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Chapter 161
Ragnar
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The suite is completely ruined. None of her personal things survived this fire. The scent of my blood is all over the place. Her fear and desperation is as thick in the air as the smell of ash serving as a catalyst to my rage. Someone tried to kill her and there is someone who has reason to do it living in her grandmother’s home. If it wasn’t by her hand, I have reason to believe that she gave the information to make it happen.
“Sophia was standing in front of it,” I inform my brother. “It was behind her from the moment her belongings were brought into this room. She was supposed to be safe here.”
“What are we going to do about it?”
“I want you to take Kaylee and get her the fuck out of my kingdom, Ivar,” I growl turning around to face him. It takes him a moment to realize what I’m saying. He takes a deep breath and looks away.
“You can’t be serious. Kaylee doesn’t hate her that much.”
“No, but she hates us that much. We took everything from those fucking dogs and while I doubt she’s brazen enough to attempt this herself, there was no one else who knew her things were being transferred.”
“I know you’re pissed. So am I-”
“Sophia has plead your case over and over again. Stood by you and even gave every opening to get you to where you wanted to be and you’re going to choke when her life is in danger?”
“Of course not. Sophia is like my sister. But be serious right now, brother. Even if Kaylee hated her enough to try and kill her how would she have gotten that information out without us knowing? I monitor everything and Eliza watches her every
move.”
“Question her,” I order. “Everyone in that house. Everyone involved with the move. I want an answer by the end of the day. Don’t give me what I want and I will question your mate myself. Believe when I say it’s not going to be pleasant.”
“Is this how things are going to be with her around us?”
“Yes,” I growl stepping closer to her. “She betrayed you long before we stood in front of her, Ivar. She didn’t choose you when she had the chance and we took everything from her. We stripped her of every ounce of power she had and made her a fucking lap dog. She’s not a member of this house. She’s a fucking prisoner and she knows it. You know it.”
“The circumstances weren’t in our favor, Ragnar. She made the right choice for her family and her pack. A choice either of us would have made if we had to. Maybe talk about this with your mate. I’ll do as you ask and I can assure you that I’m not going to find what you think I am.”
“I hope you’re right, because mate or not, if you find anything that links her to this explosion, I am going to execute her in front of your entire city to make an example.”
“My king,” he bows his head. He reaches out placing his hand on my shoulder. “As your General, I find your anger just. As your brother, fuck you.”
He turns around to leave as the cleaning crew arrives. As soon as my orders are given, I head out to see if I can find something proper for her to wear when she is released later this morning. Anastasia and Santiago are waiting for me outside.
“What are you going to do about this?” Anastasia demands.
I let out a heavy sigh remembering that Sophia’s blood inside of me has made her claim a whole lot stronger than before.
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This is annoying, but for now, it’s going to work in my favor. If this batshit crazy rogue is wiling to help me get to the bottom of this to protect Sophia, I welcome her to lend a hand.
“Are you here to help or bitch? I scoff.
“What do you need from us?” she huffs.
“You’re with me, I inform her. I look up at Santiago and sigh. “I want you to catch up with Ivar. He’s heading to the Helvig estate. Make sure he does what I ordered him to.”
“Do as he asks,” she orders. He bows his head and turns around to leave without saying a word.
“It was that bitch staying with Zara and you fucking know it. Why the fuck would you allow Ivar to bring her anywhere near Sophia after everything they did to her? I have videos of the shit they used to make her do to make fun of her, Ragnar. Shit meant to humiliate her and this bitch was always in the middle of it.”
“I hear you,” I sigh because I’ve seen some of the videos online myself. Sophia has asked me to leave it be. She laughs it off calling it juvenile bullshit. “But she’s Ivar’s mate and until he decides he doesn’t want her there’s nothing I can do. Have your brother bring me proof and I’ll do exactly what is expected of me to protect my Queen”
“He’ll find fucking proof. You know exactly what Santi is capable of. What do you want from me?”
“These motherfuckers destroyed all of Sophie’s things. They need replacing. There’s one item in particular that I would like you to find for me,” I reach into my pocket and show her the melted ring
“This is armored gold,” she says taking the piece that is left. “You took that hit, yourself. You could have died, you fucking idiot
“Yes, I did. I knew she would bring me back. There is one of these left and it has to be Sophia’s. I don’t care who you have to kill or what you have to do to get her that ring”
“How long do I have to get this to you?”
“The anniversary of her return is coming up in two weeks. It wasn’t a pleasant event and I want to change that. Think you can manage?”
“Yes,” she says tucking what is left of the ring into her pocket. “If I may, since all her shit is extra crispy, I’d like to send her some nicer things. Things suitable for our Queen.*
“Sophia isn’t materialistic.” I inform her.
“I am well aware of that, but I think it’s time she evolves. I don’t like this omega mentality they’ve instilled in her. Another reason to get rid of that fucking dog, Ragnar. You’ve never disappointed me before. Do something about her.”
She storms off before I can ask her to come back to the hospital with me. When I arrive, Sophia is still asleep. There are flowers all over the room. Teddy bears and get well gifts. My father is sitting beside her. There are guards all over the place. He sits up looking embarrassed.
“How is she?” I ask going over to her.
Sophia who has been cool and calm since our mating has a fever and by her expression, I know her sleep is restless.
“She has a crack in her skull” he says quietly. “Aimee gave her a sedative. She is as strong willed as he grandmother”
- I agree and sit beside my mate taking her hand in mine
“Your brother called,” he says quietly. I roll my eyes and sit back because I know what’s coming
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“Ivar is upset with you.”
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“My mate is laying here with a cracked skull, I can give less fucks about Ivar having a fit. This came from the inside of our walls, old man and you know it.”
Gnar”
“It was in her fucking room!” I growl. “She was standing right in front of it with seconds on that timer and you want me to hold my tongue because of a dog who rejected him?” he doesn’t look up at me. “I am upset,” I inform him. “But that’s never really mattered to you, has it? I am your heir, but your priorities have always lied with him. What Ivar needs, what Ivar feels, and what Ivar wants.
“I have sat here and taken your favoritism without complain. And I will never complain so as long as it only affects me and only me. Sophia could have died so excuse me if I can give two fucks if your son is upset over a fucking mongrel.”
“You’re going to swallow your words when the truth is revealed,” he says standing up.
“See to it yourself if you want. Bring me proof and I will exonerate it myself, but I will never apologize to a dog like her. Not in this life time. And before you bring this up with my mate and her grandmother, look up Kaylee’s social media and her acquaintances. Bring this up with me again and I’ll banish them both from the capitol.”
