Over the cliffs, comes the sun
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Adriella took the receive and dialled. She was not expecting hee uncle to pick up immediately. She had thought the phone might ring for some time.
"Hi Adriella!" An energetic voice answered at the other end.
"Hi uncle Anthony. I called to tell you that I would coming for this month first moon hunt."
Their was a moment of silence.
"Okay" was the reluctantly reply.
"I was plain stupid the last time you came here. And I regretted telling you that i won't be participating in the hunt. It was foolish of me to say that tho."
"I understand Adriella. Is it because of your rich boyfriend, who is the CEO of Karl HoodsCorp publishing company?"
"What?" Adriella heart skipped for a second.
"...come on don't pretend Adriella. You think I won't know about your rich werewolf boyfriend. And worse, you went and dated someone whose parents killed your parents. Whose pack is an enemy pack."
At that moment, Adriella knew that George the silverback has spread the news about her relationship. Who else who it have been if it was not George…. She has always hated that ruthless and busybody silverback right from when she was little.
"How... did…. you... know all this uncle? "
Adriella said, her voice was trembling. Her uncle could see her tensed voice. He could sense the fear from her voice.
"You do know that nothing is hidden from me under the moon. All of the pack's member have known your uncanny relationship with the son of our enemy pack. Therefore, you have been summoned to appear this hunt at it usual place the white rock in the dark woods for a parole."
Their was another silent .
"You do realize that what you committed is a punishable offense among our pack. It's a f*******n act. Having a relationship or any affair with our enemy pack is equal to be an ally to our enemy. And it most cases any member of our pack who is guilty must either be banished from our pack or face the death hunt"
Anthony last words was as resounding as a clatter of a thousand bolts of lightning.
"But uncle…."
"Their is not but Adriella" Anthony interrupted. " you have failed me, you have failed your parents, who were part of this pack, you have failed this pack. You have literally failed us all. I might myabe plead the others to be lenient on you but,that is under probability."
"Please uncle."Adriella was literally sobbing. Anthony knew she was immensely hurt.
"I love Castor and Castor is not like the rest of his pack. He is quiet different and honest and gentle. Besides,if their was anything done among our packs, it was years ago. We should be able to forgive each other "
"Forgive???" Anthony 's voice was on its peak again.
"I can't forgive those vicious Ironclaws. As long as I am breathing, you and Castor are not getting engaged nor married , not under my watch. And that is final"
Adriella was shocked. She has not said anything about an engagement moreso a marriage.
"Uncle, I love Castor and he loves me too. And neither you nor the pack will stop me"
Adriella could not believe what she had just said. Did she really said that? Now she was in big trouble than she
"Then WE SHALL SEE" Anthony replied. He hunged the receiver.
Adriella felt dejected and perplexed. She walked from the loving room to her house front porch. Folding her arms, she leaned on the railings. She stared into space and wondered what she and Castor has gotten themselves into. She was about to lose her pack and her only because of her love for Castor, who was still in hospital suffering from the wounds inflicted by presumably one of her pack. She knew she has to be courageous or lose her self esteem . Her love for Castor was the strongest feelings she has ever had. Tears rolled down her cheeks as she bows her head accepting whatever fate has for her.
***
A pedestrian walked by 103 Cornstone street, it was few kilometres away from the abandoned football pitch. The pedestrian suddenly stopped. Their was an electric pole in front of him and a poster on it. MISSING BOYS was imprinted in bold letters at the top - centre of the poster. Just at the lower end of the poster was the names; Cleo and Frank...last seen two days ago.
"Poor lads. What is happening to Lexinton" The pedestrian said, pitifully and walked passed by, shaking his head.
***
Meanwhile Thursday morning, in Crystal Hospital two days to the full moon hunt. Castor has fully recovered, but yet to be discharged. Infact, the doctor and nurses were amazed by how fast his wounds healed. His bandages has to be removed. He still has his bandages on. The nurse who was to attend to him, came in. She was holding an envelope.
"Good morning Mr Castor and how are you today?"
"Feeling much better nurse." Castor replied.
"This is for you. It is from one Mr. Kagzerion."
On hearing the name. Castor took the letter from the nurse quickly.
"What did he say?"
We didn't see him sir. It was delivered by the courier to our hospital. The courier agent says it belongs to you."
Castor nodded, holding the letter tightly.
"Okay. I think I will go get some drugs incase you are having pains in your body, the doctor will be here in a few minutes"
The nurse then proceeded to the door. She opened the door and paused.
"Oh i forgot Mr Castor. A detective has made a request to see you. He is sitted in the hall way, should I let him in...to see you?"
"Tell him to come in."
The nurse nodded. She gently walked out the wardroom and closed the door behind her.
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