Chapter 21 In need of a healerGAEL’S POVAnxiety gripped the tail of my heart like it would tear it apart. The council meeting has never been this porous, and this particular direction would have me in stitches. I tried to focus, but their murmurings weren't helping. "Enough! Please!" I roared. Everything went silent all at once. "I need to have a private discussion with the Beta's. Please, let's adjourn the meeting till tomorrow." There was grumbling amongst them; however, none dared to counter me. Which was relieving; I would instead not exchange words with any of them, knowing fully well that the unrest is partially my fault. I leaned forward when the room was devoid of their noise. "Can you please explain what you talked about a few minutes ago?" I said to Beta Ezekiel. He cleared his throat, looking solemn. "I'm sorry I have to say this, Alpha. But our pack has been ousted from the other northern wolf packs." "How dare any of them push me out? Our pack is the most resourcef
Chapter 22 Her PassionAUTHOR’S POVSettling himself into the chair reserved for him at the dining table. Ezekiel let out a tired cough. The situation of the pack's health care has him working twice as hard, but the presence of Ezra makes it at least easy for him to run around without feeling too exhausted. But it still doesn't change that he might be getting too old for the job. A small smile tugged at his lips, "Wow, this is a surprise seeing you at the table with us, Perry." It's been a long time since he last saw his niece. It's almost like they are strangers. She hardly comes home or acknowledges anyone. It worries the older man, being unable to make his brother's children happy makes him feel unfulfilled. Perry smiled genuinely at him, "I am sorry I haven't been coming around." "I hope you are coming to apologize to me?" Gemma said, eyeing her viciously. "And why would I apologize to you?" Asked Perry. Ezra inhaled while holding his sister's hand under the table with a slig
Chapter 23 The Paintings NIA’S POVLike some unexplainable forces were at work, the few days I thought I had left to spend with Perry flew by so fast, and the day for her departure came. To avoid getting overly emotional, I had refused to see her off despite the assistant Beta promising to get me a pass outside the packhouse. I decided it would be best if our last moment together were a joyful one. I don't know what I would do if I saw her leave. I was standing in the space where her paintings used to be. I inhaled deeply. The new phone she got me to help communicate made me excited. Even though I told her Kingston got me one, Perry insisted I have hers. A painting of the both of us running in the woods was the only painting she left behind. I didn't even know when she was working on it. Perry said it's a reminder of how much color and delight my presence brought to her life in such a short time. I am going to miss her so much. The days of hiding away from my bullies are over. I kn
Chapter 24 Nia, the healerGAEL’S POV"Baby." Gemma moaned in my ears. Despite my busy state glaring in her face, she is still trying to get me to pay her attention. Part for the reasons she would never be a candidate even if the day comes that I am willing to settle. The pack is reaching its breaking point, and here she is, doing everything she can to get me in the mood. I woke up too early because she spent the night with me. She chose to follow me down here to the study. I hissed, feeling irritated by her persistence. "Can you stop this right now, Gemma? I am trying to concentrate here. I have told you several times to return home. Go make peace with your family, and let me have some peace." A loud gasp escaped her lips. "Gael? I thought. I was the one who always brought you sanity amidst the chaos. What's this you are saying now?" Groaning inwardly, I felt like pulling my eyelid off. "Gemma, please leave. I need some time alone. Go to the room and stay there until I am ready
Chapter 25 The Mental NoteNIA’S POVA soft pat on my leg woke me up, and I thought I was dreaming at first. No one in the confines of this room would wake me up in such a considerate manner. However, to my shock, Penelope stood at the foot of the bed to wake me. I sat up hurriedly, and fear lingered in my heart. It's too early for me to have stepped on their toes unless I did in my sleepy state."What did I do?" I asked in a coarse tone. My voice can sound a tad bit different in the mornings.Penelope waved dismissively. "oh, you did nothing wrong, please."My heart thumped at her sudden kindness. I rubbed at my face again to be sure I was not hallucinating. "are you okay?""I'm very fine." She grinned in response. "the assistant Beta is here to see you."That got me more alert, and I practically jumped out of bed. Why would the Beta come to see me so early in the morning? I haven't yet recovered from my punishment yesterday for walking with him. His presence would only add more to m
Chapter 26 The MessiahGAEL’S POVOutrageous! That's the only word I could conjure for the immature attitudes of the council members. They aren't thoughtful enough to tone down their excitement. Everyone knows how I feel about humans, not to talk of half-breeds, and here they are celebrating that they have a half-breed as their healer. I ousted myself from all the activities, including launching the new healing clinic and welcoming the healer.Not only does her presence cause a disruption in my belly. The healer's arrival brings back painful memories. I don't want to punish myself by reveling in the past again. Still, we are nothing without our pasts, and it's what makes us. For a moment, I wished the Beta and Ezra were mistaken about her, and she wouldn't be able to get the affected wolves back to their feet. To my greatest disappointment, she came back here victorious.The entire pack seems to worship her. She did serve as a messiah in her time of need. That still doesn't change tha
Chapter 27 Doing her jobAUTHOR’S POVShe was rushing into the house while fanning herself quickly to catch her breath. Stephanie mumbled some incoherent words under her breath. The shock was written all over her face. Kingston ran towards his mother."Is everything okay, mum?" He asked, heading back to get her water.She gulp down the entire content of the glass. Stephanie let a ridiculous burp. "Oh my goodness!" She let out, throwing her head to the back.Mindy stepped out of her room, making a face at her brother. "What's wrong with her?"Kingston shrugged, "I don't know."Stephanie raised her head, "where is Caleb and your father?""They are out," Mindy replied. "What's up with you.""You both would be blown away by what I am about to say." She said."I do have a place to be a mother. Can you say whatever it is already?" Kingston persuaded.Gasping dramatically, she rubbed at her forehead. "the pack's new healer is Nia."Looking at her brother, Mindy scoffed as she crossed her leg
Chapter 28 No abortionsNIA’S POVI sighed in delight, settling into my comforting office chair. I had asked the office to be in the same room where Perry does most of her paintings. That way, I get to reflect on our shared memories and have a soothing view that calms me after a long day. The diseases spread through the pack, and more people stream in daily. Just as Ezra had said, it didn't take long for the abandoned building to regain a new life, and I must admit there is some odd connection to it that makes me feel very calm. And it's not because of Perry.I am guessing the former healer's spirit is pleased with me, considering the mass spread of the strange disease. I'm working on a potion that we would inject into their bodies that way, they become immune to the disease. But I will need the go-ahead on the Alpha, which is nearly impossible, for the past two weeks since I became the official healer of this pack. He hasn't tried to meet up with me despite saving his pack from calam