PENT-UP ANGER I shut my eyes tightly the moment I heard the iron bars pave way and my heart thudded at each step of whosoever it was. My lips were quivering and my entire body shaking from fear no matter how I tried to stay calm."Aiden." A soft voice called out to me and my eyes flew open, shock taking over my fear as I stared into the pair of brown eyes that stared back at me. Despite being cladded in the heavy and complicated attire of the gammas, and despite having a black domino mask to shield his face, I could always make out who those brown pair of eyes belonged to.I opened my mouth to speak but instead, no word came out. It was evident I was still in a daze."It's me. You don't have to be afraid." The voice continued and the tears I had been holding finally dropped to my cheeks."Calix!" Aiden's eyes widened as he stared at his friend in shock. Never in his wildest dream did he expect to see Calix in the dungeons, dressed in his gamma attire and staring at him with glassy e
HOW HE GOT OUTThird Person's povThe four friends froze in their tracks, their hearts pounding loudly in their chests as they watched the old man walk to them. Where the old man had come from or why he was still awake at this hour of the night, none of the friends could tell so they exchanged shocked looks with one another.There was fear on everyone's faces with none of them knowing what to do or say. Unlike, Calix who still had his mask intact, Jamal and Andrew had long pulled theirs out so their identity was known to the old man who happened to be one of the well-known elders, one quite close to the alpha. The friends had seen him around the alpha, though, mostly quiet, he still tagged along like the elder he was.The elders were old werewolves with great experience and knowledge of the pack due to their long years of existence. They are mostly a set of old wolves who had decided to make the pack their final resting place.The friends would have not been this worried if they had b
: THE ROGUES The rogues barely have trusts for anyone. Not to talk of an old man. It's as difficult for them as hell. "I don't trust that old man one bit," Calix said immediately they took cover behind an old acacia tree which had existed before any of them was born."Me neither." Jamal nodded in support and Calix patted him on the shoulder, happy to have someone else who thought the same way as he. He had now pulled his domino mask off and around his eyes were marks indicating where the masks had previously been."He's so creepy. I don't think we should trust him," he said again, his gaze now fixated on both Aiden and Andrew who had been quiet since."But I think we should," Andrew said at last and Calix frowned. "He has a better plan. I think we should go with him." He continued even when both Calix and Jamal had their eyes narrowed at him."How can you say that? What if he has only said all that he had said to keep us trapped? He might be heading for the Alpha's room to sell us o
CONVERSATION We moved in silence, with me peering through the tiny opening of the cart to look at the pack's gate for the last time. I was truly leaving and I could not explain how I felt about it. All I knew was I wished I could stay but as everyone had said, this was the best.I leaned back into the cart and shut my eyes, adjusting a bit to a more comfortable position even when my legs were aching badly. I did not want to think about anything even when there were thousands of questions in my head. Instead, I listened to the sound the cart made as it wheeled away and the chirping of crickets. It sounded soothing to my ears and it sort of calmed me down.Suddenly the cart stopped moving and I opened my eyes, the pounding of my heart resuming. I hated being this anxious and scared but I could not stop my heart from racing each time things like this happened.I could hear footsteps around me and I wondered if it was Elder Theodore or someone else. I listened carefully, trying to stay a
ACHEThe ache in their heads was alarming and they groaned painfully, each of them holding their head as they tried to sit up. What had happened and why did they feel this tired? Sure it could not be the wine they had drunk the previous night.Last night had not been their first night sharing a bottle of wine so why should this hangover be different? They had not even consumed a lot as they had done in the past so why was the pain alarming and why did it feel like thousands of needles had been pinned into their heads?Jaden was the first to sit up and he shut his eyes tightly as he tried to dull the ache pounding in his head. It took a while but he was finally able to open his eyes and he stared around him, a gasp escaping his lips when he noticed his fellow guards who were just as he was.They were all wriggling in pain as they tried to sit up too and it surprised Jaden so much. Immediately, he knew something was wrong.His eyes darted to the cell they were supposed to be guarding an
HIGH RANKING But that was the least of his problem now, so he turned to zoom past them but soon froze when he sighted the alpha walking down the hallway with Jared by his side and some other wolves of high-ranking status behind him.The young guard couldn't help but fidget as the troop approached him and his gaze dropped to the floor as he sought what to say. He would give everything to trade this situation he was in. Jaden, being the bully he was, had asked him to go because he knew he could not say no. So here he was, the unfortunate one who had to deliver such terrible news to the Alpha at such an early hour.Alpha Lundamous had a great temper and he was always angry even in happy situations. The guard could only wonder what the Alpha would say after he had heard the news in full. Then there was Jared who was just as temperamental as his father.The young guard was sure the man would throw a great fit and the guard was not ready for any of these. Jaden should have just gone himsel
MOON PACK The first thing I noticed was the noise. It was so noisy, it hurt my ears. Then, the strange scent. The air had shifted and everywhere smelt different. Another thing that caught my attention was the troop of people moving up and down hastily like ants building a hill.Several colourful booths had been set up all around with people selling different kinds of wares, ranging from food to cloth. The whole place was packed with people and amid the din of people were little children running about happily. It was like a different community of its own and the people smelt and acted differently.I turned to look at Elder Theodore who had also stopped in his track. But I could tell he had not stopped because he was just as shocked as I was. He had a broad smile on his face and he shut his eyes as he inhaled deeply."I'm glad to be here once again." He exhaled, opening his eyes to look at me.My brows furrowed in confusion and I stared back at the people who did not seem to notice us.
: HARMONY I turned to glare at him but he was not looking at me. Instead, he was adjusting the man's collar and patting him on the shoulder. Then he pulled me by the shoulder, his head lowered as he muttered words to onlookers."The show is over." I heard him say and in no time, everyone had returned to their business. It was almost like nothing had happened. Could this mean that humans were quick to forget too?"You shouldn't do that, Aiden. I'm bringing you here not to hurt anyone but to hide yourself for a while. No one will find you here but if you keep making trouble, attention will be brought to you and who knows, Alpha Lundamous might find you. Words fly, you know.""I did nothing wrong." My golden-brown eyes flickered. Why was he blaming me? I wasn't the one who had consumed more alcohol than he should."Even though." Elder Theodore hissed, tossing me a glare before looking straight ahead. "You could have simply ignored. I don't want you doing this again, Aiden." His voice wa