Jason's POV

　　The drive to the Embassy took around forty-five minutes, Roger and Lewis sat in the front with Crystal and I in the back. Not knowing what to expect made me nervous. I knew they were going to interrogate me regarding the rogue attack on the Moonlight Pack, but without proof they wouldn't have a leg to stand on. I was careful not to leave a trace of evidence leading back to me, anything they had would be circumstantial at the very best.

　　"Babe why am I getting the stink eye from everyone here?" Crystal asked me, I could hear the nervousness in her voice.

　　"Don't worry about them, they think I have taken you as a chosen mate because of our age gap. We both know that's not true so ignore them"

　　"Why does it matter if there's an age gap, have they seriously got nothing better to do then gossip about things that don't concern them"

　　"Lewis, I need you to stay with Crystal, Roger come with me, I want to try and find elder Owen. He should have some kind of idea why I've been summoned on such short notice"

　　"Yes Alpha" Both Roger and Lewis said in unison.

　　Kissing Crystal, I told her to stay by Lewis's side until I got back. If the elders had an ulterior motive for bringing me here, then I wasn't taking chances. I wanted her protected. Walking down the corridors Roger stayed no more than two steps behind me. Each corridor I entered was dimly lit, the carpet I remembered running on when I was a pup, that's how outdated this place was. Once we reached the elevator, I noticed a security feature that had never been there before.

　　"Well, this is new" I said staring at the palm reader. "How the f*ck are we meant to get up to the offices if we can't get into the elevator" I spoke out loud but Roger knew it was a rhetorical question, so he didn't bother to reply.

　　"You don't…. only we have the security clearance to use it" Elder Tom appeared behind us.

　　"Elder Tom, what's the meaning for this meeting and on such short notice. My Luna and I had plans we had to cancel to be here"

　　"If you would follow me" He gestured towards corridor on my right.

　　Following him into what appeared to be a conference room sat the entire wolf council. On the sofa off to the side sat Crystal. My eyes widened turning black when I saw that she had been crying and had silver cuffs on her wrists. Blake was trying to force his way forward, but I had no choice, I had to hold him back. If I allowed him control, he would've attacked the guards securing Crystal which would only make matters worse. After a quick scan of the room, I was unable to spot Lewis but I was able to see someone I didn't want to.

　　"Ah Alpha Jason, now you've finally graced us with your presence we may begin"

　　William's POV

　　After Angel gave me her blessing to return to the Royal Kingdom, I wasted no time in contacting the council. I needed to inform them of my decision and quick. While on the phone to Elder Otis, I told him about Angels and Jakes wolves completing their own mating and marking process. Being as he was the head of the council; he had a duty to protect any pups born to their now intwined bloodline.

　　Werewolves to complete their own marking process was rare and it signified not only one of the strongest bonds to exist, but great power now shared between the two, merging their souls becoming truly one. Growing up Angel had begun showing traits of her mother's power, able to do little things such as levitate her dolls. Had our lives turned out differently, myself and Vanessa raising Angel then by now, she would have harnessed each power gifted too her. But alas things don't always go to plan.

　　"Goddess gracious me…. The prophecies were right"

　　"Excuse me Elder Otis, what prophecies is it you speak of? If I remember correctly there are more than one"

　　"Alpha William, a little over a week ago each member of our council was awoken by what felt like an electrical jolt. We weren't sure what to make of it, checking with the records keeper it turns out the last time something of this magnitude was recorded were the nights that both Alpha Jake and Princess Angel were born. Both happened to be under the blue full moon. After a thorough search no new pups were born, but now you have bought their wolves marking each other and under another blue full moon to my attention, I now believe they are to be the wolves of the prophecy. The ones to birth the most power wolf to ever exist. It is of the upmost importance that she now learns how to use and control her gifts. You know as well as I do that there are some in the supernatural world that will do anything it takes to obtain that power for themselves"

　　Elder Otis was right, anyone that craved power would now come for Angel. And until she was able to harness her gifts, she wouldn't be safe, Jake would now have to make sure she was well protected along with himself. Now their souls have become one, any harm that befalls one will ultimately harm the other.

　　"I will inform you of their progress as often as I can, but please Elder Otis let me know if you find anything else out regarding them"

　　"Of course, I will old friend…. One last thing you will be summoned to the Embassy shortly regarding a matter of urgency. It will be well in your interests for you to make sure you are present"

　　Elder Otis was right within two hours I had been summoned to the Werewolf Embassy, what was strange wash the fact whatever was happening was happening during the evening. Most meetings took place during daylight hours. Having arrived early I was escorted into the chambers and taken to a seat at the top table. If I had possessed the title of King, which currently resided with Jason, then I would have sat on the throne at the top floor overseeing the hearing. It didn't take long for the council members to enter and find their seats, followed by selected wolves from the community to act as a jury.

　　"Get off me…. Don't you know who I am! I am your queen let me go…. LEWIS!" looking over to the left of the room I saw Crystal being dragged in and shoved onto the sofa, silver cuffs on her wrists.

　　"I suggest you calm down Luna, you're in enough trouble as it is. I really don't think you ought to make things worse for yourself" said the guard that pulled her in.

　　"When your King arrives, you will be punished for you outright disrespect of me, now where is my gamma" she spat at him.

　　Realising no-one was going to answer her, she finally quietened down. Whatever she had done to be bought before the council in short notice had to have been bad. Although the laws were strict, there was a lot of leeway when it came to mistakes. Suddenly the doors to the rear of the room opened, in walked Elder Tom followed by Jason. Looking at Jason I noticed how he didn't have silver cuffs placed on him, this meant it was his mate that was in trouble. His eyes turned black with rage at seeing his mate cuffed and in distress before lifting his gaze and scanning the room. He was looking for someone and panicked not spotting them. When his eyes laid on me, I could have sworn his wolf was about to submerge.

　　"Ah Alpha Jason, now you've finally graced us with your presence we may begin" Elder Otis spoke from his place at the high table.

　　"What is the meaning of this…. I demand to know why my mate is in cuffs. NOW" Jason roared.

　　Completely ignoring his outburst, the Elders continued with their trial. After interviewing several wolves, they pulled up cctv footage from what appeared to be a convenience store. Watching the playback, it revealed Crystal entering to grab some items and the shop assistant coming up behind her grabbing her arse. There was no sound to the footage, so we were unable to hear what words were being exchanged. As the male assistant turned his back to her we was able to see her eyes turn black before extending her claws ripping out his throat followed by his heart. Looking at Jason he was watching the floor.

　　"He knew what his mate had done and didn't even try to cover up her attack" Maximus was disgusted by what we had seen on the screen.

　　Maximus was right, Jason wasn't shocked by the events in the slightest. Crystal on the other hand, held her head high looking proud of herself. As a result of her allowing our existence to become known by a human, I knew she would be sentenced to death. Before being executed she would be stripped of her title, that on its own would be an extremely painful process.

　　"Crystal, I command you to stand" spoke an elder.

　　"NO, I am your queen. You have no right to command anything from me. That arsehole deserved what he got. If I could go back in time I would do it all again" she roared in return.

　　"You will stand voluntarily, or you will be forced to stand" the elder spoke loudly while gesturing to the guards to yank Crystal to her feet.

　　Just as the guards placed their hands on Crystals arms readying to pull her up, Jason's brown wolf appeared behind them ripping them apart before they had time to shift themselves. The whole room erupted into chaos as Blake began slaughtering those present, making a beeline towards the high table. Jumping from my seat and using my enhanced speed I ran to Crystal grabbing her by the back of the neck.

　　"Blake, I suggest you stop right f**king now or she's dead" I roared in my Alpha tone.

　　Out of instinct his wolf was about to submit but using all its strength he was able to refuse my command. Trying to call my bluff Blake stalked towards me, his hate flowing off him in waves.

　　"How is my little princess, I was thinking of paying her visit. We could play another of our 'games' " Without responding I tightened my grip on his snivelling mates' neck until I heard it snap.

　　"I William Hartley, the rightful Alpha King to the Royal Pack, challenge you Jason Bates the acting Alpha King for your title!" I shouted while dropping his mates now lifeless body to the ground.