Alpha Debby's Dreams

Chapter 5

Debby' POV

Sabrina.. I still remember the day, I met her. She was this little girl nearly nine years old when she was rescued by this pack. And I had just reached my 30s the very same year. Call it a motherly bond, or the likelihood of the age that I too had lost my parents, or my wolf Diana, claiming her as one of ours. But, our bond was secured right then. That day of initiation, she wore a white little frock with daisies printed on them. Her cheeks were streaked with dry tears. Her eyes were alert and aware of the dangers around her. My protective instincts flowed immediately. I had almost commanded the head omega for her cot to be next to mine and she would be with me on any duty I was appointed to. My magic helps hide many random commands that I have been slipping out to the omegas and dreadful delta girls. Since then Sabrina has been to my hip and slowly I had noticed she brought a few more strays, weak wolves, a witch, elders, kids and other men slaves under my protection. She thinks I don't notice but right now the current number is 446. There are a thousand slaves living under this underground basement like structure. The other half wants no protection. They are neither friends nor enemies but I have a feeling, on the night of the escape a few more will be added. I am estimating a total nearing 800. A few will have to be checked and prohibited to travel with us or killed during the travel. I am sure we have a few spies and few greedy ones hooking for some favours.

The reason I chose to travel by road is to deflect the major population travelling through portals currently being set up at the pack boundaries. Too many people, a handful of strong witches will alert the supernaturals.

Sabrina is fast asleep in my cot as I craddle her. The herbs and rest will help heal her quickly. The elders look at my direction with sad eyes. I know no one other than me can help without escalating the situation. Their helplessness seeps deep in my soul. I sigh looking at them with acknowledgement of a simple nod. Soon, one after the other, we all snooze to a sound sleep. It's already past midnight today, and we will be woken up at 2am in the morning.

I lay on the cot with Sabrina tucked in the nook of my armpit. One more day less in this hell. Once we reach out destination, the work to heal each other will begin. With that I closed my eyes.

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Third person POV

It was just 2 am and the gong woke Debby up. Her eyelids fluttered open. No matter the sleep, her heart raced as today will be the day to map out the final spots for portals. Aunt Grace will be in Philip' s truck to meet her. It had been years since they both saw each other face to face. Sabrina grunted beside her. Debby kissed Sabrina' s forehead to wake her up. In the background, the warrior guards were pulling people to the shower stands, the head omega was back being the evil woman barking orders for the day. From today, they were supposed to take a bath with the toiletries handed by the head omega. It seemed absurd at first. When Debby got her set, she smelled wolvesbane on them. She realized the cruelty of this pack had no ends. It's possible that the pack authorities wanted to decrease the slaves population.

Debby' POV

The pack hospital has no work, but to invent these absurd methods on people. They really are scoundrels. I will have to talk with aunt Grace today. All my excitement just went to drain when I smelled wolfsbane in all the toiletries. Not all wolves can hide their wolf like me. I fear some of the elders will pass away. I will have to make sure to counter the effect of wolfsbane in them. For the group to leave safely, they will have to be in their prime of health tonpass through the portal, it takes a toll healthwise.

Instead of giving meds to ill, the pack hospital is busy finding ways to kill their own members. I wonder who will work for them then. Their stupid arse is so lazy, I don't think they will be able to pull off anything. Or is it to cut the budget even more. Or is it to make a perfect image in front of that Were-Lycan. I already had doubts for his arrival and now this is just leaving a distaste in my mouth.

Today I sent a command to the slaves' wolves to not using the wolfsbane while I was showering myself. But this strategy won't work every day it might become noticeable. After the showers we all went to the stations in our uniforms. Mark and I rushed to the packgates before our roll calls. The trucks had arrived with the dairy produce and fleece and wool. Winter is fast approaching. I went to the truck in the middle first and worked my way to the back. Mark was going to keep the guards busy.

I spotted Aunt Grace sitting in the front seat beside Philip. i nodded . Hiding myself from all eyes, hugged her tight.

"Aunt Gracey!!!! It's been so long."

" My darling, you have grown so much. It's been what almost 27 years. You were a teen then, my child I missed you so much. You had me worried every single day. I kept asking Sam and Philip how you were faring. I am so glad you have finally decided to get the hell out. I am not going to let to leave any more now. How have you been? You look so frail. The bastards will see my wrath."

"Aunty Aunty .. breathe. Take a breath in and out. Slow down now. We don't have much time. I will catch up with you when we are out in 7 days. There are two things I need right now, one the portals can't be set on the roads as you know, it has be in the other side. Make sure they are strong. I might be moving in 446 but am expecting another 400 ish to come along if they wish. Those have to be checked through their minds. Witches need to be prepared to put a barrier in place at the pack boundary to slow them down."

I paused for her to take it all in before I began again.

"The second important thing is we are all given these toiletries laced with wolvesbane. I need you to find a way to fight it. Before you as, today I alpha commanded all wolves against the use. Also no, I won't and I know I can't use that any more for the next few days. I need some magic or herbs strong enough to fight the ingredients. You have untill evening when I come loading again. If I don't come by, you willbhave Mark, that tall broad blonde guy you see. He knows Sam. Atleast his wolf does."

I paused again to get this all in. My aunty' expression moved from caring to surprise to anger and then to understanding. She simply noded thinking and taking the toiletries in her pocket. She chimed a magic spell around me and I frowned questioning her.

She replied, "Oh! Its just to keep you safe. A locator spell which latches on to anyone who touches you will also give me their location irrespective of the magic or their level of magic. I will also know who is good and who isn't. "

"So you will filter out the ones starting today?"

"Yes, less work. " She shrugged.

"Now go, I love you. I will always be there for you. Seven days will be a tough wait. I am always around."

With that she kissed my forehead and cheeks hugged and left to go sit the truck. "

I resumed unloading and then queued up with others to re-enter and move to the farms.