She Who Got Rejected ✔️

Chapter 21.2

Part 21.2

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"Anyway," pagtutuloy ko, "There's no harm if we trace the whereabouts of the five victims, and while we do, kapag may napalapit na pack territory, why not visit and interrogate them too? We could be doing both simultaneously."

No one disagreed with that, at least, not out loud.

"To northwest tomorrow then." mutawi ni Kaizon.

I professionally nodded at him. While investigating the crime scene, that's where the victims' footprints and scents came from. "We could also dropped by The Council's HQ along the way."

Tumango pabalik si Kaizon, gratitude on his eyes. Kaagad kong inalis ang titig sa kaniya at napadako ito kay Alekxus. He's staring at me as if I kicked him in the gut.

"You two now sharing secrets?" he asked coldly, voice slightly raised.

I know it's overwhelming for him to control himself at that moment.

"Alpha Oleander needs Red Hood's help on a private issue. Saka baka may impormasyon rin tayong makuha sa Council na makakatulong sa misyon." I explained more than I needed to.

"Go ahead then." nag-inat ng katawan si Alekxus at tumayo. I watched his stiffed movements which were failing to mask his anger. "Their path lead us nearer to the Weeping Willow Brook."

Weeping Willow Brook is a forested section always covered with thick mists, vines of all lengths and sizes along with a very thick vegetation. At its center is a rarely disturb brook. The same place is also infested by rogues, werewolves who had gone insane.

Walang hierarchy ang mga rogues. They work independently. Hindi rin sila namimili ng kalaban, they mostly fight among themselves. That's why bones and decaying remains of rogues fertilized the soil at the Weeping Willow Brook.

May mga kwentong pantakot sa bata ang nagsasabing matataba raw ang mga halaman doon dahil sa mga naaagnas na katawan na nagsisilbing fertilizer. That reminds me of original Grimm's Fairy Tale graphic and gore depictions.

"Hindi tayo papasok roon hangga't hindi kailangan." sabi ni Kaizon.

Nagpaputok lang si Alekxus ng leeg at nagsimulang maglakad papalayo sa bonfire. "Don't say I didn't warn you. I'm outta here." Kumaway ito habang patuloy ang paglalakad. "A cold, night bath should blow off some steam."

Hindi ko sigurado kung nakalayo na ba si Alekxus nang sinabi ni Kaizon, "Fuckin' spoiled brat always in need of momma's bath."

Napatayo ako na ikinagulat ni Kaizon. "That's my friend." saad ko. "I don't like it when he's being bad mouthed by anyone."

Nagsimula na rin akong maglakad sa direksyon ni Alekxus.

"Where do you think you are you going?" malamig na tanong ni Kaizon.

Nagkiskisan ang ngipin ko sa inis. "Wherever I want to, Alpha Oleander."

I left Kaizon to find my sulking friend. Pinangati na ako at marami nang nahawing sanga bago tuluyang muli siyang makita.

However, I suddenly halt on my track when I saw Alekxus' state. Narinig niya rin ako at ngayon ay nakatitig sa akin. Nag-aaakyat baba ang titig niya sa katawan ko.

Alekxus is naked, the lower half of his body submerge in a smooth flowing river. He has completely turned to face me. I now have a good view of his glistening wet chest moving with his deep breaths. Rivulets of water droplets cascaded over his six-pack abs.

Wala akong ideya kung bakit napapansin ko ang mga detalye na 'yan. All I know is, nasorpresa ako.

Inakala kong nagbibiro lang siya na maliligo, besides it's really cold tonight. Kung alam ko na tototohanin niya 'yon, bakit ko naman susundan ang isang taong maliligo?

Alekxus stared at me with so much need on his eyes. Inangat niya ang kanang kamay mula sa tubig, stretching that hand in my direction. Beckoning me to come to him, Alekxus seduced in a husky voice, "Come here, my Redemption." Napasinghap ako. My body suddenly feel as if it's heating up. "I'm cold." he added. "And I need you." With that confession, an ache pools at the place between my legs.

I found myself walking to Alekxus Oxalis as if I'm on a trance.