Vivian’s words kept replaying in Veron’s mind as he sat on the stone seat in the courtyard. He felt humiliated and ashamed. He had never thought about it this way.
Weren’t those women someone's mate, someone’s daughter? Wouldn’t their hearts cry out at such defiling behavior?
He knew that Omegas were always treated as such but Vivian’s words made him ponder over the appropriateness of such acts.
Veron jumped to his feet and muttered, “Sandilo…Apra… I have some urgent work… I will meet you in a while…”
Then, he broke into a run without waiting for their reply. His heart skipped a beat when his extra sensitive ears picked Vivian’s voice near the entrance of the village. He shook his head thinking that it was an illusion but when he heard the voice again he decided to investigate.
His blood boiled when he saw Roxan cornering Vivian. She had a metal rod in her hand and wa
Roxan looked relaxed and let Veron take the first plunge. He avoided him by stepping aside and brought his elbow down his back.A scream escaped Veron’s throat but soon Veron had pinned Roxan on the ground. A fierce fight ensued… Sometimes Roxan seemed to be winning while sometimes Veron seemed to have the upper hand.Vivian felt an intense fear grip her heart. What if something happened to Veron? What would she say to Apra?Her heart drummed against her ribs as she watched them wrestling; matted in dirt and blood. It was difficult to say whose blood it was.She couldn’t muffle the gasp that escaped her mouth when Roxan pinned Veron to the ground. Veron got distracted and Roxan entangled him in a chokehold.“Do you accept defeat?” He asked with a victorious smile.Veron looked guiltily at Vivian. He had let her down. It would be right to fight till death but he had to think about his mate; his pack and his&hell
“If it was some other day, I would have considered your request, Roxan. Today, I am just a man whose mate was assaulted; a friend who sacrificed everything so that I could duel with you. We fight.” Sandilo said with a tone of finality.Roxan started shaking at this. He was a coward who knew only to overpower the weak. Deceit and plotting were his expertise. He couldn’t see any opening to showcase his expertise.Sandilo dragged him to the center of the crowd and pushed him to the ground. Then he roared, “Don’t behave like a ninny, Roxan.”Roxan remained on the ground, refusing to get up. Sandilo couldn’t hit him when he was cowering. So he continued to taunt him.“Roxan! Don’t ruin our family name. Prove that you deserve to be an Alpha. Prove that you are not the second Alpha…”Roxan hissed and jumped to his feet at this address. He abhorred being called ‘Second Alpha.&rs
Veron sat on one knee and looked at Vivian with admiration in his eyes. Stunned, Vivian took a step back and just gawked at him.Veron placed his hand on his heart and said, “Today, I have seen what true courage is. It is not about being powerful, it is about standing up for the right thing.”Tears sparkled at the corner of his eyes as he said in a voice thick with emotion, “When I saw you pointing that rod at yourself to stop him, I felt so helpless, so worthless.You were ready to give your life so that the women would be protected…. I mean… I haven’t seen anyone do that…that is not the way of our life, Vivian… but I admire your grit your courage. What you did today was incredible.I hereby accept you as the Luna of our pack and promise to ponder about the things you say seriously in the future.”Then he took her hand and placed a light kiss on her hand before standing up.
The bonfire blazed fiercely piercing through the darkness of the night. It crackled now and then dancing in the gentle breeze.Men, women, children scurried about doing something or the other.A throne of sorts was placed right in front of the bonfire. It was decorated with vines and flowers.Sandilo and Vivian walked towards the throne hand in hand. They were flanked by Veron and Apra on either side. Vivian was dressed in a beige gown with a plunging neckline. It hugged her tightly at her small waist and flowed down to her ankles.The gown was held together by metal pins of sorts but it gave Vivian a different look.Her copper tresses were braided intricately and held together in a tight bun. Flowers were threaded between the braids in a peculiar pattern. Flower garlands, armbands, and waistbands adorned Vivian painting an alluring picture. She looked around awkwardly.She was never the one to doll up. She expected people to b
Vivian listened with rapt attention as the old woman continued her tale, “For generations, we were entrusted with a secret. We were supposed to reveal it to the right person…”“Grandma, don’t get me wrong… but I think you are making a mistake... How can I be the prophecized one? I am not even a werewolf?”“You are the Luna of this pack and even if you are not the prophecized one, I want to share this secret with you. You are a very righteous and kind person... the only person deserving to know the truth.”“Ummmm….. okay…” Vivian replied awkwardly.“Did you know what happens to us on a full moon night?”A shudder coursed through her as the memories of the previous full moon night flooded her mind. She drew in a deep breath and nodded her head.“What if I told you that we were not always like that. We could control ourselves when we are in wolf
“What are you doing, Vivian?” Sandilo asked as he stepped into the courtyard.Vivian's mouth parted slightly as she took in his appearance; disheveled hair, sleepy eyes. He looked adorable. Her cheeks turned scarlet as her eyes landed on his lips.The scene of their kissing last night flashed through her mind and she looked away embarrassed. She wondered what she would reply if he inquired about her reaction… It was better to distract him.She flashed the IAD in the air and said pursing her lips, “I am trying to fix this one but sadly it is out of battery…”His mouth formed an ‘O’. Then, he looked at her with a sheepish expression and said, “What does that do?”“It helps us communicate with people who are far away from us. I just wish I could fix this up…” Vivian said sadly…Sandilo took the IAD from her hands and observed carefully.“I
Vivian sat in the courtyard; absorbed in her task of making a battery. She was quite satisfied with the materials they procured, the rods were of similar height and width but the spool of copper wire looked like it had been transported from the earth.She couldn’t restrain her curiosity and went in search of Sandilo. She walked around the house, her ears perked up in an attempt to catch their voices.Her pace quickened as she heard the hushed voices coming from the backyard. She was about to call out to Veron but something about the atmosphere made her halt.Sandilo was sitting with his face buried in his hands. Veron stood there with his hand on his shoulder while Apra was looking at them with an anxious expression.“What will you do now, Sandilo? Will you fight for the pack or abandon them…”“No, I can’t abandon my pack… Vivian would never forgive me if I did so… I don’t want to fall
Vivian found herself relaxing over time. She caressed the wolf’s body and even kissed the top of its forehead. The moon had completed three-quarters of its journey. She had to do it soon, whether it worked or not.“Wolfe… I want you to do something for me… will you…”The wolf wagged in reply as if it had agreed to her wish…Vivian ruffled its fur and said, “Please give control to Sandilo and take your human form…”The wolf barred its canines in reply. It was evident that the wolf didn’t like her suggestion.“Please… please…pretty please….” She tried begging but she received a growl in return. She scurried away from him reflexively.The sound of the footsteps indicated that the wolves were drawing closer by the minute. She looked at the wolf with panic in her eyes. She had forgotten to ask the old woman what she should do if her plan fails.