“Darling… He is the Alpha. He can’t leave in the middle of a war. He has to protect his people. Plus, he can’t travel by sea in his condition,” she tried to explain, but I shook my head vehemently, refusing to be convinced.
“I know, but it’s a very difficult option for me too, considering that he is my mate. But it’s for the best. I’ve prayed to the Moon Goddess to keep him alive. He and some warriors will hide in a secret basement where the enemies can’t reach them. After the fight is over, they’ll bring him to us. I promise everything will be fine. We will be fine.” Her soothing voice rang in my ears, and I was almost convinced by her compelling eyes.
But it didn’t sway me.
“But he won’t survive here. He’s too weak to fight, and he might get killed!” I screamed, looking at Dad, who had been silent throughout our argument.
“Neither would he survive on the sea. Don’t make this already difficult situation harder for me. It’s too dangerous to waste time. Let’s move now before it’s too late,” she said with an air of finality.
Tears welled up in my eyes as I rested my gaze on my father’s figure on the bed. Leaving without him would drive me insane. I loved him, and I would do anything for him to come with us.
“I’m not leaving without my father,” I said stubbornly, rushing to his side and clinging to him tightly.
“I’m not leaving you, Dad. I don’t know what I’d do if something bad happened to you. I’m sure I’ll never forgive myself,” I sobbed harder, holding him against me with a firm grip.
“Listen to your mother, Aurora. It doesn’t matter if I survive or not. What matters is that you and your mother are safe,” he replied in resignation, shattering my already bleeding heart.
“Aurora!” my mum yelled, glancing at her wristwatch before shooting me a stern look. “There isn’t much time.”
“You have to accept reality and let it go.”
“The sailor is ready to leave. Luna, please lead the way,” the Beta interrupted, cutting our conversation short.
Silence filled the room as all eyes turned to me, waiting for my next move.
I had no idea what argument I could make to convince my father to come with me.
All I knew was that I wasn’t leaving without him.
But running away to another pack-wasn’t that cowardice?
I was no coward.
One day, I would be Luna, and I would lead by example when faced with challenges.
Running wouldn’t solve anything. It would only lead to more deaths.
Innocent pups, newly mated wolves, and warriors alike-lives would be lost, wasted.
And I wasn’t sure I could live with that.
My conscience would haunt me until my last breath.
I needed to act fast. And I needed to act wisely.
“Baby, I understand what you’re feeling, but this is the only option we have,” my mother pleaded, her eyes filled with desperation.
“Except it isn’t,” I blurted, stepping back, widening the distance between us.
Pain weighed on my heart as I looked at my parents one last time.
“I’m not running away with you. I would rather become the Alpha King’s property if it means saving my people,” I said firmly.
“You must be crazy!” My mother’s voice cracked with fury as she stormed toward me.
It was the first time she had ever raised her voice at me in anger, but I didn’t care.
My mind was made up. Nothing could change it.
The image of the helpless boy flashed through my mind again, hardening my resolve.
“I’m sick of hearing about my people dying every day, and my father isn’t getting any better. The best solution is to let the King handle this. He has a reputation for winning every battle-let him vanquish our enemies.”
“At the expense of your life? Do you even understand the consequences of the choice you’re making?” Her voice trembled in shock as she stared at me, utterly dumbfounded.
“Do you realize that becoming the Alpha King’s property means you will belong to him? You will no longer be our daughter, and you may never see us again unless he allows it. We won’t have access to you, and he could do horrible things to you.”
Tears trickled down her cheeks as she continued, her voice breaking.
“You will belong to that cruel bastard forever. No, I won’t allow that.”
“Mum!” I called, drawing her attention.
“I know you want to save me, Aurora, but don’t do it at the expense of your life,” my father pleaded, unable to hold back the tears streaming down his face.
My heart shattered into a thousand pieces as I looked at him.
I’m sorry, Dad.
I had made my decision, and there was no turning back.
“I meant every word I said. We don’t have to run, and people don’t have to die. In exchange for our safety, I will surrender myself to the Alpha King,” I declared firmly, leaving no room for argument.
Blinking several times to fight back my own tears, I turned to the Beta, whose jaw had dropped in shock.
“Send a message to the Alpha King. Tell him to deploy his toughest warriors. And inform him that I, Aurora Gray, have agreed to become his property for the rest of my life.”
Aurora
It was astonishing how quickly news spread, like wildfire consuming everything in its path.
Barely a minute had passed since the Beta delivered my words to the King, and already, the effects were rippling through the pack.
A state of emergency was declared, ordering everyone to remain indoors while the battle raged on.
We had already lost too many lives-losing more wasn’t an option.
I stood by the window, watching in silence as thick plumes of smoke rose into the air from the bombed enemy territories. The sound of gunfire filled the night, bullets cutting through the darkness in every direction.
Then, as if summoned from the shadows, the King’s warriors arrived-an elite force of highly skilled fighters who moved with terrifying precision.
After much pleading with my father, his Beta handed me a tracking device, allowing me to monitor the battle’s progress.
It was a relief to see that we were on the winning side. The King’s army was vast, overwhelming the enemy in sheer numbers and skill.
Before long, the invaders began to retreat, disappearing into the portal from which they had emerged. But the warriors gave them no chance to escape-hunting them down and eliminating them without hesitation.
A surge of triumph filled me as I saw the relief on my people’s faces.
I had made the right choice.
Even if it was reckless, it was necessary.
No more lives needed to be lost.
A sigh of relief escaped me when the device beeped, indicating that my father was receiving medical treatment.
He would recover soon.
And now, there was no need to run anymore.
But my mother… she wouldn’t stop crying.
The weight of her sorrow was unbearable. Unable to witness her tears any longer, I left the room, leaving her in the care of the Beta.
Poor Mum.
She was about to lose her only child in the cruelest way imaginable.
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