Chapter 4

Ackerly hailed a taxi and made his way towards the border of the Sun Forest Pack, his luggage in tow. The sensation of sorrow washed over him once again, akin to the one he had experienced when he had contemplated leaving the Pack due to his sexual preferences.

He preferred solitude over enduring constant mistreatment from others. People who display arrogance and a lack of concern for others. There exist people who display a distinct lack of concern regarding the potential consequences of their actions.

Ackerly was unlike other homosexuals who chose to dress in feminine attire and openly display their sexual orientation, a common practice among his contemporaries. Ackerly, cognizant of his true nature and the expectations that accompanied it, opted to attire himself in formal clothing.

The taxi pulled up to the destination he had specified during the booking process. He found himself trapped within the confines of the Sun Forest Pack, unable to depart without the express consent of the vigilant border guards. 

Once he has received clearance, he is at liberty to journey to any destination of his choosing. As he neared the border, the young man confidently strode up to the guards and politely introduced himself. 

The headquarters of the Leonidas Group of Companies for their security is housed in a modest structure. As he strode through the doorway, he greeted the group with a polite, "Good day." Clearing his throat, he continued, "I must say that I had intended to request permission to depart from the Pack. However, I have since decided against pursuing such permission any further. You see, a remarkable opportunity has presented itself to me in the neighboring City." The two wolves locked eyes for a moment, silently communicating their thoughts. 

Eventually, one of them seized the chance to break the silence and uttered a few words. Only a handful of individuals were present, as some among them had been tasked with safeguarding and patrolling the Pack's vast expanse of land, on the lookout for any rogue factors or other potential dangers.

"Good morning," he replied. "The higher-ups have issued a strict directive, stating that any individual who endeavors to depart from our Pack on this day shall be met with refusal. The Alpha had instructed us to escort you indoors and request your consent to serve at the Sun Forest Pack Research Facility. We diligently followed his directives. No matter what occurs, you will be brought back inside; this is an order from Alpha Killan."

Ackerly was startled by the Pack Warrior's declarations. He found himself completely immobilized, unable to move a muscle or utter a single word. The question that lingered in his mind was what Alpha could possibly desire from him, now that he had made it clear that he had turned down Alpha's advances. Ackerly made an attempt to speak, yet his mouth failed to produce even a solitary word.

"I regret to inform you that I am unable to remain in this location any further. If the Alpha is the one responsible for my departure from the Pack, then how can he still want me back?" Confused, he didn't know what to think.

The Pack Warrior found himself at a loss, unable to comprehend the peculiar behavior of their Alpha in this particular circumstance. Ackerly found himself utterly bewildered by the circumstances they were in. Ackerly was on the verge of uttering a response when a voice in the distance cut him off.

The voice spoke with a sense of urgency, "We implore your assistance in curing the she-wolves of this Pack who have unfortunately become infertile." Ackerly turned his head to look behind him. He made the assumption that the speaker was the Alpha, but to his surprise, it turned out to be the Beta who was addressing him. 

Ackerly couldn't help but feel dissatisfied, though he knew deep down that this was an entirely predictable outcome. With bated breath, he awaited the arrival of the Alpha, who would soon sweep him away to his Pack and overturn the verdict. His mate had failed to deliver for the second time.

Ackerly remained utterly silent, his lack of speech almost deafening in its intensity. His frustration had taken hold of him, causing his entire body to tremble and weaken. He was rendered speechless until he summoned the strength to speak. 

"Can you explain why he would want to do that?" Ackerly asked, pain his voice. An Alpha will never consider him for mating because of his sexual orientation.

The Beta arrived to collect him, issuing a command that he lend his aid in the care of the Pack's infertile female wolves. The ultimate goal? To enable Alpha to select his ideal mate and future Luna within the Pack. 

Ackerly tentatively approached the Beta, his heart pounding with trepidation. Summoning his courage, he dared to utter, "What if I don't want to?" His voice was devoid of emotion, as if he were merely stating a fact.

The Beta stood still, seemingly lost in thought, contemplating whether or not to trail the Alpha's lead. Should Ackerly refuse to comply, Cato issued a threat. Cato issued a warning, "Should you choose not to comply, you shall depart from this territory as a rogue." The words uttered by Beta had almost persuaded Ackerly.

Should that prove to be the situation, Ackerly would need to address the matter of the other werewolves and humans before proceeding further. In the event of the most unfavorable outcome, he would demonstrate beyond doubt that the Alpha is an utterly despicable individual. 

Due to Ackerly's gender, his mate grew incensed and belligerent. At the mention, Ackerly's lower lip began to quiver. With a heavy heart, Ackerly turned his back on Beta and allowed a small, bitter smile to play across his lips. 

His gaze, filled with a venomous intensity, lingered on Beta for a moment longer before he continued on his way. He knew that Beta was fully cognizant of the tensions that he and his Alpha were currently grappling with.

He wondered if he truly held such contempt for him. The weight of his father's disapproval before had already taken its toll on him, and he knew that revealing his true sexual orientation would only add to the burden. He pleaded with the Beta to release him, knowing that staying in this oppressive environment would lead to his final demise. 

"I implore you, let me go. My very existence depends on it." He showed a wide variety of emotions while he spoke at the Beta.

Cato was taken aback by his own words. Ackerly's remarks were met with a deafening silence from him. Upon realizing the man is correct, they become self-absorbed and attempt to thwart him. The superiors of the Pack are fully cognizant of this fact.

Engaging in sexual activity with someone who was not his mate proved to be an awful mistake on Ackerly's part, one that would ultimately cost him his life. At some undetermined point in the future, he shall inevitably pass away. If by some chance he survives another year, it will be a minor miracle at best.

Cato's voice was firm as he spoke, "I deeply regret this, but my hands are tied. Alpha has given the order, and it is my duty to obey. Whether it pleases you or not, I am obliged to relocate you to the Research Facility, even if it requires the use of force."

Ackerly emitted a groan and followed it up with a bitter laugh at his own irony. Anxiety seemed to be consuming him. "Bullsh*t! I hope to see my future and my tomorrow! I don't understand what it is about him that he still wants me in this Pack when the Alpha is the one who doesn't want me here!" Ackerly was enraged.

The Beta was taken aback again by Ackerly's tone when the man in front of him suddenly screamed. When the Pack Warriors moved in to confront Ackerly, Cato stopped them, saying that Ackerly's remarks to him sounded acceptable.

The Beta shook his head and gestured towards Ackerly, the car that would transport him back to his apartment. Ackerly, with a steadfast belief in his ability to escape, remained motionless, his mind fully engaged in processing the events unfolding before him. 

He was unable to do so, for the Alpha had firmly grasped Ackerly's neck, forbidding him from departing this domain.

On the contrary, the Beta strictly adheres to the information that has already been disclosed. As the Beta's firm grip closed around Ackerly's hand, he felt himself being forcefully pulled away from the boundary of the Pack. 

Despite the initial surge of fear that coursed through him, Ackerly was able to gather his wits and steady himself. With a swift motion, the Beta gently placed Ackerly into the backseat of the car.

"Bullsh*t! This is complete nonsense! If you insist on bringing me back to relive my traumatic encounter with your Alpha, why not just end my life?" Ackerly bellowed, his fist colliding with the air in front of him. 

Whenever Ackerly perceived his mate's rejection, leaving him breathless and consumed by a primal urge to do whatever it takes to get what he desires. 

Silence reigned supreme since the Beta had crossed the boundary of the Pack. Not a single word had escaped their lips, leaving an eerie stillness in their wake. Ackerly's hand shot up to his hair, jerking it back and forth in frustration. 

He yearned for his mate to plead with him to embrace death, releasing him from the burden of his worries. Ackerly's heart raced as he drew near to his mate, his exhaustion and agitation palpable. 

Despite his longing to reach out and touch his true love, he was forbidden from doing so by the Alpha, who despised and hated him. Ackerly's heart was heavy with emotion, his inner turmoil causing tears to well up uncontrollably. With a sensitive and delicate nature, he possessed a heart that was akin to that of a woman's.

As he approached his apartment building, the young man's throat tightened and he involuntarily swallowed. Memories of his previous nights spent there flooded his mind, causing a mix of emotions to stir within him. The sensation of his mate's presence was palpable.

As they arrived at the parking lot, the Alpha stood there with an inscrutable expression, confirming his earlier prediction. As Ackerly gazed upon his beloved mate, a profound sensation tugged at the depths of his heart. 

With all the pieces in place, he reached out to grasp the prize, but despite his best efforts, success eluded him. The heat emanating from his mate, the one who held no reciprocal interest in him, proved unbearable despite his valiant attempts to endure it.

'Ackerly, put a stop to it! Recognize that your soul mate will never accept you as you are! You are not meant to merely fulfill the role of his Luna. Instead, he intends to utilize your presence to heal the ailing she-wolves and seek out a new mate.' The man let out a piercing scream, directed solely at himself.

The moment the vehicle came to a halt in front of the Alpha, he found himself suddenly taken down to the ground by the powerful force of Alpha Killan. As Alpha's touch graced his skin, he couldn't help but feel small, electric pulses coursing through his nerves.

An unusual feeling coursed through their body. Ackerly was acutely aware of Killan's emotional state. His mate's heart was racing, betraying his inner turmoil. Ackerly knew that Killan was struggling to maintain his composure, his anger making it difficult for him to focus. 

Killan tightened his grip around the Ackerly's neck, his teeth grinding together in a fit of exasperation. The words of Alpha Killan pierced through Ackerly's heart, causing it to bleed even more.

"You shall never depart from this abode! Never! The sole desire that consumes me at this moment is witnessing your demise, unfolding right before my very eyes."