Chapter 35: The Escape Apollo left the room and headed downstairs. Soon after, Elias decided to leave the room and did the same. He ran to Rico who was holding a medicine kit in his hands and is heading somewhere faster. “Oh, hey, Elias. What’s up?” Rico greeted revealing a warm smile for him. He seems to be in a hurry but managed to stop for a moment. “I have never seen you at the quarter these past few days. Were you with the alpha?” Rico’s suspicious look on him is insatiable. Elias felt his cheeks reddened at mentioning Apollo’s name. He could feel his face heated at how Rico teased him with the alpha. “Silly. No, I was just keeping him company,” said Elias, who was embarrassed as to how he looked. “Then why are you covering your cheeks?” Rico teased him more, bringing himself closer to him. “You did not do what I was thinking right this moment, right?” “I’m not.” Elias tried tilting his head away from Rico’s gaze, but he failed. Rico had seen him in that state. Elias just
Chapter 36: Naming the Traitor An hour before Samael escaped… Apollo was busy being measured by a tailor in the visitor’s lounge. He did not know that the tailor would be this late. No one has reported to him about it. Regardless of that, he still attended to the situation and never complained. “Are you excited for the Halloween, alpha?” the tailor asked out of nowhere. Apollo does not want to talk about any events coming by because he does not like the atmosphere it brought. But, the tailor would not stop asking if he refuses to answer. “It’s just an ordinary day. Not really excited,” he responded nonchalantly as he lifted his arms sideward. The tailor measured his arms. “A lot of women will be there wanting to meet you. You should be happy about it. Even though you’re married, every single woman would kneel down in front of you,” the tailor commented and praised him after writing the measurement of his arms. “Can’t you just finish your job early instead of talking to me?” Ap
Chapter 37: The Victim ELIAS KNOCKED on Apollo’s door many times, but no one answered. He believed it would be impossible if Apollo was not there because he saw him walking in this direction. He sneaked inside the room. "Alpha, are you inside?" he asked, terrified of defying Apollo. Elias twisted the doorknob and it swung open. As if the moon did not even reflect in the sky, a dark room opened up to him. The wind is blowing hard, causing the curtains to dance in time with it. Elias looks around, searching for something to hold on to. Inside, he still couldn't hear Apollo. He suspected he was in the bathroom. Until Elias’ head collided with a hard object. That thing is strange because it smells nice and aromatic. He even touched something down there, causing it to stand up. Elias was too late to realize what that was. He immediately pulled his hand like it was stricken by lightning. "Please accept my apologies. I didn't mean to touch it," he apologized to Apollo, who took a deep
Chapter 38: The Premonition A few days later the mansion was still busy all because of the last thing that had happened. The fugitive Samael is not caught yet so the pack warriors have to double their paces and actions before Samael would cause havoc again. Also, Apollo has not been home for several nights because of the amount of work he does outside. He strengthen the boundaries and acquire new weapons from their suppliers. When Apollo ordered Elias to stay at the mansion, he did not complain because he did not want to add to the alpha’s burden either. Apollo was hands-on with everything and he couldn’t focus if Elias will stay beside him roaming around the city to find Samael. One day, Aunt Isadora bade goodbye to Elias who plans on heading downtown because she’s going to visit someone she knew. Shahida followed who seemed to be coming as well. "Do you want to come with us?" Shahida asked as she fixed her hair. She made it into a high ponytail. “Come with us, Elias. You have n
Chapter 39: The Hallow Night Elias could not sleep that night. No matter how hard he tried, something seems to be waking up in his system. He got out of bed for a moment and decided to take a fresh air from the window. After meeting Rowan, he lied to Apollo where he came from. He doesn’t want to meddle with the two because he is not entitled to anything. He kept it to himself and left Rowan there. When he rolled up the shutter window, he was greeted by the shining moon above, full and round. It flashes as if illuminating the whole Northcrest. He saw the small houses in the distance lighting up like tiny stars. His smile faded as he watched them. Until now, Elias couldn’t believe that he was indeed in Northcrest. He has lived a life that’s far from beyond he’s expecting. He thought then that the luxury of dreaming of having a life outside the syndicate is foolish. That he’s not worthy of that life. However, living for almost months away from the life he had, he could finally say th
Chapter 40: The Hallow Eve Trigger Warning: Read at your own risk. Everyone at the venue were happy as to how Elias and Apollo ended their time. Many have said that it was the most logical decision the alpha have made and they couldn’t be proud of him more. Now, it is clear for them that the alpha chooses them, like how it should be. An elegant clap echoed while everyone started to continue their businesses on their specific group. They were dancing in victory and many were eating happily on their tables. Meanwhile, Shahida stood there shock. Even Isadora who arrived a little early reacted the same. Elias just left thirty minutes ago but the alpha nor the Senior Council and Isabelle didn’t move from where they were. Shahida felt something eerie in the surrounding. When her gaze found her brother’s, she noticed he balled his fist and eyes turned piercing black. He has become his old self now; the Apollo they used to know. Dark, unforgiving, and uncontrolled. The Senior Council dis
Chapter 41: The Alpha’s Mark Andrius escorted the alpha along with Shahida to the mansion. Isadora waited for them at the entrance and prepared them chamomile tea she brought from Fortluck. But, all of them refused to take the tea as Apollo headed to his room without looking back. Neither of the three spoke and silence swept over. When Andrius told them to rest for the night, they all nodded in unison. But Andrius’ voice didn’t let Elias escape from its bitterness. Meanwhile, Elias felt something in his body ached. He doesn’t know where is it exactly but it’s excruciating enough. He sat on his bed, tilting his head to his bedside table, looking for the clock. It’s past midnight. The surrounding is silent, even the crickets didn’t make any noise. “How are you feeling?” Elias caught his breathe jolt. He roamed his eyes around to see who the man was. He was leaning at the door, studying him as he sat up. He tried standing up away from the bed but he tripped as the ache he felt worse
Chapter 41: The Alpha’s Mark Andrius escorted the alpha along with Shahida to the mansion. Isadora waited for them at the entrance and prepared them chamomile tea she brought from Fortluck. But, all of them refused to take the tea as Apollo headed to his room without looking back. Neither of the three spoke and silence swept over. When Andrius told them to rest for the night, they all nodded in unison. But Andrius’ voice didn’t let Elias escape from its bitterness. Meanwhile, Elias felt something in his body ached. He doesn’t know where is it exactly but it’s excruciating enough. He sat on his bed, tilting his head to his bedside table, looking for the clock. It’s past midnight. The surrounding is silent, even the crickets didn’t make any noise. “How are you feeling?” Elias caught his breathe jolt. He roamed his eyes around to see who the man was. He was leaning at the door, studying him as he sat up. He tried standing up away from the bed but he tripped as the ache he felt worse