Chapter 004 Chapter 0024 Violet Ben , as Theodore called him , was still growling panting , heaving , and glaring at me like he was seconds away from attacking me. This is Violet , he said calmly . Shes going to be my wife soon . Why dont you tell me what happened . He growled again but he seemed to be calming down . Theodores presence seemed to be doing more than his words , but I didnt let my guard down . The gnawing , uneasy , feeling in my gut remained . Ben clenched his fists , frustration still simmering in his eyes . She looked at me like I was some kind of threat , like Id attack the children , he said , his voice rough . Im not a rogue anymore Im part of Midnight . Before I could speak , Theodore shook his head . Violet didnt mean any harm , he said , his voice steady , almost soothing . She simply misunderstood the situation because she doesnt know you yet . Her mother was killed by rogues , so shes a bit anxious given what Ive told her about the settlement . Ben glanced at me , but he still seemed suspicious . I watched him carefully . Theodore drew an arm around me , drawing me closer . Maybe we could sit down . Im trying to get her up to speed about what being my luna will entail . Do you think youd be okay with sharing your story with her ? It might help clear things up . Ben shifted uncomfortably , but after a moment , he sighed and nodded . He dropped down onto the tree stump without hesitation , clasping his hands and hanging his head . The anger seemed to bleed out of him and he looked so … small and defeated now . I relaxed , stunned at the transformation . My wife … she was raped and murdered by my former alpha , he whispered , his voice catching and hitching . My Helen … My mate … She … He just left her there … Just dumped her in a s shallow grave , like she was garbage . He sniffed and shook his head . I lost it … I could smell him on her . I could see what hed done to her . There had been rumors about the things he did to women in town , but nothing confirmed . No one spoke up about it . The few that had ended up dead or exiled . He clenched his fists . The alpha king either didnt care or wasnt being told , and the pack was so small that he wouldnt have cared even if he had known . He glanced at me . I killed him , ripped him apart with my bare hands in broad daylight , +25 BONUS and I fled . His lips twitched . Im certain that If I was brought in on charges , hed ignore my right as mate and husband and have me executed , but wouldnt care … It was justice . My chest grew tight . I thought of my father , holding my mothers body to his chest , surrounded by dead rogues and shaking with rage and grief . sitate to I walked around Theodore and kneeled beside him . He flinched , but I didnt wrap my arms around him the way I had wrapped my arms around my father that day . He shuddered and practically melted into my embrace . I stroked his hair , feeling how greasy and matted it was . You had no children . S She was pregnant , he sobbed into my shoulder . I … Im so sorry , I said . For what happened , and for my suspicion … I should not have jumped to conclusions . He sniffled . … no alphas ever apologized to me . I glanced at Theodore who rolled his eyes . I believe in admitting when Im wrong . I Im sorry I overreacted , he sniffled . And … for getting your nice dress dirty . I chuckled and pulled back slowly . The dress can be washed . I wiped the dirt from his face . Theodore came over . I apologize , Alpha Theodore . It wont happen again . Its just a misunderstanding . No need to be so formal , he said , waving his head . Why dont you take a minute , then head back to work ? He nodded and stood before bowing . A pleasure to meet you , Luna Violet . I smiled at him . A pleasure to meet you , too , Ben . Ben walked off , headed deeper into the settlement . 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