While Harper, Asher, Norton and little Hector was exploring the area to give Damon and Anthony some privacy, they ran into the last person they wanted to meet that day: Brayden. “Lovely weather today, don’t you think? Hector looks so healthy, huh? Good day to you, little nephew.” – he greeted, trying to be friendly. It made everyone else uncomfortable. Norton hid behind Asher. Even after this time, he still thinks that Brayden solely blames him for his back incident and while he’s here in the Virgo, Brayden will try his best to get even. Even the thought of it is terrifying enough for him that he cannot keep the thoughts at bay. “You’re… you’re no longer in bed.” – Harper said, remembering the time she poured out her inhibitions about Damon’s plan to none other than his vile brother“Yeah, you were right. They have the best witches. They healed me already.”Asher frowned. He couldn’t be the only one noticing the change in the way Brayden speaks to Harper. The overflowing sense of s
“No.” – said Damon.However, he knows what’s up with the lunar eclipse. He knows how risky that could be. If they get attacked, they cannot fight as wolves but only with their bare hands. Damon shook the possibility away from his mind. Just thinking about it is terrifying like hell. “You know what I meant, right? we become vulnerable. If he doesn’t think of something to double the security and the protection of the Virgo, even just for tonight, it would be too big a risk.”Damon nodded. In his mind, he’s still celebrating the thought that finally, he won Brayden to be on his side. A month ago, he wouldn’t believe this to happen. But now, here they are, sharing their thoughts on how to protect the Virgo come the night.“The moon goddess is with us. I believe we’re being protected all the time.”“Even the moon goddess is powerless during a lunar eclipse.”Right, Damon remembered. What’s up with him? why is he so distracted? He nodded to Brayden and thought of a solution to his question
The sun set with no idea that the wolves were hoping it won’t. At 5 in the afternoon, when the sky’s in beautiful colors, Harper and Damon stood at the door of the roundhouse, waiting for the moon to arise and collide with the sun. “Are you nervous?” – Damon askedThe question caught Harper by surprise. She was convincing herself that nothing bad would happen at sunset. That all their preparations to guard the Virgo and the roundhouse with everyone inside is merely a preparatory act in case of emergency. However, when Damon asked his question, Harper’s heart skipped a beat. The peace that has gone for the past week is something of an enigma. It’s quite unbelievable that none has happened for that span of time. The silence from the Red Blood pack can’t be because they finally settled for peace. Peace is never a part of Alpha Draco’s lexicon. “I wasn’t… but now I am. Do you… do you think they will come tonight?”Harper searched Damon’s face for a negative answer. He sensed it: Harper
The moon goddess seemed to be absent from the heavens tonight, as what the wolves believed. All members of the Virgo, the women and the children were kept safe inside the roundhouse while the men were tasked to guard the roundhouse from outside. Damon, Brayden, Norton, Asher and Anthony were part of the frontliners to guard the roundhouse from the moment the eclipse happens until it subsides, which could take an entire night. Brayden, among the five of them, was the one doing the adjustments with how he talks and approaches the others but at least he’s trying.“Harper’s in the room. She said she didn’t want to spend the entire night talking to women she doesn’t even like. I didn’t force her anymore. Hector’s with her, she’ll be fine even with no one to talk to.” – Damon shared when Asher asked why he haven’t seen her inside the roundhouse“She’s always the headstrong one. You don’t need to worry about her. She can even fight for herself.” – Brayden added, which didn’t exactly win eve
Alora smirked as she saw the roundhouse from the distance. After all the days, she finally found the place described in the letter by Damon. The Virgo. It looked like a tribe: a traditional one. However, she knew there are more wolves inside the roundhouse than a mere tribe or pack. Due to its size, it can surely cater more than a hundred people. Now that she’s looking at it directly, in a careful distance, she knew she couldn’t be farther from the truth. She’s seeing torches and people roaming around the entrance. She can see the shadows of the people inside, the noise that leaks out from the windows. She knows why too. The moon above her was in eclipse and she can feel its effect on her body like gravity pushing her down helplessly. Alora knewbetter than to attack tonight. But at least, she already knewwhere and what the Virgo looked like. On another night, she can ask help from Alpha Draco. She has the place and the information; he only needs to extend a hand. It wouldn’t be tha
Alora gasped, didn’t expect that there’s someone behind her observing her move. “How long have you been watching there?” – she asked the mysterious woman“Since I saw you sneak into my room. That’s my scarf you’re wearing. I need it back.”Alora gulped and shoot another glance at the room where Brayden and Harper entered into. She can’t lose the scarf. There are six people in the place that could identify her. with these many people seeing her as one of the enemies, she’s sure she can’t escape safely. “Please… let me borrow it. I promise to give it back before the night ends.”The mysterious woman stepped into the light. It was Eva, looking at Alora from head to foot, curious and dying to knowthe reason why this woman’s lingering at dark places, peaking at rooms. Or rather, that one specific room of Harper. Eva walked closer to Alora, circling her like a predator to a prey. If only it wasn’t the night of the lunar eclipse, she could smell her scent. She’ll know from which pack this
Brayden was confused on why Harper had to lie. So, what if they spent some time together in her room playing board games? Why does it have to be hidden from Damon?Alora heard it too and smirked. They both waited until the noise ceased and it’s no safe to get out. Brayden though, kept the door locked. “Are you out of your mind? What are you doing here? Are you with someone?”The questions shot like bullets, one after another. Alora shook her head. “I only came alone. I haven’t told the Great Alpha yet. I want to rescue you on my own.”If to Alora this sounded heroic, it only sounded like a futile risk to Brayden.“I didn’t need you to be here. As you can see, I’m not in harm.”“You’re in the premises of the enemy. Everyone here sees the wolves from the Red Blood pack as their enemies. Especially you! You’re Alpha Draco’s son!” Alora raised her voice for emphasis. After all the sacrifices she did to be here in Brayden’s aid, the least he could do is be grateful. He didn’t need to b
The morning came, and the moon has now rested at the foot of the horizon, making way for the golden strobes of sunlight. Most of the Virgo wolves have spent overnight trying to be awake, prayers up to the moon goddess, fingers crossed that no one would come and attack them. Even when there’s one, the men at the front door of the roundhouse would be tasked to protect them… and the women and children knew they’re safe. Alora blended in with the crowd easily, hyper aware of the stares she gets from the women from Eva’s group. She could tell them apart from the rest. They’re the only ones who don’t have a child or a baby cradled on their arms. They’re the single ones, the ones not yet burdened by the role of motherhood. By the break of dawn, Brayden came back to check on her. He sat beside her and talked in whispers so as not to attract any attention from others. However, it didn’t work pretty well. He’s Brayden Lucas, the Great Beta of the Red Blood pack, it would be impossible to tak