The Alpha's Son

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REJECTION

AZAZEL's P.O.V
Carrying the silver chain in my hands, I walked towards Kruel. I heard Kruel's sister screaming for him as her mate held her back but every time he tried to get up, he whimpered and fell back down. I thought Kruel would be more of a challenge, if I'm being completely honest. Why he's the second most feared alpha amazes me to no end. I could hear him howl in pain. I looked at Kruel and he looked almost lifeless. I stopped in my tracks and stared at the silver chain in my hands.

'Don't you dare stop, Azazel. That pathetic excuse of a mate disrespected you. He insulted you and broke so many rules that you laid out and you can't just let it slide because you're mated to him. If you don't finish what you started, you're going to be the person your father fought so hard to change... Weak!!' A voice roamed in my head, triggering a sensitive part within me, pushing me further to my limit. Before I could back out, I walked towards Kruel.

When I was close enough, I wrapped the chain around his wolf's neck and he began to whimper and claw at it. I could feel some sort of pain seeing him like this but I've felt worse pain before and this was nothing compared to what I had to endure as a child. The voice wouldn't stop replaying in my head, emphasizing on my weakness.

I connected the other end of the chain to a tree and locked it. A smirk played on my lips as I crouched down to his level.

"I didn't realise how pathetic and weak you were until today. Your incapability to own up to your title disgusts me. The only reason I'm not ending your life right now is because you're my mate and it would cause me unnecessary pain. The next time you think of doing something this stupid against me, make sure you're ready because I won't be this lenient then." I said, lightly running my fingers through his fur. Getting up, I headed towards the pack house.

***

As I walked out of the bathroom after a really needed shower, with a towel wrapped around my body, I began to dry my hair and stopped in my tracks when I saw Trenen sitting on my bed.

"What do you want?" I asked, walking to my closet.

"Who's asking? The alpha or my bestfriend?" He looked at me. "You know, I knew you were ruthless but not to the extent of almost murdering your own mate."

"He's alive, isn't he?" I walked towards the bathroom to change because the irritation I have for Trenen's lecture was slowly turning into anger.

"Barely." He muttered, making me stop in my tracks.

"What do you mean?" I turned to face him.

"The pack doctor says that his injuries are healing at a dangerously slow pace. His wolf is taking its time to heal him. He says that the condition might worsen if his wolf is not reached." He turned his gaze from the ground to me, making me catch on to what he was thinking.

"If you're thinking that I should allow my wolf to reach his, I suggest you leave my room at once." I was anything but pleased about his stupid idea. How dare he even tell me of such a horrid thing?

"But Azazel, he could die."

"Then so be it."

"We both know you don't mean that. Kruel may be a hot-head but he shouldn't die because of something you can fix. I know he challenged you and it goes against everything you believe in to help those that threaten your title but honestly Azazel... Kruel dying is going to ruin you. I know what it feels like to lose a mate but I'm only sane because she rejected me right before she died." This was really hard for him to say. I could hear how broken he was and all I wanted to do was comfort him but I have certain standards I need to uphold. "I can't let you go through what I did.... or worse. I just can't." He went on.