I had snuckaway from the mansion with the help of an anti-scent spray after grabbing some food from the kitchen. I only had to knock one guard unconscious before I shifted, holding my bag in my mouth as I ran into the dark, the urge to find my little princess rushing through my veins.
I’m coming, Kataleya…
I relaxed my mind, letting the glow of the shining moon sink into my white fur, praying that Selene guided me to her. I had nothing in mind, no destination, but to follow my instincts. My wolf was on edge, reeling to go, and I knew she wanted to find our pup just as much as I did. I was heading south, and I sped up, not stopping. If that was where I was being guided, that’s where I’d go. It was all I could really follow anyway, and I just prayed it was the right way…
I will find you, my baby. I promise.
His Irritation
Unknown POV
Ifrowned, watching my father pace the room in anger as I stood against the wall; chin up, shoulders back, hands crossed behind my back, ready and paying attention to whatever he might say.
He took his jacket and gloves off, revealing his burnt skin. The side of his face was burned, too, but it wasn’t as bad as the rest of his body. People found him quite scary, with his skin all raw and burnt. The burns didn’t look normal either; they had an angry red shade to them despite them being there since before I was even born. But Father was still the best, the strongest, and the most powerful.
“I asked you, men, to bring me the boy,” Father hissed, staring at the four men who looked almost identical to each other, with their flaming red hair and pale orangey eyes. Power exuded from them, but it didn’t match Father’s; nowhere near close.
“Alpha… we tried, but he wasn’t making it easy. The boy or this girl-”
“Did I ask you to talk back,hijo de puta?” Father spat, his powerful aura blanketing the room.
I looked down. No matter how angry he was, he wouldn’t hurt me… I kept my gaze straight ahead when Dad ripped through one of their necks. The gargling sound of choking and the strong smell of metallic blood filled the room, and I swallowed, trying not to gag. Father wanted me there so I learned exactly how to keep order within our people. Father was strict and dangerous; he was the perfect alpha, one I wanted to become just like when I was old enough. He was my role model. A true king.
I glanced at the body of the man he had killed emotionlessly.
“Tell me, mijo, if an order is given, what do we do?” Father’s cold glare was on me, and I smiled confidently, making sure no emotion reached my eyes.
“We complete it by all means necessary. There is no such thing as failure,” I replied emotionlessly.
“That’s my son.” Father’s glare returned to the other three men. “The girl is useless, without even an ounce of power or aura within her. The Lycan won’t care if she’s collateral damage. She’s not his heir!”
“King… forgive me for speaking up, but from what we have been told, the Lycan actually loves his children. I think he will want her back,” one of the men replied quietly. Father’s lips curled in disgust, his burned skin stretching as he did so.
“She’s a girl! I don’t think anyone will come for her! She is useless to me!”
I frowned, tilting my head. A girl? I didn’t know that they had managed to bring one of the Lycan’s children… albeit the wrong one. I had heard of his abilities even from across the ocean. He was said to be a force to be reckoned with.Well, I guess he hasn’t met Father.
“Padre… it’s worth a try. If it doesn’t work, just kill her and send him the video,” I shrugged. Father smirked coldly, his eyes full of burning rage and pride.
“That’s an idea.” He turned his gaze on the other three, his hatred and anger growing tenfold.
I frowned. I wanted to see the girl… the child of a Lycan. Was she powerful? People said they could already sense my aura, although I was only ten.
“May I see her?” Father looked at me, frowning as if he had not expected that request.
“Very well. You may.” He said, “Take him!”
One of the men nodded, bowing his head to Father before I made my way out of the room, pausing for him to walk ahead and lead the way. I had no idea where she was kept, after all. I wouldn’t deny that I was curious to see her.
“Alpha Prince, she’s in the basement.”
I raised an eyebrow with curiosity. A basement in this place? I didn’t even know there was one. We had been away from our home for the last year… but Father had important work here, more so with this Lycan.
We walked through the pantry, and Rodrigo unlocked the huge padlock. I was a little curious. If she was nothing special, then why was she kept under such security? The metal door screeched open.
“I’ll manage alone from here, Rodrigo. Wait upstairs,” I said emotionlessly.
I wasn’t sure how old she was, but I was sure even if she was older than me, I could take her if she tried anything funny. Clearly, Rodrigo thought the same as he didn’t argue. I walked down the stairs, and the scent of cherry blossoms and a soft cotton breeze filled my nose. I frowned. That wasn’t exactly what I was expecting a Lycan’s hybrid to smell like. I scanned the darkness down below. There was a small arch that led to the toilet and sink, but then the rest of the room was empty.
