Kabanata 20

TWENTY

Chleo

I let the woody crisp air fill my lungs as I watch the sun set from the spot I keep coming back to for months now. Niyakap ko ang aking sarili habang mapaklang nakangiti. Ang aking mga daliri ay dumausdos sa lapida sa aking harap, ang lapida kung saan nakasulat ang pangalan ng aking mga magulang.

Tears stung my eyes again as the memories came flashing in my head once more like a nightmare I wish I could just escape. Ilang buwan na mula nang mawala sila, at kasabay ng kanilang pagkamatay ay ang malaking pagbabago ng buhay naming mga naiwan.

My brother Layco became the Alpha but instead of giving Drako the Beta title, he picked Grant instead to be on his side. His anger towards Drako's parents clouded his judgem