Silver Moon Light and Ashes

Survival

Chapter 3

Argyros pov

I let out in panic, about to dive into the water, when I remember the drain was on. Jumping in would be suicide for both of us. I ran back into the store, turned off the drain, wasting no time, I was back out and in the pool.

'' Help, Daddy, help me'' I swam to him as fast as I could, throwing my arms and kicking my feet. He was drowning; the poor child was drowning. He would die, he can't die. Was all that rang in my head as I reached him, grabbing his waist '' aaaa'' just like that, he elbowed my jaw

'' aaa'' gasp escaped my lips, making me swallow water in the process, but I was sure not to let him go

'' easy, easy'' I pleased, with assurance, and struggling for his life, he quickly wrapped his arms around my neck like his life depended on it ‘’ Easy, I got you, I got you, I promise'' He held me tight, panting heavily. Quickly, I pulled him along with me, swimming to the edge. I lifted him and placed him on land before pulling myself out of the water to see him pushing himself away from the water like it was the most horrific thing in the world, and I don't blame him.

'' h,h,h,h,'' we fell into silence, trying to catch our breaths, using my hand to wipe down the water from my face, I looked around, spotting towels on a bench. I finally looked at the little boy by my side. First, I must say he was the most beautiful child I have ever seen. Midnight black hair, cute nose, and small lips, his skin well polished, he was probably a kid of some rich mother fucker who came to the hotel. So much for parenthood. I don't blame them, though. We werewolves treasure our pops, but we give them freedom to run wild. It is wolf nature to be wild, but this was just a baby; he was probably 5 or 6 years old, and the most interesting part of him was his eyes, a very beautiful shade of green and oddly familiar. I looked down at his wet clothes, he was shaking from the cold, and clearly he wasn't dressed for swimming, so how the hell did he end up here?

'' You must be cold'' I say and he nodded, clearly, poor boy was shaking, his wolf has obviously not developed yet which makes him just another poor human baby. '' come'' I got on my feet bent down and carried him in my arms, walking him to the bench, I sat him down and wrapped the first towel around him then used the other to dry his exposed body. '' oh poor thing... how did you got in the water in the first place''

'' I....i..i fell'' damn, he was cold, he should be inside. And he is so cute.

'' You must have been scared'' While drying his hair, he shakes his head in disagreement.

''N.. no, I wasn't... I .. I am a big boy and big..big boys don't get scared'' I stared at this child in amazement. Is he for real? And he had an accent. Oh goddess

'' Tell me, how old are you?''

'' I wam 5''

'' Oh really'' nodding '' you are a big boy then'' The boy smiled at my compliment and looked down to avoid my gaze; he was shy. goddess, he is cute. Some mother fucker almost lost a cute child like this. '' Tell me, where are your parents''

'' he.. he is up.. my daddy, daddy he was in a meeting w..when I left to see the view''

'' And you came to the pool when you can't swim?'' He frowned at my words, his forehead squeezed

'' I know how to swim'' Crossing his arms '' I fell and twisted my ankle, that's why I can’t not swim''

'' Oh my goddess'' I quickly checked both his feet, and God, his left ankle was swollen red. His wolf wasn't developed at all. I guess that is why he wasn't healing. I had a choice to either get him to the clinic or get him to his parent, and we all know it's the second, his father would be looking for him by now. '' What is your name, little one?''

'' Hudson''

'' Well then, Hudson, let’s get you to your daddy, but first I have to change into something dry.'' And without debate, he smiled at me and nodded

'' wok'' his smile was too bright for someone who was away from his parents and had an injury.

I got changed and carried Hudson, who was still wrapped in a towel. I didn't have anything for him to wear, and his outfit was too expensive for me to replace.

'' Hudson, what is daddy's name?'' I asked as I walked to the reception area to get help

'' Daddy's name is E..E...Eth.an '' I stopped on my track to process what he said. It is expected for a 5 year old not to be able to pronounce their parents' name

'' Ethan?'' after putting the puzzle together, and he nodded in agreement. Well, little Hudson has a lot of Ws in his words.

I was heading for the reception when out of nowhere we were surrounded by men in suits, tall scary looking werewolf males. Jumped in shock, holding on to Hudson protectively. My gaze traveled to each man, ready to do who knows what to us.

'' Hudson!!'' a voice shouted, and the two men directly in front of them were pushed out of the way, revealing a 6 feet 4 tall, sun-touched caramel skin and beautiful brown eyes. Beautiful man. Eyes were first on Hudson, but snapped to me within seconds, pure rage in them, it screamed murder. Werewolf rage

'' uncle Conrad!!'' Hudson shouted, pointing to the fine, scary looking man before us, and I blinked I confusion, looking from the child in my arms to the man before me.

'' Uncle?'' I repeated, and Hudson nodded

'' Hand over the child now that you still can, or my face will be the last you will ever see. Clearly, they were not form nightshade pack or any other Neighboring pack. I suspected the child came from a rich family, but I guess his family was more than just rich.

'' Easy, why are you suddenly threatening my life. If it wasn't for me, who knows what would have happened to him'' The Conrad guy scanned me up and down before looking to Hudson.

'' Hudson, are you ok?''

'' Yes'' Hudson nodded '' waunt saved me'' he says excitedly

'' You saved him from what?'' Conrad guy didn't want to believe me, and it irritated the f**k out of me. Here he was threatening to take my life when they were irresponsible parents.

'' First of all, I would appreciate it if you talk to me nicely secondly, don’t you notice he is wet... in fact where is his father? Shouldn't he be here?''

'' You have no business with him'' Conrad stepped forward '' If you are thinking you can get some kind of reward for saving his life from whatever the f**k you claimed to save him from, then it is not going to work. Now, hand over Hudson'' I blinked in confusion. What the f**k does he mean claim? This child nearly died, and he is injured and.... You know what, I don't care. I found his guidance, and that is fine with me.

'' Hudson, dear, go to uncle'' I gave the little boy a small smile before stepping forward to hand him over to Conrad, but Hudson took me by surprise when he wrapped his arms around my neck, holding me tight

'' No!!'' he screamed, leaving me, Conrad, and everyone else in shock.

'' Hudson, what do you....'' The little boy cut my sentence short

'' No!! I am not going with him, I want stay with you!!'' with that he hides his face in my neck, away from his more fusions uncle and scary looking bodyguards or whatever the f**k they were. I would really appreciate it if Hudson goes with his uncle and doesn't drag me into trouble. If there is one thing I hate more than anything, it is trouble, especially if it's going to stress Liam and the pack out. How do I explain that some kid from an unknown pack has refused to go back to his family and I have suddenly made the life decision to stay with me.