There were long footsteps which led from the backyard to the vegetation nearby, just like Eric had described. It was a puzzling moment for all of us. Not only was the Alpha disappointed, but he also became dull. He was not full of energy as he used to be. He would take turns in glancing at me and Eric. "Who dared to do this to me?" He asked. "Anyone responsible for this will pay highly with his blood!" He sounded mean as he spoke. I could tell that his threats were no ordinary ones."How are we going to track the villain?" Asked Eric. "We will go after him! U don't care whoever he is but, we must get to him before it becomes too late!" The Alpha replied.I was still in shock and lacked the appropriate words to express how I felt. I only stared at the Alpha as he rattles his threatening words to the culprit. But again, I looked closely at the footsteps. An idea suddenly struck my mind. There was a strong impulse in me to follow the trail into the vegetation. As they watched, I began
I was still holding the piece of paper in my hands when Ammon and Eric arrived. I was so absorbed and shocked as well that, I barely took notice of their presence when they arrived."What are you doing, Louis? Is this what you are doing the whole time, holding a piece of paper in your hands?" The Alpha asked. He was not tolerant this time. He let me feel his displeasure by the tone of his voice. Eric also had something to say. "It seems to me she is reading some words written on the piece of paper." Eric inched closer to my side. He had approached me from the left side. I raised the piece of paper closer to his position so that, he could get a better view of what I was reading. The Alpha on the other hand was still adamant to believe that my visit to the vegetation had done any good to his cause. He was standing only four metres from us."Come on, Eric! What are you doing too? Do you think that this is funny? Why are the two of you staring at that piece of paper as if, it is a very
For more than two hours now we have laying in an ambush for our suspect. The piece of paper which we attributed to him has made him our prime suspect. However, if Mr Smith was indeed the one who took the magic book from us then, on what purpose? What was his intention? I asked myself, knowing quite alright that the answer to the question is far from me."Are you sure he is going to take this route today? We have been here for over two hours now and still, there is no sign of him in our sight. Are you that we are at the right place?" The Alpha breaks his silence after a long time. I guess he would have said that a long time ago, given the expression I had noticed on his face.Eric saw the Alpha's negative view of our battle plan as an opportunity to criticize it. He had been vocal against staging an ambush for Mr Smith since we are not sure if he would follow the route. "I told you that it was better to go into the city, disguised and lure that bastard outside the city then, we can do
Mr Smith stepped down from his cart, he was standing face to face with the Alpha. He stared at Ammon speechless. I observed from our hiding place how had become surprised by the sudden appearance of the Alpha."Who are you? began Mr Smith, as he tries to hold back his movement. "Don't tell me that, man! Don't even pretend you don't recognize this face?" The Alpha pointed at his face as he pressed further. "I have no idea who you are!" He paused but never took his eyes off Ammon. "If you don't mind, son, you can go out of my way, as you can see my horses needed to be dealt with." He tried to advance but, was quickly blocked by the Alpha. Ammon pushed Mr Smith's chest slightly with one of his hands. "Wait! Not so fast man! Are you still insisting you don't know me?"He glanced at the Alpha's hand who was still on his chest. "Was that push meant to stop me? Look, I don't know who you are and that's nothing but the truth." "Your name is Smith, am I right?" Insisted the Alpha."Yes, th
First, it looked as if Eric was serious about his threat as he pulled his sword from the sheath. Next, he pointed the dangerous sword at Mr Smith's face, while the Alpha held on tightly to the grip he was having on the man's arms. I was not in Mr Smith's body but, I could tell he was in great pain. "Where do I stab first Mr Smith?" Eric asked with a wicked smile as he moved the long sword down to the man's abdomen. "I think, here will be a great spot to start with. I'm sure that if I burst your belly, all the good meals you have had will be spilt to try ground and lost, as your entrails will be destroyed as well." His voice did not sound merciful as he spoke. I saw fear on Mr Smith's face when he quickly turned to me for help. He was almost crying, it was a bizarre scene to witness a man with grey hair crying and begging for his life."Please, young lady, I beg of you. Don't let him do this to me. This is the most insane way to die. Please, don't let him get on with this." The fit
"Promise me with your life that I will not be killed if I co-operate with you? Promise me you will not make to pay for my crimes." At last Mr Smith began sounding positive, indicating he was going to finally cooperate with us!"Meanwhile, I glanced at the Alpha to see if there was any reaction on his face. I was expecting him to agree to whatever terms Mr Smith brings along with him as long he will tell us what happened to our magic book and where we can find it. "Go on and tell us everything. We will not harm you!" Cheered the Alpha. At the same time, he relaxed the punishment he has been inflicting on Mr Smith. He asked Eric to do the same so that, Mr Smith can feel relaxed when talking to us.With the little assurances we had given him, Mr Smith began confessing at last. "Loius!" he called. I never took my eyes off his face because I didn't want to miss a piece of what he had to say. "Yes, Mr Smith, go on! I'm here and I'm paying close attention to what you have to say," I end u
"Wait a minute!" Ammon cuts in without wasting any time upon hearing what Mr Smith had said. "Are you telling us that you had a hand in the attack on us?" "I'm ashamed of myself, for doing such a despicable act. I regret my actions!" Mr Smith looked down and dared not to look into our eyes. Maybe, he was indeed sorry for his wicked deeds.Eric tabbed him on the shoulders. "No doubt, you had a hand in the attack against us. Hmmm, I see you are a very cunning man!" Eric appeared to be kidding as he spoke. The clear expression on his face made it clear he must be impressed by Mr Smith. As if, the criticism he had received was not enough, the Alpha began. "How could you do such horrible things? We have done you no wrong! You don't even know who we were! This is nothing but mere wickedness!" The Lycans were not the only ones left in bitterness. I also expressed my disappointment. "I knew it!" I exclaimed. "I knew you were up to something when you strangely stared at me. I knew there was
While we stared at him in confusion, Mr Smith resumed. "That's the problem I have about your book right now. I'm very sorry," he looked downwards. "It's no longer in my possession, Magaritha has it! I sold it to her." There was a moment of silence. It appeared as if the three of us were speechless. We kept gazing at him unsure of what to say or what to do. It's now clear that the task ahead was no easy one. The only way we can retrieve the magic book from the witch mistress is to confront her and defeat her. Things could get complicated. Fighting her will incur the wrath of the Revolutionists and maybe, that of Milan as well. "Where can we find her now?" At last, the Alpha began speaking again, this time by asking a question. I'm pretty sure he must have given the new development a long thought. "How do we get to her?""My son, I'm sorry to put you through this but, I don't think you can retrieve the book you seek, as long as it lies in her hands," said Mr Smith."And what makes you
"Sandra, this is Louis, my half-sister and the one you have spoken of," began Steve. "And Miss beautiful, (as he was fond of calling me) this is my friend Sandra. I just met and I'm begging her to go on a date with me," he said."Oh, that's great...what's keeping the two of you then, from going out to have some fun?" I smiled at Sandra as I spoke."We are from different worlds mistress, I can't go out with him," said Sandra.I was surprised that Sandra addressed me as a mistress. I never liked that title, I always wanted to be addressed as Louis. And I'm always satisfied by hearing people address me by my simple name. That was what I had to tell Sandra."You can call me by my name," I smiled at her because Sandra appeared to be confused. "Don't worry Sandra, I said it, go ahead and call me by my name. I have nothing against you.""Alright ma'am!" she said. She quickly remembered that I told her to always call me by my name and not a mistress or any other bossy name.... names that will
"I'm....my name is Steve," he began."Oh, I see... who doesn't know Steve? I do... you the commander of the king's army!" replied the Witch."Yes, that's right...may I know your name?""I'm Sandra!" she glanced at him and smiled. Next, she held on to the handle of the mob stick. She resumed mobbing the floor."Wow! Sandra is such a beautiful name... How long have you been here?" Steve asked.Sandra appeared to be surprised by his odd question."How long I have been? Is that what you are asking me?""Yes," he affirmed. "Oh, come on.... not long ago...I thought you were at the banquet when the king permitted my mistress to inhabit the castle!"Steve grabbed hold of his hair as if he has been disoriented and was trying to put himself in order again."Pardon my negligence..." he smiled at her and continued, "I was wondering if you could make out some time for me, I would like to know you more!"I knew what was coming next. I just hope, my stepbrother Steve will have the gut to let his emo
Alpha Ammon tabbed Steve on the shoulder. "Give it some thought, it's not bad if you do so but don't do it for a long time. I know you will be fine in no distant time, kid! Don't think too much!" he tabbed Steve on the shoulder again before walking out on us just like, Eric did.The Alpha and Eric did not leave because they were heartless and insensible to the plight that their ally was in. I. believed they left because they wanted to give Steve some time to think and put himself back in order. That was how I understood it.Vera was the next in line to leave. "I think I will have to wait at the other side while you put yourself together," said Vera. She walked out too.I never took my eyes off her until she was gone and out of sight.I turned to Steve. "I think it's time you put yourself in order. Remember you are a man and not a woman!""Yeah, I know!" he nodded yes to what I said. "You know how I feel, don't you?""I do! I feel your pain....it has never been easy for me just as it
Vera turned to me and said apologized. "I'm sorry for doubting you. I was wrong the whole time I thought you were lying."I was not interested in her apologies rather I was more interested to know why lady Gia's spirit has decided to suddenly visit me without warning."Do you know why she decided to show up here?""No, but, I guess you are the one who summoned your Spirit."" What the hell are you talking about? When did I do that?" I asked"I guess the letter we read had something to with her.... maybe it was that summoned her here. Moreover, we are in her castle. What do you expect from a restless soul?""I believe you," I told her. "Maybe, I should summon her again!""No, I will not support you on that...you know it's a very bad idea. Her soul needs to rest. Let her be...let her rest in peace."I abandoned the idea to summon Gia's spirit even though I couldn't stop getting enough from her. I felt like having her all day long talking to me. I know deep down that it was not possible.
I listened as she began reading the letter to me."Dear Louis, I know that someday you will find this letter. This is the least I could do to let you know that I have always loved you from the bottom of my heart. You caught my heart when I held your tender hhand'ssandlegs in my arms. You were just an infant who I could not abandon or allow Margarita to kill. That was why I escaped to Muldoch and found a new home--this castle. I have always wanted the best for you but am afraid, I may not be here for you any more. I want you to know that it was never my intention to abandon you but, I will have to. I have no other choice. You will take it from here my dear.I believe you will survive in any condition you find yourselfrselfin. I wish you the best of luck in all you are doing. Always remember your past. Let it always be the basis for your existence... always remember who you are.You are my child although you are not my biological daughter, I consider you one. The love I have for you eq
Later on the next night, I and Ammon, my Lycan mate went to the castle which was to be inhabited by Vera and her Witches. On the balcony, we sat and enjoyed some sweet discussions.Because the Alpha was a funny type, I would laugh any time he comes up with any of his funny jokes. However, he took me by surprise when he knelt on the ground, right in front of me and began to apologise. Why was he apologizing?"Louis, I'm sorry for all that has happened between us. You are the best mate any Lycan out there could get. I'm sorry for putting you through enormous pain. I shouldn't have abused you through those dark times of my life but, I did. I'm sorry, Louis, I want you to forgive me for that's all I ask from you!" he bent his head and never wanted to look at me.I lifted his face slowly to look at him but to my greatest surprise, he was shedding tears. His tears compelled me to cry. I was moved by tears since I can not stand the scene of watching people cry especially, my loved ones."I f
The King glanced at Vera for a few minutes and said, "I know her... she approached me not long and asked for permission to have the castle!" The king looked specifically at Vera and asked. "Is this all you could do?" "No, your majesty!" replied Vera, "I know you think of me as a bad person... I know you think I have bad intentions but I don't. All I want from you is to have access to the castle and keep the memory of lady Gia alive."The king was still in doubt about Vera's honesty. He turned to look at me. "Are you sure about this, Louis? Are you sure you are making the right decision now? There is no going back on my word?""Yes, your majesty. Grant her permission to have the castle in my name." I paused for a moment and glared at Vera."You see, your majesty," I continued, "I owe my life to this woman. When margarita killed my mother, she was among those Witches that took care of me and ensured that I was safe all the time. If you let her have the castle, it's the same thing as ha
Just when we are not expecting him to speak, Steve stood to his feet and began talking."Your majesty, that was an incredible opening and sure that my fellow guests agree with that. Thank you very much for your benevolence but I must ask a favour from you." "Oh, I see...a favour?" said the king."Yes, my king. I need a favour from you...it's a favour which I'm very convinced that you can grant if it pleases your majesty."The King seemed to be impatient as he quickly ask Steve to go ahead and make his formal request."Yes, go ahead and make your request!""Thank you, your majesty," Steve thanked before proceeding with his request. "If it pleases your majesty, may he grant me the ownership of the quarter at the side of the city?""Oh, I see...that's a tough one!" began the king. "That's tough...I thought you said it was gonna be an easy request." The King sighed as if he was easing himself from discomfort. "Anyway, Steve, I have great trust in you. If you don't mind, can you tell me wh
For the next few minutes, Vera remained silent. Perhaps, she has suddenly run out of words... I really can't tell. Or Maybe, she was still thinking about the right answer to present to me concerning my humble request."You are not talking, Vera!... You are not saying anything... Why did you suddenly become quiet?"I asked while expecting her to reply to me immediately. She never did. Vera began walking away from me. I did not try to stop her. I let her do what was on her mind at that moment. At first, I thought she was going to walk out on me. I was wrong, she never did. Instead, she walked only a few meters and stopped.... about four meters so to say.She was still turning her back on me. I guess she was going to say something after pausing her movement abruptly."I'm sorry to disappoint you again, but I can't go with you to the banquet at the king's palace."I countered immediately. "And why will you say that?.... I ask you again, what's the problem?""I can not go to the palace of a