Finding You, Again
David 10 - Knowing Your Enemy and Your Destiny

"May I ask you something, uncle?" El got up, then sat down in front of Uncle Rex.

Uncle Rex looked at him. His eyes were glued to my hands, which were being treated by dr. Sidra, finally switch.

"What about the book?" he asked back to El, pointing to the little book he had given us earlier. El nodded.

"Later" Uncle Rex replied briefly as he glanced at dr. Sidra, who started to rub my hands with bandages. He does not want dr. Sidra heard the talk about this mate.

It was not until five minutes later, after telling me to swallow the medicine he gave me, dr. Sidra says goodbye out.

Uncle Rex gestured for El to ask. "If this matter of mate is so important, why isn't there a single note on this?" asked El, in a surprised tone.

"So, I read it!" answer Roan.

"That's a fairy tale book, no one will believe the thing written in that book is real" El replied in a dismissive tone.

I agree with El, facts like this should be written clearly and regularly.

"Don't you remember the passage that explains that a werewolf who met his mate, means he'll have more power than a regular werewolf?" ask Uncle Rex, mediate the debate between El and Roan.

I nodded, as did El and Roan.

"Such power, it would definitely invite many enemies, therefore Elder Galen and Alpha who were in power back then, decided to destroy all sorts of evidence showing that Mate was real. They kept this fact a secret until the time of Owen's case, he opened the secret only to prevent a war in the pack"

"You've been training with Alpha Owen a lot, haven't you? I think you already know how different werewolves are from meeting the Mate. Not to mention the offspring produced from Mate's partner, will have more power than other werewolves" he said, looking at the three of us alternately then stopping his eyes on me.

We know exactly how my father's strength is. Besides me, Roan and El also quite often practice sparring with dad. The three of us know what it's like to be the months of father strength.

And I-Roan and El too I think-know, since I can transform, my werewolf powers are very different from others. A simple example is my sense of smell and hearing.

Almost the entire room in the pack was equipped with silencers, so ordinary werewolves would not be able to hear the conversation in another room, unless they were indeed trying to eavesdrop of course.

This doesn't apply to my ears. I can hear everything that's going on in Manor if I want to.

But I usually shut down my hearing to normal limits. I have absolutely no interest in hearing the nonsense of other people's lives.

Common werewolves also have a sharper smell than humans. They can easily distinguish human scent from inhumane.

But human scents in general change frequently, adjusting to where they are, perfumes and perhaps even bath soaps.

But not for me, I can distinguish each creature from a special scent that will never change even if the environment changes.

I will still smell the one scent that is the basis of their lives. Of course, the scent will be contaminated with the journey of life.

Like Myra, I always smelled a soft vanilla scent from her but I could also smell a little father's scent from her. Roan had an oak tree scent almost similar to that of uncle Rex, but with their move to the city, a metallic scent attached to him now .

El has the fragrance of fresh lily, the life outside the pack gives him the added faint scent of ink.

But my favorite is of course the aroma of Bee, the aroma of coffee and chocolate with a little mixture of the aroma of trees and fresh sun. A scent that never fails to improve my mood.

The most sickening, of course, was the mixture of the scent of dead fish and carrion that emanated from the body of a vampire I had met some time ago.

I've met vampires before and they've always smelled blood, but the smell of those curly-haired vampires makes my nose fur wrinkle because it's so disgusting!

The vampire daydream, it made me think of something, "Uncle, you promised to explain to me, why did the vampires attack this pack?"

"Ah.. of course, I forgot something important apparently, this will also be a long story" he replied, flicking his finger.

"Well, as you know, all this time inhumane creatures very rarely come into contact with each other. But about 5 years ago, things started to change. You remember that blonde vampire you met on the night of the attack a month ago?" askinya.

"Of course, he wants to rip my head off! It's kinda hard to forget something like that" I replied a little annoyed, because it reminded me of my defeat that night.

"The Vampire's name is Crispin. I don't have much information about his origins, but his 5-year track record will make you shudder. He's already destroyed 2 packs of werewolves, 1 elven sanctum, 2 white witches coven and those are just a few we know. I'm guessing there's more"

Vampires are crazier than I thought. What's the purpose of doing all that? Does he want to initiate a war between inhumane beings?

"Is that all the information?" I'm not satisfied. At least I want to know where that depraved creature came from.

Uncle Rex nodded "That creature, it's so slippery, even the hunters also have trouble exterminating the group"

"Where do you know about that, Dad?" sambar Roan was quick.

"Abel, I told him about Alpha Owen's death and searched for information about the vampire" replied Uncle Rex.

"He's alive?" I was a little surprised to Uncle Rex, the human age is shorter than that of a werewolf.

"Yes, old but still healthy. He is now responsible for hunting in North American territory, including our pack" he replied.

I don't mind allies, but I want to finish them off with my hands. Crispin and Egon, I will remember that name, and one day I will collect my father's blood debt to them.

"You still don't want to talk about your coronation as an Alpha?" Uncle Rex is always good at negotiating. I started not to like the direction of this conversation.

"I can't possibly undergo the rapture ceremony to become an Alpha at this time uncle, I can't transform" I replied coldly.

One of the main Alpha coronation rituals is, Alpha barking Alpha tone in the form of a wolf to all pack members who have also been transformed.

I imagined the ritual would be a nightmare if I had to do it.

"Not now, but later after you're normal" Uncle Rex said in an enthusiastic tone.

"That's impossible!! Alpha's coronation will take place after the funeral, won't it?" ask me with curiosity.

"I will persuade the Elders to postpone it, until you can transform again. Be calm they will agree!" he said, with a confident tone that makes no sense in my opinion.

"And how exactly are you going to do it?" I was full of doubt. Those coarse Elders would not accept Uncle Rex's proposal for free. There will be consequences for this resignation.

"Mate, they'll give you anything as long as you can bring your mate here" said Uncle Rex. Again with confidence that amazes me.

"Some of them refused when my father would bring Myra here, but she was a siewolf. Uncle thought I'd have a chance? But is Bee a normal human being?" I asked with a huff.

Uncle Rex's wide smile now looks really annoying in my eyes. How could he smile at a time like this?

"That was Duke. But your father has proven to them how great a werewolf is to meet his Mate partner. For 25 years after your birth, Alpha Owen really became an Alpha with amazing feats. He made this pack the no. 1 pack in the world. Your father easily conquered the Stray who came here with his power. Right now we have more warrior powers than they've ever seen. Not to mention the Monath in your father's form now supports the life of this pack firmly. Your father has taken this pack into his golden age"

Uncle Rex paused for a moment to take a breath. He described the achievements of the father with too much fanfare.

"With such an achievement, if I were to divulge to them, that you have also met your mate, I'm sure, they would agree to whatever you ask." Clearly at length.

I don't like that idea. He wanted to implicate Bee in this matter, then I shook my head loudly.

"I don't want Bee to get dragged into this inhumane world Uncle, he's an ordinary man" I said slowly.

I'm actually starting to believe Uncle Rex can carry out the plan, but I still don't want Bee to get caught up in the world's frown.

"I don't want him to get into chaos in the inhumane world" I said.

"Especially with the fact, if the mate with his partner will always invite enemies. Are you sure you'll announce it to the elders? What if Bee is in danger?" ask me again with worry.

"Duke, sooner or later he'll be involved! He's Zhena's candidate from this pack. I don't really care if he's a werewolf or not. If it's your mate, I'd definitely want him on this pack. And if he continues to be in the human world, it will be difficult for us to take care of him" he said, not wanting to hear my rebuttal.

"And I wouldn't be so stupid as to tell them who your mate's identity is. I wouldn't risk the news being leaked. I'll just say about mate, but the details will be kept. With evidence of your healing power slowing down, they'll believe you met your mate. They will not forget how your father was when he parted with Myra" he explained again.

I was silent thinking about the words uncle Rex. I don't really want to leave the responsibility of Scion either. After all, I was educated by my father from childhood, to bear this responsibility.

I know how important Alpha is to a pack.

Earlier, my reason for rejecting the Alpha was because I was so angry with Myra - which proved to be the stupidest act I've done in my 25 years of life - and my father.

Now that all the misunderstandings have been resolved, I don't mind that at all.

But if it had to happen without Bee, then I would definitely choose Bee. I'd leave this pack if Bee wasn't here.

Little?!!...

I know it's a mockery, but I'm lazy to reply. Roan will be even more excited if I return the taunts.

El gave him a rough elbow right on his ribs, as a reprimand. Roan glared angrily at El who also glared back at him.

"I just want to make sure!" he said, to El.

"From my father's story, when Alpha Owen and Luna Myra separated, they became very sick and weak. But you've been here less than 4 months. In addition to your healing power slowing down, and your difficulties transforming, you look quite healthy" he said again, without feeling guilty.

Oh. I really want to chew that jet-black-haired head with my teeth right now.

"Sometimes I don't think, how can I last so long befriending a werewolf like you?" mummify slowly.

"Heyy.I can hear it!!" Now he's glaring at me.

What a troublesome creature! I'm getting pissed. But I still held back, I was lazy to argue.

"I have an opinion on that, I have a guess as to why Alpha Owen and Duke's condition is different, well, actually I've been thinking about this from yesterday" said Uncle Rex, excitedly.

"You look alike" I said, staring at the two of them in a dick.

As if not hearing my words, Uncle Rex again began to explain his theory.

"The blessing between two souls is the basis of this theory. And I think how deep the bond is formed, will affect the size of the risk caused by the separation between mate partners"

I looked at him with a frown, not understanding.

"Well.you know, when alpha Owen left the Moonrise pack and parted ways with Zhena Myra, they had 'sleep' together. I assume you've never done it"

Uncle Rex's brown eyes are now looking at me meaningfully.

Laughter rang out from Roan's mouth when he heard Uncle Rex's explanation, even El smiled as well. He threw away his face as I glanced at him with a murderous look.

My face is hot now.

"I won't discuss it with you guys" I snapped, F*ck them!!

"Hey--this fact could be additional knowledge, Duke. I'll write this new fact in the book. Ever since Elder Galen died, I've lost the source. Now with you, new facts like this will continue to emerge" said Uncle Rex, with a face that is as bright as Roan.

"There are no facts to write about, I'm not confirming anything about your accusation" I got up from my chair in annoyance. I don't like the direction of this conversation.

"How long have you been together" asked Uncle Rex.

I pointed my 3 fingers in response.

"Year?"

I allowed it with a nod of the head.

"What?? You've been with him for three years, and you haven't done anything? Are you sick?!"

Roan found his tongue again, and soon he managed to find the joke material for my sex life.

I will not be provoked and give him the pleasure of seeing me angry at his taunts. So I returned his words with a big smile.

"Don't worry, my condition is very healthy when it comes to that. But you have no right to make jokes about sex, because for 24 years of your life, you've never even kissed a man, be it a man or a werewolf"

"You...." Roan looked like he wanted to throw the table in front of him at me.

While Uncle Rex and El laughed out loud.

"This time you lose, Roan" uncle Rex holds Roan's hand to calm him down. Roan finally stood still and folded his hands to his chest with a pouting face.

"You don't have to confirm anything about this Duke, it's just a theory".

Uncle Rex's face was back to being serious now.

"If here the Duke's state weakens, does the woman's state there also weaken?" Roan asked in a curious tone.

What's wrong with her? Why is he so interested in Bee?. But I was a bit upset, why had it not been thought of by me before.

"He's human, Roan, he can't be any more human" El said, but his eyes looked hesitantly at Uncle Rex, asking for support for his theory.

Uncle Rex, just nodded slowly with glaring eyes.

"We can only theorize here, because this is also very new to me. Elder Galen once said to me that the other purpose of the Mate pair was to produce offspring superior to the common werewolf, and that has been proven to you, Duke. You have a sharper sense of smell and ears than any other werewolf. Not to mention your fighting strength being more than any other werewolf" Uncle Rex explained as he looked at me.

"But now I'm just as strong as an ordinary human being" I replied grimly.

"But that theory does not support your current situation Duke! The woman who became your Mate is a human being. It is hard to imagine your descendants will become superior. Your descendants will only be half werewolves" Uncle Rex now looked at me with widened eyes, interested.

"Woww. Slow down there uncle! It's still far ahead. And whatever my son is, I won't care. He's my son, that's all" I said firmly. He made me feel like a lab rat ready for surgery.

And right, I don't care if I have a mutant son, whose mother is Bee.

Uncle Rex nodded many times. But I doubt he did it because he agreed with me. He was still deep in his own thoughts, with eyes glaring far away. He is always interested in new facts and problems.

I think he's imagining enthusiastically what my future is with Bee.

Tok.

The knock on the door made us look astonished, uncle Rex had already forbidden anyone to approach this room.

"Come in" Uncle Rex said, gesturing to me to hide a bandage-clad hand.

The sight of a bandage-clad hand will invite questions. Ordinary werewolves won't need bandages for a glass wound, the wound will heal in 2 hours.

Omega walked in with a somewhat frightened face. "I'm sorry servant, but the Elders are already waiting for you in the Assembly room" he said with a tremble.

"Oh yeah. I forgot about that" said Uncle Rex as he glanced towards the large wall clock on the wall.

He also got up immediately. "You rest. Tomorrow, the funeral will begin at 9 a.m. Don't be late!" Uncle Rex said it while stepping hurriedly towards the door followed by the omega earlier.

I put my head on the table and took a deep breath. My head feels heavy. Of course, this is due to the many new facts that fill it. If I could look into it, I'm sure my brain is currently emitting smoke from being tired of working too hard.

It was only a week ago that I knew that my father - who turned out to be no fool either - died. Then the woman I hated the most turned out to be my real mother - who turned out well -, not to mention me and Bee who turned out to be Mate - I was quite happy with this deed, but our relationship became more and more complicated - and I also didn't forget the brunette man who walked with her in the park.

And most infuriatingly, Egon's betrayal as well as the crazed blonde vampire, who is now with him. I want an extra head to think about all that.

"Are you going to London after the funeral?" el asked, from the tone of his voice I knew he was worried about my brain health.

"I'm coming!! I don't want to be here without you" Roan said, before I answered El.

"You know, just so we can get out of here freely, that means the Elders have to agree to your father's plan, right? Without it, we'd be runaways" I don't want to get them thrown out of the pack because of me.

"Don't be stupid, this pack isn't my home if you're not around!" now El answered quickly. And it made me so moved. He's an amazing friend.

"Yes, I agree with that, because I'd be bored if you weren't around. Only you can defeat me in battle, Duke. The warriors here are weak!" Roan also replied with a face full of determination.

Roan is rude and sometimes too honest, but Roan is Roan. He would not hesitate to sacrifice himself when his friend was threatened. He is an example of selfless loyalty.

"Yes, I'll go to London after the funeral, whatever the outcome of Uncle Rex's meeting with the Elders. And then, I want to cut off the hand of the brunette guy who dares to hold Bee's hand"

I looked at the two of them once more to make sure, that their decision had not changed.

El smiled slightly and nodded, while Roan laughed happily, as gaining an image in the near future he could cut off someone---y-hand

She's insane. Good siewolf, but insane.