Hector's pov

Hector roaming about the room completely tensed and anxious. Intrusive thoughts, ideas and images visited his mind uninvited. Hector completely stumped, paced around the room.

“You just have to relax Hector. Just like the Lycan King rightly said, we just have to take our time.”

“Mother how do you expect me to stay calm. You of all people should know that we're in the most critical and crucial moment ever and just one word from Hireath, everything we suffered getting to the point will all go to waste. Don't tell me to calm down when you know what is at stake.”

“Hector I completely understand you because I have been with you from the very beginning.”

“Mother, we are doomed. Everything we have fought so hard for is about crumbling down. Let's just leave immediately. As fast as we can before Hireath tells everyone the truth.”

“No way Hector. We are not leaving just like that. Not now that we're so close to achieving and attaining success. We will see this till the very end.”

“But mother, what about Hireath? I feel she has something up her sleeve. Are you scared for our lives? We have nothing to save ourselves should things go south.”

“I don't know you to be a coward. I know you to be a brave king who is always positive. There is absolutely nothing for you to be worried about. Don't be a chicken and man up to your responsibility as the Alpha of the Halo clan Incase you have forgotten who you truly are.”

“Mother , call me whatever you want to . But one thing is for sure, and it is that I regret everything. I regret listening to you. I allowed Vera use you manipulate me.”

“Now is not the time for apportioning blames. But if that will make you feel any better, I put the blame on myself. Oh yes … I am the reason for our present predicament. I have been nothing but a bad and terrible mother to you. I don't even deserve to live. Do you feel better now?” Luna Emelda broke down in tears.

Hector came to a point of self awareness to the recognition of the fact that the words he had said to his mother during a tantrum hurt her.

“Mother, I'm sorry for the terrible things I said. I wasn't thinking right and as a result I said foolish things I shouldn't have.”

“Hector, I know it's not easy for you. But it's just as hard for me the same way it's hard for you. We're all going through tough and difficult times together. So it is okay for you to put the blame on me when the burden becomes unbearable. I'll gladly take the cross from you. It is my duty as your mother.”

“Mother, I'm worried about Hireath. Her silence is putting me on the edge. I'm trying to brace myself for what is to come but the fear of the unknown not only scares me but it is scrambling my brain. My brain is foggy and I can't seem to process my thoughts.”

“Hector, let's not bother ourselves about that at the moment. I doubt she has any ulterior motives. If she wanted to expose us, she would have done that long before now. I'm also concerned about her keeping calm and mute on this issue. But I know Hireath, if she wanted to blow our cover, she wouldn't be this hesitant.”

“You really think so, Mother?

Luna Emelda smiled as she reached out her hand and placed it on Hector's chin.

“I know so, Hector. Let's not worry ourselves unnecessarily. Our major concern now should be how we go about producing your ex Luna queen everyone is athirst to see.”

“Exactly, what I'm thinking about Mother. The Lycan King, the committee of elders and the other prestigious and prominent persons are all agog to know her whereabout. And we both know we can't dare to tell them that their beloved queen is the mysterious woman in question. The thought of this kills me.”

“Calm your nerves Hector. You are stronger than how you are portraying yourself to look like.”

“If I'm to be honest mother, I wish that at this point I can dissociate myself from all of this mess.”

“I have an idea.”

“What idea mother. I don't not want any of your crazy ideas that would complicate things and make things more messier than they already seem.”

“So long my crazy idea aids in proffering solution to the problems the Halo clan is severely faced with.”

“Speak Mother. At this point I'm willing to hear whatever dangerous and absurd plan of yours.”

“I'm of the suggestion that we hire someone that will act as the Luna queen.”

“What– Mother how can you suggest something like that. We both know that the real Luna queen is Hireath and she lives here as the queen. How do we bring an imposter in her presence?”

“Think about it Hector. What other alternative do we have? Everyone here is bent on seeing her and at this point if we can provide her, then we'll have to go back to square one. And we both know we don't want that. We cannot afford to start all over, not after how much we have suffer and gone through to get to where we are right now. If we have to fake it to get what we want, then I'm down to do anything and whatever it takes.”

“Mother I know we have reached a dead end at the moment. But I just want us to carefully think of the consequences of the trickery path we are about to follow.”

“No matter how risky this may sound. I am ready to go down this perilous path.”

“Mother, we need to think this through.”

“Hector I'm done thinking. It's time for us to act. Let's just get over with this plan.”

“So how do we get someone perfect willing to play this role regardless of the risk?”

“That is what we should worry about. Getting a perfect character for this role.”