Chapter 13

At the boundary between Wolfendon and Viserryan…

The six alphas were already set with their pack members as they embarked on the journey to Viserryan.

“Casimir couldn’t make it?” Keldon asked after scanning through the werewolves present and he couldn’t find Casimir, the Alpha of Night wolf pack or his pack members within them.

“No he couldn’t. He promised to make it up to us” Henrik said. That was the reply Casimir gave him after relaying the message of the attack on Viserryan to him.

Keldon sighed softly. Casimir was always like that. They had already gotten used to it anyway.

“Are we just going to let it slide? We are all fighting for Wolfendon, what is more important than this?” Serrano grumbled. What’s the point of making it up to them. They needed more numbers not favors, they are all risking their lives.

“We will make him pay when we return” Xylon smirked. He had always wanted to visit Night wolf clan anyway.

“We have to make it back alive first before thinking of making him pay”. Everywhere was silent except for the chirping of birds after Serrano uttered those words.

“What? I am sure some of you must have thought about that” Serrano said they stared at him. He was just saying the truth. If they decide to admit it or not, someone will definitely die during this fight.

“Alright no one is dying. We all look out for each other” Alpha Gavin said after there was an awkward silence. Serrano really did a good job in stirring the deepest fear in everyone.

“The vampires won’t be much of a threat at noon, we have an advantage over them in this fight”. Keldon motivated everyone.

Seeing everyone slowly becoming revitalized with wide smiles on their faces, Keldon smiled and said “Let’s head out everyone, we have to get there by noon”.

The leaders of the various packs were at the forefront while the pack members were behind them.

Keldon approached Serrano as he stood still and whispered to him “You have to keep your grudges against me in Wolfendon as we head to Viserryan. You are a leader and you are supposed to boost the morale of your pack members not bring them down”. He tapped Serrano gently on the shoulder as he walked past him to catch up with the other alphas.

Serrano stood still for some seconds, his honey brown eyes were unfocused as he was deep in thoughts. Then he blinked and moved to catch up the other alphas at the front.

Sun rays seeped through the branches of the dense trees. The weather was cool, giving a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

“Are we attacking together or separately?”. Serrano asked after sometime. He wasn’t sure if they were attacking together or separately as a pack.

“Of course, we are working together. What if something unexpected happens while we are apart” Xylon asked rhetorically. He had an ominous feeling since they left the packhouse, he just pushed it down and tried to be positive.

“We will be together. We will only split up if the need arises” Keldon added.

They have more strength in numbers, they are going to the vampire’s territory and no one knows for sure how things are going to end.

“Hurry up, stop slowing us down” Henrik berated Xylon who was strolling leisurely with his hands behind his head as if he was taking a walk in his garden.

“We have to get there by noon anyway, there’s still enough time. It’s just 8 am”. Xylon replied tiredly.

What’s the use of hurrying up when they are not attacking till noon, he had to preserve his strength. His red hair gleamed under the sun as he whistled a song.

Wallace looked at Nyra and Koryn who were just few steps behind them and he intentionally slowed down his pace for them to catch up.

“Hey”. Wallace almost whispered to Nyra as they got close to each other and he started walking beside her.

“Oh! hi” Nyra replied as her eyes widened in surprise. She thought he was still angry about what happened at dinner the previous day.

“Yeah, hi”. Wallace almost cringed at his awkward reply. ‘What hi, just apologize dimwit’ he thought as he clenched the side of the shirt in embarrassment.

He took a deep breath as he said “ I want to…” before he could finish speaking, Xylon stood before them and they halted their steps.

“What are you doing at the back Wallace? Let’s go”. He was about to pull Wallace by the shoulders when Koryn quickly grabbed his elbow.

“Can’t you stay without him? Why are so so clingy?”. Koryn asked. Her blue eyes were practically saying ‘can’t you see he’s his busy, leave them alone’.

“What do you mean? Wallace is the clingy one not me”. He said with disbelief written all over his face.

He is definitely not clingy, he was so sure that Wallace would be bored without him. He had so many friends unlike Wallace.

Koryn looked at Xylon as he looked as if he was being accused of something unimaginable. “Alright I believe you, let’s go then”. Koryn smiled broadly as she dragged him forward. Wallace needed privacy to make up with Nyra.

“Ok, ok”. Xylon nodded repeatedly, he was still stunned by her smile. He looked at her hands that were on his elbow and his lips stretched into a smile unconsciously. Koryn was beautiful.

Nyra and Wallace looked at Xylon’s mesmerized expression and they laughed harmoniously.

Whilst smiling, Wallace said “I’m sorry about yesterday”. He was thankful for the stunt that xylon pulled earlier, it lightened the atmosphere for him to express himself clearly.

“What?” Nyra asked. Her mind was completely blank at that moment.

“During dinner”. Wallace jogged her memory. It seems as if he was the only one who remembers.

“Oh that, it’s okay” Nyra said. She wasn’t the type to hold grudges for the littlest things.

“Still, I wasn’t trying to look down on you” Wallace paused before he continued “I was just trying to keep you safe”. Wallace said carefully.

Nyra looked into his grey eyes as she said “I can take care of myself”. She knew he meant well but she can make her own decisions.

“Yeah, I was too impulsive”. Wallace looked away from her gaze, he was afraid to stare into her hazel eyes for too long. They were pretty.

“No hard feelings but thanks anyway” Nyra broke into a warm smile. She took another look at him and smiled, he was cute.