Valen POv.I sat alongside my father's dead body, stunned at how he died so suddenly. There was no mention of any kind of discomfort or disease. My mother passed away several years ago. My father has been both a mother and a father in my life. Death has now snatched him from me.I am alone in this world. Just yesterday, my father and I were discussing how tomorrow's pack patrol would be. We were both excited, and he even promised he would come out despite his age. My father is 61 years old, and up until now he was still working at one of the hotels up north. He refused to retire, no matter how hard I tried to convince him. He was playful and always happy."What is it? I am hearing that your father, whom I was just with two days ago, is dead. Just like that?" One of our elders asked a question and gave a grimace with flattened lips. He used to be my father's close friend. I remember how he helped my father pay my fees many years ago when my father's business went bankrupt."His death i
Elina's povIt It's been six days now that Mateo hasn't come to visit me. I feel lonely and empty. I couldn't help but reminisce over the strange dream I had a few days ago. The worst part is that I didn't even see the person. As much as I hate to admit it, I miss him a lot.There is this hollowness in my chest. I could feel it more when I tried to sit up. Why hasn't he come around? I know I actually said lots of crazy stuff to him, but I was damn angry with him. I thought he said he loved me. Just a little fight, he has abandoned me.He promised to be by my side all the time; now look at who he is. I wish I even knew his territory or pack. I would just go look for him. But on second thought, I don't even know my man so well. I only know his name is Mateo. He only told me that his mother works at the city's maternity hospital. The exact place I gave birth He has described his mom's looks to me several times to see if I met a nurse who matches those descriptions. The only nurse that ma
Elina’s pov "Who are you, and what do you want from me?" Please stay away. I yelled out loudly to the strange lady, my lips and entire body trembling in fear. I had a churning stomach, and my chest tightened. She is tall in white apparel. She has blonde hair and bare teeth. I could only see her face. The white apparel she wore covered every part of her body and made her even scarier. I hauled myself to one corner of the room while tugging my knees into my chest. The more she talked, the more her voice echoed in my ears, and her voice was accompanied with so much energy and authority. I could barely see her eyes because they were so glaring, and the more I tried to look at them, the more it felt like a certain light was hitting them directly. "Who are you? What do you want from me?" I asked her again, and she held her face up as usual. I snooped, and my breath hitched. "You are the chosen one! You are the chosen one! You are the chosen one!" I don't understand. I gently raised my
Leo povI can't sleep. No matter how hard I have tried, this is just 3 a.m. I just wish the day never ended. My heart aches a lot, and my chest is tight. My fears are actually catching up to me."No one can find out about this secret; I killed the three guards who carried out the operation for me, and now I am going to fight with the moon goddess?". I questioned myself while staring at the ceiling.It has been over 8 years since my dad died, and this underground still carries his scent. No one in the entire pack house knew about this place except me and my late dad. There are other secret rooms in the building that my late uncle and Valen knew about, but none knew that this part of the building existed. Except for my son's nanny, whom I hope to kill once he turns 5 years old. They are provided with everything they need. Including but not limited to social life activity. I installed video games all over the walkway for my son to always have something to play with. There are televisions
My eyes flashed, and I growled, slamming my hands down on the table, splintering it down the middle. I clenched my feet, my claw digging into my palm. "I can't believe Alpha Leo, the great Alpha of the Moonstar Pack, is faced with a challenge that seems beyond his control," I muttered to myself while rubbing my eyes as I glued them to the ground while I sat on my bed. There must be a way out of all this; there should be something that can be done. I groaned profusely and furiously let out a hiss. I stood up. "When did you come to your room? It looks like you didn't sleep here last night. "Where were you?" Valen questioned with his face all laced with curiosity. He didn't even knock before sliding in, but I will just ignore that. He looked at his wristwatch. "It's just 6 a.m., and you have started drinking, Leo! Come on, it's damn early to drink. You haven't answered me." He grabbed the glass of wine in my hand and kept it away. "Something is really wrong with you. Please tell me, R
I dashed back and snapped my face at Mateos. I was astonished. I didn't expect him. There was this tingling sensation I felt all over me. I could say I was very happy to see him, but unfortunately, I wouldn't say the same for him. He just stood and had his arms all folded around his chest. His face was laced with anger.I sucked in a quick breath, beginning to harrumph. I just wasn't supposed to watch him stand all day looking at me. I had to make some noise because of his silence. Was beginning to upset me"I see Just like you said, you have actually moved on with your life." "Did you actually have a little love for me? Did you ever consider giving me a chance? Why was it so easy for you to deceive me? I thought at some point that you would love me just the way I love you. You asked for time, and I gave you time. It has been more than two good years, and yet I am still begging for your love." He frowned.I remained silent and was burning with anger at his words. I lost count of words
Alpha Leo's PovI checked my time, and it was already past 8 a.m. The pack patrol starts at 9:15 a.m. I don't feel okay. Why do I feel coldness in my chest? I am the great alpha of my pack. Nothing or no one should take away my happiness. I nodded my head while beating my chest.Sitting in one of the rooms underground, Aina, my son's nanny, wouldn't stop but rather disturbed my ears with her useless request."My Alpha, please, can I go visit my family just for two hours since little Leo will be joining the pack patrol?" She bowed to me as she made her request."No, you are not going anywhere. Have you forgotten the contract agreement? that you are to work for me until your service is no longer needed." I flashed my face at her, and she shrank away under my words.Sir, please, I'm begging you. It has been over two years now, and I haven't seen my family. My Alpha, please." She knelt down, begging me, and I pulled her hands off my knee and looked away."Please go get my son now." "It is
Valen's POV"Protect him with your life. Guide him like an egg, and let no harm come to him!" His warnings struck me.The bullets continued to fire. I looked out of the tinted windows and dashed my eyes on the monster.Oh no, this can't be happening. I have been hearing about the monster's attack, but I haven't seen it with my own eyes. It looks like a moving wind. The only obvious part is its head, which is masked in blood."Move the car, damn it!" I yelled at the driver. He is even more scared than I am.The more they fire gunshots at him, the stronger he grows. The bullets were not penetrating his body at all. It felt like throwing a stone at an aluminum panel.The sound of its groan hit my ears even more than the sound of bullets. My heart continued to skip a beat. I tugged on my nephew so tightly. The little boy doesn't understand what is happening. It is so unfortunate for him that today is the first day he is on a casual outing and things like this are happening.Alpha Leo was
"Is she aware already?" One of the elders whispered in Alpha Lorenzo's ear. Unfortunately, I heard him. "What is he talking about? Am I aware of what?" I was perplexed.. "Please accept our apology. If you can forgive me and your father, then you can forgive all of us." My father pleaded. Mateo looked at me. And gave me a sign to accept their apologies. "I have forgiven you all." They started to come closer to me one after the other, hugging and shaking hands with me. A few minutes later,after the drinks and food were shared, Alpha Lorenzo stood up and came a little closer to where I was seated. "My daughter, you are blessed, and we are lucky to have you in our midst. We all thought you were dead. We have searched for you for more than 6 months now, and we couldn't find you. All thanks to the moon goddess for bringing you back to us." He smiled before looking at the elders. Everyone was waving at him; they all made faces that suggested a go ahead. I became more curious to learn th
"I am scared, Mateo. Do you think they will listen to me? Do you think my father will welcome me?""You have to calm down, my love. The moon goddess knows what she is doing. If you are the chosen one to save the wolf community, then no harm will come to you. The moon goddess will protect you and help you fulfill your destiny.""I am not sure I am ready for that. I am not sure I want to do that for the people who banished me. I am here because I want to seek answers to the mark on our palms. I am not sure I am willing to help them.""Also, now we are very close to my house. No one can find out your true identity. They might hurt you if they find out that you are the monster's son. "Please, on no account, should you disclose it to anyone." I warned him."Why is there no one on the street? Why is there so much silence? This is quite strange.""You worry too much, Elina! "Let us get to the pack house first." He exclaimed.We approached my compound. I peeked through the gate, and I couldn'
"We have to visit your community; we have to leave this place!" He exclaimed, nodding his head."Why did you change your mind? You have never supported me each time I mentioned anything like visiting my community. You have never failed to remind me how wicked they are and how Alpha Leo would kill me. Please tell me why you changed your mind." I asked curiously."My love, just a few minutes ago we saw the golden sign again on our hands. We need an explanation for that. We have to be brave and go to your father. He may have an explanation.""Not just the symbol on our palm, my love, I had a dream again. This time it was very clear, and I don't know how to say this to you."What is it? Please, you know there is nothing you can't tell me, right? I am very curious. "Please tell me." He pleaded while holding my hands.I took a deep breath before removing my hands from his. I folded my hands around my chest and turned my back on him. My heart began to beat fast, and my feet suddenly became c
"You are still here! Why are you stalking me?" Was I not clear when I told you to stay away from me?" I yelled at him while I looked away."I have been at the river.""What! "Don't tell me you spent the night at the river.""Yes, I spent the night at the river. I can't live on your side. Allow me to protect you from my mother. Give me this one more time to prove to you that I am nothing close to my mother.""Stop calling her your mother; use the right word: monster." "Your mother is a deadly monster." I snarled."You are correct. She is not and will never be my mother. In fact, I am not going back to that house. I will stay here with you until we figure out where else to go. Please don't turn your back on me. Believe me when I say I didn't know she was the monster.""Have you gone crazy? You and I know the implications. Your mother would never rest until you returned to her, and she would kill anyone that stood in her way. Please, you have to go back to her.""There is no way I am goi
"My Alphas, the worst has happened. Abomination! Abomination!" One of the guards shouted."What is the problem? What abomination are you talking about? One of the elders questioned him curiously."Where is Alpha Leo? We have been here for over two hours this morning, and he is still around. He is basically the only one yet to be present." Alpha Lorenzo snarled."Let the young man speak!" He requested."My Alpha, Alpha Leo, was found lifeless in his chambers, and as we speak, all the guards and domestic staff have all run away.""What do you mean he is lying lifeless?" I spoke with him two days ago. "What happened to him?"Everyone seated at the town hall began to murmur. Some were looking happy, as if they actually wanted something bad to fall on him. Some people who sat at the back all came forward to clearly hear what the guard had to say about Alpha Leo."Everyone shouldn't be. Please go back and let's hear what he has to say. There is no need to crowd him. "If we can keep quiet, n
"You have to stay away from me. Just so you know, I don't believe anything you say. You are the monster's son that the entire wolf kingdom has tirelessly searched for over the years. You are the son of the monster that took my only son away from me. How could I have not noticed that my boyfriend is the son of the beast that has killed and is still killing the werewolves?""Stay away from me, and don't come any closer to me!" I snarled, grabbing a long stick in my hand to hit him in case he tried to touch me."I am innocent; I am just as surprised as you are. I don't know how else to convince you that I have no idea who my mother was. How would I want to hurt you? You have known me for two years now. You saw how interested I was in helping you locate this beast that hurt your son. I never knew she was the masked monster the entire Wolf Kingdom is looking for." He knelt down and let out a loud cry."You have to leave now. I don't want to have anything to do with you anymore. I can't mar
"Where could she have gone to? I have searched thoroughly everywhere in the compound, but there is no trace of her, not even her scent." I pondered while sitting on the couch outside. "Now this is another opportunity for me to sneak out to go visit Elina. I am sure Mom is safe, and she probably must be at the clinic." A thought pushed through my mind as I had a fluttery, empty feeling in my stomach. I stood up and smiled. I feel a twinge of excitement roll over my belly. The thought of Elina completes me, and I am not leaving her, not even because of my mother or anyone else. I swiftly ran to my room and slipped on my shirt. I didn’t bother wearing perfume, as that would be wasting my time. ———————- "What is that sound? Is strange. Over the two years I have been in this forest, I haven’t heard such noise before. Could it be that the forest animals have finally decided to hunt me? No one would believe that not even an ant has bitten me ever since I lived here." I pondered while my e
Mateo's POV."What could be the meaning of what happened to us a few days ago? What could be the meaning of that symbol? I don't know much about tradition. I don't even believe in the moon goddess or the stories people tell about her. Yes, it is true she is the owner of my fate, but I don't just like to talk about her in the manner others do. I may have to tell my mother. She would be in the best position to explain what that could mean. Yes, I have to go!" I shook my head sideways and left my room for my mother's."What is the problem? You have been acting strangely and very calmly since yesterday. Is there anything bothering you?" She asked me with her face all laced in curiosity."Yes, something is bothering me." I responded in a wavering voice. I was still very scared of what the outcome of this would bring."Go ahead, son! Talk to your mom. What is bothering my son? "Come over here!" She dragged me to her bed, went to the fridge, and grabbed two bottles of chilled water. She was
Alpha Valeria's POV"It has been three months now; the entire community has been searching for my daughter, yet no one seems to know about her. The warriors of our land have made the forest their home. They are instructed to stay around the forest in case they see her. Does it mean that my daughter is dead?" Tears rolled down my cheeks."You have been here all day. One of the maids just told me that you didn't eat your lunch. What is troubling you, my Alpha?" She questioned me while patting my back.I harrumphed before I looked up."It's about Elina, our daughter. Do you think she might be dead? What if the monster has devoured my daughter? I will never forgive myself for letting stupid traditions blind me. I am left with this guilt that won't stop haunting me. I have to do something. I have to let our elders have second thoughts about this tradition.""I remember countless times how I begged you in the past not to banish your own daughter. What did you tell me? You said you had to re