The Rejected Alpha's Vengeance

* [Savasci = Fighter]

[RUKIYA]

"With that done, please allow me to introduce our allies henceforth," Rukiya said.

"First we have Mbali, the leader of the Lycans, and one of the strongest warriors alive in our time. She is best with everything she does, from manipulation to war. She is the ultimate killing machine and never misses.

"She is a tad bit crazy, but we all know that is expected. Please, everyone, show some appreciation to Mbali, or as the realm knows her, Jabali Lihle!!" Rukiya said proudly. This wasn't one of those days that she and Mbali would bicker, thankfully.

Mbali didn't do much, instead, she just got up and waved to the werewolves as if to tell them that that was all from her. She had never really been a fan of crowds. She was good at war and battle and honestly, that was more than enough for her.

"Next, we have Malika… Just Malika. She is Hawi's chief warrior, and enforcer, and more than anything, she is Alpha' Awuor's protector. We all already know about the whispers of the white wolf, and their assigned protectors.

"Well, Malika is Hawi's protector. She is dangerous, but the myths already taught all of us better. It's easier to stay out of her way, unless you're going to battle alongside her, and not against her," Rukiya said proudly as she looked at Malika.

She knew that Malika was about to complain about all of this, but then she was way past complaining because she had stepped into the realm and played Jer's wife. Honestly, there wasn't a crueler podium than Sicario, right?

"Hello… Wolves. I'm Malika and I only have one rule… 'Don't piss me off.' Otherwise, all is well. And I hope you guys heal from the shit you've been going through," Malika said earnestly before she looked at Rukiya to keep going.

Hawi was holding back a laugh at how stiff her protector had been, you would think that Malika was some automated robot, but then with none of them expecting an introduction in the night, it was fair they didn't combust.

"Next, we have the Alpha of Alphas, the realm's craziest psycho — not my words, the reincarnation of karma, the white wolf, and my personal favorite, my true mate… Awuor Hawi Sicario — we're mated by the way," Rukiya said and the wolves chuckled.

They had noticed that Ruru had introduced Hawi differently than the others. With the others, it was just professionalism and obvious friendship, but with Hawi, she was more than just proud.

She was in love and her voice was full of love not to mention she was probably shooting hearts with her eyes at Hawi.

Ruru couldn't be blamed though; she had gotten the woman that many could only dream of, the beautiful girl who got many on their knees. Perhaps she was better off as the realm's craziest psycho, not that it mattered to Rukiya anyway.

"Hi baby," Rukiya mouthed but her people heard her and aww-ed at them. They were a lovely couple and if the Greysons didn't know just what Hawi had done to keep their Rukiya sane and loved, they would have concluded that Hawi was using their Alpha.

"You make me sound like a saint," Hawi said and Rukiya kissed her on the lips before she let Hawi take over for a moment, while she watched her heart's desire. Goodness, she was insanely in love with the wild girl.

"Hello, Greyson. I don't have much to say, other than thank you for taking good care of my girl. She's my world, and I'm sure we all love listening to her. Besides, tonight is my baby's night. come, my beautiful, continue the address," Hawi said softly.

Mbali, Malika, Adolf, Hudhayfah, and Sherry were staring with open mouths at Hawi and Rukiya. This was definitely not what they had expected. Hawi had the chance to make a long ass speech and she solely focused on Rukiya Greyson?

Oh, the deities were definitely working overtime.

"They're too sweet, fuck," Mbali whispered.

"You're telling me? I'm having a sugar rush, ma'am," Malika said.

"I think this is going to be good for the both of them," Sherry added.

"They make me wanna wish for a mate," Adolf said as he watched his Alpha.

"Focus, kids," Hudhayfah reminded.

"Damn," was all they could come up with, before they focused on Hawi whose focus was on Rukiya. Oh, but the girl was whipped so bad for the Greyson Alpha. It was actually a beautiful thing to watch.

The Greyson wolves were still in awe at Hawi's statement; they had known that Hawi liked Rukiya, but they just never knew how much given the woman wasn't exactly an open book, not to mention they had been to war countless times.

However, here and now, they could only be thankful that the girl most of them had watched grow up in pain had finally found her little village, one that would always fight for her and show up for her whether or not the Greyson wolves did.

"Great, the instructions are done. Those three along with Adolf, and our healer, Hudhayfah, are my Savasci Knights. They have been working tirelessly to make the pack better and for that, we thank them. And of course, Sherry for feeding us and our army.

"The main reason I called for this assembly was to let you know that we are going to be headed into war, and it's not the kind of war that will be pretty. Many of you have noticed the absence of my mother dearest, Luna Razia.

"I would have loved for her to be here, but mother dearest was proven guilty of killing father, some of our wolves and turning them into rogues, and for an attempt on my life; one was thwarted, by Hawi.

"I know it is shocking, hell I wouldn't have believed it myself, so Hudhayfah will share the details via the mind link once this is done. The war we are heading to is going to be the cruelest of all and could last years on end.

"That also means that the chances of you seeing me after this assembly have been reduced to a possible zero, as I will be leaving soon. I know it is sudden but we have things to do and we have to make sure Greyson is safe.

"In my absence, Harry the guard warrior for the dungeons, and Sherry, our pack chef, will run the pack. They may seem like regular warriors, but they were both my father, Alpha Draffin's high guards before they chose different commitments in the pack.

"Half of the Greyson army will stay home, and guard the borders even though we will be protecting the pack with magic and you will have everything you need. I expect that you treat Harry and Sherry the same way you would treat me, as your Alpha.

"I trust them with everything, including my life. That said, I can only hope to see you guys again, once the war is over, and if ever it takes a little too long, please know that I loved you all, with all of me," Rukiya said, concluding her speech.

She wasn't sure what the hell she was expected to do, but one thing she knew of was that someday, when the deities allowed her, she would be back home with her people. It would take a while, but she hoped that all would be the same.

At least in the construct of time, right? Oh, but there were so many maybes, even as Hudhayfah looked at Rukiya, as if asking her if he was to include the explanation for the long darkness earlier.

The only thing she could do was say yes, besides, her people needed closure and if this was it for them, then she would let them have it. Even if it meant they would have to deal with it bit by bit.

The Greyson wolves were still trying to come to terms with the truth, when Hudhayfah gave them insights into the chaos that was Razia Greyson, while Malika created a portal for them to go through.

They needed to be out as soon as possible because otherwise, their people would hinder their goodbyes. It felt like they were stealing a loop into time, but what else could they do, when the world wasn't exactly sunshine and unicorns?

By the time they were done with the memory loop, half the Greyson warriors and Rukiya's Savasci Knights would have already left home and would be camping out in the free lands, as the last time.

With one last look at her people, Rukiya went into the portal, hoping to the goddess that the sacrifice she was making would be worth it in the end. She knew this wasn't going to be easy and he knew that there wasn't a thing she could do to change it.

The war had begun and she had to prove herself fit to be beside Hawi, or she would just be another mate for Hawi, a mate that was just there for formality and was never included in shit. It was going to be hectic, but what else was there?

"Will you be okay, Ruru?" Hawi asked when they got to the free lands.

Their camp was on the other side of the free lands, a part that no one ever came to, a side so hidden and out of touch with reality that it was impossible to come to, alone without fear of the unknown.

"Of course… Why wouldn't I be?" Rukiya asked as she wiped a stray tear.

Hawi just pulled her into a reassuring hug, while the rest of the Savasci Knights watched in silence. The war was bound to take a toll on them and they knew it too. Maybe in the end, it would really be worth it.