Alpha Jo stormed into the room, his face a storm of anger and confusion. I had been expecting a confrontation, but not one this intense. He slammed the door behind him, the sound echoing through the room like a thunderclap.
"Ava," he shouted, his voice barely containing his rage. "I just spoke with Maria. She told me everything. She says you've been fabricating lies about her."
I felt a surge of anger rise within me. "Jo, I told you the truth. Maria has been conspiring with the Bandits. We've got evidence - -"
"Evidence?" he cut me off, his eyes blazing. "Maria says you planted that evidence to turn me against her. She says you've been manipulating me from the start!"
I could hardly believe what I was hearing. "How
The next morning, I received word that Alpha Jo was recovering. He sent a message, asking to see me. I was wary, but I knew I had to face him.I entered his quarters, finding him sitting up in bed, his face pale but determined. He looked at me with a mixture of regret and resolve."Ava," he began, his voice strained. "I need to apologize. I let my anger get the best of me. I should have listened to you."I nodded, my own anger softening slightly. "Jo, we need to work together. Maria is the real threat here. She's been manipulating everyone, including you."“It’s okay, Ava, I only called to apologize to you because I think you deserve it,” he said.
Chifo, my cousin, came sprinting towards my mother and me, I could clearly see the panic written on his face. His breath came in uneven gasps, and his eyes were wide with fear."Ava! The bandits... they're attacking Downtown! They're burning huts and killing people!" he shouted, his voice cracking with urgency.My heart pounded in my chest as the reality of his words sank in. The strongest fighters of the Omega clan, including my father, were in the forest searching for Zaza. Downtown was vulnerable."Chifo, listen to me carefully," I said, gripping his shoulders to steady him. "You need to get everyone who is still alive to rally at my father's place. It's the most fortified location we have right now. Go, and be quick about it!"
The next morning, we convened a meeting to discuss our next steps. My father, despite his injury, insisted on being present. "We need to fortify our defenses," he said, his voice firm. "But more importantly, we need to take the fight to the bandits. We can't wait for them to attack us again.""I agree," I said, looking around at the faces of my trusted associates. "But we need to be strategic. We can't afford to lose more people. Karim, did you gather any useful information about the bandits while you were searching for Zaza?"Karim nodded, stepping forward. "Yes, I did."I made my way to Alpha Jo's quarters, my heart heavy with anger and frustration. The attack on Downtown had been devastating, and the absence of guards to protect the Omegas had been glaringly obvious. As I
The following morning, we set out for Border Town. The journey was long and difficult maybe from our travails in Nashville town,, but our spirits remained high. As we approached the outskirts of the town, we could see the fortified positions of General Masa's forces. The time for action had come.Karim and his team moved into position, ready to create the diversion. The rest of us waited, tense but prepared. As the first sounds of the diversion reached our ears, we moved swiftly, slipping through the weakened defenses and into the heart of the town.The battle that ensued was fierce and chaotic. General Masa's forces were caught off guard, but they fought back with determination. We moved through the town, taking out key positions and securing the area. The sound of clashing weapons and shouts filled the air, but we pressed on, driven by our resolve.At the center of the town, we finally confronted General Masa. He stood tall and defiant, his eyes filled with anger and determination.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the courtyard, I felt a profound sense of isolation. Zaza's words echoed in my mind, each one a reminder of the precarious path I had chosen. I had made my decision, believing it was for the greater good, but now I was left to question whether I had indeed made the right choice.I spent the rest of the evening in a state of restless contemplation. I couldn't shake the feeling of unease, the fear that Zaza might be right about Masa. But I also knew that we couldn't afford to turn away potential allies, not when the stakes were so high.I felt that General Masa’s experience could help us, especially with Maria, as I suspect that she may be the leader of the Bandits. Zaza and I were young, and I felt an experienced head wouldn’t hurt much. I needed to talk to Captain Hyde to see what he felt about it.The next morning, I called a meeting with my closest advisors and the leaders of our forces. As we gathered in the war room,
I did not envisage a lot of things were going to move against me when I made the decision to free General Masa. The only good thing was that his forces rallied around us, giving me a fortified position.Captain Hyde’s departure still weighed heavily on my heart, and the integration of General Masa into our ranks had only added to the unrest. It seemed as though every corner I turned, there were whispers and glances of suspicion. I had hoped that bringing Masa into our fold would strengthen our defenses, but instead, it had sown seeds of discord.As I approached my quarters, I saw Karim waiting for me. His expression was serious, a clear indication that there was more troubling news to come.“Ava,” he began as soon as I reached him, “we need to talk.”I nodded, leading him into my room where we could speak privately. Once inside, he wasted no time.“There’s been talk of an uprising,” Karim said, his voice low. “Some of our people are vehemently opposed to General Masa’s presence. They
As I walked through the town of Nashville with Zaza and my guards, I could smell the fresh air and the natural nature of the town. I was very happy to be home. From my hotel to the conference hall was a walking distance and I loved it. I was glad to be in my town once more. A lot has not changed, both the people and the town. The people did not know me anymore and that pleased me.I could smell and feel a lot of them throwing gazes at me. Most of them had not seen a lady, dressed so richly and guarded by hefty-looking handsome men. Yes, I chose my guards very carefully as I wanted them to look intimidating and handsome.The conference door opened, and I was ushered in alone. I sat close to the exit door as I did not want to disturb the meeting. It was a meeting of the Alphas in the district. Alpha Jo had called for a meeting aimed at defeating our common enemy, the bandits.After his opening speech, I watched as he set his gaze on me. I was not sure that he recognized me. But as he wa
The other Alphas were waiting for us. They could not hear us, but they could see that I was not afraid of their intimidation. I was not ready to reveal that I was Alpha Ayar. They must respect me as an Omega.My ex-husband, who rejected me at my wedding, was still looking at me in shock. He could not believe that I had challenged him. The only female that had ever done so was Maria, his sister.“Could you please follow me? I want to introduce you to the other Alphas,” Alpha Jo said.I stood up, raised my gown a little, and followed Alpha Jo. It looked like the longest walk I ever took. The distance was short, but my steps were heavy. All eighteen eyes were on me. I tried to keep my composure. I managed to stand in front of them and by the side of Alpha Jo.Alpha Jo took a glance at me before introducing me. “Fellow Alphas,” he said, as he took another look at me, then continued. “We have in our midst an emissary from Alpha Ayar. He decided to send us this lady. I am sorry I did not ge