Chapter 1 3

The Curse

It was exactly 9:30 a.m., yet the weather condition was already superheated despite the turbulent weather that occurred the previous day. One would think the morning would be welcomed by a heavy downpour.

Just like every other morning, Alpha Diego was seated happily in his beautiful garden, feeding his eyes on his beautiful Royal Castle. Most of them are all amongst other packs. Blue Moon Pack is a magnificent and attractive edification, built with fortified gigantic walls that usually prevent opposition wolves from trooping into the royal Castle unannounced.

While Alpha Diego was seated in his beautiful garden, meditating and taking pleasure, a strange person found her way to the Blood Moon pack without his consent. No one saw her walk inside despite the massive male wolves safeguarding the castle walls. It was as though she came in like the wind. Narrowing her gaze at the environment, she sniffed the atmosphere and shook her head in pity. "Hmm! Drastic attention needs to be taken. I smell danger. Real danger that may wreck the Alpha's lineage."

"Hey, you. Stop it right there. Where are you going? I need you to run an errand for me. Are you free?"

She points at a staff passing by.

"No, I'm not. I'm so starving right now. I just need to get something to eat before I perish. I starved myself to sleep last night," the young girl suspected to be Alpha Diego staff responded.

"Your food can wait. You can do that some other time. But right now, I need to speak with the Alpha. It's an emergency. I bring him a message that's more important than feeding your empty stomach. Now depart immediately without hesitation before I lose it completely," the moon guardian ordered but the staff refused and insisted on being fed before running errands for the moon guardian even when Alpha Diego was involved.

"You must be a fool to think I'll ever let you go. How dare you defile my orders? Go call the Alpha this moment if you don't wanna see the other side of me. I can be very dangerous. I'll ensure the Alpha punishes you severely for disobeying me. The choice is yours to make. I'm not gonna put the pressure on you. I'm not asking you, this is me telling you to do this and you're gonna obey me," she threatened the chef sending shivers down her spine. This time, the chef obeyed and immediately stormed to the garden to fetch the Alpha.

"Are you blind? Can't you see I'm observing my quiet time? How dare you interrupt my hour? Have you suddenly lost respect for the Alpha's privacy? Now I get it. You're tired of your duty. You want a dismissal?" Alpha Diego yelled at his staff after hearing that his attention was needed at the pack.

"I apologize for invading your privacy. It wasn't intentional. But the moon guardian sounded so urgent. She wouldn't leave until you showed up. You may wanna consider her request, my Alpha."

"The moon guardian? What does she want at this hour? Isn't too early to visit? Hmm! You go tell the moon guardian I'll be there shortly. You can leave," Diego instructed.

"But she demands to see you immediately, my Alpha,"

"One more word from you and that's the end. I'll dismiss you without pay. That's not all. I'll ensure no one associates with you in this pack. Now get the fuck out of here," Diego threatened him. Immediately, she took to her heels and dashed back to the moon guardian.

"I just spoke with the Alpha. He'll join you shortly. Your message was delivered. Can I leave now?"

"Hmm" nodding her head in affirmation, the moon guardian replied.

"What a pleasant surprise. I wasn't expecting to see you this early.

What is conveyed by the Moon guardian to my pack at this hour? We all know you rarely visit, but when you do, it calls for swift attention. I want to believe this isn't a friendly visit, right? What message does the moon goddess have for me this time," walking majestically to his sacred throne and accompanied by his BETA, Jayson, Alpha Diego tossed the question at Arindia, the moon guardian? He can't seem to recall the last time she visited the pack, let alone at this hour. His instincts tell him there is a situation on the ground that requires drastic attention, but he just can't decipher. Hopefully, Arindia would spill.

"Good to see you again, Alpha Diego. You may not be far from the truth, Alpha. Wait for it! You have plenty of time to ask questions. Smart of you to know I rarely visit, but when I do, then it calls for urgent attention. I doubt if you're ready for what's coming your way."

"Coming my way? Now I'm getting scared. I can't seem to comprehend what you're talking about. Please be seated let's dwell on this extensively. What do you care for? I could ask my staff to get you something.

I'm completely in the dark. A little explanation would do." Diego was puzzled. He strives to discern the aura hovering around him, but he just can't wrap his head around it.

"So generous of you Alpha, Diego. I'm indeed honored by your act of generosity. But I prefer to stand and divulge the divine message sent by Selene, the moon goddess. I didn't come here to be entertained like a special guest. I was just sent by the moon goddess to deliver an important message. Once that is accomplished, I'll leave." Politely, she refused. Narrowing her gaze into his blue eyes, she frowned and looked away.

"Hmm! Quite fascinating.

Your words convey profound utterances that could only be understood by the wise. I'm afraid I cannot understand the in-depth meaning. I am not loving the suspense, either. Please speak and quit playing with my emotions," Diego sparked outrageously. He doesn't appreciate being kept in suspense for too long. Especially in a situation like this involving the moon goddess. From the tone of her utterance, Diego could discern an impending storm lurking in his pack. But whatever that is, he's willing to find out.