Steve got home to Veronica and Megan, waiting for him. He had been gone for almost an hour and they were beginning to get worried that something unusual might have happened to him.As soon as he got into the house, they rushed to him, their faces filled with concern and worry as they expected news from him.“So? How did it go? Are you in trouble?” Megan quickly asked in a rush.“Why do you keep talking about me being in trouble?” He asked her, shaking his head.“Sorry. That's just what came to my mind. You can't really blame me.” She replied and he furrowed his brows.“So, I'm a troublemaker. Is that what you're saying?” He queried and walked off to take his seat.“No,” Veronica immediately intervened before it was blown out of proportion. “I'm sure that is not what she meant, right Megan?” She said, turning to Megan, who nodded in agreement.“Okay, if you say so.” Steve agreed and took out his phone and began scrolling through it, while Megan kept standing in front of him while he wa
“Are you alone?” Beta Richard asked Steve through the phone.“Not really, sir.”“What do you mean? Who is with you?” Beta Richard asked him.“Megan is with me.” Steve answered, and Megan’s eyes widened.“What is going on?” She silently mouthed so that Beta Richard wouldn't hear her voice.“On speaker.” Megan silently mouthed again and Steve put the phone on loudspeaker, so they all could hear what Beta Richard was saying to him.“Just Megan? Are you sure there is no one else with you?” He asked again and this time, it was Veronica's turn to be shocked. Steve and Megan's eyes slowly turned in Veronica’s direction. Her eyes widened as she held her breath as if he would be able to hear her breathing from where he was.“Steve? Are you still there?” Beta Richard asked, noticing the sudden silence.“Yes sir. I'm still here.” Steve quickly answered to avoid any suspicions.“Why did it take you so long to answer?” He questioned him.“I'm sorry, sir. I was doing something when your call came
“I'll see you later. I can't tell exactly when though, but I'll see you some other time.” She said as she hurriedly grabbed her keys. “I'm so sorry I'm rushing. I told my dad that I wasn't going to stay too long and seeing his call now, I know I have stayed longer than I should have.” She explained why she was rushing. Veronica nodded, “It's fine. I understand.”“You'll be fine on your own right?” Megan asked her, as she walked towards the door.“Yes, I will. Stay safe.” Veronica answered her as she followed her, but as soon as she got to a couple of steps before the door, she stopped and waved at Megan from there.Megan opened the door, stepped out and locked the door from outside, leaving Veronica alone in the house once again.“Phew!” Veronica sighed quietly as she made her way back into the living room, clearing up the cup Steve had used earlier. She then headed back into the room.She laid on the bed, wondering what it felt like, having friends once again. She really loved the
The sound of clanging kitchen utensils disrupted the morning silence, waking Veronica from her sleep. She rubbed her eyes with her hands to rub off the remnant of sleep from her eyes. She yawned quietly and sat up.As she sat up, the aroma of freshly made food made its way into her room. “Is Steve cooking?” She asked herself and got up, heading for the kitchen.“Wow, someone's up early.” She commented as she saw him dishing out the food into two plates.Hearing her voice, Steve turned to her, “You’re up? Good morning.”She nodded and yawned again, covering her mouth, “Good morning.”“Why are you up so early?” She asked him and he smiled.“Come on, let's eat. I made breakfast and the table is set.” He said as he led the way out of the kitchen, to the dining area, and she followed him.As they settled down at opposite ends of the table, she said to him, “But you've not answered me. Why are you up so early?”“Why do you keep asking like I never wake up early though?” He inquired.“Maybe
“This is how far I can go with you.” Beta Richard said to Steve as they got to the pack's borders. “I can't go any further.” He added.Beta Richard’s expression turned serious, his tone firm too. He stepped closer to Steve's, leaning in as he spoke into his ear, “You know what is at stake here. The pack's future is in your hands, please don't disappoint us. I'm sure you know what you need to do already.”“Yes, I do sir. Thank you so much for your trust in me. I promise you that I won't disappoint. I'll do everything I'm supposed to do and make you proud.” Steve assured him, and Beta Richard nodded, a little smile on his face.“Throughout your journey, always remind yourself that you are not only doing this for yourself, but you're doing it for your people too.” Beta Richard placed a reassuring hand on Steve's right shoulder.“From here on, you're on your own. A lot of distractions might come your way, but remain focused. Be very careful and remember everything I have said. Follow ever
Scott, half awake, walked off to his parent's room in the very early hours of the morning, with baggy eyes. He yawned as he made his way to their door. Getting to the door, he knocked.“Yes, who is it?” It was his mum, Beta Lily's soft voice who responded.“It's me, Scott.” He answered, stretching himself quietly.“Come on in.” She said quickly and he gently began to open the door and walked in.“Good morning, mum. Good morning, dad.” He greeted them as he walked to his mum's side of the bed. She sat up and gently pulled him into her embrace.“Hi, my love. It's barely morning.” Beta Lily responded, giving him a kiss on his forehead.“Hello, champ.” Beta Richard replied, sitting up as he yawned, quietly.“Are you okay?” She asked, concerned. “You're up at this time, and you look like you barely slept a wink throughout the night.” She added, observing and staring at him. “Did you sleep well at all?” She asked again.“No.” He answered honestly as he rubbed his eyes with his hands.“No?
The days rolled by so quickly and Steve had now been gone for six days. Megan had only been able to visit Veronica a few times and those few times, she couldn't stay too long because she always had something important to do or somewhere important to go to.Back when Steve was around, she could decide to leave her house and stay at his house for a full day without being questioned, but since her dad thought Steve's house would be empty, he felt there was no point going to stay in an empty house when the owner isn't in.Bored, Veronica was quietly and gently wiping the bookshelves in the living room when she heard a slight sound of clicking heels from outside. She froze, her heart skipping a beat. Someone was approaching the main entrance.Soon the footsteps became closer and louder. As the loud footsteps echoed, her eyes darted towards the entrance.“Who could that be?” She thought to herself. “Could it be Megan?” She asked herself, whispering.“But her footsteps have never been so lou
That night, the guards on night patrol had decided to knock doors randomly, not announcing their presence, while being as strategic and quiet as possible to avoid any suspicions. They didn't expect to get any response from Steve's house since they knew he wasn't in and they were about to leave when they heard the door being unlocked.They had coincidentally knocked thrice, making Veronica think that it was Megan at the door. Hence why she opened the door without asking any questions.Seeing the guards, Veronica knew she couldn't have been in more serious trouble. She knew she was really done for. How and where was she going to begin to explain who she was, where she was from and how she got into the pack, talk less of how she got into Steve's house.A raging and intense battle with her emotions immediately began inside of her.“How could I have been so stupid? How couldn't I figure out that it wasn't Megan who was at the door?” She thought to herself, feeling overwhelmed.“Now I'm in