Vera"Vera!" A familiar voice called, breaking me out of my pain. Dimly, I saw the frame of a man. I couldn't make out his face but he was calling my name and running towards me. Who could it be? Fred? No way…. I was still lying on the floor somewhere within Alpha Joash's chambers. Fred can't be here."Vera Clams! Stay with me! I've got you… it's me! It's me, Fred. Stay with me!" He yelled and squatted beside me. "Who the hell did this to you!?" He grunted.Now, that was typical of Fred. He cussed under his breath and with one hand, he pulled the edges of my torn cloth together. He slid the other arm beneath me and scooped me into his arms. "Beta Derrick sent me to get you… I've got you… and it's okay," he whispered and carried me out of the premises.When I woke up, it was a new day. I was at the pack's clinic and my face was heavy with bandages plastered here and there."Nice to have you back. It's good to be alive," Fred said, trying to sound comical. I tried to smile but every m
VeraWalking out of the office, I met Pete, she was waiting by the door. Without blinking or greeting, I brushed past her, storming away like a wind."I told you to leave already," Pete yelled."Tell that to your brother who summoned me to resume!" I gritted and walked away without another glance at her.My destination was unclear and I just kept walking. All that I read in the letters was visible in my head as I walked. I began to doubt my father. I tried to think down memory lane, trying to remember if I had any suspicion about him, but it was all blank, there was nothing. He was a trustworthy and loyal servant to Alpha Simpson. The only thing that stood out was his excessive worries about the instability of the pack which was caused by Alpha Simpson's capabilities. My Father usually discussed the susceptibility of the pack to various attacks with my mother. A man of such concern cannot betray his pack.They were all fabricated! There is no way my father will do all of that! I yel
VeraI had a mission; to steal some of my father's letters from Alpha Joash's cabinet. I couldn't sleep all night. As soon as it was dawn, I rose to my feet and began to prepare for the day. Thankfully, I will be the first in the office so it was a done deal.As usual, I greeted the guard stationed outside the office and made my way in swiftly. Without much ado, I went straight to Alpha Joash's cabinet. The first problem was how to unlock the cabinet. I didn't notice the code when he opened it the previous day. But I wasn't deterred.I marched towards the cabinet with determination. Without knowing what to do, I pushed the door lightly and to my surprise, it flung open.I was taken aback but I didn't back off. My father's chest was sitting in a corner of the upper part of the cabinet. The crack on it was still visible. I dragged it forward and lifted the cover. It was also unlocked. The letters were neatly arranged inside the chest.Carefully, I pulled out the chest and flicked out a
VeraI thought I had seen it all. What the heck is he planning to do with me again? At this rate, I might just drop dead. I stopped in my tracks and turned around with trepidation. Hands folded behind, head buried in pain. I took baby steps towards him.I stood in front of him but he didn't give me any attention nor did he say anything. I remained on my feet, hurting badly. My lips began to swell and blood drained slowly from my cuts, staining the floor.Is this another way he wanted to punish me? I wish I could look straight into his eyes and tell him how I feel.I was feeling weak but I remained on my feet waiting for the next order. I was feeling it, I knew that I could slum at any time, but I wanted to see how far I could go. I will see this to the end.Suddenly, the door opened behind me and a familiar voice boomed into my ears."Your Highness. Dr Fred Dante reporting in your presence," the intruder said and I froze. I had felt his scent before he spoke up.Fred walked past me a
VeraThe sun had peaked when I walked out of the office. I grunted and blinked hard as its rays penetrated my eyes and my bandaged lips. My strength was failing and I dangled here and there. I hadn't taken many steps before I tripped. I began to crash down but the guard outside the office held me up. "Are you alright?" He asked as he helped me to a seat. I couldn't answer him as my pain and dizziness got a larger part of me. I became drowsy and it felt like I was in a trance."What the heck are you still doing here!? I told you to get out of here! I don't want to see you!" Alpha Joash's voice boomed into my ears and I sprang to my feet."Yes, No sir…" I slurred."Are you alright? Should I call a maid?" The guard's concerned voice filled my ears and I opened my eyes. I held him and looked around, Alpha Joash was not in sight. I just had an illusion.I sighed in relief and forced myself to concentrate. With eyes wide open, and glittering legs, I ran far away from the office.I was sup
Vera"I am sorry… I can't do…" I slurred but the man grabbed my arm and with an enormous force, he flung me away. I landed a few distance from him and within a twinkle of an eye he was standing before me again."You are sorry because you can't do it? Don't you get it? You don't have a choice here!" The man yelled. He dragged me up again and glared ferociously into my eyes. I knew there was no second chance for me.A rattling noise filled the air. Within a twinkle of an eye, it graduated from a low noise to a loud noise. The man began to shift. I was about to be gored by an angry wolf. I felt an adrenaline rush in my blood, it drowned my weakness for a moment and my energy spiked like liquid hot lava.Either in my human form or wolf form, I didn't stand a chance against him. So I didn't care to shift. I just stood there with his minions closing in on me. Their swords were set before them and I wondered why they were doing this. Just one of them could snap my neck and it would be over.
VeraAs the horse tore through the wild, pain rocked my body and I groaned relentlessly. Despite the pain, I still felt safe to be away from my killers. Although I wasn't totally safe! I was whisked away by strangers! They might be another set of abusers who wanted to take advantage of me. As far as I was concerned, I had become a pawn in a conspiracy that was way beyond me.With my adrenaline gone, I felt feeble like a reed. Fatigue like a fitting cloak descended on me and I could hardly keep my eyes open. Gradually, my vision became dim and I lost control. We were still in the wild when I lost consciousness. When I came around, I was lying on the floor in a familiar basement. It was the secret basement where I used to have my training with Killan and Fred.This is Killan's property. How did I get here? My saviours brought me here? If that was the case, Killan and Fred weren't my saviour. If they were, they wouldn't rescue me and dump me here.As I struggled to rise to my feet, I he
Vera"Just take it cool with yourself. It's a miracle that you are standing on your feet already," Killan warned as I flung my swords without direction. It's been a few days since I had come around and I was going crazy because I had lost my moves. Killan and Fred complained that I was pushing myself too hard but I just couldn't take it. The wounds I had on my arms were almost healed up but they made it difficult to wield a sword and they wanted me to just sit, lazing around."They won't just get better, I have to train with them," I fired back as usual and I was surprised that Killan responded. He had never responded before."You are over-exerting them. Do you think that is rehabilitation? Nah! You could cause more harm than good.""Really? You should have told me earlier," I mouthed and dropped the swords fearfully. Killan chuckled and I charged at him."If you are lying to me, I will kill you," I yelled, aiming to punch him."You are still exerting your arm, stubborn chick," he ca
Vera"Where is my Alpha? Is he safe? You are supposed to be with him, why are you here and alone?" I asked Targon but he did not respond. He looked around suspiciously before speaking up."My lady, why are you here? I thought you were with his Highness. We need to get out of here, it isn't safe here. You can't afford to wander around. Didn't you hear the land tremor and roarings?""Roaring?""Yes. The fight between His Highness and King Jason is getting tougher. If we aren't joining the fight we shouldn't wander around. We should leave as soon as possible." He said and pulled out a sword from the quiver that slung down his waist."Let's go," he said and handed the sword to me."You haven't answered my question," I persisted as we walked away."I had been protecting the remnants of our people. I wasn't with his Highness. I only went to see him because I was on an assignment… And when I was at Alpha Joash's camp earlier, he was doing well.""You were on assignment…What assignment?" I as
JoashThe once peaceful woods became heated up and knew no rest. The sound of my father's army rocked the ground in every direction and I couldn't make a head of his location. The sound of cries and howling ricocheted through the woods intermittently, giving it an eerie feeling.I still couldn't link up with Vera but I didn't let the thought weigh me down. I didn't stand still. I continued to move and relied on my men that were dispersed for information.Suddenly, a mighty roar filled the woods. It was no one but my father. My mind skipped a beat even the birds and animals in the woods scurried away. Just like the old days, Father is here and I am just a few steps ahead of him.I was planning on linking Derrick up when his voice boomed into my head."Yobe Yasmine and the two men that were with him are…""Enough!" I yelled at Derrick and came to a screeching halt. With my eyes closed I gave my last respect to the humble souls and with a heavy heart I continued on my path. I must make
SilasMy father stood tall in his human form and snatched up his sword again. He began to point it at me. But I didn't fidget. I lowered my head in surrender. Since he couldn't do it at his first attempt, I knew he wouldn't do it now."Do not underestimate me son," he laughed like a maniac.Wait. What if he also has supernatural abilities? What if he can hear my thoughts?… No way."Prove to me that you have nothing to do with Joash!" Father yelled and brought his sword to my throat.He snarled at me and with the look in his eyes, I knew he meant business. If I messed up, he would cut me into two.Why is he overly angry? Heat flowed from my head to my toes. I felt cold inside but I stood tall and remained unshakened"Prove to me son!" He yelled.I needed to do something. I needed to do something to clear whatever doubt that was in my father's head."White Wolf Army!" I called my army."Responding! Commander!" They echoed back."Go into the woods. Slay everyone that seemed suspicious. A
Silas I rode towards my father, wondering what was going on in his head. "What do you think? We blew up the wrong place in our first attempt. What do you think about this time?" Father asked."This time?" I asked, looking at his soldiers as they galloped towards Joash's location."Yes, the latest information about Joash's location. Do you think we can get him for good?""Oh!" I thought carefully before speaking up. "Yes! Even if we miss him, he can't continue running, he would eventually be caught. But since he was already aware that we are coming after him, it is safe to assume that he is well prepared for us. We can't underestimate him," I said and a tight smile played on my father's lips."Why are you always guarded around me? It makes you suspicious," Father said and I swallowed the lump in my throat."Wait for me, let us conquer Joash, then the world will be under our feet. And it is now, our victory over him." He said and rode briskly into the wild.Slowly, I rode from behind
Joash"Let's talk. You should speak up! You son of a gun! Good move to have left your hideout. We razed it down only to discover that you are not there. Good move. Anywhere you are, do not stay static, be on the move, we are coming after you." Silas' voice boomed into my head and I grimaced."We have been made. We should be alert," I mind linked Derrick, telling him about the new development. I also informed the guard who was with me. We became more alert and held our weapons tightly.We had just walked some distance when I felt a connection inside of me. It was Vera. My wolf recognized her immediately and leapt for joy. I was engaged too but I didn't speak to her, for me, it wasn't the right time."It's Vera. Let's speak with her," Jack said into my mind. But I didn't need such a diversion now, I had to be more alert now if I wanted to return to her alive. "I can't respond now," I said to Jack and matched onwards. Jack became grumpy. He whimpered and laid down quietly without utteri
JoashSilas tried to mind-link me several times but I shut him out of my mind. I didn't want to speak with him. He put my mate in the lion's mouth and wanted me to speak with him, no way!My men and I were done and it was time to leave. The one who was costumed to look like me sat confidently on the horse like he was winning an award. He was wearing my robe and his face was well covered. His frame on the horse looked just like mine. The resemblance forced a bitter smile on my lips."What is your name?" I asked him as I walked towards the horse. "Yobe Yasmine," the man responded tightly."Yobe…" I called but became speechless. I could feel my heart in my mouth… my heart was pounding fast. I had conquered lands and packs but I wasn't immune to this. It was the first for me. No one has ever willfully died in my place."I can't protect you… but from this day on, your people have become my people," I said in a whisper. He heard and nodded. He drew his right fists to his chest. I did the s
VeraThe walk was as long as I had expected. It was just like the way it was when I was brought down there.I was wary of Blake. I was not just following him blindly, I was alert. But after following him for a while, I simmered down."He won't try any trick now. He knows that you will overpower him easily." "Viola!" I yelled. It's been a long time since my wolf spoke up. She whimpered wearily inside of me and went quiet again. The recent turn of events must have been overwhelming for her.Suddenly, Blake came to a halt. I also halted and clenched my fists as I waited for him. He turned around slowly and looked at me, his eyes were filled with hatred and disdain."We should go our separate ways from here. Follow the next turn on your left, it will lead you to a familiar path… We will meet again," he said with a chilling voice.I was about to speak up when two men jumped out of nowhere. I froze and thought they were aiming for me but I wasn't their target. They fell in front of Blake
Vera I was very close, so close to the shrubs- a precise long jump would take me out of the grass less terrain. But I was already out of breath. My heart was beating fast and my strength was no more.I couldn't dare to look back anymore, the sound was so close. I knew if I continued to linger in the open, I would be caught.With the last ounce of strength in me, I lifted myself up and pushed myself forward. It was my last try but I didn't make it. Instead of stumbling into the grass, I landed just by the side.Without looking back, I felt the arrival of the horde. They were still at a distance but I was sure that they would be able to see me since that had emerged. The hair on the back of my head stood up and I choked up. Fear gripped my heart and I couldn't look behind me. I swayed to the right and to the left as I tried to maintain my balance and surge forward. I just needed a few steps to get out of the way but my legs suddenly felt heavy. They were so heavy and I couldn't lift t
Vera Blake rose to his feet and swayed here and there. I couldn't tell if he saw me or not but as he rose up, he began to limp in my direction. This was my chance, he was broken and I could kill him now. If I killed him, I would be helping my mate who had vowed to kill him and at the same time, I would be disrupting whatever Prince Silas had in mind for keeping him alive. But he was once my mate… Even if I had rejected him and our connection had been severed, I still couldn't kill him. No, I can't do it.Seeing my timidity, I jumped ahead and went my way. One thing was sure, I must not be caught by him.The sound of the on coming armies was getting closer. I lifted my head and took a long look into the wild. My heart skipped a beat as my wolf eyes caught some sparks of dust from a distance. I felt light headed as I looked in front of me. The armies were closing up on me, and not only that, I seemed to be running in their direction. Quickly, I changed direction, my destination was th