Nothing But A Pebble

(ALPHA ALPHONSO)

The other day before he went to meet his beta in the cave, he caught wind of August’s arrival, also, seeing his son’s pen in his office had been proof. But now, staring at August, he knew no one was kidding when they said he was back.

Why is he here? Alpha Alphonso pondered. When Alpha Karl had mentioned he wanted to come, Alpha Alphonso thought he had been joking. August won’t show his face here unless it was important.

He rose, asked the elders to go on with the meeting without him, and told Alpha Ciandra to follow him. “Wait for me in my office.”

He sarcastically replied, “of course, dad.” And offered Alpha Ciandra a tiny smile.

They watched him leave, and just like his father, he ignored everyone who greeted him. “I see he takes after you.” She said.

“I don’t remember asking for your opinion.” He responded. Alpha Ciandra shrugged. “Did you call him?” He accused.

“Call who?”

“My son.”

Alpha Ciandra sighed, she whispered, “between you raping me and always t