LUNA’S REVENGE: Rise Of The Rejected

Chapter 15

“Are you ready for this?” Adrienne’s father asked me.

That question sent my heart racing. Ready for what? I’m barely recovering from being recently orphaned and rejected by my people, now this person of interest that happened to be in my life due to random circumstances is asking me if I’m ready for the truth???

What truth?

“I am not surprised you’re not ready for it, but you will never be ready for this. The best time to do this is now” he said in all seriousness. I was getting more worried. I was expecting another ‘GOTCHA!’ - another prank like earlier but it was not forthcoming.

“Where do I begin?” He asked rhetorically scavenging through the pile of photos on the table looking for God knows what. Before he finally gave an “ah, found it!”, he it’s a smile realizing what he’s been looking for was in his other hand all this while. While all this was going on, I was more interested in knowing what’s going on before my anxiety causes me an instant heart attack.

“Have your father ever spoken of any close friend of his?” He looked at me, being optimistic.

“Not really. We were just all by ourselves.

“Not even a normal friend, a brother, an uncle, an old friend? Nothing?”

“Nope, not that I remember”, I hated to but I said it anyways. I heard the “son of a b***h” he muttered. Why did it bother him so much? I couldn’t just wait to hear everything.

“He must have mentioned may be once for me not to remember but my father never had any friends d or relatives. Everybody hated us because of my mother and it remained that way till he died”, in consolation, I told him this honestly.

“Well, that doesn’t matter now, does it?” He asked me. I didn’t know if to answer that or not.

“Please tell me this Truth you spoke about earlier” my curiosity got me begging this man to talk.

“So, this man named Killian had a friend. A really good friend that could give up his life for him at war. He stood by Killian thereby compromising the battalion commander against the enemy.

“They survived that battle and won regardless and Killian was promoted to be the Commanding Officer of that battalion. But the very good friend’s reward wasn’t so certain.

“Like world war 2 they fought was enough, took them short while for the clash between mystical creatures, the were wolves, the vampires, the hybrids and witches. It was so bad that territories were shut tight and walls were built high against each other.

“This decision was carried out by the alphas of each pack of Mystic Ville and the ‘prima’ of each mystical creature. The King of the Vampires, the Alpha supreme of the wolves, the Queen mother or the witches and First Gen of the Hybrids all took and oath with blood that no one could marry and have child with the other. In some mixtures like werewolves and witches, it could be a fatal result.

“Only a force stronger than them combined can break this oath and a new one must be taken immediately if not, it’s twice as much calamity

“The bloodshed between Lands and creatures was too much. Hybrids and foreigners in lands were killed. Realizing there’s enough sacrifice in mystic ville, this 4 leaders agreed to just be independent of each other.

“The moment it was publicly announced. It only grew worse, especially for the hybrids. Babies were slaughtered in The arms of their mother. It was so bad if one was remembered to be having a relationship with a foreigner, that person is killed too. Are you following my story?” He asked like who wouldn’t if they were to be in my shoes.

“So, it as even more intense with the werewolves. The then Moonstone pack council members betrayed the moonstone royalty by demanding independence. It became bloody and as a result, the other packs like Shadow, white wolves, midnight and the others were created and given territories yet they’re answerable to the moonstone pack until a certain amount of years”

“That explains their superiority over the remaining packs” I was so impressed with this new found knowledge, I interrupted his story.

“Exactly, you’re welcome” he teased sassily. Proud that I was not just enjoying his story, I was learning as well.

“Anyways,” he continued, “Back during the war, Killian remembered that his friend usually wrote letter to a certain lady. He loved her so much that he never failed to write her and she wrote back immediately. The boys including Killian was jealous of this man.

“It was later rumored that this certain lady was a witch. The rumor spread far and near because then, this his friend was the next in line to be the leader of the Shadow pack. He was quite famous and bold. Before the clash, witches were never allowed to be mated with werewolves for any reason.

“Now he has been accused of being with a witch. This would make him loose his points and trust in the people, meaning his family being the ideal royal house of the. shadow pack, may loose their title to another family.

“Killian’s friend was left in a confused state. In a dilemma no man wants to ever be. Having to choose his family or love.

“It was bad enough that there was already a challenge about his affair with the alleged witch, now this law has been passed meaning even this man was not safe.

“At that moment This Killian’s very good friend realized it was time to go into hiding. Killian thought it was because of the alleged rumor but later realizes it wasn’t a false rumor. His very good quiet friend when transformed, but a wild beast on full moons was actually in love with a witch.

“Killian found out about this when his friend wrote to him from his hiding, admitting it that he was with a witch. He described her so perfectly and Killian automatically knew that his friend went that far cos it was worth it. Afterall the Alpha leadership he was waiting back for wanted him dead. He’s better off alive with the love of his life.

“His friend wrote to Killian In secrecy. He wrote him when he married his woman in secret in another part of the world he would not disclose even to Killian for their safety l.

“He pleaded with Killian in one of his letters to beg his father that immunity be granted to him and his life and that of his loved ones speared whenever he decided to return to Mistic ville

“Coincidentally, while Killian was an officer, he was heir apparent. His father was one of those whose blood was used for the oath. He could grant his friend, who saved his life too many times, this favor of immunity.

“Killians father went on to say that his heir would rule in his pace whenever he returned to Mystic ville. And when Killian’s friend returned just by himself at first, Killian’s Father and the people who knew him had passed away. So the shadow pack rejected him and excommunicated him. Killian’s friend went back into hiding with his wife in Fear for his life and hers.

“Killian and his friend kept writing to each other updating about their lives. Killian’s friend d wrote to Killian that they were expecting a baby and Killian was the happiest. He suggested to his friend to come back to Mystic Village but his friend objected

“Killian’s friend finally trusted Killian enough to introduce him to his family. When they met, Killian reminded him of his offer.

“They kept writing to each other, Until the letters stopped coming. The last Killian heard of his dear friend was that he lost his wife and has moved to the North, not wanting to get in touch with anybody” Adrienne’s dad took a deep breath as he came to the end of his story.

“Wow, I have no words to say” was my response cos I really didn’t know what’s to say.

“I know, I wasn’t expecting any from you just yet” he warned. “Can you take a look at this photo?”

Wait! Is that my dad? That’s my dad. In an army uniform and a helmet, posing with some man I assume I’m yet to find out about. I was still in bewilderment when he pointed to the picture and said

“That’s Killian and his dear Friend, Sebastian Yakov”, my heart sunk the moment this was dropped on me. My whole life has been a lie. Everything I know about my great father has been all a lie. I held on to the photo o closely to my chest.

I was still yet to take in this new information about my late dad when Adrienne’s father extended a hand shake. He is the one, isn’t he?

“Hi, Lena, daughter of Sebastian. I am Killian Westwood. It’s good to finally meet you as an adult. The last we met, you were yet to be a year old”, he said. Reintroducing himself in A very calm tone, like he didn’t just alter everything I know about my life with this never-before- heard lengthy conversation we just had.

I took his hand because it was rude to just stare and the whole thing was getting more awkward than I ever imagined. What else could he know about me?

“There’s a lot you need to know about yourself that you’re yet to. I’m sure you have a lot of questions you need to find answers to. For reasons best known to your father, he chose this path. I will do you the favor of letting you know everything I know about you. As you can see, we are not just merely acquainted. But then, let me give you a minute to take this in first. I’m ready to answer truthfully to the best of my knowledge if you’re ready to do same” Killian added.

I took a deep breath following the encoring sip I took from my glass. I sat up, looked at him in the eye with curiosity and said “I’m ready!”