Grandma Laura was confused on what’s really happening. Harper’s clearly panicking with how she emptied her olden cartons of clothes, the towels and toiletries at the other side, the beddings were folded. She was doing all of this with no hint of starting a conversation. “Harper, please! Talk to me! What is happening?”“We need to leave, Grandma!”Leave, why?She frowned. Not really getting where this action of hers is leading. “I don’t understand. At least tell me why.”Harper zipped the bag. Finally.“You were right. On everything you said. I saw Alpha Draco. He came and talked with Damon just now… and he admitted it. He’s his son. I heard him from his own lips myself. And… and… not just that. He also said something about the war between the two packs. You’re right, Grandma. Now with the Great Alpha in the picture, this war’s ending… and I’m afraid there will only be one Red Blood pack to remain when it ends.”A mental picture of what she just said eroded her mind. She bit the insi
Harper was in awe. The place looked like it was carved out of a fantasy book. Everything on it were filled with colors and vigor. The trees were twinkling were swirling twirls of green. The water was sparkling like molten diamonds. The rocks were gigantic and various in kind. Now that the waterfall has fell back on its original place, the fictional islet became clearer and more inviting every minute. “This is it, isn’t it?” – Harper asked Grandma Laura who only nodded and smiledYoung Hector looked around with sparkles on his eyes. He must be looking on specific colors dancing around. “Come on, let’s get warmed inside.” – the old woman boldly stated.Warmed? Harper was feeling too cold because of the waterfalls. Though it was questionable, Harper trusted her and followed her lead. In the middle of the islet was a wooden door with ancient inscriptions. There, Grandma Laura read the strange words and automatically, the door opened, welcoming them with the smell of a garden. Harper f
Damon got out of the waiting room with the shocking news of the wolf queen’s disappearance. Hearing it the first time sounded like a lie, and he only shook it off. however, once he checked with the other men and all the corners of the camp were searched, it was hard to deny it anymore. The wolf queen was missing. “Come on, call everyone. Tell them they have to find her! She brought the prince with her; she can’t be gone!”Despite his rage, the truth of being only concerned of the wellness of his mate and his heir was prevailing on his statements. It was there, deeply buried on the undertone. Just like how it was before.Anthony jogged towards him, holding a chain with his left hand. When he neared, the king recognized it as strikingly familiar. “Laura’s gone, too. The key to the chain and the door was left on the doorstep of the cottage, my king.”Upon the mention of Laura’s name, Damon knew what had happened. He didn’t waste any more time and told Anthony for a quick emergency mee
Harper woke up with a start. Something has awakened her. A faint scent. She stirred on the small bed, where little Hector was lying on his back. A little smile crept on the side of her lips. How can someone be so little and just laugh and sleep all day? Harper snuggled closer and planted a peck on the baby’s cheeks. She couldn’t help but smile and adore the little baby. When a knock was heard on the door, she already knew who it was. And she’s certain for what reason it was: food. The islet was resourceful and abundant with everything they needed. She’s done with the tour and now, she knew what lies in every corner and folds of the islet. Which was a necessity. “I’ll just take the food for me, Grandma. Hector just had his milk before he slept. I don’t want to overfeed him.”The old woman nodded and carefully placed the small bowl of baby food back on the tray. She picked up the spoon at the side and dug a bite out of the pineapple. It tasted sweet and tangy at the same time. Was
Damon shot Harper a look which made her gasped. The usual calmness of his eyes was now gone, replaced by fiery embers of rage. “Please… don’t do this. You don’t want to do this. I know.”Her eyes watered, not wanting to hear his next words. Deep down, Harper knew what they’re going to be. And that she won’t like it. None of it. Harper reached for Damon’s arm, hoping her soft touch would be enough to make him change his mind. “Step back, Harper…. I don’t want to hurt you too.”Harper froze. No, she shook her head. This isn’t the person she knew for the past year. This isn’t Damon. It’s only a stranger hiding in his skin. On the base of her throat were the words of begging… again. It’s there on the tip of her tongue, wanting release. But she has begged enough… and it was all unheeded. To do another one would be futile at best. Harper was torn in between. What does she do now? She can’t just let him hurt her in any way. For a swift motion, Harper stepped in in front of Grandma Laur
Alpha Draco came for one thing only: Laura’s life as payment for the things she has seen in the past. All of the things she shouldn’t have seen. And the word “son” coming from his lips fell like an atomic bomb.“What did you just call me?” – Damon asked, hoping he only misheard it. “Yes, that’s the truth. You’re my son. My first-born.”Damon froze in his place. The two men following him looked at each other in disbelief. None of them has expected what they just heard.“No… that was a lie. You’re not…”Alpha Draco smirked. “I know you already know, Damon. You don’t need to pretend like this is new information for you. I can see it in your eyes.”Damon gulped. Yes, since the time he heard it from Grandma Laura, it hasn’t left the back of his mind. He wanted to believe it was nothing but a well-established lie… but when he saw Alpha Draco in person, that first look, the first resemblance of their eyes and bone structure, a part of him already knew. Yet sometimes, denying the truth wo
Ignorance is bliss, they say. When you don’t have an idea on what bad things have occurred, you have no ground to be upset. You continue with the status quo you know, avoiding the fact, especially when it hurts or when it’s unacceptable.To Harper, hiding in the safest keep she could find, everything that’s happening outside was only a part of an annoying nightmare. Anytime now, she’ll wake up. She’ll open her eyes and realize that all of it was over, like an opening act done right the first time. Harper cradled Hector and thanked the little angel for not making any noise. Outside wasn’t as noisy and chaotic as she expected. What was happening in there? Damon and his two men were clearly outnumbered. She has been hiding for an hour, and when the 61st minute hit, Harper decided to get up and peek at the window, hoping to see something as good news. She saw nothing. Could it be possible that none of them advanced and only stayed on that limited area of Middleland?Harper still knows
Silence sometimes can be louder than words itself. Harper and Damon sat next to each other on a fallen log. The air between them was nothing but awkward. Hector was bouncing the small of his feet on his lap. It was few of the times that the small child was comfortable with his father’s presence. Well, one of the few. Countable fews.“You know it’s going to be different now, right?”“Different is an understatement.” – Harper said, with gritted teeth“I know. What I meant is that it’s not going to be easy with Alpha Draco being on the scene. However, it won’t be of any effect with me and you… and how we run the pack.”Harper scoffed. Who was he kidding? It cannot be possible. Now that his presence’s known, he would manifest it everywhere. He would be interfering with a lot of things everywhere. “You know that’s a lie.”Damon exhaled… then stood up. The place is getting quiet… quieter every second. The fact that there’s only him, Harper and the keeper of the place here isn’t something