Chapter 14 Soren accompanied me to meet the bereaved pack . When they learned the truth about their mothers death , they brought their grievance to the Council of Alphas where both Thorne and Silvana served . * Silvanas true nature became known throughout all territories . Thorne , once a respected Alpha , found his own packs loyalty wavering . He cornered me outside the SilverFang den . Did you deliberately expose Silvanas deception ? Who revealed it doesnt matter , my voice was winter cold . She caused an innocent wolfs death . And you ? Your claws are stained with our pups blood . Thornes Alpha presence faltered at the mention of our lost pup . I didnt know the truth then . He lunged forward suddenly , trying to scent mark me . Rayne , she deceived me . Sorens leg shot out , blocking Thornes advance . With deliberate care , he draped his Alpha cloak over my shoulders , his scent wrapping around me protectively . Remove your tainted hands , Thorne snarled , reaching for the cloak . Tainted ? Sorens grip locked around Thornes wrist . You speak of yourself ? Indeed , Sorens lip curled . Your presence alone fouls the air . Rayne , Thornes eyes widened . Youll let him insult your Alpha this way ? Once , I would have defended him with tooth and claw . My loyalty had been absolute , brooking no slight against my mate , no matter how small . Thorne waited , expectant . But what right had he to expect my protection after betraying our mate bond so completely ? When I remained silent , Thornes posture shifted , his confidence returning like a poorly fitted mask . Stay away from the SilverFang Pack , Rayne . Theyre jealous of our bond , trying to drive us apart . Without my moonstone crafting , their pack faces ruin . Dont align yourself with failing wolves . might make me reconsider renewing our mate bond . After I Let Go My Alpha He Knolt in Regret nearly laughed . Still trying to manipulate me with promises of reconciliation . When our pup was taken , when our bond was broken , my heart had shattered . But now ? Now I felt only relief . Better to see the monster in your den early than too late . Soren , usually the epitome of Alpha control , actually growled . Not everyone is fool enough to be played like a moon struck pup . Thorne ignored him , confident in his power over the SilverFang Packs future . Rayne , he purred , were pack . Youve reclaimed your grandmothers relics . Stop this stubbornness . Release funds to compensate the dead wolfs family . So this was his game he needed money for reparations . After all our years mated , I replied coldly , you should know me better . Id throw gold to the winter winds before giving you a single coin . What have they done to you ? Thorne raged . What magic have they used to turn you against me ? Time to leave , Alpha , one of the SilverFang warriors grinned , his fangs glinting as he gripped Thornes shoulder . Before we decide to teach you the meaning of pack respect . Thorne tried to shake off the warriors hold , but found himself firmly caught between two powerful betas . His former Alpha strength seemed to desert him in that moment . Thorne , I called after him , theres something you should know . The reason I couldnt carry a pup … it was never my full moon transformations that were unstable . It was your wolf blood that was tainted . Thorne whirled around , his eyes wide with shock . Impossible ! Why would I lie now ? My voice carried across the distance between us . Yes, my shifting was damaged after the river incident , but your wolf spirit was always the broken one . The truth was there in his past a pup left to freeze in winter dens , starved of proper kills , beaten by a drunk Alpha father . Such trauma had weakened his ability to pass on his bloodline long before we met . As the SilverFang warriors dragged him away , Thorne stumbled , his denials growing weaker with each step . 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