The Runaway Breeder

Chapter 40

"You monster..."

"He is our Alpha..."

"Why do you always kill packs..."

The crowd of Pine Paw wolves yell in anger and frustration with the heavy scent of fear emanating in the air. I watch as mothers tighten their hold on their pups, keeping them close to their bodies, while guards create a path for us to walk through. Abby’s face catches my attention as she stares wide-eyed at me, her mate being detained on stage behind his Alpha, but I ignore the two-faced bitch. As far as I am concerned, she lost the right to be my friend months ago, and her tear-stained face brings no sympathy for her from me. Taking a spot slightly to the left of Sam, I stand as straight as I can, putting on a brave front and waiting for the crowd to settle down. The four remaining Council of Elders members join us, standing to Sam's right, a look of disgust on their faces as Dian sends me a relieved smile. She is definitely my favorite Elder.

"Let me explain what is going on here." Tate starts off with once there is silence in the room.

"Your Alpha here has been creating illegal Breeders for his own gain, and Laina, my mate, was forced to be one about seven months ago.” Confused murmurs follow Tate’s words with this new revelation. It seems like no one knew the truth about Breeders being illegal. Well, not no one, as Abby’s face holds a guilt-stricken look. I know instantly that she knew about this and still allowed me to be turned into one.

“Laina ran away a week after Sam forced himself on her in hopes of creating heirs since he had no mate. About seven weeks ago, she ran into my territory where we learned we are mates, and a week ago Sam kidnapped her, knowing full well she was mated to me. He forced himself on her, nearly killing my mate.” Tate continues as gasps of horror fill the air. I see wolves pulling their mate to their sides protectively as their eyes turn to me. I make sure my mate mark is displayed fully for all to see and nod to reaffirm Tate’s words. I could see the crowd warming up to my mate and gently reach out to squeeze Tate’s hand.

"We also know that Mr. Samuel knew that Breeders were illegal but continued the practice anyways for two years after the law was passed, breaking the laws that we, the Elders, created to protect our kind." Dian states and the crowd breaks out into outraged cries.

"Wait, you're saying that Breeders are illegal now?" A she-wolf asks, pushing to the front of the crowd to search for answers from the Elders.

"They were made illegal over two years ago due to the fact of the trauma the girls went through. Samuel attended the meeting that day with his Beta and Beta Female when we talked to all the North American Alphas and Betas, yet he chose to ignore our laws and continue without informing all of you." Another Elder says, and the crowd grows angry once again, this time at the man they thought was a trustworthy Alpha. I feel a rise in bloodlust emanating from some of the crowd members, catching Alex stiffening. As a child of a Breeder himself, I have a feeling Alex is ready to rip Sam apart.

"It is why we give Tate Randall-Silvermoon permission to kill him in front of you, the pack members of Pine Paw.” Dian explains her cold gaze sending a glare to Sam.

“Samuel and Samuel's close guards attacked Bloodsvain, kidnapped Laina - the Luna of Bloodsvain - and violated her just moments before her rescue. His sentence is death." Dian continues, giving Tate a nod of approval to go ahead with this execution. The crowd roars for the kill, and Tate grins as he kisses my forehead before walking to Sam. Fear radiates once again from the wolf tied down to the chair, with Sam giving pleading looks for his freedom. No amount of pleading will save Sam from his fate.

Tate begins by giving a light kick to Sam’s broken leg, causing Sam to groan in pain. The sound of skin ripping away as my mate tears off the broken leg silences the crowd. Blood gushes from the wound where the limb once connected as the dull thud echoes on stage after Tate discards the useless limb. Next came an arm that is torn away quickly, causing the crowd to cheer at the strong scent of blood filling the air. Fingers turn to claws, and Tate reaches out, shredding the now limp penis that Sam used to violate me. The blood-curdling scream from the broken wolf sends waves of satisfaction through me. He deserves this, and I am proud my mate got to be the one to make Sam impotent just before his death.

Finally with Sam getting close to death from blood loss, Tate comes to stand behind Sam, his hands reaching around to slowly tear the head from his shoulder. The screams stop, and silence resumes with the death of Sam. He will no longer be able to hurt another she-wolf again. The crowd cheers the death of Sam, as his Beta is brought in front of the crowd, and Abby is dragged to kneel beside her mate. They were accomplices in creating new Breeders, knowing that they were illegal. Their death will be handled by Pine Paw.

“Laina, please help me!” Abby cries out, pleading towards me. I turn a deaf ear to her pleas while the she-wolf struggles to break free from her captors. Instead, I focus on my mate, who wraps me in a hug. I find myself being lifted into his strong arms once again being carried out of the pack house I plan to never set foot in again. Pine Paw can burn for all I care after today. Entering the van with Rex the driver once again, I settle into Tate’s lap, my head resting against his shoulder with a yawn.

"Laina Randall-Silvermoon." I say, testing my soon-to-be last name on my lips and smile a drowsy smile.

"Wolf shield of the silver moon." I translate the last name with a grin, sending a kiss to Tate’s mark before another yawn escapes my mouth. Tate chuckles at my sleepy words, kissing my temple and playing with my hair, lulling me to a comfortable sleep now that I am once again safe beside him.