Rejecting The Alpha Twins (Regan)

Chapter 56

Xavier POV

We enter the study the next morning, Regan, me, Xander, my father, Isabelle, and Heather Ramona, along with all of the elders. Thank goodness the study is so large and capable of housing all of us, with chairs placed along the back for everybody to sit, although most of the elders remain standing, along with that annoying and insufferable man, the Alpha and Elder Dominick..

"Good morning" he greets us blandly as we sit down and regard him.

other side. Isabelle is in a wheelchair once more and Heather stands Regan sits between me and Xander, our father on my behind her, holding onto the handles, causing both to look quite pitiful. None of us answer the elder, staring at him with

in Isabelle's case, glee in our eyes.

anger

"I see" Elder Dominick murmurs, not fazed in the slightest as he calmly sits down and regards us all.

It's obvious that he's the one who's in charge by the way the other elders listen and bow down to him. He exhales and then begins, not mincing words. "Let's first discuss the charges against Alpha Jackson shall we" he says turning to our father who nods Lightly. "It's been suggested that you murdered your wife and unfairly dismissed Beta Johnathon from the pack, forcing him to become a rogue," he said. "can you explain that?

My father looks Elder Dominick right in the eyes and straightens his shoulders back. "Beta Johnathon was found to have been abusing Regan" he indicates to our mate who solemnly nods in agreement, "for years. We have the hospital records if you desire to look them over as visible proof" he gestures to a folder that is sitting on the desk, which I have to hazard the elders have already looked through as none of them make a move. "I felt that as the Alpha of the pack, it was my duty to ensure the safety of my pack member and prevent her from further abuse. It was also discovered that Beta Johnathon and my wife, Luna Jennifer previously had an affair, which consequently led to Luna Jennifer lying about Regan's whereabouts and intentionally leading to Regan's mother's death during a rogue attack several years ago."

Shocked gasps come from the elders behind Elder Dominick. Evidently, that information had not been divulged to the elders or they were sturned at hearing it come from the Alpha himself. Elder Dominick looked just as shocked as he motioned for my father to continue. "As a result of that and of committing adultery, I could not allow Beta Johnathon to remain in the pack. I banished him and made him a rogue, along with my wife as punishment for their transgressions" my father admitted in a low tone, staring at the Elder stonily, "How was your wife killed then?" another elder interrupted, looking at the others who were also nodding, looking just as perplexed. "I am struggling to see how it could be murder as you would have been justified in killing her for the adultery alone."

Had they been given a different account of what happened? I thought they would have interviewed pack members for the answers but maybe they wanted to hear the truth from my father's own lips to ensure they weren't being lied to.

"I did not kill my wife for the adultery. She was also to become rogue but when she was brought out from the dungeon to be banished, she attempted to kill one of my sons and Regan got in her way. Regan almost died as a result. I killed her, for daring to try and touch a hair on one of our sons. I do not believe that would constitute is murder" my father said with a touch of fury in his voice,

My father was growing angry now at all the pointless questions and this farce of a trial that was unnecessary. I did not blame him. Me and Xander were just as angry. There was no need for them to have come here. Somebody had summoned them, I had no doubt and I was certain that somebody was Isabelle or Heather.

"Do you testify that he is telling the truth?" Elder Dominick looks at Regan for confirmation and my chest tightens as my mate is quick to reply.

"Yes. Alpha Jackson killed his wife to save his son's life that day. The fact she was willing to murder her own child, is

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something that I cannot condone, or fathom, and I wholeheartedly support him in what must have been an extremely difficult decision for him to have to make,"

Her voice is slightly shaking at the end.

My father looked at Regan gratefully, as did Xander and me. She looked at us, her eyes shining with unshed tears. I knew she felt guilty for our mother's death, but our mother had chosen her fate when she did what she did. We could not blame. Regan for it. We did not blame Regan for it. I wish she could understand that, and move on from blaming herself.

Elder Dominick shot a look at the rest of the elders who were metering under their breath. They all looked convinced by my father's testimony, none of them looked as though they were questioning what he had said.

"Your story seems to be an honest account of what's happened. We have already interviewed several pack members and all of them have given the same account that you just did. We had to discern if they were simply being loyal or if they were speaking the truth, with the account you just gave, everything matches exactly what they told us. We have also used the Alpha tone on them" he admitted "but it was unnecessary, I happen to have the opinion" he glanced over his shoulder and the other elders fixed their eyes on him, their gazes intent "that what you did, was justifiable. Your punishment was more than fair for the,adultery that was committed against you. You left the option for your wife to remain alive. Her own actions led to her death, you protected your children, as is your right as both a father and as an Alpha who needs heirs for taking over his pack."

Ah yes. An Alpha's lineage was important, almost sacred. Heirs were to be protected at all costs. I wanted to roll my eyes as the elder defended that rule, even as it worked to our advantage

I could feel myself relaxing slightly. I had thought this case against my father was pure nonsense, but this confirmed it had been nothing but a waste of ours and their time. Elder Dominick gave a wry smile. "The charges against you Alpha Jackson have been judged to be null and void. They are dismissed and are nothing more than fairy tales" he snorted.

My father still looked tense. Regan still looked worried. Isabelle was frowning. She didn't look pleased at all. This had not gone the way she expected. I was happy, however. I shot a look filled with daggers at Isabelle, but she fixed a weary look on her face and slumped in her wheelchair, adopting a pitiful and weak look that the elders seemed to be eating up I fought back the urge to stranger her with my bare hands, instead choosing to look at my mate which seemed to calm me down immediately.

"While the charges against Alpha Jackson regarding murdering his wife and unfairly dismissing Beta Jackson have been dismissed, there is still the other case to be heard, regarding both of your sons Alpha Jackson Elder Dominick declared, clearing his throat. "It has been stipulated that both Alpha Xander and Alpha Xavier broke a contract whereby they were to take Isabelle Ramona as their chosen mate and then proceeded to banish her from the pack house while installing her stepsister as their mate instead. Furthermore, Heather and Isabelle Ramona claim that they were innocent victims and also abused by Beta Johnathon, along with Regan Lourdes, and that your banishment has now meant further isolation and humiliation at the hands of the pack and a lowering of their status as a result" "It's all bullshit" I growled, standing up and glaring at the elders and Isabelle who was smirking at the lot of us. "She's just trying to manipulate you into getting what she wants"

She was like a damn venomous viper. Why did everyone continue to think that Isabelle had been wronged while forgetting about Regan

Elder Dominick looked at me sympathetically, "Regardless of what you may think, it is the elder's prerogative and duty, to hear Isabelle's case and to make a decision that constitutes a fairness for all. Lowering one's status in the pack should not be done lightly and causing a situation where a victim of abuse is further abused in the pack, is something that the council abhors and strives to stamp out. We must hear what Isabelle and her mother Heather Ramona have to say on this matter before we can fully conclude for ourselves whether the contract breaking was illegal or whether they have a case at d

had a feeling that this case was not about to go as smoothly as my father's had just done. I sat back down, grabbing Regan's hand in a possessive manner as Xander did the same with her other hand, staring at the elders with a fierce expression. If they thought they were going to take my mate from me, or Xander, they had another thing coming.

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