Fated To Not Just One, But Three-Chapter 704: Saved Her
Neon was bound tightly in heavy silver wires that burned into his skin, making him hiss in pain. The vampires, now acting as guards for Lord Frederick, dragged him like a dog across the grass back toward the mansion.
The news traveled fast through the mind link. By the time they reached the courtyard, every member of the pack who could still stand had gathered. They looked at the man with the scarred, unfamiliar face in total shock.
Lennox stepped onto the stone stairs, his voice booming so everyone could hear. "Pack members! Look at this man! For ten years, we believed our father had turned into a monster. But the truth is far worse. This man is Neon. He murdered our father, King Damon, ten years ago. With the help of a witch and our mother, who betrayed us, he stole our father’s face and his scent."
A loud gasp went through the crowd. Some people began to cry, while others growled in fury.
"He is the one who poisoned your water! He is the one who brought vampires to our home!" Lennox shouted, his eyes glowing with rage. "He will not be imprisoned... his sentence is happening now."
Olivia stepped forward, her hands glowing with flames. "The warriors are still suffering from his poison. Let me do the honors."
As Olivia walked toward the bound man, Zane stood close by. His eyes never left Neon. While everyone else was celebrating the victory, Zane noticed the way Neon’s hand was twitching near his boot.
In a split second, Neon’s face twisted into a smirk. "If I go to hell, I’m taking your pup with me!" he screamed. He pulled a small, thin knife from a hidden slot in his shoe and threw it with all his strength directly at Olivia’s belly.
"Olivia, move!" Zane yelled.
Zane didn’t hesitate. He lunged forward, pushing Olivia out of the way. The silver knife sank deep into Zane’s shoulder. Olivia hit the ground unharmed, but her eyes went wide with rage.
Neon’s eyes widened. "Shit!" he hissed, realizing he had missed his target.
Olivia didn’t waste another second. She stood up, her hair flying back as a massive pillar of fire erupted from her palms.
"You will never hurt my family again!" she roared.
She unleashed the fire directly onto Neon. The silver wires around him melted instantly, but the fire didn’t stop. Neon’s screams of agony echoed throughout the pack lands, chilling the blood of everyone watching. Olivia didn’t turn away. She kept increasing the heat.
Within seconds, the screaming stopped. The smell of charcoal filled the air. When Olivia finally lowered her hands, there was nothing left on the ground but a pile of black coal. Not even his bones could be seen.
Zane collapsed onto the grass, his breath coming in short, ragged gasps. His face was pale, and dark veins began to spread from the wound in his shoulder.
Olivia rushed to his side, her hands still hot from the fire she had just unleashed. She quickly pulled the silver knife from his shoulder and threw it away. The blade was coated in a thick, black liquid.
"It’s poisoned," she whispered, her voice shaking.
She placed her hands over the wound. Her palms glowed with a soft, gold light. She could feel the poison fighting against her magic. It was strong, but she pushed her power deep into Zane’s shoulder, forcing the darkness out until his skin began to return to its normal color.
Olivia sat back, breathing hard. She looked at her belly and then at Zane. "If that knife had hit me... my pup wouldn’t have survived. You saved my child, Zane."
Lennox, Levi, and Louis stepped forward. They looked at Zane not as a rogue, but as a brother. Lennox reached down and placed a hand on Zane’s good shoulder.
"You have proven your loyalty today," Lennox said, his voice deep and sincere. "We owe you a debt that can never be fully repaid. Thank you."
Lord Frederick stepped into the circle, looking down at the pile of ash that used to be Neon. He gave a small, respectful nod to the Alphas and Olivia.
"Congratulations," Frederick said smoothly.
He turned to his vampires, who were still standing in perfect formation. "Our work here is done."
With a flick of his wrist, Frederick and his hundred vampires left.
The courtyard was quiet for a moment. The threat was gone. The poison in the warriors’ bodies began to fade as Neon’s magic died with him.
"It’s over," Levi said, looking up at the moon. "Finally."
A week later, the mansion felt full of life again. Scarlett was finally healed, and her healthy glow had returned.
Zane walked into the grand study where Lennox, Levi, Louis, and Olivia were gathered. He looked much better, though he still moved his shoulder carefully. He bowed his head respectfully.
"I came to say thank you for everything," Zane said quietly. "My daughter is healthy, and my family is safe because of you. We will be leaving today. I don’t want to be a burden to the pack anymore."
The three brothers looked at each other and smiled. Olivia stood up and walked over to Zane.
"No, Zane," Olivia said kindly. "We don’t want you to leave. Our children are very fond of Scarlett, and she is fond of them. They have a bond that we don’t want to break. And Scarlett seems to like us, too."
Lennox stepped forward. "We have talked about this. We saw how you fought at the border and how you risked your life to save Olivia and our unborn pup. You are a brave man, Zane. Your skills with a blade and your tactics are things our pack needs."
"What are you saying?" Zane asked, his eyes wide with surprise.
"We want to make you a lead warrior," Lennox announced. "You will train our guards and lead the frontline defense. You and your family will have a permanent home here with the highest honors."
Zane was silent for a moment, his voice trembling when he finally spoke. "Will you... will you really trust me? After everything? I was a rogue."
"We trust you with our lives," Levi said firmly.
"And you are not a rogue, Zane," Louis added with a nod. "We never saw you as one."
Tears filled Zane’s eyes. He had spent so many years running and hiding, being treated like trash. Now, he finally had a place to belong. He dropped to one knee and placed his hand over his heart. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞
"Thank you, Alphas. Thank you, Luna," Zane whispered. "I accept. I will protect this pack and your children until my last breath."
