Malik's jaw was set, and his mind raced with thoughts of how to confront Zora, the ever-treacherous lion. He knew the stakes were high, but he was bent on avenging his cause."I don't think that's a good idea, papa." Kieran retorted, his voice laced with concern. "I mean, we can get into the den alive, but I do not think we would be able to come out of the den, the same way we walked into it. What I saw there, it's next level. Look at the weapon at the hands of Qadaq, it would only take just a snap of the finger to make a kill. And you saw that I was happy that you responded with a good and decisive counter attack to save my life in the nick of time."Kieran moved to educate Meghan and Malik, on the recent development his eyes had witnessed. He had lost his mother, and possibly his sister, to this daunting journey, and he could not afford to lose anyone right now. "There is so much advanced machinery in there, and everything is just next level." He continued. "And I don't think anythi
****CALISTA'S POV****Cassandra came out of the tent; she had the warriors gather before her, and she went on to address them. She told them that Ubuntu is dead, that he willingly killed himself because he failed in his ten-year-long assignment. I could see the pain in the eyes of the warriors, upon hearing that their leader is dead, but they acted strong, appearing to be unfazed by Cassandra's words.Cassandra had them hold a minute of silence for him, and that made me wonder about the depth of her hypocrisy. I looked her, in her eyes, and I was utterly disgusted. My stomach gagged up within me, and I was close to puking my bowels out.I was infuriated, my face contorted with utter rage, but I tried to compose myself, and take charge of my emotions. I felt a strong urge to confront Cassandra, and prove before the whole warriors, that her statement is false, but what evidence do I have to support the claim that Ubuntu didn't commit suicide, but was murdered in cold blood, huh? What ev
******MALIK'S POV*******I sustained a lot of injuries while I fought Zora. Kieran and I had to find a safe spot in the woods, to stay for the meantime, so that I could properly heal and recover, before heading for the Lakewood pack. And when I was back on my feet. I set out to journey back to the Lakewood pack. It was a daunting task to head back to the Lakewood pack, to go in hopes of finding Melinda. It was almost impossible, but I had no choice but to risk it all, to go face Menelik even though the odds were gravely against me. After weeks of traveling through the dense forest, we finally arrived at the Lakewood pack. It took us twenty sunsets and sunrise to finally arrive at the pack. I couldn't take anything to chance, so I moved skeptically and meticulously through the dense woods to avoid getting into traps, and of course, getting into the hoax of bandits and slavers. And also, most importantly to make sure we don't arrive before the main entrance of the pack. My plan wa
I got out of the sacred forest, and I sneaked into the pack. I stayed in the shadows, and I found my way to Lebron Dave's chamber. I moved with stealth; I knew that I had to be careful, and that meant keeping a low profile.Lebron Dave was my friend from way back, and I was trying to link up with him. He will surely know a thing or two about Menelik and Melinda's whereabouts, and he would surely be able to help me in my quest.He was into business, but he had connections in the warriors and the higher chambers of the pack. His house was some Kilometers away from the pack's main building.I made my way to the back of Lebron's house, hoping to avoid detection. I stood at the back of the house, where the kitchen was located, and I studied the place for some seconds; there were no sounds coming from the whole house, and it seemed like the whole place was empty like there was not a single soul living in the house.I was surprised and skeptical. This was unlike Lebron Dave, there were alway
****Calista's POV****A WEEK LATERIn this past week, a lot of things have happened, but out of them all, it still fazed me the most, that Cassandra could stoop so low to have a thing with Ekun. I mean, I caught them red-handed in the act. They didn't see me, but I overheard them clearly. In public Cassandra would act as though there was nothing between Ekun and her, referring to him as a common warrior who was now on our side now, but in secret, he was boinking her all night long.She kept him in her chamber, and he was now her favorite or rather her lover. I couldn't help but guess that all these was the price she promised him for helping her execute Ubuntu, or she probably just took Ekun's offer, akin to the one he pitched to me, before he turned on Ubuntu and I.I have tried my best to move on, and not think about what he did to Ubuntu, but I just can't. Every time, I see Ekun, I remember, and I'm utterly disgusted, and it's sad that there's nothing I can do to avenge my loss. Bu
****Author's POV****AT THE LAKEWOOD PACKZora had opened Menelik's eyes to science, and technology, and Menelik was now looking for ways to secretly outwit Zora.He set up a research facility on the outskirts of the Lakewood pack to build classified weapons, and most importantly enhance and empower his warriors. He knew that Zora's werelions were more powerful and dominant than his werewolf warriors, so he was looking for ways to level the playing ground, beyond the natural.His chief scientist, Nikola Barrela, after five years of intensive research, came up with a serrum that could make an average werewolf more bigger and powerful, give them increased strength that's more than that of the normal werewolf or werelion, enhanced speed and agility, improved endurance and stamina, accelerated healing, enhanced senses and reflexes, enhanced capabilities, thereby making a super version of his warriors. All in all, Menelik wanted his warriors to be nothing less than monsters — a force that
The dimly lit room seemed to grow even darker, and Melinda's eyes widened as she absorbed the weight of Kieran's revelation. Melinda leaned in closer, her voice dripping with curiosity. "So you're saying, he was the Alpha's son…" Kieran's gaze flickered, "Yeah. Once…" He paused, allowing the weight of his words to sink in before continuing. "...And his brother is the current Alpha — Alpha Menelik. Wait, haven't you seen Menelik around?"Melinda shook her head, her eyes clouded with confusion. "Nope. I didn't see any Alpha Menelik. No one resembling an Alpha has spoken to me since I got here. I only found myself here in jail. Eating junks, handouts, and what have you…"A heavy silence fell upon them, accentuated by the sound of their own breaths echoing in the desolate room. With each passing moment, the harsh reality of their circumstances sinks deeper into their hearts.Kieran's voice broke the silence, "Damn, that's cold." He said, his words punctuated by a mix of anger and disgust
The warriors barged into the cell, whilst Melinda and Kieran were still discussing and deliberating on their escape plan. They attempted to bundle Melinda out of the cell, but Kieran and Melinda moved swiftly, and they tried to take advantage of the situation. They fought back, trying to make use of that opening to secure their release, but after a fierce battle, the warriors took control of the situation, flaring Felanium all over the place.Kieran was kept back in the cell. He roared in defiance, kicking the door with all his might, as the warriors took off with Melinda.They bound Melinda with Felanium chains, covered her head with a black bag, and they took her to the lab.Melinda was taken to the chamber in the center of the lab, and she was chained to a cylindrical bed-like structure in the chamber. The covering over her head was removed, and she opened her eyes, taking in her surroundings.She saw herself in the center of the lab, behind cold, sterile glass walls, chained to