ALPHA KARIM I sent Laika back to my tent with two warriors. I did not want her to face the heat of what would follow. The Wolf Council had gone down to the meeting room to hold a meeting as they said. I could not let Laika go, I could not let my people suffer either, they were two important decisi
LAIKA "Hold out your hand," Karim said and walked up to me. "Keep your legs apart." He went behind me. "I am ready," I said in a husky voice. "Now, take in a deep breath and focus on what you want to control." I did as he said. I took in a deep breath and opened my eyes. He had staked a few lo
LAIKA I walked behind him and placed my hands on his shoulders. He opened his eyes and looked at me. I smiled at him and squeezed gently. He placed his hand on mine and smiled. "Come and join me," he said with a huff. I straightened up and pull down my dress. Then I walked into the tub, in front
LAIKA Karim kissed my forehead. "We must go to them." He offered me his hand and took it. Once I was on my feet, he smoothened my hair. "Do not worry, everything would be alright." I nodded. I love him for always being positive in situations like this. He always sees the good in everything. I was
LAIKA “Are you happy now?” elder Akim said to the both of us. Look at the blood of all these people, spilled because of your disobedience and selfishness.” Before I could blink, Karim was up, and his hands went around Elder Akim’s neck, and he lifted him by the neck. I stood immediatel
LAIKA “It is not arguable.” He stood from the fur and went over to take his clothes. “No, no, Karim, your people need you...” “What people? The people that do not care about me or my happiness? The people that expect everything from me but are willing to give me nothing? Th
LAIKA We climbed up the mountain without words. The only sounds heard were our footsteps and the scratching of weapons. I do not know what Karim was thinking, but I knew he was in a grim mood. His mood was so gloomy that even the sun seemed not to shine bright enough. It has been hour
LAIKA Seeing the soup and bread made me feel worse. I have never felt this way before. I could not control the urge to vomit any longer, so I shot off Karim and threw up. “Laika?” Karim called, coming after me. His voice was saddened with concern, and I hated it. He was worried