บททั้งหมดของ I AM ALPHA AND OMEGA: บทที่ 31 - บทที่ 40

The arrival of the messenger from Nashville brought a momentary pause to our preparations, his urgent message casting a shadow of uncertainty over our plans. Alpha Jo's summons was unexpected, and the timing could not have been worse. I was wondering what or who gave him the authority to summon Alpha’s, anyway Border Town was not known for an Alpha leadership.With the threat of the bandits looming large on the horizon, every moment was precious, and every delay could spell disaster for our people. I do not honor such invites gives us the edge we need for our safety.I exchanged a glance with Karim, a silent understanding passing between us as we weighed our options. On one hand, the council of Alphas held the promise of unity and collective action against the bandits, a chance to pool our resources and strategize a coordinated response to the growing threat. But on the other hand, it also meant delaying our mission to the Hinder lands, leaving our people vulnerable to further attacks

As the early morning light filtered through the trees, casting a golden hue over our camp, I called the twelve warriors together for a final meeting. Their faces, etched with determination and concern, mirrored my own resolve. We had prepared meticulously, but the gravity of what lay ahead weighed heavily on us all. "I told you I had a plan," I began, my voice steady but filled with urgency. "The situation in the Hinder lands is dire. Karim's reconnaissance has revealed the full extent of the bandit threat. But instead of launching a full assault, I propose a different strategy." I paused, meeting each of their gazes, drawing strength from their loyalty and courage. "I will go alone to confront the leader of the bandits. If I can eliminate him, it may destabilize their ranks and save us the bloodshed and loss of life that would come

The celebration in Border Town was short-lived as pressing matters weighed heavily on our minds. As night fell and the townsfolk began to retreat to their homes, my inner circle and I gathered in the council chamber to discuss the invitation from Alpha Jo.Captain Hyde, Karim, Zaza, and the other members of our group sat around the large wooden table. The flickering candlelight cast dancing shadows on the walls, adding to the somber mood."We can't ignore this invitation," I began, breaking the silence. "Alpha Jo has summoned all the Alphas to Nashville to discuss the bandit threat. We need to decide how to respond."Zaza was the first to voice her concerns. "Ava, we have to consider the possibility that this is a trap. We've already learned that the bandits are receiving orders from Nashville. If we walk into this meeting unprepared, we could be walking into a dangerous situation."“Come on Zee, I can take care of myself,” I said not knowing how it came out of my mouth.“I don’t want

Alpha Jo stood before me, his eyes wide with shock, as disbelief grew into his every feature.For a moment, it was just the two of us, facing each other across the expanse of our shared history."I can't believe it's you," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "Ava... my wife. How is this possible?"I felt a pang of pity for him. His confusion and mixed emotions were palpable. I thought he was saying he knew who I was. It looked like he only wanted confirmation. He had not expected to see me again, certainly not in this guise as Alpha Ayar or rather an emissary from the King of Border Town."How did you survive? And how did you become an emissary?" His questions were laced with a mixture of awe and sadness.Taking a deep breath, I began to recount my story, feeling the weight of the past press upon me. "After the council's judgment, you banished me from the pack. I was alone, with nothing but my wits and my gift to keep me alive. The world outside was harsh, and every day was a

Alpha Jo wanted me to stay. His eyes, usually so full of confidence, were now shadowed with worry as he pleaded with me to reconsider. Zaza, on the other hand, was adamant that we should leave. She could sense the undercurrent of tension that ran through the town, especially around Maria. “We need to go, Ava. I don’t trust Maria, and something feels off about this place,” she insisted, her eyes darting around nervously. “There’s a darkness here. I can feel it.”But I had my reasons for wanting to stay, the most compelling of which was my family. I hadn’t seen my parents for a long time, and the longing to reunite with them, especially my mother was a powerful pull. “I need to see my parents, Zaza,” I argued gently, though my resolve was firm. “My mother… I need to know she’s okay.”Zaza’s expression softened with understanding but remained resolute. “Evil is lurking here, Ava. I can feel it in my bones. We need to be careful.”As the night wore on, the tension in the air seemed to thi