Chapter 124

Ashir POV

“History has repeated itself!" I said looking so worried wondering about what elder Barrel was about to say. 

“Yes, history has repeated itself , what happened in the earlier century was about to repeat itself” elder Barrel said again.

"Hmm,” I took a deep breath wondering about what he was intending to say. 

Elder Thomas stood forward to challenge elder Barrel.

"What is that, what are you trying to say, hope it wasn't to corrupt the alpha's mind. Please don't add to his pain” Elder Thomas cursed. 

“Enough let him speak” I shouted. 

Elder Thomas became speechless and walked slowly back to his seat. Elder Barrel walks a bit to the middle of the Beta and starts talking. 

“Back to the earlier century where chaos and disaster came to the peaceful world of humans, vampires and werewolves. The existence then left with peace and harmony before the chaos and hated disaster which as a result led to the dissembling of man, vampire and werewolf.” Elder Barrel explained.

“Hmm do you mean both humans, vampires and werewolves had all lived in peace before?" I questioned. 

"Yes they do, I heard my father saying” Elder Barrel responded and continued. "Just after everyone went their separate way, the wolves formed a pack based on family ties. There was a bloodclaw pack which was crowning the head after their settlement, then the night shadows pack , waterfall pack, dark moon pack and some other pack. I heard that the alpha then was to mate with the night shadow's pack princess but he refused and he had to face his circumstances… he put the entire wolf pack into God's anger by rejecting her true mate and god made them lose to their enemies. I guess we're facing the current pandemic because of Alpha refusing to do what's right, to lift the curse, the alpha must be mated to the princess of the night shadow's pack." Elder Barrel explained. 

Malachi steps forward, testifying to elder Barrel's narration.

“Yeah, that's right I have heard something like that" Malachi said. 

“To lift the curse the alpha must mate with lord Mitchell of night shadow's pack, only that could gods return werewolves honor" the priest added.

I became so frustrated and didn't know what to say. 

"Enough you'll, What!,  what do you mean by mating with her when  i couldn't feel attached to her? she's not my mate” I rejected. 

All the nine elders stepped forward followed by the beta, all assembled together and bowed down begging me to engage with Mitchell.

“Please listen to us alpha to save our children and the upcoming generation from god's anger because the thunder and heavy wind is just the least, a terrible one will be coming soon. Please save us" the elders pleaded. 

"Please save us Alpha, only you could lift the curse” the Beta pleated.

“Hmmm” I took a deep breath out of the idea of what to say. I looked at Mitchell, I could see how worried she looked. The elders and beta were still bowing down begging me to mate with Mitchell which made me thoughtless and gave me no option than to do as they wished, but I still doubt not, I don't want to, I don't want to be mated again since I just lost my mate. 

“I'm sorry to inform you all, I don't feel attached to lord Mitchell and I couldn't help myself to do that, not just a prophecy or a hold story could let me" I lamented.

"Please listen to God's will and be mated with Mitchell '' Malachi pleaded, his voice echoing deeply in my mind. 

I stood up where I seated after a while and stepped forward helding directly to Mitchell. 

“Have you ever considered me as your mate? I heard you claiming that earlier, do you really mean that?" I asked angrily, staring at her eyes. I held his shoulder trying to convince her and make her feel uncomfortable so that she could change her mind but her expectations proved me wrong. Mitchell showed no weakness and nothing scared her despite my facial voice.

"I Mitchell Orang claims Ashir the alpha of the great bloodclaw as my mate.” Mitchell said courageously.

I felt so frustrated and was left out of ideas on what I could do.

“Could she really be my mate? How could she show no weakness despite my facial voice and anger at her as my mate or not?” I thought to myself. 

“I'm your mate, I could feel it," Mitchell claimed. 

 was your mate, I could feel it” Mitchell lamented which got me speechless. I became so confused that I don't know what to do anymore. Do I have a choice left ? No, I doubt not. I took a deep breath thinking about the way forward, I looked around, staring at everyone who was looking at me. Their faces looked so panicked waiting for my response to admit Mitchell as my mate. 

“Please accept Mitchell as your mate only this could the werewolf pack be peaceful again" the beta pleaded. 

"Hmmm” I took a deep breath thoughtfully knowing that I'm choiceless. I walk around all through the meeting hall. All the beta and the elders were in suspense awaiting my response.

Having known that I'm choiceless, I nodded my head in agreement agreeing to be mated with Mitchell but in one condition.

“I alpha Ashir accepted Mitchell as my mate but on one condition" I declared.

The elders and the beta were all filled with excitement hearing me. They all embrace with excitement without even listening to my conditions. 

“May you live long alpha" they all shouted.

"Don't feel so excited yet, I have my conditions” I laminated.

They all fell silent as they awaited my conditions. Taking a deep breath, I agreed to be mated with Mitchell, but only under certain terms. I insisted that a sacrifice be made to honor Adara's passing and a statue erected in her memory.

The group enthusiastically accepted my terms, promising to carry out the rituals promptly. “This will be done alpha,the priest will lead the sacrifice and the statue will be made immediately" The elders and the beta laminated. 

I was so sad that I couldn't hold on with the meeting again. I saw the beta and the elders dissembling planning for the sacrifice. I walk out of the meeting room immediately. Leaving the meeting room, I felt a wave of sadness wash over me. Smith followed me to my chamber, offering words of comfort and reassurance that I had made the right decision. Despite his words, I couldn't shake the feeling of guilt and sorrow for what had transpired. Memories of time spent with Adara flooded my mind, intensifying my grief. I could remember the first day with her, I could imagine her bravery, how she as claimed me at the front of the entire pack without hesitation. The thoughts about our joyous moments together, our chats and how she always counsel me makes me more sad. I felt so sad knowing that I sent her to her death. 

“You have done the right thing alpha, we all know that you're choiceless and indeed your love for Adara is more than what anyone could have thought." Smith counsel.

I took a deep breath with sorrow overwhelmed me.

"Do you really think that I have done the right thing?” I asked sadly.

"Yes alpha, you have made the entire pack happy” Smith responded. 

I couldn't stil let go of the sad mood despite the console and I wish to be alone and mournful. Realizing the importance of honoring her memory, I instructed Smith to prepare for the ritual to commemorate Adara's life. In that moment, I knew it was the least I could do to pay tribute to the love we once shared.

Smith went out immediately carrying out my order. 

Everyone of them went silent immediately and awaited my terms. I remain waiting in my room for his feedback. After a while, Smith returned to give feedback on his task.

“I'm all done now, everything is ready and the entire pack is all waiting” Smith said. 

I got up from where I was lying down and prepared to leave. Smith changed my clothes to a white outfit and I walked out with him following closely behind. I saw the elders and beta lined up, and I walked ahead behind the priest who carried a pot and other sacred items. Mitchell walked beside me, followed by the elders, beta, and other royal members. We made our way from my castle to the shrine to pay our final respects for Adara's passing. Once we reached the shrine, the priest laid out the pot and other tools, sacrificed a ram, and poured its blood into the pot. The priest then took out the ram's heart, gave it to me, and instructed me to eat it and drink the blood. I followed the instructions and then set the ram's body on fire for the last sacrifice. I watched as the ram turned to ashes, which were used for the final ritual.

Malachi stepped forward, visibly emotional, and spoke about Adara's peaceful departure from werewolf affairs. 

“Adara has proven herself to be brave and embrace our culture despite not being one of us. She's claimed to be part of us and she's proven to be brave with her outstanding roles. He she's died as a legend. The Alpha has commanded us to make her statue and never could we forget her in our history. Rest on Adara you're our hero" Malachi laminated. 

Everyone echoed, "Rest on Adara." Upon Malachi’s conclusion.

I was overwhelmed with sadness feeling a mix of emotions, I returned to my chamber with a sense of regret and betrayal for my actions.