The Lycan King’s Breeder

Chapter 54: Talon’s POV

I was in the throne room, following the meeting with the alphas from the large screen in front of me.

Around the table with me physically, were a few members of my council, Walter and David. Including Greg of course.

“We have caught about two of them but before we can get any information from them, they commit suicide,” Alpha Patrick said.

“Their activities have reduced drastically ever since our meeting here. I think they are retreating,” Jared, my cousin said.

It was true that the activities of the rogues had drastically reduced and our men were more than alert to intercept any attack they planned.

In the last few days, our side had zero casualties but their side suffered a lot more.

“I think we should keep our eyes open. Rogues, especially the ones led by Desmond can never be underestimated. They might be planning something big,” Walter put in and I nodded even though I was half bored and half horny.

I promised to be with Avalyn in the late hours of the night. I couldn’t wait for the meeting to end, so the hours could move faster and I could be with her.

Every Alpha in the room went around to state the peace in their lands and how much security they have pulled around their land borders. Some lands didn’t even experience any attack, like Alpha Trevor. His land was relatively peaceful.

“Okay, since everything seems to be under our control, this meeting can be adjourned,” Jared, who was the chairman of the alliance union said.

He waited for everyone to accept and then said, “King Talon, over to you.”

I relaxed in my seat and cleared my throat before speaking. “Desmond hasn’t given him. He is planning and he is looking out for an opening…”

I paused watching as each Alpha stared at me. Most of them didn’t like me, but they trusted me completely when it came to the battle formation and protection.

“… under no circumstances should your men leave their posts and go into the forest, no matter the provocation. As long as we are keeping this up, Desmond will grow desperate. We will nab him soon.”

They nodded their heads in agreement.

“… As my army commander said, keep your eyes open. He will come. Good evening gentlemen and women,” I said and Jared closed up the meeting.

The video disconnected and I turned to my men at the table.

“Walter, keep your defenses on the smaller villages. We already know that Desmond wants the capital but he might attack those villages if we do not keep our eyes on them. Stay alert!”

“Yes, my king,” he bowed. He stood straighter and started packing up his materials.

“As for you David, how are the human towns doing? Have we had any attack from their side?” I asked.

As David made to speak, I noticed a guard walk up to Greg and whisper something to him. A frown appeared on his forehead but he nodded at the guard, obviously whispering some instructions before the young man turned to leave.

“No, my King. Walter was kind enough to deploy some soldiers around the human border. No attacks have been targeted at them this far,” he explained with a bow of his head.

I clapped my hands and nodded. “Okay, keep everything under control, and at the slightest change or suspicion, make sure to inform me. You may rise!” I said and they got up, bowed and left the room.

As soon as they were out my eyes fell on Greg.

“What was that about?” I asked, referring to the conversation he had with the guard.

It had to be important. The guards knew to stay out of council meetings except if it was an emergency or a major issue.

“He said councilwoman Elizabeth’s children are outside, begging to see you… They have tried sending them away but they won’t go.” He explained.

I shrugged. “That’s easy, ask them to go away again.”

“They have been here for over five days now. They have been outside under all weather conditions-”

“Why are you talking like you have become their speaker all of a sudden?” I asked arching my brows.

Greg brought his hands to the table and folded them. “My king, these boys have served the army for two months now and I learned that they are really good at what they do. I think they deserve to be heard, please…” Greg concluded with a bow.

My eyes narrowed at him. He just gave me a low hit. He knew how much I hated losing good soldiers. He knew how far I went when it came to soldiers’ rewards…

“Fine. Ask the guards to call them over,” I said reluctantly.

“They have refused to taint the throne room with their bloodline. All they wish is that you see them outside, where they have been waiting for you,” he said.

I narrowed my eyes and corked my head at him.

“Have you already told them to come in and they refused?” This looked more like he knew what my answer was going to be before even asking!

A smirk appeared on his face as if he had heard what I thought of. “You are my best friend Talon. I know what you can and cannot do.”

He got up from his seat and motioned for me to do the same. “Come on, your soldiers need your mercy!”

“If they think I am going to release their mother after she insulted me so much, then they are wrong!” I said kissing my teeth to my tongue in irritation.

Elizabeth had disrespected me and they should be grateful that I didn’t kill her like I did the last food.

“They didn’t think such things. They are loyal soldiers. All they want is for you to hear them out. Come on!” Greg urged and I rolled my eyes as I got up from my seat. I was already leaving anyway.

I checked the time on the big clock attached to the wall of the throne room and a smile covered my face. It was already after seven in the evening. It meant dinner was only a few minutes away and I would be with Avalyn.

Greg walked ahead of me and I followed until we got to the open space just right outside the throne room.

There were two young men -boys if I was being specific. They were sitting on the ground with their knees against their chest.

The moment they noticed us coming, they scurried to their knees at once.

My brows arched as I wondered what dram they were trying to create now.

On closer inspection, I noticed how dirty their skin was and I realized that Greg was right. They had been here for days…

“My king,” they chorused as we closed up the distance between us.

“I hear that you have been sleeping out here, crying your eyes out despite being fine soldiers,” I said, placing my hands behind my back.

Greg stood beside me and his arms were crossed over his chest.

“My king, we will keep sleeping out here if you say the word…” the other said, bowing his head low.

“I guess you do not just enjoy staying out here, do you?”

“No, my king,” they responded at the same time.

“Good. So what is it you want?” I asked in a deep voice that echoed in the surrounding trees.

They looked at each other and then turned to me. “My king, we know that our mother offended you but please… Can we beg that you take us in her stead?”

I looked at Greg and he shrugged. I loved their spirits. They were ready to spend time in a dungeon for a crime they didn’t commit.

“Greg, walk with me,” I said and started moving away from the boys.

Greg followed quietly behind me and we reached a distance far enough for the boys not to hear our conversation.

“What do you think?” I asked him as we stopped.

He threw a glance back at them, they were still on the ground. “I think you should either kill the woman now or let her go. Two months is enough time for her to learn her lesson or go crazy.”

“I could take out a finger or two on her hands, that should serve as a good reminder,” I said with a smirk.

Greg’s eyebrows kissed his hairline and his eyes enlarged. “Talon!”

I chuckled softly at his reaction.

“I was joking. I am actually in a good mood today. Let them have their mother, I need to go be with Avalyn,” I said and tapped his shoulder. “And make sure they don’t run from the army. I like them.”

“Of course,” Greg nodded and started walking when his phone rang.

“Yes,” he replied and I turned in the direction of the castle.

“Avalyn, did what?”Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

As I heard her name from her words, my legs stopped moving and I turned to face him.

“Where are you?” His voice had become deep and heavy. Instantly I knew something was wrong. “We are heading there right now!” He said and turned to me.

Before he even said it, I saw my worst fears in his eyes.

“Let me release the boys,” he whispered.

My eyes narrowed and I glared at him. “Are you going to fucking tell me what happened or do you need me screaming!?” I roared so loud that the boys in the distance snapped their heads in our direction.

Greg scratched the back of his hair and pursed his lips. “Avalyn has had a miscarriage.”