>> Adam [28 years ago]I sat under a tree in the backyard of my house that had no boundary to define it and it extended on a vast plain since there were no houses beyond mine. In a distance one could see the forest in which the only purpose of going was to hunt rabbits and if by chance we could find any other animal worth eating like a deer than that too.Being the Alpha’s son it is a bit weird that we live in our own tiny house but we actually don’t have a pack house. Unfortunately, because we’re a poor pack. We lack resources, it’s a good thing we can hunt because otherwise food is scarce too. There isn’t a single person in the entire pack that has a college degree, scratch that no one even entered college. Many of them are middle school drop outs, even I barely managed to complete my high school degree.Some of the kids were playing around the flower fields while I was busy making flower crowns with the vines and flowers available.“Adam!” Lilian, a six year old girl came running

>>AdamDays? I was asleep for days!I had no idea!This was bad.“I have to go back.” I told Esra while we stood outside her tree palace.“Why?” I couldn’t understand, “You almost died there.” She was trying to stop me from going back. Why? “Yeah but that’s where I live. I know living in a weak pack is nothing to be proud of but my family is there and I’m supposed to be the next leader. I can’t just disappear.” I don’t really care much about my family but important people live there.“You would have been dead anyway if you didn’t reach the forest so just stay.” I get her point but still, the chance to live was already granted to me and that means I haven’t been released from my responsibilities.“I can’t.” I shook my head, “You don’t understand. If I disappear the whole pack is in danger.”“Why?” I couldn’t understand why she would stop me. Was she worried about me? That’s not possible. We just met.“Because I’m the only heir. My presence ensures that at the very least we have hope.

>>AdamThe most terrible thing had happened.While I was gone, the rogues we killed this time of the year last time came back for revenge. Not only did they come with stronger forces, they also showed no mercy.They took our livestock, robbed the houses and even tried to kill. Although the adults could handle themselves and fought back the kids couldn’t. Zen, Beth and Lily were dead. Beth’s mother also had no life left in her eyes as she cradled her kid in her embrace. Most likely trying to protect him.Their bodies were left out in the open near the shed ripped open to show cruel dominance.I gulped as I felt my head buzz and tears fill my eyes. I couldn’t believe it. They were gone? The truth was right in front of my eyes but it wasn’t sinking in.Oh God…I felt my soul shiver.How did this happen? A feeling of deep distress coarsed my entire being and I felt so pathetic. I stared at them with trembling hands. How… How can this happen?I felt nauseous. They were kids...“Do you thi

>>AdamI stared at the Dryad in disbelief with my butt flat on the ground and leaves stuck in my hair. Did she really just throw me out?Did I say anything wrong?I stood up and gaped at the Oak tree. Is she angry because I said I was sorry? I was sorry though… I can’t believe I made such a huge mistake.While still staring at the Oak tree I thought about it. She returned my feelings didn’t she? Or was it just a drunken mistake?I never got the confirmation.My gaze dropped to the ground. But what does it even matter? She’s not my destined partner. I don’t even know if I’ll ever find my mate though. Who would even want to come to this shabby pack?I sighed and walked out of the forest to the pack. I still had work to do. Things to prepare. Winter was coming and I needed to make up for so much.***Many weeks passed by and I had completely immersed myself in work. As time passed the pack members started treating me like normal. I came to a realization that almost all the people living

>>AdamIt had rained in my world the day I decided to visit Esra. The grass was wet and drops of water still dripped from the tree leaves.I asked the Dryad to open the portal and I walked in. The same patch of land where the portal opened on the other side was wet too while the rest of the ground was dry. Perhaps that was because two worlds shared that space.I was expecting a calm forest but there was a rather frightening scene there. I could hear the trees wailing, the ground was shaking and the creatures of the forest were terrified. Then suddenly it stopped.I had no idea what that was but it was a bit nerve wracking. Still, I decided to walk ahead and just a small walk ahead were the fairies who sat around a baby.A baby?I ran to him and saw a few days old baby wrapped in a blanket with white hair.White hair? Just like Esra’s.I stared at him in awe.He was my son. Yohan. A name we both decided on.My son…My son.It was a strange feeling but the moment I had him in my arms I