Chapter 10

In the dimly lit corner of a cozy bar, Joseph found the perfect spot for himself and his twin friends, Icarus and Isaias. The bar was alive with laughter and chatter, but here, they could have their own space, away from the prying eyes and the cacophony of the world.

Joseph hailed the bartender, a burly man with a friendly smile, and ordered three glasses of their favorite liquors. As the bartender poured the amber liquid into the glasses, Joseph looked at Icarus and Isaias with a warm smile. "Cheers, my buddies," he said, raising his glass.

"Cheers," Icarus and Isaias replied in unison, clinking their glasses with Joseph's.

Icarus, the elder of the twins by a mere five minutes, took a sip of his drink and leaned back in his chair, his eyes distant. "You remember the time we visited this city with Mom, right?" he asked, a wistful smile playing on his lips.

Isaias nodded, his gaze mirroring his brother's nostalgia. "Of course. How could I forget? It was one of the best times of our lives."

Joseph leaned in, eager to relive those moments through their stories. His eyes sparkled remembering their childhood. Both twins shook their heads, seeing Joseph's beaming eyes.

Icarus took another sip and began his tale. "It was summer, just like it is now. The city was alive with energy, and Mom wanted to show us the city since we never stepped out of the home before.”

Isaias chimed in, "She had this map, you know? She had marked all the places she wanted us to visit. Every day, we'd pick a spot and explore it together. Dad didn't know about this. He was always on guard back then. As kids, we didn't know and followed our mother. It was like an adventure for us but…"

Joseph listened intently, savoring every word as the twins transported him to a time long gone.

Icarus continued, "One day, she took us to that beautiful park by the river. The sun was shining, and the trees provided the perfect shade. We had a picnic there, and Mom made the most delicious sandwiches."

Isaias chuckled, his eyes sparkling with memories. "Oh, those sandwiches! She used to say they were made with love, and I believed her. They tasted like heaven."

Joseph couldn't help but smile at the image of their mother, a warm and caring woman who had poured her heart into every moment they shared.

Icarus's voice grew softer as he recalled another memory. "And then there was that night when she took us to that rooftop restaurant. The city skyline was breathtaking, all lit up with a million twinkling lights."

Isaias added, "I remember Mom telling us to make a wish on the first star we saw. She said it was a tradition. I wished for her happiness, and Icarus wished for our family to always stay close. But we didn't think that would be her last outing with us."

Joseph could feel the emotion in the room, the weight of those heartfelt wishes still lingering in the air. It was clear that those memories were etched deep in their hearts, keeping their mother's spirit alive in every word they spoke.

“They separated her from us and ruined our family. I don't mind burning down the whole pack to take revenge on them for ruining our family.” Isaias gripped the glass which would break any moment.

Joseph finally spoke up, “ Don't Worry. I will help you guys till you achieve your goal.” Joseph encouraged the twins.

Icarus and Isaias nodded, their eyes glistening with tears that held sorrow and rage. Soon they got distracted when Icarus's mobile chimed showing that someone messaged him. The image in the wallpaper got Joseph's guard off for a moment.

“Isn't she Amethysta McCarlock?” Joseph asked in surprise.

“Do you know her?” Icarus asked. But Isaias was irked because Joseph knew Amethysta.

“Yeah, of course... Everyone in the pack knows her. For her unique eyes and her father, Patrick McCarlock, A Scientist.” Joseph said. The twins furrowed their brows hearing the name. The familiar name they knew from the start.

“You guys would have heard of him before, I don't know... But he is a great man you know... He is saving the omegas by his pheromone therapy.” Joseph stopped in the middle making the twins raise their brows in annoyance.

“What do you mean by Pheromone Therapy?” Isaias asked.

“Some feral Alphas are still wandering around the city, disguising themselves as good Alphas. But their behavior will change as soon as they see fragile omega. Because of that, many omegas are killed or brutally ràped by them. To mask their pheromones, he came up with artificial pheromones which would mask the pheromones of the omegas and make them look like a beta. Isn't he a genius?” Joseph wriggled his brows.

“Artificial pheromones... Sounds interesting...” Icarus smirked.

“Come to the point, why are you having his daughter's photo as your profile? And you are beside her as well. Have you known her before?” Joseph became serious.

“I was her bar date a few days ago,” Icarus smirked wickedly.

“Does she know about your background? I mean... Your past... I am damn sure if Patrick knows that her daughter is hanging out with Dempsey, he will not just sit and see.” Joseph warned Icarus.

“You don't have to worry about our Princess, Joseph... Just focus on your work. We will take care of everything.” Isaias said. Joseph's eyes widened in shock after realizing Isaias's words.

“You two are surely sick bastards...” Joseph shook his head.

“We don't deny the fact, Buddy,” Icarus said, taking his mobile. He opened the text which was sent by Amethysta.

“Sorry for earlier. Dad called me suddenly. And he doubts that I am talking to someone who is not my friend.” the text read.

“She is such a naive cat. I can't wait to play with her a little more.” Icarus licked his lips, surely thinking dirty.

“Don't tell me, she doesn't know that you two are twins.” As Joseph asked, The twins shook their heads. Joseph couldn't help but worry about Amethysta who got entangled with these two crazy psychos. Joseph gulped down the remaining liquor he had in his glass finishing up the glass in one go.

“It's okay, Angel. Do not worry much. See you later. Have a good sleep.” Icarus messaged Amethysta and turned off his mobile. He surely knew how Amethysta would react seeing this message.

“I can't wait to see her vulnerable reaction,” Isaias murmured.

“Before that, we have to take care of Patrick. Wasn't he also involved in our mom's problem? Let's pay a visit to his home one day. But not now.” Icarus suggested. Joseph was already fed up with his twin friends who were taking the wrong path by taking revenge.