Chapter 5

As Nathan got closer, I could see the exhaustion in his eyes and the weariness on his face. But despite all that, he still managed to wear a smile on his face. And that smile was all I needed to know that he was okay.

I ran towards him, throwing my arms around his neck and hugging him tightly. "Welcome back, Nathan," I said, tears streaming down my face.

"It's good to be back," he replied, his voice rough and ragged. "I missed you so much."

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       We walked towards the gathering of family members, but as we approached, we could hear a commotion coming from inside. The king had ordered that all family members wait outside while he spoke to the warriors inside.

Suddenly, we heard a scream, and all of us rushed towards the door. We forced our way in and saw a man lying on the floor, stabbed to death. My heart sank as I realized that it was Nathan who had been stabbed.

"Nathan!" I screamed, rushing to his side. "No, please don't leave me!"

He looked up at me, his eyes filled with pain and regret. "I'm sorry," he whispered. "I couldn't protect you."

"Don't say that," I replied, tears streaming down my face. "You've always protected me. You're my hero."

"I love you," he said, coughing up blood. "Always remember that."

And with those words, Nathan took his last breath. I cried uncontrollably, feeling as if a part of me had died with him. The man I loved, my protector, my hero, was gone forever.

"No!!!!!!!!.... Ah!!!......" My scream was all over the village as I was there with his body till the night came.

I couldn't believe Nathan was gone. I stayed with his body till the next day broke, refusing to leave him. His friends and fellow warriors begged me to go home and move on, but I couldn't. I mourned him there, in agony.

As I sat there, some people passed by and spat on me, calling me a blood fang wolf and blaming me for Nathan's death. Their words stung, but I ignored them. I knew they were just ignorant and hateful.

That same morning, the Alpha of our pack passed by and saw me. He knew that Nathan was a brave man and that he was responsible for his death. He came over and apologized, offering me a place to stay in the pack house and an opportunity to be the head of the omegas.

I spat at him, telling him to go to hell. The guards wanted to arrest me, but the Alpha stopped them. He tried to reason with me, telling me that it was the best option for me, but I wouldn't listen.

"How dare you come here and offer me this after what you did to Nathan?" I yelled, tears streaming down my face. "You knew the risks, but you sent him anyway. He died because of your arrogance and stupidity!"

The Alpha looked at me, his face filled with regret and sorrow. "I know, and I'm sorry," he said. "Please, let me make it up to you. You don't have to suffer alone."

But I refused to listen. I stayed with Nathan's body, mourning him and cursing the Alpha for what he had done. I cried and screamed, feeling as if my heart had been ripped apart.

Another evening came through, and I still refused to leave. I didn't care what anyone thought or said about me. Nathan was gone, and nothing would ever be the same again.

But that night, something inside me shifted. I realized that Nathan wouldn't want me to suffer like this. He would want me to move on and find happiness. So, with a heavy heart, I said goodbye to him and left.

As I walked away, I could feel the stares of the people around me, but I didn't care. I knew that Nathan would always be with me, in my heart and in my memories. And I would honor him by living my life to the fullest.

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As I arrived at Nathan's home, I was met with hostility from his mother. She blamed me for his death, saying that it was because of the curse I bore that he had died after surviving the war.

I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Nathan's mother had always been kind to me, but now she was treating me like I was the enemy. I tried to plead with her, to explain that it wasn't my fault, but she wouldn't listen.

"You bring nothing but trouble," she spat at me. "Get out of my house and take your belongings with you."

I couldn't help but cry as I packed my things. I had lost Nathan, and now I was losing my home too. I felt helpless and alone, with nowhere to go.

But then I remembered the Alpha's offer. It was the only option I had left. I didn't want to accept it, but I had no choice.

As I left Nathan's home, I felt like I was leaving a part of myself behind. I knew that I would never be able to go back there again, and it broke my heart.

I made my way to the pack house, where the Alpha was waiting for me. He could see the pain on my face and the tears in my eyes. He took my hand and led me inside.

"It's going to be okay," he said softly. "I'll take care of you."

I wanted to resist, to tell him that I didn't want his help, but I couldn't find the words. I was too broken and too lost.

So, I stayed there, in the pack house, trying to pick up the pieces of my shattered life. The Alpha gave me a purpose, making me the head of the omegas. It wasn't what I had imagined for my life, but it was something.

As I settled into my new role, I couldn't help but think about Nathan. He had always believed in me, even when I didn't believe in myself. And now, he is gone.

But I knew that he would want me to keep going, to keep fighting, and to never give up. So, I did my best to honor his memory and to make him proud.