
"You... The son of alpha Jackson?" ask Roger.
"really. Maybe you've heard that alpha Jackson has a kid your age. That's my. I even know your cousin, Axel."
"Don't mention the coward's name here."
"Ahh I'm sorry. I know your relationship.. Not very good."
"Not to make any pleasantries. Just hand over the girl. Alpha Jackson said the Moon Sykort pack would not interfere and would be neutral. So just give him up and stay neutral."
"Oh? Are you afraid we're interfering with Roger or I'm calling alpha Roger? If we interfere and support Lykort, you'll lose."
"Haha!! but I don't think Sykort will break his promise to be neutral."
"It depends on your attitude" Edward said. "Even I have some people I can tell my father about your behavior, Roger, right now."
Roger fell silent. He grumbled his graham furiously.
"I don't care. Just give up the girl!! If not, you will face me. And maybe you already know that I'm not an easy opponent."
"I won't give it up."
"Bas stubborn."
"The alpha..!!" call one of Roger's troops. Roger looked up and growled furiously. "I'm sorry, but the king is back."
"What's? Why so fast?!"
"Say our troops, the hybrids have all lost. The king used Lycan."
"Ahh it turns out he used it very quickly." murmured Roger softly.
"Alpha we'd better go and execute the second plan" Bruce said. Roger nodded.
"All right." Roger looked at Tania. "I'll be back. Remember that, your majesty."
Roger grinned and left with his entire army. Tania breathed a sigh of relief. His legs were limp, making him sit on the floor.
"Are you all right, your highness?" ask Edward. Tania nodded. He still looks surprised. Edward reached out his hand to help Tania stand up. Tania welcomed the helping hand and stood up.
"Thank you Edward. I know you and your pack decided to be neutral but you're doing this."
"No problem noble-"
"Tania, just call me Tania and I think you're a lot older than me."
Edward smiled. Soon Kei and the other herd appear. Tania hugged Kei tightly. Kei surprised.
"Uhm.. Tania, I'm dirty and wet with sweat, I don't want you-"
"Hiks.. Hix"
Tania crying in Kei's arms made Kei even more confused.
"Tania? You why?" kei asked but Tania did not answer. Kei looked at Edward. "What's this?"
"So alpha Roger came here" Edward said.
"Wait, who?! Roger?!" pekik Kei's. Edward nodded. "What's he here for?"
"Looks, he had a plan to take the queen away."
"He wants to kidnap Tania?!"
"Yes, but he thinks Tania is only in the care of a few warriors. He didn't think I was here."
"Then? What's going on?" ask alpha Sebastian who just came.
"Edward helped me." said Tania who was calm. "He prevented that crazy Roger from taking me. But the crazy Roger said, he's coming back."
"Is that true?" ask Edward. Edward nodded.
"true."
Kei fell silent.
"Jake's."
"Yes, your honor."
"Prepare, tomorrow we'll go to Lykort. Ask the witches to move us."
"Okay, your honor." Jake bows respectfully and leaves with another gamma.
"We're leaving tomorrow?" ask Tania.
"Yes Tania. We'll go tomorrow. We'll be safer in Lykort."
"Kei's right, Tania." alpha Sebastian added. "Lykort has more troops than here. Enough to protect you. Roger's gonna be hard to get to you."
"But alpha..."
"Tania... According to." pinta Ryan.
"Sister!!"
"For Andy's business, I'll have some omega and warrior to look after him. There's an uncle here anyway" Kei said.
"Kei's right. I'm still gonna stay here. I'll take care of him." said alpha Sebastian. Tania let out a long breath.
"All right" he said at last.
"Then go home with Ryan. Get ready and say goodbye to Andy" Kei said. Tania nodded.
"Okay."
"Ryan, have some gamma accompany you. Don't go alone. We can't take any chances right now."
"Good alpha."
Kei kissed Tania's forehead. Tania takes Ryan by the hand and leaves the alpha Sebastian house.
"Berati hybrid was just a diversion. The main plan is Tania." said alpha Sebastian.
"Certain uncle. I didn't expect it." muttered Kei.
"Nobody could have expected Kei."
"I thought Bian had cast a protective spell for this house" Zach said.
"Indeed already. But they have witches by their side" Edward said.
"Black robe?"
"I don't know, but there's obviously only one witch. I don't feel another witch. Just one."
"So... What are black people?"
"Kei don't think uncle. From Kei's experience fighting witches, blacks are never alone. They're always in groups."
"You're right. Maybe he's just a witch who doesn't have a group."
"Wizards who don't have groups?"
"Yes, they refused to enter the blacks or the whites. So they're not bound by any rules."
"Aahhhhhhhhhh... I see." Kei nodded. "All right, everybody clean up and rest. We're leaving tomorrow morning." pinta Kei. Kei came to Edward.
"Thank you for protecting Tania" Kei said. Edward smiled and nodded. Kei walked back to his room.
****
The next day, everyone seemed busy. They're gathered in front of Sebastian's alpha house. The witches helped move the werewolves and some of their belongings.
"Uncle sure you're not coming?" ask Kei.
"Yakin Kei, uncle will be fine. Roger wouldn't hurt uncle. There's no benefit to him."
"Well if uncle is sure. Call Kei if anything happens."
"Alright, relax. Uncle will call."
"All right uncle."
"Alpha Sebastian." call Edward. Kei and alpha Sebastian. "I'll be fine, too."
"You're going?"
"yes alpha. I'm going to report this to my father" Edward said.
"Yes, and I hope your father changes his mind."
"I hope so too."
"Alright, be careful on the road. Give my regards to your father."
"Good alpha."
"And tell your father, too, that his oldest son has finally found his mate." alpha Sebastian tease.
"W-why.. About that." Edward became nervous.
"It's not magic anymore, is it?" ask Kei. "Like Zach?"
"I don't think it's Kei. This time it really is. Edward has his mother's witch soul inside him. That makes it hard to spell like Zach. Besides, to change the mate requires Kei's great power. I think what makes Zach have two mate is weak right now."
"So... Bian is really Edward's mate?"
"True Kei."
"Waaahh this is really interesting." Kei and alpha Sebastian laughing.
"Ehem..." Edward cleared his throat. "I'm still here alpha."
"Aahh yes, right. Haha.... Pardon. We're too excited." said alpha Sebastian. "I'm excited because your father has been waiting for this for a long time, especially your mother and it turns out that you have a mate that we know well. That's really amazing."
Kei and alpha Sebastian laughed again while Edward stared at them in surprise.
"Then excuse me, alpha" said Edward at last.
"Aahh okay. Be careful Edward" said alpha Sebastian.
"Didn't you want to say goodbye to Bian?" ask Kei.
"Necessary. Excuse me." said Edward and left with some people. Edward only sees Bian at a glance and then continues his journey.
****
It's been a few days since he moved to Lykort. Tania admired how beautiful Lykort was. Lykort is not just a pack name but the name of a small town there. But Lykort's pack territory is not just in that city but more extensive. The city of Lykort is only a small part of the Lykort pack.
Tok tok tok tok
The sound of knocking on the door of the room made Tania a little surprised.
"Lake in." he said. Enter one female maid.
"Excuse me, your majesty, the king is waiting for you to have breakfast together at the dinner table."
"Y-who's m-m-noble?" gury's voice vibrated.
"Yes?" answer Tania. Tania looked at Gury's pale face and her body trembled. "Gury you okay? Are you sick?"
Tania came forward and reached out her hand to check Gury's forehead but quickly Gury retreated to dodge.
"Sa-I am good, your majesty" replied Gury still with his nervousness. "Sa-i ha-just..."
"Speak clear Gury, what's up?"
"Here is your honor, someone gave you this. Forgive me.." said Gury and left immediately when he handed an envelope to Tania. Tania wants to call Gury but Gury has disappeared from her sight. Tania let out a long breath.
Tania opened the envelope Gury gave her. She's surprised. There's a picture he knows there. Photograph with her three brothers. He opened another photo. There is a photo of a man tied to a chair and looking weak. Tania opened the photo to three. Still a photo of the man tied up in a chair but this time from close range. Tania. He covered his mouth with his hand. I don't feel her tears falling. Breath tight. Quickly he opened the letter that was inside the envelope as well.
"Meet me at the end of Lykort woods at nine o'clock exactly. Tonight. By ourselves. Otherwise, he'll die in my hands."
That'sallthatis. Those are the only words on the paper. There is no sender name. Tania panic. The photo in his hand is a picture of Andy. But Andy should be fine. Just last night he called his brother. He doesn't know what he's supposed to do. She's confused.
Tok tok tok tok
The sound of knocking on the door shocked him. Tania immediately turned her body and tried to calm down.
"Lake in." he said.
"Tania, honey? Let's have breakfast. Why did you come down so long?" Kei walked over to Tania.
"I-I'm fine Kei, go first" Tania said without turning her body. He stood his back to Kei.
"I'm here, we go to the dinner table together and-"
"No!! I meani... L'm.. I have a stomachache. I have to go to the toilet first." Tania went straight to the bathroom without even turning her head towards Kei.
"Do I need to get Doctor Tania?" kei asked when Tania had entered the bathroom.
"No, there's no need. You eat first. I'll catch up later. I beg you." replied Tania from the bathroom.
"All right, but are you sure you're okay?"
"I'm good, Kei."
"All right, I'm down first. Hurry up."
Tania did not answer. He has shed his tears. What am I supposed to do?
****
Tania was out of focus all day. During his time at Lykort he studied home schooling. He can't focus and always makes mistakes. Kei had felt strange about Tania's behavior but finally gave up because Tania dodged.
Tania walked back and forth in her room. He was nervous and hesitant. The sound of knocking on the door stopped his steps.
"Tania?" Kei called. Tania was shocked and immediately climbed onto the bed. Tania covered herself with a blanket and lay down.
Kei went inside Tania's room. She was surprised to find Tania already lying on the bed.
"Tania? Are you all right?" Kei came to Tania. Kei looked at his watch. It's still eight o'clock. "Do you want to sleep now?"
Kei sat on the bedside. Tania sat.
"I'm just having Kei's headache."
"really? Have you taken any medication?"
"no need. I just need a break."
"Are you sure?"
"Yakin Kei's. I'm fine."
"Well, I'll leave you to rest. Go to sleep" Kei said. Tania threw herself back. Kei put a blanket on Tania. Kei stroked Tania's hair gently. "I'll be in the meeting room with the others if you need me. Rest."
Kei kissed Tania's forehead.
"I love you, Tania." whispered Kei.
Kei turned off the room lights and left Tania's room. Tania immediately sat back down after Kei left. He lowered his head. Kei once told her to tell him anything and not act on her own no matter what. But now her brother is in custody. He doubted if he would tell Kei that. He knew Kei was already very troubled by Roger's problems. He didn't want to add to Kei's problem.
****
"Where's Tania Kei?" zach asked as Kei reached the meeting room.
"He had a headache and wanted to sleep" Kei said.
"Is he okay? Should I accompany you?" fresh Karen.
"No need for Karen. Tania said she just wanted to sleep. So let him sleep."
"alright. I'll go with Anne and leave you here" Karen said. "Anne let's go."
Karen kisses Zach's lips briefly and leaves with Anne.
"Are you sure Tania's okay?" ask Zach reassuringly.
"I don't know Zach. He was weird all day."
"Is there a problem?"
"I don't know. He keeps avoiding me if I ask. Maybe he's not feeling well. Just let him rest. When I feel good, I'll ask again."
"Hopefully there's no problem."
"Yes, hopefully."
*****
Exactly nine o'clock at night. Tania was fully dressed in black jeans and a light blue long-sleeved shirt in a thick dark blue jacket. Don't forget Tania wears her red scarf around her neck.
Tania walked out of the palace. Kei's house in Lykort is an old castle left by his family. The castle is still very clean and well maintained. Tania met several maids and guards inside the palace. Occasionally meet omega. He was trying to be as habitual as possible so that no one would be suspicious.
"Tania.." Calling someone made Tania flinch in shock. Tania stopped her steps. "Tania?"
Tania turned around and got Jason already standing behind her.
"Hi Jason.." said Tania. He tried not to be nervous.
"What are you doing here?"
"I? Uhm.. A walk! Yeah I'm just walking around."
"Walk? Aren't you sick?"
"illness?"
"Yes, Kei said."
"Aaahhh that.. Yeah, indeed. But I've been snuffing. Just bored in the room." Tania tried to find an excuse.
"But the air is getting cold Tania and you're not a werewolf that can stand the cold."
"Yes I know. I'll just be a minute."
"alright. Do I need to call Kei?"
"No! Not necessary. I don't want to bother him. Like I said, I was just for a moment. After this I'll go back to the room."
"Okay, I'm going back to the meeting room."
"Okay and aahhh.. Don't tell Kei I'm here. I'm just for a minute, I don't want to worry him. I know he's in a lot of trouble, I don't want to add to it."
"alright. I'm going first. If there's anything call the nearest warrior or omega."
"I know Jason. You're just as chatty as Kei." Tania laughed amusedly.
"She's chatty means she loves you Tania and I'm chatty because you're my queen."
"Yes, I know. It's gone, I'm sure they've been waiting for you."
"All right, I'll go first, see you later."
"See Jason."
Jason left Tania alone. Tania breathed a sigh of relief. He's back on his way. He's walking further and further. Farther from the castle. Tania went into the woods. He brought a flashlight and took it out of his jacket pocket. Tania lit a flashlight and walked through the forest. Tania is actually very scared but she emboldened herself for Andy. There was the sound of wind blowing and the sound of an owl. Tania swallowed. She's so nervous.
Tania still continued to walk into the forest, getting deeper and deeper. Suddenly his hand was pulled. Tania wanted to scream but her mouth was already closed by someone's hand. His body was already leaning against the tree. In front of him was a man who seemed to be the same age as him. But his face was familiar.
"If you promise not to scream, I'll let go of my hand." whispered the man. Tania nodded. The man took his hand off Tania.
"Who are you?" ask Tania.
"No need to know. Now follow me, I'll show you the way." the man started walking.
"Wait a minute, what?" Tania walked after the man
"You received the letter and the pictures, didn't you?" ask the man without stopping his steps.
"really. Is that letter from you?"
"No. My job is just to make sure you get the letter and make sure you meet the mailman."
Tania ran over and stopped right in front of the man. The man stopped his steps and looked at Tania.
"Who sent the letter?"
"You'll find out later." the man walked past Tania.
"Hey wait!!" Tania caught up with the man who was walking very fast. "Slow streets. But I seem to have seen you? Have we met before?"
"No, never."
"But I'm sure I've been-"
"SHUSH ON!!" snatch the man. Tania surprised.
"Alright, alright. How grumpy. I'm just asking."
Tania pouting. He still followed the man in silence, trying to remember who the man who walked in front of him was. Suddenly he was surprised. He stopped his steps.
"Yes!! I remember!! You're Cayden, right?? Cousin Kei, son of Ordovick."
Cayden stopped his steps and turned around. He frowned.
"Where do you know me?"
"Kei once told us who you were when we went around Royale Lykort school. I saw you sitting in the cafeteria, alone. Kei said that you are Cayden, his cousin who is also the son of Ordovick. Yeah, I remember your face."
Cayden stared silently at Tania.
"You're Cayden, right? And that means the one who sent the letter... Ordovick?"
"No need to answer anymore, right?" Cayden grinning.
****
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