The Alpha Queen And Her Chosen Mate – Chapter 61

Thorin

Keres was not holding back, which was perfect in today’s case. She was tearing through the chupacabras like they were made of paper. On some level, I was proud. On another level, I hoped that when these beasts were gone she wouldn’t then turn on me or anyone else in the palace for that matter.

Keres took on the masses while I handled the stragglers. We worked together like a well oiled machine. Everything was going great, we had most of the palace cleared, but then Keres came to a quick halt.

tt running away. I slowed and watched as he ran with purpose. And then I saw a group of chuparacabs stalk after him.

ng me trouble though. He was bigger than the rest, stronger looking too. His scaly skin was harder to penetrate with my sword. That in mind, I quickly shifted and watched as horror washed over the beast. It began to run but its claws were slipping on the marble floor. In one quick crunch, he was

is shirt on fire and a smoking plant in his hands. He hadn’t the slightest clue that he was being stalked by the runt of the group, or that I was even there. As soon as the chupacabra lept into the air, so did I. I latched onto its neck midair and bit down, snapping its neck. Emmett had wide eyes for a moment before standing to hi

over his shoulder, already running back from where he had come.

n and a few wounded. Emmett was tending to the wounded, preparing them for travel, while Jonas was helping the pups and uninjured out of one of the broken windows, trying to get them to safety. I looked around, my heart heavy when I saw what had caught Keres’ attention mid battle.

the two as being Kelly’s nieces. They had the same blond hair and blue eyes as both Kelly and Kelsey.

a jog. The women were close behind me, followed by Jonas and Emmett, who were helping the wounded get out.

y, which I didn’t see happening. Plus, even if they did, I had every type of weapon imaginable at my disposal.

the gate buzzed and began to open, once it was shut, I scanned my eyes again and the second set of doors opened up. Some relief came over me when I saw that it was loaded

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Kelly

ings enough to let me shift back as I arrived at the alpha wing. I ran inside, the first thing I saw was a sobbing Kelsey. I looked around and saw a flipped over table with a large table cloth and yanked it out from the rubble. It would have to do for now.

by Kelsey.

!” Kelsey sobbed.

Mom is dead.” She sobbed.

Kelsey was right now. We were too late. But now was not the time to grieve. I didn’t have the luxury.

g, my eyes blinking over and over and over again trying to fight the tears that were about to fall. “Where is

led to my parents’ bedroom. I hesitantly let go of Kelsey and slowly walked towards him, afraid to look

the strong alpha I had left. The man lying in bed looked like a hollow version of that man.

ide.

K-kelly?” He said, cracking his bl

his arms was missing.

mother, she passed several days ago.” He

ere.” I began to cry.

h weakened the kingdom. It was hardly a battle, it was a slaughter. We lost many good men and women and even pups.” He said, a tear falling from the corner of his eye.

, its going to be okay. We will figure out something.” I swallowed, the lump in my throat burning.

d.

be okay.” I cried.

otecting you from the hardships of ruling. And I worried about Keres, even after you got her under control. But obviously, I was wrong about so many things. I hope you can forgive me one day.”

f my tears.

the new queen.” He said softly, before lying back down.

e off in the distance and I watched as he took his last breath.