Chapter 2

As my tears subsided the king kissed my forehead and looked up at my brother and said - "I have known for years that you have been mistreating your sister and have I known that she was my mate I would have come sooner? The only reason I have not ripped your throat out is because of respect for your sister and because you are an Alpha. Now to get back to what matters most, he says while looking deep into my eyes. Once we kiss, we share all our memories."

Out of the corner of my eye I see my brother go as white as a sheet, but he composes himself in a blink of an eye.

The King then takes my chin so that I look up into he's gorgeous eyes and he says -" From this moment on I, Nicklaus Gideon Stclaire promise to love, cherish and protect you always! I promise to destroy all those who has harmed you and make them wish they were never born."

"I Ruby Redstone promise to support, love and cherish you for as long as we live. I- I would like to ask mercy for my brothers. They don't deserve it but yet they are the only family I have left. I would like to give them a chance to make things right. I understand that they let fear and bitterness rule them"

Before I could continue, he kissed he kissed me...

He's lips were perfect and so soft yet strong. It felt like fireworks going on all around us. My bones felt like it's melting in to lava and heading straight to my core. I wanted him so bad but then.. Memories from all the years started flooding between us.

My parent's death... The years of abuse and neglect from my brothers...

Nicklaus memories about he's abusive father. Wars... Deceit...

By the time the kiss ended we were both breathless. My wolf, Amy is finally fully awake and so alive. Amy was so happy to be with Gabriel which was Nicklaus wolf. Wow.. Just like that we knew everything about each other. No secrets left behind.

I looked into Nick's eyes and I saw all kind of emotion running through them but then he's gaze turned livid and he looked up as he pulled me tightly to he's side.

"Alpha you disappoint me! I knew your parents and I don't think they would be pleased with the way you treated your sister. Your sister tried to tell you about the rogues, yet you got scared and blamed her. You then broke her down, drugged her up, beat her and so much more. What sort of Alpha are you?

Y-your majesty let m-" my brother started with tears streaming down his face as he realizes that he was so wrong all these years.

" NO! You listen to me you low life! I would gladly rip your guts out and feed them to you but as I respect my mate I will give you a chance to redeem yourself. But if you fail I will kill you and it won't be swift that I promise you. Do you understand? "

" Yyy-yes, your majesty " Sam said

" As Ruby tried to tell you there were three rogues. I have personally slaughtered them a few years back as I smelled my mate on them, and they entered my territory "

" Now we are going to pass on dinner, pack up Ruby's things and be on our way! "

"Yes your majesty.. But if I may, may I have a moment with Ruby alone?" Sam asked

Nick looks at me which I appreciate because no one ever cared about what I want or my opinion.

"My King, it's okay like I said I would like to hear my brother out. We won't go far, we will go into the kitchen, if it's alright with you?" I said

"Okay my queen, but if he touches you or hurt you in anyway... HE'S DEAD!" he says and kisses my lips.

I turn and follow Sam into the kitchen.

He turns and I see tears in he's eyes. True tears!

"I'm so so sorry Rubes for all the years of pain we have put you through. When we burst through the woods that day and saw you transform we had no doubt that you were responsible. It's just- it's just that no wolf has ever transformed before 16, no wolf has ever radiated light and no wolf has ever had the colors you have. The king was right. You scared the crap out of us." Even with that said we were not supposed to treat you like that. As he drops down to his knees, he takes my hands and apologizes over and over.

I put my hand on his head and feel years of hurt and suffering flow through my tears, Sammy I know. But didn't you ever stop to think how scared I was? I lost my mom and dad and brothers on the same day.. I changed for the first and only time and it scared me to death and then.. You- you rejected me.". I said

"I'M SO SORRY SIS" he says as he looks up to me. Just then my other brother and cousin drops to their knees next to Sam.

"So are we" said my other brother and cousin in union. I place my hands onto their shoulders and feel more healing flow through me

"We should have supported you and help you through this not torture you. Can you ever forgive us?"

"Y-yes I can as I know that you were scared and in pain too" Although that is not an excuse. I forgive you

They got up from their knees and we all hugged each other. As i felt all the pain and suffering leave my body, I kissed each of them on the cheek and instantly shared all my memories with them. They all started to cry anew but i decided that it was their burden to bare and for them to make peace with as I have and will continue to do..