The River

Olive's mouth fell open as she heard those words from him. He had looked and sounded serious. He even promised!

“Alpha, you do realize this is your first promise to me. Don't you?” she asked. She honestly wanted him to take back his words. A promise was not easily broken by their kind, and she didn't want him to be burdened by it. The fight against The Vrek Cult and everyone who hurt her was her battle alone. She didn't want anyone to be involved blindly.

“I know. And it's a promise I intend to keep,” Wayne replied firmly. She opened her mouth to say something again, but his face was too firm. She couldn't say anything more.

“They ruined your childhood. I won't let them go free,” he spat.

“But why? This isn't your fight. It's mine. I'm the one seeking revenge against them. Why did you have to promise?” Olive asked desperately.

Wayne smirked sarcastically and it faded few seconds later.

“Because I hate it when people toy with what's mine. Let alone ruin it completely. You're mine. My m