“How could you possibly help me?” Charlotte enquired.“I shall arrange a meeting with Alpha Matthew and engage in a conversation regarding this matter,” I replied with a smiling visage.Charlotte's eyes lit up. “Really? Would you truly wish to assist me?”“Indeed,” I affirmed.“Well, I would be most grateful if you would be so kind as to offer your assistance. I am deeply appreciative and promise to treat you to a meal, if need be,” Charlotte expressed her gratitude.I shook my head. “Pledge to be a valuable member to Alpha Matthew.”Charlotte gave a respectful nod, and I smiled with satisfaction. We then made our way home. I called Mom as Mark was to pick me up and head straight to the lab.Mark sent me a message saying the weapon made from the Nighshade plant was ready for testing, and Alpha Matthew was to send additional spies to the Highcrown Walkers.Upon arriving at the lab, Alpha Matthew greeted me with a curious, beaming smile.Upon arriving at the laboratory, Alpha Matthew wa
"Why the long face, love? Things will work out for you in the end," Alpha Matthew enquired."That was my uncle," I answered.Alpha Matthew was quiet for a moment, then returned the fluid to the testing jar. "I've given it some thought. I won't kill him, but I'll make him regret his actions and suffer a slow and painful death. It's not ideal, Lauryn, but at least he'll be left with a life in ruins, ruining his deeds.""I comprehend your disdain for him. But, if you go ahead and finish him off, you'll be no better than Alpha Hughes. You're not a bad person, Alpha Matthew.""Sometimes, good people can turn bad after being hurt," he mumbled."I see your point. I was hoping you'd talk to Dad about it first," I said.Alpha Matthew sighed. "He's already given his approval for the plan.""Okay. I'll support you with whatever you decide."Alpha Matthew cupped my face. "Listen, I promise it won't be as bad as you imagine.""There's only one thing that I'm worried about," I said."What's that?"
A week after our conversation that night, Alpha Matthew sent additional warriors after the previous warriors returned home and provided an important piece of information. Alpha Matthew was already happy that his revenge had been avenged. Alpha Matthew invited us to dinner at his house and talked about our relationship. "Good evening, Lauryn, Mark, Beta Hugo, and all of yours." Alpha Matthew greeted us warmly as we arrived at his mansion. "I'm so glad you could join me for dinner tonight.""It's our pleasure, Alpha Matthew," Dad replied, returning the smile. "We were excited to hear about the latest news from your warriors."Alpha Matthew nodded, a satisfied look on his face. "Indeed, the information they brought back was vital to our cause. And, as you know, I always reward those who serve me well."As we sat down to dinner, Alpha Matthew continued, "But I wanted to talk to you both about something else tonight. Our relationship has been a strong one, built on trust and respect. And
“Then what happened, Jamien?” Alpha Matthew asked in a curious tone. But Jamien passes out. “Jamien! Wake up! Tell me who did such terrible attacks to our pack?” Alpha Matthew shakes Jamien body, but nothing’s happened to Jamien, he’s still unconscious. “Jamien…”Dad placed a comforting hand on Alpha Matthew's shoulder and spoke in a soothing tone, “Steady on, old chap. Let’s not get in a tizz here.”As Alpha Matthew took a deep breath, Dad signaled to Mark and Jamien to come over. “Give us a hand, chaps. We need to get Jamien to the infirmary pronto,” Dad said, gesturing towards Jamien who was now writhing in agony.Mark and Jamien quickly made their way to Jamien’s side, and, with Dad’s help, they picked him up and carried him towards the infirmary.Along the way, Dad couldn’t help but mutter under his breath, “This is a fine mess we’ve gotten ourselves into.” It was clear that he was feeling a mixture of concern and frustration.As they arrived at the infirmary, Dad instructed
As the night drew on and the festivities were in full swing, a sense of unease loomed in the air. What was supposed to be a joyous occasion was suddenly thrown into turmoil. With a sense of foreboding, I was summoned, along with Mark, by the pack's leader, Alpha Matthew. Our task was clear, to confront the troublesome Randy and extract information about the recent attack on our warriors. The situation was far from ideal, but we were determined to uncover the truth and protect our pack."You seem quite confident, Randy," I said, a smirk playing on my lips. "But let me remind you, you have no right to make such a threat. As descendants of the original Alpha Bonaparte, we will not be buried alive."Randy sneered in response, "Is that so? I have no idea what you're talking about. Intruders must be punished according to the rules of the Highcrown Walkers.""Oh, I think you know exactly what we're referring to," Mark interjected, his eyes narrowing. "And we won't stand for it. Not now, not
I’m stunned when Mark replies to me in that way.“Let’s go, we should meet up with dad right away”I followed him up to the parking lot and I got the car seat.“I don’t think this task has been resolved,” I mumbled out.“Indeed. It’s a silly task, though. I don’t know what Alpha Matthew’s intention is to send us to confront him?” Mark wondered.“We put him on the alert spots, anyway.”“What is the reason?” He asked.“We overheat him with our sharp words,” I said in a goofy tone.
I jolted awake in a murky pond, my entire body aching and stiff. My vision was blurred, and my head was pounding, but I summoned all my strength to rise to my feet. The surroundings were pitch black, but I rummaged through my pockets and stumbled upon my lifesaver - my cell phone with a flash light. Lucky for me, I had placed it in a plastic bag, which saved it from being damaged by the water.As I switched on the light, I squinted at my phone, “It’s already 12 in the midnight ... but where the devil am I?”I clamped my mouth shut as I laid my eyes on the young girl, lying still, not far from me. Struggling to my feet, I stumbled over to check on her condition.“Oh dear, little one. Are you alright?” I said, trying to rouse her.But as I checked for a pulse, my heart sank. The young girl was gone. The realization washed over me with a mixture of emotions, leaving me sitting there, dazed, and confused.“No, no, it can&rsquo
Hayden continued wrapping my injured leg as we chatted. “So, what pack do you belong to?” she asked curiously.“I’m from Ethereal Hunters,” I replied.“Ethereal Hunters? Hmm, I don’t think you’re a true member of the pack. Your bone structure seems softer than theirs,” Hayden observed.I raised an eyebrow, intrigued by her sharp eye. “How do you know about my bone structure?”Hayden paused for a moment, “Two years ago, I helped a man from Ethereal Hunters who had an accident nearby. I assisted in removing a large oak branch from his pelvic bone. It was tough to extract even with Daniel’s help.”“Maybe it was just a clumsy job? The pelvic bone is a delicate area, after all,” I suggested.Hayden looked at me skeptically, “My instincts tell me that you’re a new member of Ethereal Hunters. Either way, I sense that you’re a Beta who’s always getting hurt.”Just then, Daniel entered the room with a green liquid and a bowl of white paste. “I brought you a healing potion. It’ll help dry up yo