“I swear with my blood and life. These rogues will pay dearly for this”. I saw how my Luna's body was dismembered and scattered all over our training ground.

My pack was in pandemonium- completely desolate. All the men and women were running helter-skelter. Houses were erased and burned to the ground.

Tears filled my eyes as I saw these great abominations that were meted out to my pack.

I came down from the horse I was riding. I sat on the floor, like a bewitched wolf.

I thought I could close my eyes and all the scenes would just vanish into thin air.

But reality called me back that the crime had been committed, and I would need to react very fast. If only I want to be recognized as the ultimate and ferocious Alpha once more.

My face was pale and my spirit was in great agony as I approached the scene. I saw how she was ripped into pieces. Her head was chopped off. Her hand was torn apart. The remnants of her body were punctured beyond recognition. They were covered in a pool of blood.

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“I swear with my blood and life.

These rogues will pay dearly for this”.

I saw how my Luna's body was

dismembered and scattered all over our training ground.

My pack was in pandemonium- completely desolate. All the men and women were running

helter-skelter.

Houses were erased and burned to the ground.

Tears filled my eyes as I saw these great abominations that were meted out to my pack.

I came down from the horse I was riding.

I sat on the floor, like a bewitched wolf.

I thought I could close my eyes and all the scenes would just vanish into thin air.

But reality called me back that the crime had been committed, and I would need to react very fast.

If only I want to be recognized as the ultimate and ferocious Alpha once more.

My face was pale and my spirit was in great agony as I approached the scene.

I saw how she was ripped into pieces. Her head was chopped off.

Her hands were torn apart. The remnants of her body were punctured beyond

recognition.

They were covered in a pool of blood.

I could feel this was done by a brutal wolf. Precisely by an Alpha or a matured and

dreadful Beta.

I could not feel or touch the body of my Luna. The courage was not there.

I was scared to my bones.

I only bowed my head in agony and screamed! Aloud. The spirits of my strongest

warriors that were rejoicing with joy, in respect to the victory we got from the war, were completely down

instantly.

I could see their faces were displeased, looking at these despicable acts and crimes that

was done.

My Beta- Dorian, walked slowly to me. He knelt and held my shoulder.

“Alpha, I know you are solely hurting. Look at the warriors surrounding you, they need

courage from you to face their fears now.

I know you love Luna so much. The only way to appease her spirit is to get yourself

together and plan how to make these beasts pay dearly with their lives for these unredeemable crimes.”

I could feel courage and life returning to my spirit. The words of my Beta was what I

needed most at that moment.

I cleaned my eyes. Stood up and told the Beta to send some men to gather the remains

of my Luna. She deserves some last respect as my wife and Luna of the Silverpaws pack.

“Warriors of the pack. A great evil has been done to us by our enemies.

We will pay the last respect to our loved ones and Luna.

We will retreat for now and arm ourselves again, to make them pay."

The Beta spoke confidence and courage back into the spirits of the wounded warriors of

my pack.

The warriors packed the remains of my deceased Luna. My Beta stood beside me to

watch and ensure that the warriors carried my beloved Luna safely. He instructed them to take her body

to the sacred royal crypt before her burial rites.

“I will avenge your death- Nerissa, I promise you."

I thought furiously within me.

02

I left the scene of the crime and returned to my court. Dorian, my Beta, has always been a

loyal servant and friend to me.

My court was destroyed a little. I heard that some of my warriors stood firm, with the last

drops of their blood.

Defending the court from infiltration by the rogues.

Many died on the course. But they ensured they uphold the allegiance they swore at their

ritual initiations, before becoming a warrior for the Silverpaws pack.

The Silverpaws pack has sacred Items that are kept in the royal court of the Alpha. These

items have been preserved and protected for centuries up until now.

They must not be desecrated nor defiled by strangers. Especially by Rogues[unpacked

wolves].

So, Every initiated warrior of the pack. Must protect these items at any cost. Even at the

expense of their lives.

I was proud and moved by their unwavering loyalty. I was still in a mourning mood for my

Luna and of course, for my people.

Many wolves die. Some amateur-unmarked female wolves and women were taken into

captivity by these people.

It was indeed, a solemn moment of grief and mourning for Silverpaws pack.

I went into my room and came out.

Dorian was already at the royal court, waiting for me.

I came and looked around, the court was scanty. Dorian noticed my expression.

He immediately interrupted whatever might be going through my mind at that moment.

“Alpha, have you decided a date for the burial of Luna?.”

He asked calmly.

He knew I was not in the right frame of mind to answer that.

But as the Beta of the pack. It is his sole responsibility to get a date from the Alpha and

announce it to the people.

“How can I be mourning? To say the worst- planning on laying my Luna to rest?.”

The thought of that struck me deeply.

I was angry and bittered within myself.

It was just barely three days ago that I promised my beloved wife and Luna, Nerissa, that I

will have a baby with her after the battle.

She was excited by the news. She even said that the baby will be a prince. That we will

name him Gareth.

Just after four days. Her expectations and wishes have been long lost. She cannot give me

a child.

She will not mother the prince she desired to have.

"Oh! What a life. Only if we can know what could happen in the next seconds."

I stared at the whole court.

Everywhere was looking meaningless to me without my beloved, Nerissa.

I looked at Dorian and answered him “Nevermind, I will give my answer before night fall.”

Dorian just nodded his head in response to the answer I gave. He did not know what to do

or how to persuade me to say something.

He is very considerate. He understood that, these were my grieving moments.

All he just said was “It is okay Alpha, I will wait until nightfall”.

He turned and started heading out of the court.

As he approached the door, he just mind-linked me “ Am sorry Alpha Crixsus, I wished there

was a way to bring back your beloved, Nerissa.

I Know the bond both of you shared cannot be severed or broken. Just take heart and believe

that she's always here with you. She will be watching over Silverpaws."

I got his message clearly. His expression of sadness was mixed with the deepest emotions

he felt. Dorian 's emotional turmoil for me was really strong. He's indeed a brother and friend in

in time of distress

I responded, “Thank you, Dorian.” He stormed out.

03

It was already nightfall. As the Alpha of the pack, tradition demands that I must announce the date for laying my Luna to rest.

I mind-linked Dorian, my Beta, to come to the court. It was just a few seconds I did it, Dorian was already in the court. “Alpha, am here."

“Please, have your seat” I told him.

“Dorian, you have been a wonderful asset to the Silverpaws pack.

I want to appreciate you for your selfless loyalty.” I spoke softly to him.

“The pleasure is all mine, Alpha.

Am always ready to give my life and all to this pack”. He said courageously.

I chuckled at him and said “Thank you”

He was expecting me to spill out the date. But I went to another dimension.

“When are you choosing your mate? You haven't marked anyone yet?.”

He was surprised. This should be the last thing he expected me to say.

I was patiently waiting for his response.

He looked at me and laughed for a

while. He bent his head and used his right hand to caress his hair.

He raised his head up and said “

Alpha, I will soon do that. Besides, that is not important at the moment. We have pressing issues at hand”

I loved his answer. He is a wise man. He knows what to say in every difficult circumstance.

“ It is necessary that you get a mate. You know what I mean?” I said to him

“I will Alpha, when the time is right and when circumstances are in my favor. The goddess will choose for me”

I laughed. We both laughed strongly.

At least, I was able to forget the sorrows and pains that were within me for a moment.

“ My Luna will be buried on the night of the full moon”

Dorian responded “Yes Alpha, we will start the necessary preparations”.

It will make me less of an Alpha if I did not ask about the deceased of my pack.

“What about the families of those that lost their loved ones?” I asked out of genuine concern.

“Well Alpha, it has not been easy with them. We are trying to see how we can condole with everyone. But honestly, it is not easy”

I could see the worries on the face of Dorian. He wished he could make everyone happy.

That is the charisma of a good leader.

“I will try and reach out to all of them after Luna's burial”. I said that to dismiss the worries on his face.

“Alpha, that will be very great. Atleast, the people of the pack will know you have them at heart”

My face changed and my eyes bulged out immediately. I was worried. “Am I failing as the Alpha?

Don't I show care and concern for my people? All these thoughts were transpiring within me.

I became curious. I wanted to know why Dorian said that.

“Do you think I don't care enough for my pack?” I asked intelligently.

I want him to be plain and give me the minds of my people.

“No, Alpha. Some thought after the brutal attack, that you were only concerned about your loss and not that of the pack.

I will suggest you quickly reach out to them, soonest”.

There is one thing I loved about Dorian.

He is an honest person.

He gives sincere answers and judgment.

Without sentiment, not minding who is involved.

“Thank you Dorian fo,r your sincerity.

I will do as you said.”

“Thank you, Alpha."