Reid and Adele look shocked, as does the councilman.
“Still, what Harris did was child abuse.” Elias said, “I will open an investigation on him as soon as I return to the council. Did Alpha Cullen know this was happening?” He asked my mate.
“I don’t believe so, sir. In fact, I was out for a picnic with my wolf when I first met Alpha Cullen. He was my first mate, sir.” And before Rebel could continue the councilman interjected, “First mate?”
“Yes, sir. He rejected me as soon as he saw me. He basically said he needed someone beautiful and with class to be his Luna and I wasn’t worthy of being with him.” She responded, “Then two months later, while I was out of the house waiting for company to leave, I met Austin and it turns out he is my second-chance mate.”
She looked over at me and smiled. Goddess, I love her smile.
Then I spoke up, “Councilman Elias, I think you should also be aware that the night Rebel and I found each. other, she had just finished preparing a meal for Alpha Cullen to visit the Lawson residence, in hopes of making Rebel’s half-sister his chosen mate.”
The room erupted with snarls. It occurred to me that my mother wasn’t aware of most of this news and she had been quiet this entire time. Even she was snarling.
“That bastard!” Reid snarled.
“My poor granddaughter.” Adele cried reaching for Rebel’s hand.
“Son, I hope you have plans to make them all pay.” My mother said with an evil edge to her voice. I love how fierce my mother is about protecting her kids.
“Yes, we have a plan in place to extract Harris and his family from the dungeons at Ironclaw.” I said.
“Wait, they are in the dungeons?” Elias asked
“Yes, but not for the reasons you think. It’s a ruse.” I began, “When Cullen arrived at the Lawson house, he could smell Rebel’s scent and his wolf went crazy. Cullen found out about what Harris had done. Because he thinks my mate is ignorant, he had the Lawson’s thrown into the dungeons, so he would look like a savior to Rebel and then he would try to convince her to be his sex slave while he takes someone else as Luna.” I finished with anger in my voice.
“WHAT?!” Adele screamed. “HASN’T MY GRANDDAUGHTER BEEN THROUGH ENOUGH?!”
“I agree whole-heartedly, Adele, however, we need to get the Lawson family here. I want to question him about why he lied not only to Rebel but to her grandparents and for what reason. Why did he hide Rebel away like a dirty secret?” then I add, “Plus, I need to pay an eye for eye and break his bones like he did to my mate.” I growled.
“What?” Reid said in a quiet and deadly voice.
“Rebel got her wolf early at 12 years old. Harris told her to keep it to herself. Then he started training her privately. He started breaking her bones at 13 years old and said it was part of her training. My mate was not allowed to see any doctors her entire life until she came here, so she had to learn how to set her own bones. Two need to be reset after the Luna Ceremony if the doctor says her blood work looks better than it did over a week ago.” I finished.
“Do you have the medical records here regarding the abuse?” Elias asked.
“Yes, they are not inputted into the system by Rebel’s request. With two alphas trying to get to protect any and all information from getting out.” I reply.
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“Understood. However, as a member of the council, and Ironclaw being part of the sout have the Lawson family removed from Ironclaw and brought before the council to face crimes. This will also take leverage away from Alpha Cullen.” Elias said.
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“I want my pound of flesh councilman.” I told him, “Afterwards, do what you will, but y must allow me to avenge my mate.”
“I understand and agree. Usually, I would not allow something like this to occur, but this situation. Your Luna deserves answers. Let’s say I have car trouble along the wand need day, surely, I can stop here.” Elias grins wickedly.
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“I will have as many rooms as you need ready, Sir.” I grin back.
Then he turns to my mate, “Consider this my Luna gift to you. You have been through a lot and you deserve to understand why.”
“Thank you, sir.” My beautiful mate responds.
As we are coming to the stairs, my grandfather comes up to me, “You look beautiful Rebel. Would you allow this old man the honor of walking you to your mate?”
I have to fight back tears. This is such a tender moment and one I never dreamed of, “I would be honored if you could walk me down grandpa.”
We make our way to the ceremony area and my breathe catches. Lacy and Jane did a beautiful job. There are twinkling lights everywhere. All the chairs have white and silver sashes tied to them. There is a beautiful walkway lined with something shimmery, I don’t know what it is or how they managed it. The stage has an archway with light pink and white roses and silver ribbons all the way around.
In the archway is a small podium with a cup and my handsome mate, waiting for me. The love in his eyes radiates to my heart. I have been waiting for this moment all week, and without understanding until this very moment, also for my entire life.
My grandfather leads me to my mate and places my hands in Austin’s. “I know you will take care of my granddaughter and I can’t thank you enough.” He says.
“I will love and protect with my life, sir.” He replies.
As I stand in front of my mate, I am stunned to see Councilman Elias carrying out the ceremony. After the introduction, the councilman begins with our vows.
“Alpha Austin Willis, do you swear to love, honor, protect and cherish, Rebel Lawson, as your mate and Luna, putting her first above all others and letting her help you lead Blackstone Pack?”
“I do.” He says
“Rebel Lawson, do you swear, to love, honor, protect and cherish, Alpha Austin Willis, as your mate and Alpha, putting him first above all others and standing beside him to help lead Blackstone pack?”
“I do.” I reply.
He grabs both our hands and cuts the palms so blood falls into the cup. The cup is first hand cup and I immediately feel both the pack and mate bonds reinforce its strength.
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