Rogue Queen ➵ 2.0

➵ XIV. The Rogue Kingdom

Saturday, December 23rd, 2017, 11:00am

Asher's POV

I stand in my office, staring at the door.

The one Rei just ran out.

I sigh in frustration, my anger fading.

The look in her eyes, after I asked what my dad did... Whatever happened, it must still affect her, a lot. She looked like she might've started hyperventilating.

You shouldn't have started yelling, Jayden, my wolf, says.

I sigh again. I know but you know that it's hard not to get mad when someone threatens or hurts our family, or pack.

Yes, I do know, Jayden replies. You still shouldn't've yelled.

I blink when I hear footsteps. My friends and Rei's all come in. They stand around the room, all watching me.

"What happened?" Raiden asks sternly.

"Just learned ignorance really is bliss," I reply. "Yeah, she killed Kia. And apparently she also killed my dad and your mum, Denny."

Raiden's eyes narrow at my words and so do Scott's and Dean's. I notice Clove, Killian and Zaine all wince or grimace.

"What happened?" I ask the three. "Why'd she do it?"

They all share a look.

"That's... not our story to tell," Clove says. "That's between your family and hers."

I study them and nod slowly, respecting their respect of privacy. "Do you know where she ran off to?"

"Probably just somewhere in the forest for some time alone," Killian says. "It wouldn't be the first time. She'll be alright, you don't have to worry too much. The best thing to do is just wait until she comes around on her own."

I hesitate then sigh. They know Rei better than I do and as much as I want to go find her, it's best to listen to what Killian said.

"She mentioned the Royals," I say.

Zaine's eyes widen. "Well damn," he mutters. "Let's throw caution to the wind, why don't we."

"Babe, we already did that," Killian says, poking the shapeshifter's cheek.

"Reina," Raiden mumbles, "Queen. Royals. What's with all the royal titles?"

The three share a look again, before Clove's eyes fog over for a few seconds. Then she blinks and nods at Killian and Zaine. I guess she mind-linked Rei to be sure they can share whatever it is...

Clove sweeps her gaze over me and my friends. "Everything said in this room does not leave this room," she says sternly. "Not a word to anyone. Promise?"

"Promise," I say with a nod. "Not a word."

Raiden, Scott and Dean all nod. Clove studies them and nods, satisfied. Her brown eyes glow for a second and the door swings shut and locks itself.

"Telekinesis?" Dean asks. "Your nickname's Strange for Doctor Strange?"

Clove nods. "Either Strange or Doctor."

"So?" Raiden asks.

"First of all, let's sit down," Killian says.

He, Clove and Zaine sit together on the couch, Raiden and Scott sit on the two chairs in front of my desk, Dean sits on Scott's lap and I decide to sit on my desk.

"Ever heard of the Rogue King?" Zaine asks.

My eyes narrow. "Is he like a leader of the rogues?"