Crimson Moon Redemption: My Alpha's Brutal Mistake
Chapter 81: After I see her ashes (Alpha Zach)

Chapter 81: After I see her ashes (Alpha Zach)

Throughout my life, the person I loved the most, due to the immense love she showed me, turned out to be the one causing me the most harm. Iris, once the sweetest person to me, now reveals a deadly side that I never knew existed.

I am left wondering what our relationship will be like when I see her again.

After Kari exposed the mastermind behind everything, I no longer needed her assistance, yet I still felt guilty for the suffering my mate endured because of me.

With Iris implicated, it suggests that she may have tampered with my carrot drinks when she made them. If Kari was involved in casting a spell on me, then I am inclined to believe that my twin sisters possessed some dark powers, possibly as witches.

Now that I have discovered her death was staged, I, Zachary Ziglar, I’m determined to track her down no matter where she may be hiding. The pain I experienced upon believing she had died was immense.

Spell or no spell, that hurts badly, and the fact that I almost killed an innocent she-wolf who even saved my life because of this. Hahaha, even if the crimson moon does appear, the likes of my twin sisters deserve no mercy.

"Please, my pup needs me," Kari begged, drawing my attention from my thoughts, but that was her biggest mistake.

If she had just kept quiet and faced her death, then I wouldn’t have remembered the pup. But now that she did, I would make sure he joins her.

The pup of a traitor must face death because of the seed planted in them. If not, who knows how he might grow up to become a disease amongst us or any other tribe after he finds out what happened to his parents?

"Thanks for reminding me. That pup might one day rise up to avenge his evil parents, so don’t worry. You both shall meet each other in hell," I revealed, followed by an urgent order.

"Find the pup and sell him to the human traffickers. He might do them some good with his strength and never finding out his roots," I declared, a shrill cry tore from Kari’s throat.

"No, please don’t do this. I’ll do anything, but please let my pup go."

"What exactly can you do for me?" I asked her, only to be met with tears. Everything inside me died when I saw the video of all I did to Belle because of this evil she-goat, and I would not rest until she pays double.

Not even the moon goddess will stop me from seeking vengeance, and even her pitiful form did nothing to calm my anger.

"Anna, please, you are kind. You wouldn’t want me dead, would you? I can be your maid, an omega, or anything else. What good will it do if you watch me die? Won’t you torment me instead, like I did to you?"

The way Kari wanted to play mind games made me realize she was a witch. They were good at it, and it was obvious in the way she made it seem like killing her would be useless. For some reason, I was eager to hear Belle’s response.

At this moment, she’s all I have because I’ve already given her everything, including the tribe and its borders, from my heart. The only one deserving of anything good is her and our miracle pup.

If not for Zeke appearing to me in the dream, I wouldn’t have had the courage to face her. And though neither of us knew we had each other that night, the moon goddess preserved our pup regardless of everything I put her through. She’s a fighter, a survivor, and best of all, she surpassed me in every way.

If not for the elixir she sacrificed herself for me to have, I wouldn’t have been as strong as I am. In fact, no one has ever been able to defeat me in a fight, all because of her.

That’s why I felt that giving her my life wasn’t enough. I was ready to end it all with the brazen bull, but with that heart of gold, she still came to my rescue when I didn’t deserve it.

"You are right, Kari, you should be a fatuous omega, residing in the attic. I should watch people trample over you the way you tried to do to me," Belle said, and I sensed she was up to something.

It happened faster than I anticipated. "But sorry, Kari, you won’t get the chance to live to put on a pitiful appearance and manipulate the tribe members by sowing poison in their minds. Witches can never be trusted, and that’s why tribe rules forbid them from entering. You have broken the rule."

Kari’s expression shifted through various emotions as a smile spread across my face. I had waited for Belle all my life, and despite everything that had transpired, we had finally found each other.

Belle was not only beautiful and strong, but also intelligent and clever. Kari wouldn’t stand a chance in a battle of wits with her.

"But I’m not the only one who broke the rules. Zach’s sisters did the same. Are you planning to subject them to the same punishment?" Kari’s question was clearly an attempt to create discord between us.

Even without her powers, Kari’s true nature shone through. She was conniving, manipulative, and deceitful.

"If my father is found guilty of using sorcery in our tribe, he will face death as well," I stated firmly before Belle interjected, turning to me.

"Isn’t that too severe? There should be some form of leniency for family members, to allow them a chance to change," Belle pleaded, but I shook my head.

"Such chances can be given to she-wolves or werewolves, but not witches. If you catch a witch, kill it because once they escape, they become stronger and much more difficult to kill. My family knows the rules, so if any of them are found to possess dark powers, they shall, without a doubt, face the consequences."

Kari was helpless. All her plans failed, but Belle looked uneasy. "I thought you condemning me back then was due to the spell, but I now realize it’s just your personality."

"What are you saying?" I asked worriedly, wondering where I went wrong, but she smiled. "You naturally hate witches, so when they accused me of being one, it made it easy for bitterness to be sown in your heart concerning me. Then the spell made it so easy for you to want me dead. You are so ruthless."

Her expression was blank, and confusion raided my mind. Before I could ask her to explain it further, Zion held me back. "Relax, she’s complimenting you."

What kind of compliment is that? I was about to say something when Zion took a stand. "It’s the same with the Lunar Echoes tribe. It will not be a place of refuge for anyone with dark powers, even if they happen to be the former Alpha and Luna."

He was referring to our parents, and I saw how Belle smiled. There was just something enchanting about her smile that always made me want to have her close and never let her go.

I missed her for the most part of my life, and when the moon goddess finally brought us together, the witches rose to destroy everything.

All my life, I will be grateful to the moon goddess for the crimson moon, and to my best friend, Gaius, for saving her. It was strange how I kept remembering even the things I wasn’t supposed to, but as much as I felt my actions were justified at the time I did them, I now knew they weren’t.

Each time, I had to remind myself of the influence of a spell to prevent self-hatred and self-harm as a coping mechanism.

I used to believe that Lycans could never be subordinate, but Gaius proved me wrong. Now, I realize that having a protective wolf as both a best friend and beta is something to be grateful for, not threatened by.

"Put her in the brazen bull and set it on fire. Don’t listen to anything she says," I declared, as Kari’s weakened cries echoed around us.

I made sure to starve her to weaken her resolve, as I feared she might use her charms to manipulate my warriors against me.

Belle tensed in my arms as Kari was forced into the brazen bull, tears streaming down her face. I realized she wasn’t feeling sorry for herself but was reflecting on her past predicament.

"I’m sorry, Belle. I will apologize to you every day for what I did, even if it was due to a spell. That brazen bull is no place for someone like you," I said, acknowledging her toughness and fragile heart.

Despite her forgiveness being influenced by the spell, I knew she would never have forgiven me otherwise.

"Can we leave?" she asked, to which I shook my head. "Sure, but only after I see her ashes."