Chapter 12 Chapter 12 Aquamarine's POV I felt a sting in my chest . But the last thing I would do is let them see my weakness . What would Alexander do in this situation ? I straightened my back and held my head up high . Just the way Alexander did when he first showed up in my pack . I promised myself I would be strong and nothing would stop me from doing just that . Not even the pain wracking my body and the war going on in my stomach . " Who spoke ? " His voice shut off the murmuring as he pulled the horse to a stop . Silence fell , heavy and suffocating . " Don't make me repeat myself ," he snarled . A man stepped forward . No , it was more like he was pushed forward by the crowd . He was a dirty - looking middle - aged man with an eyepatch and a golden croaked tooth that glinted in the sun as he chuckled nervously . Levi pushed the man forward to the front of our horse . I looked back at Alexander . I wondered what he would do to his kind . " Drunken Moose , " Alexander's eyebrow twitched , his voice surprisingly calm as he smirked . I swallowed hard . Not for myself though . But for Drunken Moose . Alexander's smirk or smile is never a good sign . Never . " You find my chosen mate … objectionable ? " Alexander asked . Chosen Mate . Those words caused another round of gasps and whispers from the crowd . Drunken Moose's face paled and his smile fell . It seemed whatever alcohol he drank had cleared off his head . He hurriedly stepped forward , " P - primus , I meant no disrespect to you , I didn't- " Before he could finish , Alexander's hand shot out , wrapping around Drunken Moose's throat , gripping it as he lifted Drunken Moose off the ground . My jaw dropped ; how could he lift a man from the ground with so much ease while still on a horse ? " She is Aquamarine , Alexander announced , his voice carrying across the entire courtyard . " My mate , your Luna , and the mother of this pack's future heir ? He turned , facing the entire crowd . " Anyone who insults her insults me . Anyone who threatens her threatens me . And anyone who harms her- He tightened his grip on Moose's throat , causing the man to choke and claw desperately at Alexander's hand . ' -will face a fate far worse than death ? And with that , he flung Drunken Moose to the ground like he was an old rag . " 100 lashes , Alexander ordered . " At sunset . In front of the entire pack , bathe him in Rogiara first . I et's see if he has a soul to claim " As Alexander walked away , the cheers erupted again . I don't know if it was hus speech or Drunken Moose's punishment that triggered it . But it sent shivers down my spine . 1/3 Chapter 12 From the corner of my eye , I noticed a group of older men and women standing on the steps of what appeared to be the main pack house . Elders , based on the way they carried themselves . Their gaze flickered between Alexander and me , as if they had just seen the most abominable thing ever . One of them , a woman with grey hair pulled back in a severe bun , stepped forward . " Primus Alexander , " she said . " Perhaps we should discuss this … unexpected development in private while discussing why the Naturellians are troubled . " Alexander's gaze hardened . " There is nothing to discuss , Esmeralda . The Goddess has chosen and I have claimed ." Esmeralda's eyes darkened as she looked at me . Like she was sizing me up . I could almost see the calculations running behind those cold eyes . Alexander came down from the horse and carried me down . But the moment my legs hit the ground they buckled , but he held me upright . His scent wrapped around me , and I felt a tiny bit better , as if his presence was the only thing keeping me sane . " Very well , " Esmeralda finally said , though her tone suggested it was anything but well . " We welcome our … Luna . " My vision began to blur again , the spots dancing more frantically now . The pain in my stomach twisted viciously , and I doubled over , a gasp escaping my lips . Alexander caught me before I hit the ground . " What's happening to her ? " I heard Katherine stammer loudly . Those were the first words she spoke since she woke up . I looked up at Alexander , trying to focus on his face , but the only thing I could see was faded light . " I don't feel right , " I managed to whisper . I held onto him like the world depended on it . " Get the healer ! " Levi barked . " Now ! " As darkness began to creep in at the edges of my vision , I heard Esmeralda's voice , low but clear enough for me to hear the bitterness in her voice . " It seems the Goddess rejects what should never have been joined . " " Then you're not as wise as you put yourself to be , Esmeralda , " Alexander's voice boomed , and he tossed me over his shoulder . The moment his shoulder dug into my stomach , the pain intensified . But somehow it soothed me again . " She needs no healer , " he declared as he entered the palace . " I do ! " I wanted to scream , but how could I when even breathing hurts ? My eyes were shut tight , but I could only focus on the feeling of his body against mine as 1 dangled from his shoulder while he kept moving in different directions . I heard the sound of a door opening and closing behind us . Alexander dumped nie onto a not - so - soft surface . I really hoped this wasn't his bed . Before I could process what was happening , his hands began to move , tugging at my clothes . He leaned down and gripped the edge of my dress , ripping it in one hard pull . A gasp left my mouth as the cold air whooshed over my skin . My breathing hitched . " W - what are you doing ?! " I stammered , jumping back . I raised my hands to cover my breasts as the sound of my heart pounded mercilessly in my ears . Despite the panic , being near him seemed to calm the storm inside me . His scent , his heat . It was driving me insane , but not in a good way . I knew what he was doing , but I still wasn't ready for it " What do you think ? " He replied , and I could almost hear a litle bit of excitement in his tone as he stared down at me . I gasped , unsure whether to breathe or scream as he moved dangerously closer to me with dark eyes . " I am trying to help you here , Aquamarine . " " What does helping me have to do with undressing me ? " I asked out of breath " I need a healer " 2/8 Chapter 12 He suddenly pulled me to my feet , and I swayed , but his grip kept me upright . My breath hitched as my body slammed against his hard one . My exposed breasts and stiff nipples grazed against his hard chest . I swallowed hard as pressure rose from the unholy friction . For a moment , I felt like I was melting into him , letting his strength hold me up . " I assure you that you do not need a healer , " he said to me . I shivered as his finger traveled down the skin of my clavicle . " What then do I need ? " I whispered . " What you need is my dick buried deep inside your juicy wet pussy while my teeth sink deep into the crook of your neck , " Alexander replied huskily .