Damon held Harper with both his arms. The archers are in position and anytime now, the Red Blood wolves would attack. It was Marion’s strict order not to do the first blow, to let them offend. The Virgo doesn’t initiate wars, they only defend the people when they’re attacked.So this time, the Virgo men and fighters are only waiting for the first blow: the commencement of a long and serious war.Hector’s safe, at least Harper can free her mind from worrying about his safety. The thing about it is that the babysitters of the Virgo are also witches, so they know charms and spells to protect the babies in case they get seen by the enemies.Brayden was beside Alora, but his eyes were sharply looking elsewhere. Norton, Asher, Anthony and Eva were talking about the silver poison on Eva’s waist band and she explains to them how and when she uses it.“So far, have you used this?”Eva looked at Harper, but then looked away. Brayden saw that and shook his head.“I use this for hunting… but I gu
“ARCHERS!”Damon ran outside when he heard the opposite pack’s battle cries. They have been too aggressive, the sounds of their feet echoing even when the doors and windows of the roundhouse have been closed. “I’m coming with you!” – Harper sounded and ran after her mateBrayden followed in silence. Eva, Alora, Norton, Anthony and Asher also followed shortly, their eyes sharp with intense glare to further the war. Outside, the archers have been shooting arrows to their targets. But the hits were only few. Maybe it’s because the other party already knew that they’d be welcomed by archers. They would be attacked by them. Brayden watched, but his eyes were only looking for one specific person. His father. He could not see him from the space, from the shadows, not even in the dark forest. The army they have was numerous so wherever the Great Alpha is, he cannot be seen. Perhaps because of the number of the many people who has been at his side.“Are you going to stay here like a coward
As if to answer their question, suddenly, they heard a call from the front lines. They’re being called. From that position, those reserved at the back to fight when everyone else has been exhausted stood up.“They’re being called.” – Brayden whispered to Harper“I guess this can be our ticket to pass.” – Harper replied, hopefulBrayden shushed her. The warriors have too sensitive ears, especially the one that has noticed them earlier. If that’s howsensitive they are, any slight movement from them would alarm the warriors… and it’s too early to be caught. The two of them stayed in their position and didn’t move. The warriors moved, as if a force caused them too. And then they heard commands from the front lines. It was Alpha Draco, finally making use of everyone in his army.“They’re moving… we can move any minute now…” – Brayden said and held her forearm.Harper stared at Brayden’s hand clutched on her arm. He’s not that touchy with her or anyone before. Brayden noticed and removed h
The place Brayden has in his mind was far but indeed, as quiet as possible. Finally, they cannot hear the sounds from the ongoing war from there. They cannot be anxious of the possible death counts that keep going up and up in number. They cannot be found by the enemy and most of all, they cannot be captured by Alpha Draco.Both are sure that no one knows this place. And that tonight, there’s only two wolves present in this place. “How did you find this place anyway?” – Harper asked as they sat inside the small cavern. They have retransformed into their human selves. They’re both naked, but the cavern has some blankets inside. “Since I got in the Virgo. This became my secret place. That’s why I have blankets here because sometimes, I sneak in the middle of the night and come here. As what you can see, the Virgo is not fond of hunting, I am. So there are really times that I sneak out and hunt, then I sleep here. I only come back to the roundhouse at the break of dawn.”Harper could o
Alora’s heartbeat got off the charts when he turned and saw Alpha Draco, just a few steps away. She thought of running, but that seemed like a useless option now. She’s already too close to him. The proximity between them has decreased and kept on decreasing every minute that passes.“Alpha… Al… Alpha Draco.” – she was stammering. Of all the wolves, she’s the one he’s ran into. Or maybe, she’s the one he felt to haunt. Because of what she did back at the Red Blood camp. “You’re a very sneaky wolf, you know that?”Alora gulped and looked around. Someone… she searched for someone who could jump at her rescue if ever Alpha Draco attacks her. which is kind of a certain thing, given on how he looks at her right now. There’s no one in sight. Not Harper, not Asher, Eva, Norton, Anthony, Damon, and especially Brayden who has been missing for almost an hour now.“What do you want from me?” – Alora managed to say, backing a stepAlpha Draco noticed the back step and smirked. He knows Alora’
“Harper?”Brayden poked her by the shoulder. Harper slowly opened her eyes, rubbed them with her knuckles and looked around, lost in thought. She must have forgotten why they’re here.“Brayden? Where’s Damon?”That’s the first thing she thought after waking up? Brayden thought. Only that he cannot ask her that. It simply sounded wrong to do so.“He’s in the roundhouse, I guess.” – Brayden said and cleared his throat.Harper finally sat up, making the blanket fall off her shoulders. It’s already morning outside and her mind’s stuck on the last memory of her entering the cavern with Brayden. She remembered the doubt in her mind and the refusal she should have said. But what would she do with regrets now that it’s already morning and the Great Beta’s only inches away from her?“Hector!” – Harper suddenly remembered that she’s left her own son to a nursemaid back at the pack. She has left him to the mercy and care of s stranger. The guilt suddenly ate at her system but there’s nothing s
Harper and Brayden paused by the door of the conjoined rooms. Harper’s on the edge of crying again, knowing that it is up to her and Brayden to break the news to Asher. They have no update on the outcome of the first leg of the war yet, but be it good or bad, it’s still hard to tell someone their sister’s no longer with the rest of them. “Ready in three.” – said Brayden and sighed. That gave Harper a little console that she’s not the only one finding this hard to do and at least, she’s not doing this on her own. “One…”“Two…”Harper closed her eyes before the counting reached three and when it did, she immediately snapped them open. The door opened slowly and everyone inside was resting on their individual rooms. The only persons they saw were Damon helping Hector fall asleep.“Hector!” – Harper rushed inside to get hold of her son. Finally, her worries about his safety comes to an end. He’s here, alive and well.“Finally, you’re here, the two of you.” – Damon said and tapped Brayde
The rest who are inside the rooms were all shocked about the news, however, it was Asher who got it bad.“Aren’t we supposed to chase him? Just check on him or something?” – Harper saidDamon nodded and let go of his tug on Harper’s arm. She’s not crying anymore, perhaps the truth of the grief has already settled in her system. Or maybe, after all, the thought of losing Alora has finally sounded bearable. Can someone really bear with the loss?“I should go after him.” – Norton said and got out of the room too.Brayden sighed and leaned in on the back of the door. He has said it. The dreadful news. He has let it out of his system. But it didn’t feel good. That’s the double-edged effect of delivering bad news: the relief that comes after and the guilt for being the one responsible for bringing such bad news to others. It didn’t feel right at all.“Harper, you should rest.” – Brayden said to her, just loud enough for only the two of them to hearAnthony got out of the room and said he’