Chapter 193
Chapter 193
They set up a Spiderman-themed party because it was his favorite. Everything was ready, and they were just waiting for Allison and Horace to come back from school. Jake had gone to fetch them.
“ Do you think he will like it?” Mercedes asked. Felix smiled and nodded.
“ Does he ever hate anything you do? You are that boy's favorite. Even if you decorated with garbage, he will still be happy,” Felix joked, and Mercedes hit him on the chest.
“ Stop being ridiculous. I am serious.”
“ I am serious as well, my love. Everything is perfect. Of course, he will love it. Just wait and see.”
Later, Felix noticed that Jake was taking a long time to come back. She called him, and he told them he was on the way. But from the sound of his, something was wrong. Mercedes couldn't help but feel anxious. They awaited their arrival. When Jake arrived, he got out of the car along with Allison. She was in tears. Horace was nowhere in sight. Mercedes, Crystal and Felix rushed over to them.
Crystal scooped Allison in her arms and tried to pacify her. Mercedes looked at Jake.
“ What happened, Jake? Tell me. Where is my son?”
“ Talk to us, Jake. Where is Horace?” Felix said, his expression serious.
Jake sighed and said,“ It would be better if I showed you.
He took them to the back seat of his car and inside was a medium fluffy white wolf sleeping. Mercedes gasped, staggering back. Felix caught her and helped her stand.
Mercedes's lips trembled as hot tears streamed down her face. Felix remembered what he had seen in the morning, and it all made sense. He just didn't think that his son would transform into his wolf so quickly. Had he known, he would have stopped him from going to school.
“ Tell me what happened. He is in wolf form. How is that possible? He is still a child,” Mercedes cried.
“ The teacher told me that some kids have been teasing Allison for following Horace around all the time. Horace had been protecting Allison from them all this time, but things escalated when one of the boys pushed Allison, and she fell down scrapping her arms. Horace snapped and he ended up transforming. Luckily, his transformation took a while, so the kids had the chance to escape before he could hurt them.”
Mercedes cried more. She went over to caress Horace’s wolf.
“ My poor boy. Transforming must have been painful for him.”
“ After transforming, he was too weak. Allison told me that he collapsed shortly after.”
Felix sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose. Thankfully, Horace and Allison were enrolled in a werewolf school, so everything would be alright. He went and carried his son, still in wolf form, inside the house. He wouldn't be able to transform back to his human form until he wakes up. Mercedes stood by his side, refusing to leave him alone. She couldn't stop crying. It broke his heart to see her in tears, but it wasn't that much of a surprise. Horace had the blood of an Alpha and that of the White Wolves. That is why his wolf was so white like his mother's. There was a golden mark on his forehead. Even though he was just about to turn 7 years old.
Felix focused on Celine as Mercedes stayed by Horace’s side. Alexa arrived for the party bearing gifts but was welcomed with silence. No celebrations were happening. Felix met her and told her everything. Alexa went to see Horace in his room.
Mercedes got up to hug Alexa and cried in her arms.
“ Oh, Alexa. Look what has happened. Please help my baby.”
Alexa rubbed her back and comforted her.
“ There is no need to worry, Mercedes. Horace will be fine. It was just sudden and too much for him, so he had to rest and regain his strength. Please calm down.”
Finally, Mercedes listened. The birthday party was canceled and Horace slept for the rest of the day. Mercedes was worried since it was taking a while for him to wake up. She left his room and went to freshen up. When she came back to check on him, he had transformed back. He laid naked on his bed and all his hair had turned white. Mercedes woke him up holding him in her arms. The mark that was there when he was born was there. She hid it back then, and now it has revealed itself.
Horace’s eyes cracked open, and he saw his mother holding him
“ Horace, can you see me,” she asked, her voice full of worry.
“ Mommy, why are you holding me like a baby?” he asked as he tried to escape her hold, but Mercedes held him tightly, not wanting to let him go.
“ It's okay, my body. Just lay in mommy's arms for a while. He was still too weak to argue so he just complied with her wishes. Later that day, Mercedes got him ready and prepared food for him and fed him with her hands. Everyone wished him a happy birthday and gave him the gifts they got for him. Horace was happy, and he seemed to forget what happened to him. When he saw his white hair, he was innocently happy. He didn't understand that his life was about to change and the legacy of the White Wolves had been passed on to him.
Alexa cast a spell to hide the mark on his forehead again.
“ From now on, he must be careful. He is the last white wolf and will be the most powerful of the Werewolves. Even more powerful than you once were," Alexa said once they sent Horace off to play outside.
“ I knew that he would have white wolf genes, but I never thought that things would turn out this way, and he would get his wolf at such a young age,” Mercedes said, feeling unhappy. She didn't want her child to grow up quickly. She wants him to have a proper childhood full of happiness, but now that he has got his wolf, things will change. He was still a child, and he would have a difficult time controlling his wolf. That would put some constrains in his life.
“ That is just his fate. We can't control our fate. We will just have to do our best to ensure his safety and happiness. You don't have to worry. We will all be with him.”
“ No matter what, we will protect our son. Nothing will happen to him,” Felix said, trying to assure Mercedes.
It was clear that the legacy of the White Wolves was not going anywhere. As the last descent, Horace would be the target of those who desired their power. Mercedes knew that his life would never be the same, but she was never going to let his life be ruined. She would do anything to make sure that he lives a wonderful life that she never had. She no longer had the power to protect him, but as a mother, she would protect his peace. Felix wrapped his arms around Mercedes, feeling the same as she was. They would give their son the life he deserved.