My Omega Queen Chapter 27: Family Matter

POV: Emily

I was stunned by Edward’s rash decision to kill Cole. However, truth be told… I wouldn’t stand someone talking like that about my mate either. Besides, it seemed that Cole had made his choice when that last phrase left his mouth. The few steps towards Antonio’s holding cell were the only sounds breaking the silence, and the air was heavy, yet I couldn’t tell if it was because of what just happened or the silver surrounding us. Finally, Michael again stops beside a door and opens it. The sight was familiar by now: Antonio was chained to the walls, incapable of reaching us. Compared to Cole, Antonio instantly begins crying and kneels with his whole body, asking for mercy:

“P-Please, I b-beg of you, my King, excuse my behaviour! Elder Cole came up to me with this plan and I did not agree to it! He is trying to pin this on me!!”

ou dare speak without being spoken to!” which made Antonio cower in a corner.

mma’s attempt to escape punishment would have proba

eat difference when it comes to deciding your fate.”

sily as he thought, and nodded in understandment.

her as such?”

lowered his head and began talking in a low, barely audible voice:

can do better, and I wasn’t to trust anyone else on how to influence other people’s lives for the better. However, due to my age, Rachel was the only way I could attain a seat of power. So, I raised her into the ideal queen, fed her dreams and beautiful stories…” Antonio pauses with a horrified expression, as tears begin to appear in his eyes “…I did that to my daughter…” he says weakly.

ad done, but it doesn’t erase the life he ruined. I took a deep breath, trying to be strong, and asked my second

out yours and Cole’s plan?”

g all around: “Nothing, I-I-I swear! I would have never risked her life with this!”

ded to signal that we could go. The next cell we were supposed to visit was Rachel’s, but I told them that I had already made my mind, so we went ho

ne:

your decision, Emily?”

dward did for us to care. Amanda let out an almost inaudible sigh of relief besides me. Edward straightened his back and continued, while playing with his chin:

reybacks should both be executed for their actions.”

ng this, both

not. That’s already a good enough reason to rip him to shreds. Rachel, too, had the audacity to challe

terrupted her:

tter. You heard Antonio… being your mate, your Luna, was instilled into her way of life since a young age. It’s not her fault that she doesn’t know better!”

he managed to say anything:

besides the couch and pitched in using his ca

I may, I also believe that your punishment for miss Rachel is a bit harsh. We should keep in mind that she is no

vely, despite being clearly annoyed. Eventually,

d before announcing: “Antonio shall be publicly executed. Tomorrow.”

showed remorse for

cisions!”

una! Even more so because of your rash decision to kill Cole!”

. And I talked back.