The White Wolf

4

“What have I done wrong in raising this boy? What have we done wrong?” Alpha Stalker questioned as his wound was being tended to. When his son had pushed him to the floor, he had fallen so hard and had gotten himself injured.

“It is not your fault, Stalker. I think something has come over him. I am scared for his life. I do not want anything to happen to him. He is very sick yet has embarked on a journey yet he isn’t feeling so well. I fear for his life” The Luna complained as her face was already an embodiment of fear and worry.

“What have we done wrong?” He turned to the Luna.

“Stalker, the fault is not from us. We have done all we are to do as his parents. We had treated him just like every parent will take care of their child. We gave him all the necessities of life. We gave him all he needed to grow. We gave him all he needed to survive. He was even more cared for than any other wolf in this kingdom” The Luna held her husband’s hand as she sat behind him.

He laid on the bed as treatment was being administered onto him.

“I hope he is safe wherever he is” The Luna bowed her head and silently prayed to the moon goddess for protection over her son.

The Alpha shook his head as the memories of Steele’s first entry into the world clouded his mind. He remembered when he had met Dalia. That very day, Dalia had come to get some beads in the market as her mother was a bead weaver. She had gone with her sister to the market. That very day, Alpha Stalker who was not yet an Alpha but just the son of an Alpha had gone to the market for a view. Right there, her view caught his eyes. She was dressed in a white dress which had black polka dots all over. Her brown hair was bundled into a ponytail that brought out her beauty in full form.

She had also worn a befitting earring to match. She looked very nice in it and of course, appealing to the eyes. That very moment, Stalker could not help but stare at her. When Dalia noticed, she blushed and smiled and hurriedly left with her sister as soon as she got what she wanted.

Stalker could not get over her. He began to think of her all day and all night. He began to pay little attention to things discussed in the Palace as she was all that occupied his mind.

Noticing his actions, his father knew something was wrong somewhere. Stalker finally confessed to his father what he had seen and how he really wanted her. As the Alpha of the kingdom, his father promised he was going to get her hence the search for the maiden began. It was not an easy search as Dalia rarely went out. She preferred staying indoors. Finally, they got the lady but to their uttermost surprise, she had a mate and was going to get married to him in just a week.

Stalker was disappointed and sad. He tried to let go but he just could not forget her. He refused to eat or drink. He began locking himself indoors. His life came crashing down. Surprisingly, a few days later, Dalia came back to meet him and profess her ‘love’ for him. As a matter of fact, she had already denied her lover. She had denied her mate.

So she would not change her mind again, Stalker ensured to marry her quickly and a couple of months after, she took in. It was a moment of joy in the Half-moon Park when everyone got to know the Luna was expecting a child.

Stalker’s father was very excited and so was Stalker but he was quite scared as his mother had died immediately after she had him. He prayed constantly that the same will not happen to his Luna. As the days drew nearer, his joy increased and so did his fear. Knowing his fear, his father tried to assure that nothing would happen to his Luna and everything will be fine but somehow, he was still scared. Stalker’s father had been more than excited and expectant to see his grandchild but unfortunately, a faithful day, a war broke out in the palace as some enemies attacked them. Stalker’s father had to lay his life for his son as he stood in the gap for him.

The shock caused the Luna. Luna Dalia to go into labor and as prayed for, she had a son. It was a period of mixed feelings as Stalker missed his father. At that moment, he missed his father and wished his father was there with me. The burden of the whole kingdom was suddenly on his neck. He had to shoulder it all.

Slowly, he began to adapt to the new challenges he was faced with and began to understand what it meant to be an Alpha and lead a pack. He began to understand what it meant to lead werewolves. He began to get used to it and began to enjoy it while watching his wife and son grow and flourish. Steele had always been a handsome child right from his birth. He had always been very nice and loved by all owing to his selfless attitude and behavior. He had begun to exhibit signs of a good leader right from when he was a child. He had begun to make judgments in court right from a little age.

Stalker was proud of him. Dalia was proud of him. Everyone was proud of him as the behaviors he exhibited were quite impressive for a child his age. He was loved by all and sundry and was treated like royalty. Even at that tender age, he had begun to have several admirers and several mothers had secretly prayed for their daughters to be the Luna and destined mate of Steele. Most mothers would even dress up their daughters amazingly when going to parties that would involve the presence of Steele.

Steele had always been respectful and has been so nice to his maid, Cheyenne. He had treated her specially and would always prefer to stay with her than his mother or father. He always stayed with Cheyenne most of the times. He would follow her wherever she went. He had even begged his mother to allow Cheyenne move into his room but his mother bluntly refused. Everyone, including Cheyenne believed it was just a love a child can have for a mother. Little did she know that it was already becoming feelings and slowly it began to develop into obsession.

“She has woken up. Terra is awake” A maid walked in to inform them.

“She is awake?” The Luna stood up quickly. “Where is her father? Has he been informed?” She questioned as she walked out of the room.

“I will be back” She informed her husband. Alpha Stalker nodded in response.

“Yes, my Luna. We have informed Alpha Jon Snow and he should be on the way to her room. “The maid bowed as she walked behind the Luna.

Quickly, she hurried to the room where Terra was. As expected, Alpha Jon Snow was already present there with his daughter.

“I am very sorry for all that happened. The Alpha sends his greetings. He cannot be present here because he is currently indisposed. I am sorry for everything” The Luna sighed as she walked in.

“It is fine, I totally understand. I cannot blame you both for the actions of your son. Besides, I think something is wrong with Steele because Steele was never like this when I got to know him. By the way, where is he?” Alpha Jon Snow questioned as he gently pat his daughter who was staring into space, gently turning her head.

“Well..uhm.. he..he… he … went on a journey. He would be back soon” She smiled. “How are you doing Terra? Are you fine?” The Luna smiled as she went on to sit right by Terra’s side.

“Good morning, Luna Dalia” She smiled and tried to get up.

“Do not stress yourself. Stay back and relax”

“So what would happen to my daughter? What is the plan? What would become of my daughter? S she going to get rejected just like that?” Alpha Jon Snow questioned lightly as he stared at the Luna. Terra diverted her gaze to the Luna too, expecting an answer.

Luna Dalia sighed as she did not know what to say or do. “Alas! Only Steele can make this decision. Even as I am his mother, I cannot force him to make a decision not only because he is grown up but he is also the new Alpha. I and his father can only advise him on what t do and what not to do hence I assure you that even though I cannot force him to make a decision, I will try my possible best to make things work out for good. “ She smiled.

“Alright. Thank you so much. We hope it will turn out to be fine”

“Thank you, Luna Dalia. It will be a pleasure to have you as a mother in law” Terra answered, more like a whisper as her voice had faded when she shouted. She was just recovering.

Just then, they began to hear some sounds. It sounded like thousands of people were running and approaching the kingdom.

“Can you hear the sounds?” Terra questioned as she looked at the Luna, waiting for a response.

“I think he is coming. My son is coming. Steele is back. I will be right back” The Luna stood up in excitement and rushed out of the room.

“I need to go and see him” Terra tried to stand up.

“You are not going anywhere” He held her back.

“But father…”

“You are just recovering. Even if you aren’t, you are not going to meet him. He chose that maid over you. You should have some shame. If he respects you and care about you, he should come to look for you and not you going out to welcome him in this sick state. You are not going anywhere”

“But father….”

“Terra” Alpha Jon Snow raised his brows.

“Ahhh” She sighed as she laid her back.

“Take her to the royal room and ensure you give her a befitting bath” He smiled as he ordered the maids.

“What are you doing?” The Luna questioned as she ran to meet her. She was shocked to see Cheyenne back. As expected, her eyes was swollen. She had cried her eyes out. The last thing she had expected was to see her lover being killed.

“Is that how you welcome your only child home, mother?” He took off his coat and headed to the bathroom.

“Listen, Steele, I believe you are making a mistake. Where is Roman?” She searched for answers in the eyes of Cheyenne and her son but she could not find any.

“He is gone. He must have been with his father, I guess?”

“What! Are you trying to say you killed him?“ His mother covered his mouth in shock as that was the last thing she had expected from her son.

“Of course. He was trying to disrupt me from doing the needful”

“Steele!” She yelled in shock. “Taking away Cheyenne from her lover was not enough, you went on to kill him? You went on to take Roman's life? What has he done to you?”

“Steele!”