"Don’t you think you were too firm or harsh with your words??" Anthony asked Derek, immediately the elders had vacated the conference room.The only people left in the room were he, Derek and Agrip."Perhaps I was. But didn’t you see that they were trying to look down on me because of my age? The insolence!" Derek mentioned, gritting his teeth in the process.He was still unhappy that the elders had thought they would neglect and stamp on him because of his age, instead of supporting him and guiding him properly like Agrip usually did. They were supposed to respect the Alpha’s title for fudge’s sake!They deserved it! He affirmed for the umpteenth time, since he had noticed the signs of their disloyalty. Especially Mike. Why he had let Gabirel off from the punishment hook was because the latter had been wise and quick enough to admit his mistake and apologize unlike the pompous bratty elder, Mike."Anthony, Derek is right. For now, your brother needs to use a strong hand and voice to
There was an unpeaceful quietness after Agrip had dropped his question on Anthony and Derek.Derek bit his lips, his head bowed down, his feet shuffling and drawing unknown patterns on the floor like a shy girl who was being wooed by a man. Only Agrip could make him nervous this way despite his title of Alpha-ship.He opened his mouth to say something, but closed it as he thought of the implications of the truth right at this moment. The old man’s staff would find his head as a good resting place, at least a hundred times. He would be signing for his death!Should he lie? Should he say that his little witch had traveled to reaffirm her parents that all will be alright?Contemplating on this, he nodded slightly, thinking that it will be the best option for now till he has laid hold of Emma. Hopefully he can convince her to forgive him and come back to her rightful position. There was no way she had already forgotten him, right?“Dream on!” He heard Maru say, and almost scoffed but for
Derek’s eyes widened, his words lost in his mouth as he heard the scream that had echoed and vibrated around the house.That was his mother’s voice!Quickly, without minding that he hadn’t given a reply to Agrip, he rushed off towards his parent’s bedroom, his heart beating fast as he wondered if the worst had happened.Behind him, Anthony and Agrip were trying to keep up pace, especially Agrip who due to his old age, couldn’t walk as fast as the two young lads.Derek burst into the room abruptly without even knocking.His heart drowned to his stomach when he saw his mother wailing on the floor like a woman who had just lost her mate.His eyes ran across the bed, and dilated when he saw his father convulsing and shaking violently on the bed.Was this it? He thought, numb from what he was seeing. He couldn’t act or say anything. He had never felt so useless.He wasn’t even aware when Agrip and Anthony entered the room. Only when Agrip shouted that Anthony should mindlink the pack docto
"Jack, I thought you mentioned that the seizures won’t be coming back anytime soon, at least for 24 hours!!" Melvina screamed, seeing her mate’s now lean body beginning to undergo rough and violent shaking and spasms.The dam of her eyes was beginning to cut open again. She just couldn’t help it, couldn’t believe that her sigh of relief was all for nothing. Her mate wasn’t out of the dangerous woods yet!She looked at a confused and shocked Jack beseechingly, not understanding why the medicine had a short lived effect. Around her, she could feel the tension that was underlying the atmosphere of the room. She also knew that the occupants of the room were all waiting for a reasonable explanation from Jack."Jack, what is happening? say something! I thought my father still had more time!" Derek stated, his voice rising higher than he had intended. His emotions which he had earlier subdued were beginning to rear their ugly head again.He felt Anthhony’s light tap on his arm, and let out a
"Agrip, my mother is still waiting for your answer." Derek pointed out, seeing that his mentor had zoned out for a couple of seconds."Oh, sorry...my Luna." Agrip apologized, bowing down a bit. But Melvina waved it off. She could care less about her titleship and the benefits it came with. She just wanted him to say something concerning her mate’s condition."Just tell me, if Peter will be okay." She uttered, looking at Agrip earnestly."I am not sure about that. The pill is for pains according to Agog..." Agrip stated, although remembering that the pill had healed his broken leg without any further first aid on his part. Could it do the same for Peter?"So, how long does he have till the antidote arrives?" Melvina asked, choosing to be rational and clear at this point, instead of wailing out her eyes again. Crying wouldn’t solve any problem. She had finally thought to herself. It was time to take some actions, of which finding that Esther was the top on her list.To think she had tho
Agrip sighed when he heard his son's statement, knowing that there was no way he could talk his way out of this one even though his utmost desire was to find out who Esther and Derek's mate was.Well, his son had promised to talk about Esther, but what about Derek's mate. He believed that was even more important.His eyes met the gazes of Anthony and Derek and he could swear that he was seeing relief in them.Those brats! He cussed, snorting loudly before turning to his son."Let's go then. Now that I think of it, I am very hungry." He voiced out, deciding to deal with the two guys later. They were not dying anytime soon after all.Jack nodded happily, before turning around to face Derek."We will be going now, Alpha. Have a nice evening, and send my regards to little Eva." Jack mentioned, giving a slight bow to Derek, before walking out with his father out of the room, after Derek had acknowledged his bow with a nod.But before they had entirely left the room, Agrip had turned around
After Clem’s pronouncement, Derek looked at him warily, remembering the last time the beta had chosen family over the pack by trying to cover for his family when they had tried hurting Emma on he and his sister’s birthday.Would he make the same choices again? Derek wondered, staring at his beta. He was unsure of what the next choice might be. But he was sure that he wouldn’t take it lightly with the latter should he say something out of place to Emma once they got to her place."Okay then." Anthony muttered, before turning aside to glance and nod at Derek.We should give him one more chance. Anthony mind linked to Derek, knowing that his brother still had misgivings about the latter. After all, he had unseated the father, and had rejected the sister.Derek agreed with his brother, but he still did nothing. Rather he turned around, toward the exit of the pack, and continued walking down the path, his thoughts consumed with anger.Remembering the past was upsetting him greatly. Especia
Julius stood still, his arms crossed at his chest, as he stared at Derek, Anthony and Clem blandly.He would have asked them how his life mate was doing, but had decided against it at the last moment. They were traitors. He didn’t deal with traitors. He can always check on Ava later."What are you guys doing here?" He asked for a start, literally glaring at Derek especially. The stupid Alpha has guts for sure. He thought, remembering the incident of that night."What do you mean by that question? This is my pack, and I can go wherever I want to." Derek replied, shifting uncomfortably on his feet the next second when he saw Anthony from the corner of his left eye, palm his forehead as if in frustration."Still as haughty as ever." Julius retorted with a scoff, ultimately disgusted.It didn’t sit well with Derek.He knew he had messed up, but the vampire shouldn’t be talking to me like that in his pack."I can’t believe you are still concerned about your stupid pride at this point!" Ma