The Mission

The fire, the rogue and the mate. It was something I could not avoid since I had lost her. Pauline. No matter how much I had hated her for choosing the Alpha over me but I could not stop myself loving her. Even in the last moment, she asked for forgiveness and wanted my happiness. Why did the moon goddess have to be cruel? She took my mate. She died saving the Luna. Although, she died and considered the death as the result of her ill doings but she was still my mate. I miss her everyday and it was driving me crazy. I left the pack because I couldn't tolerate seeing other couples growing in front of me. My luck for mate bond was sick since the beginning.

The faint noises lingered around my ears and I could interpret the rush near my surroundings. My body was weak and I could feel the heaviness in my legs. My eyes were shut but most of the commotion coming from the outside told me that I was in a place where a lot of gathering was happening. Could it be a hospital or school or anything where a crowd has accumulated.

My head was aching and suddenly, It recalled in my mind that I killed rogues to show my power to the Alpha of a pack whose name I wasn't familiar with. Soon, I opened my eyes but the lights around me blinded me for a second. Slowly, but I was able to absorb the light and saw that I was on a bed inside a small room. My guess was correct, it was a hospital, probably an infirmary. I got up and looked around and found myself alone in the room but there was heavy commotion outside the room. Leaving the bed in hassle, I ran to the door and opened it to leave the place. 

This entire place was giving me certain off vibes. Most of the patients were injured wolves but none of them were familiar to me. The wolves in the arena were dead and there was hardly a possibility of any one being alive. My heart was thumping and I wanted to escape but when I took a turn, my gaze met the Sergeant's eyes. What was he doing here?

"Rogue!!! I am impressed that you recovered faster than an ordinary werewolf." He commented while taking his steps towards me.

Now that I was stuck in the situation, neither I could retaliate nor agree to accept it. Whatever he had in his kind will be pukish for my instance. Should I ignore that warning and escape or should I stay and let the darkness engulf me? Why does this have to be heavy?

"I am talking to you." His desperate attention brought me back to reality where I was still in a fickle situation. Could it get any worse?

"I believe to hear something positive that can bring me back to life where I live with a purpose to live." I snapped at him but in a polite way.

Not looking rude, there was this plastic smile on his face which indicates a devil inside his angelic smile. I have seen the history and wouldn't let it happen again. He was smart and observant when I stood a few metres away from him. In the beginning, he decoded the future in just a glance. It made me wonder what he was hiding under that heart.

"There is positive news for you, you won the match three days ago. And just as what we promised to deliver, I am here to take you with me to the conference room, where we will discuss your mission and your monetary benefits.

Three days ago!!! I have been unconscious for three days? 

"I know you still have many doubts running in your mind but I am sure that Alpha Raymond will clear them for you. Hopefully…" His distant eyes were fixed on me and his hands gestured to me to follow him.

Not even a sweat he broke, He made me follow him to the pack house where the Alpha Raymond stayed. His name, Raymond, sounded familiar to me but where? I used to keep track of many Alphas when I was the beta, but there were a few Alphas who were banned and forced to stay in their boundaries for unknown reasons. Could it be that he was one of them? 

The restless thoughts weren't stopping when my gaze observed the place in glorious daylight. The entire house pack wasn't any house but a freaking castle with thousands of soldiers guarding all the entrances. The castle looked like it was built somewhere in the Victorian Era but maybe the appearances could be deceiving.

Soon, we entered the office of the Alpha after taking multiple turns to the left and to the right. However, I kept my guards on and keenly observed the exit. It might be helpful one day as this entire place was giving off vibes.

"Ah… Oliver!! I have been waiting for a while." Said the Alpha, his eyes landed on the sergeant and then on me.

"Our friend just woke up from his rest sleep." Sergeant Oliver commented.

The office was a huge hall but there were no Beta or Delta with the Alpha. It was strange. Was he really an Alpha? 

"So, our friend? Did you like the place? I hope Oliver has given you a tour to your new home." There was a hint of sarcasm in his voice.

New home? What does he mean?

"What about the mission?" I asked straightforwardly as I couldn't stand his aura around me.

"Relax!! What's the rush? We haven't introduced ourselves yet." The sergeant spoke and stood in front of me, "take a seat,..."

"Lance!! It's my name." I introduced myself first.

"I am Oliver White and here is your Alpha Raymond of the west." 

Raymond of the west! Now I know who he was. The banned Alpha. He was cruel and ruthless, there was a reason why he was boycotted from the werewolf's community.

"I know him…" that was a flat response which startled Raymond on his chair.

"Really? But I never heard of you Lance." His small ass got burned.

"I was a rogue… how would you have known me? By the way, I have no issue with your status, Alpha Raymond. Let's come to the point. What is the mission and what do I have to do?" I wasn't here to play games.

He looked blankly at me and responded, "the mission is to bring a special werewolf to me."

"Just that? I thought it would be dangerous and deadly like your previous actions." I stared him in the eye.

"Challenging your Alpha?" He gritted his teeth.

"No… and you're not my Alpha. Not until I get any position in your pack." Well, I know how to handle such bastards.

"This mission is dangerous, Lance. The werewolf we want is no ordinary werewolf but a magical one. In every one hundred and twenty five years, one special werewolf is born. Not only do they get their powers once they turn eighteen or have first shift, but they are only the descendants of only one werewolf ancestry. The Brooks… and we suspect that the Alpha of crystal moon pack, Alpha Damien Brooks first child is supposedly that special werewolf." Oliver explained the historical facts of the missions.

"I have to bring her here. I will do it…" I claimed immediately.

"That child will turn eighteen this week, you have to bring it once it has their shift and gain her powers." Said Alpha Raymond.

"Understood." 

"Remember, you cannot afford to make my mistake. This werewolf has incredible powers and Alpha Damien will do everything to protect his child." The Alpha was serious about this werewolf.

Not sure what was his reason or motive to bring that child here but I have to complete this mission to live a purposeful life.

"When do I have to begin?" I asked him.

"From now on…"