How could we get into that place without getting noticed so no one would know that we came? I thought and wondered, trying to come up with what to do.Later that evening, I still hadn't made up my mind on what I should do and how I should go about it. I knew that Lucas would have the whole place surrounded by his men who were ever ready to kill so I had to plan well so I wouldn't get hurt or hurt my mother in the process.I thought of speaking to Laura first and convincing to be my friend again so she could help me save my mother but I was against that option.If Laura had truly turned against me because she loved Mascot and wanted to prove it to him, then nothing I say would make her change her mind. She was on her own now and she would face the consequences since she brought it up upon herself.After all, she plotted to have my mother kidnapped, why would she help me save her? She knew that we were going to Shadowcrest that was why she was able to kidnap my mother when I was there.
When I turned I was shocked with what I saw. We were standing directly in front of the hut when some men drove past of us, then parked. We were covered by thick forests around us so they couldn't see us.They dragged out someone whom had been beaten up very badly. I was still trying to understand what was going on, when one of the men pushed the hurt man down.“Why did you bring him here?” The first man who looked more aggressive asked.“Well, the boss asked that he should be kept with his wife.”“You mean the strange woman who had refused to eat anything is his wife? Hmm. Strange.”“Everything is wrong with that family. Everything.” The second man agreed.I knew they were talking about our family and calling my mother the strange woman but who was the man that they called her husband.I looked closely but I could see his face since his back was turned against me.“Take this fool in there too.” The first man ordered.“Shouldn't we wait for the boss?” The second man asked, lighting up
I followed them feeling dejected. The plans I had in my mind had been messed up by Damien. As we walked home I didn't want to think about the fact that I had saved someone I regarded as my enemy instead of my mother who was the core reason I organized an army in the first place.When we got to Stormclaw, I was tired and frustrated and Diane could see that by the look on my face.“What happened?” She ran to me when she saw the strange man that was brought with us. She expected us to come home with a woman who would be introduced as the Alpha's wife.“What happened?” She asked again.I was too angry and tired to respond so I went to sit. All the while, Alpha-king Magnus whimpered in pain as they carried him all the way to Stormclaw. “We had to rescue this man and not her mother.” Damien cut in, trying to save himself.“But that was the sole reason for going there in the beginning. Why would leave her mother out of the plan and save a stranger?” Diane complained.“Stranger? He isn't a
“You don't have to talk like that.” I told him, then sat next to him. He must have been shocked because he turned to gaze at me but I ignored him. “You behave and talk like someone I know.”“Who's that? Your boyfriend.” He guessed correctly but then I, myself was confused and wondered if I should still consider Thorne, my boyfriend.“Well, funny story. He was supposed to be my boyfriend but he bailed on me and left me hanging.” I chuckled. “What a beautiful love story, isn't it?”Damein could notice the sarcasm in my voice because he turned to me. “Whatever happened, I'm sorry about that.”I didn't think he was going to ask but because I wanted so badly to someone, I indulged him. “I'm sure you'll like to hear the story.” I began to talk without waiting for his response. “Well, when I met him, he was just like you, proud and grumpy..”“I'm not grumpy.” Damien retorted immediately and I smiled back at him.“You may not know it.” I told him and then continued my story. “Anyway, did I me
Diane was not going to take any attitude from the King and the fact that he actually kept quiet and listened to her made me smile. I finally found someone that could help keep the King's mouth shut and his behavior in check. It was beautiful to watch. As we sat some distance away from the angry Alpha-king, we asked him some questions.“You asked why you were here, right?” Diane started. “Well, it's because we were kind enough to save you.”“Actually, he was kind enough to save you.” I pointed at Damien while emphasizing on the ‘he’.“You never liked me.” The Alpha-king retorted.“You didn't like me either but why does that matter now? Let's go back to the questions.” I said, ignoring whatever he was trying to drive at.“So as I said, he was kind enough to save you but for good reason though, that you would answer all the questions that we have for you, truthfully, too.” Diane continued.“What questions are they?” Alpha-king Magnus asked rudely. “I hope it's questions that I can answ
“So, you know him?” I asked, transfixed. “I have seen him a couple of times when he came to the clan to speak to me.” Diane told me, finally coming to the realization of how dangerous Lucas could be. “The question is why does he want to be Alpha of Shadowcrest and why didn't he fight to get it from you guys?” “Right.” Diane agreed. “We were a small clan with no king so he could have fought us and taken the clan by force. Why didn't he do that?” I and Diana stared at each other and then at Alpha-king Magnus hoping he would chime in and help us but he said no word. “Do you know the reason why?” “No, I don't. The only thing he told me was that he really loved Shadowcrest and wanted to be the Alpha so badly.” Alpha-king Magnus paused. “I did believe him a bit, seeing that even after 13 years, he still wants this clan, I honestly think there's more to it than what we see.” “Of course, that man doesn't just go after things because he loves it. There's a reason and we have to fi
The strange woman was still screaming when I found out It was Laura and the woman on the ground, weak and tattered was my mother.“Mother?” I cried out, bending over to hug her even with how dirty she looked. She looked so different from the woman I knew but I could identify my mother even in a crowd filled with humans.Her long dark hair was wild, her clothes torn and dusty. She had a bruise on ther upper arm which was pretty bad.“Take her inside.” I ordered no one in particular but then two warriors carried her carefully into Diane's chambers. I then turned my attention to Laura, she too looked horrible and hurt but I didn't care.“You can leave.” I simply said and turned around to go.“I saved your mother.” She said, clutching her elbow in pain as blood dripped slowly. She was in pain but I knew it was all an act to get back into my life. I stared down at her in disgust, not willing to bring myself to her level.“I didn't ask you to, so leave. I don't want another trsitor around m
At the hospital, Laura was recovering from the bruise and lacerations she had sustained. Diane had told me how hurt she was and how bad it was.I didn't feel bad for her in any way, how could I? When I remembered all she had done. Diane had told me to speak to her once or twice but I never listened to her.Yesterday, I had gone to the hospital out of curiosity so I could literally see for myself what she was talking about. When I entered, the usual smell of antiseptic and drugs disturbed my stomach. I despised coming to the hospital and this strong dislike started from when I was little, the exact time I had lost my father.It was just like any normal day in the clan when suddenly we heard a loud noise, we all ran inside to protect ourselves. I could remember how my father had hid me and had gone to fight the men that had the audacity to visit his clan. He was killed, right in front of my eyes.He died on the spot but he was rushed to the hospital where he couldn't be revived and sinc