The Alpha’s Forbidden Love

LUCY

After bidding Chris goodbye, I returned to my rogue pack, the path felt like a solemn march through a storm of conflicting emotions. The weight of my deception wore heavily on me, I was so drowned in my thoughts on how to successfully carry out my plans. Before I could reach the safety of my haven, I encountered Nathan halfway along the trail.

His countenance was full of fury and anguish, a torrent of emotions bursting forth as he unleashed his words at me.

“How could you, Lucy? You knew all along, didn’t you?” he blurted.

“What are you talking about, Nathan?” I asked, unaware of his accusations.

“About my father…. about everything. And you never breathed a word! Is that why you’ve been avoiding me? Because of what my father did to yours.” his voice was laced with hurt, his eyes ablaze with anger.

Caught off guard by Nathan’s confrontation, I struggled to find the right words but nothing came forth. I only stared at him watching pain etch on his face. His emotions continued to erupt, a blend of anger and sorrow.

“Maverick told me. He thought it was amusing to mock me, to reveal what I didn’t know. Why keep me in the dark, Lucy, why?” he said, his voice cracked with the weight of his emotions.

Unable to bear the weight of the conversation any longer, I turned away, leaving him there amidst his emotions. I never planned to let Nathan know of his father’s evil deeds, I knew it would hurt him but also it could ruin my chances of getting my revenge on Cade, his father.

I sought out Maverick to seek clarity for what he had done. He was out in the field when I met him, unbothered about what he had done.

“Maverick what have you done?” I snapped, drawing the attention of others. He pulled me away from the field to a secluded area void of the prying eyes.

‘What are you ranting about?” he asked.

I felt a rush of frustration towards him for spilling the truth and causing Nathan pain. “Why would you tell Nathgan about my father? You knew it would hurt him and also ruin our plans,” I said, my voice trembling with anger and disappointment.

Rather than showing remorse for his actions, Maverick met my gaze with a chilling resolve. “He got what he deserved, Lucy. It wasn’t my fault,” he said.

“Can you hear yourself? It wasn’t your fault you say. How could you let something like this slip from your mouth? This was supposed to be a secret between us,” I bellowed.

“I would have kept my mouth shut if he hadn’t challenged me. Besides, it was about time he knew the truth, don’t you think so, Lucy? Let him face it, let him learn the reality of his father,” Maverick retorted, his words cutting deep.

Enraged by his lack of remorse and the chaos he had unleashed, I stormed away. I felt lost in my emotions as I looked for Nathan, seeking solace and hoping to rectify the issue.

On seeing me, Nathan began to walk away ignoring my call. I raced towards him, tears already welling up in my eyes.

“Nathan, I…I couldn’t tell you. I didn’t know how it would make you feel. Also, I wasn’t sure what Maverick said was true. I wanted to find the truth first before I could say anything to you,” I explained, my voice quivering with uncertainty.

“And…what have you found out now? Tell me,” he snapped. “Did my father kill your father? Did he?!” his voice quivered too, and his eyes held a mix of hurt and confusion.

“I still don’t know, Nathan. I don’t know what to believe anymore,” I said, my heart heavy with despair.

I blamed Maverick for exposing our secret to him, I don’t know what he stood to gain by doing so, but I knew he had a reason. Maverick wasn’t the type to be trusted, I should have known that soon enough.

“I’m going to find out the truth from my father now,” Nathan said and began to storm off.

“You’ll do no such thing, Nathan. What do you think will happen to me and my mother if you do so? Look, Nathan, I am going to seek the truth myself and I need you to remain calm. Ignore whatever Maverick has said to you until it’s confirmed to be true,” I suggested.

Without saying a word, Nathan walked away from me. I grappled with the aftermath of my discussion, I sought solace in the sanctuary of the wild, venturing into the quiet depths of the forest.

Lost in thought, I leaned against a sturdy trunk, seeking solace and some semblance of guidance amidst the turmoil.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

“Sometimes, I wish things were simpler. But it’s like everything is just spinning out of control,” I mumbled.

“Chaos is part of life, Lucy. It is within chaos that we often find our truest strength,” a voice said from the thicket.

I jolted when I heard the voice. It was a wolf, a silent observer of life’s intricacies. It seemed to sense my distress and sat beside me to comfort me. I felt an inexplicable connection with the creature and poured my heart into the wolf.

I sighed. “I just wanted to protect Nathan. I didn’t want to hurt him with the truth, but now it’s all spiraling.”

The wolf nudged me gently as if offering a sense of reassurance. “Truth can be a double-edged sword. It has the ultimate power to mend and shatter anything. Yet, revealing it is the only way forward.”

I looked up, searching the wolf’s eye. “But there’s something that keeps bothering me. What if I was wrong? What if the truth I’ve been withholding isn’t the real truth?”

The wolf paused as if contemplating my words. “You’ll never know until you seek the truth. Seeking truth is a noble quest. But remember that the truth wears many masks. To seek the truth, it is not just from others, but from within.”