Chapter Six

**Mon, May 30, 2022**

Malachi's P.O.V.
“Huff. It all started on Malachi's first birthday.” James begins with a sigh.
My seat felt uncomfortable as James utter those words, for some reason it felt like I was sitting on nails;and no matter how much I shifted my weight; it still pierces through the thickness of my jeans. What those he mean?, Is it my fault that he uprooted us from our home; I can't believe this; like he said it was my first birthday, so I can't be hold accountable for his decision as a parent, yet still, I felt slightly responsible as he continues his unloading.
“Lora and I were so happy to have produce a love child; our little family was coming together, and I was finally starting to making a name for myself; after I left your pack. Things were going great and all the chips were falling in to place, but you know how the humans always say; it can't always be hearts and rainbow” he pauses to take a deep breath before continuing. “ On his first birthday something happened that wasn't normal; there was this hairy feeling of impending doom through the entire day and a slight vibration that buzz around him before it came crashing down, you felt it earlier today; the undeniable blast of power that came from him which That compels you to do as he says, and to the unbearable need to submit to him.” He pauses before asking.
“You felt it, Colton!” He asks while looking from Colton to Mary-lee.
“Yes, we felt it” they confirm.
“Just like you did others felt it too, but at that time; and at such a tender age, it was more vigorous, and it exceeded it's out reached across the pack land. It would hold pack members hostage for hours when he got too upset, which didn't sit well with Alpha Trent. He didn't like the idea of a baby holding that much power over him and his pack; so he planned with the elders, some witches, and warlocks to eradicate Malachi and us,” he told us.
And, Mary-lee right hands quickly cover her mouth in shock while The mutt's hands clench into a tight fist as his jaws constrict at his dear friend who conjures up the past events of his life; I too felt immense bitterness toward this unknown Alpha.
“Grrr” Alistair growls his hatred as Hayden secure his hold on my tense.
“So we left everything behind and ran for our lives before his plan could bear any fruit. But running wasn't enough for him because he wanted us dead and that was that; so for Nineteen years we have been running; never trusting anyone or staying in one place too long, But he recently found us again in Lockwood ---” Colton interrupts.
“What. Why didn't you call me from the beginning?” Colton bickers with rage, “I could have help, we are best friends, damn it!” He shouts.
I didn't know how to feel, my muscles feels constricted under my skin, and a small part of me feels utterly enraged at this pathetic Alpha and his vendetta against us. But an even bigger part felt shame and regret for blaming my parents. For repeatedly calling James a coward when I didn't know the full story, the shame, and guilt was excruciating;I mean, how could I belittle them when I was the reason we did have an ordinary life?
“ You were just crowned the Alpha and had big dreams for the pack, plus I would rather not burden you” James responds to Colton.
“That's no excuse. We're best friends; you call when you're in trouble and I come running, That's what we do.” He said dryly.
“I know. But---” James tries to say.
“No buts.” Colton interrupts.
“Huff” James sighs with guilt.
“This is my fault,” I whisper.
There's no denying it; it was my fault Tommy didn't have a normal childhood, I rob my little brother of his youth; I was to be blamed. A darkness cloud my mind as I fell farther into my despair and the guilt took root in the depths of me to bear its rotten fruits as Alistair whine and howl at the emotions. For the first time in a long time I really looked at my dad; his eyes sunk deep into his skull and the worry bags hang heavy underneath them, the Sclera of his eyes looked slightly bloodshot from lack of sleep. His body hunch over the table in a tired manner as he picks at his damage nails, His whole demeanor looked worn-out. Lora didn't look any different with her unkept hair and wondering eyes, They both looked like the old minivan we came here in.
“What. No mal you didn't do anything,” Lora try to reassure me, but I didn't respond; because I knew what I did.
“You didn't cause this; my job is to protect you always.” James concludes with conviction as unleash tears blur my vision.
“I did this., I destroyed my parent's life, Alistair” I whimper, but Alistair only lament in shame.
“ They should hate me, why didn't they hate me? I blame them for something they're innocent of, I judge them wrongfully and crucify them for nothing; they should hate me.” I rant in my head…
Furthermore, I can feel Hayden's anxiety slowly build before he moans his discomfort, but I was too off the rails to pay him any attention; the guilt diminish all logical judgment I had left. But, suddenly, a zeal feeling flow through me to ingest the guilt in warmth, he softly licks at my neck while sensually drawing his fingers through my hair; I focus my energy on him. My once inflexible body loosens up and a mellow feeling lingered in me.
“Wait, when you say Alpha Trent, are you talking about the Alpha of the river pack?” Mary-lee asks out of the blue. Instantly, my attention is pull back to their conversation.
“Yes.” My parents both chimed simultaneously.
“Oh shit.” Colton gasp.
“What is it” dad question.
“Don't freak out, but he and a few of his pack officials could arrive anytime soon for Hayden's coronation” he answered cautiously.
“What.”
The last remainder of color drain from his face; leaving behind a ghostly look. He swiftly jumps to his feet pulling Lora with him, mom cling to her mate in fear and our link pulse with an edgy awareness. The need to protect my family and mate course through me as my back straighten and my muscles harden; I cling Hayden to me as my defensive mechanism settled in. I was now ready for anything.
“Hold no, James, he can't hurt you or your family here.” Colton hurry to ensure his friend.
“Yes. Colton is right, this pack is much stronger than his; so he wouldn't dare try anything, but to be on the safe side you guys shouldn't attend Hayden's coronation” Mary-lee suggest.
Immediately, Hayden's slow licks stops, and he quickly pulled away to glare at his mom; before hissing through clench teeth “What. No. I need to claim my mate at my ceremony; so that, everyone can see that their Alpha has found his mate.”
“ Honey, he can't be at your coronation tonight if Trent's there” she reasons with a hint of shock.
“Then uninvite him” he sasses.
“It doesn't work like that, boy.” The mutt grinds out.
“Then I am not going” my little brat said with conviction.
“WHAT. You are fucking going, even if I have to drag you there”.
A growl bellows from me as my canines descend; I was already on edge, so him threatening Hayden only push me to protect him at all cost; then there's the fact that I don't like the mutt. All eyes turn to me in anticipation as they waited for me to lose it; I didn't. Somehow I managed to put a lid on my powers and my canines retracts. Hayden green eyes ignite with a flame as he gazes at me with pride and admiration as a sleek smile form on his lip before he returns his gaze to the others.
“Am not leaving him” the brat tells.
“Malachi, please talk to him; it's not safe for you and your family, especially your little brother” his mom begs, but I didn't respond to her. What am I to say to him; I don't want him to leave me; call me selfish, but It burns when he is not near.
“I will do no such thing” I finally respond.
“Son be reasonable, his mother is right; you being there is dangerous for you and the family” James pleads with me.
Even though, I can't bear not being near him; it seems like the right thing to do is to let him go without me, rather I like it or not. But, bit by bit, my resolution diminish to dust and I slowly turn him to me. With my hands resting on his lower back; I pull him to me and his beautiful lips parted to Huff out a soft breath. His piercing green eyes bore in to mine as he waits patiently for me to speak; he breathtaking. His beauty is something to admire; the goddess surely bless me with some special. Snapping from my mini trance, I quickly cleared my throat before speaking, and my voice took on a soothing tone as I bring my right hand to cup his left cheek.
“What they are saying might not seem fair, but it's the right thing to do; I will be right here when you get back”
“What no!!!. It hurts when you are not near me; we can't.” he argues.
“I know, but it's the right thing to do. I promise I won't leave; I will be right here” I counter with a charming smile.
“Promise you will?” The questions with uncertainty.
“Promise” I replied while producing my pinky finger to him; that he quickly caught with his as a sheepish smile spread across his face and my hand returned to his back to rub him soothingly.
Even though, Alistair didn't agree to this decision, he tried to play it cool and keep his distaste from pouring out over our link; I too wasn't please with it, but it had to be done. Hayden return his head to its previous position, and even though I wish he would continue his innocent licking, he didn't.
“Okay, so we know what has been happening over the years, but what I am curious to know is what exactly is he; because I can smell that he is just an ordinary wolf” Colton curiously ask.
“We don't know what he is; all we know is that he is our son” Lora replies.
“Maybe we can get elder Alden to have a look at him” Mary-lee suggest and Hayden stiffen a little.
Did this elder do something to him?; why did his body become so rigid at the mention of his name? I will have to ask him when we are alone, but regardless of what he did, rather good or bad; he will be added to my shit list.
“It's safe?” Lora inquire.
“Elder Alden is the high priest in our pack; it's beyond safe, Lora” Colton finish.
“As long as mal is okay with it” she tells him.
And, my eyes shifted to Colton; only to find he's already glaring daggers at me, it's obvious that he loathe me, but the feeling is mutual; because I hated him just as much. He cocks an eyebrow at me and I mimic his movements, there's no way my petty ass was going to agree to see an elder that my mate obviously hated without the mutt begging me to.
“ So are y---” he tried to say, but I interrupt him.
“Nnnnnooooo” I stretch the single word out for emphasis and Hayden's giggles vibrates from him in a fit.
“You little piece of shit” he spit bitterly, and I only stare dead in his eyes.
“Malachi Jay Mercy” Lora calls out.
“Okay fine, I will see the elder dude” I said dryly.
Eventually, the small meeting came to an end; because the Trop had to rush off to Hayden's coronation, but before they left they got an omega to escort us to our room in the south wing. So, I was now currently standing in a massive room with a balcony that overlooked the forest just behind the house. From where I stood, I can see the festivities of Hayden's coronation as smooth white light dance through the leafs of the oversized trees.
The milk white wall glow underneath the light that came from the ceiling; the oversize bed covered with a black comforter rest in the center against a wall that face the doorway with two nightstand an either sides. To the far corner of my left sat a television that occupies the wall before the bed. A fluffy black and white carpet covered my feet in a blanket of warmth, and to my left rest a considerable chest of drawer took residence between two closed doors.
I slowly walk to the door to the left; I swing it open to a slightly empty walking closet; on the top shelf of the closet lay a few blanket and linens. I don't waste any time in the closet, as I took an underwear from my duffle bag before dropping it in a corner, Before moving to the next door. Not only that, but I open it and a nicely done en-suite bathroom presented its self.
A huge white bathtub takes residence in the center of the bathroom to face a floor length window that reviewed out the forest; it even has a standing shower. A large mirror covered the wall opposite to the tub and standing shower, just beneath the mirror rest a white marble double basin counter-top; It looked like something out of the movies.
“Fucking awesome” I cheer.
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*By:- Martin Crane.
Author's Notes.
Okay, so that there's no confusion, if you see an () asterisk or star whenever you may call it. I will be using it as a means to switch from scene one in a chapter. So if you're reading, and you see a six asterisk, it doesn't mean the chapter as end;it's a tactic I will be using for transition.
For example, (Monday Tuesday).
I don't know if I confuse you guys because I am a bit confused myself. Anyway as promised here is the Malachi POV part two. This was the easiest chapter I have ever written, and I had so much fun, So I hope you guys like it.
Huff.
Positive messages.
(Set goals. Push yourself. Move. Don't quit. No excuses. Be spectacular. You got this.)

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