The Mallapers Are Rising: A Rejected Werewolf Story

Chapter Forty Five

Alpha Reaper's Point Of View

I can sense that whatever Drew has discovered is worrying Reed. Reed isn't someone to kick up a fuss unless it is necessary, so for him to fetch us in such a frantic state worries me. I can feel that his wolf is antsy, which is causing mine to feel on edge. My connection with Reed isn't just one of a bond between an Alpha and a Gamma but it is a bond shared by twins. I have always felt his emotions more when they are stronger. 

When the world abandoned me, Reed found me. I would never be able to repay his kindness, I would never be able to sacrifice what he has for me. A part of me feels guilty for keeping secrets from him. I can feel his frustration at tolerating Alexander, his sadness at not being able to protect me. He can't get over that his best friend betrayed him and caused his sister harm. However as time passes and my bond cements with Alexander, his resolve is beginning to disappear. 

As we approach the Pack hospital which is attached to the back of the main pack house, I can feel Reed's steps quicken which has caused all of us to keep up with his pace. I steal a quick glance at Leyla who is equally as concerned at Reed's erratic and frantic appearance. I can't help but steal glances at my child, she's beautiful and strong. My heart is filled with love but equally filled with regret at not raising her. All I can do is embrace the present and hope for a better future. One where I may see my child grow further into adulthood. 

The power she is displaying is incredible. She truly was blessed by the goddess. As I spent time with Alexander when we have finished training we will often treat to my office where I will question him about Leyla and what her upbringing was like. He told me the times he would spend playing with her and Ryan. He told me about Nona and how she was extremely close to the woman who raised her. He reassured me that she was loved and he always thought she would make an excellent Luna. 

Other times we would spend talking about the Mallapers and he would ask me about my pack members, in which I would tell him about the corruption that is hidden across the Kingdom. My pack housed many rejected wolves, many of whom were Omega's or slaves. I explained to him the abuse some of them suffered until they were rescued by my pack. When I explained their pain, I would see him furrow his brow or his eyes would look down in disappointment. I would look at his face which would show nothing but shame for what he allowed to happen across his Kingdom. 

Alexander would share with me his shame for what he did to me. Often he would apologise endlessly into the night never expecting forgiveness because he too could not forgive himself. As each minute and second past he didn't realise my cold heart was slowly melting. As each day past I found myself forgiving him. However the words were stuck in my throat so I would try each day to show him with my actions that I was giving him a chance to right his wrongs. I always remember my mother saying that actions speak louder than words. 

My thoughts were interrupted by Reed pushing open the double doors that led to the small pack hospital. The place usually held no scent other than disinfectant, but today there was something more that was lingering in the air. The smell was disgusting, it smelt like burning flesh and sewer. My nose wrinkled in detest. Both Alexander and Leyla held the same look of disgust as we made our way through the small ward. 

Alexander was quick to bring his arm to his nose. "God, what is that awful smell." He spoke. I looked at Leyla who was wrenching, I could see how she was trying to hold back as she started gaging on the air that filled the room. 

I quickly turned to reed who was pinching his nose. "Evacuate the premise immediately, if we are all reacting like this, imagine what the sick must be feeling like. Get them to the opposite side of the house." I instructed Reed. 

"Drew is in the lab. I'll get on it right away." Reed responded. 

"Make sure no one enters here either. Tell the nurses and doctors to take what they need and go. If they need anything else tell them to mind link you and we can make arrangements." I say as I try to heave down the sick that is wanting to escape my mouth.