Filed To Story: Their Bullied and Broken Mate by Teri Petry
“I feel like I need to do this, but can’t if you are both going to fly off the handle, or judge Jason or me. What you are going to see is going to be harsh and cruel. Take what you think you know and time it by 100. Its that bad.” I told them both. Liam and Loki both promised to be on their best behavior, and that they would have to be with the council there. Liam told me that Jasper was going to have to record the projection for evidence, and wanted to know how I felt about it. I told him that I didn’t care, because I had nothing to hide. After they both affectionately reassured me, Liam called them back in.
He explained to Iris my hesitations and she gave me comfort by telling me that there would be guards outside the door to keep everyone out. She asked permission to have Dr. Flores and Aunt Roxy in the room in the case of something happening, and I agreed. Jasper went to get the doctor, and I finished my juice that Loki had just poured. Once everyone was present, I laid back against my pillows and Dr. Flores administered the medication to put me under. Rebecca and Roxy made the twins sit on the couch at the other side of the room and sat with them to keep them under control. I gave them a smile as I started counting backwards with the doctor. I got to 8 before I was out fully.
*Liam POV*
Being forced to sit away from Mel was pissing me off. I understood why, but I truly felt one of us needed to be with her. I wanted that someone to be me. Mel had turned her head to face us before she fell asleep, and gave us a sweet smile. Once she was out, Iris held hers and Jasper’s hands. Within seconds, Jasper’s eyes opened and his eyes were solid white.
Images started to project into the air, and the first one was an image of her and her mother. Her mother was beautiful, just like she is. Jason also resembled his mom. The next memory was her at her mother’s memorial, and she was made to sit on the ground during the service. She was sobbing as her dad pushed her down and told her the seats were for her brothers, and she didn’t deserve to sit with them. The longer it played on, the more angry I got. I could feel Loki’s anger rising as well. Rebecca looked at us both and only said the words ‘Calm’, and ‘You promised’.
We couldn’t argue with that and did the best we could to stay as calm as possible. All of a sudden, Loki grabs my leg. I looked up to see what he was looking at, and the images were now of David, Todd and Eric’s last attack on her. His grip on my leg got tighter as it played out in front of us. Tears were now flowing down both of our faces, and Loki was begging them to stop.
Jasper told him that they couldn’t until the last memory Melian had was displayed. Rebecca crawled on the couch behind us and wrapped her arms around us, and Roxy sat on the table in front of us, begging the two of us to focus on her face. Once all the memories were displayed, Iris came out of her trance. Tears were streaming down her face as well. Declan was also physically distraught. “How? Who the hell are these monsters?” Declan muttered. Iris became stone-faced and stood up to move over to Loki and I. “Alpha’s Liam and Loki Young, I, Iris Becker, Head Elder of the Royal Council, do hear by grant you permission to execute David Carter, Michael Carter, Todd Carter, Eric Carter, Thomas Carter, Alpha Scott Thomas of Mystic Shadows pack, Lisa Montana, as well as any other member or warrior of Mystic Shadows that shall stand against you.
I will leave it up to Melian on the punishment of your Aunt Nadine Young. I also find no reason to charge or punish Jason Young for his part in the torturous life this poor girl has lived. It was obvious he was forced, and that she forgave him. There is no trial or further investigation needed regarding her abuse. We will be leaving tomorrow morning for Mystic Shadows. It will be disbanded and members who do not support the actions of their Alpha will be welcome to be placed in other packs, others will either be imprisoned or banished as rogues. Would you be willing to house any of them?” I was in shock, but super happy about her decision.
“We would like to talk to Melian first if that is OK with you,” I said. She agreed and the council took their leave. Now to wait for Melian to wake up.
Carter Clan
*Jason POV*
Day 3 of searching in this little beach town, and nothing. I can’t get these guys to understand that they wouldn’t have come back here, but would have moved closer to Mystic Shadows. I have a good idea where they went, but again, those in charge of the search won’t listen. I guess I’m going to have to go to my brothers-in-law.
As I was sitting in this cafe waiting for our food to arrive, I noticed an extremely tall figure walking across the street. Could I be wrong? I elbowed Kevin, one of the guys in charge, in the side and pointed. “That is definitely not a regular human.” I told him. He told me to follow him and we started to follow the dark figure. He told the others to stay behind, and it was just him and I. We followed at a distance just in case we were wrong, but my gut said it was my brother Thomas. Thomas is freakishly tall, even for a werewolf.
Hiding behind cars and trees, and staying far back enough so that he didn’t catch our scent, we followed him to a small house close to the edge of town. Before going in, he checked his surroundings, probably to make sure no one saw him, and then proceeded inside. We gave him a few minutes to get settled and snuck up to the house.
I was surprised to see no one guarding the place. Kevin and I were startled when screams were heard coming out of the house, and we peeked in through one of the windows. “Dammit that burns you prick!” Alpha Scott screamed. “Fine, you can die from infection for all I fucking care you little whiney bitch.” Thomas screamed back. This went on for about 10 minutes, and it looked like Thomas was cleaning a bad wound on Scott. Kevin stepped away and called Timmy, Blood Moon’s head warrior.
He gave our location and we hid behind some near bushes until they arrived. We configured a plan, and moved in. As we burst through the door, everyone immediately surrounded my brother and the alpha. Knowing he was fucked, Thomas picked up the scissors he had used on the bandaging and tried to stab me. I was too quick for him, and he ended up thrusting the scissors into Scott’s good shoulder. Scott screamed out in agony and cursed Thomas. Two of our warriors tackled Thomas to the ground and I placed the silver handcuffs on him. Kevin dosed Thomas first with wolfsbane, and then gave the alpha a dose.
After overlooking the alpha, it was apparent he had been severely wounded in his left shoulder during the attack, and honestly looked like it had been hanging by a thread and Thomas attempted to stitch him up. It was all purple and green due to the bruising and nasty infection that was building up. The warriors loaded them into the transport van and I rode along with them. I wanted to keep my eyes on them, even though I knew they weren’t escaping this time.
Once we were on the road, my phone started to ring. Becca was calling and I promptly answered. “Hey Babe, everything OK?” I asked her. She said everything was fine, and filled me in on what had happened between the council and Mel. I was sad that I missed it, but was thankful for the outcome. I had to make a decision whether I wanted to be present during all of their executions, or if I should stay away. I wanted to witness it, but I wasn’t sure I was strong enough to deal with the mental aftermath. I told my wife that we would be home soon, and that we had caught Thomas and the alpha, and once I was back, I needed to see Melian and spend some time alone with her and Trinity.
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