“Oh, my bad. This is Veronica.” Beta Richard immediately introduced her to his wife.“Yes, mum. This is Vee.” Scott cut in excitedly.Beta Lily narrowed her eyes as she tried to figure out who the young lady with silver hair, who her family was introducing to her, was. “Okay?” She dragged her speech, waiting for her husband to explain further why a stranger was at their house. “I don't think I've ever seen this face before now.”Before Beta Richard could respond, Scott immediately jumped into the conversation, “Oh yes, mum. Do you remember Vee?”Looking confused, she answered, “No, Scott. I don't remember Vee.“Have you forgotten so soon?” He asked, with a displeased look on his face.“I'm sorry, but, yes, I have forgotten.” She replied, her eyes darting towards Beta Richard, hoping that he would bail her out.“Remember the Vee who saved him when he was lost in the forest?” He asked her.“Yeah, I remember. The one he won't stop talking about?” She asked, still not getting the point.
ALPHA’S PALACE Steve and Alpha Marcus remained in silence for a very long while after the whole council had left. Alpha Marcus had a lot to say to him because he was in no way pleased with what Steve did, while Steve didn't really want to speak to him because he knew that they were going to end up having a misunderstanding.Seeing that the silence had lingered for too long, Steve decided to break the silence. He cleared his throat.“If there is nothing you have to say to me, I might as well just be on my way right now.” He said right after clearing his throat and began to leave after bowing slightly.Alpha Marcus felt like he couldn't hear properly. He couldn't believe that Steve was still trying to be headstrong after what he had done.Shocked by Steve’s words, Alpha Marcus exclaimed, “Have you actually lost your mind? How dare you try to walk out on me when I haven't asked you to leave? Huh?”“But you weren't saying anything, we've just been in silence ever since the meeting with t
As Steve left the presence of Alpha Marcus and Beta Richard, and made his way out of the palace, some drivers were waiting for him in the compound.“Are you ready to leave sir?” The driver asked him as Steve got closer.“Yes, why?” Steve inquired, because he didn't know why the driver was asking him such a question.“I have been told to drop you at home, sir.”“Uh, is that really necessary?” Steve inquired, with a puzzled look on his face.“Yes it is, sir.” The driver answered him.“No, I don't think that will be necessary. I just want to be on my own right now.” Steve stated, and turned away from the driver, trying to leave .“I understand sir, but I'm sorry, that was the instruction that I was given, sir.” The driver was persistent, and so Steve turned back to him. “There are still very few members of the pack loitering around. We don't want them reacting to you negatively, because they have heard what happened and tongues are wagging already.” He revealed, his tone barely above a
ALPHA'S PALACE “What do you plan to do with Veronica?” Best Richard asked Alpha Marcus after Steve had left, “you said you have made a decision already, or were you just bluffing?”Alpha Marcus' head snapped towards Beta Richard, “you know I don't bluff. I have made up my mind truthfully.” He replied and Beta Richard sighed.“I know that what Steve did was wrong on all ends, and I'm not trying to justify his actions, but I want you to think deeply about it again.” Beta Richard said again.“What do you mean?” Alpha Marcus asked him.“Look man, I don’t know what your decision is, and I'm not trying to plead or take sides with the girl, but if it wasn't for her, Scott probably would have been dead by now.”“Come off it, Richard. The warriors would have found him even if she didn't. Don't make a big deal out of what she did”“Yes, the warriors might have found him, but he might have been half-dead or completely dead.” Beta Richard replied plainly, and Alpha Scott sighed slightly.“Wait,
The Elders and the members of the council gradually began to gather in the Alpha’s palace, waiting for Alpha Marcus to come out to meet them. It had now been officially two days since the last meeting was held and since the meeting was adjourned, the new date arrived faster than they expected.As the rest of them walked in one after another, they exchanged pleasantries with the others and took their seats, also waiting for Alpha Marcus, who was yet to come out of his inner court chamber.Shortly after, Councillor Maxwell arrived with Megan, and the members mumurred as he took his seat with them, while Megan sat in a seat already provided for her, separate from the seats of the council members and pack elders.After what seemed like thirty minutes later, Beta Richard arrived with Veronica, and the murmurs in the room became louder as they all had one thing or the other to whisper to each other about her. Veronica took her seat beside Megan and they exchanged sad glances.“I'm so sorry
The room was plunged into a deafening silence as the Alpha spoke. Steve's eyes darted towards Megan for a short moment, before fixing back on Alpha Marcus. Megan’s hands trembled, as she awaited what her fate was going to be.Veronica’s breath caught in her throat, her heart racing with fear of what was about to befall her friends. She was about to take a step forward, to plead to the Alpha on their behalf, but a warning glance from Beta Richard made her freeze in her place.Alpha Marcus’ gaze lingered on Steve and Megan, his eyes burning with a fierce intensity, making Megan's heart beat faster. Steve, on the other hand, didn't really care. He was prepared and ready for whatever was going to come his way.His only fear and concern was for Veronica, who he thought his father was going to send out of the pack, but seeing as her case was already sorted, he didn't care about whatever punishment his father had for him. He was only going to feel bad for Megan because she warned him from th
“You mean you're now a member of our pack?” Scott asked, his eyes wide in surprise.“Yes, I am.” Veronica answered excitedly.Scott excitedly jumped at her, so happy for her. He had been so worried and unsettled since she left the house with his dad in the morning to go to the palace, so he waited impatiently outside the house the whole time. He was unable to go with them to the palace because Beta Richard refused, saying, “it wasn't a place for him to come and interrupt them again.” And despite pleading with him that he was going to be on his best behaviour, he still didn't allow him to go with and instead ordered the guards to keep an eye on him.“Did he not go in since we left?” Beta Richard asked one of the servants.“Yes sir, he refused to go in, and we didn't want to force him into the house.” The servant answered.“It's fine.” Beta Richard replied and took another look at Scott, who still embraced Veronica, not letting her go.“Can we go in now?” He asked, and they pulled back
Beta Richard and his wife couldn't believe their eyes. The whole glass centre table was shattered. For a split second, they stood, frozen on a spot as they tried to process what was going on. It wasn't too long since they left the living room and a disaster had already occured.“What happened? How did this happen?” Beta Richard asked, snapping out of his thoughts as he rushed to the scene where Scott was screaming in pain, while Veronica was by his side trying to help.“What happened?” Beta Lily asked, as she tried to put herself together.“He said he wanted to show me some pictures from the photo album stacked away up on the shelf.” Veronica explained, pointing at the tall bookshelf which housed different books and photo albums.“He almost got the album when he slipped and hit that sculpture and they crashed into the table together.” She explained further, wiping her tears.“Oh my goodness.” Beta Lily gasped in shock.“We need to take him to the hospital immediately.” Beta Richard sa
The air was heavy with tension as Elder Raymond stormed in, his face twisted in grief and rage. His eyes, red-rimmed from lack of sleep, scanned the room until they landed on Veronica, who now stood frozen, her hands clasped together in front of her. At the sound of Elder Raymond’s angry voice, she had sprung to her feet.The moment he saw her, Elder Raymond charged at her, his heavy boots echoing off the marble floor. “You!” He bellowed, his voice, sounding like thunder. “You killed my son!”Veronica shook her head vigorously as he charged at her.Beta Richard quickly stepped forward, shielding Veronica from Elder Raymond’s attack. The guards also moved swiftly to restrain Elder Raymond, but he struggled against them, his face purpling with rage.Seeing what was going on, Megan and the rest of their friends scurried off to a corner.Alpha Marcus sprung up from his throne, his voice authoritative as he spoke. “Elder Raymond! What is going on? What is the meaning of all this?!” Elde
As soon as the warrior guards got back to the pack, Veronica was dragged before the Alpha in the court.“We found her, Alpha.” Captain Jake announced, pushing Veronica forward. She missed her steps and fell to the ground in front of Alpha Marcus, and Beta Richard.“Has she confessed yet?” Alpha Marcus asked, and Jake shook his head.“No, Alpha. She has not confessed. She claims she is innocent.”“Is that so?” He inquired, and Jake nodded affirmatively.Alpha Marcus’ eyes fell on Veronica, who was still on the floor, her face buried in her hands as she cried silently.“So, you have refused to confess after everything?” He asked her, his eyes blazing with fury.“I… I’m innocent.” She managed to say, her voice, cracked from screaming and crying all the way to the pack from her hiding place.Right then, Steve, Megan, Sam, Linda, Madeline and the others walked in.“Thank goodness. They've found her.” Sam said out loud as soon as he saw Veronica on the floor. “I hope she tells the world wha
All hands on deck. The search began, and the warrior guards searched the entire pack, but Veronica was nowhere to be found.Seeing as she was not found anywhere in the pack, they proceeded to search outside the pack, and headed for the forest, combing every single place the soles of their feet stepped.They were so determined to find her because they believed that she was responsible for Trey’s death just like Sam told the Alpha.“Leave no stone unturned. Search the perimeters. Search every single place. Every nook and cranny.” Captain Jake yelled as they intensified their search in the forest.They searched and searched for hours, until it was very late at night, yet they didn't find anyone, or anything that could serve as a pointer to where Veronica was.“Cap, don't you think we should go back? It's already dark. We can come back by morning tomorrow.” One of the warriors suggested, but Jake glared at him.“Do you think this is a child's play? Are we just searching because we feel li
They finally arrived at the Alpha's palace, and Beta Richard led the way, while they followed behind him.As they made their way in, silence filled the air, the only sound heard was their footsteps on the floor.“I can't believe I'm back here again. I still haven't gotten over what happened while I was here last time.” Megan whispered to Steve, who didn't say a word to her.“Anytime I think about it, the only thing I can remember is the punishment we were given months ago.” She whispered again, but he still didn't say anything in response.She continued to complain, regardless. “Ughhh! I can't believe we actually did community service for three whole months. It was such a harrowing experience for-”“Can you just keep quiet, Megan. Now is not the time for random talks and this is definitely not the place!” He interrupted her, as he whispered through gritted teeth. “What is wrong with you? Dang!” He hissed.She rolled her eyes, and remained quiet till they finally got into the Alpha's
In just a short moment, the ambulance arrived at Veronica’s house, and Trey's body was immediately observed keenly, and he was soon confirmed dead.Seeing that it was Trey, the head paramedic, whose name was Dan, stared in shock. He then sighed. “Take him into the ambulance. We might have to find out the cause of his death.” He immediately instructed the other paramedics to carry Trey's body out of the house.“I’m quite baffled here. How did this happen? What really happened?” Dan asked Steve and the other guests, including Megan, who looked disturbed.“We have no idea. We just came into the room and met him like this.” Steve replied, honestly.“Is… is he really dead?” Linda asked, her voice shaking.Dan sighed sadly. “Unfortunately, Yes.”“Oh no!” They all exclaimed, with defeated expressions.They had actually hoped that they were wrong about it all along, but with the confirmation of the paramedics, they soon knew that their worst fear had actually happened.“Are you guys sure tha
Seeing Trey’s lifeless body in the pool of his own blood, Megan retched, and swiftly rushed into the bathroom and began to throw up.“What could have happened? Who could have done this?” Steve thought to himself as he observed Trey’s motionless body.Truly, he didn't like Trey because of what happened between them in the past, but never in a million years did he imagine that Trey would be in such a state at that point in time.Megan came back into the room, and they remained transfixed in one spot for a while, before someone finally spoke up.“Who did this?” One of the guests, Madeline, asked, sounding completely terrified.“Is he still breathing?” Another person, Linda asked, her voice shaking.“Does he look like he is?” Someone else, Sam, replied, coldly.Linda’s eyes widened. “What!?”“You can't be so sure. Maybe he is just unconscious.” She said again, trying hard not to believe what Sam said.“I think Sam might be right. He doesn't look like he is breathing.” Luke said, in suppor
After walking and reminiscing on past events for a while, Steve and Megan finally headed back to Veronica's house, but when they got outside the house, they noticed that the guests were a lot less than before they left the house earlier.“Seems almost everyone has gone.” Steve stated, and Megan nodded in agreement.“Yes, it seems so. I'm sure they had so much fun.” She replied, looking around.“Yeah, that's true.” Steve nodded in support.“Hi Uncle Steve.” Scott suddenly shouted, jumping out from nowhere, startling them.“Oh my, you scared me.” Megan exclaimed, and Steve smiled.“Did I?” Scott asked as he excitedly jumped into Steve's arms.“Yes, you did.” Megan replied, frowning.“Did you go somewhere?” He asked, “I have been looking everywhere for you guys.”“Oh, yes. We took a walk.” Steve answered with a smile.“Really?” Scott asked, staring at Steve and Megan.“Yes. We had some things to talk about.” Steve explained, still smiling.“Oh, so where's Vee?” Scott asked, seeing as Ver
Seeing that it was indeed Trey, Veronica fearfully took a few steps backwards, away from him.Noticing her reaction, he knew that she possibly knew him, and so he got up from the bed.“Oh, you know me already?” He asked her, his tone, menacing.“What makes you think so?” Veronica asked him. Her heart, beating fast, not sure of what she should have said. “I don't know you.” She blurted out.“Oh really?” He asked mockingly, taking a step towards her.“Yes.” She lied, slowly retreating.He laughed hysterically. “Why does your expression say otherwise?” He queried her. “You don't look like you're seeing me for the first time.” He stated the obvious, making her more uncomfortable.“That's not true.” Veronica insisted, and he laughed again.“You’re saying something, but your actions say otherwise.” He said, “What do you mean?” She asked him and instead of responding, he took a couple of steps forward, making her take steps backwards instinctively.“There you go.” He said, proving his point,
TWO WEEKS LATERAs the cock crowed, Veronica's eyes slowly opened, but she immediately shut her eyes because of the little ray of sunlight, shining through the slight opening in the curtains, right into her eyes.She adjusted her sleeping position, and remained still on her bed for a short moment. She opened her eyes again, and gently rubbed her heavy eyes. She checked the time and it was a few minutes before 7am.Her eyes drifted away from the clock to the ceiling and she kept staring at the ceiling as the thought of going back to sleep filled her mind.She yawned loudly, and stretched her body.“Today, I don't feel like doing anything. I just want to sleep in.” She said to herself, as she pulled her duvet over her head, and went back to sleep.Just a few minutes later, her phone chimed, but she was too tired to pick it up to check who she got a message from.She had stayed up late the previous night because she had a lot on her mind. She didn't know why but memories of her life in h