Cain."No worries, I've met him before." Zenyatta continues without giving anyone the chance to say anything and she takes my hand in her two small ones. A big smile frames her face as she glances at everyone but me. "He's Cain and he's a new student. Why don't you keep me in my care? I am pretty interested. "And why should they keep me in her care? The way she refers to me, it's like she's talking of some particular doll that she wants to buy."You shouldn't bother. Liam and his sister treat me well enough." I say, collecting my hand from her. I have been confused. She definitely looks like a sweetheart but isn't one. She's only a package of impossible confidence and bossiness. It is too much to be called adorable. She chuckles but doesn't leave immediately like one would expect a prideful person to after rejection. Or maybe, I am wrong and it is her pride that makes her stay aback. "Cain, in the presence of all these people. I am asking you to go out on a date with me. Think abo
Alpha Cain.The distant church bell dongs is the first thing that brings me out of my hearty sleep. Next is the Christmas music playing from somewhere not too far and it just stops my attempt to return back to sleep. "We wanna wish you...' The lyrics sound as though they're mocking my lazy ass and only makes noise in my ears, rather than creating excitement in me. But then the church bell that seemed to have stopped ringing a while ago starts to ring again, this time sounding even more terrifying. And it even gets company... Those loud trumpet sounds. Really, Jesus only talked of blowing trumpets whenever the world ends and not on the day he was given birth to! Stupid Christmas morning rituals. Jesus had lived his days the way he deemed it fit and now these people wouldn't even let me enjoy just one good sleep...I'm certain I should've gone down underneath the soil if they celebrated everyone's birthday this way. And it only becomes more annoying when a female voice starts to sing al
Cain."Alpha, " aunty Pam rushes to welcome me with news the moment I get in but she halts on sighting my bandaged leg and that worried look takes up the formerly anticipating look. "What happened?" She questions, bothered. "Nothing much. Just Dani's shit." I shrug it off and attempt to limp to my desk but she wouldn't let me have it and rather assists me to the desk. The simple gesture from her rather reminds me of my childhood and most of my moments with dad."Are you okay?" She asks, still putting on that long face but her voice tells me she's already beginning to panic. "I'm fine. What were you saying?" She nods and points to a package that's on my desk. "Someone asked me to give you this minutes ago. Wouldn't leave a name or an address." Anonymous?"Did you check what's in it?" I ask, stretching forward and grabbing the decorated box. It's a beautiful package but I've often listened to tales of the beautiful package and shitty gift. It's like beautiful outside, stinky inside.
Cain.The sun rays greets me 'morning' after waking up from what seems like a long slumber and I groan. It seems I've been waking up to nothing but the sun these days. I roll to the other end of the bed, reluctant about leaving the comfort of the bed yet."You're awake?" That voice leaves me astounded for a minute and makes me confirm that what I would've loved to conclude as part of the dream is nothing but reality. Last night...I can barely remember anything aside from ending up in bed with him, getting a good ride and being cuddled up. I can't even say the rest of our conversation and to start with, he's the same person I've always despised for five years until he disappeared, concluded to be dead and gone for good! Well, at least he was as good as dead but until the last twenty four hours. "Good morning, Cain. "He greets as I sit up, the duvet draping down to below my chest. He's naked and I'm no better except for the material covering my abdomen and below. And damn...I must say
Cain."There's a welcome feast for Jude tonight. Will you be attending?" Aunty Pam asks the night after Jude's arrival and I give my reply abruptly, "No," I return to typing the paperwork but she doesn't let me off the hook so easily like I would've expected. "You'll be expected to give the welcome speech, you're sure you don't want to come?" I sigh and finally look up at her, tired of her pestering already. "I didn't make the decision to let him stay. The elders might as well give the welcome speech also. It seems being alpha is just a title that doesn't come with any responsibility. " No, it's a fucking bondage and one that seems to be inescapable. "You don't say that, Cain. "Aunty Pam frowns at my rudeness and I roll my eyes. Who would call that rude? I'm just being sincere. Those motherfuckers are nothing but overbearing fools who try to impose their decisions on anyone and anywhere they deem it fit but it's not like I care. They can have it all for all that matters. After they
Jude.I smile as I watch him hastily leave the room. It was cool just now and I wouldn't mind losing some pounds to be alone with him again. Folding my arms around me, I lean against the wall and consciously plunge myself into my thoughts. It's just a few days away from the big lunar year the prophecy had always talked about and things aren't likely to go well again. It's like that time of five years ago when everyone became so desperate and wouldn't mind going to the miles to get the ax of the gods. The legendary tales about the ax of the gods have been reportedly going on for hundreds of years now and just recently, about some years ago, news had it that the key to restoring it has been discovered and it was no other than hidden in the Blackwoods pack. Five years ago, the whole details hadn't been unlocked and they would rather think the last survivor of the Salem tribe was the key but this time, no one can be sure as to what extent they had gone. Except for the fact that the one wh
Cain."Alpha?"The whistling sound of the birds brings me back to my senses and I immediately take off my eyes. I move back, my cheeks burning against my skin as I glance everywhere but him. Not looking at him is hard and unavoidable especially with his noticeable smirk at me. He grabs my arm and succeeds in making me turn to him. "Are you alright?" He asks but I don't mistake his tone as worried. Rather, it has the hint of jest and sarcasm. Oh yeah, that smile really fits him. He must've a big deal of charm to make me go against my own vow to treat him so badly and even flirt with him. I must admit also, he's really beautiful with a smile. I hardly got to see him smile when we were kids. He seemed to be doing just fine with the poker face but I'll say he does better with a smile! But he soon stops smiling and that formerly curved lips return to firm. "You're staring too much, alpha. Don't tell me you intend to do more than just that. I don't have a problem with being entertained b
Chapter 7Yes or No?Cain. "Have you decided?" He begins his query immediately I step away from the soapbox. "Yes," I reply him and turn to the servant boy who has been burdened with carrying the statement document until I put down my signature. I have the pen from him and sign the tons of spaces left out for my signature. When done, I give him a list of instructions on how to present it to the elders. I finish my order with a promise, not to say bribe and send him off. "Cain," Aunty Pam approaches us before he can continue and that saves me from becoming embarrassed about the other night. "You can't leave this place, Cain. People are following you all around. I don't know but it's true. Whatever happened five years ago is about to happen again and I don't want to lose you. At least, not without having the chance to see you again. "She starts to rant at once, spilling everything that could've remained a secret between Jude and her. Sincerely speaking, I would've enjoyed them keepi