He wondered who would even allow people to take such an oath. He wondered why the priests are repulsive towards all the werewolves in Noguchi."You will get the answers soon," the elderwolf said immediately."A reply. Will I get a reply that will determine my fate if I refuse a woman from the Ultimate," he asked, hoping to reject whatever spiritual wife he is to be given. "You can't refuse. It's the culture," the Elderwolf said, looking deep into the fire. His jaw resting on his back palm. His hands are on his walking stick. And he rocks forth and back despite being on a wooden chair. "What about the woman's fate? And my choice to either procreate or not?" He said, calming his rage."Here in Noguchi, it's a world controlled by forces larger than fate or destiny. That's why we are always in packs," the Elderwolf said, smiling. "And what are these forces?" "Culture and duty,""Culture? An agreement of old laws. Laws are made by wolves, aren't they," "Yes, they are," Elderwolf repl
"Do you take joy in delays?" Dinar asked Cathulf. That was a way of reprimanding Cathulf for her late comings without making Ashina take it out on both of them. "I'm sorry, my Lady," Cathulf knelt, apologizing. Ashina nodded and she stood up. Even if everyone knows how slow Cathulf can be when it comes to observing her duties, how much disregard she has for the punctuality of time, they still love her for her meticulousness. But it's not the love that is making Ashina overlook the lateness. But the interest of what is to come, or what she would gain in the coming minutes. She is going to the town, the market to be precise, to see Beowulf. Her man. Or someone she is dying to see. Someone who would be the way out of her misery. And the only thing that could have stopped her didn't. Her father didn't stop her, so nothing would now.Ashina, Cathulf, and Dinar arrived at the market the same time they arrived days ago. The day is dark. Today is one of the long nights. It had started for a
"My lady!" Cathulf called out to Ashina. She couldn't hear. She walked away from Farkas. Unaware of her environment. "Lady Ashina!" Dinar called out. But she heard this time around. She didn't want to listen to them. Right now, the only thing she wants to do is what her heart tells her to do. To leave the Town. Nothing was interesting about it anymore. It's become a place of pain. "Grandmother said that I will always get what I want, as long as I put my heart and mind into it. Grandmother, you lied to me. I prayed for Beowulf.""Lady Ashina," Cathulf grabbed her hard. She brought her back to consciousness and made her aware of her environment. "My Lady, I know your fears. But it's not worth it. He hasn't picked her yet. He hasn't accepted his daughter yet." Cathulf comforted her. "It's all the same, isn't it?" Ashina said. Her voice faded. It's shaky. It's a bit croaky and not lively. She had lost her spirit.
It's not just enough that Ashina and her father already made Amoux realize that he has been wasting his time with her. Every gesture of love that he has shown her has not been appreciated. Everything has been for naught. Her father had blatantly accepted the situation that his daughter was in a friendship with the Ultimate Alpha's son. He had complained but no one had listened to him. Not even his father. It was like no one wants to listen to him. Days ago, it had been his turn to lead the attack on people in different parts of Noguchi. This would be a form of revolt against the Ultimate Alpha. "It won't just solidify your position in the coming government after the end of our plan, it will allow you to have more respect within our pack," his father had advised him after he reported Lord Olcan to him. It's obvious his father is scared of Lord Olcan. Or maybe his father had taken a compromise. Either way, he is not happy with his father's decision on the situation. But right at the
Amoux looked behind him. He saw the guards approaching. They were guards from the Ultimate pack. They weren't rushing. People were trying to get away from where Amoux was standing. He dropped Ashina who was nearly gaining her consciousness. He realised the situation he is in. Market guards who are definitely weaker than him, are before him. He could fight through them, but the Ultimate guards would have caught up with him by then. "Don't come closer," he warned. He held his claws at Ashina's neck. His eyes showed desperation. "I am Amoux of Hudun pack. Son of the Alpha. And there has been a misunderstanding," he explained. "She is my Felan to be. It's only an argument between us. Look, those are people from my pack. They dare not deny me," he pointed to Farkas and others he knew were from his pack. "Lord Amoux, you have disrupted the edict binding this market. It's a neutral place and no form of violence. We understand who you are. We know your father, but even he is not above the
Beowulf's memory isn't filled with the thought of the lady he met four days ago. In the past days, the only time he remembers her is during conversations with his mother. She had been the one talking about bringing home the perfect lady. She supports what Noguchi's culture stated. The ultimate Alpha will only marry a woman who wasn't influenced by the title. It doesn't matter if the ultimate Alpha loves her or not. Culture is culture. It must be obeyed. Beowulf knows this. But there's something he knows better. He is himself and deep in himself is the love for fun. He is going to have fun and be happy. Toy around as much as he can. And when the real time comes for him to take up the mantle of leadership, then he would stop. His interest in women hasn't been swayed by the punishment attached to pre-marital sex. Even though he doesn't do it to the awareness of the public. His love is something every Werewolf in the Ultimate pack knows, but they are too scared to mention it.. "I think
"It's not easy. I am tired. I can't wait to get freedom," Bollo mourned. It's been days that he has been coming to the woods to pick sesame seed for the Ultimate Luna. She told him it was important for her childbearing process which is scheduled to be in days. He feels tired and angry at the fact that he is alone here. He misses his friends. He no longer gets to go back to his family. Most of the time, he is always hanging out with the Ultimate Luna and Edon. But now, he isn't with them but just to get sesame seeds. He has gotten enough and needs to return. But something else was getting his attention. Earlier on, he heard a grunt and a light thud. He disposed of the thoughts of that. He thought it was just some animals or his thoughts. But the sounds keep coming as low moans. It sounded like someone was in pain. He dropped his bag of sesame seed and tiptoes towards the direction he thought it came from. He saw a snake curled up near a rabbit hole. A cobra. "Such a vile and disgus
It's no new thing that influential people are corrupt. Worse still if they are in a great position of power. And their children are the most horrible. They trample on the less powerful. The people know it's quite unfortunate to be the lesser werewolf. Everyone in Noguchi knows that people in power are evil. It's just that they have no other option than to accept such fortune they have been cursed with. Sassaba knows Beowulf's behaviors first hand. She's also heard about it from others. Some people did praise him. This she opened her ears, heart, and mind to. And others never spoke well about him even if he does the most chivalrous act. "He is proud," her best friend said of him. "He isn't. You just don't understand him," she defended him. "What's there to understand about him? They are all the same. These royals. Those people who were opportune to have great positions," Sassaba's friend spoke out of despise for every royals. "It's not like you know them all. Beowulf is different