Chapter 06 : ANTOINE, THE ALPHA WHO BIT CASSANDRA FEELS MINIMIZED.

[ FANNY ]

I know how to recognize when my daughter Cassandra is hiding something from me. When I asked her for an explanation of her disappearance, the reaction she got proved that she didn't want me to know what happened to her. She simply replied that I shouldn't worry too much about her because she was a big girl now. I did not agree with this point of view.

-- But you're only 16 years old my dear. (I said it)

-- It's true, mom. I am 16 years old but know that I am no longer a kid. (She answered me)

When I looked into her eyes, I really saw another person. It was as if something had changed in her. I didn't know what it was but I was convinced that my daughter was no longer the same. I started to cry. I was no longer unhappy but I was crying with joy to have found her anyway because I thought she had been kidnapped or killed. Nevertheless, she tried to console me but I just wanted to cry. A moment after I cried, we talked. This conversation we had made me feel good. I took the opportunity to inform her that her father Fulbert was in the hospital and that he was getting better. Cassandra was very happy to learn that. Then we went inside the house to celebrate her return because I needed to have fun with my daughter.

[ ANTOINE ]

I think my little sister Inès made a big mistake by letting Cassandra go. If the League of Werewolves finds out what we did, I think they'll punish us. I was silent but very nervous when Inès came towards me. She wanted to know what I ultimately thought of Cassandra even though she knew I was against her leaving.

-- What I think about her doesn't matter, Inès. You had the bad idea to allow her to leave and know that you will regret it. Cassandra should normally be with us at this moment but unfortunately you have decided otherwise. (I answered)

Inès was not of the same opinion as me. She smiles for a moment and then replies by saying:

-- What do you think that our father will say if he finds out you bit a human? Do you think that because that bite turned her into a werewolf, our father will be grateful to you? Have you thought a little about the consequences that this can cause? In truth, I saved your life by letting her go. You are very stupid.

-- Don't talk to me like that again. I'm your big brother and I'm also an Alpha. You have to respect me.

-- So what ? You are stronger than me it is true, but know that I am smarter than you. You're an Alpha but you don't have a very organized werewolf team around you. Now leave me alone ANTOINE. I'm just waiting for Philippe's return before going home. (replied my sister Inès)

Indeed, by authorizing Cassandra to return home, Inès had a plan in mind. Her objective was to know the house of Cassandra and to have information on all her family. So she gave Philippe the task of following Cassandra without her realizing it. Philippe is also a werewolf and he is from the same family as Inès and me. He is our cousin. So it's him that Inès and I are waiting for before going home. He should come and give us the results of the mission entrusted to him.

However, it was getting late and I looked at the clock hanging on the wall of the cabin where we were. It indicated that it was 11:45 p.m. and Philippe was late whereas we had agreed that he would be home at 8:30 p.m. My gaze wandered between the four corners of the cabin and I was angry when the doorbell finally rang. I rush to welcome Philippe because I knew it is was him who had arrived. When I open the door, I really find myself in front of him. He was smiling while I was angry.

-- Before you say anything about my delay, know that I'm sorry ANTOINE. ( He said)

I was about to answer him when Inès intervenes:

-- We refuse to accept your apologies. You were supposed to be back since 8:30. Look what time it is? If we come home at this time what do you think our parents will say? Honestly you disappoint me Philippe. And what have you been doing since?

-- I'm really sorry Inès. (Added Philip)

-- Do you at least have information on Cassandra? (Asked Ines)

-- Yes. I know where she lives and I also met her mother. (replied Philip)

-- All right, that's perfect. Now it's time we go home. And if Dad asks us questions, I hope you'll be able to react like adults. (Said Inès)

-- For once, be nice when you talk to men. I remind you that it was you who authorized Cassandra to leave. If it depend on me, she'll be here with us and we'd be home. Now you shut up and don't get me angry. (I said)

For this time I was really angry and Inès noticed it. She calmed down and we went home without arguing again. Arrived at home, our father reacted as we expected. He was curious to know what we did outside until late. I wanted to lie to him so as not to create trouble between us, but unfortunately Inès decided otherwise. She told our father everything I had done. My father was finally informed that I had bitten a human while it was prohibited by the law that the League of Werewolves had established. It was well thought out on the part of Inès. She anticipated things so that our father wouldn't condemn her if things got out of hand. She wanted to make sure that I was the only person to suffer our father's punishments. After having spoken for a long time with Inès, my father stares at me strangely and he says : 

-- What do you know about the League of Werewolves?

-- I know that the League of Werewolves is the organization that governs all werewolves in this town. (I answered)

-- Very well. Simply, it's our government. And now this League has ordered that we stay away from humans. And what did you do? (asked my father)

-- I'm sorry father. Let me explain to you what happened.

-- What are you going to explain to me? Give me only the reasons which pushed you to act against the law which was established? Do you know the seriousness of your act? What if the vampires found out what you did ? Do you know how they would react? Besides, know that it is to prevent these vampires from massacring humans that such a law was put in place. Now I dare to imagine that you don't realize the seriousness of the mistakes you made.

-- Forgive me Dad.

-- I have nothing to forgive you. From today you are no longer allowed to leave the house. I will punish you until I realize that you understand the stakes of the laws that our League of Werewolves has established. You make me ashamed ANTOINE. (said my father)

After making his decision, he sent me back to my room. I couldn't believe it. My father ridiculed me in front of the whole family. He didn't even want to hear what I had to say and that upset me. I didn't know why my father always reacted like this against me. He always trusted my sister Inès and not me. I am however the eldest.

-- Is it because I'm a different werewolf from the others? Or because I'm also an Alpha?

I had enough questions. Since I came into possession of all my werewolf powers, my father looks at me differently. I can't really understand what's going on. I'm never seen as I really want to be. When it comes to making decisions concerning the good of the family, it is always Inès who says the last word. My words are taken lightly whereas I am the eldest of the family. But I don't intend to give up. Even if I have to fight my father to earn his respect, I will do it . I really intend to go through all the necessary means to get myself respected.