ClaraI was biting the inner of my cheek as I watched Samuel take his exit, leaving me feeling an unimaginable amount of shame loading my chest.Samuel built a wall so high and strong against everyone. And I know I should have accepted it a long time ago now that whatever I do, I just wouldn’t be able to enter it or his life as it is.Moreover, I was nothing to him but a thing he could use for the revenge he was dying for.Wrapping my mind on the fact that regardless of how long I stood and stared into a deep nowhere, nothing would change; I made up my mind to leave and follow Samuel outside. We were above all going to leave and get back to our pack.Strolling for a couple of minutes, I am frustratingly disappointed not to spot Samuel anywhere. But I still kept on wandering until I crossed upon Grandma’s Omega.An obvious frown was written on her face as she stepped closer to me.“Did you see Samuel?” I questioned before she could speak.“Uh, he already left, Luna Clara.”My jaw dropp
Samuel I don’t know what’s gotten inside Clara’s head that she is starting to act like a complete bitch. “Fine!” I said, out of irritation. I watched Alice’s eyes ball out with shock written all over her face upon hearing my words. Shaking her head in denial with what she heard, a bitter chuckle got out of her lips. “No, no, Samuel.” Alice mumbled, hiding her right hand behind her. My jaw clenched seeing Clara grinning from ear to ear, shifting her gaze from me back to Alice. Firmly shutting my eyes, I let out a deep sigh. “Samuel,” Alice’s alluring voice made my pulse palpitate with more frustration. Her voice was trembling before I felt her soft caress on my right arm. “Just give the Luna ring to Clara,” I spat, keeping my eyes shut, not wanting to witness the dejection on her pretty face as I knew I wouldn’t be able to stand it. Even though I badly wanted her to keep it because in my eyes, Alice will forever be my and my pack’s Luna. But I never foresee Clara doing these t
ClaraI am not stupid nor blind not to see how it was Alice who ordered this to harass and put Donna in this shame. I know her, she would never stop until she gets what she wants: that is to gobble up my remaining patience towards her. “You didn’t, did you?” I added, seeing Samuel having no intention of answering my previous question. “He ordered this! Stop making excuses, Clara, will you?” Not minding Alice, I stepped sideward, intently facing Samuel. His eyes were locked with me, but there was no emotion written on his face. Gulping once, Samuel only nodded. “Will it matter whose order is it? Just get this done and if it turns out, you’re not sleeping with her, then you’re free to go.” Violently sighing, my fist clenched. Alice was hiding a smirk on her lips as she looked down on me boastfully. “Maya, bring that Omega inside the infirmary so that the pack doctor can begin—” “No one touches Donna!” I bursted out. Even though she was still held by Maya and Via, I made sure I st
ClaraIt is absurd for Samuel to think I would literally have my claws out and hurt his beloved. I don’t even have my wolf in the first place, how come to have my claws scratch his fragile Luna. A drop of tear freely rolled down my eye from the pain I am enduring. Samuel stepped forth, leaving me no other choice but to step backwards. My body winced as I felt my back pang against the cold hard wall behind. “Dare to hurt Alice again. Let’s see how brave you can get.” Struggling to inhale oxygen, my both hands automatically made their way to hold Samuel’s arm. I squeezed and smashed onto him, trying to let him know that I might pass out any second by now. “This is going to be your last fucking warning, Clara.”A single drop of tear that fell from my eye was then followed by another set of hot tears. “Do you get it?!” With the instinct to live, I hastily nodded. And that’s only when Samuel let go of me. His grip was so strong that I failed to feel my jaw right after. I was unable
AliceThe second I heard the door shut, I opened my eyes small, peeking if Carter’s still around. Confirming that he had indeed left, I fully opened my eyes. I gathered myself up and removed the tight bandage wrapped around my wrist.I threw it away seeing the wound healed. It is not that deep for it not to heal fast, and would I even hurt myself that bad? My perfect skin couldn’t have its imperfections just because of that rubbish Clara. A smile plastered on my face, staring at my wrist. I was lucky that I bled enough. Titling my body, I was about to leave the mattress when I overheard footsteps approaching. I stayed in my place, waiting for the door to open, but it did not. Convinced that it is not Samuel, I then stood up, walking towards the walk in closet. I need to change my clothes because of the stains of my own blood on it.Does Clara really think she will have a chance to stand against me? Her head got extremely big just because Samuel brought her to the Moonlit pack, litt
ClaraI patiently stroll back and forth, tapping my fingers against each other. A small hum came out of my lips before they stretched into a broad smile upon hearing the door creaking open. “Luna, the head of the Omegas that you wanted to see was here.” Turning to face a warrior behind me, I motioned him to bring her inside. Being held by two other warriors while she tried to flee made my chest heat with anger. “I said let me go!” Maya screamed, struggling to find her way out of the warrior’s tight grip.“It’s alright, you can let her go,” upon only my order, the warriors had let her wrist go. So this is what it feels like to possess power. It was as if their lives depended on me and my words were obeyed in a snap. Not even a single plea was needed. “What do you need?” Maya scoffed, scanning her sharp eyes from my head to toe. “Do you really think you are someone important to do this? You cannot summon—” Only a single step was taken before my hardened palm struck her cheek disall
Clara“Samuel will sue you for this. He wouldn’t let you step on me, Clara,” Alice continuously murmurs, her voice low yet sharp. It was like she was only convincing herself that Samuel would once again save her, just what he always did. But deep within her, she knew so well that Samuel wouldn't. His love for the pack should be bigger than his love towards his vile Luna. “We’ll see about that,” that’s what I only said in response, not having the energy to argue with her anymore. I was about to walk past Alice when her hand collided against my wrist. It was too late for me to move away as her tight clasp was already on my wrist. “It’s too late for you, Alice. You cannot do anything to save yourself this time. Samuel won’t buy your fake tears anymore.” Giving me a forced smile, Alice simply shrugged beforeI felt a stinging pain on my right cheek. I was yet to recover from the shock of her slap when Alice hit me again. The loud and sharp noise her palm created while it lay flat on
SamuelI was staring dumbfoundedly at Clara waiting for her response. My mind was in a deep haze that I failed to get a clear understanding of what this happening is all about. Alice remained kneeling on the floor, crying so bad. While Clara was sneeringly watching Alice beg for forgiveness, I tried to understand what Clara just said, but none of that makes sense. She’s accusing my Luna of embezzling money from the pack! And that is not something that is easy to absorb. “Answer me,” I demanded, my teeth gritting in frustration. “Why do you think she is kneeling in front of you, crying, and asking you to just puni—” “Just give me a damn straight answer!” I cut Clara off. Clara inhaled a deep breath, crossing her arms. “Well, then, you heard me right, Alpha, your Luna, Alice has been stealing money from the pack for a while now.” I knew that I asked her, and she just gave me a simple answer. But getting that answer from Clara only made me believe one thing. “How dare you tarnish
Clara When the dawn had fully broken, I was exhausted. I’m trying to conserve my remaining energy by not resting hoping it would be better and of course I’ll save more time. But when I felt my vision spinning, I had no choice but to stop for a while. I tied the horse’s leash on a small
SamuelI don’t know what’s gotten to me. I wanted to tell Clara about how the pack elders had already turned their backs on me because as much as possible, I don’t want to hide anything from her. I trust her so much, but I don’t want to add more burden onto her shoulders. She’s already doing too much for the pack. But the guilt that I was having for not telling her is getting far more question
ClaraThe night had already set so deep, the moon was up high and looming bright into the window of my room that I left open. The cold breeze outside blew so hard that all of the papers I had sitting on my table for a while now flew. I sighed, watching all of them scatter onto the floor while I rested my back on the chair’s backrest. I yawned, my eyes getting heavier each second and my head aching.
SamuelWhen the outbreak happened, I was determined not to tell Clara and bring her closer to another danger just after she almost died. Not for her, but for me because I don’t want to go through the same exact situation where I hold her in my arms as she bleeds to the brink of death. Having that kind of fear is something I would avoid for the rest of my life. But, things didn’t go according to my plan. The disease got worse and half of our population were infected. I never knew I’d need her much as I depend on her now. That first night, just right after she recovered, when she found out about the disease outbreak, I’ve never seen her sleep anymore. Every single night, I would watch her drown herself into the endless bunch of papers, studying how to end this virus. On mornings, she takes rounds into the area we isolated only for members who have the disease. Seeing her trying her best to prolong each person’s life while risking her’s made me accept one thing: she’s not the Clara I
ClaraI spent another day lying on the mattress as if I was a disabled person. Boredom was slowly filling me as time went by. My routine seems static: I will wake up, get checked by the pack doctor, eat, drink my medicines and go back to sleep.“Why is Donna not visiting me?” I asked out of pure wonder. For sure, she was the first to realize I left the pack that night. She was probably the one who informed Samuel about it. I just couldn’t help but to wonder that it’s been days since I woke up and she never bothered to show up…not even once. “She’s busy,” Samuel briefly answered. Aside from the pack doctor, only him regularly visited me every single day. It’s not like I was expecting more people to come by, but the only person I expected to be with me at times like these vanish like a dust into thin air. “Busy? How?” I sat down on the mattress, my brows shot up at Samuel. “Who would she be busy with? I’m right here, so Do–” “She’s got other work to do, okay?” Samuel abruptly cuts
Clara Just as what the old lady promised, she accompanied me to the peak of the Valley to get the plant I needed. Being with her made my way a lot easier. With her expertise with medicine, she got everything we needed to outplay the monsters blocking our way. I’ve never had the chance to a
SamuelIn the middle of the deep night, where everyone is definitely resting, Carter came banging my door, telling me Clara left. The news was so sudden that I was immediately awakened from my sleep. “Left? Why? Where did she go?” Carter was lost for words on how to respond to my unending questions. “How long has she been gone?” I kept on asking as we made our way down the pack mansion’s lobby. “Donna said the last time she got to see Luna Clara was before dinner.” I asked Clara to join me for dinner and this is what she did? Left?“Ask one set of our warriors to track her down immediately,” I ordered, but as if I said nothing Carter just stood before me, confused. “What? That’s an order. Move!” Probably because of the urgency in my head-splitting voice, Carter then moved. Donna, Clara’s personal servant was by the pack’s veranda, anxiously pacing back and forth. “Out of everyone here, you should know where Clara is planning on going.” “Alpha,” she exhaled, bowing her head.
ClaraMy steps were big and rapid as I made sure my sight was fixed ahead of me. I overheard Samuel calling for me. I know he’s just behind me, probably running after me. So as if I heard nothing, I kept on striding forward. It wasn’t so long when Samuel gave up. His voice eventually fades and my will to look back at him is growing bigger but I fight that urge and walk back straight to the packhouse until I get myself inside my room. I feel bad about leaving so abruptly because I know what it takes for him to push himself to say those words—to actually thank me. But I was just as well caught off guard at the moment. Blowing out a sigh to remove those thoughts building up in my head, I didn’t waste any more time and began packing up. I need to have a clear head, not to think about this twice but to make sure I am in the right mind to decide things. I am leaving. And I need to leave before tomorrow. After making sure I’ve got everything I will be needing for my trip, I hid the bag
Samuel“Are you really fit to work, Alpha?” My sharp stare shifted back to Carter who remained standing in front of my table. “I was stabbed, not paralyzed.” Clicking his tongue was the only thing he could do before he ended up nodding. I drifted my focus back onto the papers before me. “There’s actually nothing to work with, Alpha. Luna Clara made sure everything was settled. She handled the pack too—” “So you’re now her Beta?” I bitterly chuckled. “I’m just saying that she did more than enough. Treating you and managing the pack? That’s a lot to do.” Blowing out a deep sigh, I cleared out every piece of paper on top of my table and faced Carter with the back of my palm supporting my chin. “It seems like you and Clara were such good friends now, huh?” His brows furrowed until he nodded. “Then, why don’t you, as my Beta, ask her to talk to me. How does it sound to you?” “I’m on it.” “Just tell her I’m conducting a meeting with the pack elders so she won’t think I need her th