Chapter 2- Threat

Evelyn

I went to my father’s office and knocked on the door.

“Come,” I heard my father’s firm voice from inside.

I opened the door. “Good morning, Dad,” I wished my father. His back was facing me as he stared outside. After hearing my voice, he turned and smiled.

“Good morning, my dear princess. Are you ready for today’s party?”

I walked to him and pecked his cheek.

“To be honest, Dad, going to the party is the last thing I want to do.”

He raised his brows. “Why? Is it because of your mate?”

I nodded.

“Don’t lose hope, Evelyn. Sooner or later, you are bound to find your mate. It is better if you go today, it is necessary.” There was desperation in my father’s eyes, which was unlike him.

“Dad, did something happen? You wanted to tell me something last night. What was that?”

He looked tense. “Oh dear, it was nothing.”

My brows knitted together.

“Are you sure, Dad? Last night you were looking serious. Something made you tense, and I’m sure something happened, but you are not ready to tell me now.” I could see the tension on his face — the lines had become more visible over the past few weeks.

“Please, Dad, don’t hide things from me.”

Finally, he sighed, rubbing his temples, and then nodded.

“Evelyn, you know our pack is one of the most powerful packs in the world. But we are not immortal. As werewolves, we have our own powers and weaknesses. There are many creatures who hold more power than us.”

“I don’t understand, Dad. What are you trying to say? Can you please explain?” I didn't know where this conversation was going.

He took a deep breath.

“Evelyn, you are my only child and the heiress of this pack. You have proven your power and capability over the years. You fought and won many battles, and I am proud of you. Even though I always wanted your safety, you still have responsibilities as the future Luna of this pack.”

“But to be honest, I don’t want you to fulfill those responsibilities because they always come with hardship. I can’t see you in pain or danger — especially when you don’t have all your powers yet.”

I frowned. “Wait a minute, Dad… does this mean we are facing some kind of threat?”

He nodded. “Yes, Evelyn. Some of our neighboring packs have already come under vampire rule.”

“What?” My eyes widened in disbelief. “When did this happen, Dad? Why didn’t I hear about it?”

He looked away. “Because I didn’t want you to know — at least not before you met your mate.”

I stayed silent and let him continue.

“I thought maybe you would find your mate and awaken all your powers before we faced our real enemy. But it has been long enough, and your mate still hasn’t appeared. Now more packs are falling under vampire control. I’m afraid our pack — and the Light Moon Pack or other eastern packs— might be next.”

“I can’t believe this,” I whispered.

He sighed again. “It is either we accept their rule or go to war. And I am afraid we cannot win against these blood thirsty creatures. They are fast, powerful, and ruthless.”

“I have fought vampires before, but their king is different. Rumor says he possesses unimaginable power. No one knows what he looks like, but anyone who encounters him says his aura alone is terrifying. He is merciless.”

I gulped. “Why didn’t you tell me this earlier, Dad?”

He looked upset. “Because I didn’t want to unsettle you.”

“So what will we do, Dad? We will do whatever is best for our pack’s well-being.”

“You mean, accept the vampire king’s authority like our neighboring packs did?”

He nodded. “I think that is the safest option for now. We don’t know the extent of his powers, and he is immortal — faster and stronger than us. Right now, this is the only way to avoid bloodshed of werewolves.”

I straightened my shoulders.

“Dad, people say I am as powerful as Grandma and that I possess the same witch powers as her. Is there a possibility that I could defeat the vampire king? I have already defeated many powerful enemies. And I trust my alpha power — just like yours.”

He shook his head.

“Evelyn, you are not understanding. These are not the same enemies you have fought before. I believe in your strength, but you still haven’t unlocked your full power.”

“Grandmother told us that only when you meet your fated mate — or bond with someone — will your true power awaken. Until then, we must wait.”

His voice grew serious.

“I never told you this before, Evelyn, but do you know how your grandmother died?”

I shook my head. “No, Dad.”

“A powerful vampire king killed her. He wanted to make her his fated mate, so he got more powers,but she rejected him. She told him she could only be with her destined mate.”

“He was not a normal vampire.. he was the previous king. He could not accept rejection. He threatened your grandmother, vowing to take revenge.” anger building inside me as I heard dad.

“But your grandmother was an extremely powerful witch. She had already mated with your grandfather, so she possessed her full power. When they finally clashed, she defeated him.”

“After his defeat, he became feral with rage and swore he would return to kill her.”

“Your grandmother knew he couldn’t defeat her alone — but someone from her own clan betrayed her. That traitor helped the vampire king to kill her.”

“After her death, your grandfather couldn’t bear the pain and also passed away. Your mother was only five years old.”

My father clenched his jaw in anger. “Then Alba raised her, she was your grandmother’s best friend.”

My eyes filled with tears. “Oh Moon Goddess… I never knew my grandmother’s fate was this cruel.”

My father looked heartbroken too.