Fear gripped him as he walked down the hills to a wooden house. In sadness, he did not rest his mind. He could hear a howling sound from a distant distance. He wishes he was never born as he pulls the log of wood down the terrain.
He could hear the voice of the little children in the neighbouring house as he heaved a sigh of relief. Sorrow filled him, as he was living on the fate, which he wished he never heard. He opens the torn and old cotton and opens the door by its knob. He has to fake it out, knowing how inquisitive she could be. He wasn't ready to contend with her.
"Welcome Logan; did you by any chance see Renbus in the woods?" Samara asked. "No," he answered as sharply as he could. He knew his mother was swift in psychology, as his sharp response would give rise to many questions. He decided to start a conversation: "Hey Mom, you wouldn't believe what I saw today." "What?" she asked without lifting her gaze from the carrots she was chopping.
"Tales have it that Silinus isn't a Gamma," Logan said, with a radiant smile on his face. "Can you just stop this?" "No, Mom, it's the truth." "Well, glad he was once a Gamma," she grinned at him. He needed no further explanation, as he understood where his mother was leading. The last words sank sadness into their hearts. He wanted to speak, but words bubbled in his mouth. "Mom, this isn't fair," he finally let out a soft tone of his.
Samara understood the havoc he had caused in him as she paused her chopping and fixed her gaze at him. She heaved a sigh of relief. "Logan," she called and continued. "I do understand how you feel, and I sincerely apologise, but it was to let you know how Silinus will feel if the tales reach him.".
Logan couldn't speak as tears trickled from his eyes. He wished this was never him. "Will I continue to live in fear and despair?" were the words he murmured in his heart. With tears in his eyes, did his mother know that her words had hurt him much more than she expected?
"I am sorry," she let out in frustration. Logan heard her words but pretended not to, as he knew how concurrently this had been occurring. "It won't happen again. He nodded, knowing fully well that it would happen again. Affirming his look, his mother went back to her business.
She felt it was right to change the topic, as she could still predict sadness from the silence she was met with. "Hey Logan, Timare asked of you," changing the topic. "Oooh, really," knowing the game and deciding to play along. "Yh, she is such a nice girl, you know." "Ooh, Mom, don't go there," Logan said as he sat on a table opposite her. "Why shouldn't I?" Samara questioned. "Mom, I'm not in for this conversation.".
Samara, knowing her son had ended the conversation, took a napkin and dipped her hands, feeling satisfied with the work done. "Hey Renbus," he said as he walked towards her location. Hearing his brother's name, he stood up and let out a hug. "Welcome, Renbus," he said as his hug was welcomed.
Samara feels happy as she sees herself fulfilled, growing two boys to love and be happy with each other. "Hey Logan, so sorry for not letting you know where I headed; I didn't mean to, but something...", losing themselves. "No, it's fine; I mean, you do have your life," Logan interrupted.
"You guys, go set the table," as she saw it as the best way to respect the guy's privacy. "Okay, Mom," they both affirmed.
Reaching the table, Renbus shot up and said, "Hey Logan, Timare came to me." "You don't mean it," Logan asked in amazement. "Yh, she did, but man, I don't want to take it hard on her, he said, studying things from his look. "Common, I will play maturity," he lied. "Okay, let's get down to business," he said, seeing it as an avenue to let his mind off Debra. In suspense, did Logan yell, "Renbus, don't keep me waiting in the dark for too long?".
Renbus, having given his statement a great deal of thought, said, "Well, she came telling me how much she loved you and...". "And what?" he interrupted. "Well, still about love and all." Renbus tries to be careful, knowing how much dislike Logan has for the girl in question.
Sensing anger in the atmosphere, he decided to change the topic to "Why don't you like coming to the circle?" "That bitch," giving no attention to his brother's speech. "Hey common Logan, let that be, by the way," he said, seeing no success in his attempted mission.
"Now answer my question, 'cause I have never seen you there for once." "Well, I do come there; maybe when you are not around," I say, trying to cover up. "Hmmm, Logan, have you so forgotten that that is my favourite pot?" "Nooo, but that's the truth." "Logan! Okay, what game was played the day you came?" "I can't remember," she said with a sharp voice, sensing where this might end.
With his brother's last response, he knew his conversation wasn't welcome, but he went further: "Or are you scared of the guys over there? I could defend you if needed." "Renbus, I'm not afraid of them; I'm just busy, and that's all." "I sometimes wonder if you are truly a Gamma," he murmured. These words sprang boiling anger in him as he spoke in fury: "Hey Renbus, watch your tongue; I don't tolerate such." "Then why don't you come to the circle to show you're a true Gamma?" seeing his anger as an advantage.
"For the last time, watch your tongue, man," pointing his index finger to Renbus. "And if I don't, because you seem so weak to be in this park ''. This time, the noise from the dining room increased as Samara couldn't take it anymore, so she went to check what was wrong. Seeing her boys yelling at each other made her scream, "Can you guys just stop?" In her voice, they obeyed without question. "Now can I know what went wrong? '' she asked as she sat on an old, rugged wooden couch.
Hearing from both sides, she sensed danger and knew Logan's life was at stake, knowing the law made against the Lycans. As she went silent, hoping for a solution,
Sitting on a branch of an almond tree, Callus found Renbus with a bag of wine. He was sure there was a problem, as this was unusual for his friend. He asked, "Hey Renbus," tapping him. "I so much detest that dude." Trying to make meaning out of what is being said seems difficult. In a bid to understand Renbus, he questioned, "What wrong, Renbus?".
He went blank, finding a better way to relate things. "Renbus, I am waiting." With another moment of silence, Callus felt frustrated. "That Logan has been my hidden enemy since birth, and I know it." These words made Callus know there was a serious problem ahead; he pleaded, "Can you just come down from this branch and let's talk things over?" "Sure," he said, getting down and sustaining a bruise on his back.
"Your statements seem incomprehensible for me to understand." "I..." Callus interrupted. "Hey man, relax," he said, using his hands to rub his chest. "And take a deep breath," he furthered. "Okay, can you believe this fool, harrant bastard, has an eye on Debra?" he said, pointing his finger forward. "Hmmmm, I see no harm in that..." with a flicker of a smile.
"You don't mean to tell me you see nothing wrong in what that fool has done," he said, staring his gaze at him. "Renbus, I never remember you telling me you had anything for her." "But, man, I do," he answered sharply. "Wow, I thought you said she was proud..." "Man, that is in the past; right now I love her, and I will do all I can to get her." Giving his friend's speech a thought, "I see no reason for this your quest," he said, speaking with a little tremble in his voice, knowing what Renbus is capable of.
"Yeah, I do get your point, but the reason for
My quest will be profitable for both of us," looking at Callus. "In what sense?" I looked confused. "Nice," he said as he readjusted his seating position. "This is a great opportunity for me to become the alpha; don't you see it?" "Hmmm, but are you sure?" Callus asked to reaffirm his thoughts.
"Common, don't you get it? After the death of Relix, the next alpha will be the husband of Debra." "Oooh, real, but I still don't understand how Logan comes into the music.". "That bastard has his eyes on her; that is why he is giving Timare no space." "But what if this is not true, or probably you are just all...". "Are you kidding me? My informants gave him information that was true and valid.".
"This is serious, so what is your next plan now? Because, from the look of things, it seems your dreams are becoming mission impossible," he let out a loud and long laugh.
"No, brother, my plan is just to eliminate Logan from the picture; then success awaits me," he says, feeling happy as he sees success in his plans. "Well said, than done." "I do understand; I am still trying to devise a strategy for my mission." "Good luck, family," he said as he gave him a tap.
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"Why!!!" was the question that pondered in the mind of Relix. He took himself down memory lane, remembering how happy he was, until he discovered that she was an Omega, the weakest of all. He questioned nature for giving him the sorrows of life. "What happened to Beta?" he soliloquized.
Cicero and his wife stood at a distance, taking a full picture of what was happening. She wondered what could keep her husband awake at this hour of the day. She knew something was wrong but had no problem in mind.
She walked in his direction and sat on a couch next to him. She gave herself some minutes to call him. She felt she might meet the other side of him. With a second thought, she gave him a tap. Coming back to his conscious mind, he sees Cicera next to him. He knew the option was to lie.
"Hey Cicera, you are awake; I was just meditating, and that's all." "Oooh, really, what could you be meditating on that made you not feel my presence?" he said, sensing his game. "Well, I'm sorry, but those thoughts engrossed me, that's all.".
"Ooooh, what could be that thought that weighed you down like this?" she said, trying to manipulate her husband. Sensing her game, he changed his aim. "Well, it's nothing big, just about the administration of the park." Feeling foul play, she wanted to object, but knowing how bad her husband's emotions could be, she decided to play along. "But that shouldn't bother you this much, as you shouldn't expect things to always go your way.".
Feeling he had successfully changed the topic, he responded happily but hid his emotions: "It should be my dear, for it is my duty as the alpha." "Yet, you can't give your life just to retain history." "Also, history can't be made without lives being lost," Relix added.
The long silence took over as both kept mute, waiting for someone to speak first. "I am preparing to wage war against Twilight Park, as Arnold has bitten more than he can chew." "What has he done this time?" Cicera questioned. "He seized from paying tributes, and he needs to be taught a lesson," he said in fury, his face going white. Sensing danger, she kept her remaining words in reserve, knowing what could be met with their being spoken.
"Displaying the power of strength, Renbus proved to be the bravest of all," he said as he walked aimlessly around the room. Cicera, on the other end, sat like an audience watching a stage play as she spoke something. "From this induction, I will be needing him most for this war," he said as he went to his room, where Cicera did follow his command.
Logan, as usual, is in the woods, trying to have fun throwing pebbles into the sea lying ahead. On the branch of the tree, he found fulfilment, as joy seemed far away from him. In the meantime, he discovered that a hand was covering his face. At first, he was shocked, but he decided to take his time to understand the scenario of the event.
In minutes of this action, he swiftly removes the unknown identity, and it turns out to be Debra. "Hey, Debra, what brings you to this place?" as he was still holding her hands. "Well, I just decided to check up on you," I said, staring at him. "That's nice of you," he said as he came down from the branch with Debra to have a better sitting position.
"It is no new thing that you seek comfort in the woods rather than in the circle, 'cause I do care to know why," she said, taking a seat on the floor next to Logan. "Well, I just enjoy staying here, considering the silence and serenity it gives." Logan's answer seemed not to satisfy her. As she pressed further, "Common Logan, I am not new to you anymore, and secrets are safe in my hands, as your words have more meanings than the one pictured.".
In a bid not to reveal his identity, he lied again, but this time a better one. "Well, since birth, my mother took us here for meditation, and I got accustomed to it." "Hmmmm, that's great," she said, feeling convincing. "I still think you should show yourself in the park, to at least tell people you are a Gamma," she added. "I don't appreciate going to circle; I prefer it here, and that's all." "I sometimes wonder if you and Renbus are brothers." "Why did you think of such a thing?" he asked, taking a pebble and throwing it into the river. "Well, you guys look different in all." "If you say so, I give it to you, 'cause everyone has their way of life, you know.".
"Yes, I do, but yours looks simple and lovely to me; I mean, I so much love your personality," she said in a romantic state. "There you go again; you are so good at flattering, and I could tell from your speech." "No, I'm not. I am just telling the truth," he said, smiling. "If that is the case, I take that as a compliment," I said, trying not to look at her.
"Logan, tell me what you feel about me," she asked. "Well, I see a weakling and Daddy's daughter," as they went into laughter. "I could tell you are not a weakling, you know," she said, trying to defend herself. "Ooh, I see with those little muscles of yours." "I am a beta, and a strong beta at that," she said, trying to display her muscles. "I see", nodding his head jokingly.
"Okay, it's fine; if you see me as a weakling, so be it, because I see no better way of proving things to you." As her last words, she went close to him, making eye contact that Logan couldn't fathom as he worked with the rhythm. Not until their lips touched each other did he know what he was in for. Consciousness went away as the ecstasy of passion took over. Logan felt the urge to withdraw but couldn't, as his body was responding to the pleasure.
Little did he know that was just the beginning of his mastery. In pleasure, Debra lost her stance as they both landed on the floor, not minding that the world gradually reduced itself to the sound of their scrapings. This continued for minutes until pleasure spent itself.
This time Logan regained himself, but this time he sweated as he spent himself in pleasure. "What was that for?" Logan asked as he used his sleeves to clean his face. This time Debra knew she would have him to contend with but was ready for all, as she spilled out in a tender voice, "That's the feeling I have for you.".
These words made Logan go cold. In his bid to retain his integrity, he furthered, "What you did was wrong.". "I know, but I just wanted to...". "It's wrong, and that's final," Logan interrupted. "I have longed for this, Logan," she let out. Hearing these words, he said no words as he gave her a side eye and headed for home, leaving Debra.
The lying spot she was, what sort of mortal could be Logan, as she used her gaze to escort him. "I haven't done anything wrong, showing him my feelings," she murmured to herself. "Could it be Logan has been faking for this long?" she pondered as she walked out of the woods, feeling heavy in her heart.
Logan was a few minutes off his abode when he was blocked by Timare. Logan was ready to give all her fury to him if she annoyed him. "Hey Logan, so sorry for this; it's been a while now since I saw you in the park." "If I may ask why the sudden care, because I never remember when I requested it from you.".
Timare felt embarrassed but decided not to give up. "Well, I just decided to check on you, just as friends." "And I thought I made you one," Logan said distastefully. "Okay, then do you mind if I walk you down home?" as these words were at the brim. "Well, thanks; I don't need an escort; I can walk home myself," he says as he walks away from Timaru. Tears began to trickle from her eyes as she wondered what could happen for her to deserve such embarrassment and disgrace.
Logan, who held her weeping voice, decided not to leave back, as he was not ready for consoling, seeing it as a mechanism for Timare to get him. He pondered why the girl didn't want peace but rather took delight in stalking him.