The Rebel
Chapter 43

Vera’s POV

I froze when I felt his breath on my neck, his scent filling my senses.

“They are beautiful, Vera. You are beautiful. »

I closed my eyes and his lips brushed the scar on my shoulder. His gentle touch made me melt inside and out.

“Please, Logan… Don’t lie… I…”

“Shh…”

Shushing me, he spun me around and I did nothing to hide. What was left in my house anyway? I was going to die.

Placing his finger under my chin, he made me look up at him.

“You are the strongest woman I have ever met, Vera…. Believe me. »

As he said that, he moved closer to adjust the collar of my torn shirt to cover me, without any sign of desire evident in his eyes.

I couldn’t help but jump on him and k**s him deeply.

I don’t know why, but I wanted to do it.

He stood still for a few seconds, surprised by my action, and finally hugged me.

He kissed my head and his hands wrapped around my waist.

And that’s when I felt what I thought I would never feel in this world.

Safety in the arms of my companion.

We stayed in each other’s embrace, my body feeling weak and tired. I didn’t know when my eyes started to droop and he held me in his arms, lifting me up.

Walking over to the bed, he laid me down on the soft mattress, covering me with the comforter.

I had my back to him when I felt the bed tilt behind me.

His arm wrapped around me to embrace me.

His lips left a light k**s on my neck and I felt him sniff my hair.

B***d rushed to my face and I went a little further when he pulled me back.

My back collided with his bare chest.

“Sleep, my lioness. I promised to heal all your wounds tonight. »

I didn’t know what he meant by that, I only saw his hand slide into my shirt from the back. He was tracing the marks on my back.

“Logan… What are you…?” »

Warmth spread down my back, my breathing becoming heavy as he kissed my neck again.

“Let me heal you, Vera. »

The warmth inside, reaching my heart. And I no longer knew what was happening to me.

” Let me Love You. » Was the last thing he said as tingles spread down my back and I felt my breath hitch.

” How is it possible ? »

I remembered his healing powers, he was a Lycan. “But can he ignite these tingles?…Can he heal me? »

“The scars on your skin

….I can only lighten them, Vera. »

“But the scars on your soul. I promise to heal them completely. »

A yellow light appeared and I couldn’t help but look around in surprise.

The tingling…I swore I felt it when he touched my wounds.

Should I go further? He was my only hope after all.

“Logan. »

“Hmm. »

He hugged me again, his subtle beard touched my shoulder and he placed his head in the crook of my neck.

” I am ready. » With that, I turned to see his beautiful eyes fixed on me in surprise.

Snuggling against him, I rested my head on his arm and smiled.

“I’m ready for you to mark me again and finish what you started.” »

He stared at me, without any sign of happiness on his face. I thought he would be euphoric, but instead he seemed calm and indifferent.

His fingers ran through my hair, moving it away from my face.

“I will, Vera. In time, I will get there. »

That’s all he said as he kissed me again and pulled my body towards him.

Confused, I looked at him to see him smiling.

“Just sleep tonight.” »

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The courtroom was filled with murmurs and gossip as the King walked down the carpets, with his hand holding a brown-eyed girl who looked around self-consciously.

“Is this King Alpha’s mate?” »

“What a witch she is.” I bet she’s not his destiny. »

“Who knows, maybe she lured the King into her trap. »

“I truly pity the king if she is his companion. »

“What a slut!” »

Vera couldn’t hear much, a blessing of her lack of wolf ability. But Logan’s Lycan ability made him very sensitive to their voices.

His grip on Vera’s hand tightened, listening to the last comment while keeping his cold emotion on the outside.

Vera looked up in surprise, ignoring everything the girl had just said.

” What is this ? » She asked and he just took a deep breath. He looked into those innocent brown orbs.

” Nothing. »

Placing his hand on her waist, he gave her a small smile.

Blocking out all the voices, he walked towards the throne. With everyone’s eyes fixed on them, they sat down.

“Let’s get started. »

The speaker stood up, ready to present the case. The noises died away as he spoke, marking the start of the trial.

” Hello everyone. As we all already know, we are gathered here for the trial of Mr. Alexander Jones, whom we all call “the Rebel.” Let the condemned be brought inside. »

The courtroom doors opened and the guards entered first, making way for Alex.

The audience turned to look at the one they feared, but admired. Hated and yet respected beyond the rationality of minds.

Gasps and whispers rang out, as he walked through the chaos.

Eyes lifeless and body covered in bandages.

He didn’t look anyone in the eye, but kept his head held high.

Standing in the box, silver chains held him as the procedure began.

“Charged with the murder of 342 pack members, 23 Alphas, 78 Betas, 154 Gamas, 56 Deltas and some unidentified lone wolves.

The court would like to know whether you, Alexander Jones, accept the charges against you? »

With fearless eyes, Alex stared at the speaker, without even blinking an eyelash.

He was aware of Aleka’s worried gaze on him, but he tried to ignore it.

” I accept it. »

The confidence in his voice had the audience engaging in whispers. Being a murderer and yet so brave is a trait you don’t often see in convicts.

“And do you repent of your actions? Would you like to appeal to the court for mercy by apologizing or making amends? »

“I don’t want to. »

The whispers were louder this time. Such stubbornness and, such inhumanity.

“Are you sure, Mr. Jones?” If you apologize, the court may pardon you…”

“I’m sure of it. »

Vera’s eyes begged him to look at her.

To reverse his decision and reveal his identity.

After all, she was the one responsible for everything, her punishment didn’t matter, she would die anyway.

But Alex, he needed to be alive to protect others.

He had to stay alive to carry on the Rebel’s legacy.

The speaker sighed, folded the paper in his hand, and looked at Alex.

” Last question. Alexander Jones, do you agree to be the Rebel? »

That’s when his eyes finally met Vera’s pleading eyes. Moving her head no, she begged him not to take on the charge, but he just smiled sadly at her.

Their last conversation in the dungeon this morning resurfaced.

“You can’t do it, Alex!” Please… Announce to the court that you are not the Rebel! »

“You know I have to, Vera. “

“You don’t have to, dammit! Why don’t you understand? You don’t deserve this… You… Are not responsible for this…! »

“Will it be an honor to die for you?” Vera. If I can clean the b***d from your hands… Chances are the King will accept you… The people will accept you and you will be able to live? Vera. »

“I don’t need their agreement, ok! I don’t care what they think! I want you to announce the truth tomorrow. Am I clear? »

He chuckled sadly as he looked into her eyes.

“Will I die before I do this?” Vera. »

“Alex!!! Shut up ! I said you’re going to tell them I’m the Rebel! No more discussion. “

And I said I wouldn’t, Vera. ” »

“Are you going to defy my orders, Alex?” Don’t forget who saved you and took care of you! Don’t forget who I am! »

“I can’t forget it. That’s why I do this. »

Vera sat in defeat, looking at him with helpless eyes.

“I’ll do it then.” If you can’t, I’ll tell them who I am. »

“No one will believe you, Vera. Instead, they’ll raise more fingers about the kind of relationship we have. »

“You are the next Werewolf Queen, Vera. Do not forget it. »

“Alex… Please, you don’t have to.” »

“I want it, Vera. You’ve done so much for me, this is the only chance to do it. »

Vera wanted so badly to hit him, to hurt him. But seeing him all bandaged up, she lowered her fists and instead looked up at his smiling face with tears of sadness.

“You’re the only one I have, Alex… I’m going to die…”

And that’s when he looked up, with determination in his eyes.

“Then I prefer to die before you, Vera. »

She couldn’t hold back, tears escaped her eyes and that’s when he took her in his arms.

He told her everything was going to be okay even though they both knew it was just wishful thinking.

And wishes rarely come true.

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“I am. »

His words brought screams and tears to the hall. The suspect turned out to be him.

” Kill him ! Burn him alive! He killed my father! He killed my pack! »

The voices didn’t bother Alex much, who nodded to his interlocutor, asking him to continue.

“And what reason do you have to commit such atrocities, Mr. Alexander? »

Alex chuckled at this, raising an eyebrow at his interlocutor, who gulped.

” A reason ? Don’t you all already know? »

The elders did not take his lack of respect lightly. One of them spoke up, causing the others to rally behind him.

“Spit it out, murderer!” You should consider yourself lucky to have the opportunity to stand before us and speak. If it wasn’t for the generosity of our King, you would already be dead. You sadist! »

Alex’s grip tightened on the wooden palm rest, his eyes pierced holes in the gaze of the old man who had just spoken.

“Elders, please remain calm. We hope to have a peaceful proceeding here. Let the crime be proven first. » The speaker said and turned to look at Alex.

“Alpha Harold of BlackRose. January 21, at 12:42 p.m. Why did you kill him? »

“He went after the Omega of his pack, the girl was only a minor, and begged him. »

“Good. But how can you be so sure… It’s possible…”

“I saw it with my own eyes. I don’t need proof like your court. »

“Beta of the Greenfield pack. He was found murdered near the borders of his pack. December 7 at 4:10 a.m. »

“He abused a girl when he already had a partner. The girl was going to tell the truth to her partner when he kidnapped her and… …I killed him in the same place where he tortured the girl and buried her… …. .. alive. »

Gasps filled the corridors at this atrocity. The women in the room felt their souls tremble.

“The Whitestone pack? »

“The Omegas were tortured and starved. Forced to serve as slaves by night and captives by day. »

“But the entire pack was killed…”

“Yes, because every male participated. Except for their Gamma and a few others, who escaped unharmed that day. »

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This continued for a few minutes and everyone was too shocked to say anything.

Some admired this man, others hated him.

They called him a liar, a manipulator.

The speaker just sighed, looking at the endless list of murders, he couldn’t ask her to talk about everything.

So he settled for that.

“Good, Mr. Alexander. We’ve all heard your reasons. Now it’s up to the council to decide what happens next. »

“Elders. » The president said as he turned to look at the 10 elders.

“Please discuss and vote. »

Vera’s grip tightened on Logan’s hand, as she anxiously awaited the outcome.

As Logan sat there, putting his hand on her and whispering to her.

“Calm down, Vera. »

“No… No, Logan… The elders won’t let him… They’re determined to punish…

I have to intervene… I can’t just sit here. »

She stood up as Logan pulled her back, stopping her…

“You said you trusted me.” Is not it ? Just wait. »

She looked him in the eyes and nodded, deferring to him.

Looking at their joined hands then, looking back at Alex.

A few minutes of silence passed, until the elders finally came to a decision.

One of the elders cleared his throat to begin.

The others nodded at him, approving his decision.

“As elders of the werewolf council. We hereby announce that this young man here has committed serious crimes by taking legal power into his hands. No matter how righteous and courageous his actions, the murder of 589 men is not something that can be forgiven. »

Alex looked down knowing what was going to happen, Vera was ready to get up and stop it immediately.

“He killed people brutally. Murdered out of revenge and shown a horrible amount of inhumanity. Keeping a person like him alive is in itself a question about the justice meted out by the court. We, the Werewolf Council, do not glorify murder in the name of justice. Justice is our power and ours alone! ! »

“So, after discussing, we all decided that…”