It was the last day of the month and Alpha Matthew had taken us on a wild adventure to Neo Greenpeace. We had been on the road in a rusty jeep for what felt like ages, but we finally made it to the vast forest.“Ugh, this jeep is such a pain in the neck,” I grumbled, bouncing along in the back seat.Alpha Matthew just laughed. “Don’t worry, mate. It’s all part of the adventure.”As we trekked through the dense forest, I couldn’t help but marvel at the beauty around me. The pristine lake sparkled in the sunlight and the leaves rustled in the gentle breeze.“I had no idea Neo-Greenpeace was so far away,” I said, panting slightly from the exertion of our journey.Alpha Matthew just grinned. “That’s the magic of it, mate. You never know where the road will take you.”At last, we stumbled upon an abandoned hut with a creaking door that was hanging off its hinges. We paused for a brief rest, catching our breath and taking in our surroundings.“We must be getting close,” Alpha Matthew said,

“Mate, did you hear that? Did a freaking tree branch just drop or what?” Alpha Matthew took a quick peek out the window and was like, “Meh, whatever.”“What’s up? Is there something going on out there?” I asked. “It’s probably nothing. Maybe it’s just some prankster or Theophile looking for something up in the tree,” Alpha Matthew replied. “Ready to take a dip?” “I’ll catch up with you later. I’m still keen on finishing this book.” Alpha Matthew exclaimed, showing me a book with a black and gold cover.“Ooh, that book seems like a really interesting read!” I twinkled. Once I took a shower, I wandered into the kitchen and saw Lavelle creating a delicious-looking apple pie. “Girl, that vanilla powder you added in is freaking irresistible! You’ve got some serious cooking skills, Lavelle,” I beamed and put my hand on her shoulder. “Thank you for your praise. But to be honest, I’m still a newbie in the kitchen. It’s not really my thing, you know? Theophile, on the other hand, is a

“What’s going on?” Alpha Matthew asked, his eyes full of surprise.I showed him the object and he let out a sigh.“Looks like some kinda meat--““It’s just Halloween decorations,” Alpha Matthew said.“No way, that’s just Halloween decor,” I insisted. “Mum, I think Dad’s right. Look at it, it’s like Uncle Troy’s goat's legs that he’s gonna cook up,” Violet chimed in.“You shouldn’t be making this such a big deal, honey. It’s just a Halloween decoration. Don’t think of something bad,” Alpha Matthew sighed and reached out to me.I exhaled and looked at him. “These past few days have been crazy and not what I expected.”“Oh really? I think you’re just having a lot of negative thoughts. Come on, there’s nothing to be afraid of. This is the best holiday ever,” Alpha Matthew reassured me.“Mum’s just being extra, as usual,” Violet quipped. “I mean, it’s kinda sweet how much she cares about Thomas and all, but like, chill mom,” Autumn added with an exaggerated eye roll. “Like, seriously, A

***“Lavelle, what’s going on?”Lavelle didn’t answer. She handed me a cardboard box.“I got lots of crystals. I’m going to give some of them to you as gifts,” Lavelle says. “W-Wait, why are you giving me all these crystals? I didn’t—” “Don’t worry about it. Consider it a gift for being the one to visit Neo Greenpeace. It’s something I often do for many visitors to Neo Greenpeace,” Lavelle explains. “I can’t believe I accepted that gift,” I mumbled. Theophilus quickly replied, “Whatever. Don’t feel so guilty because we’re used to it.”Alpha Matthew chimed in, “You know, before we got married, I received a lot of crystals.”“From Neo Greenpeace?” I asked.“No, it wasn’t them. I got them from some other packs,” Alpha Matthew continued.I took the box and thanked him again. Terrence had Kylo with him.“What’s the problem?” Alpha Matthew asked.“I strangled that exotic bird,” Kylo replied.“You’re definitely a little psycho,” I whispered.“How could you strangle a bird that was happil

“Theo, can I talk to your wife? I’m curious about the history of the Citrine stone she gave me the other day,” I blurted out before Theophile could speak.“Oh, you called me this early in the morning just for that?” he sighed, sounding exasperated.“Hey, this strange stone is emitting smoke,” I complained.“Just wait a moment. She’s out watering her plants,” Theophile replied.“It’s really important. Please...” I pleaded, my voice tinged with desperation.I heard him walking away.“Is Lavelle not there?” Alpha Matthew whispered.“No, she’s busy watering her plants,” I replied with a hint of annoyance.A few minutes later, Lavelle’s voice came through, “Hello there, is someone missing me?”“Ermm... Lavelle, I have to admit I don’t exactly miss you that much, darling. There’s something stranger than missing you,” I sighed.“What’s weighing on your mind, Lauryn, my love?”“Do you remember when Autumn gave me that Citrine stone?” I questioned.“Well, I do remember,” she responded.“What’s