"Where are you going?" Sora asked Aurora immediately she spotted her running down the stairs that led to their garage. Aurora mind-linked Sora, "I'm going for a run." She lied."Again? How many times do you have to run in a day?" Sora asked again through a mind link since Aurora wasn't in sight."I need to do something, Mrs Horatio," she proclaimed, already inside the garage. "I'll be back soon.""Be careful," Sora warned worriedly. Her granddaughter had been staying out late for the past few days which she never did. Before dusk, Aurora was already in her room locked up unless she needed to do something as a leader to the pack fighters but it seems her time to return home had changed. Aurora on her own had been called out by Sage and she had merrily jumped out of her bed even when she had returned from a run a few hours before he called. She took the garage to convince Sora that she was truly going for a run. She got to the garage and hurried out down to her cottage gate. There she
Beta Craig watched as his best friend returned to the bed gloomily, his face sore. His skin was pale, his mouth dropping, eyelids hanging and red stealing its way to the corner of his eyes. He looked terrible. "I should call Gwen, you are unwell, Cowell," Beta Craig suggested as he moved to sit beside him. King Cowell shook his head disapprovingly and signalled Craig with his hands to come nearer. Beta Craig did and sat down close to him, "There's nothing Gwen can do only to keep filling me up with his concoctions." King Cowell laughed but Beta Craig was serious. "We can get you one of the powerful healers, you'll be well," Beta Craig uttered painfully. He wasn't ready to lose his precious friend.King Cowell took his hands and squeezed them under his own, he mumbled, "Have you forgotten I can't be cured? You don't have to worry Craig as long as you're here beside me, I'm sure I'll stay healthy."Beta Craig unlocked his hands from the King's grip and wrapped his hands around the ki
"Why did he stop?" Aurora kept wondering why Sage had stopped when he was just a little bit to claim her. She groaned and rolled on her bed. It was morning but she felt herself drawing closer to her bed. She felt weak and tired thinking of Sage. He wouldn't claim her. Was he having fun with her conscience? She had agreed to be his boyfriend which was an arduous decision she'd made and yet, he wouldn't show his love to her as he'd promised. Was he lying all along? Or he remembered she wasn't his mate. His mother has appeared, does it mean, she didn't want Sage to claim her all because she wasn't his mate? A drop of water fell from the core of her eyes. Why was her's different? She couldn't have a mate, yet, she wouldn't be mated to anyone. Was that all she had gotten from denying her mate who would kill her the minute he claimed her? With a heavy heart, she stood up and went to her dresser, looking into the mirror at her reflector. Her eyes had protruded since she'd cried over the n
Aurora smelled Sage from where she stood listening to the King's message to those present in the Academy. She tried hard not to track the scent but she when she couldn't take it for too long, she leapt up from her seat and traced the scent. Sage saw her looking all over for him but he wasn't ready to meet with her. After his discussion with his mother about her meeting the seer, he tried his best to avoid her. But it was hard for him too. Just then he heard her mind link him, "Sage please show yourself," she conveyed, still trying to trace his scent. He fists his hands into a ball. He wasn't ready to face her but staying away from her could be the worst for him. He groaned, turned back and made his way back through the entrance. He stopped at an abrupt end when he smelled her closer. He raised his head a little bit only to see her standing some meters away, folding her hands over her bosom. With the look in her eyes, he knew she was already angry. "Why are you here?" She inquired
The pack's herald bowed before his King who sat on his throne, gracefully ready to listen to the announcement his messenger had brought in for the pack. The message of the pup choosing another mate has been sent to the Autumn pack and the herald has come to deliver the King's reply."Go on." "Message from King Huston, Alpha from the Autumn pack," the herald started and opened up the scribe that King Huston had signed on. He continued, reading through the scribe. "Hello, Alpha King. It seems you aren't ready to adhere to my decision but there's not much of an issue since the pup had agreed to choose his mate from your pack," The herald announced and the King smiled at the response. "I guess we are good to go," King Cowell said to Beta Craig and Rae who were present and the two nodded in agreement. "Send a message to the King and tell him the pups should be here by tomorrow to pick a mate," he said to the Herald and turned to Rae, "Announce this to all the ladies who are interested i
Caren left with their pack fighters after refusing to choose another mate if it wouldn't be Aurora. King Cowell disagreed immediately stating Aurora and Sage are mated to each other. Caren complained that Sage hasn't marked Aurora and he wouldn't believe they are mates until Sage claimed her. Sage got angry but cooled off when the King pleaded with him to stay calm, that no one was going to take Aurora from him. He left the hall furiously. How could Caren talk about mating with Aurora?After they left, the King then told Aurora to call Sage back in because he had something he needed to deliver to his associates. Aurora bowed to the King and went out to look for Sage. She mind-linked him to tell her where he was and answered back saying he was on the terrace of his house. As her legs could carry her, Aurora ran her way to his house. She needed to meet with him before informing him that the King needed his attention. She wanted to thank him for not unleashing his temper on Caren whic
King Huston sent in another threat after Caren went back without a mate and the King called for another meeting. His associates as usual were present and everyone began to give their suggestions. "Firstly, we need to find out who sent those assassins," Rae notified and everyone nodded except the King who seemed lost."Which assassins are you talking about?" Alpha Cowell demanded looking from one face to another while his associates stared confused at him."The assassins that attacked us when we were returning from Autumn pack," Rae explained. "I still don't remember," The King uttered while everyone stared dazed at him. Was he joking with them? How could he say he didn't remember the attack that happened a few weeks ago? Sage and Aurora exchanged glances knowing fully well what was happening. Just then, Beta Craig stood up from his seat, his legs wobbling as he stood in front of his best friend. "Rae, the King is trying not to remember that awful day so, please don't mention it aga
"I can't rule the pack, Aurora, I've never thought of it," Sage bellowed softly, staring into space. Aurora followed him home after she promised King Cowell to talk to him. She has been pleading with him for the past hours but Sage was adamant. He wasn't going to accept the proposal. He was just the Beta's son and now he was asked to rule his pack, how in heavens was that going to happen? He has never dreamt of being the Beta, not to mention being an Alpha of a pack. It was weird to him. "I know this has not been discussed with you and I'm as confused as you are. How are you going to take the throne and rule the pack? It is disturbing when you don't know about it," Aurora conveyed."Exactly. How do they expect me to rule a pack not like I have that spirit in me? I'm only a mere member except that my father is the Beta, I got no role," he complained and hissed away. "Why would my father reject what he was supposed to take up," he mumbled and Aurora giggled. "What's funny?" He requeste
Sage's vehicle sped down the winding road, leaving the Pack's grounds behind. His mind raced as he drove his way out of the Pack, heading for the city to meet the Seer. His soul was vexed as he drove aggressively. He had never wished for something as such. He has never wished that he would end up venturing around to find a way in claiming his mate. All his life, he thought things were going smoothly for him. Once he couldn't find his mate outside the Pack, he thought maybe returning would make it easier which eventually did but on the other way round, it wasn't too pleasing. He found his mate but he couldn't claim her, wasn't that a disaster for him. However, he had tried his best not to be challenged by it. As a philosophy, he knew there would be issues of life so he needed to be calm. He has learnt that things could change from a terrible situation to a solvable state so he wasn't at all bothered. Challenges helped to change one's mind but when was it going to become easy for him?
Sage stood in his office, his mind made up. He would leave for the mystic world tonight and nothing was going to stop him.Rae stood before him, his eyes still filled with concern. "Alpha, are you still certain?" He questioned for the hundredth time but Sage wasn't going to be reluctant to answer him. He knew how worried his Beta would be so there was nothing to be upset about. "Yes," Sage replied, his hoarse voice filling the room. "I must do this, Rae. For the Pack's future."Rae hummed. “You mean your future?” He retorted and Sage threw him a glare. Rae sure doesn't know what he was saying. If he and the Pack lose Aurora, wouldn't it be a great demise? “Both your Alpha and your Luna are your future, right?” He stated and moved to the standing wardrobe in his office to pick out a shirt. Thank goodness he has some clothes in the office. How was he going to face Aurora if he was to return back and dress up? Rae nodded, understanding what he actually meant by his words. "I'll start
Sage stormed into his office as he found the switch on the wall to light the place. Everywhere was silent and the only sound that could be heard was that of a ticking clock on the wall. He staggered his way to his chair located in the middle of his office and slumped himself down into it, his elbows on his desk, head in his hands as the weight of his actions bore down on him like a physical force.The memory of Aurora's shocked face when he threw her across the room kept flashing into his thoughts. The way her eyes, once full of love and trust held fear and disappointment . His heart ached as his mind replayed the scene in vivid detail. He was frustrated. Furious. Downcasted. He had never intended to hurt her that way after promising her he would protect her for his entire life yet, who could believe he would end up disappointing her. His wolf's strength had taken over, betraying his gentle intentions and he wished she would understand the reason why he had to flare up but he knew it
The full moon shone brightly over the Grand Oak, where the Pack elders had gathered including Beta Craig, Sage's father who sat among them, his face showing years of leadership. Everyone looked serious, knowing the meeting was important having heard from Rae why it was organized.Sage stood up straight, looking around at everyone. His eyes met Aurora's, and she gave him a supportive glance from the edge of the clearing. He then began to speak. "Thank you all for coming," Sage began as always, his voice clear and strong. "Tonight, we will discuss our Pack's security. Recent attacks and advice from neighboring Packs emphasize the need for vigilance.” The elders nodded in agreement, their expressions grave. "Though, we've been able to create a certain way to block them from going in but to ensure the Pack's deep safety, we need to do more which is why I have called everyone to come and suggest the best way we can do it better.” Elder Thompson spoke first. “I love the way you do call us
|Two days Later|A knock came on the chamber’s door and Aurora, who was busy arranging the room rushed to answer though she already smelt Rae's scent. She carefully opened the door and Rae with his big smile on his face greeted her. “Good Morning, Luna,” he lowered his head as usual. Aurora tapped his shoulder, ushering him into the chamber. “Morning, come in dear.”Rae entered as she closed the door behind. Then he turned to face her. “I came to see the Alpha. A message came in and it's urgent,” he relayed and Aurora nodded, stretching her hands to the sofa for him to take his seat as she made her way into the room to meet Sage who was still fast asleep. She sighed seeing his tired look. She didn't want to complain and yes, she would resist herself from doing that but how could she possibly let him know that he was an Alpha and he mustn't break down. It would be a very terrible thing to have happened. The former Alpha was sick which was why he had to vacate his seat and now Sage w
It was very late that evening and Sage had just finished his training with Fennick when the rain started pouring out heavily. They both rushed out of the field and made their way into the Pack's house. Once they were in, Sage turned to Fennick. “Have dinner with us,” he proposed and he nodded as they both trotted towards the Pack dining room. Aurora has already mind linked him to invite him as she has prepared enough. The guards pulled the dining room open and Sage took the lead. He roamed his eyes around to see maids already arranging their meals on a large ergonomic table and the aroma of roasted meats filling the room. They got to the table and Sage took the crown seat while Fennick took his seat beside him. The large door was pulled open again and Rae entered, rushing towards them. Once he got to the table, he lowered his head in greetings. “Good evening, Alpha, Fennick.” He greeted and also took his seats at the right hand side of the table. “You're joining us for dinner tonigh
Sage was more determined than ever. He was ready to master his skills to break the curse that stopped him from fully making Aurora his. She and her mother have said theirs, the Seer has also confirmed it but was he ready to make it slide just like that? Was he ready to lose his mate all because of a curse she knew nothing about? No! He was never going to let it be. Even if it takes ages, he would definitely get to the root of what was happening. Each morning, Sage trained alone and by evening, he would train with Fennick. If Fennick wasn't available, he would ask his mate to do it herself. He practiced his strength, speed, strategy each passing day and he was getting better day by day, surprising even his teachers that they always wondered why he was so adamant and determined to train on the Combat skills that weren't really useful.Everyone shifts into their wolves when it comes to fighting except for guards that train with skills so it was bothersome to see an Alpha ready to master
Sora's eyes locked onto Sage's, her voice barely above a whisper. "An evil sorcerer cast a spell on her because of her mother's wrongdoing," Sora started, her face turning all gloomy instantly. Someone could tell that she was deeply hurt by what happened to Aurora. She added. “My innocent granddaughter knew nothing about the agreement both the witch and her mother had but she's the one suffering from it,” she countered, her gaze lowered to the cup of coffee she was holding. Sage's grip on his cup tightened as she said those words to him. Aurora's mother? Having a deal with a Sorcerer? "I don't understand, Sora. What exactly did her mother do and what bargain did she have with a sorcerer?" Sage asked, his tone urgent.Sora's expression turned grave. "I don't know what happened exactly between them but all I can say is that the sorcerer believed that she was betrayed by Octavia, Aurora's mother,” she relayed. “But I’m sorry, I can't tell you more than this,” she concluded, trying not t
Days passed, and Aurora's hopes for Sage's progress were met with caution. She had no idea what he was up to but she decided to be patient with him. He wasn't someone who could act rashly but the fact that he wasn’t letting her know anything was what was getting at her yet, she chose to be calm for the meantime since she could feel the pressure of responsibility pulling on him so much. She knew he had to stand tall at that moment and also build his confidence to achieve his goals. Meanwhile, Sage started his training with Fennick, making sure he was pushing himself off limits. Luckily, under the watchful eye of his new mentor, Sage learned to harness his strength and agility. His movements became fluid and strong. He mastered the basics skills better and was moving into the next phase. "Fennick, I need to learn more," Sage would always say, his eyes locked onto his new mentor."You're progressing, Alpha. But there's much to learn," Fennick answered. Their training sessions were str