Dark Mate

Chapter 7

Davis was not one to return home early. As a matter of fact, no Alpha ever returns home early. They barged into our territory and slaughtered mercilessly.

They murdered Davis right in my presence. The packs you see were the ones I could save. The rest could not make it. I tried my best to save them all but it just was not possible. And that is how I became the first female Alpha. That is also why I do not appreciate any member of my pack associating with other packs. I simply do not want history to repeat itself.

"I can't even imagine myself in your position. You feed them all?"

She smiles,"yes", they are my only family, the ones he left for me. The ones I promised him to take care of.

Since then, we have lived in secret, isolating ourselves from other packs. The only way you were able to see the barrier under the tree is because of your babies. I knew they were dark alphas all from the beginning.

I just did not want to bring it up immediately when you woke up, it could cause complications, shock and tension. Hence, the delay.

I am Priscilla, welcome to Sun Clan Park once again. Do you care to share your story?

In my life, this definitely has to break records. I have been beyond heartbroken twice in a day, if not more. I try to recall the painful memories but all that escapes my lips are nothing but blunders. I have a really bad story to tell.

I wish I could let it out, but I can only stutter. My lips quiver even more, I squeeze the bed sheets as I try to force them out. Priscilla takes one look at me, pats my shoulders and smiles,

"it's okay if you're not ready to let it out. One day you will surely get over it. She pats my shoulders and leaves the room. I close my eyes and dream of my mother and father, my best friend Amelia, my clan.

Am I ready for this? I think of the time we had together.The thought comes so smoothly or it is the tea that soothes me, but I soon find myself drifting off to sleep. I wake up to the dawn of a brand new day. The curtains are wide open and the sun is way too bright. I wake up fully to realize I am neatly tucked in a new bed.

If I was transported to the bed magically, I have no idea. I personally cannot remember myself moving to a new bed or a new room. I lift my legs to leave the bed and take a walk since I have not done so since I arrived, but my legs seem heavier than usual. I tried and tried, all to no avail. I am forced to sit in bed waiting for Priscilla. Luckily for me, the moon goddess hears my cries and answers my prayers and Priscilla comes just in time. Today, she is dressed more like a female. She wears a straight white one-handed regal dress, it makes her look even more beautiful. She has always been dressed like an Alpha with the demeanor of a man, not something I really fancy. The gown hugs her curves in the right places, her hips seem more robust. She is quite slender with narrow hips. She comes in with that bloody tea, the tea that keeps me locked up in this room. She's smiling at me but I am simply not in the mood to smile. My mood has been in a pile of mess since I woke up. I don't even want to talk to anybody, I just want to get up and leave. Feeling frustrated, I continue staring at her and her smile seems to brighten even more. I raise one of my eyebrows, curious if she is happy with my present mood swings.

"Oh Fiona, the journey really wouldn't be easy if you kept fighting it."

"I am not fighting it." Even my own voice betrays me, I am almost shouting and I can feel my blood boil.

"Relax, take a deep breath. You need to accept yourself for being you. Thinking and regrets will definitely complicate your pregnancy. Now connect to nature."

I close my eyes but all I see is a black deserted forest, the forest keeps moving and life comes back to the forest. At first, trees start growing and the oxygen in the forest seems way better than the air I have been breathing for days. When I open my eyes, I feel so fresh and new.

"Thank you."

She smiles,"anytime."

Now that I am calm and relaxed, I notice she is holding a bag. Could that be the reason for her choice of outfit today?

I said nothing and waited for her explanation.

" I realized you had no clothes to wear so I brought this for you." I had long forgotten about my cravings earlier in the morning, nonetheless, I am still grateful. My legs still hurt, but at least I can walk now. My soul feels like I am walking on needles. I persist and keep walking, I need to see beyond the four corners of this room. The first thing that hits me is the bright rays of the sun. Not to exaggerate, but it feels like a beam of sun descends on me. I stayed there for a while, weirdly enjoying the sun. The outer of this clan is so beautiful and peaceful. The floor from beginning to the end is filled with lush green grass. Placing my feet on the floor, the needle-like feeling finally stops and it feels ticklish. Breeze waves through me and I find myself giggling. Meanwhile, Priscilla continues smiling at me. Sometimes she behaves like a mother. Maybe this was the moon goddess' way of replacing my mother and giving me a new home.

For the first time since I was banished, I think of my mother and I do not feel sad. I am ready to be a member of this clan.