“Let's leave.” He stretched out his hands to me, helping me up so I could move swiftly.“What happened?” He asked me as we walked away from the crowd.“They were trying to bully me, obviously.” I said to him.“Why did you come here? men here are not nice at all.” He said as he stopped. We were farther away from the troublemakers now, so we stood to talk.“I came to see your help.”“My help? About what issue?”“As you know, I was earlier accused of being a spy by Mascot, I want you to help me prove that I'm innocent.”“Are you?” He asked, his eyes wide open.“Of course, I am. That's why I want to prove it.” I said.I had three things to prove Mascot wrong about. First, I had to make sure he said that he was the one that chased after me for the sake of Laura. I needed him to also admit the fact that he was working with Lucas against me, so I could convince the Alpha to stand by me. The third one was to prove that I wasn't a spy against this clan.It was going to be a hard fight but I wo
“Are you trying to trap him in your Web of lies? Are you trying to use him?”It was early in the morning but the road I was on was a lonely road so I started fidgeting.“You don't have to worry, I'm not going to hurt you.” Lucas took two steps backwards “After all this isn't the time and day for that, so I'll let it rest.”I watched him turn to leave but stopped, facing me again.“The next time this happens, you wouldn't be so lucky. Don't bother waiting for him, he won't show up.”“What do you want?” I screamed after him, holding back my tears.“You know what I want.” He was far away then but I could clearly hear his laughter.Why was all my effort being destroyed? Was I never destined to be happy? I questioned myself.“No! I won't let Laura and the Alpha King down. I have to do something quick but what?” I thought so hard and I couldn't figure out what to do. If Mascot eventually didn't make it as I planned, I would lose all the trust I had built in this clan.Maybe I should go back
I and Laura went up later in the day after we picked out some fruits from the garden.“I missed doing this with you.” She told me.“You know I missed you as well.”“Why was Mascot suddenly acting possessed? Did something happen to him?”“I'm as confused as you. I'm really sorry you had to see that.” I apologized to Laura.“It's actually better that I had seen that so I wouldn't waste my energy on unimportant things.”She nodded. “You know I think you have been tolerating his excesses for so long, so I won't take it anymore. I cried for a couple of days, thinking you betrayed me but since it was he that wanted the break up, I'll just let him have it.”I touched Laura's hands softly, not sure of what else I would do.“I'm okay. I promise.” She assured me.“Something happened during my meeting with Mascot.” I sat with Laura when I got to her place.The few happenings of the past week have really shown me who I should trust and those I shouldn't. Laura was a friend I couldn't bear to lose
“I'm so happy for you.” Laura replied, when she was done screaming loudly.“Well, it's nothing serious.”“What do you mean? Tell me about it. Where is he from? Where does he live? Who is he? I want to know everything.”The only reason Laura let me go was because I had convinced her that I would tell her everything on the way to Shadowcrest. We decide to leave the next day, very early morning so we wouldn't draw attention to ourselves.I left her place to go see Thorne. I didn't tell Laura that I was going to see my mate or she wouldn't let me go alone. I had to find out why Lucas was with the letter I had given to him to hand to Mascot.I didn't know that miracle that had brought Mascot my way but if not for it, everything would have been a mess. I reached his house and knocked a few times before he opened the door.“What do you want?” He must have been sleeping because his eyes were tired.“Can we talk?”“No.”I was getting upset with the way Thorne was acting. Wasn't he supposed to
The next day was a big day for us all, I woke up feeling very energetic. The air was crisp and tanged with a scent of damp earth. The sky was painted in deep shades of blue and beautiful to watch.I was ready, bag packed with a sweater because of the cold. I was to go visit Laura but she showed up on my doorstep.“You're here?”“Yes. I couldn't wait for you. I was too excited.” She literally jumped up as she spoke.“So tell me about your mate. Don't forget what you promised.”“Did I?” I pretended not to remember.“Yes. I'm not in the mood for jokes. I want to know.”“Well, I have a surprise for you.” I told her.“What is it?” She stared at me.“Instead of just telling you, I'll show you.” I told her and we made our way to Thorne's chambers.“Where are we going?” She asked.“If I tell you then the surprise would get ruined.”She stopped asking me about it. We talked about random things before we got to Thorne's chambers.We were close by to his chambers when Laura knew it was him. “He'
“Then tell him.” Laura urged me. I really didn't want to have this discussion here because Thorne might have been listening so I agreed to tell Thorne.“Let's go back. It's getting late.” I dragged Laura back.The rest of our journey was a smooth one and I was grateful to the horses. When we got to the clan, I had to take Laura and Thorne so they could meet Diane.Chad cane running to me to greet me.“Naomi. Where's Mascot? You brought another big Uncle today?” He was referring to Thorne. I bent down to hug him and ask him how he was doing.I didn't know what I was going to tell him happened to Mascot but this wasn't the time for that.“Where's Mama Diane?” I asked him and he pointed to the sacred place. That was where Diane went for her incantations and meditations.“Sacred place? Is that safe?” Laura asked.“Yes. Come on, she'll be delighted to meet you.”We walked some miles away from the village to get to the secluded forest, as we went Laura never left my hands even for a moment.
I met Laura and Thorne at the Chambers where they were eating.“What was that weird thing she said about my ego?” Thorne asked me when I joined them. “Am I such a proud man?”I and Laura stared at each other, trying not to laugh.“What's that movement you're making with your eyes?” Thorne said when he saw us speaking with our eyes. “Am I that proud?”“Yes, you are.” I said teamed back at him and he looked to Laura for her answer.“Well, I just met you. I'll give you an answer in a week's time.”“Why would you say I was proud?” Thorne faced me, frowning.“You are.” I said avoid his eyes.He didn't stop staring. “Tell me how.”“Well, the first time I met you, you spoke so highly of yourself, your muscles and the fact that you're a warrior.” I told him.“Well, I'm sorry if that gave me off as being proud.” He apologized and continued eating.“This is delicious actually.” Laura pointed at the food expressing her joy.“Yes. It's really nice.” I agreed. “They make the best food, I bet you.”
“Was she?” “My name is Naomi.” I introduced myself, pointed at “This is Thorne and this is Diane..” “I know who she is. She needs no Introduction.” Orion replied. “A very brave woman.” “You remember me?” “Yes, I do.” “It's been years since we had meant and I must be looking so different from what you know.” “Not totally different. You look the same to me?”“Have you guys meant before?” Laura asked when he didn't pay attention to her. “Yes. When I was much younger and Naomi's father, the Alpha of Shadowcrest. It was just a peaceful time, then. Everything was so peaceful, there wasn't much war. I just loved those times.” Naomi described those times so dreamily. “When you talk about times like that, I wish I was born then.” Thorne replied and then turned to Orion. “Were you also little at the time you guys meant?” Thorne asked. “I'm a soul shifter.” He simply replied and gave a smile that could melt anyone's heart. “With the power I have, anything is possible.” There was silenc