Chapter 27: An Alpha's Order
Chapter twenty-seven: An Alpha's Order
Elena
Alisha opened up to me and found solace in me and I was snapping at her like other Pack members did. I was placing my own personal and internal emotions on her, she wasn't the one I was upset with, she was the only person in this whole Pack that actually made being here bearable.
"I am sorry, Alisha. I am not upset with you, I just have a lot going on in my mind and I am just overwhelmed." She looked at me and offered me a small smile.
"I can only imagine what you must have been going through right now. I don't know if I would ever be strong enough to handle a situation like yours. It takes a lot of strength and courage to stay." She said to me.
But was I going to stay? Was I really going to continue to live within this Pack while I watched Bernard mate with someone else? Could I really do that? I knew the answer to that and it pained my wolf to even think of it.
I couldn't live through something like that, I couldn't stand to watch him go through all of this. It would not only ruin me but it would kill me. Rejection was not an easy process for a wolf because I knew that eventually, he would reject me. He could not be married to Helen without rejecting me first.
"May I ask you a question?" I nodded.
"Go ahead," I muttered.
"Will you allow him to go through the wedding and mating?" I opened my mouth ready to reply but I quickly closed it. I didn't even know what I was going to say at the moment.
Of course, I don't want him to marry Helen but that decision is completely out of my hands. If I had it my way, Helen wouldn't even be anywhere in this Pack. I haven't met her and yet my wolf disliked her.
"I don't know what I will do, Alisha. Of course, I don't want him to go through the mating. I am his one true mate, after all, it should be me that he mates with but our story is too complicated. There is a lot more to this than just choosing each other. He made a vow to marry her as unmated wolves do and if an Alpha gives his words, he must honour it at all times. He can't break his vow to Helen's father, it would not only shame him but shame this Pack as well." I explained to her.
"But, you are his true mate. Surely the vow can be overlooked, it is not right that he is to mate with someone whom the moon goddess hadn't chosen for him. You are the true Luna." Her words struck me hard like stone.
Technically, I am the true Luna, I am meant to be one of the leaders of this Pack. I never thought in my entire life that my mate could have been an Alpha. Often, Alphas mated to those who were high ranking, either the daughter of an Alpha or Beta. It is not common for an Alpha to mate with a low-ranking wolf much more than a lone wolf like me. Maybe, the moon goddess made a mistake because, on paper, Helen is exactly what Bernard needs. I came with too much baggage to be his Luna. I wasn't raised to be a leader like her, I was raised by two omega wolves who knew nothing about leading a Pack.
A few hours ago, I settled my mind and decided that I was going to stay and fight, now I am thinking differently again. Leaving now felt like the best option, it would take off the burden of him having to reject me, and this way he could comfortably get to be with Helen. I didn't want to leave but I felt like I needed to.
Those wolves that waited for me at the boundaries, were out there and I knew they would be back. It was only a matter of time but for now, they would regroup and heal from the injuries Bernard inflicted on them. I am sure they would be needing at least a few days to heal completely. The bite of an Alpha was one of the most lethal things for an ordinary wolf, it took a while before it could be healed. If I left within the next twenty-four hours, I would have a good chance of getting away and finding a new place to call home for the next few weeks.
"I am not your Luna, Alisha." I muttered as I continued packing the remaining of my things.
"Yes, you are." She walked up to me hesitantly.
"You are the Alpha's true mate and therefore, you are my true Luna and I will treat you as such. You are no longer a lone wolf, Elena, you are a Luna and you were born to be one." She said to me and I was about to respond but we heard a knock on the door.
"Come in." I answered.
Liam walked into the room with a gentle smile on his face. He looked between Alisha and me and then looked at the boxes lying on the bed. His brows furrowed in question as he pointed to them.
"I was asked to leave this room. Apparently, it belongs to Helen, Alpha Bernard's mate." I said to him, he nodded his head but I could see the slight crease in his forehead showing that he was not pleased with the development.
"Is Bernard alright?" I asked and he nodded.
"He is doing just fine, he is a stubborn bastard so even if death were to knock on his door, he would shut it and tell it to fuck off," Liam responded, Alisha let out a small snicker which was a sound I never heard from her before. With each passing moment I spent with her, I got to see more and more of her personality. It is a shame that the rest of the Pack members didn't get to witness just how amazing she is.
"That is good." I sighed in relief.
"He should rest and regain his strength. He battled four wolves tonight and even though he is an Alpha, I knew it must not have been an easy task." I muttered.
He fought bravely and my heart swelled with pride. I loved the fact that he protected me as his own life depended on it. It made me feel wanted and seen.
"I am actually here to let you know that he is awake now and he is asking for you." My heart thudded in my chest.
"But, isn't Helen with him?" I asked.
"Yes, she is but he asked for you specifically. You were actually the first thing he asked as soon as he regained consciousness. Normally, he would have asked for a status report and sent out wolves to find those that attack you." He said and I could sense suspicion in his voice but whatever he was really wanting to ask, he kept it to himself. I didn't want to lie to him but I also knew I couldn't tell him the truth if he asked about my connection with Bernard. I already told one person and that is enough.
"I think it is best if I just stay here and let Helen and Bernard be together. After all, a wolf needs his mate close by." From my peripheral vision, I could see Alisha's gaze on me. Her thoughts were so loud that I could practically hear them from where I stood.
"Sorry, no can do. That is an Alpha's order." Liam said.
"But I have to take my belongings downstairs and there are quite a few boxes here." I tried to make an excuse.
"I can do that," Alisha interjected.
"I am used to doing work like this, so it won't be a problem for me." She uttered.
What is she doing? On whose side is she?
"Perfect." Liam clapped his hands.
"Now, come along with me, he is waiting for you." I wanted to fight him on this because I didn't want to run into Helen in the hospital. I am not yet ready to meet her and I am certainly not in the mood to see Bernard after everything I put him through.
"Okay," I relented.
Liam and I left the room and made our way to the hospital. With each step towards the building, l felt my chest starting to tighten. My palms were sweating and my head was spinning. It is time to face the consequences of my actions.
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