CHAPTER 18 - Moving Forward

ALPHA Qillalon was brought back to his senses when he heard Elder Mauritius' voice.

“Qilli, tell the Delta to prepare the cars we are heading home.”

He nodded and notified the Deltas. After a few minutes, they said that the cars were ready.

The journey back to the Manor was dead silence. Elder Mauritius looks exhausted and Alpha Qillalon seems gloomier now than before, heading to Citadel Headquarters. None of the wolves around their presence wants to speak.

Shortly, Elder Mauritius broke the silence.

“Do you remember what I told you before, Qilli?”

Alpha Qillalon glanced at the Elder, who was staring outside the window looking at the city lights.

“The vision?” He asks;

“Yes, that this day will be the day. Well…” He paused and Qillalon held his breath patiently waiting for him to finish. “That day ain’t today.”

Mauritius laughs.

Alpha Qillalon heaves a sigh of relief and then grins.

“The vote is zero to five. None of the other Elders wants me gone. They still need me.”

“As expected, Eld