"Malik!!! Malik!!!" I yelled, trying to dissuade him from attacking the Lakewood warriors all by himself, but he wouldn't listen. I didn't want him to get hit again, but it seemed like he was utterly enraged, and nothing would stop him, from releasing all rage he had bottled up inside of him."Everyone, get into the pack, and burn it to the ground…" I could hear Menelik's voice faintly, from the distance, even amidst the heavy battle cries. "And Hammy. Finish her now!!!" He growled.Explosions ripped through the air at once, reverberating with a bone-shaking intensity, sending shockwaves through the pack. The deafening blasts echoed off the surrounding trees, creating an atmosphere of chaos and danger.The battle raged on, explosions continuing to rock the surroundings, I could still see arrows flying all over the place. And as I was still surveilling my surroundings, breathing haphazardly, an explosive was thrown, at where I stood, and I instinctively picked it up, and threw it back,
Alpha Barak sat on a chair in his office, and he summoned his first son, Menelik. Menelik burst into the Alpha’s office, and he yelped, “Father, you called me.” “Menelik, I want you to lead the warriors, to capture Zora. Since he’s escaped from us, we’ve gone all out in search of him, but he has always slipped from us.” Alpha Barak stated.“Oh, Zora the werelion.” Menelik heaved a sigh, took a deep breath, and sat on a chair afterward.“Yes. Zora. I thought he’ll be a piece of cake for our warriors, that’s why I had the Gamma, Mangol, and a small group of warriors go after him, but they were unsuccessful. We even lost some warriors in the process, but I am trusting you to capture him, either dead or alive. Bring an end to his life, and that of his seeds, before he takes over our world with his seeds.” Alpha Barak stated with authority. “I will hold the fort, back here at home. I would have led the warriors myself, but I have important business to attend to.”“I’m at your service, Alp
Usually, after I was done with cooking for the Alpha’s family, I would dish the food unto the plates, and I would have to stand by whenever Alpha Barak and his family members were eating, and until the last person on the table finished their meal, I mustn’t leave the dining room. Menelik was a slow eater, I guess he often deliberately eat slowly, to make sure I wait on him for some extra minutes. It was crystal clear that Menelik was my biggest adversary.When he was finally done with his meal, I heaved a sigh of relief and I started to pack the used plates and utensils onto a tray. Menelik was still seating on the dining table, slowly sipping water from the glass cup.While I proceeded to the kitchen, I gaped at Menelik's face. His face was unreadable, but it seemed that he was up to something, I just couldn't pinpoint my speculation.While I was still staring at his face, I missed my steps, and in a split second, I tripped and fell. The ceramic plates that I was carrying, also fell
I was caressing my cheeks with an ointment that the nurse gave me. The ointment helped suppress the dreadful pains, that was oozing out of my head. Overall, my mind was at peace, and I loved it. I just wanted to enjoy my little euphoria while it lasts.For the first time in a long time, I was far away from the Alpha’s chamber, and Menelik’s stiff face, which haunts me just by looking at it. I’ve learned my lesson the hard way, and henceforth, I’ll try my best not to look at his face, at all. “Hey, Calista.” I heard a strong masculine voice behind me, and I immediately hid my ointment. I had forgotten that I was still in the hospital. I looked around, and I didn’t see anyone. “Hey, I want you, in the Alpha’s chamber, right now. I give you 30 seconds to get here.” When I heard the voice again, I realized that it was Menelik that just spoken to me. He mindlinked me, and he wanted me to get to the Alpha’s chamber, in thirty seconds. It was a long way out for goodness sake, I don’t know
“This salmon is simply divine,” said one guest, Zack Hogan, a business-oriented werewolf. He was responsible for building structures in our pack and beyond. “Where did you find such a talented chef?”“I have my sources,” Menelik replied with a wink, “But on a serious note, I am very lucky to have such talented individuals in our pack. They always go above and beyond to make sure our events are a success.”I overheard the conversation, and I was slightly annoyed, because why can’t he just acknowledge me as the talented chef, whose tears and pain delivered this wonderful meal?As the dinner progressed, the guests were treated to a variety of entertainment, including live music and performances by talented members of the pack. The atmosphere was electric, and everyone seemed to be having a wonderful time.“I know we’re all having a good time tonight, but I want to take a moment to discuss something of high importance with you all,” The Beta, Ras Tafari said, “As you all know, the Lakewood
I ran up the stairs as fast as my legs could carry me, panting and gasping for air. My heart was pounding in my chest, and I could feel the adrenaline gushing through my veins. I had no idea where I was going, I just knew that I had to get far away from Menelik.I let my emotions take over me, and until I heard a loud growl from afar, it didn’t even occur to me that I had just carried out a fool’s errand. Bursting out of Menelik’s presence with anger, was a risky move on its own, not to even mention disobeying his order. Although Menelik was not yet the Alpha, he commanded respect from everyone in the pack; no one dared to defy his orders. When I heard a loud growl from afar off, it dawned on me, that I had tickled Menelik’s fury, and I was in great trouble. I was frightened, but I tried to suppress the growing sensation of panic. At this point, there was no going back for me. It’s left to destiny to dictate my fate. I just kept running around haphazardly in the pack house, looking f
The moment, the warriors laid my body to rest in the sacred forest, a grand staircase appeared before me, and I automatically ascended upwards. It wasn’t a matter of choice, I guess this was my new chapter.The stairs led, to the top of the biggest structure that I have ever seen in my life. The structure was atop the moon. I was stopped at the entrance and I couldn’t move any further. I couldn’t help but exude awe and astonishment as I made my way up the stairs. I had never seen anything like the edifice in front of me. As far as the eye could see, it appeared to be a ship that has no end.As I got closer to the enormous building, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. It was embellished with elaborate carvings and decorations, and it appeared to be made of some kind of glittering metal. The ship turned out to be a building of some type, and I gazed up at the imposing edifice, wondering what secrets it hid behind its walls.I was still gawking at the enormous structure, and I failed t
I tried to open my eyes, and I was still hit by an array of lights, then I instinctively shut my eyes in an effort to drown out the overwhelming stimuli. But I soon realized, from the inside of my eyelid, that there has been a change in my environment. I inhaled deeply before slowly opening my eyes once more, and I was able to concentrate this time around. Then, I found myself at the Lakewood pack clinic. I was surprised to find myself here, in the same room, where care was administered to me when Menelik disfigured my face with ceramic shards, but the difference between now and then, was that I didn’t feel any pain on any part of my face or my body. I could recognize the antiseptic odor and the pristine white walls in the clinic, but I was unable to recall how I had arrived there.Then, it dawned on me, that I have been granted a second chance at life by the moon goddess. I was with the moon goddess one moment, and the other I was back at the Lakewood pack, to continue living my mise
"Malik!!! Malik!!!" I yelled, trying to dissuade him from attacking the Lakewood warriors all by himself, but he wouldn't listen. I didn't want him to get hit again, but it seemed like he was utterly enraged, and nothing would stop him, from releasing all rage he had bottled up inside of him."Everyone, get into the pack, and burn it to the ground…" I could hear Menelik's voice faintly, from the distance, even amidst the heavy battle cries. "And Hammy. Finish her now!!!" He growled.Explosions ripped through the air at once, reverberating with a bone-shaking intensity, sending shockwaves through the pack. The deafening blasts echoed off the surrounding trees, creating an atmosphere of chaos and danger.The battle raged on, explosions continuing to rock the surroundings, I could still see arrows flying all over the place. And as I was still surveilling my surroundings, breathing haphazardly, an explosive was thrown, at where I stood, and I instinctively picked it up, and threw it back,
Malik and Melinda chose to be put in chains and cuffs, ready to be taken back to Alpha Menelik, against my wish, and I had no choice but to lead them out of the pack, to the battlefront. I walked behind them, as we neared Lakewood's pack camp outside our pack.There were several tents in their camp, but there was one big tent at the center, and I automatically assumed that that would be their Alpha tent. So we sauntered in that direction.And as we got closer to the tent, the Lakewood pack warriors trooped out of their tents, and the gazes of some, who were parading the pack, stretching as far as the eyes could see, shifted to us as we sauntered forwards. Some of them were jeering and making mocking gestures towards us, as we walked, but that didn't faze me one bit, I was only focused on the task at hand.A number of the Lakewood pack warriors formed a wall outside the big tent, with each of them wielding heavy metal weapons, pointing them in our direction."Stop there!!!" A gruffy
Ramsey and I were joined by the other Alphas in the bunker.The other Alphas made us know, that the Lakewood warriors had surrounded the pack, and they didn't give chase, nor did they pursue our own warriors into the pack as we retreated. The Lakewood warriors were only standing round, successfully putting the pack under siege.And that made me question their motive — because if the Lakewood warriors are truly here for battle, why can't they just waltz in, and finish the battle? Because it was crystal-clear that we were losing the war to the Lakewood pack, and it was glaring, even to the blind, that we were on the back foot, even in our own backyard.I was fed up and frustrated, and it scared me to the bone, to learn that the face of battle, that the face of warfare had evolved, beyond fists, claws, and fangs, to now explosives, and speedily moving silver bullets.The warriors reported, that with these new innovations, the Lakewood pack outmatched and outwitted them, annihilating and
"Ok. The pack is all clear now!" Melinda breathed, her heart pounding in her chest.Melinda, Ramsey, and I stood in the middle of the pack, gazing round at the empty structures, save for the scanty warriors who were holding their grounds inside of the pack. Melinda, Ramsey, and I had escorted the young ones, and the women, who couldn't volunteer in the battle to safety. "Ok I'm going to join the warriors in battle…" Melinda let out a low growl, her eyes booming with intensity. "I have to go, even the scores…""No…" I boomed with authority, holding her by her hand. "You ain't going, nowhere, Mel. I don't want them to capture you again, or even turn you against us, as they did to Kieran…""I gotta go, Mom." Melinda retorted, her face entwined with worry. "I know Kieran would surely be out there. And um, I don't know, I have to…""But you said, he was all out of control, and he doesn't recognize us anymore…" I said in a curious tone, my voice laced with sorrow, as I gazed intently at Me
The shadow warriors sprung up to action at the nick of time, and they caught Cassandra in the air, just before she could attack Ubuntu. They knocked her to the ground, they cuffed her hands, and they made her sit back in her seat.The hall was booming with silent tension, and the rest of the congress watched in silence, as their Alpha was being disgraced by her own warriors."Y'all see, she's a nuisance…" Ubuntu smirked. "But this is a serious allegation, Ubuntu." Adonis Graham chimed in. He was the Alpha of Woodbury Pack."He's lying…" Cassandra yelled, her face crumpled and distorted with rage. "Tell them, he's lying, Calista.""His words are true…" I muttered. "I can confirm that it's true. Alpha Cassandra herself, narrated the true version of the cause of the destruction of Ridgewood to both Ubuntu and I before she tried to murder Ubuntu...""What!" Cassandra bellowed. "You're taking sides with this traitor!!!" "No, I ain't. I'm just done playing this delicate game with you." I
******CALISTA'S POV*****"So, was that all that happened???" I quipped, sighing deeply, a great sense of weariness sweeping over me."Yeah, Mom," Melinda responded, her voice laced with subtle fury, as she laid her head on my shoulder.We were both seating on the bench outside the room, where Malik was being treated in the pack's clinic.Melinda just narrated the gruesome, heart-wrenching, and calamitous chain of events that happened, after we were separated from each other, and I just couldn't help but feel a great wrench of sadness. My spirit was heavy, and my heart ached with unspoken agony.I was close to tears, but I tried to hold myself together. I tried to picture the sleepless nights, the grueling events, the pain, the agony — that my family had to go through, all because of me, but I just couldn't. It was so hard for me to process.I thought about it, back and forth, and the fact that I brought Kieran and Melinda into the world, only for them to go through tribulations upon t
Malik tried to defend himself, but the energy remaining in his frail muscles was only a tiny fraction of Hammy's, and there was nothing he could do, other than to lie there, and humbly receive death blows from the boy he raised from birth.Melinda was shell-shocked, and for a second, she found it hard to believe, that her own twin brother, would viciously go up against her, and their Papa — Malik. For a second, she wondered why he won't even answer to Kieran anymore, but Hammy. Melinda was so shocked, that she couldn't even retaliate to Hammy's brutal blows.The Lakewood warriors aimed guns at Melinda but they couldn't shoot, because of the crowd, at the square. The scene was chaotic, and the warriors were trying to take control of the situation. The junior officers tried to disband the crowd, but they wouldn't leave.The whole of the Lakewood pack was stunned and thrilled, by the recent turn of events. and they wanted to stay at the square, to watch the showdown. It was as though th
*****AUTHOR'S POV*****The whole of Lakewood Pack stood at the pack square, all gloating and murmuring amongst themselves, as they stared down at the helpless Malik, with some pups even throwing stones and specks of dirt, at Malik who was kept in a silver cage fitted to the center of the stage for all to see.Malik was weak and almost powerless. He had withstood vicious attacks and beatdown, from Menelik's puppets, all week long since he arrived at Lakewood pack. They didn't stop the assault for a minute, save for the occasional moments, they'd stop to force some food and water down Malik's throat. Malik often rejected the food, and sometimes he'd try to summon his fangs to stop the warriors, but the warriors had to find a way to boycott Malik's defense. They had to use any means possible to see to it that Malik was fed, that he ate something, for it was all on Menelik's order.Menelik also made sure Malik was bruised, battered, tortured, and manhandled at Lebron Dave's abandoned c
"I won't harm you, kid," I resounded, placing my left hand on his shoulder. "...but that's only if you'll answer my question. You're a guard, and I know you hear rumors that even the whole pack does not get to hear about. So, you ought to know Malik's whereabouts; the fellow question is the Alpha's brother, and I wanna know, whether he's still…""Ooh, that's even who you're talking about…" He chuckled, and sat up slightly, looking me dead in the eyes. I was amazed at how his once fearful guise suddenly turned to a confident one, in a couple of seconds. "Well, he is on the stage at the square right now, and he's about to be executed… just like you are…" he groaned. And the next thing I saw was the bruised guard suddenly raising a gun at me. And before I knew it, he pulled the trigger, and a bullet came running at my head, but I dodged it, at the nick of time."Waoh," I exclaimed. My face turned red, a solar-red-hot fury streaming from me, and I unleashed all my anger upon him. Befor