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She turned into ashes and spread over the floor.
My eyes closed back and slowly.
I shifted back to my human form, felt every part of me reforming, the wings went into my back and closed up like it was never there, the claws all turned into a normal finger.
I felt the rage in me drift away, my heartbeat returned to normal and I felt myself becoming the human I was.
My whole body was weakened and I had to trace the chair with half-opened eyes. I plopped down on it, my breath was heavy as I finally opened my eyes which had become normal.
I looked around and couldn't understand what I did. I can remember shifting but something was strange about it all, my mind was controlled by a force which I can't understand, it was like someone was telling me what to do.
My gaze drifted to the ashes on the ground with pieces of charred bones and that made me recall what I did, I can remember but I can't tell why I was so angry at the woman, she was pleading with tears yet I wasn't moved a bit, all I craved for was to kill her, I badly wanted her dead.
"You all can see how powerful my son is".
Alarick my father spoke out aloud with a gloating smile that showed how satisfied he was. Everyone present had smiles on their face as they stared at me, I sighed and stared at the space wondering how Dad was able to find my deepest secret.
He must have known it before me because I was sure I kept these strange powers hidden, I made sure I never used it and also hide my dragon scent, I was so shocked today when Dad said I should use the dragon power.
"We have won already!" The Beta boasted.
"Yes, you are right, with him, I don't think the Shadow Pack has hope of survival" ,the Gamma added feeling so elated.
I am a Hybrid, combination of Wolf and Dragon but I can't just tell how I got the power, Dad isn't a dragon neither is mom.
"We aren't going to fight them yet, we aren't sure of victory for the moment," Dad said and I could see them all surprised and confused at his word,
"How??", the head warrior frowned.
"Sweep off this ash dust", Alpha Alarick my father growled and he quickly did it.
"I don't go into a fight when I'm sceptical about victory because not even one of my men should be killed, we aren't much, we are a new pack, I built it with my sweat and blood, I passed through a lot to make this territory and own it", He paused and took a deep breath.
"I won't let anyone be killed, that's why I had been planning and setting strategies, my son is 18 years now, that is why he can shift into a dragon. His powers are great now that he can even wipe out half of the pack single-handedly".
"Then why are you still wasting…",the head warrior cut his words and with anger, Dad controlled the empty chair over there with his eyes and flung it on his head hardly that he fainted instantly.
"Don't dare cut my word!!" He growled and turned back to the others who were gripped with fear, I was watching without saying any word, I guess I can't keep any secrets from Dad.
Firstly, he found out I had a mate even when I kept it hidden, and now found out my secret power as a dragon.
I can swear Dad must be using some kind of strong magic; he can control any objects with his eyes.
"I found out many things that would get us defeated by the Shadow Pack",he paused and glanced at me with an angry look.
"My son is being softened by his mate!!!!",he howled with great rage in his eyes and tone at the mention of the word "MATE". Words can't explain how much he hates that word "MATE".
I sighed and placed my head down, then his order popped up in my head again.
Kill my mate!
Oh God!, I already see myself disobey his order. As much as I knew I should do all the orders, I have never disobeyed him, and even when he gives me something almost impossible, i find myself doing it.
I don't think I can do it this time…
"Secondly, when I went for that birthday party, i found two things which put fear in me",he paused and sighed deeply.
"What is that?",they all asked, seeing the fear in his eyes for real.
"I used my magic to check everyone in that pack. I was really curious on how they would keep winning battles, even when i couldn't figure out who was really behind it, I got the scent of a demon and dragon among the Shadow Pack",He spoke out and everyone widened their eyes in shock of what they had heard.
I was also stunned to hear it. Immediately, my mind flashed to Layla. I shivered at the thought that she might be the demon.
Like, was it true when people called her a demon?
"Dad, who is the dragon and demon?", I asked curiously, and he waggled in his head.
"They covered it strongly that I can't figure out who, but they are two different people, two powerful hybrids, a wolf and dragon like you, and the other a wolf and demon combination",he explained, leaving everyone dumb.
There was stillness as different thoughts ran through everyone's minds.
I was so confused and couldn't place my hand on anything.
Which of them is Layla?
A dragon wolf or a demon wolf.
"This is terrible!!", the Beta growled clenching his fist.
"This must be the backbone of that pack. We should find a way to fight them", the Gamma howled with a glimmer of hope in his voice.
My father arched his brow and set his gaze on me.
"Let's hear it, Alpha",they all chorused,
"If my son has a mate, i believe she is the same hybrid as him, which means we can get the Dragon Wolf through him; he will lure her here and we will all kill her together!", My father announced making me cringe in fear.
I couldn't say a word. It was my mouth has lost its ability to talk as i stared at him, wondering if my eyes are deceiving me right now. Dad was somewhat right, my mate might be the dragon wolf!!
Layla is beautiful, but what I don't get is having her killed. Luring her to death is something I can't do. Let it just be that I hallucinated,
"Dad, I didn't get you well…", I could feel my heart racing. I just pray he only got a slip of tongue.
If he already knows Layla is my mate, then i am doomed. I'd rather go against the pack than allow her to be killed. I don't know why, but that is definitely what I am going to do.
I can't watch her die; it will haunt me forever. Layla is my life; her pain is also my pain.
"It will all be easy for us", the Beta smiled, and I sneered at him.
They must be joking. Dad must be the biggest joker and be a bigger fool to think I'll kill my mate like he did. Even after he did train me to be cruel and cold-hearted, he had always made my heart stony that I cared about no one.
I have killed so many and just one even now, but Layla is my weakness. I can't hurt a strand of her hair.
"I was confused about what you all are saying. I don't have any mates. The only one I felt anything for was Hazel, the daughter of Alpha Dolph. I didn't hurt her since we might have another plan", i huffed and Dad set his gaze on me with a frown.
"Your mate is Hazel?", he asked, and I sighed then answered him with a nod, knowing i was been a liar to my cruel father.
"Is that why you came up with that plan so you could spend time with her?...", he sneered, and I made a short laugh.
"I will kill her, if you instruct me to do so. I might have the mate pull, but I am sure I can withstand it!" , I growled.
"Not yet then, we will use her to get what we desire", he said, and i felt great joy surge through me.
I can't believe it worked. This means Dad never knew who my mate was. He only knew i had met my mate.
"So everyone, Hazel is the Dragon Wolf", Dad announced, and they all screamed in happiness.
"She is a weakling. I can kill her single handedly", the Beta boasted raising his shoulders.
"Oh, she isn't a threat then!"The warrior who had only just recovered from the hit chipped in with his eyes still showing signs of dizziness.
"With her, we can get the Shadow Packs's construction and defense map, as well as information",my father said, and they nodded all sheepishly.
"Yes, dad, that's great!", I chirped, overjoyed , not because of this , but my Layla was safe…
"I'll have my eyes on you. Once you allow the mate pull to get the better part of you, I'll make you kill her!",he gruffed, making me flinch a bit.
"I can't fall in love with her!!" I huffed with a shrug.
"I am skeptical of your loyalty, and if it grows stronger, I swear I'll make you switch to your dragon and kill her right away; i can't let you become a sissy!!", he growled with his coldest of tones. His eyes were even bloodshot.
He dismissed everyone and walked away, leaving me with anxiety.
Dad has a little control over my mind…
Would he make me hurt Layla?
I gave a loud hiss and walked straight to my room. There is no way I'll allow her get hurt a bit. I don't mind fighting dad if he touches her.
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Layla's POV,
I sat angrily on my bed. I was done eating my meal. The omegas are bad cooks, but do i even have a choice?
Gosh!!
Each day I spend in this room increases my anger. Each glance at the chain around my wrist and ankle breaks my heart and makes me feel like a slave.
Recalling that I am the true Luna's child makes me angrier. I should be the princess worshipped and treated specially, but this is where my life has ended up, even when I am yet to kill one person.
The rage in my heart was boiling rapidly. All the suffering I had passed through was flashing through my mind, making me go berserk the more. I remembered the horrific dream of their extinction. I recalled the true identity of Scarlett.
Oh gosh…
Why are my family members the most stupid people on earth?
I was fuming in great anger that filled my whole body. My eyes were hot, like there was a fire in them…
Just then, the door was opened and three guards walked in the wolfsbane whip, and this time they had a bucket of water to drench my body…
I was enraged by everything happening. All the pains I had passed through were setting me on fire, and just as I rushed my gaze up to the guards, I felt angrier.
They were shocked to see me that way and dragged their feet closer. My fingers grew into long sharp claws, my bones got bigger, the anger increased so much more that I felt like my heart would burst out.
Just then, I felt my back tear open and two small white wings spread out. I sprang out and tried to rush at them, but the chains held me back, making a loud clanking sound while they ran away for their dear lives.
I fell back to the floor, breathing heavily. Slowly, I went back to normal. I wonder what I almost shifted into.
What was that?