Freedom for a day

Fenrir's POV



You are a confused man, Fenrir. Yes, yes I am. I really am a confused man. I mean, just look at it—ever since I set eyes on her, I have never let Marsai out of my sight. I put all sorts of restraints on her, rules, guards, anything that made sure that even if she moved an inch. I would be aware, and then out of the blue, I open the doors wide open for her to waltz, if she so pleases, right out.



Isn't that confusing?



Now, why I did it? I honestly do not know. Because Marsai is capable of running away right this very second and I'm not going to stop her, because I took off all restraints on her, why? I don't fucking know.

I wonder if it was because of what happened at the dungeon, I sighed, running my hands through the hair that keeps falling on my face.



Taking a deep breath, I leaned lazily on the soft leather chair in the reception room, in the Alpha chambers. Right by my side was a silver trolley and in it was a bottle of some exotic drink made from dried berries and a little bit of alcohol, not nearly enough to get me tipsy though, so I poured myself a glass.

Scenes of what happened earlier came rushing into my mind as I let it sink in. I had almost lost Marsai, she had been ready—no, she had already rejected me as her mate…Goodness! How ironic is it? I found out to my utmost joy that Marsai, my wife, my Luna turns out to be my mate. Luck had finally shone on me, that was until she decided to reject me.



"Damn.." I sighed again as I downed the whole glass and poured myself another. It's a good thing I acted fast because I honestly cannot imagine a life without her…. without Marsai. I've grown so fond of her, even if she is literally the most infuriating woman I have ever—



"Milord?" Immediately I snapped out of my thoughts to look at my side. Bowing deeply on one knee was a palace guard.



"What do you want?" I asked in slight annoyance as I glared down at him, giving him the signal to get up and tell me what the fuck he thought he was doing, interrupting my thoughts.



"Forgive me, Milord for barging in on you" he bowed again. "I just came to inform you that the Luna has left the house…alone"



Oh, I gulped. A saddened feeling suddenly enveloped me. I turned away from the guard and stared ahead…ahead into. nothingness. So…she finally left. I mean…I gave her the freedom and she did use it…so, she left.

I downed the glass again and poured myself another, this time I filled it up to the brim. After I finish this one I'll make sure to get something stronger, more intoxicating. The guard didn't exist for me, right now, in fact, no one did.



Heavens…I feel so…so—



"Umm…Alpha?" There he goes again with the interruption! This time, I didn't even have the mental strength to look or even answer him. Should I be worried? Marsai has left me to go out there on her own…

"Alpha," the guard's voice came, yet again. "The Luna left for the Beta's home"



Huh? She didn't run away forever?? Well! That's good—wait, a minute…did he just say the Beta's home? As in Beta Rudolph's home? Rudolph's home?!



"What is…what is she going to do there?" I asked in a slight panic, dropping the glass in my hand on the silver trolley as I immediately stood up. Was she going to see her friends? Or…was she…



Take a deep breath, Fenrir. It's not that deep.



I looked back at the guard, "Come here, what's your name?"



"Aaron, Milord," he answered, stepping forward.



"Okay, Aaron" I knew I would forget it the second he left this place, but whatever…"I want you to do something for me"



"Anything, Milord"



I smiled satisfactorily, " Good. I want you to follow the Luna, and keep an eye on her for me." I said, my voice taking up a deeper tone, "Make sure she's protected at all times and all costs. If so much as a strand of hair on her head is hurt, your head will go for it."



"Understood, Milord!" He saluted before bowing and leaving immediately. I groaned lightly to myself, I could see him visibly shaking as I laid my threat, it wasn't a threat though as I meant every word.

I stretched as I began to walk around the room. Well, actually I paced around the room. It's not my fault, my nerves are all over the place. I'm worried about Marsai and I'm more worried that her other friend… Leah, is it? Leah. I'm worried She might brainwash Marsai into actually leaving me.



I sighed, suddenly feeling frustrated. The kind of frustration that literally weakens your soul. Leah can be a huge influence on Marsai, and what if she actually leaves? Then what? What will I do?



"Ahh…heavens" I exclaimed before collapsing tiredly back on the chair. There's nothing to do, I was the one who set her free, now I just have to watch and see if she comes back to me.



Marsai's POV



It was quite a long way to the Beta's house on foot but I really didn't mind at all. It has been so long since I had taken a walk and I could already feel my wolf itching to get out for a run and feel the cool breeze on my fur. But I had to keep it in, I didn't want anyone knowing who I was, another reason for the scarf.

I had gotten a long green woolen scarf that used to belong to my mother and wore it on my head, making sure to cover my face, leaving only my eyes which, again, weren't too visible because the scarf was drawn down my forehead. I also made an effort to braid my hair and hide it under the scarf with only a few strands standing out. Also in an effort to keep myself hidden from the public eye, I wore the most simplest dress I could find: an olive green, long and slightly pleated dress with full sleeves. I was finally ready to step into the town.



Now, before I had left the Alpha house, when I heard from Clara that every restriction on me was off…I was so shocked that I didn't know what to say for a couple of seconds. I kept looking at Clara like she'd spoken in a language I didn't understand. What might have…possessed Fenrir to take such a decision? It was really too good to be true! And before I would find out it was all some kind of dream where he was just pretending to be nice, I immediately left to see my friends. Who knew when I would get the opportunity again.



It seemed today I was just in for more and more surprises. First, it was Fenrir giving me all the time I needed to be able to willingly address him as my mate, not doing it by force as he always did which was more than a surprise. Then it was him giving me the freedom of unrestricted movement and now this….

I stopped as my eyes roamed around from where I stood, taking in the view. The pack house was such a quaint little beauty; it seemed the sun had shone more brightly here, melting away some of the snow, already alerting everyone that soon, spring will be here. Pack members walked about looking happy and content. They were open stalls and shops selling items from foodstuffs down the most intriguing little artifacts. Everything seemed so normal….so harmonious.



I don't understand.



What was….how could this be? Shouldn't this place resemble a mourning home right now? Why were the people so untouched, or did they not receive the news of my parent's murder?! How can they act like every thing is so fucking normal??



I don't know if it was anger or hurt but something was tugging at my chest enough to bring tears to my eyes. I took a deep breath as I walked deeper into the town, where everything was just as peaceful and harmonious like every uneventful day.

It seemed these werewolves didn't even care about their late Alpha and Luna. It was very surprising and not in a good way. Imagine if this pack behaved normally, what about the next pack? Or the next? Did all of the Crescent Moon Pack not care?