~Alana~
It had been over an hour since Alana and Kai were walking, following the main road and hoping to spot anyone, just anyone that could help them.
They had not eaten for over twenty-four hours, nor had anything to drink. Kai was on the verge of fainting, and Alana was worried sick.
“Mommy, I’m starving and thirsty,” Kai said, sniffing the tears that had dried from the fever of the sun.
“I know, baby. I’m sorry. We’ll find someone soon. We’ll find food,” she answered, feeling her heart being crushed altogether.
It did not help that Alana had been walking barefoot. Her heels had given up thoroughly, and there was just no way she could keep at it. She was still in her hotel uniform; a white blouse and a mini-skirt. Like her heels, she had long thrown away her coat.
She heard her stomach growling and that of Kai. Alana knew she had to find food quickly. The last meal they ate was the lasagna Aiden brought.
Thank you. The next chapter will follow after an hour.
~Alric~ For the past fifteen minutes, his uncle Greyson had been yapping about how having a Luna would keep other packs from claiming territories belonging to the Valmore Blood Pack. He kept persuading everyone how other packs would see it as a weakness of their Alpha, if he had no Luna and heir. Alric could care less about what his uncle was suggesting. His thoughts were drifting to Alana and Kai. In the evening, they would hear news from the governor if his men were able to patrol in Alana’s home. Nonetheless, he already had his Gammas, Ace and Rex, leave for Bay City. Eventually, he would have news soon. The clock was ticking, and it was already late in the afternoon. Alana still had not returned his calls, nor had Max connected with him. It just did not feel right to Alric, especially since Max was a very diligent Gamma. Plus, he knew what ticked Alric the most. Eventually, the words of his uncle Greyson provoked hi
~Alric~ Alric did not have to wait for the accused to be presented. As soon as he directed all his senses to the pertaining entrance, he breathed in acutely, catching a whiff of the scent that was terribly dear to him. The scent of his own bloodline and that of jasmine, one that he had longed for several days, lingered nearby. It permeated into his nostrils, and then he knew. He instantly knew who his uncle was referring to. But why were Alana and Kai in the Port of Valmore? Clearly, somebody wanted to die in his hands. He growled! His eyes flared into a brighter gold, and his arms spread open, his claws lengthened and pointed. His fangs came about and his body was prepared to shift. Tension built around the ring, seeing their Alpha became lethal. Behind Alric, his Beta and his Gammas were crooning in anger, their eyes equally menacing at the sight of the condition Alana and Kai were in. Alric knew his Betas and Gamma
~Alric~ “V - valencia?” His uncle stumbled in his words as he clarified, “And how - how is Valencia supposed to prove anything?” Alric’s gaze fell on Valencia, the oldest member of their pack, a hybrid; half-wolf and half-witch. Among the council of elders, she was considered to be the wisest. They called her their healer, primarily because she was an expert at making healing potions, but Alric knew, there was so much more to her than just making elixirs. Seeing how Valencia nodded her head, Alric explained to the audience, “Valencia has been practicing... how to enter one’s memories.” “We meant to keep it from everyone until Valencia had learned to master this skill, but since we are already here, in need to prove Alana’s innocence, then she might as well… help us with our predicament,” Alric revealed. Everyone became awed by their Alpha’s revelation, especially learning that their healer picked up such a useful power.
~Alana~ To say that Alana was petrified was an understatement, but more than being frightened for herself, she feared for the life of her son. They were kidnapped, brought to an unknown land, accused unfairly, and by whom? It seemed to her they were taken by horrors! Alana saw the signs. When the lady with silver hair stabbed herself, not only did she witness the same woman recover at an unreasonable rate, but she saw how the residents of that small neighborhood acted beastly. She swore she saw fangs when they opened their mouths, their eyes changed colors, and their temperament resembled that of an animal. If it weren’t for the so-called soldiers that came out of nowhere, she was convinced they would have already been dead by now. While Alana and Kai were being transported to a new location, she noticed how the men were occasionally growling in between conversations. Some words they used were alien to her ears. “What a sha
~Alana~ “Water! Hurry and bring more water!” From a distance, Alana could hear a woman, demanding more bottles of water. “Yes, mother of all.” “Dean, what’s taking that water so long? Where is that water?” “Coming, mother of all!” Alric was probably the strongest creature Alana had ever met. Right after she had an emotional breakdown, he lifted her with one arm, her torso pressed on his right shoulder, and to his left, he circled Kai with his other arm. She tried to reason with Alric, asking him to put her down, but he just would not allow it. He did not seem to want others to touch both her and Kai. Whatever gathering that transpired inside the ring concluded, and Alana and Kai were now rushed into one section of the arena where many of the prominent-looking individuals had earlier sat. “Daddy, I'm thirsty,” Kai revealed, his tongue attempting to add moisture to his lips. Alana had already set
~Alana~ Drying Kai’s hair, Alana took a deep breath. She forced a smile and said, “Kai, I need to talk to your father. Can I leave you with your grandma?” Kai looked down at his feet. His brows met before he reached for Alana’s hand. He held it tightly and said, “Mommy, I love my daddy.” Alana felt goosebumps all over. It was with the way he said it she was certain there was a deeper meaning behind his lines. She answered awkwardly, “Um… okay. I know that, Kai.” “Don’t push him away,” Kai finally said. “He is my only Daddy and I don't care - " She saw how he was about ready to cry when he resumed, "I don't care what he is." Alana was taken aback. She realized how Kai was worried about the conversation she and Alric were about to have. She saw in his eyes the fear of losing the father he had just come to know. Collecting herself, she let out a chuckle and made a mess of his hair, saying, “What are you talking about, Kai? Y
Alana~ ‘Here he goes again,’ Alana thought. Alric was sniffing her madly. He was especially breathing against her neck that it sent butterflies to her stomach. “I’m glad you and Kai are safe. I don’t know what I would have done if anything had happened to you,” he said while his arms secured her tightly. Alana was trying her very best to control her wild heart. She was taking deep breaths while she remained silent in Alric’s lap. Eventually, Alric’s large hand crawled to the back of her neck. He urged her to look at him and he demanded, “Fucking kiss me, Alana… or I’ll throw a fit.” “Well.” She gulped and said, “Since you put it that way, I guess I don’t have a choice.” She saw how the corner of his lips curled up. He leaned forward, closing the gap between them, and in no time, their lips met. “Mmmm,” she moaned into his mouth as Alric forced her lips open with his tongue. The way he kissed her wi
~Alric~ Alric was used to waking up early in the morning at five. It was his habit to run through the plains and even through the pine forest as part of his exercise. When he awoke, he found Kai staring at him. His boy was lying on his side, just watching him. “Kai? How long have you been up?” Alric asked. He groaned as he sat up, his back leaning on the headboard as he instinctively disheveled Kai’s hair. “Not long, daddy,” Kai answered. Alric noticed his son was silent. When Kai sat up, he glanced at his sleeping mother before his gaze fell on his father. He lazily asked, “Daddy? What am I?” To say that he was taken aback was an understatement. He and Alana agreed, this was a talk he would have to make with their son, but he did not expect that to happen right the very next day. Clearing his throat, Alric removed the blanket over his legs. He got up and offered his hand to Kai. “Let me show you, son.”