Chapter 10
The arena was tense. Everywhere was silent. In fact, one could hear a pin drop. Everybody was scared for their lives but the high doctor didn't appear too scared. Well, he couldn't be blamed for not respecting or fearing the Alpha. A background story about this existed and it was certainly due to this background story that made the high doctor have so much courage.
According to how it was told, after Marcus was given birth by his mother who was the Luna at that period, Marcus was weak and he gave his parents some fears. Marcus became sick immediately after birth and his parents thought he would die.
But Marcus didn't die and he was a living testament to this story.
According to what had been handed down, the current high doctor was the son of the high doctor during that time. Marcus's parents had confided in the current high doctor's father and he promised to help them out. The solution to Marcus's deadly sickness was the juices of a very rare herb in the wild forest. The hard fact there was that only the family of the high doctor had seen this herb before, therefore, they had to be the one to hunt for the herb in the dangerous wild forest.
The family of the high doctor had called a meeting to confirm who was going to go to the wild forest to search for this rare herb and the current high doctor had volunteered himself. The high doctor risked his life to get the herb that saved Marcus, who was the Alpha today.
Based on this sentiment, Marcus's father had ordered that of all the former high doctor's children, the current high doctor was going to be the one to be the next high doctor of the pack. Definitely, the high doctor was relying on this old favor he had done to the Alpha's family.
But right now, they weren't in the past. They were in the present where the high doctor, Alpha Marcus, Claire, Xeno, and other maids and guards were in the same room. Their subject of argument was still the topic of the high doctor bathing for Claire.
"I am not challenging you, Alpha Marcus…" the high doctor began. "...and no one in this pack would dare to challenge you. You are the Alpha of this pack and everyone here respects you. I beg that you do not take this personally."
Marcus began to laugh hysterically. Everyone in the room were silent. They were all gazing at Marcus.
"I thought you addressed me personally…" Marcus began. "Or wasn't this a personal question?"
The high doctor shook his head in disagreement.
"No," the high doctor began to say. "This statement wasn't meant for only you. It is for every Alpha around this place. It is for every Alpha who acts in this manner."
Marcus began to laugh loudly now. This wasn't a laughter of happiness or excitement. It was a laughter which shielded anger. Every one in that room knew that probably except the high doctor since he was the only one who went further with his actions despite having a clue about this.
"So, you are telling me that this insult isn't only for me…" Marcus began. "It is for all of my fellow Alphas all over the world, right? You are telling me not to keep the insult but share it to them, right? This is very nice!"
The high doctor only seemed to realize what he had done. He started to put himself back in shape right now.
"Calm down, Alpha Marcus. This wouldn't have extended so far if you have tried to listen to me carefully and soundly enough, Sire."
Now, Marcus couldn't control his anger anymore. He had been trying to manage his feelings before but it seemed too late to do this. The high doctor had annoyed him too much.
"Shut up your naughty mouth!" Marcus shouted at the high doctor. "I can tell that you have no fucking regards for me and I don't care about that. It's your choice to choose whether to respect me or not. However, I want you to understand that I am a man who deserves every bit of respect which I am given. I am going to make sure that you serve the punishment based on the gravity of your words. I will show you the reason why people call me an Alpha."
This wasn't an empty threat and immediately everyone heard it, goosebumps ran through their skin. Marcus wasn't an Alpha who made threats without keeping to them. Now, the high doctor had finally understood what was happening.
"I am sorry, Alpha Marcus. I know my statement was truly insensitive. Please forgive me and let things be just like they used to," the high doctor said slowly. His voice was cool and tender now and it was obvious that he had learnt his lessons. However, this wasn't just enough to satisfy Marcus whoose anger was in high voltage.
"Ahhh! I can see how stupid you look and how foolish you sound. I hope you can hear and see yourself? Well, I guess you can't cause if you can, you won't continue making statements like this…" Marcus said carefully. He was still gazing at the high doctor angrily.
"I'm so sorry, Alpha Marcus, but can you tell me what was wrong with my apology statement? I wish to reconstruct it so I can apologize to you once more. I am in need of your favor, Alpha," the high doctor said slowly. He seemed to mean everything he was saying.
"Why are you making the statement sound like a bargain when it isn't? Don't you know how to construct a simple apology statement?" Marcus said simply.
"Okay…" Marcus said simply. "I will reconstruct the statement. I hope you will accept it then?"
This was annoying and Xeno couldn't take it any further. He had to interrupt the discussion.
"I can see that you have guts!" Xeno shouted at the high doctor. "I know what I would have done to you if I was the Alpha!"