Brayden nodded, knowing once it will be declared, it would be applicable forever. Yet, he knows there’s no one else available in store. Aside from Alora, the only person closest to being a mate would be Shahila Ruben. Even the thought of it was sickening. To him. To Shahila. Neither has ever talked nor considered that between them. He also knows Shahila has only one wolf in mind to be her mate. And that’ll never change. “Speaking of the- Hey, miss Alora!” – Alpha Draco said and waved to someone behind BraydenHe looked back instantly and saw Alora coming to their direction with an umbrella. It was drizzling. As Brayden looked at her, he imagined what would it be like to actually take her as a mate. Together, they would be fine… Not as invincible as having a Redmayne at his side but the option isn’t that bad. Alora’s a royal… her bloodline would be a good alliance. “Great Alpha… alpha Brayden.” – she greeted with a little bow and curtsy“Please sit down.” – Alpha Draco saidShe did.
“That’s where you’re wrong.” – Damon said with clenched teeth.“Really? and you think you’re better than me?” – Brayden answered, now standing upThere was a hint of tension as when the black alpha stood up, his chair was knocked over and a loud thud made everyone in the room jump. The two looked at each other with deadly stares and quietened hate. They were squaring each other up, checking who’s the first one to back down. To Damon, this is impossible. This couldn’t be him. An eerie silence reigned between the parties. Either is not willing to back down. The two of them were both unwilling to fold. The Great Alpha frowned, sighing and shaking his head. What else can he do with these two children of his? They’re like polar opposites and one small comment would offend the other.“Who are we kidding here, Brayden? Everyone knows who was the loser on the combat!” – Damon said. By opening the topic, Harper’s eyes widened.Don’t go there, she was thinking. Shahila also caught her eyes an
Harper felt like her heart was getting out of her chest. With every move and breath she takes in, the tension inside the room grows like an unwelcome vine. “Don’t test me, Damon. Don’t test me.” – The Great Alpha said with clenched teeth“I’m not scared of you.” – answered DamonHarper held her king’s left forearm, trying to make him stop talking. She was fearing for the two of them, if she were to be honest. The look on Alpha Draco’s face was not a joke. It was a look to be feared, none he has ever seen him wear before. “Damon, please… let this go.” – she quietly said, just loud enough for Damon to hear. He only gave her one glance and then back to the Great Alpha. “I want you out of my camp. I need you and your son to vacate my territory and bring your wolves with you. Do that before the sun sets. Or else. You won’t know what’s coming for you.”A minute of silence…Two. Then the eerie silence was perturbed with heavy footsteps of the Great Alpha. He wasn’t looking at him this t
Harper’s vision blurred. A blurry vision and a drumming heartbeat may be the worse pair, but nothing beats a combination of both, coupled with confusion and fear.Asher came to her rescue, running as if there’s no other option. A loud voice was in his head, telling him words he wished he could just dismiss. No matter how much he yearns to, it doesn’t go away. “Asher, please…” – the rest of the words faded in thin air. Asher landed on the floor, just a few feet away from the unconscious Lycan king. He was breathing heavily. He was sweating hard. “Asher, please… Help him!” – Harper was crying now., ignoring the presence of the other alpha in the room.However, there was no loss as the Great Alpha has now calmed down. Perhaps it was regret that he stopped what he was doing, relapsing to the ghost of what just happened. He hurt Damon. He hurt his own son. The Great Alpha stood back, one leg backing up with the other. Everything he did flashed before his eyes, now realizing what jus
Asher’s shoulders and bare arms were sore from carrying the king. He hasn’t woken up to his senses yet. Asher’s shirt has been stained with the blood from the back of his head as well. Some areas or patches on his shirt has now dried, leaving a map-like shape because of the blood. Harper was walking behind Asher a few paces behind. She kept on checking on the king, alert for any sign of movement to believe he’s well. So far, no sign of any of those has happened yet. “Are you tired yet, my queen?” – Asher asked, panting“Not really. Are you?”“No. But we’ve been walking for half an hour now. Let’s have a quick break. Prince Hector may be hungry already.”Asher pointed on the small baby being carried by the wolf queen. He has been sucking on his thumb, an indication of hunger. Harper nodded, as his legs were hurting because of the walking as well.The two of them found a huge tree for shelter from the sun’s heat. Behind it were fallen logs. Half of these logs have been dug on the grou
Shahila didn’t realize that the Harper she was staring at now isn’t the same Harper she used to know. So many things have influenced her change. The innocence she knew of her, the easily-manipulated and the version of hers they all knew before were now strange foreign qualities that is forgotten by time. This wolf… this is a different one. “Or what?” – Harper responded, unblinking. She said those two words with her teeth clenched and her voice firm. “Or else we’ll see.” – Shahila said For a moment, Anthony was waiting for what’s about to happen. Half of his mind was telling him to tell the queen to back off, but the other part of him says no. He has somehow bypassed the queen’s decision twice in a day now, he doesn’t wish to have a third. After all, his respect for her needs to prevail over anything else. “I’M SAYING THIS ONE LAST TIME, SHAHILA. GET OUT OF MY WAY.” Harper said in a deep voice, different from the usual sweet and pitchy voice of hers. Shahila took another step for
Damon reached the camp with a striking and ringing sounds in his ears, echoing as he moves. There’s only one goal he has in his mind: to find the queen and bring her back. The sight around him was sickening. It’s already dusk, the remaining embers of the sun peaking at the sides of the faraway mountains, like the horizon was an entrance to a different world where the sun is being swallowed. The wolves have now lessened, as some were already dead, some were wounded. Those who were still anxious about their enemies were still not settled. They have chased, fought against and came after those who wronged them. Damon thought that the Great Alpha and the Black Alpha has ordered the soldiers to do this, or if not, they didn’t care if lives would be lost because of their selfish manifestations. Eyes here and there, only searching for one queen or wolf. He’s sure she’s gone to find the leaders of the pack. However, when Damon ran closer, he noticed something… someone.It was Shahila Ruben,
Harper doesn’t have an idea either. On whether or not what matters more to the king. Is it the name and the throne? Or would she let herself believe that she, after more than a year, has overtaken the weight of the throne? Would she let herself believe that? Despite the odds?Their eyes met, for one brief moment. There, she hoped her gaze communicated what she failed to say in words. Her life fully depends on him now. Whether she survives the next one or not. Here, she has absolutely no control. She could only wait for what he decides for her. Hopefully, it’s the better one for both of them. “WE DON’T HAVE ALL DAY, DAMON… you might as well make a choice now.” – Brayden said with a smirkWhen Damon looked at the Great Alpha, he was busy now with sharpening a sharp knife with a thick wool. Either side of the knife was wiped clean. With the faint light coming from the open areas at the side of the hall’s roof, the knife shone like melted silver.And the sight was enough for Damon to tr