Chapter 2
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Carl's POV
"Is everything alright?" Mom asked me as soon as I entered the pack house.
"Yes. What made you ask that question?" I smiled.
"You're going to your secret hideout spot a lot more than you should" she said while raising her eyebrow.
"I'm fine mom! Just needed my space" I shrugged while walking to the dining hall.
Usually it'd be crowded at dinner time but today, it's eerily silent. What time is it exactly??
"It's midnight Carl!" Mom whispered.
I sighed and sat on a chair. So that explains why the village was empty while I was coming and the dining hall was so silent.
"Treat me as your friend Carl. Wanna talk about it?" She asked.
I just shook my head while running my hands through my hair.
"Let him be. He'll come around" I heard Dad's voice and smiled.
Sometimes, he acts just like I want him to. I am not arguing on how my mother repeatedly tries to get something out of me, but when I don't want to talk then I don't want to! As simple as that!!
"Or do you wanna go to the Dark Knight pack for a few days?" Dad asked.
I instantly smiled! Oh that pack is the literal synonym for Heaven. Even the air over there feels so different too. I don't have any friends over there as well, because like I said, it's either people are too older than me or too young.
"Have fun for a few days and make sure you return soon. It's your birthday in 4 days" Mom said.
"Thanks Ma and Pa" I said, hugging both of them at the same time.
I love calling them Ma and Pa when I'm happy. It's like .. their sign to know my mood. Depends on what I call them. And Grandma absolutely loves when I call my mom as Ma. She says the word Ma reminds her of her own childhood.
"I'm not hungry" I yelled as I went upstairs to my own room.
"Oh of course!! Dark knight pack takes all your hunger away right?" Mom laughed.
I just couldn't sleep the whole night. Dark knight pack is and will always remain my favourite place. But then again, I know my dad wouldn't let me go if I don't finish the training. So I gotta do my best to impress him and then leave to my very own heaven.
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It felt like I just closed my eyes for a few seconds but my annoying alarm made me leave my bed even though I wasn't in a mood for it.
But then, the thought of visiting the Dark Knight pack gave me enough cheer to do everything with a smile. I dressed myself in a tank top, track pants and a hoodie so I don't have to walk till the grounds in my tank top.
"Good morning!!!!" I wished as soon as I got downstairs.
"Someone is so cheery in the morning" Grandma smiled looking at me.
I just hugged her real tight. She is such a sweetheart and I still hear stories that she is the most loved Queen ever. Obviously, who wouldn't love this munchkin here!
I sat to the right beside my dad who is already waiting for me with a smile. I eyed my mate Layla. She is on her phone texting someone. She is just 12. What is so interesting about that phone anyway! She goes to human territory for her schooling.
Because since she is the one to be Luna in a few years, it's necessary that she should know about human territory as well.
As for me, I recently stopped studying in human school because the title day is so near and I gotta focus more on the supernatural races and our pack more than the human world right now.
For some reason, I don't feel Layla would be a good Luna. I mean, she isn't that responsible about the pack issues. She rarely attends pack meetings even though she is the Beta's daughter.
"Good Morning Carl!" Aunt Abigail greeted with a smile.
"Good morning love" I greeted back only to receive a playful glare from Uncle Kevin.
Even that man is incredible as well. I still hear he is the best beta our pack ever had. He lost his parents just months before Layla's birth. So he named Layla's middle name after his mom. Layla Skye Reid.
"Shall we eat? I'm already running late" Layla muttered.
Dad gave a look of disapproval but nodded and took the first bite. That was when everyone started digging in. It's the rule that the King eats first and then the rest. Dad says he doesn't like such rules but he has to.
I took a bite out of the waffle and that was tasty as heck. My mom is an amazing cook I have to admit.
"You can leave to the Dark Knight pack. The training got cancelled today. I should travel to another pack having an Alpha issue" Dad said chewing on his waffle.
"Shall I come too?" I asked because it's also my responsibility to know.
"No no! I'll handle it. You should really go to Dark Knight pack Carl. You're not yourself lately" Dad said again.
I nodded and ate my breakfast as fast as I could. Once I'm done I instantly stood on my feet.
"Bye!" Layla yelled and I didn't care.
I changed my clothes and didn't even pack my bags. I have my own room with clothes and everything in the Dark Knight pack house.
"Bye Pa. Bye Ma. Bye everyone" I yelled as I ran to my car.
I made the engine roar and within minutes, I crossed the border.
And in a couple of hours, I can already feel the fresh air around me. Dark knight pack is indeed a heaven on earth!
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