EPISODE EIGHTY NINE
THEME: It is time
MOON STONE FORTRESS
AT THE PACK HOUSE
It seem like a nightmare, Meagan didn’t want to believe the scene she just saw. They were all fine few minutes ago but within those lovely minutes, gloom had descended back to the pack house.
“How is he?” Gabriella asked Hazel as she walked back into the large living room.
“He is fine. But that scar might be there for a long while because it was very a deep cut.” Hazel responded.
Jaylen winced in pain from where he stood with Sebastian and all eyes rested on him.
Carl breathed out calmly. “Can someone explain what happened by the lake?” He growled authoritatively despite his weakness.
Lorelei sniffed as she tried to hold back her tears. “We didn’t do anything. Jayden attacked Jaylen first.”
“The question is why would he do so? The both of them have been on good terms all morning and they couldn’t have been cutting at each other’s throats so soon.” Benjamin chipped in looking pissed.
Sebastian was the one who responded. “Jayden has a crush on Lorelei and I am sure seeing her with his twin brother only made him mad.”
“Does that even make any sense?” Penelope seethed. “Jaylen baby.” She called out to him as she directed an intentional glare at Carl and Meagan. “Please come honey let me check if you have any wound, seems like no one here cares about what happens to you.”
Everyone sat rigid, realizing they were about to repeat the same thing that had taken place ten years ago. Being so concerned about Jayden who was always the main cause of the problem and leaving out Jaylen. Jasmine stood up too, fully in support with Penelope. Obediently, Jaylen let the both of them check for the bruises on his body.
“Can I get some fucking first aid box here?!” Jasmine screamed, causing the maids to scamper around in search of it.
Carl looked broken. He signaled to his Beta and two Deltas. Julius pushed the wheelchair as they excused themselves silently. Gabriella stood up with the help of Mrs Swift and they went off to their assigned rooms. Mr Swift walked up to Jaylen and patted his back.
Seeing everyone departing, Meagan looked towards her son with an aching heart and she felt so much envy towards her sisters. It was meant to be her place and she is the one who is suppose to treat Jaylen’s wound not them. But for the second time after a whole decade she and Carl still sat back and let their other son be bullied by his brother. Shame engulfed her. Meagan kept her eyes glued to the floor as she excused herself and headed to her room.
“I guess it’s time to return home.” Brianna said awkwardly.
“Yeah. We should take our leave. Let’s go Lorelei.” Hazel added.
Lorelei made her way towards Jaylen, but was stopped by Sebastian to go as ordered by their mother. Juno was the only one staying with Jayden in his room. In a minute the whole lively living room was left with the house members. Benjamin and Collins look saddened at the turn of event.
“We would get some sleep now.” Benjamin announced as he dragged his brother with him.
“You should use some painkillers.” Penelope advised Jaylen as she applied some spirit to his bruises.
Jaylen kissed his teeth as the methylated spirit soaked his bruises. He took her hand away from his body gently. “Aunt, I will get to my room. Thanks for the help.” He looked towards Sebastian. “Thanks for the help man.”
“Anytime buddy.” Sebastian replied.
Penelope and Jasmine followed behind as they whispered some words to each other. Only Claire remained seated still staring into space with tears falling freely from her eyes.
Sebastian sat next to her. “Are you okay?”
Claire shook her head negatively. “No. For the past one week I have woken up with a different form of happiness because I was excited that my family is getting together again. Not knowing it’s just a temporary joy.” She sniffed.
And without saying a word, Sebastian pulled her into his embrace. He let her cry her heart out in his arms.
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IN ALPHA KING CARL STUDY
“If Jaylen is an alpha wolf, then he is to become the next alpha. Wow! This is unbelievable!” Delta Julio looked amazed as they all sat in Carl’s study.
Delta Jeremy mirrored Julio’s look. “Even I can’t believe Jaylen would grow up to be so. When he was young his wolf had this sort of weakness surrounding it.”
“Thought I was the only one who noticed.” Carl said.
“It is clear that his wolf decided to stay hidden for a long while to fool us.” Julius added.
Delta Julio shook his head in doubt. “I feel like it had always been there but we were too focused on making Jayden the Alpha that we didn’t pay any attention to Jaylen’s wolf. And don’t forget that he was quite a shy kid and resists showing off.”
Delta Jeremy heaved a sigh of frustration. “No wonder. The seer must have seen this before his birth at all.”
Carl looked towards Julius, he knew he hadn’t told the Deltas anything yet. Julius nodded towards him, mouthing that he told them about the prophecy.
“Since we all know who Jaylen really is now then all hands has to be on deck to help him out.” Beta Julius said after clearing his throat.
“Does that mean he has those unique features too?” Delta Julio questioned.
Jeremy snickered. “Well shouldn’t you be certain seeing how Jaylen who hasn’t been amongst us for a while, who is neither a LAMBDA or a WARRIOR wolf jumping out of a deep lake like that? You should know he is truly the Alpha wolf.”
Carl was getting tired of the Deltas exchanging words like kids. “Can you both focus please?” He pleaded. Delta Julio and Delta Jeremy turned to face him immediately. “I trust you all are my loyal friends and I believe you would do what is right by the Fortress. Now that this has happened, you know Jaylen getting a hold of his powers without exactly knowing how to control it won’t affect just him alone but the whole Fortress.” He paused. They all nodded in understanding. He continued. “Please I need you to guide and support him.”
Exhaustion bounced off Carl as he tried to piece his words together. Just when he thought everything was going fine between his sons and maybe just maybe they would be able to speak together as a team to make the Fortress a better place when he is gone but to his disappointment, Jayden hasn’t exactly chosen a peaceful path and was only awaiting a trigger.
Delta Jeremy cleared his throat. “Be rest assured Alpha that Jaylen is in good hands.”
“Definitely Alpha.” Beta Julius and Delta Julio said at the same time.
“Thank you very much.” Carl muttered.
“I guess it is high time we call on to Tau Upsilon Rex.” Beta Julius added.
Carl let out a sigh, feeling a bit relieved at the support. “I guess it is time.”