HIS OBSESSION :Tales and lies

Birthday

A violent uproar began in the heard miles away, the gruesome sound was building up as it was building up as it was approaching closer and closer to the palace. In the palace, the king and his family were present, along with the entire royal house and cabinets.A general walked into the palace and the king on sighting him demanded to know why the disturbance occurred to which the general gave reports of an insurrection planned by park rebels. The king became furious and commanded immediately that the soldiers should be ready for war, even the king himself took his armor and weapon. His son Damien insisted on joining the war to which the king refused, telling him he wasn't ready and asked a guard to find his family a safe spot to hide while he made his way to the battle ground.

The war began and was intense, many from the king's side were badly wounded, including the king himself. He was bleeding profusely, though they had killed many of the rebels and the rest ran away with injuries or empty hands, while some others were captured. The queen on hearing her husband's situation fled to the palace even with the heat of war and was jabbed with a sword through her back thrusting out from her front. Immediately she slumped and died.

On seeing this it made the king mad but he was bleeding and too weak to do anything. His son, daughter and Dr Patel ran to the direction of the king. They cried on seeing their mothers dead body and the blood flowing out of her own dead body. The king called all three of them to his position in his bleeding condition. He holds their hands together.

“Damien my boy, take good care of your sister Luna, Luna look after your brother. You two are all you've got.” He says after having a light cough of blood from his mouth.

Sophie please, take care of my children, “Damien never forget,” pointing to Damiens head and chest as he continues, “’to be a good ruler you must be a good leader and to be a good king you must be a good alpha’, doctor, never let him forget that.”The reminds them, cough some more and breathes his last and dies.

Damien looks up and with a loud outcry screams, “Nooooooo......!”

Then all of a sudden Damien wakes up from his sleep being almost in his complete alpha form and his deep eyes sparkling very brightly. Seeing it's a dream, he sits up from his bed a little thinking about what the dream that woke him up, a trauma from his past that still haunts him, scenes about his parents death. As his thoughts linger more towards those events, overwhelming feelings envelope him , he covers his eyes with hands and he finds himself sobbing. At this point the sparkling in his eyes had faded away. He weeps to the point of he almost didn't hear the knock on his door which interrupts his sober mood.

He immediately wipes his tears and asks, Who's there?

It's Clara, I brought your clothes from the laundry, Sire? A maid answered.

“Come in, drop it off and leave.” Damien answers in calm but hoarse voice.

As soon as she opened the door, Luna spots her, advances quickly at her quiet and stealthy manner and grabs the maid's shoulders and stretches her hands out to collect the clothes.

“Don't worry Clara, I'll take it from here, you can proceed with other duties pertaining to the occasion.” Luna orders.

“Yes milady.” The maid says with a bow, hands the clothes over to Luna and walks away.

Standing at the door, Luna greets her brother with a bow and smiles sheepishly. “Good morning, your highness.”

“Very funny, Luna, very funny.” He said with sarcasm.

She closed the doors and walked towards him and she asked, “Hope you slept good Alpha because today is your big day.”

“I had a nightmare.” He states.

“Again!” Luna exclaims.

“Yes, the passing of our parents. It just hasn't been revealed to me who did it.” Damien wonders.

“Shush, Damien,” she commands while dropping his clothes on his bed,“today is your birthday, let's not think about our past hurt for today and celebrate you instead. Everything we'll be alright in the end.” she adds as she sits beside him and hugs him tightly while giving him a light kiss on his forehead and rest her head on his chest.

Putting his right arm around her, concurs, “You're right sis, let's go celebrate,“ No room for sobering today.”

“Not to forget I have a council meeting,I better get ready.” Damien thinks to himself

“I'll be taking my leave then,” Luna says and adds, after all I have preparations to make. See you tonight brother.” She waves and leaves.

Damien rises up and starts preparing for his council meeting that morning.

Damien is with his council members which of course, Dr Sophia Patel is present.

“Damien....my sire,it's high time you find a mate, you've been lonely for too long since you ascended the throne after your parents demise and betrayal from your Ex-Beta and and mate.” A member states.

“ I tend to agree my lord, though the loss of your parents and betrayal of your lover were both excruciatingly painful events you had to deal with but you have to heal and move I'm pretty sure Elara and Cormac have had their good times over the years.” Dr Patel suggests.

“Why is this true for Damiens case doctor, why haven't you accepted the proposal of another man since the loss of your husband?” Another member asks Dr Patel.

“Don't even go there, I'm not talking about that?” She shrugs off the question.

“Not to worry my lords and Dr Patel, it's the reason why I have invited many maidens from the park to my birthday. Now if you'd excuse me, I'd have leave this meeting to make preparations.” Damien says while leaving the hall laughing.

“Let's pray he finds a good mate, hopefully by the Moon goddess.”One member states. And they continue their conversations into other matters.

The moon cast its silvery glow over the bustling party, illuminating the crowd of faces gathered to celebrate Damien's 40th birthday ornamented in their color and stylish dresses. The Alpha of the Moonstone Pack stood tall, his broad shoulders and chiseled features evidently displayed in his from the fitness of his outfit,commanding attention. His piercing blue eyes, however, told a different story; one of weariness and discontent.

The venue was situated at the Moonstone Pack's garden, having the capacity to carry more than a thousand populace with a well trimmed lawn and flowers beautifully arrayed in different types and colors. Music filled the air with stringed instruments being played by the musicians. Bright light lit up in all corners of the garden.

A buffet of various colorful delicacies and beverages are displayed on the counters. A great view from each side of the park plus fresh air spreading.

Luna, Damien's sister, handed him a glass of wine, her bright smile a stark contrast to his somber expression.

"Happy birthday, big brother!" she said, her voice bubbly. They both exchange pecks on both sides of their cheeks.

Damien, raised his glass and clicked it with the silver ring on his finger designed with a wolf's head to catch the attention of the crowd, his deep voice echoing through the space. "May I please have your attention, everyone.” He utters.

The crowd turns their attention towards the direction facing him. Damien begins his speech.

“Thank you. Well we all know what tonight is all about and seeing your beautiful faces, elegant dresses and warm smiles brings me much delight. First I'd like to appreciate all those who made this party a success, especially my dear sister Lady Luna who worked tooth and nail for the invites, planning and decorations of this ball.” Luna is seen smiling deeply in appreciation.

“I also deeply appreciate your coming. You see, this is not just a celebration of the age of I, Damien your Alpha, this is also a celebration of a new age and era for Moonstone pack. So please join me as we raise our glass for a toast to the Moon goddess her blessings.” Damien raises his glass of wine to air and utters with vigor. “To Moon goddess and to Moonstone Pack!”

The crowd follows in unison as they raise their glasses as well. To the Moon goddess and to the Moonstone pack!!!”

“Thank you all for coming, it means a lot to me, have a delightful evening, eat, drink , have fun but do not get drunk.” He laughs and claps lightly and leaves the audience.

Everyone cheers and claps.