Chapter 2 The Alpha Without An Heir

In a long broad corridor, the King Dakota could be seen pacing around - to and fro. His queen was producing a baby inside the room.

Though he was anxious, he still looked a lot calm like one who was in deep thoughts and felt like pacing to and fro in order to aid his thoughts.

His hands were crossed at his back, his crown on his head and his royal robe sweeping the neat floor as he paced.

Two guards were at the entrance of the corridor and two ahead of him - for his protection. It wasn't like he needed their protection, anyways.

His eyes glanced at the door each time he turned towards that direction. What was taking them so long? He was sure the Queen had stopped screaming and the baby, crying. Why were none of the mid wives out already?

The curse from the moon goddess filled his mind as he hoped this baby could broke the curse.....

He tried exercising a little patience and shortly, he heard the door open.

He turned around snappily to take a look and saw the chief mid wife walking out. He stopped walking but didn't budge forward to meet her, instead he waited for her to meet him.

He could notice the woman was tactically slackening her steps as it was taking her longer time to get to where he was.

"How was it, Ahiga?" He asked gruffly. "What is the sèx of the baby?" He went straight to the point.

The woman took a deep breath before proceeding.

"M...M...My King" she helplessly stuttered, her head bowed. "Gr.... Greetings, My King".

"Tell me what my ears longs for, Ahiga". His voice was rasped, and she swallowed hard.

No need beating round the bush; he was still going to find out - Ahiga thought.

"My.... My King", she continued, looking so sweaty already. "It's a....it's a beautiful girl".

And that was it.

The anxiety on the Alpha King's face melted down instantly as his brows furrowed in surprise and dismay.

Immediately, the words of the Seer came flashing into his head, few weeks ago when he'd visited him.

*Your second wife, Queen Nosheba, carries a she-wolf*.

He'd been so angry and doubted him before leaving, but he was right! He was right!

Ahiga was still shaken in front of her with her head bowed. The king wasn't saying anything and it was tearing her apart. Should she just turn around and walk away?

Dakota was furious and his eyes were glinting with so much anger.

And in that icy voice, he said, "This should be the last time you ever bring bad news to me, Ahiga."

And with that, he marched away. He didn't want to see the newly born child; not even a sight.

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King Dakota was known as the superior Alpha King of the seven mountains and six covens. The mountains was a basement for seven different packs while the covens belonged to the Vampire. Each pack had it's Alpha, and each coven had it's Vamp Lord, but King Dakota was the ruler of them all. The superior Leader of every Alpha and Vamp Lord.

So many years ago, the werewolves - also known as the mountains lions - Vampires and Witches were not in good terms. They were always having a fight and had so many restrictions.

The war lasted for a very long time until the wolves and vampires decided it was high time they put a stop to it. They decided to form a treaty so they can be over one governance. But there couldn't be more than one leader, thus, they decided to have a fight between a representative from each group with the winner becoming the overall leader. And while these preparations were going on, the witches vowed not to be a part of it.

A representative from the Wolves and one from the vamps stepped out for a fight and eventually, the Wolves won. So, the winner from there wolf became the superior Leader. That was King Dakota's grandfather.

The wolves and vampires formed new rules and constitutions for themselves, they did it collectively.

They all wanted peace and equality and since then till date, there had been no more fights between the wolves and vampires. But since the witches had refused taking part in the treaty, they were forever banished from ever stepping foot in their lands, and the witches took an oath never to have anything to do with the mountain Lions or blood suckers.

And so it has been for a very long time.

The superior leadership has long stayed with the Wolves, from Dakota's great grandfather, to his grandfather, to his own father, and then to him - himself - King Dakota.

But in all history, he appeared to be more different, powerful and brutal than his fathers. Everyone feared him - the way he fought against the rogues and other enemies. He was too brutal and powerful and earned so much fear and respect from all.

But the Almighty King Dakota had only one problem.

No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't get a male child, an heir to take over him when he was done. And without an heir, his throne was bound to be unstable. It was a bigger problem to him as he felt cursed. Yes, he was cursed - by the moon goddess.

He's been married to three women already, and from all three women he'd gotten 4 children - all females.

He knew he was cursed, but the question was *why?*

He arrived at his chambers not long after and settled in, sitting on the bed with his head in his palms. Why was his case different - he thought regrettably. Why?

It didn't take long, his gamma walked in.

"I do not want to be disturbed, Pishan" King Dakota said with his head still in his palms.

He didn't need to take a look before knowing who it was. He was used to the scent of the top people in his mountain.

The gamma - Pishan - stopped by the door - his eyes staring at the heavily-built man in front of him. Blessed with the body of a true ruler, the King had some kind of dauntlessness around him - one that made him feared by all. He was the only one who knew the King so well and could correctly guess what was wrong with him at the moment.

"Forgive me for interrupting, My King. But I am here to assure you that lockdown is effective and it's time for us to leave." he said and King Dakota released his head from his palm to look at him.

"OK." he growled. "I wouldn't want anyone being around when it happens. So, anyone who breaks the rule by stepping out, will be killed".

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Shilah's hands were shaking as she walked down the quiet path, her heart beating so heavily.

She's been walking for a long time yet, hasn't been able to come in contact with a single animal. Even the animals were obeying the King's orders.

She felt so scared walking alone as the entire place was so quiet. She couldn't believe that was the same path that was always so noisy and busy on normal days. This time around, it looked more like she was walking in a deserted area.

How can her family do this to her? Send her out to her own death? Why??

She didn't want to get killed. She was sure the King had a good reason ordering a lockdown and it made her more scared to know what would happen when she gets caught. How does she get out of this?

Her hands were wrapped around her shoulders as she walked timidly and anxiously, headed for the forest.

Suddenly, she heard a squeaking sound and fearfully lifted her head to see it was just a bird flying by. Oh! If only the Spirits would protect her.

She continued walking. About fifteen minutes later, Shilah finally arrived at the entrance of the forest where the hem leaves could be found. Shilah felt a little relieved that she had made it to the forest without being caught by the patrolling soldiers.

When she was about to enter the forest, a faint voice not far away suddenly penetrated her ears. She turned around and was surprised to find that there seemed to be someone talking.

Shilah's heart skipped a beat at the thought of this. Today was the No Movement Day, and not even a rabbit could be in the forest. Who would be so bold to come here? As her curiosity got the best of her, Shilah stood on tiptoe and peered over there. A figure of a tall man caught her sight.

She attempted to get a better look, but the man whipped around as if he had sensed her presence.

In a panic, Shilah sank to the ground, hiding herself in the grass.

At this point, her heart began to beat frantically. She could feel the man's sharp gaze piercing at her, which made her uneasy. But even then, she reassured herself repeatedly that he couldn't see her.