***Chastity*** Standing at the bedroom door was Alpha Rowen. The moment I saw him I knew I was in trouble. I didn’t know why he was here, but I was very scared. His sister, aunt, and chosen mate were being punished today because of me. I began to tremble, and squeezed my eyes together to try to stop the tears that sprung to my eyes. I did not want to cry in front of him again. I heard him sit down in the chair that Beta Dimitri had just left. I waited him to speak. “Good morning Chastity.” Rowen said after a minute of sitting there in silence. “Good…Good morning Alpha Rowen. What can I do for you today?” I responded quietly. “Many things, I think, but I would like to start with just a conversation. Is that alright with you?” “You are the Alpha sir, while I’m a just an Omega. Your word is law.” “You are so much more than that Chastity, aren’t you?” “I don’t follow sir.” “Before we go any further, I would like to ask two things of you, ok?” “Ye…yes sir.” “First, please do not c
***Chastity*** I jolted awake when someone gently shook my shoulder. My eyes shot open to find Molly standing by my bed. She was smiling at me, and pointing at the table next to my bed. I looked over to see a tray there with a glass of water, and a bowl with steam coming out of it. I could smell chicken soup. Slowly I sat up, and Molly moved the tray to my lap. It was indeed chicken soup with a glass of water, crackers, and cut up strawberries. Tentatively I reached for the soup, and took a sip of it. It was very good. I found my self eating everything very quickly. Eating as much I have been for the last few days has caused me to have more of an appetite than I ever remember having. Once I had eaten everything, Molly moved the tray off my lap. “Do you think you can handle taking a shower, or do you need my help to take another bath?” Molly asked, kindly. “I….I should probably take a bath again, but you shouldn’t help me. I should be doing it on my own.” I answered softly. “It’s n
***Chastity*** Once Naomi was led away, the crowd quieted again. The punishment was deserved, but I hoped that she would be ok. I did see what Alpha Rowen said about her being naïve, and easily lead around by others. I felt for her as she, like Gina was taken advantage of. I hoped she learned who to trust, and who not to trust. “Fiona Goldrind please step forward.” Alpha Joseph called. Fiona walked up to the microphone with her head held high, and smug look on her face. She looked haughty, and proud. How she could be was beyond me. “Fiona Goldrind you are accused of abuse, battery, degradation, humiliation, and inciting attacks on Chastity Bloomfield. How do you plead?” Alpha Joseph asked. “Not guilty.” Fiona responded with a smile. “Why do you feel you are not guilty of these crimes?” “Because she is disgusting, worthless, trash. She deserves all of that, and more. She is a stain on our pack. One that should be dead. I only did what no one else was willing to do.” “HOW DARE YO
***Chastity*** When Aurora moved to the center of the courtyard, I began to tremble, badly. Everything could change in an instant because of her. She was Beta Dimitri’s mate, and Beta Jax’s mother. They could change their minds about everything that happened today, and my circumstances, with one word from her. I was very scared. If they changed everything she would kill me, no questions asked, and get away with it. I was shocked to see Beta Dimitri take over “Aurora Goldrind, you are charged with abuse, degradation, neglect, starvation, humiliation, false imprisonment, and attempted murder of a minor, as well as a female pack member. How do you plead?” Beta Dimitri asked. “Like you care.” Aurora snapped. “It is not a matter of caring or not caring. It is a matter of the law. Now I ask you again, how do you plead.” “Not guilty. I did nothing that trash didn’t deserve, and had coming to her.” “Even as a pup?” “She wouldn’t have been abused if she had never been born. She deserved
***Chastity*** I watched as Alpha Rowen stepped up to the microphone. You could hear him clear his throat, and you could tell he was uncomfortable with whatever was about to happen next. After a minute of looking at the crowd, he spoke. “Good afternoon. I know it has been a long, and trying afternoon. With everything we have heard and seen, it has been highly emotional. I truly wish that this was the end of these proceedings, but sadly it is not. Unfortunately there are more parties involved in this situation, and for that reason we are not at our end yet. As we all know abuse, and neglect is illegal, as thoroughly established here today, but what of those who are complacent to abuse happening right under their noses. What of those who suspected abuse or maybe even saw signs of it, but ignored it, and turned a blind eye. Are they not just as guilty as the abusers for saying and doing nothing? Are they not as guilty for allowing it to happen, and not stopping it?” Alpha Rowen question
***Jax*** I quietly closed the door to Chastity’s room, and hung my head. I slowly shuffled toward my living room. Today had been harder than I ever expected. The things we learned were beyond anything I could have imagined. I still couldn’t process all of it. I knew most of what my mother had done, but what she did to Brinna. I just couldn’t wrap my head around it. How could she look any of us, especially my dad, in the face all these years knowing what she had done? It made me sick. She made me sick. She murdered someone, and gloated about it. My heart broke for Braxton. At least a little bit. He had been badly manipulated by a sick woman. He was also about to lose his mother. At the same time, his behavior, the things he said, I worried he suffered from what ever was wrong with Aurora. I guess time would tell what happened with him. What I did know is I could not stomach being anywhere near him at this point. I smelled my unwanted guests before I reached the living room. I wasn’
***Chastity*** My eyes popped open just as the sun started to peek through the curtains in my room. At first I was confused as to where I was, just like every morning recently. It took me a minute or two to realize I was in the bedroom Beta Jax set up for me. I stretched, and felt a little less pain than I had the day before. “Good morning Chastity.” Leila said as she stretched out in my mind. “Good morning Leila.” I responded. “Did you sleep well?” “I…yes I did.” “I hope so. I spent a lot of time working on healing you more last night. Your ribs are finally completely healed.” “Leila, you didn’t have to do that. You’ll wear yourself out.” “With all of the good food, and rest you’ve been getting, I have more energy to heal you. A few more days, and you’ll be good as new.” “Thank you Leila.” “You’re welcome. Now I’m going to get some rest. Maybe we’ll see mate today, and I want to make sure I’m all rested up for that.” “You silly wolf. I doubt we’ll see him today. The trial i
***Chastity*** We stood outside Braxton’s cell, and I looked him over. He was leaning against the wall behind his cot, knees bent, arms crossed over his knees, and head down on his arms. I could also smell his tears. My heart broke for him even more. I moved closer to the bars. “Br…Braxton.” I called softly, and his head snapped up. “Om….Chastity. What you doing here?” He snapped. “I…I came to talk to you.” I answered gently. “Why? Did you come here to gloat that your abusers have all been punished?” He growled. “Actually, not at all. I came because I was worried about you.” I responded. “Worried about me? Why?” He asked sounding confused. “Because for the last six years I have felt the way you’re probably feeling right now. Lost, confused, hurt, and alone.” “I don’t understand.” “How much do you know, and remember about me?” “Only than you’re an Omega, you’re older than me, your mom was Brinna, da…Beta Dimitri’s mate’s daughter.” “Can I tell you a bit of my story so maybe