(The Funeral)
All the pack members were currently gathered in the mansion. It was a very sad day for them as the Alpha and head of the pack had died.
Alpha Juan was the leader of the second strongest Alpha pack but he wasn't cold-hearted. He had a warm heart and always treated his pack members fairly which made everyone love him.
Dorothy sat in the big hall but her mind and brain were blank. She couldn't think clearly and she couldn't even cry anymore because she had been crying for a long time.
The pack members were sad because they lost their Alpha but some of them were scared to see Dorothy in that condition.
They knew how she was, but seeing her just staring into space like that sent goosebumps all over them.
Dorothy on the other hand found it hard to believe that her dad was really gone. She tried to pinch herself several times so she could wake up from the nightmare she was in but nothing changed.
Her dad was going to be buried tomorrow and will be mourned for 30 days as the Alpha of the pack.
Dorothy suddenly rose from her seat and left the mansion. Everyone curiously watched her to see what she was going to do, but they were surprised when she got into her car and drove off.
"Why do you think she drove away like that? Do you think something is wrong?" one of them asked
"What if she thinks of committing suicide?" another member asked with a gasp
"Dorothy is a strong girl so I don't think she will do something as naive as committing suicide" someone else said
"I know right?"
They said different things among themselves about why she suddenly left but as usual, no one could guess the exact reason why she left. She loves doing things mysteriously and doesn't make any effort to explain anything to anyone.
Dorothy on the other hand drove to the beach. If there's one thing that calms her down, it's the waves on the beach but she doubted if even the wave would be able to calm her down.
When she lost her Mom back then, she refused to eat for four days and four nights. She locked herself up in her room and if not that her dad asked them to break down the doors, she probably would have died then.
Although she was just a kid back then she was still scared that she might do something like that again and that's why she decided to go to the beach.
"Mom, Dad! Why did you leave me alone in this cruel world at such a tender age? You could have waited until I had a mate already. At least I would be in someone's care by then. Why did you leave me all alone?!!!" she screamed as hot tears poured down her cheeks like rainfall
After crying for over an hour, she got into her car and drove back to the mansion. Anyone that sees her would know she has cried her eyes out because she looked miserable.
Her hair was scattered all over her face and her eyes were puffy and red. The mighty Dorothy Alan looked so helpless that no one would even believe she's am Alpha's daughter.
"Where have you been My Lady? We've been looking all over for you" the council members said as soon as she got down from her car
They had been waiting for when her car will drive into the compound after searching for her tirelessly.
"I want to be alone in my room. Any maidservant and soldier that loves their lives should on no account knock on my room door" Dorothy finally said as she proceeded to her room
The council members who knew what happened ten years ago were scared of such repeating itself so they blocked her path.
"We can't let you stay alone in your room My Lady. It's dangerous for you to stay alone, please choose a maidservant to go with you" they pleaded
"As I said, any maidservant that doesn't value her life can come with me" Dorothy repeated and went into her room, ignoring the pleas from the pack members
The maidservants who were scared of losing their lives when they still had a long way ahead of them, quietly left the place and returned to their quarters.
*Moon Valley Pack*
Alpha Xavier was seated on the Royal throne in the big hall. The throne was made of gold and diamond worth hundreds of millions.
His father recently passed away three months ago and he was crowned as the next Alpha, being the only son of his father.
His Beta and best friend, Jack Logan stood beside him while the soldiers were five feet away from him.
"Have you all heard the news? Alpha Juan is dead and he left without an heir. What a pitiful situation" Xavier said in a mocking tone
"The pack must be in chaos right now. His only daughter, Dorothy Alan won't be able to do anything. After all, she's just a woman" an elder of the council said
"So I've made up my mind. I will be attending Alpha Juan's burial tomorrow. I have to see with my own eyes, how his pack becomes divided. It will be a sight to behold.
From now on, I don't have to worry about having to compete with any pack. We will always be number one on the list without having to strive hard" Xavier said with a smile
They talked about important things regarding the pack and finally, the meeting came to an end.
"Xavier, why do you hate Yellow Stone pack so much? They've never done anything to hurt you right?" Jack asked Xavier when they were alone
Whenever they're amid the pack members, he refers to Xavier as Alpha but when they're alone, he addresses him by his name.
"They've not done anything to hurt me personally but they've always hurt my pride. Why must they be almost the same as my pack? I hate the fact that they always bruise my ego" Xavier said angrily
"You should really learn to tolerate others. Not everyone will fall at your feet because just like you're a werewolf, there are many werewolves out there.
You can't always be at the top all the time. There are times when you might be second or third. I've explained to you countless times but you never listen" Jack said with a sigh
"Enough with your lectures. I have a burial to attend tomorrow so I need all the rest I can get" Xavier dismissed Jack and lay in his bed, waiting patiently for the next day
*Next day*
The day to bury the Alpha of the Yellow Stone pack is finally here. A lot of distinguished men and women in the state were arriving for the burial.
Alpha Juan was not just a powerful Alpha. He was also very rich and well-known all over the country. He had companies in different countries and you won't even suspect that he's a werewolf unless you're a werewolf yourself.
He was dignified and well-respected throughout the state so lots of important personalities were present.
The burial took place in another mansion, different from the one used for the pack's meeting. Dorothy didn't want to risk people finding out that they were supernatural beings.
The invited guests were all present and a guard was about to close the gate when Alpha Xavier's car came in.
The entire member of the Yellow Stone pack wondered who the uninvited guest was and they all watched keenly as he got down from the car.
TBC......
©️ Tricia