VALERIE'S POV"Dad, do you believe the story? How can Tracy be killed? We all know who Ralph is" "That is why I am confused. Could it be a set up?" "Dad, remember they used their daughter to set me up and they didn't succeed. We can't tell which is true" "I felt the disappointment on her face when we were about to go inside. She expected us to rush over to her place to see" my mother said"Of course, we can't try that after what they did to us. How can a family that turned against you suddenly ask for your help? It is very suspicious" Dad said We were pondering over the matter. I thought Ralph and his family were very strong to handle any situation. We all know how desperate he is towards winning the post. "I still ask this question, who is the killer?" Dad asked."Sincerely, the question is a very confusing one. It shows that there is someone more desperate than Ralph" Mom replied. We noticed a car sped past our house. "That could be Ralph," Dad said. "Do we go and find out?"
"How do you expect me to know him, when he is always covered in a dark attire?" "Oh! You have seen him?" "Yes" I began to question. How did he see him? "How did you know he is covered?" "Derek, that is a story for another day" Why did he avoid answering the question? Why can't he share his experience? Are you now thinking about what I said earlier? I can't trust this man. I thought."Derek, how come you and your family have escaped this stranger? Because almost every family in the pack has lost their loved ones?" That question was unexpected. Was he wishing us to experience sorrow? Why does he want to know about it? I hope dad will play smarter than Ralph here. Our secret should not be opened to him. "Ralph, I can't just tell. I think we are just so lucky, besides I am not desperate about the post. Maybe that is why the stranger hasn't come" I observed the way Ralph looked at him. He was not happy and satisfied about the answer. What else does he want to know? This man is pla
VALERIE'S POV Well, we can't tell for now. Everything is so cloudy. We will still find out" I was beginning to understand some things. But we really need to find the killer. We waited to know the next line of action. "Maybe I should visit Ralph and ask him if any journalist visited him" Dad said. "Honey, please call him on the phone instead of going there. There are so many ways to rope people in their dirty games. This could be one of it" I agreed with what mom said. We need to take precautions regardless of the person. Dad picked up his phone and called him. Ralph made it clear that nobody came to his house. He also warned Dad to be careful. "You see what I told you. That journalist is a suspect" I said. "I think we all need to be vigilant tonight. I sense a lot of danger" This is not a joke. For some nights now, I have not slept well. I am already feeling sick and tired of all these dramas. "Why can't this be happening in the daytime?" "Have you not heard that
Mr Ralph has been so busy, giving his family less attention just because he wants to win. Even after losing the only child he never cared. I know that the reason was, when he wins he will deal with everyone and I am sure my father will not be left out in this. "Grandma will be coming to spend some time with us" Dad announced "Wow, I miss grandma so much. When is she coming,Dad?" "I haven't thought of the exact day that will be convenient. I will send someone to help me get her since we don't have a car again" I remembered how we lost our car, it was at the start of those sleepless nights but now, it's all in the past now. The day for the oath taking came.During the time of swearing in to the new position as an Alpha, it was a big ceremony. We had a lot of presenters. I was glowing in my new clothes and shoes. That day was all about us. My father was to be crowned the new Alpha. His status changed from just being Derek to Alpha Derek of the panther's pack. What was I say
She was helped into the car and the driver sped off immediately. Dad had to pretend that all was fine so that the guests wouldn't start pointing fingers. The ceremony had come to an end. Mom called me into dad's room to ask me what happened earlier at Mr Ralph's house. "Mom, I don't want to say this in the absence of dad. I will wait so that he can hear what I encountered" "Valerie, you are beginning to get me scared. Maybe I have to tell your dad to come inside" "No Mum! Allow him to finish attending to the few guests that are around" I told her. Mom left the room. Why couldn't she wait? This information I am about to tell them is really heartbreaking. She won't be able to attend to anyone again. I went up to my room and locked the door so that mom would not disturb me about it again. I heard a knock on my door, who could that be? I opened the door and it was mom. "Your father wants to see you" I quickly arranged myself and went down the stairs. Everyone had already
"Don't say that. How are you sure that some of them have food to eat at home? You just can't tell". Mum said "Honey, I don't understand this your leadership duty. If your power is all about charity, then we need to get people that will be cooking" "Or we employ their wives to be cooking, at least they will be taking some home to their family" "Exactly my daughter. Your father doesn't understand the stress I go through all the time. And after that, he will still expect me to perform my duties as a wife" I understood where mom was going but I couldn't give a reply on that. "Why are you people feeling bitter?" Dad asked "Bitter? Dad, we are not bitter but I can't allow my mom to be going through the same stress everyday" "Really, that will be nice if you take over from her. I am not employing anybody. If no one can handle the kitchen, then leave it. It's not by force" I was not happy that dad wasn't showing concern towards us. At least for the sake of Mom. Why was he takin
"Mom! Mom!" My mom rushed out to know why I was calling her and saw my dad lying helpless. She collected the water from me and started pouring it on him. I was shaking him and begging him to stand up. We called the doctor on the phone and in less than twenty minutes, he arrived. "What exactly happened to him?" "He just came from the pack meeting, he was looking tired. I went into the kitchen to get water for him, when I came out I saw him like this" I said with tears filling my eyes. "OK, why is his clothes wet?" "Doctor, we poured the water to revive him," my mom replied. The doctor had to check him, removed his shirt and placed him on the sofa. The doctor checked his breathing. "He is breathing well. I think he was overstressed. His blood pressure is high" The doctor gave him some treatment and told us to allow him to rest so that he would recover. "Are you going?" "Yes, I have done what is needed. If there is any other thing, don't fail to call me" My mom sat
"The Panther's Pack can't do it alone because we don't know their plan and the specific day for the war was not mentioned. Delay can be very dangerous. They can come at anytime, if they give us more time, we will make out solutions, so it is better that we start planning immediately" "So, I had to send letters to three different packs soliciting for their help. I got their reply immediately that they will be sensing some warriors to us by today in the evening" "They will camp here. They will share the work among themselves. We can't be sleeping and waiting for the right time to wake up to responsibility. I signed an agreement with them to settle them immediately after the war" My dad and I became so speechless that my mom could do such a brave thing. Now I know why she said if the Alpha can't work, Luna can do it. "You have really shown to me that you are the true Luna of an Alpha. This thing you did never occurred to me at all. I think that was the reason why I slumped becaus