw the scene and it’s spreading like wildfire. »

A hint of nerve appeared on Logan’s forehead, his face emotionless.

“Not only that… Some people from the villages went further saying… That they had seen Luna… With other men… They call her a traitor… They doubt her morality, Alpha. And it’s very difficult to stop them. »

“Where is she?” »

“La Luna… She escaped the guards again to go see him in the dungeons. And I fear she may have even injured some of our men. This confirmed what people have been saying. »

Running his hand through his hair, Logan stood up to walk towards the dungeons in a hurry.

The doors were opened for him and he approached to see three of his men on the ground groaning in pain.

She had her back to him and held a knife firmly in her hands, pointed at his men.

“Go back and open the door!” »

“But ma’am…”

“I said open the door, dammit!” “, she shouted this time, without realizing Logan’s presence behind her.

Logan looked at his guards and motioned for them to lower their weapons.

They complied, causing Vera to rush forward and pull on the bars of the cell Alex was locked in.

Her eyes wanted to see if he was okay.

“Alex!” Alex! Do you hear me ! “, she shouted without getting a response.

She slammed her palms on the bar, injuring herself.

“Ma’am, please…” The guard couldn’t finish when she pushed him back onto the railing and put the knife near his neck.

” Open the door ! “, she shouted again and that’s when Logan stepped forward, approaching her from behind.

The guard looked at her fearfully, moving his head in a nod.

She pushed him again and said,

“The keys, dammit!” »

Before she could do any more harm, Logan wrapped one arm around her waist from behind and used the other to grab her wrist.

Taken by surprise, she struggled to free herself, but he was much stronger.

Pulling her towards him, hitting her chest, he lowered his head into the crook of her neck, and whispered in her ear: “Calm down, Vera. »

Her murderous eyes turned to look at him and he could see the desperation in her eyes.

Red and puffy, tired but combative.

He knew she hadn’t slept last night, waiting for news from Rebelle.

And neither does he.

“Logan,” she said, barely hopefully. She expected him to at least open the door.

These people would never understand what Alex meant to her.

Alex was the one and only man she trusted completely.

And she could see that he didn’t let her down, not even a little.

“Have them open the doors, Logan. I have to see him.

Vera’s hands were shaking and Logan tried to steady them, taking the knife from her hands and throwing it away .

“He’s fine, Vera. Trust me, he’s fine. »

She didn’t believe him, she tried to get out of his hold, she was determined to see Alex a certain way.

She scratched Logan’s forearms that held her.

“Alex!” Alex! »

Logan was not happy with the noise his partner was creating.

Tightening his grip on her, he whispered a little coldly this time.

“I said he was fine, Vera! Stop that ! »

She didn’t. Her determined eyes looking at him.

“I said open the damn lock, Logan!” ”, she shouted at him and that was that. Logan closed his eyes, trying not to look down on her in front of everyone as she gave him all the orders to do so.

Ben understood and took all the guards with him.

Once they were alone, Logan pushed her back onto the railing and pinned her hands above her head.

“Watch your tone, Vera. Yes I changed for you, but I still won’t tolerate the way you disrespect me. »

“No disrespect,” she replied boldly.

“I just want to see him.” »

And that’s when Logan pulled back, letting go of her.

He put his hands in his pockets to lean against the wall.

” All right. You can see it, but after that…

You have to tell me what it is to you. »

There was silence for a few minutes, then Vera moved her head in disappointment.

Tears welled up in her eyes as she stared at him.

“You were giving me lessons on trust, weren’t you, Logan?”

While you yourself cannot trust me. While you doubt my relationship with all the damn men out there! »

“I don’t, Vera.”

I trust you, but I also need to hear it from you. Remember what you said when I asked you how you knew about the Rebel two years ago? »

He approached her.

“You said you loved him, Vera. »

And she was silent. She didn’t know how to respond to that, because it was just another lie at the time. Just to make him jealous.

“So tell me what’s the problem if I ask you what he means to you?” »

She closed her eyes. His proximity was already suffocating him.

Raising her hands in surrender, she finally said,

“Very well. I’ll tell you, but first open the door. »

Logan nodded, took the keys and opened the door.

She walked in rushing past him to see Alex all bandaged up and unconscious.

Holding his hands, she placed her hands on his forehead.

She cried silent prayers while Logan just stood there watching her.

… … … … … … ….

Logan sat at the end of the table, tapping the wood and looking at the clock.

The maid put down the aromatic dishes, Logan asked her: “Why isn’t she here?” Did she eat in her room? »

The maid bowed before responding: “King Alpha. Madam refuses to eat anything… I went there twice, but she refused. »

Logan pushed his plate away and slammed his palm on the table. He got up, not in the mood to eat too.

“But Sir…”

The servants and the cooks looked at each other, but did not dare to say anything. They watched him go up the stairs to his room.

He took a deep breath before knocking on the door.

He received no response and he pushed the door open to see that it was unlocked.

He walked in and found her looking out the window, lost in thought.

Sighing, he slowly closed the door behind him and approached her. She didn’t realize Logan was there.

He took a seat and sat next to her.

“Vera?” » He called her and that’s when she came out of her thoughts, looking at him in surprise.

She seemed paler than usual.

Her lips were chapped and her eyes red from lack of sleep and crying.

He gently tucked her bangs behind her ear, making her close her eyes.

“You still haven’t eaten your meal.” »

“I. I… Don’t have an appetite…”

He stroked her cheek with his thumb. He stared at her as she stared at the scenery outside, not making eye contact with him.

His sadness also invaded him.

“Are you ready to tell me the truth?” he asked gently, making her look at him to just nod.

Logan also nodded, not knowing how to ask her, since she didn’t take the initiative to tell him.

” A lover ? »

She didn’t answer. She still had her eyes fixed outward.

“I… You just told me once that… you loved him… I… Didn’t take him seriously… But now that I’ve seen how much you care about him…”

“He’s like my little brother, Logan. »