I laughed...

"What on earth happened to you!"

I watched Matthew fawn over his scarred face as Miriam relayed the attack inflicted upon him by the hands of one of the Alpha's I had imprisoned.

"How pathetic, all that trouble over a little rat"

I waved them out of my office and turned to Luna Farah.

"You're a monster for allowing him to touch that child"! She scorned.

"I'm not a monster my dear... I'm a king".

I saw her struggle against the ropes which kept her bound to a chair in front of my desk. I returned to my side and took my seat.

"Ohhh Richard". I called

Beta Richard walked into the room. His face like stone.

"Scar her".

His eyebrows rose and I watched him swallow.

"You never mentioned that we would do this, harming women and children to this degree will only evoke the remaining packs to join together against us".

"Are you questioning me"? My voice lowered dangerously.

"No my king, I have done everything you asked of me".

"Good, then keep it that way and do as I requested".

He paused.

"I want her mate to feel her pain" I grinned at her sadistically.

She spat at me from across the table and looked between Beta Richard and I with contempt. I wiped her saliva off my mask which kept me hidden from these peasants.

"Do your worst Rogue, I'll never cower before you or beg for my life. I am the Luna of IronThorn pack and I'll obey no one but my mate and Alpha"

Leaning across the table I grabbed her hair and twisted her neck sharply to the side. Halting her protests. Her face scrunched with pain.

"Oh you'll beg and kneel before me. Tomorrow is a brand new day.. and with it will come new beginnings".

I heard the rushed footsteps of an intruder...

"Sire, Beta Richard... a scout from the Moonlight camp has delivered a note and a box addressed to you". Said one of my Rogues.

"Leave it on the table". I said.

"You know Luna Farah, all of that fight in you turns me on greatly. When I have my queen, I'll make you one of my mistresses. Only the best horses are the ones who were broken in".

She threw her head back and laughed wholeheartedly before her face turned serious.

"I'd sooner die than have your hands upon me".

I grinned.

"Promises promises".

Returning my attention to the box and note upon my desk I opened up the letter which read..

***

"Fake King"

***

Scowling towards Beta Richard My blood boiled as I ripped open the shoddy envelope to read its contents.

***

"I must tell you that I was most surprised at receiving your gift. I have decided to prepare one of my own, just for you!

P.s: I accept your trial

Yours sincerely,

Your executioner"

***

I creased the paper between my hands.

It was her.

I'm sure of it.

I opened up the simple black box in front of me. Beta Richard gasped when he saw its contents.

"A rogue named James I believe"?

Richard confirmed the identity of the severed head as I closed the lid and returned to my side of the desk.

"Everything is happening as planned Beta.

She is coming for us".