15 He works at night

The large silver gate with the insignia of the wolf and two cross swords at the center opened, several black cars entered the Wereville Village, the long road passed the lively lights and the loud people. Luxury defines the village itself, from townhouses, condominiums and branded establishments you may think that this place is one of the central districts of the city. As the drive continues, from the view of modernity switches to a quiet wood path that is not that much known from the passersby.

The heart of this forest pathlike is the main Mansion of the Yngvirds. Hidden from the eyes of the villagers, enclosed with the steel gate guarded by the armed men. Behind those high gates reveals the large open field where the wolves run free and exercise their run, the scale stature clearly gives the growing view of the white mansion as they near it.

Maynard was greeted by the leaders of each family under the pack of Yngvirds who had all been lined up waiting for his arrival. As the soon to be leader, they all bowed as respect to the young Alpha, with confidence he walked and entered the mansion as the representatives followed him.

Behind the grand staircase of the mansion is a hidden door which they entered, each step downstairs the dim lights automatically turned on by its sensor providing enough light for them to guide. With the senses much sharper than a human he can just run down his way without the lights, but he chooses to walk at a normal pace. The bottom shows another door as a security, only selected people can open the door and it is only the immediate family in the Yngvirds who have the access. As the door opens, Irvin who has kept walking beside Maynard slowly kneels down and the other leaders do as follows.

Inside was a long furnished table covered with an expensive red linen embroidered in gold thread, each ten chairs on the side had the same red cushion, at the center was a man sitting in the black leather swivel chair slowly turned and faced the visitors. “Finally you came.”

“I greet the Alpha Marcus.” Maynard answered in respect to the older man.

“Stand up child.” signaling his hand at the empty seat on his right, “ and have seated everyone.” 

Once all the audience had seated Alpha Marcus started the meeting without further ado.

“We have all known that there are humans who still want to put their hands on us werewolves.” looking at the reaction of all the leaders, he then continued, “This time, it is a threat to us since the rogues have been acting up again, I take no one to disagree if we take care of this one as early as possible before it gets harder to clean up.” His clasped hand slowly touched the surface of the furnished table.

A man on the left side slowly raised his hand, as permission to speak, Alpha Marcus nodded and he started to address his concern, “May I ask if this operation won’t affect our relation with “that” kin?” Referring to another kin, the other attendees look at each other silently.

“It is not a matter they should poke into, we deal with those threats to us in our way and they do what is their own.” the Alpha replied.

“The person in target has recently got a negotiation with their head, so I just want to ensure that this will not cause any disagreement.” Slowly replied by the man as to not offend the Alpha, carefully spoke his words out.

“I appreciate your concern, but this is under the Mafia association, and they have never meddled with matters relating to this.” with a firm determination, his absolute resolution for the matter is clearly stated.

“Maynard will be assigned to deal with those rats, I know that it will be smooth as if it has never happened or existed.” proudly looking at his son, he smiled confidently knowing how much he trusts the operation on his heir.

At an early age as thirteen, Maynard has been working secretly with the Mafia association, trained from a young age, he was born and raised worth it as the next Alpha of the pack. This has a strong hold with his reputation and respect from the other leaders of the family on their pack. The future generation of their race has a clear destination as they all follow the will of their ancestors and the Yngvirds have kept their oath of trust and loyalty to continuing the protection and flourishing the werewolves bloodline not to perish.

“I’ll ensure the matter will be closed clean father.” 

Satisfied with the words of Maynard, the old man finally sigh of relief and the other leaders also agreed that the matter will be settled well. Then the agenda continues and the other matters with the business and the underground connections are dealt with. The long night and everyone were to retire when Alpha Marcus called on his son.

“Maynard, I heard that your brother and Irvin caused havoc at the training grounds last night?” With this, Maynard with his poker face, thought deeply before answering while his cousin Irvin who was waiting at the door looked away. 

Truth be told, is that after the incident yesterday and pursuing the human girl named Barrett, the three of them almost got into a dispute that ended up into physical hitting and crashing at the training ground.

“If I win this battle of one against two, you will not interfere with my desire to have Adelaide.” 

That was what Maynard had told them before they started to bare fangs and claws at each other, though the outcome is clear. They still wreck each other. Leaving some bruises and muscle pain, with their natural healing as pureblood werewolves, the fatality of the hits are now almost recovered as another day is about to end. 

“It won’t happen again, father.” He answered clearly, dodging another question to be asked.

“I see.” He was about to breathe a sigh of relief that his father just let it go, however he spoke again that left him stunned.

“Don’t let me down son, you know that humans are not to be trusted.” 

They were left by the Alpha and his cousin stepped closer, wiping the sweat on his forehead. “Do you think Uncle Marcus has an idea? We were dead tired last night and we slept on the bed dirty. I can sure that there’s no soul we speak of that matter” 

“I know Irvin, it is not you or my brother.” slowly he clenched his fist.

……

“Looks interesting, he must have been working hard to be the next head.” It was Faera who broke the silence between the three of us.

“We respect and support him so I know he’ll do well.”

“‘ But aren’t you his brother, do you not have any desire at all? '' At the rare remark, Faera looks as if provoking Myrvinne, I could see that he tensed but still managed to remain calm.

“I do not, you said it yourself, we are brothers and I do not intend to clash fangs with him.” It was a faint smile and showed how much he looked up at his brother.

“Ah this is no fun, it would be exciting if you were more greedy.” Although it only meant to tease the siblings, her choice of provocation now is a bit odd.

Why would they need to clash?

Barrett was thinking, when the doctor called on to her and gave the medical result.

“Miss Adelaide, the cast will be fine to remove tomorrow, it was nice to see you recover fast but I suggest that you rest the sprain foot and still refrain from long walks for two more days.” said the doctor whom she also met the day she was brought here by Denzell.

“I see thank you Doctor, I’ll keep that in mind.”

“It’s a pleasure, I don’t see Mister Edelgard come with you today? Or are you with his assistant?”

“Ah no, I came with an acquaintance.” Disappointment was clearly shown on the doctor’s face however he still happily sent off Barrett.

As she stepped out of the hospital lobby, she wasn’t expecting him to stay, but here he is leaning at the red luxury car.

“I thought you went home already, you don’t have to wait for me”

“It was clear that Maynard said home and not hospital.”

“You have an important family matter, I can go on my own here.”

“If you really care, then just hop in now and let’s go.” gesturing with the open car door, he still assisted her to sit inside.

There was a brief silence between us, he was the first to break it.

“You are a unique one.” Is he referring to me or is he talking by himself?

“You, Miss Adelaide.”

“Barrett is fine, it’s weird calling me by surname.”

“Well, Miss Barrett, you are surrounded with weird people and keep attracting those not for you to eat.” This guy surely likes to use idioms.

“You mean weird people? And you are also one of them.” 

“I won’t deny it's true, but I'm just telling you, don’t take Maynard seriously.” He then walked past me and then a few steps and looked back.

“It’s the best piece of advice I can give as help for you.” 

Reaching the apartment he watched her figure slowly enter the apartment, in a few minutes the light on her room opened. It means his errand is done and can finally go after the mansion. About to open the car door, his senses sharpened and felt a cold chill. He looked around to scout, but no one else was there.

His vision thinned. Since when?