Xavier was restless all through the night and for the better part of the next day. Elder Xhang had come into his house, dropped the bomb and walked away happily. How did the Elder expect him to have a good night rest with the nature of the information that he had just dropped on him. Elder Xhang expected him to get married to his own cousin, Oliveira, the daughter of the Lycan King, the daughter of the very man that had killed his family. It was not even possible. Xavier knew what Elder Xhang was trying to avoid and it was a good reason but not enough to make him forgive the man that killed his parents. Ghost deserved to die for his crimes. He didn’t deserve to have his daughter married off to the Alpha of the strongest pack in the world. As Xavier pondered upon what to do, his mind drifted away slowly back to the girl he had been eyeing – Diana. Beautiful, quiet and with the poise and grace of a model. She would make a wonderful queen and not some Oliveira. For all he knew, she might
“As much as I hate to say this,” Tae whispered in Jimin’s ears. “The boy sounds very different from his father. You can protect him if you want, but you would never bend the knee to him. No Kong would ever bend the knee to a Damon, ever again.”“Don’t you think that is my decision to make father?” Jimin grunted to himself.“It is our decision to make,” Tae grunted back to his son. “I am not going to watch you make the same mistake that I made. We were not born to be slaves to Damons. We have a rich history as well. The first Beta, Beta Xi Kong was the most feared Beta in the world, the most feared wolf in the world. His Alpha, Ramos Daehar was a weakling and he only managed to keep Xi by his side because of his wisdom. The Kong family is a great one as much as the Damon is and I won’t live to see my son bend the knee to someone he can best easily in a fight.”“But you did it easily in your first life,” Jimin said. “How come it has suddenly become a problem, bending the knee. Our famil
Xavier cleared his throat for the umpteenth time as he waited for the court meeting to begin. He wondered what was so important that Elder Xhang had to tell them that had made him burst into his room a second time in less than 48 hours. He was still talking with Jimin when Elder Xhang walked in “Alpha Xavier,” Elder Xhang said as he pushed the door and walked in. Both Jimin and Xavier had turned back surprised to see him and they stared at him in confusion. Xavier had wondered if his coming was to remind him to get married to the Lycan king’s daughter and he had already started to tell him that he was not going to get married to any Oliveira girl when Elder Xhang cut in.“This is not about our earlier discussion Alpha Xavier,” the Elder said, his eyes shifting between Jimin and Xavier. Xavier knew that in that moment, Jimin would have wondered what they were discussing but that was the least of his worries. What then was the issue that made Elder Xhang burst into his room without ev
Xavier could not believe his ears. It was him Elder Xhang was talking to. He frowned and turned away in displeasure and Elder Xhang took that as his cue to continue with his prosecution.“Step forward Trey,” Elder Xhang said. “You have been accused of abandoning your Sentinel duty to chase after an old foe, precisely the Lycan responsible for the nasty cut on your face. What do you plead to the charge that has been laid before you?” The whole of the court was silent and in that moment, if someone had dropped a pin on the floor, it would have been heard loud and clear. Trey turned to look at Sebastian who was standing some meters before him. They seemed to have a quick communication with their eyes and Sebastian seemed unhappy at the end of their conversation.“I am guilty of the charge placed before me,” Trey said finally with his head bowed down.“Are you out of your mind?” Sebastian screamed standing up from where he was seating on the court and rushing forward to meet Trey. His ey
How dare you speak to me with such disrespect,” Elder Xhang thundered moving towards Trey. “I served in the Blood Moon war when your grandfather scurried away to hide in a hole with the wife of Dan, the Alpha king. I defended this pack with my life.”“Believe me Elder Xhang,” Jimin frowned. “I’ve seen a lot of disturbing clips about that war and your face was not in any of them. Are you sure you can remember clearly or maybe you’re getting old...”“I think you must be delirious…” Elder Xhang started. “The effect of the…”“Silence!” Xavier thundered. “All of you! Can we not have a peaceful judgement here? I have other things to do and good heavens, look at the time! Please continue, Trey.”Trey nodded and continued. “I am not here to defend my actions on that night. I broke one of the most important codes in Sentinel history when I decided to chase after the Lycan that scarred my eye. What I did was wrong and I deserve to be punished. I am sorry for my sins and if there is any way I ca
“Do you have any last words to say?” Xavier mumbled. “I’m sorry I let you down my king,” Trey replied with his head bent down.“You have not let me down,” Xavier smiled, wiping the tears that were forming around the corner of his eyes. “I am very much proud of you and I am sure that your father who is resting in heaven would be proud of you as well…”“His father slept with human whores,” Elder Xhang laughed “One more word from you, Xhang,” Xavier roared. “And I swear your head would be the next.” Elder Xhang knew that it was Dan speaking through his son and he went mute immediately. Xavier turned back to face Trey and embraced him.“Be strong, Trey,” Xavier said. “You are suffering the consequences of our forefather’s lack of foresight. We would definitely meet again in the after life.”“Promise me one thing, my king,” Trey smiled. “Promise me one thing and I would die with a smile across my face. Promise me that my blood would be the last to be spilled because of an old law. Promis
“Hopefully that would not happen,” they said in unison and Jimin shrugged.“Whatever the case is,” Jimin smiled. “The most important thing is that you two have done the right thing by saying the truth and I’m happy you did.” Jimin turned to face the council of Elders.“You have now confirmed from the twins who hate me that I am not lying,” Jimin said. “Lisa is also there. She can testify if she wants to.” Lisa who had not said a word since she entered into the court stood up at once.“It is all true,” she nodded. “Everything that happened. It was the weirdest thing that had ever happened to me in my life. All I could see was blackness. I was running but I did not know where I was heading to. I don’t know what Jimin did but it’s all thanks to him that I’m still alive now.” She sat down immediately, her cheeks flushed and Jimin smiled, noticing Sebastian squeeze her hand lightly.“Thank you for testifying for me,” Jimin smiled at her. “And most importantly for saying the truth.” He tur
“Good thing I’m not your son,” Jimin mouthed. “I regret the day I set my eyes on you, Xhang.”“And I regret the day I set my eyes on you too, traitor,” Elder Xhang scoffed. “I have taken care of over a hundred stray wolves in this pack. You are the worst, the only one that plans our downfall.”“I do not see it wise to make accusations against him and condemn him when you have not heard his own side of the story,” Xavier replied, his eyes fixed on Elder Xhang. And turning to face Jimin he said. “Jimin, tell them everything that happened on that night.”“On that night,” Jimin continued. “Sebastian wanted to stay with me but I refused. I was ready to bear the consequences of everything that was going to happen. I told him that he could go and when he refused, Calisté cast a spell on him that made him to disappear. She assured me that he was safe and sound at his cottage.”“If I may ask,” Elder Obada raised his hand up and Jimin turned to face him. “Do you have any idea why the witch took