Derek became speechless. All eyes were on him. However, he must choose to tell us the truth or let the argument drag on. But there was only one problem, the alpha was becoming impatient and couldn't wait to hear what Derek had to say. "Why are you silent? I only asked a question and I expected you to answer. Now, let me ask you again, were you part of the mob called the Revolutionists, who attacked the Witches at Murdoch?""To be frank with you Ammon, I was," Derek confessed. He looked down as if he has committed an offense against the alpha. I found it weird that this, could be an issue between the alpha and Derek.His eyes went red with anger, "How do you do this? I don't believe you this is happening right now!"Expressing shock Eric asked, "what the hell is going on here? Did you join them for real?" He stepped closer and tapped Derek on his shoulders as he asked."I don't know why you all, are expressing surprises? Listen, I can explain.""Explain what Derek? What could you possi
The alpha never responded to my question instead, Eric did. "Derek is gone!"With a surprised look on my face, I asked, "why?" I looked at the alpha. His face was not too bright anymore. "Why did he leave sir?""Hell no! He is not going anywhere! Not without getting my revenge," Leah, got up on her feet and tried to leave but, the poison from the dart Derek shot at her, was still active in her veins. She walked slowly, and barely five meters before slipping off. She could have fallen with a devastating effect had it been Eric did not reach out to her as fast as he could."Hey, Leah what were you thinking? Do you intend to go after him? Don't be ridiculous Leah," I reached out and held her hands as Eric gradually let go of her right hand. "That son of a bitch wasn't supposed to go free after everything he did!" Leah's voice was rather too harsh. It was not her fault. She had the whole reason to act crazy after all she went through."No, need for that. We don't know where he has gone t
Leah fainted due to the poison from the dart at least, that was my initial assessment until alpha Ammon confirmed it. She was brought inside the cottage and made to lay on the bed in the alpha's room, where I had slept the previous night. We were all seated around Leah as if we were her family members. I have never felt free among the wolves before like, I did that afternoon. Derek was my problem but now, he is gone and the alpha has started showing me the soft part of him. Eric was not too cold at me too. Among the three wolves, I can say that he is the friendliest."What are we going to now? Is she going to die?" I was becoming worried because, Leah has been sleeping for three hours now, and there was no good sign she will wake up anytime sooner."She will be fine. The poison may take days before it can be cleared off her body system," replied the alpha. Derek who was standing close to me had a better idea. He was the only one standing in the room. I sat closer to Leah on the bed.
I smiled at her. "I see no big deal in your question, so I will have to answer you," I told her."The answer please?" She demanded."You passed out Leah. We have to take you in here and attend to you. Now, the herbal drink you just finished taking is an antidote to the poison. Remember the dart? It contained a poisonous substance and that's what had gotten you weak. But don't worry, the drink you have taken will fix the problem in no distant time," Eric adjusted the blanket that was covering her body."You heard the man," I added.The alpha leaned closer to her bedside and reached for her right hand. "I'm sorry Leah about the way we treated you. I hope you can find a place in your heart and forgive me," he pointed at Eric, "likewise Eric.""Yes Leah, we are sorry for all your loss and we will help you to take vengeance on Revolutionists, as you had requested. But now Leah, we need you to help us," said Eric."You are our only hope now. Without your help, our quest to find the magic bo
Ammon looked exhausted nevertheless, he had no choice but to explain to the inquisitive witch. I'm sure he knows it was the right thing to do. If he must get all the help he wants from Leah then, he must be willing to open up and cooperate with her."It all started when my half-wolf brother conspired against me with some wolves. I was defeated. I'm ashamed to admit defeat but that was what happened," he bent down as he speaks. "I was banned from our pack and sent into exile."Startled, Leah responded. "This doesn't make any sense. I'm still trying to figure out what you have narrated has got to do with the magic book you seek?""Yes, it may not be connected to the magic book from the little explanation I have made so far but trust me, it does. Maybe you should listen to the full story as it happened." "You may proceed," Leah gave her the order to continue. "Yes, Leah a witch named Magaritha, I'm sure you have heard that name before, Helped him to fight against me with her powerful m
Hours have passed now, and we have long had our supper. Leah's health has improved significantly so far. The herbal mixture did the work of an antidote on her. For the first time, I was beginning to have so much freedom that, I could go outside all on my own, and that was what I did. I have been sitting alone at one of the benches built by the alpha. I stared at the moon and imagined all kinds of myths and folklore tales I have heard about the heavenly body. The moon has been said to play an important role in the world of magic and sorcery. Just like some werewolves needed the moonlight to activate the Lycan powers, so do some witches with advanced knowledge who needed the lunar light to activate some rare magic spells. I'm an amateur witch therefore, the prospect of digging to know exactly what kind of powers that can be tapped from the moon is out of the agenda. I kept gazing at the moon as well as enjoying my thought, when all of a sudden, I felt a hand patched at my back. It was
'Okay first, he placed his hand on my shoulders, my upper arms, and fingers, now that we have fallen into a moment of silence, what's next?' I reasoned."So tell me Loius, what was life like before the Revolutionists invaded the castle where did you and your kind live?" His hands began to move again. This time, his left hand touch the side of the rib down to my abdomen. Just what he wanted was something I can not figure out."Life was good, enjoyable and sweet," I replied to him with sweet words to describe how was before disaster struck. "Although I missed the-mother-figure in my life, lady Gia did her best to make me feel less ungrateful in life. She treated me like she was my mother. Not just me but, other orphaned witches who were brought to the castle felt the same way under her. She was all we had. She was the pride of the witches. All witches who were previously maltreated, or sent away by my wicked Aunt Magaritha, were all welcomed by lady Gia. I believe that was what made Mag
The alpha cackled for some seconds. "I thought you have to figure out how they were able to do that?""Don't be ridiculous, how am I going to do that? Come on!" I almost laughed aloud."Hey, you are a witch. Must I do all the digging for you all the time? Can't you use your magical powers to foretell the future?" He teased me but, I didn't take it lightly. Was he making fun of me because I'm falling short of exploiting my abilities as a witch?"You know what?" My voice sounded mean. At the same time, I moved my head away from his chest in protest of his annoying jokes."What?" He fixed his eyes on me. Perhaps, he is wondering if he had made me angry with his little-annoying joke."Just forget about sir! Keep your secrets to yourself, if you don't want to share them with me," I turned my face away from him and stared to my left indefinitely. In that way, I avoided any further eye contact with him. To make the situation more intense, I folded my arms like a housewife trying to take a st