The Forbidden Alpha

Gabe

Alpha Joshua spotted Alpha Ethan first and he walked over to greet him. Alpha Ethan stands and greets him. I’ve never seen Alpha Joshua look so tired and I feel a pinch of pity for him. Luna Rose looks just as tired and her eyes are puffy and bloodshot.

They all looked confused when they spot Mavy. “I’ve called you here today so we can discuss what has happened and what the consequences are going to be,” Alpha Ethan says addressing my pack leaders.

“Do you know what he’s done?” Ethan asks Alpha Joshua.

“I don’t know what my son has done to deserve such a beating, Alpha Ethan. We came here as guests hoping to enjoy the ball. My son has been in the hospital for 2 days now and I would like to know what he possibly could have done to warrant being treated as a prisoner when he’s injured,” Alpha Joshua says. He’s angry and confused and I don’t blame him. They didn’t know what Shane was like.

Alpha Ethan cracks his neck before answering, “Your son has attempted to **** my mate.” Alpha Ethan’s voice is calm but I can hear the anger he’s trying to conceal.

Alpha Joshua and Luna Rose’s eyes go wide. Everyone knows that his crime is punishable by death. Mavy lets out a cry and I ignore the tug on my heart. I watched her grow just as I watched Ady grow.

“Alpha… I know my son… he maybe… difficult at times… and headstrong but he… he wouldn’t-” Alpha Joshua chokes out before Ethan cuts him off.

“He would and he did attempt to,” Ethan tells him. “My Beta and I both witnessed it but I know it can be hard to believe people who aren’t from your own family. Thankfully, we have a witness who happens to be from your pack.”

That’s when all eyes turn to me. Sitting at this table by myself makes me feel that much more alone. I square my shoulders and tell myself I’m not afraid. I ignore the thought of not getting to be with my mate.

I bow respectfully to Alpha Joshua and Luna Rose. They took me in just as they took in Ady. I’m determined, I will tell the truth.

“I witnessed it Alpha. I promised Ady I would be by her side tonight because she had been having issues with Shane. She was afraid of being alone with him and since Mavy set her and Shane up she had no choice.” Mavy lets out a cry.

“Last week during breakfast, I saw Shane touching Ady under the table and that night I made a mental note to ask Ady about it but changed my mind because I figured she would talk to me about it. That night at dinner she was a mess.”

I don’t want Alpha Ethan to misunderstand but I need to tell him I went to her room. Felix groans. “You’re going to get us killed.”

I swallow before beginning, “I went to her room that night to check on her. I took liquid courage so she would hopefully feel relaxed enough to tell me what was going on. She didn’t say anything about what happened and instead cried in my arms.”

“We made plans for me to escort her to the Ball here at Desert Moon but Mavy set her up with Shane somehow and she let me know when we arrived here. I ignored my gut feeling and escorted Sasha instead. I didn’t notice when Ady disappeared because… because I was in the bathroom stall with Sasha. When we went to the dance floor I couldn’t find Ady.”

“I let temptation sway me. I searched for her and joined Alpha Ethan when I saw him go outside. I followed him and when we got outside, I saw Ady standing, with Shane on the floor between her legs. She was staring at the moon when Shane got up. He grabbed her chin and told her to look at him while he took her.” I can’t help but shudder when I think about it. So disgusted with myself for being unable to prevent it.

“I was frozen until Alpha Ethan rushed over and pulled him off of her,” I finish and look at Alpha Ethan.

“So… you’re saying that Adea is Alpha Ethan’s… mate?” Alpha Joshua asks looking at Alpha Ethan.

“Yes, she’s mine,” he says in a low tone that has me sneaking a peek at my mate.

Alpha Joshua takes a deep breath and exhales. “Congratulations on finding your mate Adea,” Alpha Joshua says. His eyes are cold as he looks at Ady. Luna Rose gives her a small bow.

“I punished your pup and he’s been on lockdown in his hospital room because I needed to inform you about his crime,” Ethan says coldly.

Alpha Joshua slumps, “He is my heir.”

“He touched what was mine,” Ethan bristles. “He dared.”

“What will… what will you do with him?” Alpha Joshua asks and Luna Rose turns and grabs onto her mate. Unable to hold them back sobs wracking her body.

“He will receive 100 lashes and you will exile him from your pack. If you don’t agree to exile him, I will kill him. I should kill him but I’m offering this mercy to you, Alpha Joshua, so we can end things on a positive note between our packs,” Ethan tells him.

Luna Rose and Mavy are crying and their Beta takes them outside. “I was protecting what’s mine. Not only has your son touched what’s mine but he’s also been abusing her under your nose.”

“I want to apologize in Shane’s place. I’m sorry, that you’ve been suffering Adea. I’m sorry your… abuse went unnoticed.” He gives Ady a deep bow before turning back to Ethan.

“Will you let us say our goodbyes to him?” Alpha Joshua pleads.

Ethan looks at Ady before looking back at Alpha Joshua. “Yes.”

My chest feels a little lighter now that I’ve done something to help Ady. My mate walks over to me, grabs my hand, and leads me out.

When we get out into the hall she doesn’t say anything to me. I’m focused on the electricity shooting up my arm.. When we get into the elevator she still doesn’t look at me. I hang my head… where do we go from here?