A solitary leader

I nimbly flew over Carmina's giant wolf who tried to poke his fangs at me , but it was too late I thought I would be wolf food that day but to my surprise I was able to evade him . I left the mansion and noticed that no one was following me, I lost sight of Carmina's reaction as I escaped from her clutches.

I don't understand how I could think of allying myself once again with that woman , a creature that every time she feels uncomfortable she makes you the kind of lion that escorts her is not trustworthy .

But neither would I like to face Araticús by myself , I was meditating between necessity and security in my mind when I saw that the dragon tail of Carmina's wolf was hanging near one of the trees in the forest .

"Walking away from the mansion leaving a great dilemma between your perfect family . What a faithful grandson your grandfather has."

I commented sarcastically and irritatingly .

"Are you following me? Let me guess; you're afraid I'm plotting against you, aren't you?"

Carmina let out a laugh upon hearing my questions .

"Afraid , you ?"

She commented with a mocking laugh drawn on her face , she took an erect and imposing posture as she walked making a circle around me .

"Why not ? I know you don't consider me a powerful rival. But neither would you like someone conspiring against you ."

He looked at me carefully , as if he was right and the smile on his face slowly faded and transformed into a somewhat thoughtful gesture .

"The only thing I wouldn't like is a surprise attack from my new family , seeing a supporter of a team take the opposite side of the road just when there is a heated argument , it seems very suspicious to me ."

"I'm not going to solve anything by arguing right now , I only care about rescuing my father "

I said in a serious and firm manner , not expecting any response for or against . I knew what I was getting into and at that moment the truth was I didn't mind losing my life if necessary .

"Save your father . from whom if I may ask ?"

She asked with great intrigue , I had forgotten that Carmina did not know my history and much less the history of my parents . I didn't think it would be convenient to reveal certain secrets of my family that could later harm me . I had already lost many valuable things by trusting the wrong creatures and this time I wanted to do things differently .

"It's none of your business , now get out of my way " I pushed her lightly to the ground , expecting a reprimand from her and risking once again to be devoured by her wolf .

"Do you want to die ?"

"I will die anyway" I replied , turning my back to her . His wolf intercepted me and growled loudly at me , I looked at him indifferently without saying a word or making the slightest gesture to defend myself .

"That father of yours must have been very good to you , because even on the verge of your death you do not defend yourself ."

She said to me , standing next to her wolf with her arms crossed , I looked at her indifferently and made a gesture to leave ignoring her presence .

"I'll go with you"

I heard her say , and I turned to look at her closely ...

"Don't look at me like that , I said I'll go with you . You're going to need my help whether you want it or not , you know I'm much stronger than you . I'm a walking threat , without me you won't get far . Besides think of your father , he must be heartbroken ."

I walk from one end to the other in steady short steps , as I said every word trying to convince myself that it was a good idea for both of us to go rescue my father .

I had never heard such stupid excuses in all my life for accompanying someone to their possible death , but I wasn't going to refuse her help . I needed her if I wanted to rescue my father alive , and it was worth all the risk of exposing myself to her character changes .

"It's okay you don't have to beg me , you can come with me . But it won't be easy , I'm warning you we're going to the Pocaterra mansion ."

" To the mansion ?" meaning you plan to take on Araticus alone . I must admit you've got guts my friend "

He said to me with a confident tone in his voice and a discerning look in his eyes .

"I guess guts is the least I have , truth be told I'm tying a tight noose around my neck but I can't wait any longer" .

I commented in a haunting and firm tone .

"I understand your actions and I don't judge them . I experienced something very similar years ago with my parents when they were murdered . The fire of guilt of their death still burns in me , it is best that you rescue your father before it is too late "

I was surprised to hear such statements , I did not think Carmina had feelings but apparently she does .

"I'm sorry , I think that since we met I have treated you badly . I'm sorry for all this , you don't have to be by my side if you don't want to . I will fight alone if I have to ."

She looked at me for a few seconds as if she was thinking about it .

"I told you I'd go and that's what I'll do . A weakling like you can't be alone in the forest ."

She said to me in an unkind way , but I was glad to hear her words .

" May I know what happened to your parents ?"

I asked in a calm and polite way .She looked at me doubtfully , but then began to look around the forest as if she could remember something she had kept quiet for a long time .

"My father told me how they met and then how later my mother was the victim of a brutal attack by the Pocaterra family."

"My father told me that on a cold night the trees were very still, but the sound of the wind whistled sublimely in his ears . At that time it was only a young, burly Alpha who stood vigil in one of the most explored territories by the mythical creatures of the forest. Vampires and wolves were some of the most detested creatures in the pack, as over fifty years ago there was a bloody war that caused the wolves to banish the vampires and practitioners of dark magic from their side, for hunting the humans in their territory, and kidnapping their women and family."