Chapter 15-The Dark Knight

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Chapter 15-The Dark Knight

Brendon Kingston's POV

I stared at my reflection in the mirror and let out a loud roar before smashing my right fist on it. The glass shattered and dropped onto the counters and in the sink.

I always fucked up. Always. Every time I managed to take one step closer to Sydney, I would fuck it up and then, take ten steps back to the starting point.

I clenched my fist, feeling the broken pieces of the glass cut into my flesh. But I welcomed the pain. After all I had done to Sydney, I deserved it. And this pain could never compare to the emotional and physical pain I had put her through.

Seeing her flinch away from me and hearing her imply that she could be with anyone, my wolf didn't like it. Not one bit. Thus the canines came out. Hearing her voice saying that she hated me, that was like a dagger into my heart.

I regretted it. It referring to all the terrible things I had done. I was hopeless and the wolf was oddly silent. It knew that we had driven our chosen away even further and it was regretting its action with anger and remorse. Not at Sydney but at ourselves.

I knew Sydney had left. I could feel all her emotions. The anger, the sadness, the disbelief and mostly, the hurt. God, the hurt she was feeling overwhelmed me when I reached into our bond to feel her.

I was a monster. A moster to all, even to his own mate.

I looked at my reflection in the broken mirror and shut my eyes in pain. And I wondered how my father would look at me now. With pride that I was ruining my life or with a sneer on his wicked face?

My hands clenched into fists once again and I abruptly turned away from the mirror and into my study. I wasn't surprised that Sydney had left. I would too if I was in her shoes. Running away from me was the option I would take myself.

I didn't blame Sydney for leaving. She was probably better off without me. Here I could hurt her even if I didn't want to and she would always fear me. Never accepting or loving me but fearing me. That is something I didn't want from her. Ever.

Sydney leaving was for the best. She would have a better life without me. No one was capable of loving me and being with me. I was most probably the reincarnation of the devil or most likely, the devil himself.

The things I've did in the past, to my uncle and to my father and to Sydney, they were things that was going to send me straight to hell. Murdering your family members was the way to go wasn't it? I had nothing to lose.

Not anymore. Cara was old enough now to be on her own. It certainly wasn't easy raising an infant when you were only ten. But with some help from the women in the pack, I managed. None of us had ever heard from Cara's birth mother again and I was glad for that. Because the emotional turmoil that Cara would be put through wouldn't be easy for her.

Sydney leaving? It was for the best. I had enemies and if any of them tried to get rid of me, Sydney wouldn't be in any danger or be in harm. And if someone wanted me dead, Sydney would be fine. After all, she didn't say her vows for the Blood Exchange.

But I wondered why was she so cold and distant all of a sudden earlier. Had I done something wrong? Or had she seen me with wolves in the prison? No, I would have sensed her. Whatever it was, it didn't matter. Not anymore.

She was gone and I wasn't going to bring her back to her version of hell. Which was being with me here in the European pack.

I sat down on one of the chairs and stared deep into the roaring fire that was blazing away in the fireplace in my study. Rolling up the sleeves of my black henley, I looked at the deep scarring on my forearms.

My father's brother-my uncle-had caused that. He had tried to make me a handicapped wolf. That meant that I couldn't be Alpha, because who wanted an Alpha that wasn't in full form?

If I was handicapped for life, he could take over instead. I let out a roar full of rage, resentment and bitterness at the life I had. Anger consumed me and I flung the alcoholic drink I had in my hand into the flames.

The fire grew bigger and I turned my head away from it. That fire seemed brighter than my future. I scoffed at that thought and went to pour myself another drink.

I knew I was jealous. When I had seen her across the room looking beautiful as she talked and laughed, I wanted to make my way to her and wrap my arms around her and for her to lean back in my embrace. But her laughing with Rhett, it made the hideous bitter monster in me snarl hatefully.

It wasn't because I hated Rhett or disliked him. It was because that while I brought Sydney tears and sorrow, he brought her smiles and laughter.

It was at this moment that someone knocked on the door. "Brendon? There is something that requires your attention now-"

"Fuck off!" I shouted and Rhett knocked again, "It's really important!"

And before I could tell Rhett to fuck off again, the door burst open and a short woman with black hair entered the room, her green eyes were blazing and she glared at me. "Alpha Kingston, I would like to see my sister now."

I could only look at the woman stupidly. Who was she and how dare she demand something from me. "What?"

Just then, a taller male entered but I could tell he was a teenager due to the youthful face he had. "Sarah! I told you I wanted to make the entrance!"

"Sean! Not now!" The woman-Sarah-snapped as she turned back to me. "Our sister Sydney. You chose her and my brother and I would like to see her right now."

Now that the woman and the boy mentioned that they were related to Sydney, I could see the similarities. Sarah, although shorter, had the same determination and stubbornness Sydney had. Even though her hair and eye colour was different from my chosen, both had the same oval face shape.

Sean, the brother was obviously taller than the two and was a mix of both. He had blonde hair and green eyes but I could sense the impatience he was feeling for me. Teenage male wolves were more aggressive and I wondered how Sarah and Sydney had dealt with him. However both looked a little weary and I guessed it was from the long journey just to see their sister.

Honestly, I was a little surprised that someone so short and small could make such a demand from me politely but also, not hiding the slight disgust and resentment she felt for me. And I guessed that Rhett felt the same way because his eyes kept straying to her small figure.

"Alpha, I would like to see Sydney now please." Sarah prompted again and I turned to Rhett to dismiss him with a short nod. "She isn't here." I said quietly.

Sean burst out, "What do you think we are, idiots? You took her from us!"

"SEAN!" Sarah snapped angrily before continuing harshly, "Control yourself!" To me, she bowed her head in regret, "I apologise for my brother's words. We are just deeply concerned for our sister's wellbeing."

I nodded and surprisingly, my wolf didn't flare up from Sean's outburst. I guess it was still sorely regretting our actions to mark our chosen without her consent.

"How did you come all the way here from the North American pack? Was the Alpha so willing to lose two members?" I questioned and Sarah looked away uncomfortably, "Sean and I don't matter much to the pack, so our disappearances doesn't matter. So may we please see Sydney now?"

"She isn't here. She left." I said quietly and Sarah looked disbelievingly at me. "Where did she go?"

"Back to her chosen. The beta from your pack. She just left thirty minutes ago." I said tonelessly as I took another sip from my glass of drink.Sarah and Sean exchanged horrified glances and I caught on to it. "What?" I demanded and Sarah turned to me. "Sydney can't go back. She'll be crushed if she knew what's going on in the pack."

I let out a bitter scoff, "She'll be better off back there. I always hurt her when she's with me." I didn't care much for pack politics. Especially those from the other packs. It was full of gossip on who was challenging the reigning Alpha or Beta and other crap.

Sarah seemed taken aback by my admission while Sean growled, "What do you mean by that?"

I barely gave him a glance and Sarah glared at Sean, "It doesn't matter. She's free to leave." I said emotionlessly as my gaze met both astonished and stunned gazes.

"Why did she leave?" Sean questioned and I met his angry stare on me. I had to admit, the kid has balls for trying to stare down an Alpha. "I've done something to her that I shouldn't have." I answered bitterly.

And I guessed that the siblings picked up on my sudden mood change as they now seemed more reserved than before when they had barged into my study and started demanding to see Sydney.

"You seem to care for her." Sarah spoke up cautiously and I couldn't help but smile a little at that. Sarah reminded me of Sydney but she was clearly less patient but equally stubborn.

"I'll get Rhett to show you to your rooms where your belongings are." I answered as I avoided her question.

Rhett, obviously waiting outside my study entered when I mentioned his name and waited with a stoic expression on his face. "Why are you so nice to us?" Sean demanded and I fixed my stare onto him. "You're Sydney's family."

Both of them simply looked at me with an indescribable expression on their faces as they stood to leave when Sarah turned back to me. "If you truly do care for her like your actions speak, you should go after her. She needs you. And if what you've done really hurt her, it means that you must have meant something to her. Even a little. I know my sister well, she wouldn't have left without a reason."

And with that, they were gone and I was left with my thoughts.

Did Sydney really care for me like Sarah had claimed? The wolf howled in longing at that thought and I scoffed. She wouldn't. Not after all I had done. But whatever feelings she had for me now, if what Sarah had said was true, if Sydney needed me, I would be there for her. Because even though Sydney didn't care for me, I did.

I quickly tossed back the rest of the drink and slammed the glass onto my desk before leaving the study. I made my way to the hangar. "Get ready the plane." I barked out and the pack member in front of me nodded before questioning, "Where to Alpha?"

"The North American pack."

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Arriving at a pack without invitation or warning was like a sin in social terms but since number one, I was Alpha Brendon Kingston and number two, I didn't care, it didn't matter at all to me.

Once the plane landed, I got off the plane with Rhett behind me and we were greeted by Alpha James. "Alpha Kingston, I'm sorry but I wasn't expecting you and-"

"Where's my chosen. Sydney. She's here." I cut him off and he frowned. "Sydney Carrington? Last I heard, she's with you back in your pack."

I stared at him passively as I crossed my arms, "No, she's here in your pack. Where's your beta?" I questioned roughly and Alpha James frowned, "If she was here, I would know. And Will is in his office."

Suddenly, a huge wave of emotions hit me at once and I almost collapsed from the sheer amount of hurt, betrayal and sorrow that was passing through my body. I quickly righted myself as Alpha James continued speaking about how he would have known if Sydney was here in his pack and much more. But I tuned him out. He didn't matter.

Reaching the pack house, I could smell a bit of Sydney's scent. I've never really noticed it before but it smelled a little of lilacs on a hot sunny day and it was intoxicating.

I quickly followed it and heard a high pitched female voice mocking, "Don't tell me what to do! You had a part in this the entire time as well. And honestly, you're the one that hurt her the most. Pretending to love her while being with me, that's cold. So cold."

Immediately, more pain flooded into Sydney and I burst into the room to see her collapsing mid way. Letting out a roar and lunging forward, I caught her in my arms just in time before she hit the ground.

Dazed, her blue eyes were fluttered shut and trails of her tears could be seen on her porcelain cheeks. "I'm sorry Sydney. I'm so sorry I hurt you. So sorry." I said softly before pressing a quick kiss on her forehead.

The wolf was happy that Sydney was by our side again but soon, it became furious that she was hurting. Cradling her in my arms, I passed her off to Rhett because those who had hurt her were in the same room.

Even though I had only caught the end of the conversation, I had an inkling of what truly happened. The beta who had cheated on my chosen was a blind fool. Clearly, he didn't know the treasure he had the entire time.

Before anyone could react, I lunged forward, my wolf now partially in control and we grabbed the beta's neck in a tight painful grip as I pushed him against the wall. "You hurt her." I gritted out, I could feel the wolf pushing for control and this time, I honestly didn't mind handing the reigns over.

The beta's face was almost white and his hands continued to pull at my hand, trying to let some air into his lungs but anyone could tell he was getting weaker by the second.

"Stop! What the hell are you doing?! Let him go!" The female that had said all those hurtful things to my mate screeched annoyingly and clawed at my arms with her long fingernails.

I bared my teeth at her and growled before speaking lowly, "Even though you're a female, that doesn't I mean I won't hurt you. After all, I believe in gender equality." Immediately, the female flinched backwards, her overly done face, caked with makeup was ruined with her tears.

"Alpha Kingston please! That's my daughter and her chosen!" Alpha James shouted and I let the beta go and watched in dissatisfaction as he crumpled onto the ground and heaved for air, the female I had threatened had run towards him anxiously.

I knew I couldn't do anything more now. But that didn't mean that they weren't going to suffer. They were, just not now. I took Sydney back into my arms and watched in satisfaction as she curled towards me, as if seeking my embrace.

"You dare say she wasn't here?" I spoke dangerously, my voice low as I glared at Alpha James. His eyes avoided mine as he spoke, "No one had informed me. And you have guts to come into my territory and threaten my daughter and her mate!"

I merely raised an eyebrow, "Are you suggesting we go to war then? You do know I have alliances with all the other packs and we would be able to wipe you and your pack out within twenty-four hours."

Alpha James swallowed and he took a step back, "Of course not. I was just stating that you are very daring even on foreign territory."

I remained silent and glanced over to the pair of wolves who had caused my mate so much grief and hurt and turned back to Alpha James. "If I ever catch sight of one them ever again, they end up dead. After all, they hurt my chosen." I warned menacingly.

Alpha James nodded as an acknowledgement and with Sydney in my arms, I cradled her gently and left. I wouldn't put it past Alpha James or his daughter or the beta to stab me in the back but I guessed they didn't dare to do so.

Rhett was waiting for me outside the pack house when his eyes landed on my mate. "Is she alright?" He gestured over to Sydney and I nodded, "Yeah. What's that?"

"This?" He holds up a duffel bag. "It's hers. Some money, clothes and a photo frame of her family." I nodded and we headed back to the plane.

Meanwhile Sydney stirred in my arms and I said quietly, "Shhh, we'll be back home soon." I pressed another tender kiss on her forehead and repressed a small smile when she leans into me although she was unconscious.

I caressed her cheek softly. Home. Home was with her.

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A/N: Hey guys! Here is the update and the only word I can use for the response for the previous chapter is INCREDIBLE. Like sheesh, you guys always blow my mind. I hope you like this chapter, after all, it's a peek into Brendon's mind. I really do hope that you lovely readers liked this chapter because it was pretty hard to write maybe 'cos I was sick with flu. But I'm better now ahaha. At least you get to meet Sydney's siblings and that they are all right. AHaha

Also, some of you guys' guesses are so accurately on point that it's so hard to surprise you guys lmao. Like honestly. Sigh. AHAHAH oh well. I'll be expecting loads of 'called it' comments in the later chapters then. I do hope that you guys will like this chapter and do so by leaving votes and comments and do comment on your thoughts please? Oh! Also, thanks for the Christmas wishes and greetings. AHAHA And thank you for reading! :) <3 <3 <3