HOWL OF THE FORSAKEN

CHAPTER TWO

RENBUS' POV

Sitting on a branch of an almond tree, Callus found Renbus with a bag of wine. He was sure there was a problem, as this was unusual for his friend. He asked, “Hey Renbus," tapping him. “I so much detest that dude." Trying to make meaning out of what is being said seems difficult. In a bid to understand Renbus, he questioned, “What wrong, Renbus?”.

He went blank, finding a better way to relate things. "Renbus, I am waiting." With another moment of silence, Callus felt frustrated. “That Logan has been my hidden enemy since birth, and I know it." These words made Callus know there was a serious problem ahead; he pleaded, “Can you just come down from this branch and let's talk things over?" "Sure," he got down, sustaining a bruise on his back.

“Your statements seem incomprehensible for me to understand." “I..." Callus interrupted. “Hey man, relax," using his hands to rub his chest, “and take a deep breath," he furthered. “Okay, can you believe this fool, that ungrateful brother of mine,has an eye on Debra?" he said, pointing his finger forward. “Hmmmm, I see no harm in that..." with a flicker of a smile.

“You don't mean to tell me you see nothing wrong in what that fool has done," he said, staring his gaze at him. “Renbus, I never remember you telling me you have anything for her." “But man, I do," he answered sharply. “Wow, I thought you said she was proud...”, "Man, that is in the past; right now I love her, and I will do all I can to get her." Giving his friend's speech a thought, “I see no reason for this your quest," he said, speaking with a little tremble in his voice, knowing what Renbus is capable of.

"Yeah, I do get your point, but the reason for

My quest will be profitable for both of us," looking at Callus. “In what sense?" I looked confused. "Nice," as he readjusted his seating position. “This is a great opportunity for me to become the alpha; don't you see it?" "Hmmm, but are you sure?" Callus asked to reaffirm his thoughts.

“Common, don't you get it? After the death of Relix, the next alpha will be the husband of Debra." "Oooh, real, but I still don't understand how Logan comes into the music." . “Logan has his eyes on her; that is why he is giving Timare no space."

“But what if this is not true, or probably you are just all...”.

“Are you kidding me? My informants gave me information that was true and valid.”.

“This is serious, so what is your next plan now? Because, from the look of things, it seems your dreams are becoming mission impossible," he let out a loud and long laugh.

"No, brother, my plan is just to eliminate Logan from the picture; then success awaits me," he says, feeling happy as he sees success in his plans. “Well said, than done." “I do understand; I am still trying to devise a strategy for my mission." “Good luck, family," as he gave him a tap.

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RELIX'S POV

“Why!!!” was the question that pondered in the mind of Relix. He took himself down memory lane, remembering how happy he was, until he discovered that she was an Omega, the weakest of all. He questioned nature for giving him the sorrow of life. “What happened to Beta ?" he soliloquized.

Cicero and his wife stood at a distance, taking a full picture of what was happening. She wondered what could keep her husband awake at this hour of the day. She knew something was wrong but had no problem in mind.

She walked in his direction and sat on a couch next to him. She gave herself some minutes to call him. She felt she might meet the other side of him. With a second thought, she gave him a tap. Coming back to his conscious mind, he sees Cicera next to him. He knew the option was to lie.

“Hey Cicera, you are awake; I was just meditating, and that's all." "Oooh, really, what could you be meditating on that made you not feel my presence?" he said, sensing his game. "Well, I'm sorry, but those thoughts engrossed me, that's all.”.

“Ooooh, what could be that thought that weighed you down like this?" she said, trying to manipulate her husband. Sensing her game, he changed his aim. “Well, it's nothing big, just about the administration of the Pack." Feeling foul play, she wanted to object, but knowing how bad her husband's emotions could be, she decided to play along. “But that shouldn't bother you this much, as you shouldn't expect things to always go your way.”.

Feeling he had successfully changed the topic, he responded happily but hid his emotions: “It should be my dear, for it is my duty as the alpha." “Yet, you can't give your life just to retain history." "Also, history can't be made without lives being lost," Relix added.

The long silence took over as both kept mute, waiting for someone to speak first. “I am preparing to wage war against Twilight Pack, as Arnold has bitten more than he can chew."

“What has he done this time?” Cicera questioned. “He ceased paying tributes, and he needs to be taught a lesson," he said in fury, his face going white. Sensing danger, she kept her remaining words in reserve, knowing what could be met with their being spoken.

“Displaying the power of strength, Renbus proved to be the bravest of all," he said as he walked aimlessly around the room. Cicera, on the other end, sat like an audience watching a stage play as she spoke something. “From this induction, I will be needing him most for this war," he said as he went to his room, where Cicera did follow his command.