The Alpha’s Forbidden Love

LUCY

My thoughts were consumed by the mysterious encounter with Lothar and Maverick. Their cryptic words and the weight of the responsibility they mentioned earlier lingered in my mind. Yet, I made a conscious decision to set aside my doubts for the time being and focus on the present.

Days went by and I found myself immersed in the day-to-day activity of the rogue pack. Training sessions, patrols, and keeping a watchful eye on our rival pack filled my days. Amidst the activities that surrounded me, my mind remained on the plan at hand, the Alpha’s summit.

Cade had been relentless in his attempt to extract information from me regarding the summit. He believed I had information that would help him gain strategic advantages so he pressed me for any information I might have gathered. However, I could only think of Chris, it felt like I was avoiding him which I wasn’t. I had just been too occupied to go see him.

I sought out Chris with resolve, my heart fluttering as I came face to face with him. But something was off, his usual warm smile was strained. His eyes seemed to carry a burden that he was struggling to hide. I knew something was amiss and I couldn’t ignore my concerns.

“Chris, is everything alright?” I asked gently, studying his expression.

He tried to fake a smile but I could still read the sad expression on his face. “Everything is alright, Lucy. I just have a lot going on in my mind at the moment.”

“But you don’t look fine to me, you can tell me anything you know that,” I said, hoping to make him talk to me. But he was relentless and refused to talk to me. “I want you to know that I’m always here for you no matter what.”

Chris hesitated for a moment, his gaze flickering as if he was debating whether to reveal his secrets to me or not. “Lucy, there’s something I need to tell you,” he began, his voice heavy with vulnerability.

My heart skipped a beat, I could sense the seriousness of the situation n his voice. “What is it?” I asked softly, my gaze locked into his.

“I’ve been having these dreams,” he replied, his voice barely above a whisper.

“Dreams? What are you talking about?” I asked out of curiosity. I had heard of the tale of werewolves having dreams and those dreams having significant meanings or prophecies.

He nodded. “Yes, vivid and unsettling dreams. This being keeps haunting me all the time, threatening me.”

“But dreams aren’t always literal, Chris. They can be symbolic or metaphoric,” I reassured him even as concern weighed heavily on me.

Chris’s lips twisted into a bitter smile. “I thought the same until I met with the Mage.”

“A Mage? What did he say to you?” I asked, surprised. Mages were known for their supernatural abilities to interpret signs and omens.

“He confirmed that my dreams might be a premonition. He said that danger looms ahead and that my death could be near,” he said, his voice laced with agony.

My eyes widened in shock. A heavy silence hung in the air as I absorbed his words. The weight of his revelation settled heavily on my shoulders and I felt sincere empathy for him. I couldn’t afford to lose him just yet, I was still getting used to being with him and now he was about to be snatched away from me.

“Is there no other way to bypass this? I can’t stand to lose you now, I know it’s a heavy burden to bear, “I said softly, my heart aching for him.

His gaze held a mix of emotions. “I honestly do not know what to do, Lucy. The thought of my own death terrifies me, but I also need to protect my pack and you too.”

I reached out my arms to comfort him. “Nothing is going to happen to you under my watch, you’re not alone in this. We’ll face whatever comes together and perhaps there’s going to be a way to change this fate,” I said.

Days passed by and I found myself spending more time with Chris. We discussed strategies for the upcoming Alpha Summit and also tried to piece together the puzzles of his fate and Cade’s connection to it.

One evening, while we were together at the lake close to his treehouse, I decided to bring up the topic of his tragedy. It had continued to linger in my mind and I feared for his safety.

“Have you met with the Mage again since your last encounter?”I asked.

He sighed. “My father had the same dream data before he lost his life and I fear that the same thing is about to happen to me,” he said.

“What if the person that killed your father is still out there and is out to kill you too?” I asked, my mind flooded with different thoughts.

Chris stared at me in amusement. “I never thought of that but who could it be?” he asked.

“Isn’t it obvious? The only person that wants you dead is your so-called uncle, Cade. It’s all falling into place now, think about it,” I said convincingly.

Chris shook his head in disapproval. “We can’t be too sure, Lucy. Let’s give it some time, I believe the truth will reveal itself soon enough. I know you’re worried about my safety, but trust me, im not going to leave you.”

After long hours of deep conversations and bonding, I bid him good night and retired to my rogue pack territory, my mind still buzzing with thoughts of our conversation. However, it was abruptly interrupted as I was confronted by my friend Nathan.

“Lucy, we need to talk,” he said with a serious tone, his expression stern as his gaze fixed on me.

My eyes flickered in confusion, but I nodded and followed him to a quieter place to avoid the prying ears. “What is the matter, Nathan?”I asked, furrowing my brows.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

His stern look remained and I could tell that it meant trouble. “I know about your deception towards my father. You’re keeping secrets from him and it’s only a matter of time before he finds out about everything.”

I scoffed, rolling my eyes at him. “I have no idea of what you are talking about, I’ve been true to your father and have proven my worth to him,” I said, my tone laced with anger.

“Lucy, I understand that you caught between the web of two packs. I know that your loyalty is with our pack and also with Chris but you must know that you can’t fool my father. He’s perceptive and when he finds out, he won’t take it lightly,” Nathan warned.

I understood his worries but there was no way I would reveal my true intentions to him. “My loyalty is to our pack and your father’s course, im not going to allow my infatuation to rip me of the opportunity to avenge my father’s death.”

Nathan fixed his gaze on mine like he was searching for some truth in them. But he found none so he turned his gaze away.

“If you say so then, I hope you’re telling me the truth. I’ll leave you to rest and ponder on what I’ve spoken to you about,” he said and left.

My heart sank. I had hoped that my actions would remain hidden but it seemed that my actions had not gone unnoticed. Nevertheless, it wasn’t going to change the plans I had hatched and I was going to see it to the last.