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"Exile or death?" Alexander's voice boomed all around. I looked at the people gathered to decide Victoria's fate. Slight murmur of people was heard then a raspy voice said,

"Exile." All heads turned towards the sound of the voice. Victoria stood between the palace guards, her head bowed.

"All those in favor?" Xander turned his head towards the people, series of 'aye' were heard from the crowd.

"She tried to kill our luna! Immediate termination is in order!" A voice came from the crowd and chants of 'death' were heard all around. My heart warmed at my pack's loyalty to me yet I was still not in favor of their decision.

"Silence!" Xander said and everyone hushed, the power radiating from his voice made everyone bow their heads. He looked at me, well more likely at the little cuts I had here and there and sighed trying to calm his wolf.

"According to the laws, If Victoria is to accept Cassandra as her luna, there will be no punishment. But if she chooses exile, we have to grant her that. Need I remind you, Victoria choosing exile means you will be a rogue. No Alpha allows any rouge near his pack. Keep in mind the treatment towards rouge before affirming your answer."

Victoria visibly stiffened, clenched her fists, still looking down. In a heartbeat she went down on one knee and said:

"I, Victoria Blaze, pledge my allegiance to The Alpha King, The Alpha of Lycan Pack and his mate, Cassandra Primrose Blaze, the Queen of were-wolfs and Lycan Pack's Luna. I pledge to put their lives before mine and protect them to the best of my abilities from any harm that is to come their way."

I felt it before I registered it. The wave of another pack member accepting me. Following her again all the members went on one knee and bowed their heads to me repeating the words. In an instant mind links from the entire pack were opened to me. Now, the whole pack can mind link me and vice versa.

I looked at Xander, he was looking at his pack with adoration and respect.

'Our pack ' Xander turned towards me , leaning in to kiss my forehead. I looked at him and he smiled.

"You didn't put your barrier up. I can hear your thoughts." I nodded immediately putting my mind barrier. Then Xander spoke,

" Everyone rise! Although Victoria has accepted Cassandra, yet still she has to serve her punishment for using unfair methods to win a fight. One week in the dungeons, one week on patrol duty and two whips on the back. These punishments are already set by the manuscript of the rules. Her offense breaking rules #122 and #125. Anyone has any objections?-" when no one objected, "- Head of warriors, Jackson will ensure the punishments are executed. Dismissed."

In matter of seconds everyone dispersed. Sophie and Jackson made their way towards us.

"Hey, luna! How are you feeling? I'm so sorry I didn't meet you yesterday, everything happened so quickly. Congratulations and welcome to pack!" Sophie rambled while coming to hug me.

"Slow down Sophie," I say laughing lightly and hugging her back. " I'm perfectly fine, thank you."

"Well duh, Cassie is so badass! I mean the fight luna, that's it I'm a fan." Jackson said and I smiled looking at Xander, he was rolling his eyes at him.

"Alright fanny boy, go do your job or else I'll have to find someone more serious as my Head of warriors."

"Uh... I think not! You hit a jackpot son, finding the bestest warrior, coolest and most handsome of them all." Jackson said grinning while Xander glared at him.

"Alright boys, calm down! Jackson go, get the job down. I have to take Cassie to our dearest Alpha's mother. Let's go!" Sophie took my hand pulling me with her.

"Not so fast-" Xander pulled me back placed a kiss on my cheek and forehead,"- take care love, please. If you feel tired immediately go and rest. I'll come back to you after a while, need to get things done." I nodded at him feeling a blush creeping on my neck and cheeks. God! This man has the power to make me flustered even by the simplest of things.

I started laughing seeing Jackson and Sophie making gagging faces. I pulled Sophie with me, momentarily looking back to see Xander looking at me, I gave him a flying kiss which he caught before placing his hand on his heart, not breaking eye contact with me. My heart skipped a beat at his actions.

I turned my focus on Sophie yet my heart was still with a certain Alpha king.