EPISODE HUNDRED AND FIVE
THEME: Jaylen’s frustration
MOON STONE FORTRESS
Jaylen rubbed at his forehead as he stood by the garden still trying to understand what was going on. Every other member of the family stood around but everyone of them in a small group discussing in a low tone. Lorelei watched Jaylen from afar as she stood next to Claire who looked clueless. Every one were lost in their own thoughts.
Running his hand through his hair, Jaylen pulled his phone out of his pocket to call Rosalyn and she picked on the first ring.
‘Hey Rosa.’ He whispered in a soft tone.
There was a pause and some ruffling at the end of the other line. ‘What’s wrong Jaylen?’ Rosalyn inquired with worry laced in her voice.
Jaylen sniffed. ‘I am losing my mind, Rosa. It is getting worse beyond my imagination.’
‘Talk to me.’ Rosalyn whispered on the other line.
Taking a deep breath, Jaylen narrated how his life took an entire turn in less than twenty four hours.
“You should go to him.” Hazel nudged Lorelei by the side.
Lorelei shook her head in disagreement. “He seems to be in a deep conversation with someone. I doubt if he needs me.”
Hazel raised a stern brow. “Weren’t you with him all through the night? This is when he needs you the most. Go and meet him.” She encouraged.
Walking stealthily, Lorelei made her way towards Jaylen as he was getting off the call. Jaylen had his back turned to her as he tried to wipe the tears in his eyes. Not thinking twice Lorelei hugged him from behind and she held on to him tightly. She rested her head on his back.
“Babe.” Jaylen muttered as he turned around to hug her properly.
“How are you feeling?” She asked, looking up to meet his gaze.
Jaylen exhaled deeply. “I have no idea babe. I am confused and at a crossroad.”
“It’s not your fault, just know that.”
Jaylen kissed her forehead before resting his chin on her head as they embraced each other. “I really want to believe that Lorelei, I really want to.”
“Everything will be fine.” Lorelei pulled him tightly into herself and the both of them stood still basking in each other’s presence.
Jayden stormed into the garden looking livid with Meagan hot on his tail. He had gone in search of Jaylen in his room but didn’t finding him there which had made him head down to the garden instead. His anger turned into rage and all he saw was blood on his own hands.
Every other person stood high on alert as they sighted Jayden walking with determined steps towards Jaylen and Lorelei. The both of them were still unaware of Jayden’s presence until they heard him grunt behind.
On realizing that it was his twin brother, Jaylen let go of Lorelei and put her behind him. He stared at his brother, trying to bare all of his emotions in his eyes hoping Jayden would be able to see through him.
Jayden huffed as he stood square face staring at his brother. “How dare you!” He let out in a growl.
Jaylen raised his brows as he stared in confusion. “What?”
“How dare you try to take everything from me?!” He bellowed loudly again.
“I didn’t take anything from you. And if this is about what happened today, can you just give me a chance to explain?” Jaylen requested.
Jayden snorted. “I don’t want to hear it. I would like to make a truce with you.” He had a devious look in his eyes.
Jaylen stopped for a moment to observe his brother and he could sense that he was up to something. “What do you want?” He asked.
Jayden moved a few feet towards his brother with a tight lipped grin. “Since you have decided to get everything for your own selfish reason, but for the sake of peace you would have to chose between taking the Alpha post and ending up with Lorelei.” He stated.
A chuckle escaped Jaylen’s lips almost immediately. Considering the circumstances surrounding him becoming the Alpha, he would have gladly surrendered the Alpha position to Jayden but his twin brother seeking for it with so much pride, it didn’t feel right to let him have his way.
“You can’t possibly have Lorelei and you know that, she is no commodity to be tossed around.” He replied.
“I see you care so much. That’s none of my business, what matters right now is you giving me back what belongs to me. The Alpha post especially.”
Beta Julius walked towards them and stood in the middle. “Enough of this tantrums of yours Jayden and stop dragging my daughter along with your mess.”
Jayden sneered. “I was clearly talking to him and not you.” His words made Julius fall out of the middle and he moved backwards as if he was being compelled.
Jaylen folded his arms on his chest. “And what if I refuse?”
“You wouldn’t want to do that for your own good. I am going to ruin everyone of you and this pack!” Without a forewarning, Jayden moved around and grabbed Lorelei by the arm and pulled her violently to himself.
“Jayden!” Jaylen called out with a warning tone.
“If I can’t have the Alpha seat, I might as well take exactly what belongs to me.” Jayden gritted, holding tightly onto Lorelei’s neck as her rear side pressed into his body. He has no intention to hurt her but his mind is so heavy that he would do just about anything to get what he wants.
Jaylen balled his fist in anger as he glared at his brother. “Get your hands off her, Jayden!”
Everyone stood on their feet confused as to what to do. Meagan looked pale as she stood still biting on her knuckles really hard.
“For goodness sake Jayden can we not do this shit right now!” Jaylen sounded frustrated.
Lorelei struggled against Jayden but his grip on her was too tight. “Please Jayden.” She whispered.
“Shut the hell up!” Jayden yelled into her ear. “This is what you get for choosing my brother over me.”
Beta Julius fumed terribly almost at the verge of shifting. Hazel moved closer to him. It hurt to see her daughter being sandwiched between two conflicting brothers but she still has to caution her husband from letting his wolf out.
“Don’t!” Hazel whispered.
He tried to take a step closer to Jayden but it only ended with a firmer grip on her neck. Jaylen made eye contact with Lorelei and with all of her might she elbowed Jayden on his side which made him release her from the effect.
“You bitch!” Jayden roared and made an attempt to get back at her.
Jaylen pulled Lorelei behind him again. “Don’t you even dare!” Jaylen warned as he pushed at Jayden’s chest really hard which had him falling to the ground. Out of annoyance, he grabbed Lorelei’s hand, turned his back and they both walked away.
Standing up from the ground feeling his pride in the mud, Jayden looked around for anything that could be of use when his eyes landed on a huge stone.
“Jayden don’t!” Meagan screamed.
Jayden didn’t hesitate to pick it up and with a strong yell, he threw it at Jaylen. “You will regret this!”
Fortunately, Jaylen was quick to dodge it even without looking it way. And with anger, he turned back, leaving Lorelei behind as he motioned towards his twin brother.
“You know what? Fuck all of this! You can have the throne! The fucking Alpha position! You can take everything! I don’t want it!” He spat in anger.