Bounce's POV
Huge thuds of footsteps were approaching me but I didn't give up running. The footsteps were like that of a big wolf running. The effect was so scary and I continued running but my little feet made it hard for me to run. As I continued to run I knew if I didn't want to get caught I had to hide. I looked around to see where I could hide but all I could see was trees. Then I remembered what my papa told me about the usefulness of a tall tree when I'm in trouble. Papa told me that when I'm in trouble I should climb a very tall tree that doesn't have its branches bent to the ground. Since I was a child I was a good climber. Now is the usefulness of it.All that is happening now was so confusing to me. I left my house not long enough to visit my grandma. I know I'm too young to roam about in the pack but since my pack is a very peaceful one even a crawling child won't be in any way hurt. But now coming back, this peaceful pack now seems so disturbed. I could hear distant screams which I don't know the cause of. I just said a prayer to the moon goddess that things will be well.My papa is a very peaceful man even with the way he is a powerful man. He wouldn't even allow other packs to war against him. He would try to make peace at all costs and even give them what they want. This didn't always go well with my mama because she was bred to go to war. Being mated to my papa she didn't have a choice but to be calm.My papa's calmness is the reason we are not too rich like other packs who love war. Well I as a child loved the peace of our pack. We don't even fight because fighting is a punishment in our pack.I could hear the wolf running towards the tree that I climbed. I don't know how true it is that wolves can't climb high trees but I did it anyway. Then I remembered that werewolves have a sensitive smell, so I needed to mask my smell. Even in my confused state I still remembered what papa told me about how to mask my scent with a leaf. I quickly cut a leaf and squeezed out the juice and rubbed it off my body. That was how I did until I was sure that my scent was really masked.The wolf smelt the tree and ran back to the woods. I sighed when its scent finally left the vicinity. I was too afraid to get down because I didn't even know if he just masked his scent like I did.After a while, my legs were starting to go really numb and painful. I slowly got down from the tree and with my leg touching the ground, pain was surely inevitable since my leg was trying to get back to normal. I quickly checked my surroundings to make sure the coast was clear. I took to my heels. I needed to warn my papa of this strange happening. I ran as fast as my little leg could carry me but I started to slow down when I saw a body lying on the ground. I moved closer and saw that it was lifeless. I was so scared that my already pounding heart skipped. This is the first time I would see a dead man. Although I'm eight years old and a very pampered one, it was easy for me to know that it is a patrol guard that was laying there lifeless. I didn't know who exactly it was because blood and dirt had covered his face.I thought that some sort of a beast would have done this so I kept running to go relate all I saw to my papa but the more I ran the more I saw. It was like war had happened in our pack. I was so scared that I cried out for my papa and mama. I ran so hard not minding if I could hurt myself. I didn't even mind if my heart will suddenly jump out. I was too terrified to stop.Not only were bodies of men lying everywhere, but women, pups too were not exempted. Even buildings were burnt down. This isn't a war, it is a mass massacre. Even in wars people have to fight back but all I'm seeing here is just the bodies that belong to us. I looked at the pack house, although it was still standing but it was stained with blood.This was the thing my papa has been trying to avoid all these years. I then think in my heart that this would be done by rogue wolves who are looking for a place for their packs. I moved closer then I saw a lot of wolves which are not from our pack. I haven't been to other packs so I don't know where they are from and I'm still too young to be able to identify a rogue.Today is the first time that I appreciate that I wasn't a big guy. At age eight, I still look like a five year old pup and this was very disturbing to mama being that an Alpha breed should have been more built than that talk more of a whole lycan alpha. A normal lycan has the ability to grow three times faster than a normal werewolf stature but I didn't even match up to a normal alpha wolf. Papa was not disturbed since he is just a normal alpha wolf but when he was mated to my mama he became a lycan alpha.I sneaked into our pack's hall that looked like a throne house . It was then I realised that none of this was the work of a rogue because I know an alpha if I see one. I saw more than three alphas standing in the pack's hall."Now we should move to the next pack since this is done," one said.In their conversation I discovered that it wasn't because they had personal grudge with our pack or papa but because they have greed for more wealth and vast land. I wondered why they were doing this. They killed everyone in our pack. That seems not so fair on my papa.Yes my papa and mama where are they? I scanned the room to see if I would see them, then I saw a figure lying on the floor at a corner. I stealthily moved closer then it became my mama. There were a lot of wounds on her body."No" I cried softly.Mama is a lycan and a very strong one. She does tell me stories of how she would war beside her father and take down hundreds of wolves in minutes. I've not seen my mother fight before but I've seen her train and I know she's very good. I looked again and saw a lot of wolves that were not ours on the floor.I was still thinking when I saw my mama move her hand."Mama," I called.I didn't want those people to come and know that she's still alive.Mama opened her eyes slowly and she looked very weak. I was so happy that I began to cry. Mama smiled a bitter smile and touched my tearful cheek."Don't cry, my boy," she said weakly."Mama what happened?" I asked sniffing."Ahhh be quiet" mama cautions since my voice was a bit loud.I nodded severally."Listen carefully to what I want to say to you today, Bounce," she said weakly.I had to move my ears closer to hers so I could hear what she was trying to tell me. My heart was shattered in pieces that tears couldn't stop flowing as I saw my ever frivolous mama who was too weak to talk."Don't be like your father who is too kind and underestimates people. Make sure you grow so big that you can conquer anything that comes your way. That is the revenge I asked for all these. Look carefully at all those people who ruined your home and killed hundreds of your people to make sure they are never able to find their place close to you. Make sure you make them your footstool Bounce. Make sure....." Her voice wavered." Mama don't talk anymore. I'll find a way to break us out" I said confidently.Mama shook her head." It's too late, son. I've lost too much blood to survive" she struggled to say." No, we can still do something," I said confidently.I tried to pull her up but because I was so small I couldn't even shift her position but I didn't give up. Papa has always told me not to give up."You have to go if you want to live to avenge our death" she groaned." No" I shouted, forgetting that I was supposed to be silent if I wanted to rescue my mama. I regret what I did immediately."You have to run," mama pleaded.I looked at her then to the people who were already staring at me, then to my already dead papa whose heart was ripped out and placed beside him. My heart heaved at the brutality at which my parents were murdered. Now I was so desperate to survive. I looked at their faces with a very angry look. The four leaders. Even if I had to pass through the lion's den so as to survive, I would and come back for them.I began to run thinking they would follow me but to my surprise they didn't even do as if they noticed me. They just went back to their discussion. I was glad they were letting me escape but I didn't stop running. When I thought I was about to leave the pack hall, a werewolf appeared in front of me and grabbed me by the neck that I began to choke. He then shoved me to the wall. I didn't even make a sound when he grabbed me and shoved me. Me being shoved at the wall was the last thing I remember.I felt so restrained. I couldn't breathe well nor could I move. It was like I was tied down. I then began to struggle."Am I dead?" I asked myself.I won't be shocked if I am dead because I'm just a child and I took such a hit and not to forget, I didn't even have a wolf yet. Be that it may, I shouldn't feel imprisoned. I should feel free like the stories I do hear. I heard the afterlife is about your spirit freed from life's struggles. Or is it that there will first be a struggle between life and death before one can finally be free? I was even glad that I would be with my parents sooner or will I be in another location entirely?I had no answers to my questions because it seems like I'm all alone. I tried to open my eyes again just to confirm where I am exactly but it won't open. Then flashes of war, screams, and death start to flow through my head. There was great pain everywhere and I saw my little self in the middle of the war with a sword. It was quite scary that my body shook. T
Bounce's POV"Where is the person?" I asked, heading to my seat.My seat, it consumed a lot of fortune to make that beautiful work of art. It was made with precious stones. I love the light it gives at night. Many of the wild packs that see the way I built my pack house covet it but they have learnt from many experiences not to try to take what is mine.The vast land that I have now was taken from many packs to build mine. I was a brute but I didn't take anything forcefully. I didn't kill anyone who surrendered to me. All I did then was to move them to another region entirely because I want to make sure I conquer a lot of lands so I have to be able to get my revenge. Those who their leaders refuse to move, I'll claim with power. This is not a word for today. I'll definitely give the details later.My cupbearer came to me with a fresh juice. That's how I have it every morning before my breakfast. It was then my visitor walked in. I looked at him well but I didn't know who the person was
Bounce's POVThe boy couldn't speak for a split second as he watched me reject great wealth. But quickly his face became sobered. "Alpha, you do not understand my plea. I'm not offering you our land as a price but I'm pleading that you should add us to your pack. We need a leader, Alpha, so as much as we need protection" he pleaded.I cocked a brow at him and pressed my lips. That was new to me. He was offering me their will. Looking at him, he should be trying to bargain with me to just save them so he would also become a ruler over the people. His dedication to his pack members moved me a bit. "I'm only a Beta blood, alpha and I wasn't taught so much about war. Moreover a pack needs its Alpha to become stronger. We are in need of a lot. Please come to our aid by leading us" the Beta said enthusiastically." I seem to start developing a sudden likeness for this inexperienced Beta" I told my wolf Derek." Me too. He seems like he's not a greedy one for power" Derek replied." But he'
Jessy's POVAlec burst into laughter flashing me his dimples which is one of my weaknesses. I like it when his dimple deeps in. They make him look so cute and I fell in love with him over and over again. My heart kept pounding at the sight of it."Can you please at least because of me don't let this one heart of ours stop?" Storm said to me, raising her nose in disgust."You better shut it" I said to her in my head.She then pouted looking at me as I almost entered Alec. I know if Alec could possibly see all I imagined him of in my heart, he would be shocked. What have I not compared him with? A Greek god, a Prince, tell me more, and I would tell you more than you could ever imagine."You are so hilarious Jessy" he said smiling." Yes it sounds funny but it's true. I think he's a werewolf just like everyone else" I added boldly.My brother Damion walked hurriedly and cut our conversation short."There you are, Alec," he said.I didn't like the way he came in and ruined my moment. Altho
Jessy's POVThe demon alpha gave a mysterious laughter."Are you joking?" He asked.I saw my father look around and I know what that means."Don't even dare to bite more than what you can chew," he said with a stiff smile." Tell us what you want," my father said."Well I want you to cut off your contract with the Pine pack and leave them alone" he said." That's not possible. You don't have any right to meddle in things that don't concern you. It is not your territory" father spat out.The demon Alpha cocked a brow. I noticed that something seemed different about him. I didn't see anything that connoted fierceness in him. So I have doubts."It borders me," he said."That doesn't make it yours so leave" my father said.I was expecting war but the man just smiled and turned to leave. Father then brought out his claws and attacked him. This was when I knew the man wasn't an ordinary man. He wasn't even caught off guard. He grabbed father by the neck and snapped it without a second though
Bounce's POVMoi didn't allow his alpha to treat me like a rogue. He made sure I left the pack without any troubles."What else happened?" I asked them."We brought the alpha's daughter," Moi replied.I frowned. " And why is that?"I didn't see any usefulness in them bringing her. It's not as if I want to use her as bait or something."We didn't know what to do with her. We actually didn't know if you would want us to do anything to her since she found out that I'm not you. Your warning that we shouldn't hurt women made us think of bringing her" he explained.In his explanation, it was vivid that he was scared that I would get angry. I wasn't in the mood to get angry. I was about to be the greatest in the whole of the werewolf kingdom. The Pine pack is coming to join my Pack. They are coming to swear their fealty to me. Preparations were going all around for them to be here. The party is a night party and we all know it's going to be a very long one. "Why bring her? She's useless" I
Bounce's POV I was grateful to him, so I made him name our pack.The pine pack's stood up and bowed their heads. Since they were sitting in a position, I didn't need them to stand up, but they did."You can have your seat. Just make sure your eyes are on me" I told them.And they obeyed quickly." Like I said, I have a few things to say before the merge. I want you all to understand something. I'm not in any way forcing this union. You all sent your beta to me voluntarily. So I wouldn't owe anyone who thinks this union wouldn't pay him or his family to ransom. You are free to opt-out both individually or as a family. It is your choice. I've told your beta that if you have any inheritance in your pack, you are free to claim it. I'll gladly give you everything. It's worth in money or diamonds, as you want it. Come plain before you take this path that will bind us together for life".Their beta told me he did this already before planning this ceremony but I was doing this again because I
Bounce's POVThey've never failed me and I know they wouldn't now."Alpha, there's fire coming from the restrictions room" a guard came to inform me.I looked toward the restriction room where he told me, even with the distance I could see the smoke. It wasn't a big deal and I knew there was no cause for alarm.We have a lot of restricted rooms aside from a normal jail. We do put tougher criminals there or people whom we want to seclude from mingling with others. The room might look comfortable but it has a lot of hidden tutoring weapons in them. Only myself and one other person is allowed in the room. The punishment for anyone whom we put there is enormous, except the person is not a criminal. I wonder who was there causing such ruckus. I didn't bother myself about it because I knew my men would take care of it."Mitchell, go take care of it" I ordered my real assistant." Yes Alpha" he said and left without hesitation.Talking about Mitchell, he is my real second in command. I know I
I shifted back in my human form and wore my clothes then left. I was still angry but I won't kill my people because I lost some.I went to bath and after laid on my bed to sleep.I knew there was something wrong about the man we catch. He seem too weak to have done what he was said to have done. I didn't believe a word he said but then I must act like I do.One thing I know in my heart was that the person who was stealing the females was done. He just sent this powerless one so that I can stay away from him.I didn't know what to do. This is the first time someone will outsmart me. I didn't have magic for me to stay in a place at a time.This was the thought on my mind when I dozed off.JessyI miss Bounce.I had not seen him for three days now. That was since I woke up."Where is your Alpha?" I asked Bella.Bella as usual was a good friend. She has been with me all through."Miss him?" She asked mockingly.I snorted not ready to admit that I do miss him."I just heard that he beat up
"Who sent you to take my females?"He looked at me and laughed. The laughter was quite bitter and it didn't annoy me ecause it was so fake."Why do you think someone sent me Alpha?" He asked." Are you working alone?" I asked."What do you think?"I snorted at him asking me questions." Mind your manner. Else I will chop off your legs" Mitchell's voice came with hostility.I looked at him again and I still didn't see what I'm expecting to see."Why are you stealing my girls?" I asked.I didn't want to prolong matters with him. I already know that he is not my bait."Well, not only you wants power Alpha. I'm a weak man and I want power too" he said.He was looking quite humble now."Why steal them?" Moi asked.Looking at Moi, I know he was seriously angry. He is a very proud man and doesn't like anything that happens to him to be defected.I'm sure him too would have been expecting it to be a powerful Alpha wolf or a wizard but then this man looks too weak to have stolen one female tal
" Here is more safer than home Jessy. Believe me."That got me more annoyed. " Don't get me vexed Stiles. I'm not a kid and you can't chose what I want to do with my life. See, I don't know why you appeared here all of a sudden but then I won't listen you a betrayer" I shouted.My shouted attracted people that they rushed inside."Ma'am you are awake."Someone looking like a physician said to me.I looked at them with strange eyes and I looked at Stiles who didn't even look bothered by my action.He stood up from where he was seated."I'm leaving" he said.I gave him a nonchalant look."If you still value your life, you shouldn't communicate with your brother again" he said." Is that a threat?" I shouted."No, it's a brotherly advice" he said and then walked out of the room.I felt like to throw something and hit him on his head. No wonder father hated his kind so much.The physician and those with him were looking at me."You need to calm down ma'am, you are still recovering" the p
My memory of me crying out in pain came to me. Why did I get ill suddenly.Did Bounce send me home because all of a sudden, I got sick?Shouldn't that be a blessing in disguise but then I didn't feel blessed at all. I felt like I've been cheated.Since Stiles wouldn't talk, I took my hand from his and spoke."When did I get home?" I asked palely.I tried to sit up and Stiles helped me."Water?" He asked.I nodded. My throats was truely dress. After I drank little water, looked at him."You are not home" he said.That was really a confusing reply.If I'm not at home and didn't leave where I am, I must still be at pine pack and Bounce is definitely there. How then did Stiles get here.He won't dare to come to the Demon Alpha's territory. When he is not asking for death. All these thoughts were flowing into my head.And Stiles was doing his best annoying me with his looks. Instead of him to continue talking he was just looking at me. "Do youind to say few more words so I can understand?
"Well you lost her" I said.I then start to walk away before I saw the physician running towards us again. I don't know what he wanted now. I just hope she didn't disappear all of a sudden or start to remove maggot. I've heard enough bad news for today."Alpha, she's breathing again" he shouted happily.I looked at him with a frown. Anyone that sees me frown would think that I didn't want her to wake up. But then it was his uncalled for excitement that got me frowning.I could hear sigh of relief from the people around me. I then looked at the Beta. His face wore a smile."Congratulations then" I said."Thank you Alpha" the beta bowed happily.I didn't even acknowledged his appreciation. Then something came to my mind. If Jessy wakes up and what happened truely happened, she'll start to feel indebted to me. I didn't want her attitude to change just because she feel like I'm her savior. I looked at the people around me and I was glad that they were few. The beta had pleaded that he di
Jessy's eyes was tightly closed now. I prayed it's not too late to save her."Jessy" I called her again.This time, she tried to open her eyes but couldn't. She could only move her eyelashes. "Open your mouth" I said to her.I could see that she was struggling to open her mouth, so I used my hand to do it and let Mitchell pour the blood in her mouth. After we were sure that she swallowed it, we waited for her reaction.Then suddenly I noticed that she stopped breathing."Check her" I said firmly to the physician.I could see that him too noticed that her breathe stopped. He moved closer and checked thoroughly but then he lifted up his eyes sadly. He didn't need to tell me that Jessy is dead.At least I wouldn't die of guilt that she died because of me sleeping with her or because I didn't help her. I tried what I could but it just didn't work. I stood up from where I sat and then walked back to the pack's hall to tell her Beta that she's dead. I felt sad but then I didn't show it. I
"Waging war is at your own detriment boy".Mitchell looked at me and chuckled too. "I know Alpha and as a true Beta that I am, I don't want to loose lives that for a crime committed by others" he said with a doleful look.I looked at him. He seem to know what he's getting himself into."Please make your request snappy you are wasting my time" I said bluntly." She just need few drops of your blood to get her back to life" he said.Everywhere became so silent at that. Mitchell and I exchanged look. This one must be kidding me for making such request. I know how powerful my blood can be but then anything that I give my blood becomes my own and listens to me. Now me giving my blood to a stranger that can decide to betray me tomorrow is very dangerous."Is this some sort of joke?" I asked sternly.He was silent." Do you know what you are asking for?" I asked." Is this some plot or something?" Mitchell asked glaring at him.The Beta went on his knees. This was so amazing. He is a Beta,
Mitchell nodded and left while I went into the bathroom to get properly dressed. I've met with the ranger pack before and I know for them to have the effontry to come, they would have reinforced.I went to see Jessy before her family come to know the state she is now. Her spirit is living her little by little. I really pity her. Her pretty face was now as white as snow and my heart ache. She might be a real trouble to me but then I'm not happy seeing her like this.Slowly she opened her eyes and looked at me. I quickly moved back so that she won't see me but then it was too late."Bounce?" She called.I didn't answer her. I just stood where I was."You don't have to blame yourself. It's fine" she said and closed her eyes back.I don't know why she said that. Has she started to see the dead's vision. How was she able to know that this was my fault. I was so overwhelmed with guilt. I wish to hold her and tell her I'm sorry but then I can't apologize to an enemy. It's not befitting for a
"I know you are working so hard Alpha. It's been a long time you and I have shared a bed. I know be a bit of relaxing distraction to you. You know?"She was using her finger to trace my arm slowly. Because of her being the only woman I'm safe to be with, I let go of her shortcomings but then now is not the high time for me to sleep with a woman. My head is so occupied.Although no kidnap has happened since I got here but I've not caught any. I don't want any distraction. I looked sternly at the finger she was using yo trace my body. I'm a man of self-control if not women would have been used to catch me a long time ago. There were many plotting women that came to lie with me so they could do me harm but then they were really disappointed.That's one of the reason I do not like Jessy. She seem to be the only woman whom I might fall into her trap if I'm not careful. Even if she's not seducing, I'm attracted to her and I know that's my doom. Well if she dies I don't have anything to fear