The sect has its base at the Volde Pack territory. Ashina's father is the one who spearheaded it. They have all grown and learnt to hate every member of the Ultimate pack. They were to get any information about the Ultimate pack and share it with other members. The sect consists of Alphas from different packs. Alphas who harbor disgust and annoyance at the existence of the Ultimate Alpha.
Amoux can't even touch Beowulf not to talk of punching his way through these men before him. He snapped his finger at Beowulf, and went towards where Ashina was.
"I will take her with me. You," he pointed at the market leader.
"Yes! Lord Amoux," Farkas ran to him and bow
"Get help and carry her along with me to the Volde pack," Amoux ordered.
"Get help from someone from the Volde Pack." He whispered to Farkas. No matter how strong and influential a werewolf is, there is a limit to those he can control. Not even an Alpha of a pack can control or order those of another pack. The only person exceptional to this rule, is the Ultimate Alpha.
Beowulf watched as Farkas gathered people and they carried Ashina away. Even with her loss of consciousness, her face was still brightened. Her resting face wasn't like most of the girls Beowulf knew. He couldn't resist thinking about her. He wanted to go to Amoux and order him to leave Ashina. He wanted to go to Ashina and take her home.
"Beowulf! That's enough. You have angered the young wolf enough. Don't go looking for trouble now!" One of the men who appeared to be his guard said.
"But uncle, I think she is the one." He said looking at the eldest and strongest of the men.
"She is the one? What did she say to you?" His uncle, Audolf asked.
"She didn't say much. But I heard her say 'i love lord Beowulf'" he replied eagerly, holding his hand across his uncle's shoulder.
"Let me go to him. There is nothing he can do," he protested
"Don't! Leave the poor boy. You should let us return. At least, we know who it is now. Ashina of the Volde Pack right?"
"Yes! You heard everything, didn't you?"
"Yes! I did. And she didn't say 'I love Lord Beowulf'. She said 'I love this Lord Beowulf,'"
"Uncle! What don't you hear?"
"Things I don't have interest in"
"One of these days, I will defeat your hearing,"
"Not even your father could,"
"Can you say that before him?"
Audolf smirked
"You know that didn't start today,"
Beowulf watched Ashina taken away. He thought of how many other ladies he had used his scent on. His scent is like a minimal version of his father's "the void". He uses his scent to build confidence and let people say what they want to say. Something deep in them that they wouldn't say on a normal day. But it wasn't like his father's "the Void".
He had used his scent on other girls, and most of them had come to him. They would tell him how handsome he is, how gracious his walking gait is, how they would love to have sex with him, just so they could become the Ultimate Luna. They all confessed that they wanted him because of his position and the title that would be awarded to them if they became mates.
A friend of his already told him to accept any of them. That all of the Felans in Noguchi are the same. They all want you for the thing you promise them.
"Listen, it's just like how most of us want the Felans for sex. They want us for the position and importance we can offer." His friend had advised him.
"Have you been sitting so much with Uncle Edon that you now talk like some prophetic disciple?" He made fun of his friend. He had promised his friend that he would fine a woman worthy of him. But this particular friend of his, is no longer alive to witness him get married to Ashina.
But here he is today, with Ashina being the one he always wanted. She is the first one who felt the pressure of his scent, who was under the influence of his scent, and yet confessed his feelings to him.
He thought of days with her. How happy he would be with her. The very thought of appreciating her beauty appeals him. The wonderful body she has, made him get super excited. Even though it was growing little by little, he could feel his manhood receiving the rush of blood that comes with being sexually aroused. He smiled and turned to his uncle.
"Let's go home."
"So mother, that is exactly how it happened." Beowulf excitedly narrated his ordeal to his mother. He selectively told her things that he knew won't get her angry. He couldn't tell her about the threat Amoux made. The words he said were something his mother would be worried about. If he mentions the threat, she would want to go to the priests to check if her son would be fine. Even though Beowulf knew most times, the priests only say things that she wants to hear. They might have every spiritual power. They might hear things directly from the gods, but they can't see the future."Oh my heaven! Heavenly goddess. You found a woman that interests you?" She asked, smiling and gushing over all of him. She stood up and began dancing the local Atilogwu dance. "No wait mother, I am interested in all women. She only piqued my interest. She really is a perfect woman." He replied. He drew her close just so she could stop dancing. His mother frowned at him. She sat down on the bed before him."Y
Their palace is a different castle than their building. For most days, that's where his father is. His mother does stay at the castle, but once in a while she comes back to this castle. The palace is like an extension of the castle. It has few rooms for sleep and a large court for meetings between all the Alphas of Noguchi. Running at a human speed would take thirty minutes from the castle to the palace. Beowulf only had to run for five minutes before he got there, and that's still not while in his werewolf form. In one of the numerous classes he attended in preparation for his ascension, she heard the story of how the palace was created. Something that once served as a shelter for werewolves during the war of separation. He entered through the main gate as the guards bow before him. Today, he didn't notice the large depiction of a waning moon drawn on a cloth, placed above the entrance of the castle. "Lord Beowulf!" They all greeted him. Even people who were older than him. Every
Ashina didn't gain consciousness at once. She began noticing her surroundings minutes after she woke up. There was no one nearby. She was alone in her room. Just beside her bed, she saw plates and cups that had been used to feed her drugs. She didn't call anyone or try to ask for help. She didn't feel any pain. She doesn't even have a memory of what happened. It's just her on her bed looking lost and empty.After minutes of silence even in her head, she wondered what had gotten her into this condition. "What made me faint?" She asked herself, thinking of possible reasons. It was not like her father had touched her. He beats her when she provokes him but he had never beaten her to the extent where she lost consciousness.It's not like she got diagnosed with any sickness that drained her energy. And she is quite energetic. The doctor has once said. And she had proved it at different times."Oh! Right!" She cried in her head. "I remember. I remember just what it is that happened." She
"Ashina! Who is this man?" He asked in a friendly tone. He didn't come off as angry. Even the guards of the court were not around. The atmosphere wasn't official. She felt relaxed."Father! He is Falcris. Son of Beta Donolf. His father was the one who helped us unravel plots of the Ekun's pack during the last war. We…" "Ashina! I know who his father is. Tell me the relationship between you and the young wolf." Lord Olcan ordered. He stood up from his seat and moved closer towards them."He is a wolf I am interested in, father. I love him." She said to her father with a smile on her face. She moved forward so her father would know how happy she is. She had her hand on her chest. "You love him?" He said. He turned around and smiled."And you Falcris, what do you have to say about that?" Olcan asked Falcris."Lord Olcan. I love your daughter. She is the perfect mate. She is…" Falcris said. He bowed down immediately. He thought it would be disrespectful to talk to Lord Olcan while stand
What is it? What is all this madness?" Lord Olcan asked a raging Amoux. Amoux entered into Lord Olcan's court without the usual formality required. He was to ask for permission from the guards who stood at the door. Either of the guards will go into the castle and ask if Olcan wants to meet with the person or not. But Amoux attacked both guards. They didn't fight him. They only paved the way for him. "You ask your daughter not me!" He fired back at Olcan"My daughter?" Olcan asked. He adjusted his posture on his seat. He sat with his right hand under his chin. His elbow touched his lap and he leaned forward."Your daughter did not only defy me, she disrespected you. And it seems all your policies are a facade," Amoux blurted. Four of the guards rushed toward him. A guard grabbed his right hand. He tried clawing the guard with his left arm, but he got punched in the bicep by another. His punch weakened. Another guard grabbed his arm. Two came from behind and kicked him in his leg.
Apart from fighting, the guards around Olcan were another problem. Even if he was to attack Olcan, they would get to him before he could do that. And this court doesn't support his fighting style. It's a large room with no pillars that he can hang on around. "Lord Olcan, I am betrothed to your daughter. She defied me. Isn't it only natural that I watch you punish her?" "Oh! I see. You were expecting me to punish her?" Olcan stood up. He dusted his clothes. Amoux saw him raise his garment up and…"I won't be punishing my daughter," Amoux heard Olcan speak right beside him."So fast!" Amoux cried within himself. "You are the fool who couldn't win the heart of my daughter in the last four months. Let her belong to the person who captivates her heart," Lord Olcan said."And you won't be standing when I am beside you," Olcan inhaled and shivered. Amoux felt pain in his nostrils. It went from his nostrils right to his brain. A shrill pain. An instinct that told him how much of a danger h
Ashina is all alone in her room, sleeping. She doesn't know anything going on around her, not to talk of things going on miles from her. The Ultimate Alpha and his brother sat down in their court room. Worried about why Beowulf had to fall in love with the daughter of Olcan. They know of the relationship between their pack and Olcan. "You think Olcan would agree?" Adalwolf asked. "Would he have another choice?" Audolf smiled."It's not about that. You know what have happened," "You should not be the one scared. You did nothing wrong," Audolf consoled his elder brother. "Yes! I know," Adalwolf replied. He appears as old as the oldest priest in Noguchi but he is the same age as Olcan. They used to know each other and be friends while they were young. But position and family made each other realize that they can't be friends forever. One has to hate on each other. Olcan Pack has to hate on the Ultimate pack. It's compulsory. It's necessary. It's inevitable and only so much can be d
Ashina woke up from her bath tub calmly. She stood up slowly. The water in her bathtub has emptied. She had removed the little knob that connects it to the drainage before she slept. She would not like to drown. When she even wanted to die, death didn't come. And now there is a reason for her to live. There is a ray of hope in her existence, and she didn't want to die yet. "This feeling I had, was it what Cathulf and others were talking about?" She asked herself."These maids have really gone beyond what I have felt. We need to discuss more. Especially when it comes to charming men," she concluded. She stood up and went closer to her bed. She could hear faint sounds of people arguing from her father's courtroom. "God knows what they are talking about now!" She picked up the cloth on a stand beside her bed. She wore it. She went to her mirror. She straightened her hair. Put on her scarf and put it around her neck. She left her room, heading towards her mother's room. "Lady Ashina!"