The Wolf Who Saved Me

Everyone looked at each other after hearing what Alpha Reule said.

“Starting from now, I will be selecting five men who will take turns in checking the forest and the entire territory. It will go on for two weeks until I can assure you that we are safe and not under attack. But for now, don’t let it scare you. We are known to be strong and united so, we are not that easy to invade. Just make sure to look after each other as we enjoy the party tonight. And let’s have our dinner!” Reule said after he saw the concerned looked among his pack members.

He doesn’t think anyone would be that stupid enough to attack them now when all the members have gathered. Reule’s concern was later when most of them were asleep, so he assigned five reliable men. And one of them was Landon. Because of Alpha Reule’s reassurance, the people went back to their playful selves. They started eating and dancing when the music was playing. I sat at the table where I picked for me, Adriana and Nana Lolita. I wanted to wait for them so we could eat together. But when I saw how long the line of the people they were serving, I could tell that it would take maybe almost an hour to finish. I began eating when Reule suddenly sat beside me.

“Are you worried?” Reule asked.

I honestly did not get it first, then when it hit me, I replied, “Do you think it’s one of the White Pack?”

“I am not a hundred percent sure. I have fought a lot of wolves coming from a different pack before. They could also come back to retaliate, but usually, they end up feeling afraid. It is only your pack that has not given up looking for you.”

“For a moment, I thought they have stopped. But knowing Conri’s character, I doubt it. What are you planning to do? Are you thinking of surrendering me to them? I don’t mind rather than endangering the safety of this pack.”

Reule looked at me with his stormy gray eyes piercing at me. I thought that maybe he might have made up his mind of taking me back to the White Pack. I am afraid, but I know it was bound to happen one day. With a smirk, he replied, “Hell, no! Conri would just have it easy. I want to see just how strong and smart he is. I wanted to see if he could outwit me.”

I looked at him in disbelief before saying,” What do you think of this? A game? Your entire pack could be in danger, and you could calmly say that.”

“Ms. Wren, I have fought and studied wolves from other packs. I think I know how most of them operate. And trust me, I know Conri is one of those coward Alphas but a little wiser. I know he would rather retreat than waging war against me.”

“Conri can also be strong and scary!”Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

“Than me?” I went silent. Conri can be heartless at times, but he can’t win over Reule. Reule is taller, stronger, and definitely wiser.

“Well, yeah. I would agree that you are a better fighter and wiser than Conri. But you should not take him lightly. He can be cunning, too.”

“I know, which is why I said that he is a coward but smart.”

“Aren’t you worried?”

“Why should I be? I am not the one being hunted.”

“You are always overconfident. I hope it will not get you into trouble.”

“So far, it never did. I just intimidate other wolves that they leave me alone as well as my pack. But..”

“What!?”

“Because of this discovery, I forbid you to go around the forest. You are also not allowed to step out of the house not unless you are with me.”

“What!? Why? I am not a prisoner!”

“You have to act like one, darling. We are being spied. I don’t want the outsiders to know that you are here or even see you. It’s one way to keep everyone safe.”

“The best way is to surrender me.”

“And I will at the right time.”

He smirked and stood, leaving me wondering when is he going to give me back to Conri.

As I turned, I saw Lila frowning and playing with her knife. She stuck it in and out of the pork meat that was on her plate. My god! She looked like a scary witch about to stab someone. I looked away but did not let her see that I got terrified, not of what she was doing but with her face. I continued eating while watching the children play and dance. I missed being as carefree as they are. I wanted to go back to being a child, so I wouldn’t have to worry about what was going on.

I was still lost with my thoughts when someone whispered to me, “Be careful bitch! I am watching your every move. If I discover that you are here to spy on us, I would ensure that Alpha Reule would have your heart ripped. Mind you, he is not merciful to spies. And this would be my last warning to you. Stay the hell out of Alpha Reul. He is mine. He had always been mine. He will never fall for an outsider like you.”

I suddenly turned so I could respond to her. But Lila abruptly walked away. I took a deep breath to control myself and not make a scene to call her attention. However, just when I thought it was only me who had seen what Lila did, I saw Alpha Reule looking at me with sharp eyes.

The way he looked at me made me think that he was reading my mind and emotions. Then, he glanced at Lila and walked in towards her. My jaw dropped. I could not say anything but just watched him walking towards her. But my mind was already screaming, ‘What are you planning to do with her? Don’t even think about punishing her! It will give me more trouble later.’