2. WAR

The pack was just as natural like every other day the next day, the rain had washed away everything about the previous night and everywhere was sparkling clean. The slaves didn’t even have much to do that morning but the atmosphere started getting tensed when the Alpha refused to take any visitor for days because it was around the time Queen Eleanor died. He didn’t let anyone into his chambers or go out to meet anyone, he ordered them not to disturb him until further notice.

“You shouldn’t have met me, I just made you another sacrificial lamb. I just made you another prey for Loras who is a terror ruling this kingdom, what should I do now that you are gone?” Alpha Ren muttered as he stood in front of the huge window made with fine glass.

The way every single thing in the pack was of high quality screamed how rich the pack was. The frame of the windows were made out of pure gold which sparkled beautifully at any ray of light but that was the least of his concerns at that moment.

“Father is still not taking visitors?” Prince Falkor asked one of the maids coming from the main palace as he moved out of the training ground.

“I’m afraid he’s still not” the maid replied fearfully before running to catch up with the rest of her team

Prince Falkor was the eldest Prince of the Alpha King, tall and hairy. He loves to pack his hair up and tie it in ponytail, making his thick eyebrows more visible. His broad face accommodated all the beauties that was carved there, his lips were averagely thick and they spread wide whenever a smile appeared on them.

Although he smiles a lot, he’s actually a devil in disguise. He knows how to torment everyone with his handsome face and the most attractive thing about him was his fighting skill. He was given birth to by the Luna who is rarely seen outside because she hated the fact that Alpha Ren only favored Leia who was killed thanks to Beta Loras.

“I wonder if her death made him so sad that much, he wouldn’t budge when my mother was sick though” he muttered to himself as he sheathed his sword and went to his own room.

A week after Alpha Ren refused to take visitors, Beta Loras showed up for the first time in the palace and asked to see the King which made Obi tremble because he could confidently say no to others but not the Beta.

“Announce to the King that I am here” he said with his deep rough voice scratching everywhere

Obi ran into the King who was on his bed reading a book to announce the arrival of the Beta and immediately the King sprang up and composed himself, he had chosen not to be weak in front of the beta anymore and let him know that he’s the Alpha of the pack after all.

“Let him in” he replied and Obi ran out to convey the message

“You can come in my Lord” Obi told him with a bow to show respect while the Beta smirked in victory. He was the only one that has been granted audience by the Alpha and that shot up his ego.

“My Alpha, I wondered if you were still mourning the death of a traitor but I guess you are the powerful leader of this pack after all, seeing how you are already up and composed. You are even reading a book which you love so much” Beta Loras stated with a mocking tone as he walked inside the chamber majestically

He was putting on a long black robe lined with blue silks at every corner of his neck, sleeves and tips. The robe was fastened; to his waist with another long black rope and tied into a knot at his back to make it firm. His long hair was flowing over his shoulder and behind his ear.

“I shouldn’t brood over the death of a betrayal for too long, the pack has many other things to focus on after all” Alpha Ren replied with his eyes fixed on the book in his hand

“That’s the energy my King, you need to know when to let go” Loras replied with a mocking laughter and Alpha Ren raised an eyebrow to look at him before fixing his gaze back on the book.

“So what do you have for me? you wouldn’t just show up to check up on me as far as I know” Alpha Ren asked, trying to cut the meeting short

“News have reached me today that the rebels are closer to the border, you have to stand up now and go to war with them, conquer more kingdoms and let them know that our pack is not a child play, we are a force” Loras informed him and he closed his book

“You want us to go to war? We can chase the rebels trying to infiltrate the pack but going to way is a bit..” Alpha Ren countered but Loras cut in

“Common My King, no one is telling you to go to war yourself. You can just relax while we help you expand the kingdom” Loras remarked with an evil smirk

“But I am the Alpha of the pack, I cannot just wait here while others go to war and also I cannot approve any unnecessary war” Alpha Ren blabbered but in the span of seconds, his throard was in the hands of Loras.

“Listen Ren, I didn’t come here to ask for your opinion. This is an already made decision and yo have no say. All you have to do is declare the war, I don’t need your presence on the battle ground so don’t bother to cower in fear of losing your life” Loras growled at him and he was gripped with fear.

He of all people knows Loras and what he can do. He’s brutal and ruthless, gets what he wants and is the real Alpha behind the kingdom, provoking him will do no good

“Okay! Okay!! I’ll sign it, where is it?” he managed to groan at the mercy of Loras whose eyes were beaming with fire and anger already and it took several seconds before Loras threw him off to the side of the room

“Never mind, I’ll sign it myself” Loras stated and brought out to the neatly folded paper from the chest region of his robe and walked to where the stamp was.

The seal was sitting on the huge table where Alpha Ren tends to petitions and whatever concerned the pack, it has the shape of a wolf’s head and it was made from pure gold.

“You can enjoy your role as an Alpha in here, we just need you to be here. Good news will be brought to you my King” Loras said as he placed the seal on the paper and bowed to the King who was still on the floor in the side where he threw him.

“My King, Prince Falkor is here” Obi announced and he quickly stood up before his son walked in

“I heard my presence is required father” Falkor said as soon as he came in and bowed to the King who glanced at Loras. He already knew that it was him who mind linked him and he wanted to him to be here so he can instruct him to go to war with him

“Yes, I did! You will be going to war with Beta Loras, its high time our kingdom is expanded” Alpha Ren declared and Falkor didn’t protest, war is his happy button after all

“Always at your service My Alpha” Falkor replied and bowed in respect before glancing at Beta Loras who nodded at him.