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"Can you explain?" Ashton asked Elijah quietly, his voice barely above a whisper. Elijah was being vague with his words and Ashton wanted to explain further. Elijah's face relaxed, and he smiled softly."Be patient," Elijah said reassuringly. "All will be revealed in due time. Now is not th right time." Ashton nodded, knowing he had to trust and wait. They sat in silence for a while, making other if them feel awkward. Elijah stood up to leave after a while, his movements quiet and deliberate. "I must go now. I just came to check up on you." he said, his voice low and gentle.Ashton nodded again, feeling a sense of disappointment wash over him. Why did he wanted Elijah around more?"Sleep well," Ashton said softly, his voice filled with gratitude. Elijah smiled softly and nodded, before disappearing into the hallway. However, he paused just as he was about closed the door and stared at Ashton's legs."Your legs..." Elijah sad and paused. "Ah! It's nothing serious to worry about.
That night, as the pack settled in for the evening, Elijah sat by the fire, his eyes fixed on the flames. Ashton sat beside him, feeling grateful for the dragon's help. Indeed, Elijah had been a great help to him for the past one month. Theo watched them from across the room, his eyes narrowed in concern. Mason was in his room with Ricky, talking about only the goddess know what. Michael wasn't also around and Kelvin was in a duty, patrolling around the pack border. As the night wore on, Elijah began to tell stories of his past, of the Dragon Kingdom and its secrets to Ashton. Ashton listened with wide eyes, fascinated by the tales of magic and adventure. It seemed Elijah had experienced the hood old days of the Dragon Kingdom before the mad king took over. Theo listened too, his ears perked up for any sign of deception. He just didn't trust Elijah completely and that was it! Period! "I say, cut the guy sme slacks, alright. You are being over paranoid. We have to admit that
It been weeks since Theo decided to believe Elijah and though their friendship aren’t that great, Theo had indeed lowered his guard around Elijah. His relationship with Ashton had been growing as thankfully, Ashton's legs had fully healed.Now, in few months, he would turned eighteen and would be able to hear his dragon and even have his first shift.Everyday had been peaceful and lovely in the Shadow Moon Pack until today.Theo's office was filled with tension as he gathered his top advisors: Michael, Kelvin, and Mason. The morning sun cast a golden glow through the windows, but the atmosphere was far from warm."What's going on? Tell them what you just told me.” Theo asked, his voice firm but controlled.The warrior, whose name was Ryder, took a deep breath though he looked a bit a panicked. "We had a sighting at the border," he began. "One of our warriors saw movement, like someone or more likely, some people were approaching our territory. We thought it was best to go and check t
The sun was setting over the horizon, casting a golden glow over the landscape. People were moving around doing their daily routine while children plated and laughed as they had no care in the world. But Theo's heart was filled with a sense of unease. What was happening at their border was eating him up and he wished they were overthinking and nothing was wrong. Nevertheless, he knew he had to find out whether they were overthinking or not. Whatever the outcome might be, the safety of his pack depended on it. Going to room, he saw Ashton'l standing in front of the mirror as he buttoned his shirt. "Hey... I guess you've already taken you shower. And here I was thinking that we could take a shower together." Theo teased as he waked behind Ashton and hugged him from behind. He buried his face in his neck and took in scent. Theo closed his eyes and enjoyed his mate sweet scent feeling his nostrils. It sounds ridiculous and funny that, Ashton wasn't even at age yet to know Theo w
"Alpha... Alpha... I'm glad I found you," he said, his voice shaking. "Hey... hey... calm down and tell us what happened!" Theo said and caught the trembling warrior before he could fall."I was ... I was scouting the border when I saw something... something that can't be explained."Theo's eyes narrowed. "What did you see?" he asked, his voice demanding. The warrior hesitated, his eyes darting nervously around the group. "I saw... I saw shadows moving in the trees," he said. "And then I heard the howling. It was like nothing I've ever heard before.Out of curiosity, I moved closer to get a view and... and... and... I saw hundreds of rogues, gathered around and preparing to attack our pack!" The warrior concluded in a panic.The numbers of rogues he saw made him weak in the knee.Theo's face was grim. "We need to get to the bottom of this," he said. "Mason, Kelvin, and all of you, let's move forward and see what we can find."Theo was determined to uncover the truth, no matter what
Theo and his team had been scouting the perimeter of their territory for hours, searching for any sign of the enemy, which the could clearly hear their voice but no... something was oddly off about the whole thing.Why could they only hear few voices, not sounding like an army going for battle? It was more like a group of people enjoying the evening in the woods.Not only that, but as they moved through the darkness, they couldn't shake the feeling that they were being watched.It felt like all their movement and locations were being monitored by pair of eyes. If it was only Theo who felt that way, he might have shook it off. But no! Everyone felt the same. Was someone or something watching them?"Yes! Someone... no! We are being watched by people. I sense them." Dark said to Theo, who nodded in an understanding "Everyone... be careful! I think we are being watched." Theo whispered to his group, who nodded I'm an understanding.However, little did they know that things were going a
As the battle raged on back at the pack, Theo and his team were still unaware of the chaos that was erupting back at home. They were too far away, and the enemy had managed to sneak past them undetected. For them, they still wanted to know why they could only hear voices instead if the voice of a army. Soon, they reached where the supposed enemies were, only to see that the noises they were hearing was actually from a small radio which gad a recorder inserted in. "What the fuck!" Mason cussed out loud. He couldn't believe his eyes. Not only him, the rest of the group together with Theo was als shocked. "We've been tricked!" Kelvin voiced out as he pulled his hair back in frustration. Well... he didn't need to spell out because everyone had come to such a conclusion. "But - but - what about their scent in the air?" Ine warrior questioned. The rest started looking around until Theo's eyes landed on piles of clothes gathered around. "It was the smell from these clothes that w
"Dark? Theo?" Michael said as relief washed over him."Brother!" Sasha said as she saw her brother, Mason running alongside the alpha. A smile crept in her face.Now... everything was going to be alright. They were safe. Theo, Mason and Kelvin alongside their warriors fought and killed the enemies as if they were chasing ants.Bodies were ripped and thrown everywhere. But just as it seemed like they were gaining the upper hand, a group of enemy wolves emerged from the trees, their eyes fixed on Theo/Dark specifically. Theo/Dark growled, his hackles rising. He knew that he was the enemy's main target, and he was ready to defend himself.As the enemy wolves charged towards him, Theo stood his ground, his teeth bared and his claws extended. He was ready to fight to the death, if necessary.But just as the enemy wolves were about to attack, a loud howl echoed through the forest, sending a shiver down everyone's spine.What or who was that?The enemy wolves hesitated, their ears perked
Ashton trudged through the front door of the pack house, his feet heavy with the weight of his emotions.His heart was burden by the crushing sadness that had settled within him some morning. He had spent the entire day with his two best friends, Ricky and Sasha, who had tried to console him and lift his spirits, but despite their best efforts, Ashton couldn't shake off the feeling of desolation and loss that had taken up residence in his heart.How could he be happy when he had been banished by the person he loves and the person who made him alive again?Ricky, ever the loyal and devoted friend, had vowed to accompany Ashton on his journey, to stand by his side and face whatever lay ahead. After all, it was the two of them from the beginning. How could he let his brother Ash leave him behind?And the thought of Elijah going with them as well made it a bit better for Ashton. At least with the presence of these two comforted and reminded Ashton that he was not alone. Though Ashton ha
Michael's face was a deep shade of crimson, his eyes blazing with unimaginable fury as he stormed into Theo's office, slamming the door behind him with a resounding crash that seemed to shake the very foundations of the room. He couldn't wait to give Theo his piece of mind. How could he do that to poor Ashton? Why would he just banish his mate for no reason? Just what in the name of goddess was he thinking? Theo quickly followed, trying to explain things to him before things escalated further. He knew his decision was rushed and in fact, Dark was mad at him and refuses to talk to him base in that. His head was racing with many thoughts as he attempted to defuse Michael's anger and explain things to him clearly. "Calm the shit down already," Theo said, placing a gentle hand on his arm, trying to convey a sense of reassurance and tranquility. But Michael shook him off, his eyes flashing with anger, his voice low and menacing as he confronted Theo. "Why are you doing this, Theo?
The night had been a sleepless one for Ashton. He had cried himself to sleep, his heart heavy with the weight of Alpha Theo's silence. He had never felt so alone, so unwanted. He had thought that their bond was unbreakable, that nothing could ever come between them. But now, he wasn't so sure. As he lay in bed, he couldn't shake the feeling that he had lost Alpha Theo forever. He had told him that he didn't want to go with Elijah anymore, and Alpha Theo had taken it as a personal rejection. Ashton had tried to explain himself, to tell Alpha Theo that he just couldn't handle the thought of being away from him for so long. But Alpha Theo hadn't listened. The next morning, Ashton dragged himself to the dining table, his eyes red and puffy from lack of sleep. He took his seat, trying to avoid eye contact with Alpha Theo, who was already seated at the head of the table. The rest of the pack began to file in, taking their seats and chatting quietly among themselves. Michael, Mason, Kelv
The night had been a sleepless one for Ashton. He had cried himself to sleep, his heart heavy with the weight of Alpha Theo's silence. He had never felt so alone, so unwanted. He had thought that their bond was unbreakable, that nothing could ever come between them. But now, he wasn't so sure.As he lay in bed, he couldn't shake the feeling that he had lost Alpha Theo forever. He had told him that he didn't want to go with Elijah anymore, and Alpha Theo had taken it as a personal rejection. Ashton had tried to explain himself, to tell Alpha Theo that he just couldn't handle the thought of being away from him for so long. But Alpha Theo hadn't listened.The next morning, Ashton dragged himself to the dining table, his eyes red and puffy from lack of sleep. He took his seat, trying to avoid eye contact with Alpha Theo, who was already seated at the head of the table.The rest of the pack began to file in, taking their seats and chatting quietly among themselves. Michael, Mason, Kelvin,
Ashton was no longer himself the next day. Despite Theo and Michael trying to cheer him up, he still felt down and didn't want to indulge them. Theo had informed everyone about Ashton and Elijah's soon departure, so the understand why Ashton wasn't I the mood to do anything. They didn't want to bother him. As Ashton's feet carried him back to his room, his mind was a jumbled mess of emotions, his heart heavy with the weight of his decision, a decision that had been made in haste, without fully considering the consequences, a decision that now seemed to be suffocating him, making it hard for him to breathe, to think, to feel anything other than a deep sense of unease. He had agreed to leave with Elijah, to start a new life, a new adventure, but now, as he thought about it, he realized that he wasn't ready, wasn't prepared to leave behind everything he knew, everyone he loved, especially Theo, the man who had captured his heart, the man who had made him feel seen, heard, and under
As the silence between them grew thicker, Theo knew he had to do something to break the tension. He took a step forward, his hand reaching out to touch Ashton's shoulder. It pained him tht he had to end Ashton away too. But at the moment, that seemed to be the best option. "Ashton, please don't say things like that," Theo said, his voice soft and gentle. "You know I'd do anything to protect you. I'm just trying to do what's best for you, even if it means making a difficult decision. I'm also hurt by all this, little dragon!" Theo said softly. Dark whimpered in Theo's head and decided not to say anything. He felt heartbroken that he had to send his mate away. He felt so helpless that there wasn't anything he could do. Ashton didn't respond, but Theo could sense a slight relaxation in his stance. He took another step forward, his hand still reaching out to touch both of his shoulders. "Ashton, I know you're upset, and I don't blame you. But please, don't push me away. I need
It's been three days now and Theo still haven't been able to talk to Ashton about letting him leave with Elijah. The very first night he tried, he eventually let it slide and couldn't tell him.But today, he must talk to Ashton about it. He can't put it off all the time. Time is of essence and Elijah really wanted to leave the pack before he's find out. Theo stood outside the bedroom door, his heart racing with anticipation. He had been putting off this conversation for far too long, but he knew it was inevitable. He took a deep breath, steeling himself for what was to come. As he entered the room, Ashton looked up from his book, a questioning expression on his face. "Hey Alpha, what's up?" he asked, setting his book aside. Theo hesitated, unsure of how to begin. He had been wanting to tell Ashton the truth about Elijah being his biological father for weeks now, but every time he tried, he chickened out. He was afraid of how Ashton would react, afraid that he wouldn't be ready for
Few days later, Theo had been thinking about the mystery surrounding Elijah and he couldn't help but want to know everything. Alpha Theo called Elijah to his office to have a conversation with him. It was high time he asked all the questions he had withheld. Just thinking about it without asking won't provide him with any answers. He might as well ask and be free. Elijah already knew why Theo called him. He knew this day would come soon or later and he would have to face the Alpha's questions. "You called for me, Alpha." Elijah sad as he took a seat opposite Theo."Well... I guess you already know why I called you here. I need answers... And the truth. Why did you come to my pack, Elijah?" Theo asked straightforwardly. He didn't blink nor looked away from Elijah. He wanted to read his facial expression to gage if he would lie to him or not.Elijah heaved a sigh before speaking..."Well... the truth is... I came to this pack specifically for Ashton. And I would like to take him aw
After they brought Ashton home safely, he never wanted to leave Theo's arms. Ashton always clung to Theo like a fabric, and the latter wasn't even complaining. He loved that his mate was finally back in his arms. It just felt so amazing.And besides, Theo loved the idea of Ashton by side so that he can keep an eye on him and protect him in case of what happened weeks ago reoccur.The pack was overjoyed to see Ashton safe, sound and bubbly again. Everyone visited him, including his two best friends, Ricky and Sasha. Sasha was visibly shaken with remorse, and Ashton could sense her guilt and regret."Ashton, I'm so sorry," she said, tears streaming down her face. "I should have protected you better. I feel like it's all my fault. I shouldn't have taken you out that day. I should have trained better to become much stronger. That way, I could have protected you." She said while sobbing. Ashton immediately reassured her, holding her hand in his. "Sasha, it's not your fault," he said fir