Chapter 2 The Ruthless Ruler

Karl

"One, two, three.."I banged my fist against the desk. "It's been three months without a war. Why is it, Donald?" I asked my Beta.

Whenever I was displeased--which was like everyday-- I called a meeting with my Beta, Donald.

Yes, just him because he's the only person who dares breathe in the same space as I do.

"It could be because the other packs fear you. Isn't that what you've always wanted?"

"Of course that's what I've always wanted but now that I've got it; I'm bored"

"Should we throw you a party then?. It's the annual ball party. Every pack is meant to celebrate"

I gagged. "Bring up such a suggestion like that again and I promise you Donald, I will slit your throat"

"Forgive me, Lycan Karl"

"You're meant to beg me to spare your life not beg for forgiveness"

"Please spare my life, Lycan Karl"

I let out a low grumble. "Has anyone ever told you how frustrating you are, Donald?"

"You have. May I ask exactly how I frustrate you, sir?"

"You always do as you're told. Why don't you try defying me?"

"It's simply because my mother waits for me at home, Lycan Karl. My mother's only wish is to see me live a long life"

I nod "Then it's safe to say that your mother poses a bad influence on you. Should I just take care of her now?"

"Are you joking, sir?"

"Do I look like one to tell a joke, Donald?"

"No. Please, spare my mother's life"

I click my fingers suddenly remebering a gossip I heard. "That's right. I heard the Ponvelliion pack was conquered by the Dynamite pack, is that true?"

Donald gulps. "I thought we were forbidden to mention the Dynamite pack"

"Yes, the ban is still very much in session but since I asked the question; you may respond"

"In that case; Yes, it is true"

I chuckled, impressed. "That old fool Alaric seems to have gotten more powerful for him to have taken down Ponvelliion pack"

"He wasn't the one who conquered the pack"

I furrowed my brow, confused. "Then who?"

"One of his daughters"

Now wasn't that some delightful news. The best I've heard all day "A girl conquered Ponvelliion?"

"Yes, sir"

"I'll have to keep my eyes out for her. Then what exactly is that old fool Alaric up to these days?"

You can't blame my curiosity. The Dynamite and Lycan bloodline pack were sworn enemies. This was my way of keeping my enemies close; by knowing every tiny detail, every change about them.

"Alaric would be stepping down from his throne today and passing on his crown"

"To who exactly?"

"Probaly his daughther"

I exhaled, disappointed. "With a lady as the Alpha of the Dynamite pack, it wouldn't be interesting as before to wage war against them"

"But if the rumor is just as it says; that she conquered the Ponvelliion pack, she might be strong"

"And strong she should be. I hate a weak enemy. Let's wrap up our meeting here for today"

"May I ask my lord a question?"

"You know I hate being questioned, Donald but still you may ask"

"How did the new about the conquering of the Ponvelliion pack reach my lord?. I thought it was only I who bring you information"

"I couldn't help but hear some slaves gossiping about it from my bedroom chamber." I frowned. "They were so loud"

"May i ask what became of them, Lycan Karl?"

"You don't need to ask for is what you think it is"

"You killed them"

"Brutally. In the most horrendous way possible. A ban is a ban afterall"

Rising up from the throne, I say. "I'm going to my chambers to read a book or do something much more meaningless. See to it that I'm not disturbed for whatsoever reason"

"Yes, Lycan Karl"

With that said, I exit the throne room to my chamber. As I walked, the sound of bird chirping filled ears. It wasn't pleasant by the way. It was straight up annoying.

Every member of the Lycan bloodline pack was well aware of my superhearing so they dare not speak in aubile tones that were clear enough to be heard by me lest I slit their throat.

"Do you know what I just heard?" I hear a feminine voice whisper by a waterfall.

"What did you hear?"

"Apparently, Lord Karl killed his own mate and brother"

"Are you insane?. How dare you utter lord Karl's name like that?. What if he hears you?"

"Am I stupid? Why do you think I'm telling you beside the waterfall? He won't be able to hear m-"

In the blink of an eye, I'd reached the waterfall where the two ladies were and slit the throat of the one who dared uttered my name.

The latter's eyes were filled with horror as she was about to scream at the sight before her but I silenced her. "If you scream, you're next"

She nods, closing her mouth. "Good. I'm going to count up to ten. You have ten seconds to run far away from here. If I catch you, I won't spare you"

Closing my eyes, I start counting."One, two.."

She scurries off filled with fear; trembling with heavy breathing. If she'd run off a little more quietly maybe..just maybe, she would have had a chance to live.

I hadn't gotten to five before I'd found her, sinking my claws into her abdomen; tossing her lifeless body into the stream.

The audacity of these two women gossiping about me and wishing to live to see the next day was truly uncanny.

How dare they bring up my past? The past that I'd killed my mate and brother without knowing the full story.

Just as I was about to leave the waterfall, I see a toddler staring at me with fear written all over him. He must have seen me get rid of the second lady.

"It seems like the pack has been too peaceful that's why people have started to run their mouths however they please" I informed the kid. "But as you can see, this ends now"