“Then what?” I suddenly felt the urge to use honorifics as I know he never came here to help.
I only think he came here for his own benefit though if he did gave Ashira back to me, I will benefit from him, too.
His brow arch and smirk again. A very hideous and evil expression coming from him. “I know, as the father of the child, you can feel it, too. Your pup is surging a great amount of power. Something different from all the stealer child given birth in this world.” He paused and watched me. His eyes are intense, like he is reaching through my soul. I did not bother to speak and let him continue.
“I will give you back your mate, fix her, lift the curse and in exchange, I will take the strength of your child.”
“It’s still a month before the child will be born.”
“I need to absorb the power before the fetus formed completely. Looking at the size of your mate’s belly, the pup is starting to grow faster and the more it grows, the more it get stronger.”
He wanted to acquire the strength of my child. But why?
The Alpha King is the strongest of all, he didn’t need more strength.
Unless…
“Is there something I should know, Your Highness?” I decided to act brave and ask before its too late.
“Hmm, you know enough and that information is all I plan to share. So, what do you think? It’s not too much to ask, right?” he smiled with his eyes but all I can see is a mask above his face.
This is the only chance to save Ashira from the hellhole Elon made for us. Given that my pup will live, I don’t care about the power he holds as a stealer child.
I know there is something more behind this power that the Alpha King is bothered by it but I can’t see any reason to choose power over my mate’s peace. And mine.
“I’m sure you won’t give me time to think.” I tested.
His smile faded slowly and I was struck by his piercing blue eyes that my head ached from looking at it, making me bow my head to him.
This is the power of the Alpha King. He is making me bow without uttering a command, he need not to speak.
“I’m afraid I don’t have the time to wait, Aiden.”
Ack!
I coughed as the atmosphere suffocated me more.
“Do you agree to my terms?”
I don’t think I have any choice anyway. And I will always choose Ashira.
“I agree, Your Highness.” I didn’t need to bow my head because he already made me.
I’m being selfish right now. I know I’m choosing the easy way of bringing back Ashira to his usual self but there is no other option either. And I can only think of one thing…
I will have her back again…
Aiden’s POV
“I expected you to, Aiden.” said the Alpha King Zeron. “I will give you time to discuss this matter with your mate. I’ll be back in an hour and meet you and your Luna at this serene place.”
Discuss this with Ashira? Should I…?
“One last question, Your Highness, if I may.” I bowed my head to him as my jaw tightens. I didn’t gave it a thought to discuss this matter with Ashira, I know she will not like it because of the current state of her mind right now.
She don’t believe me or anyone. She might think I’m the one who’s stealing her.
“Of course, my brave wolf.”
I looked up and saw him and his eyes smiling again. I’m beginning to think that when he tries to control his annoyance, he does that smile.
“If I disagreed, what it is you might do?”
I watched his face with that overly faked smile and it took a while before he moved or utter a word.
“I will still take your pup’s strength, might kill you in the process and you and your Luna will not be graced of the gift I offer.”
Zeron didn’t take the smile off his face as he said the words. I knew it. Everything he does is formality, not a genuine type of helping out. His aura haven’t change, its still dark and heavy. If anything, its just getting heavier.
“Now, I believe I’ve made myself clear.” he continued. The smile he plastered on his face had faded in such a fast transition and I’ve never seen a deadly pair of eyes looking at me the way he does. “You will give me what I want and be grateful I’m giving you something in return.”
My hands formed a fist but before I could say anything he was gone together with a strong wind. Teleportation, the power solely blessed to the Alpha King.
An hour.
I sighed, tugging my hair tight as I could. What should I do?
I want this, right? I will have Ashira back, her smile, her feelings, her memories of me. Everything. But is it worth in exchange for my pup’s strength? Curing Ashira, is there anything much important than that?
An hour and the Alpha King will be back.
An hour…
***
“Why’d you suddenly call for me? I’m still working at the Hall–Oh.” Nick stopped and looked around the room, realizing I’m not having a meeting with him alone. I also called for Zynia to come and Zeke dragged himself along. “What happened?”
I asked for them to come in my office and discuss the matter at hand with them. This is not necessary but I’ve made up my mind.
I will keep this a secret to Ashira and I want them to know about it for future reference.
“The Alpha King visited me today.” I started. I narrowed my eyes at Nick because he looked like he was about to burst and scream, luckily he got my message. “He will lift the curse and bring back Ashira to her usual self, away from Elon, away from all those pain-”
“And you believed him?” Zeke snorted. “I heard that man is a freak. With all that power, the wires in his mind might have snapped.”
“Don’t believe in rogue rumors, son.” Zynia looked at me. “Alpha Aiden, I believe if the Alpha King said he can lift the curse, then he might have the ability to do so. There is nothing impossible to the King. His power is next to the Moon Goddess, as the myth says.”
The Alpha King himself announces that no enchantress is alive in this time that can help us. Zeron knew his people, he will know if someone as skilled to cure a stolen wolf exists. He govern the continent, all four regions and every wolf pack in the district.
“I didn’t doubt the King and his power. What troubled me is what he asked in return for lending a hand.” I sighed. “He desires to acquire the power of my unborn child.”
Zynia ang Nick gasped while Zeke hissed.
“And you agreed to this offer?” Zeke looked at me with accusing eyes. The other two waited for my answer and I closed my eyes as I lean to my chair.
“I did.”
Zynia gasped as her hand closed his mouth.