The Alpha King and His Luna

CHAPTER 4

ILANG araw na ang nakalipas mula ng dalhin ng mga pack warrior si Celeste sa bundok kung saan lagi siyang namamalagi. The Alpha ordered that no one is allowed to visit her. Gusto niyang matawa dahil alam niyang walang dadalaw sa kaniya. Lahat ng mga tao sa River Valley Pack kinamumuhian siya.

Was I destined to be hated by everyone? Celeste asked herself.

Mabuti na lang at kahit papaano nagpalagay naman ng kubo ang Alpha sa bundok. Iyon ang tirahan niya. Hindi siya pwedeng umalis ng bundok at wala ring pwedeng pumunta sa kinaroroonan niya. She thought it as a blessing because she will never saw those people who always humiliate her. At hindi na rin siya mauutusan ni Catherine. And now, she will live in the mountain without anyone bothering her until she dies. Pero sa waka mabubuhay na siya ng tahimik.

Nakahiga si Celeste sa sanga ng puno at nakatanaw sa paligid. Mula sa kinaroroonan niya ay nakikita niya ang buong paligid. Kakahilom ng sugat niya na gawa sa silver whip. She was thinking of how she will live in this mountain? At matatupad pa kaya ang pangako niya sa kaniyang sarili na makatakas sa lugar na ‘to?

Celeste took a deep breath. Bumangon siya at saka kumuha ng bunga ng puno at kinain ‘yon. Mabuti na lang at may mga bungang-kahoy sa lugar na ‘to. Kapagkuwan humangin at may nalanghap siyang amoy. It was a sandalwood scent.

Kumunot ang nuo ni Celeste saka tumingin sa pinanggalingan ng amoy. Itinago niya ang kaniyang presensiya saka pumunta sa pinanggalingan ng amoy na nalanghap niya. Maingat siyang umapak sa sanga ng puno at tinignan ang kinaroroonan ng lalaki. Nakatalikod ito kaya naman hindi niya makita ang mukha nito pero nang humarap ito, namukhaan niya ito.

Celeste’s eyes widen and immediately hide. Mabuti na lang at itinago niya ang kaniyang presensiya. This man… he had those fierce yet steady aura. She took a deep breath. Sumilip siya sa kinaroroonan ng lalaki. Para kasing may hinahanap ito. Anong hinahanap niya?

Maya maya pa may dumating na isa pang lalaki. “Alpha King, the River Valley Pack is waiting for your arrival.”

Natutop ni Celeste ang bibig. Alpha King? He is the Alpha King? Hindi makapaniwalang tanong niya sa kaniyang sarili. That is why he had that fierce aura. He’s handsome but he looks fierce and scary at first look.

The Alpha King sighed. “Where could she be?”

“Alpha, sinong hinahanap niyo?” tanong ng Beta.

Umiling ang Alpha King. “This mountain belonged to the territory of River Valley Pack. Siguro makikita ko pa rin siya. Let’s go.”

Umalis na ang dalawa. Nakahinga ng maluwang si Celeste dahil nakaalis ang dalawa na hindi siya naramdaman at nakita. Bumalik siya sa kaniyang kubo at humiga sa maliit na kama.

AFTER the Alpha King left the mountain, get into the car parked at the bottom of the mountain. Kasalukuyan siyang naglilibot ilang araw na ang nakalipas nang may makita siyang babae sa bundok na ‘yon. Kaya niya ito binalikan. Akala niya makikita niya ulit ito pero hindi siya pinagbigyan ng pagkakataon. But this mountain belongs to the territory of Rover Valley Pack, siguro makikita niya ulit ang babaeng ‘yon. Hindi talaga siya mapakali hangga’t hindi niya ulit nakikita ang babaeng ‘yon.

“Alpha, is there any problem?” tanong ng Beta ng Alpha King.

Lucian, the Alpha King, shakes his head. “Hindi siya mawala sa isipan ko. The beautiful face of that woman was like engraved into my mind.”

“She?... Your mate, Alpha?”

Lucian shakes his head. “I don’t know. I couldn’t smell her scent and she didn’t dare to look in my eyes. So, I don’t know.” Lucian said and sighed. “Forget it. Let’s go.”

Tumango si Caleb saka pinaharurot ang kotse patungo sa River Valley Pack. Pagdating nila doon, sinalubong siya ng Alpha ng River Valley Pack.

“Alpha King.” They all bowed to greet Lucian.

“You may rise.” Aniya sa malamig na boses.

“Alpha King, I was honored to have you as my guest. Please.” Iminuwestra ni Alpha Calixto ang kamay sa pack house.

Pumasok sila sa pack house pero habang papasok sila, pasimpleng hinanap ni Lucian ang babaeng nakita niya sa bundok. Umaasa siya na sana narito ang babaeng ‘yon. He was captivated by her beauty. That woman was the beautiful woman he had ever seen in his entire life.

“Alpha King, are you looking for something?” tanong ni Calixto.

Umiling si Lucian. He’s been visiting many packs lately, hoping that he could find his mate but still, he couldn’t find her.

‘Maybe she’s not yet born.’ Nexxus said, his wolf.

‘You have told me that many times already, wolf. And I’m already tired of hearing it.’ Aniya. He rolled his eyes.

Pero paano nga kung wala pa sa mundong ‘to ang mate niya? Lalo na at balita sa lahat ng pack sa buong mundo na isa siyang mapanganib at nakakatakot na Alpha King. He knew to himself that he was cold and domineering but only to those who deserve it.

The refreshment has served and the refreshment was served by Catherine.

“This is my only daughter Catherine, Alpha King.” Pakilala ni Calixto sa anak niya.

Lucian’s focused is on the refreshment. “Was it made by you?” he asked.

Yumukod si Catherine. “Yes, Alpha King.”

“Really?” Lucian asked as he looked sternly at the Alpha’s daughter.

“Y-yes, Alpha King.”

“Why do I can’t smell the juice on your hand?” tanong pa ni Lucian. “Sigurado ka bang ikaw ang gumawa nito?” Napailing na lang siya nang hindi nakasagot ang babae.

“Alpha King, why are you asking those to my daughter?” Calixto asked.

Lucian could feel that Calixto wanted to protect his daughter.

Tumaas lang ang sulok ng labi ni Lucian na nagdulot ng takot kay Calixto at Catherine.

Inamoy ni Lucian ang juice na laman ng baso saka niya ito ibinaba sa mesa. “Gusto kong makita ang paligid ng River Valley Pack.”

“Sure, Alpha King. I will lead you the way.”

Tumango si Lucian. Tiningnan niya si Caleb.

“Alpha King, do you have any orders?”

‘I wanted to go up in the mountain tonight. Cover for me.’ Lucian said to Caleb through the pack link.

Pasimpleng tumango si Caleb.

“Alpha King, I heard that you are looking for your mate. Did you have any luck today?” Calixto asked and glanced at his daughter.

Nanatili naman si Catherine sa kinatatayuan. Natatakot na siyang lumapit sa Alpha King dahil talagang nakakatakot ito. Ang pagtaas ng sulok ng labi nito kanina para siyang binuhusan ng malamig na tubig.

“Yes, I was looking for my mate.” Tugon ni Lucian. “But I think I was out of luck today.”

Calixto was disappointed that his daughter is not the mate of the Alpha King. He wanted the Alpha King to marry his daughter but he doesn’t have the courage to bring it up. The Alpha King looks stern and he doesn’t want to be on the Alpha King’s bad side.

“I want to stroll around this place.” Nauna na si Lucian na lumabas.

Sumunod naman si Calixto at Caleb.

Alpha King has been acting strange. Caleb thought. Though he looks calm but his expression betrayed him. His expression seems saying that he’s looking for something.

Habang naglalakad sila sa River Valley Pack. Calixto has been explaining to the Alpha King the place where they were.

Lucian could tell that River Valley Pack is one of the beautiful packs he visited. Pero may nararamdaman siyang hindi maganda sa pack na kinaroroonan niya ngayon. The other packs he visited before, the people have their genuine smiles on their faces and even if they are scared of him, they won’t show fear. This pack, fear is visible in their face.

Maya maya bigla na lang humangin ng malakas. And Lucian smelled a faint of lavender scent. Ipinikit niya ang kaniyang mata at saka inamoy ang hangin. The lavender scent lingered in the air then he heard a sound of a flute.

The song captivated him. “Who’s playing?” he asked.

“Nothing, Alpha.” Tugon ni Alpha Calixto. He’s sure it was Celeste playing with her flute again.

“Nothing. Bakit ako may naririnig ako na tumutugtog ng flute?” tanong ni Lucian. The song sounded sad but it’s beautiful.

“I wanted to see that one who’s playing the flute.”

“Alpha King, she’s just a nobody. It’s just a waste of your time if you went to see her.” Sabi ni Alpha Calixto.

“Her?” Could it be here?

“Bring me to her.” Lucian said with firm voice. He leaves no room for negotiation.

So, Alpha Calixto couldn’t do anything but to bring the Alpha King at the mountain.

While hiking up into the mountain, the scent of lavender is becoming stronger.

Lucian was hoping that he would find his mate now.