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
Derek’s head felt dizzy for a second when he heard the offhanded short statement of Yodah. He staggered for a bit, before reclaiming a stable stance of his body."Derek, are you okay?" Clem asked him, stepping closer and holding him lightly by the arm.But Derek shook Clem’s hand off, not interested in his beta’s sympathy. He just wanted some answers."What do you mean by gone?" He heard Anthony ask Yodah, breathing heavily especially as he heard the slight trembling underneath his brother’s tone."She is no longer at the pack. She left like an hour ago, to the airport, in the company of Freya and Aiden." Yodah replied, now feeling a bit sorry, just a tiny weeny bit, for Derek who was looking as lost as a sheep without its shepherd."Where is she heading to? What’s her destination?" Anthony asked frantically, almost immediately after Yodah’s answer, already feeling the not so good state of his younger brother. The situation wasn’t looking good. He thought."To her family in Florida."
Julius stared down keenly at Derek and soughed. The lad was really something. He thought as he gave a nod to what Derek had just said."We will go, but so you know you might see us later, sooner than expected, of course that excludes Emma unless something strategic happens." He spoke, ruffling his hair a bit."And why is that eh? Did she ask you to keep tabs on me?" Derek asked, unable to stop the flicker of hope that blossomed within himself.But Julius chuckled, annoying Derek again."You wish, boy!" He mentioned before chuckling again.Derek gritted his teeth, even harder, as he heard Julius’ next statement."I will be teaching at your school by next week…I need to be close to my lifemate. Yodah here, and Freya will be transferring from their schools sometime next month, or this month. But don’t worry, we will not be seen within the confines of your pack." Julius explained to Derek, a small laugh playing around his lips as he remembered Derek’s earlier question. The lad was really