Diana's POV

"Pardon?"

Theo cupped his ear and wanted me to repeat myself.

'Don't do it,'

I pulled Jay closer to me tugging on his roughened fur, feeling the dried blood peeling off on the ends.

"You heard what I said, I will not repeat myself,"

Theo raised an eyebrow while a smirk rested on his irritating face. Oh how badly I wanted to punch him. He clicked his tongue nodding in agreement at the deal.

"Sounds good,"

*****

(Back at the Packhouse)

Jay walked back and forth with his head in his hands muttering incoherent words every once in a while. I stood up from the bed, my hands touching Jay's shoulder softly.

I flinched when he shoved me away from himself, his burning glare causing me to squint back at him with all seriousness.

"Jay, we need to talk about this! I know what I did bu-"

He pointed at me with fury stepping forward heavily.

"You don't know what you've done,"

I rubbed my forehead sighing deeply from all the stress and anger that consumed the air.

"Jay, honey you need to listen to me, I have a plan but I can't tell you if you won't let me."

"What plan Diana? Theo is someone you shouldn't even be messing with! It is between him and me! You literally ruined everything Diana, I am absolutely disappointed in you right now. Just...leave me alone."

My heart broke a little at his harsh words. Did I really ruin everything? I raised my chin with the small bit of integrity I had left.

"I'm not going to leave you alone. I am your mate and we fight through everything together,"

"You disobeyed my orders,"

"What? I am your mate!-"

"AND I AM YOUR ALPHA KING!" He raised his voice at me,

"Really? You're going to use that against me? I really thought you were better than that Jay!"

I could tell I was really pissing Jay off as he was growling lowly, trying to hold himself from shifting. Would Luca react the same way?

"Get out," Jay spoke with gritted teeth.

I scoffed roughly and took a step toward him, hoping to calm him down a bit. Jay snarled at me with his hand raised. He was going to hit me. My feet backed away from instinct, avoiding any form of communication with him.

"I-I can't believe it, Jay. I wish Luca was here instead of you, I know he wouldn't hurt me unlike you. You want me to leave? Fine, you've got your wish."

Jay's black eyes softened a tiny bit and he finally went to reach for my hand. I shoved my shoulder roughly into his, smacking him with my black hair. My arms were folded against my chest as I walked to the bedroom door.

"Don't f*cking touch me."

"Diana wait-"

I slammed the door before he could finish speaking. I guess I have to do this plan on my own.

"F*CK!" Jay roared loudly,

Loud crashes and bangs sounded from our room allowing me to figure out that Jay was destroying everything.

This was my chance to start the plan.

I jogged down the wooden steps while making my way to the front door. I opened it quickly, feeling the rush of cold air bite me.

Crap, it's getting cold. My feet slid into a pair of boots and the palms of my hand touched the first coat that laid beside a chair.

I put it on soon realizing it was Luca's but didn't even care at this point! The loud sound of the door slamming behind me indicated me leaving the Packhouse and heading back to the Moon's pack. It was a death wish I was asking for!

Once I made it, doubt began to fill my mind at this idea I've had, but I knew if there were no chances taken...I would never know what could happen.

The strong tapping sound filled my ears when my hand connected with the oak door. Small puffs of air left my lips, the smoke visible. I stared at my toes, wiggling them around while being patient.

My thoughts wandered back to Jay feeling my heartache at his actions.

All I wanted to tell him was how to defeat his brother, that I had an idea, but he didn't let me...instead he was going to hurt me.

Was he though?

Maybe he just...no- forget about it.

I just need to make Theo vulnerable and that is exactly what I am going to do. The door opened revealing his face, a grim smile resting on it. Ugh.

"Back already? Seems like you don't enjoy spending time with my baby brother."

He leaned up against the door, waiting for me to respond,

"I love him. Now, I came here to talk... Will you let me?"

Theo moves out of the way and holds an arm out, indicating me to enter. I wiped my shoes on the doormat and walked into the Packhouse.

My heartbeat was getting faster with every small step I took into the living room. Theo's back was in full view as we made our way to the couches.

"So, what did you want to talk about?"

I breathed in deeply. This is the time I could ask questions, figure out why Luca killed his parents. Or just prevent something else bad happening.

Let's stick to the second one for now...

"I want to make sure that you understand the terms of becoming Alpha King," I paused for a moment and stared in his green eyes...they weren't as vibrant as Luca's, "We can't have you going around and killing for the sake of it."

He shrugged his shoulders.

"But it's fun, you should try it sometime! I mean I know Luca and Jay seem to find it pleasurable."

I scrunched my nose in irritation.

Not a good start.

"It's not right. Do you really want this? It's a lot to handle," I urged for him to tell me his thoughts.

"Of course, I am destined to be king anyway aren't I?"

My eyes so badly wanted to roll to the back of my head but I didn't. I know Theo would find it quite offensive. He sat with his legs folded while his back touched the hard sofa.

"I disagree..." My voice softened a bit.

Theo became tense and he sat up from his comfortable position eyebrows furrowing near his eyes. I gulped loudly as my palms began to sweat,

"It does not matter if you agree or disagree, Diana. I don't like you coming here and trying to talk me out of my legacy."

I scoffed at his ignorance. Was he listening to himself?

"Legacy? What legacy? All you've done is destroy lives, you leave then come back to destroy even more lives! I don't know what you call that but it ain't some legacy Theo."

He stood up with rage, hand around my neck. Damn it, not again.

"You don't get to come here and tell me what I can or can't do. I'm the firstborn Mason brother who is meant to be King. All those lives I destroyed? Talk to your pathetic mate about them."

His words were sharp as they pierced through the thick and musty air. He let go of me, backing away very slowly.

Shit, the plans not working. But I knew I knocked one of his loose screws out of place. He was getting a bit defensive.

"All I want to know is why? Why did you come back a-and decide it was a good time?"

"That's none of your business. I believe we are done talking for tonight. If you dare come back to my territory... I swear to you, I will kill your mate, pack members, and that group of yours, including the baby."

When he mentioned Mia, my body froze at the thought. He knew how to make me feel vulnerable, how could I do the same?

I barely pinched his emotions.

My hands tugged onto the coat I was wearing while I stomped to the front door.

I turned the knob and twisted my neck a tiny bit staring at him with all seriousness.

"You ever come near my group, I promise to murder you personally. Anything you do to that baby, I swear it on my life that I will not rest until I know you are gone. Goodbye Theo."

*****
I opened the front door and tossed the coat into the empty hallway, I flinched when two arms immerse me into a tight cradle.

Jay left kisses all over my face before finally crashing my lips with his. He pulled back in a flash, nuzzling into me.

"Don't scare me like that again! I-I thought something happened to you! Baby, where did you do go? Did something hurt you? Why do you smell like another man? Wait- are you cheating on me, Oh I'm gonna cut the f*cker!"

"JAY! I'm fine. Now, if you'll excuse me I have to head upstairs."

I shoved my way past him, forcing my way to our room. He followed me closely and I didn't stop him.

My hands covered my face when the huge mess was displayed in my view. I gazed into the two black holes that were stuck on his face before bending down.

I began cleaning the mess he made, picking up small shards of glass and ripped fabric.

"I'm really sorry Diana. I didn't mean anything I said, I love you so much and I would do everything in my being to have you forgive me."

The mate bond made it hard for me to stay mad at Jay but I couldn't let him know that he didn't hurt me.

"Please...just talk to me? How can I fix this?"

I grabbed the debris pile and walked toward the bathroom tossing the trash in the tiny garbage can.

"Diana?" He questioned.

I turned my body and rested my hand on my waist, putting most of my weight on one leg.

"You are sleeping on the couch tonight. I can't handle all of this crap right now!"

Jay's shoulders became sluggish and he left the room. I groaned softly, sniffing a bit. My fingers wrapped around the silver chain around my neck, trying to find some sort of peace with it.

"What do I do Lord? I've lost everyone in my group. My mate and I are in a deep pickle right now. We also have to kill someone."

I wiped my tears with the back of my hand before changing into some pajamas and laying down on the large bed alone.

The warms tears dampened my pure white pillow, causing it to chafe my cheek.

Jay came into the room once again and a frown was defined on his face. I turned my body around so I wouldn't see him. I knew that if we made eye contact, I would forgive him then and there.

"Just came to grab my pillow..."

He sighed softly while electricity filled my body. Jay's hand was on my shoulder and he hovered over my small figure. His warm body still gave me butterflies and I just wanted to cuddle up against him.

Jay kissed my forehead and rubbed his nose on my wet cheek.

"I love you." He whispered.

I pulled away from his loving hold, closing my eyes to ignore any more contact with him.

"I just want Luca back," I whispered back.

I didn't mean it though! Or did I? I loved them both the same but I really did want Luca.

His touch left me cold but before he left, I had to tell him that I loved him too. It just didn't feel right if I didn't.

"I love you too."

I knew there was a faint smile on his gorgeous face. I really wanted to see it but I couldn't find myself to move out of my fetal position.

"Come to me when you are ready to talk."

I kept quiet just thinking about how I could speak to Jay tomorrow morning.