Chapter 232: RAPHAEL HAS A MATE?

Chapter 232 RAPHAEL HAS A MATE?

“ Raph! Bro!” Kai enveloped Raphael in a bear hug the moment he set his eyes on him. “ Bro! God I cannot believe it! Bro!” He laughed excitedly, squeezing the latter in his arms.

“ Hey, Hey easy now Kai, easy there. Do you want to squeeze me to my death? At least drop the umbrella first before you end up stabbing me with it.” Raph chuckled lightly but hugged Kai back all the same.

The Alpha walked behind Kai, eyes locking with Raph’s. A gentle smile which graced Lucious’ face told Raph all he need to know.

\[ It’s nice to see you again too, Alpha\] He mind- linked Lucious causing him to roll his eyes.

“ Alpha.” Madame Carla greeted with a smile. “ I welcome you to my humble abode.

“ Carla.” Lucious smiled back softly at the older woman whom he’s not seen for ages now. “ It’s nice to see you again.”

“ Ah it’s really been a while. You’ve grown into a fine man.”

Kai coughed hearing this. “ I wouldn’t really say ‘fine.’—"

The look the Alpha shot him was enough to make him keep quiet.

“ Uhm” He coughed and walked away. “ I mean I’ll go– let me get your stuffs for you Raph.”

“ Kaii! Do- not- touch- my- stuffs!” Raph yelled and ran after him making Madame Carla chuckle. Some things never do change.

“ Ah where my manners.” She face palmed herself realizing they were still standing by the door. “ Come in please Alpha, make yourselves comfortable.”

“ I’m afraid we don’t have time to sit and chat Carla. We have to hit the road, the weather doesn’t seem friendly.”

“ Ah not at all. The rain is really a blessing, trust me. Whenever it rains here, something good always happen. Come in, sit while the Beta gets ready.”

Lucious hesitated a bit but agreed nevertheless. He was shown to a comfy sofa at the middle of the room.

“ What can I get you? Wine?”

“ I’ll pass, thanks.” He declined politely. At the same time, a loud thunder boomed across the skies. Lucious watched the old healer take another sit opposite him, still smiling at him which made him a little comfortable.

It’s been long since he’s set his eyes on Carla, the healer of the pack before Dayna. Back then when Lucious was much younger and his father had been the Alpha, Carla was the healer of the Blood Moon Pack. She was one of the strongest of her time but with time comes age. After so many years, her powers began to weaken and by the time Lucious became the Alpha, her student, Dayna was appointed as the healer instead.

Now coming face to face with her brought so many memories, some of Lucious wasn’t fond of remembering.

“ Something seems to be bothering you Alpha.” The healer stared at him as though she could see right through him. “ I can sense your wolf is very weak. Is everything okay?”

Lucious didn’t reply. He didn’t have a reply. Something was indeed bothering him but how could he say that to her? What would it look like for an Alpha to show he was troubled by the thoughts of his mate? What would that make him? Weak?

Madame Carla’s stare bore deep into his soul and for a second there, Lucious contemplated whether he should talk to her about Haven’s disappearance or not. Who knows? Se just might be of help.

He barely opened his mouth to talk when Kai descended the stairs, a suitcase in hand with Raphael following closely behind. “ We’re set to leave!”

Lucious nodded hearing this and got to his feet.

“ Are you men sure you want to leave now? You can at least stay over till the morning. I don’t think it’s safe travelling back in this weather. I could have someone arrange rooms for you and your men.” Madame Carla added referring to the rest of the Alpha’s escorts who were still outside.

“ Don’t bother yourself Carla, you’ve done more than enough. We’ll be returning tonight, you don’t have to worry.”

“ The Alpha is right. You’ve done more than enough Ma’am, I’m ready grateful.” Raphael supported the Alpha.

“ Yes Madame, you have no idea what you’ve done for us all by taking such good care of Raph. This man here means a lot to us.” Kai smiled goofily and Raph shoved him in the stomach, causing him to groan in pain.

“ Oh well, you don’t have to thank me. I’ve not done much. We’re honored you decided to bring the Beta to recover here. It’s our pleasure, believe me.”

“ Oh and you shouldn’t thank me. There’s someone else who deserves all your praises. She was the one who didn’t lose hope on the Beta when we all did. In fact, she was the one who brought back the cure for his treatment.”

“ Really?” Kai’s interest was piqued. “ A lady? Who is this woman?”

“ Actually she’s the Beta’s second—”

“ I think we should get going now.” Raphael hurried interrupted Madame Carla mid sentence. He knew what she was about to say and he didn’t appreciate it one bit. “ Thank you ma’am but we’d like to be on our way now. I’ll never forget what you’ve done to me, I’ll forever be indebted to you ma’am thank you and goodbye.” He said and followed the Alpha who started for the door.

“ Hey guys- wait up!” Kai yelled walking after them. “ Can’t we at least hear who the lady was who didn’t give up on Raph?”

Elliot barged into the house before the three could reach the door. Behind him, they could all hear a loud commotion, voices of people, yelling and screaming.

“ What’s wrong?” Lucious frowned when he say the urgency on Elliot’s face.

“ Fire.” Elliot replied. “ There’s been a fire. A house caught fire.”

“ Fire? In this rain?” It was Raphael’s turn to ask.

“ Well, that’s surprising.” Kai said with a frown.

“ Fire?” Madame Carla came up behind them. “ Where?”

“ Yes, I heard someone say it’s a house at the outskirts of the village.”

“ Outskirts?” Madame Carla’s brows raised up slightly. “ Did you just say outskirts?”

Elliot nodded as if confirming her fear and she inhaled sharply. There was only one house at the outskirts of the village.

“ Yes ma’am, they say it’s the house of a young healer near the edge of the forest—” Elliot hadn’t even complete his sentence when someone rushed passed him, heading straight for the door.

“ Hey! Raph, wait! Where on earth is he going?” Kai asked before running after him.

“ Go after them and see what’s happening.” Lucious ordered making Elliot nod.

“ Yes Alpha.” He nodded and set off too.

“ Oh no ..” Madame Carla’s voice made Lucious look back at her.

“ Is anything wrong?” He asked.

“ His mate… I hope she’s not in any form of danger.” She said worriedly.

“ Mate?” Lucious stared at her in confusion. “ Who’s mate?”

“ The Beta’s. The Moon Goddess has blessed him with a mate now.” Madame Carla uttered without even realizing it. It was only after she had said so did she realize what she just did. She looked up at the Alpha who had the shock of the whole world written on his face.

"What… What did you just say? Mate? Raphael has a mate?”