SCARLET’S POV“I wonder why Estelle had to try to conquer other kingdoms when she has just one enemy.” Elias said, looking like he was only trying to restrain himself from getting angry. “Well, we must ensure that she doesn’t get to us the second time. Let’s go over to the bedroom and then we can talk better while we lie down. You look so tired.” I said to Elias as I noticed how tired he looked.He had been busy ever since the death of his father. One thing I wondered about was what manner he would use to avenge his father’s death now that he has found out that it is a woman, and the woman is someone she knows. When we got to the room, we both sat up on the bed, and I stroked his head while we talked. “For Estelle to still have the kingdom in mind after all these years, she isn’t going to stop at nothing until the kingdom is destroyed completely. She wouldn’t harbor us in mind for this long only to not take her revenge to her satisfaction.” I uttered as I stared at the door. “You’r
ELIAS’ POVAfter what seemed like an hour, Ralph presented a letter to me. “A response from Estelle.” He informed me as he handed the letter over to me. Scarlet turned to look at me like she was a bit worried, but I nodded my head for her to calm down.Then I focused back on the letter and ripped it open to read what response she had for me. More than anything, I hoped that whatever my plan would turn out to be, it would be successful, and Estelle wouldn’t win against us. Whatever she plans on doing, I don’t plan on watching her get rid of people who matter so much to me. “I agree to meet with you, but on my terms. You have to come to my camp. If you don’t want to, then there’s nothing I can do.”Although, that sounded tricky, but there was no choice. If I at least went there, we’ll know what next. I could feel it in me that I was much better than when I had just woken up, so it was okay and a bit safe for me to go over to her pack.“And what was her response?” Scarlet asked, loo
ELIAS’ POVI could see the displeasure in her face like she wasn’t really in support of what I had just said. I knew I had to do more than just ask for a truce. “Please. All that happened in the past, I would love it if you can put it behind you. I know it hurt you back then and it still hurts you, but please… Even if it’s on my behalf, let’s just call it a truce. Please let’s start on a new note, and I promise you, things would be much better.” I said to her, hoping she would consider my plea now that I had brought it out to her humbly without a hint of pride as well.Estelle scoffed and moved around a bit until she came to a halt. “You think it’s that easy? To be sent out of a pack you call your home, not even bothered to know how my family and I could have weathered through the storm. I mean, we could have died, but if not because of the moon goddess’ immense love for us, who knows? You would have forgotten me and probably remember me when you die.” “Estelle… No. It’s not what y
SCARLET’S POVWe all sat in the meeting hall, tending to the issue on ground as the council of elders had to be involved. “Alpha Elias, I don’t think that’s possible. We won’t sit and watch you humiliate yourself in the presence of everyone.” One of the elders said, looking serious.I knew it that it wasn’t going to be something which people would agree to. It was a shame and disgrace for the Alpha of our pack to go down on his knees before an enemy. “Yes, my son. It does not speak well of our pack; it doesn’t speak well of you either.” The Queen Mother added. “Hmm. You all should know that it isn’t what I’m so happy to do, but there has to be something to be done about it. We can’t keep watching as our people die. I have seen their army and all that they have. We can’t beat them. It’s going to be more like we’re going to make things worse for ourselves again. So, I have thought all these things through before making a decision.” Elias voiced out to us, looking concerned about the i
ELIAS’ POVLately, I’ve been finding it difficult to sleep a wink all because of the recurrent nightmares of losing everyone I love. How on earth would I find it easy to sleep that way? The lives of everyone in the pack lie in my hands. I don’t have an idea on what to do about our current situation and it’s only my decision that can make the difference.I sat up on the bed and let out a sigh as I placed my index finger on my philtrum and leaned my thumb against my chin. How would my pack have an Alpha, and yet, I couldn’t produce a mind-blowing idea? All through the years my father was the Alpha King, he had done so well, led the people to their glory and many other commendable things. I had just gotten the title as the Alpha, so there had to be something tangible and commendable I ought to do. All of a sudden, a knock interrupted my thoughts and I looked towards the door. There was no interest to open the door, neither was I in the mood to hear of any other problem, but then, the
SCARLET’S POVAfter the doctor examined Ashley and checked her vitals and all, he looked back at me and shook his head. “Ma’am. She isn’t really responding to treatments. I think we might need to involve an elder physician or someone who can possibly know what’s going on.” The doctor suggested and I knew right there, that it wasn’t going to be a little issue. “Alright, thanks. We’ll get back to you.” I said to the doctor and rose to my feet. “What do you have in mind?” Ralph asked as he also rose to his feet and slipped his hands into his pockets. “Well, I have no choice than to do anything to ensure she’s fine. I think we’ll have to see an elder physician regarding this. We can’t give up on Ashley easily.” I spoke, and Ralph nodded.We both stepped out of the hospital and headed to a popularly known elder’s home. I was glad that whatever journey I embark on, someone would always be willing to go with me. If we had to go on a journey for Ashley, I’m certain Ralph would want to go w
SCARLET’S POV We went back to the pack house and every step I took closer to the pack house, bore thoughts of how positive or negative things were going to turn out when I spoke to Elias about the journey that lie ahead of us on behalf of Ashley. “But shouldn’t we have asked of any other way around this, just in case Elias doesn’t accept to this?” I asked Ralph as we headed towards the living room. “Well, the elder physician would have told us if there was another way. In fac, she would list all options for us. So, right now, it’s either Ashley is left to her fate or we go on the journey for her and when I mean we, I’m referring to you and Elias, going on behalf of us all.” Ralph said, and I sighed. I wasn’t ready to think about the first option he laid out. I just wanted to be there for Ashley and ensure she gets back to a condition. It would even better if she got better quickly so we could know what exactly happened to her and her husband. On getting to the living room, we didn
SCARLET’S POVWhat I feared most was what he had just said. He looked so serious about it, and it looked like he was never going to change his mind. But then, I still had to try. After all, the only person who could get to him better than the others was none other than me. “Elias…” “And until I do what I have in mind to do, you won’t be stepping out of this palace.” Elias said, with seriousness. “Elias. Please don’t do this.” Ralph spoke, pleading on my behalf. “Ralph, I don’t want you to support her on this one. We can’t deal with this emotionally. It has to be a decision, made rationally. “Elias, you can’t do this to me. You can’t…” “Guards!” Elias called out, interrupting me. At this point, it seemed as if he was a different man. I understood how he was trying to protect me, but this was getting too much. How would he shut down the emotional part of him and leave Ashley to die, just like that?I took a few steps backwards as I could already understand what he was trying to do