Chapter 19: Chapter Eighteen

Lucas

I know that Alphas are presence that can't be ignored by a werewolf. I also know that being an Alpha means you are a public identity for the whole world. All in all, more than being a leader, an alpha is the figure head as well as the authority of a pack. If an alpha is strict and responsible, the whole world will think the whole pack is reliable. If the alpha is frivolous and unreliable, the whole world will generally think that the whole pack is something that can be taken seriously.

For my case, I dare say that it is very original.

I had been away from my pack since I was but five years old. My own pack does not know me.

My childhood stories are scarce because I rarely went out of the house when I was a kid. I rarely left my room. I was known as the silent, obedient type of a boy who lacked aggressiveness and assertiveness.

However, those few stories about me when I was young were overthrown by that one story when my parents and I went to their cousin's wedding.

That was the story when my parents departed from this world.

There were almost a thousand of rogues which attacked us.

It was a very grave mistake for my parents to be so careless and not bring anyone to guard us. That mistake came from the fact that my father and mother were very strong. My father was known as probably the strongest Alpha in the world. Someone who came from the alpha king's bloodline, it is but imperative to think that my father can handle an attack without worry.

But who would have thought that we will be attacked by a thousand rogues?

For one, rogues do not travel in pack. Why would there be a thousand rogues together?

After my mother was overpowered and killed, my father gave up living as well.

I couldn't blame him.

Although I very much disagree with his choice of giving up, and in the process, exposed his young child to harm.

If I weren't who I am, I would have perished that very day and the line of the alpha king would have been perished with me.

And because of that, I was known as the five-year-old child who mysteriously escaped a thousand of hostile rogues who killed his parents.

The five-year-old child who was found in the middle of a thousand burnt corpse with his immaculate clothes while crying for his dead parents.

The child who was raised by the were-council.

The child who is the son of the most powerful werewolf in the world.

The child who is the descendant of the Alpha King.

Who was the one who burnt those rogues?

The best probability is that there was someone who helped me. But there exists this possibility that I was the one who did it. And if were the truth, then monstrous is not even a term for me.

I can bet that my pack members are scared of me. After that attacks by the “were-likes,” the fear that they had for me gradually shifted to amazement and respect. I don't really care how my pack sees me, but it is convenient if they respect the hell out of me.

For the other packs, that fear they have for me immediately shifted to something greater after they heard me single-handedly killing the “were-likes” creatures.

And that becomes apparent at the meeting for the alphas that I initiated.

Since I insisted that this matter is of extreme emergency, the neighboring alphas with some of their trusted aids arrived at the shortest time possible.

Sitting inside my conference room are five of the most powerful alphas of the northern and central region.

Alpha Brandon is a slightly good looking guy with glasses. He looks like a strict young history professor with that serious look he is sporting.

If Alpha Brandon is the strict young professor, Alpha Craig is the idol type of guy. He is a slightly good looking blonde hair guy and looks like a player. I immediately decided to not let my Lilly within his five-meter radius.

Alpha Sebastian is a slightly good looking guy with long black hair. He looks like that butler character. He looks both dangerous and evil especially when smiling. Lilly must also not be within his five-meter radius.

Alpha Tane is rather a boyish looking guy with a smile plastered on his face. He looks like an older Ethan.

And the last one, ahh. This one is not an Alpha, but a powerful beta of the Nine Mist Pack, our past retainer pack until a few hundreds of years ago when they were released from their retainership. This pack used to be the shield that protects our western border. Now, their alpha even dares to ignore my summons?

Sensing that I am staring at him, Beta Daniel stands up straighter and slightly tilts his head down.

"I apologize, Alpha Lucas. My Alpha had an emergency and was out of the territory when we received the call. He won't make it on time so he told me to come in his stead." Beta Daniel tells me as he sweat nonstop.

Even with just a glance, I can already instantly feel the weariness of every wolf, aside from the Alphas, inside the room. Even Tristan on my side looks extremely uncomfortable.

All of the guest Alphas gathered here are the most powerful wolves in the world. Even as compared with the other Alphas, the five figures in front of me stood at the top of the list. Although young, no one can be compared against them when it comes to power.

Of course, none of them are as powerful as me.

I purposely made Richards to send to them the report regarding the incident about the “were likes.” As Alphas, they must have two main concerns.

First and foremost, how can creatures like “were-likes” suddenly exist and therefore threaten the safety of the packs. A way to deal with them must immediately be devised.

Secondly, how powerful am I, Alpha Lucas? How trustworthy am I? If I were to attack and kill them now, won't I instantly conquer half of the world?

As a result of that, tension is filling the air. I didn't restrict the number of the bodyguards they could bring. However, to show sincerity, most of them only brought five people at most. Those guards must have been nervously waiting outside the room.

I inwardly laugh at these sweating puppies. Didn't they know that even if they bring their entire pack, I can still kill those that I want to kill?

I give a slightly nod at Beta Daniel and he visibly relaxes as I leisurely walk to me chair and sit down. Then, I motion to them that they can also sit.

"Thank you for coming here at the shortest time possible. This is the first time I am meeting most of you." I start and gives a look at Beta Daniel. I already met this punk when he came to answer a summon from the were council years ago. I was only ten that time and I might have already scared him out of his wits. I see his sit up straighter and a big sweat runs down from his forehead as he gulps. This guy is not a puppy. He looks more like a scared bunny.

"Although it is the first time I am seeing you, I was informed throughout these years. I can greet you with familiarity." As I say those words, I see the others narrow their eyes and Alpha Brandon adjusts his glasses.

"I wanted to meet you in a more favorable ambience but the situation is not allowing me to."

"We were informed about the “were-likes." Alpha Craig said. "I ordered to gather more information but it was futile." Moon's Cradle Pack is the best information gathering pack that ever existed. That no information about “were-likes” were gathered by him means that no other can gather their information.

"That is because they never existed. Or shall I say they ceased to exist until now." I reply to him.

Alpha Craig raises one of his eyebrows and waits for me to continue.

"But before we continue allow me to clear the coast first."

I lift my right hand and point it to Alpha Tane and he instantly stood up. I make a clawing action with my hand and an invisible power seems to hold and restrain him.

Alpha Brandon is the fastest to react, in a blink of an eye, he transforms and drags Alpha Craig outside by destroying the wall. In an instant, they are in the garden and their guards immediately surrounds them. Not bad.

Alpha Sebastian looks calm as he slowly stands up and walk backwards while facing me. Although he stays in human form, his eyes are completely black as he is on the verge of calling forth his wolf. Not bad either.

notice his subordinates are about to approach him but he made a hand signal and they stayed in their places. However, that didn't prevent them from transforming.

Beta Daniel looks frightened to his wits and is pale as a sheet but he unexpectedly stayed glued on his chair.

Tristan looks dumbfounded for a fraction of a second before he assumed a protective stance and stood on my back. Not bad as well.

"What is the meaning of this!" Alpha Tane's face looks distorted as he howled like a pig.

"You should know exactly what I mean." I answered him. Does he want me to explain? He's dreaming. If not for the other Alphas, I would have gotten rid of him ages ago.

"Put me down! You are starting a war!" Alpha Tane struggles to free himself but he fails to even lift a finger. Sensing that he can't free himself, he started shouting for his pups.

"What are you doing?! Help me!" But the pups are also frozen in place. I have long ago locked them in place. Everyone is so dumb for not realizing this.

The annoying shouts of Tane keep on ringing on my ears. It's best to end this swiftly or my Lilly might hear his ugly voice.

"This is an example of an afflicted wolf. His humanity is in the brink of dying and is only being held off by dark magic. He and his wolf lost all their senses and rationality and is basically a puppet. Once the magic maintaining him is gone, he will become a "were-like." A powerful one at that.

I tighten my fingers and black mist started to evaporate within Tane's body. Not long after that, black veins are seen popping out of his face and arms. His transformation into a vicious looking "were-like" is displayed to all. Not a minute has passed, he completely turned into a were like.

Everyone is sporting an astonished look. I dreaded explaining to them, so showing them is easier. I'm lucky some rats wanted to sneak in and volunteered for a demonstration.

"And this is the only way to kill them."

I raise my other hand and points to the "were-like's" heart. A big explosion on its chest immediately severed its body into two before anyone could react.

Then, I point my fingers to the five frozen subordinate rats with the intention of eliminating them. However, before I release the energy, I heard an adorable and tiny voice from my behind.

"Lu- Lucas."

I drop my fingers and turn to look at the pale face of my adorable mate.

Shit. Was I too vicious just now?

I quickly go to her side and hold her hand. I feel her hand slightly trembles and my heart is instantly set into panic.

"Did I scare you?" I whisper and very slowly trace her face with the back of my fingers.

"No.. no." My adorable mate reply as she meets my eyes. The panic in my heart is increasing.

I am beginning to think that I should kneel down and ask for forgiveness when I hear her call my name.

"Lucas?" She whispers to me.

"Yes? Love?" I whisper back. Right now, I am prepared to do anything so she won't be frightened of me.

"Shouldn't we keep them alive for practice?"