The Head Warrior's Special Boy

Punishment

Xavier's POV
Upon breeding with Rory, a partial mind-link had formed between us. I could sense his mood, feelings and emotions at will, and he could sense mine if I permitted it.

Leisurely making our way back to the den, Rory rode lazily on my back sleeping soundly. I kept my emotions reeled in as I didn't want to worry him for breaking one of the courting rules.

I stalked into our den and rolled him off my back onto a pile of soft pelts before gently licking his cheeks. He mumbled in his sleep and reached his arms out to cuddle me.

Stepping back, I licked his hands affectionately before quietly heading off to go find Lucas. He was in his office when I found him. Master Lucas. I greeted respectfully. Lucas scoffed, "I've told you countless times Xavier, Lucas is fine. You're like a brother to me." He smiled.

I rolled my eyes. Would you still call me your brother if I told you I broke a courting rule? I questioned. Lucas paused. "What, happened, Xavier." He asked, pinching the bridge of his nose.

Went to cool off by the creek last night when Rory decided it would be a good idea to follow me. I obviously held off which made him upset so he left to return home but couldn't make it before a rogue tried having its way with him. I growled.

Lucas tsked. "You finished the rogue and let your rut take over, I'm assuming." He sighed dejectedly. Yes. I confirmed. "Where is he right now?" Lucas asked.

In our den, sleeping. I answered. Lucas nodded his head slowly. "When he wakes, we'll have to hold a public trial and deal punishment as ritual, you understand." Lucas sighed regrettably. I do, I mind-linked stoically before heading back to the den to spend my post-rut with Rory.

Rory's POV
When I woke up, Xavier had wrapped his large body around my naked one. Upon feeling me stir, Xavier slowly stood and stretched his humongous body. Standing at two metres tall, my head didn't even come up to his shoulder.

Reaching my arms up, I wrapped them around his neck and dug my face into his muzzle affectionately. Giggling softly when Xavier placed his chin on the top of my head, I ran my fingers through his fur.

Passing a new pelt to me, I quickly slipped it on before following him. "Where are we going?" I asked curiously. Xavier didn't make a move to answer, only continued walking forward. He exuded a calmness, so following him silently, I could finally make out Lucas as we approached the town centre.

When we arrived, Lucas and Mathias stood at the centre of a circle edged out in black salt. The serious expression on Lucas' face paired with Mathias' nasty smirk caused my stomach to twist in knots.

When we joined the crowd, Xavier nudged me towards Emily who had now joined us worriedly. "Rory, stay close to her okay." Was the blatant message from Xavier's firm nudge. Emily's jaw was set with a deep frown etched into her brows.

When Xavier continued forward without me, I instinctively reached my hand out to stop him but he turned his head and snapped at my fingers in warning. Irritation and slight desperation niggling at our bond. Slowly bringing my hand to my chest, I cast my eyes down submissively.

Strutting forward decisively once again, Xavier entered the circle calmly and raised his head in confidence. The crowd fell silent. "Today you witness the trial of Guard Wolf and Head Warrior, Xavier for the breach of courting rule number 11. The evidence lies in the mixed scents of Xavier and his courting partner." Lucas' voice rang out.

I screamed out instinctively. "I-it was me!" As I stepped forward. All heads turned in my direction as I also made my way to the centre of the circle. Xavier growled fiercely and tried pushing me out but I stood stubbornly. "I-I seduced him." I cried desperately.

Xavier's POV
Lucas turned to me. "You didn't tell me that, Xavier." he stated. He didn't know any better. I mind-linked. "In the course of a submissive committing the treason, the dominant can decide to serve the sentence on behalf of their submissive if they so wish." Lucas called.

Rory latched onto me desperately. "D-don't do i-it. P-please don't d-do it, X-Xavier." He whimpered brokenly. Mathias watched on with a condescending curiosity as he begged at my feet.

I will take his place. Lucas cast his eyes down dejectedly. "Xavier, if you volunteer to serve your submissive's sentence on his behalf for committing this offence, provide us with confirmation." He instructed. Lifting my head, I released a long and powerful howl.

Rory's POV
Before I knew it, Mathias towered over me as he wrapped his arms around my torso and dropped me outside the ring of black salt.

Scrambling futilely, I tried to make my way back to Xavier but the ring of salt must've been previously doused in flammable liquid since it suddenly burst into flames, heating my face. Soon, Emily was behind and pulling me back desperately.

"Get away from there, Rory!" She yelled urgently as the fire grew to head height. A few moments later, the fire died down and Xavier had been chained like a dog to a wooden stake. "One week of solitary confinement." Lucas boomed out before the bell tolled and the crowd dispersed.