The Rejected Alpha's Vengeance

[RUKIYA]

[NOW]

Listening to Hudhayfah got Rukiya wondering who her mother really was, the woman she knew was different, but then she couldn't even defend her because as it was, she was doing her best to make sure her daughter was dead.

It was already noon by the time Hudhayfah was done with the harshest recap for the young Greyson and Rukiya was in shock. She wasn't sure she wanted to see her mother anymore and it was upsetting on so many fronts.

On one hand, she wanted to go and help her mother out, to tell her that Hawi wouldn't hurt her again, and at the same time, she wanted answers wherever Rukiya knew that Razia wouldn't be open to giving her any answers.

No matter what she did, she had never been enough for her mother and with Hudhayfah's statements, it seemed like the whole thing was just a farce for her mother and her damned brothers to get power.

But what use was power if she lost everything and everyone? What the fuck would Razia be doing with her brothers once her daughter and mate were gone? Would she embrace the reality that they were in or would she keep fighting the truth?

Rukiya had so many questions and the worst part of it was that Hudhayfah wouldn't be able to answer most of them, because they were questions for her mother dearest, the same woman who despised her.

Perhaps, if she really understood what the fuck was with her mother and her persistence, then she would be able to save herself and keep Hawi protected too. It would be better that way, right?

"Your father, Draffin, was never a traitor, Rukiya. He loved this pack until the very end. He had been the best of the best alpha's and frankly, the only reason I started in Greyson was to make sure that his dream for you lived on.

"He gave up his life to protect you, so I promised to keep you safe. Sure, with the white wolf and everything, you are the safest woman on earth and I shouldn't be worried, but still, I chose to be here with you.

"I don't know what you will do with your mother, but just know that her brothers are the worst of the worst creatures to ever walk the realm, and if your mother doesn't kill you, then they will do it themselves.

"The wild girl has grown more powerful over the years and is a threat to them with each passing day. Anyway, I have to leave now. Whatever you decide, may the goddess protect you, alpha," Hudhayfah said before getting up and leaving a confused Rukiya.

She couldn't believe that this kind of shit was happening. She could feel herself raging, so she walked out after Hudhayfah and went back to her chambers, where Hawi was still sleeping.

Rukiya looked at the beautiful women on her bed, still tucked under and so peaceful and innocent that it was impossible to know that she had gone through all those horrors because of her.

She wanted to apologize to Hawi because of what her mother had done to her family. She wanted to go to Sicario and make Jer pay the price for a deal so shitty. She wanted to make Jer feel what it truly meant to lose someone he loved.

Rukiya wanted to break Jer's bones and burn them into ashes so no one would ever trace them. She had lost so much in the hands of the Russel warlocks and even as she watched her sweet mate sleeping, Rukiya couldn't help but wish for better times.

She wished they were happier and didn't have psycho for a mother who wanted to ruin them. Rukiya couldn't help the ache in her heart with each breath that Hawi took and it took everything in her not to walk to her mother and strangle Razia Greyson.

"I love you, Hawi," Rukiya whispered softly as she kissed Hawi's lips softly.

Sure, she knew Hawi was asleep but she couldn't think of any other thing that could calm her down. The beautiful girl on her bed was a better distraction for her, even in just that moment.

When she pulled back, Rukiya knew she had to make the tough decision, but she wasn't sure her plan would work. So, she walked back to her office, locked the doors and then stared at the window as if she was expecting someone.

"Hawi is in danger, Malika. Please, help me, please," Rukiya whispered, her voice shaky and her breathing distorted as she made a dangerous gamble with the universe. She was the white wolf's mate so she was counting on the protector showing up on her call.

It was something that Rukiya had read a long time ago, when she wasn't even sure the white wolf or protectors existed. However, now, she needed to see Malika and have a chat with her.

"I swear to the fucking goddess of it is Razia, I will kill her," Malika said when she suddenly popped up in RUkiya's office, though a portal that Rukiya wasn't even going to ask about because even she wasn't sure this would work.

Malika was already on her way to the door, when Rukiya stopped her.

"Hawi is fine, Malika. I just needed to have a chat with you," Rukiya said tiredly, and the protector stared at the woman like she had lost her mind, surely that had to be the case, right? Because there was just no way that Rukiya was doing this right now, yeah?

"You? Are you fucking serious now, Kadin?" Malika asked, her Turkish accent making a show as she literally glared at Rukiya who was still seated on the couch with her head between her hands. [* Kadin = girl (GT)]

However, the Greyson alpha looked so defeated and stressed out that Malika had to step back into the room. She didn't like what Rukiya was doing honestly, but the girl seemed to be going through worse than she was.

"What is it… what happened to you, Rukiya? Why are you in this state if Hawi is fine?" Malika asked, confused. She was no longer mad that Ruru had summoned her like that, instead, she was worried about her, which wasn't surprising anyway.

"Hudhayfah," Rukiya began and Malika sat on the nearest couch as she stared keenly at the Greyson alpha.

"He told me everything, Malika," Rukiya spoke even though it came out in a defeated whisper, almost like a whimper and Malika let out a sigh. She knew this day would come but the fact that Rukiya was knowing this on her own was heartbreaking.

"Oh… That's unfortunate but fortunate at the same time… Don't mind me, Ruru, I'm not good at comforting people, if that was why you summoned me here," Malika said earnestly.

"I know," Rukiya chuckled sadly and Malika just watched her as she sat upright.

"Which is why I called you here," Rukiya added.

"I don't know what you expect of me, Rukiya. I know I will kill your mother, no matter what happens, you can delay it, but it is inevitable. The sooner you accept that, the sooner it will be easier for you, if I'm being honest with you," Malika said and once again, Ruru chuckled sadly.

"I know that too."

"Then what do you want with me then?"

"I want Hawi to bear my mark," Ruru stated sincerely, before adding, "and I need you to make it happen."