#Chapter22“What of the families of the ones you kill?” Althea asked. “Would they not be alone?”He just sighed before giving a sad smile. “Look here honey, I have led an army of rouges before, even killed. But never have I ever taken an innocent’s life.” “And if you have never been a rouge before you won’t know. If you think being a rouge means freedom, you are wrong. The loneliness that you feel will eat you from inside. And when you are alone and no one to fight for, you become ruthless and do anything to be in the comfort of the pack.”Althea didn’t blame them for wanting that but she still could not understand them. “I don’t blame you for wanting to be in a comfort and security of a pack but to drop this low? To what extent are you ready to soil you soul?” Althea asked.He just laughed. “Do you not fear the wrath of the goddess?” she asked again.“Honey, the moment I became a rouge, I stopped believing in the goddess. I decide my own faith. And the day that I die, I know

#Chapter24As Althea made her way towards the centre, he saw that her pack members had arrived as well. Many of them were fighting their own battle while some were helping the other pack win their fight. She looked around the chaotic mess that was once filled by the laughter of the kids running around. The scene disheartened her. She wanted to stop the war for once. While Ron just stood there watching Althea’s every move.When she reached the centre. She closed her eyes and stood there for a second inhaling the blood, rage, pain and sadness of the people that surrounded her. One of the rouges saw this as a chance to attack her. But when he came close to her, she opened her eyes. Her black eyes looked straight into his soul.“Stop this instant” she growled at him, making him stop on his path right in front of her. He then fell on his knees and bowed his head. The wind around her howled. Her dark hair fighting against the wind. Her eyes coal black that looked as if it could burn the

#Chapter26An echo of loud gasps followed the land. They were all shocked as to why he would reject her. She had powers. She was an Alpha. But above all, she had kindness like no other Alphas.Althea knew this was coming. If he didn’t do it, she would have done it. The guilt she felt was killing her. She gave a sad and knowing smile to which Aries gave a frown and a look of confusion.“I, Althea Garcia, Alpha of the red healer pack, accept your rejection” she whispers but loud enough for everyone to hear. Aries clenched his jaws, his face with so much sadness. But he didn’t say a word. Althea knew that the rejection will not be fully complete unless Aries says her full name. But Althea was not keen to break his heart further by revealing one more secret. So, Althea turned around to face her pack.“Let us all leave, we don’t belong here anymore” Althea said.It hurt both Aries and her but she could not show weakness to her pack. She then turned to look at Aries one last time.“I’m

#Chapter28Days turned into weeks and weeks turned into months. Everything was normal in Althea's pack. She returned to those sleepless night she used to have because of her nightmares. She had begun training everyone a few days after they arrived back. Althea knew something big was going to happen soon and she wanted to prepare everyone against it.She had stopped smiling. The little light of life in her eyes upon meeting Aries had now died down. It was empty and void of any emotions, like before she met him. She would occasionally give an empty smile that did not reach her eyes. All her days would go by either doing paper work or training with her pack. She kept herself busy.One day, when as usual, Althea was in the training grounds with her warrior. Ashton came sprinting and stopped upon seeing Althea."Alpha" He called out loud and taking lungful breaths and trying to say something."Seth called" he huffed out."They were attacked."Althea was right in front of Ashton "What

#Chapter30"I will keep everyone united. If I have to be, I will be their hope. If they need healing, I will be there as well. We will all always be friends, brothers and sisters, husbands and wives, we will all always remain as a family. No matter what. This I promise you today, Althea" Ash said firmly."Thank you." Althea's voice was barely above whisper. She gave him a small smile."The warriors must be waiting for us. Let's go" Althea said now raising her voice."Yes Alpha" Ash replied.All the warriors were lined up and waiting for their Alpha and Beta since their Gamma Liam was already there in front. When Althea and Ash reached the front, she gave a small nod to Liam and turned around so she was facing her pack warriors."My dear friends, today I stand among you all to share a sad news. Our family members were attacked today. I share this news with you not to grow hatred inside of you. I don't want any of you to be consumed by hatred." Althea's voice boomed."But if they