When Two Beasts Fell in Love

Chapter 3

Kiara kept on looking at Angelique as she went inside the school premises. She felt sad seeing the person close to her heart leaving her. But she couldn’t do anything since the girl is not like her. She signed. 

“Honey, you need to go home now.” She heard her mother inside her head. She’s using a mind link that's why she can communicate with her even if she's far away.  She was used to it every afternoon when her mom didn’t see her; she would surely call for her. 

“Okay, Mom. I’m going home,” she answered. She slowly walked back home. When she was sure that no one was watching, she spurted going home, to their own place.

The place for humans is different from the werewolves. For humans, they called it Guslar while the land of the werewolves was Arcadia. A very thick forest separates both lands. They tried to explore the said forest but no one got out. No response or whatsoever. Since then, no human even had the courage to walk inside the said forest because it was so dangerous for them.

The King of the werewolves made them separate in order to avoid any accident since their kind is temperamental. They didn’t need any war to breakthrough. When a werewolf breaks the law, they will be punished.

But still, she sneaked into the human land to see the particular girl that made her day since she was twelve years old. Even at a young age, she had this feeling of pull towards the girl. One thing was the only answer to why she was feeling that way. 

She was just thankful that their packhouse is near the border so it won’t be a hassle for her. It’s just her father was so protective of her. Her father is also a good person that follows rules. So she always sneaked out without them knowing. But she knew she could not hide anything from her father that she was doing it again. 

She ran fast back home because she knew that her father was near. If he finds out about it, Kiara will be grounded again like the first time he knew her sneaking.  

In just a minute of running, she got home. Her mother was standing on the porch with her hand on her waist. Her lip was not smiling like she always does. 

“Where did you come from, young lady?” she asked with her strict voice. 

She could answer her mom on her werewolf form but she didn't want to, so she transformed and took the robe prepared for her. She didn’t see anybody nearby so it was fine for her to be naked, and she’s used to it. To them, being a werewolf, there’s no malice being and seeing one another naked body. 

“I’m sorry, Mom. I just want to see her and I can feel her distressed so I went there.” She looked down after she said those words. She couldn’t look at her mother because she knew she broke their trust again. 

She heard her mom signed. “She’s human, Chiara. Hope you understand that we can’t mate with them. You also broke the law of not going to human land." The Luna walked closer to her and she put her hand on Chiara’s shoulder. “We understand what you feel, but we also have a law. We can not compromise your life because of it.”

“I know, Mom,” she said then she looked at her mother. “I am sorry if I made you worry.”

“It’s fine as long as you come home safe. No one saw you at the border, I assume.” Chiara nodded her head. The Luna smiled as she hugged her daughter. Chiara hugged her back. 

“She didn’t know anything. I made sure she won’t notice. It just hurt whenever I saw her crying. It hurts me too but I can’t do anything. All I can is just comfort her and love her in secret. Why is it so hard, Mom?” The pain was visible in her voice. As a mother, it hurt them to see their daughter like this. But, what can she do to the world like this?

“I’m sorry, Honey. We do not have any power to help you and the others.” She wanted to say more but all her mind was blaming the selfish King. They were suffering because of him. The time he stepped on the throne, they became miserable. 

She wanted to give Chiara what she really deserved, her mate and real love. Chiara is their firstborn and the next alpha when they retire. The Luna knew she needed her mate but it was human. There is a rule on them that needs to be obeyed or you will be executed in public. 

Chiara is precious and their pride. They won’t let something bad happen to their child. Even their pack covered up for her because everyone loves her, they want her to be happy. 

“Is there a problem?” a voice asked behind Chiara. “Oh! I get it,” he said after sniffing the surroundings. 

“Dad,” Chiara acknowledged her father. She forgot to take a bath, for sure her father knew where she came from. 

“I am sorry, my dear if you have to go through all of this. I want you to be happy but I can’t lose you too. But I will do my best to help you.” He knew what her daughter really needs but they can’t go against the law or, not just their lives, but his pack will be affected. 

“I know, Dad. It’s not your fault,” she said with a sad smile on her face. The Alpha sighed. 

The Alpha and Luna, Karl and Chandra Rose, hugged their daughter. The father kissed his daughter expressing that he loves her. He’s not mad, instead, he felt sorry and sad. 

“Mom! Dad!” a childish voice interrupted them. They just smiled at the younger member of their family who was running to them now. She has blonde hair like the others, especially her sister, and it was swaying as she ran to them. Her brown eyes shine so brightly. 

“Oh! My little girl is here.” The Alpha lifted her younger daughter and swayed her that made the kid laugh. She’s just six years old and the happy pill of the family. 

“How’s your play? Did you enjoy playing with your friend?” Chandra asked her daughter while looking at her lovingly. 

They were still on the porch so the pack members that just came out of their houses saw them. They were happy seeing how their Alpha interacts with his family. They saw how responsible and loving he is that they admired most. They looked up to him with pride and loyalty. 

The family were so oblivious to their surroundings and kept on with their conversation. They smiled at each other as the little girl told them her achievements of the day. 

“Yes. I enjoyed playing with them. But what I enjoyed most was when our teacher taught us how to transform with our wolf. I enjoyed running around,” the child proudly said. 

The Blood Rose Stone Pack is a pack that is different from others. The members were werewolf-sorcerers. They were born with their wolf and they could transform. Their magic will appear on their eighteenth that really made them powerful. Chiara is nineteen years old so she just started her training recently. She’s still struggling to control it. 

“That’s good to know that you are learning and also having fun,” her mother said. “Since all of you are here, let’s go inside and have our dinner. Later, both of you will be busy hunting.” All of them agreed because it was true.

Today is their hunting day and it is easy for their vast land that is mostly forest. All of the teenagers will be hunting with their father to learn from them. They need to memorize every corner of their pack territories and what they will do to bring food to their family. Chiara will be coming with her father. Even though she's nineteen, she still needs to join since she will be the next Alpha of their pack. Ever since she's eleven years old, she always joined her father. She knew the usual. 

The Alpha and his family live inside a big packhouse where some of the family live too. There were small houses for those families who prefer to be independent and want privacy. The packhouse was big enough to accommodate them all. The dining hall was filled with long tables so everyone could eat concurrently.

Everyone was happy laughing and talking with each other. Their food was mostly meat that they needed with their body. This is their diet, even for kids, that is why they need to know how to hunt. The whole room was filled with the buzz of the people inside.

A few minutes later, they finished eating and planned to go outside so they could digest. They couldn't leave while they were full because it might cause complications. 

“Prepare yourself. We will have our hunting in ten minutes,” the alpha shouted so everyone can hear even those who are living in the small houses. 

Slowly, everyone who will be participating in the said hunting event walked out of their house and assembled in front of the big house. The house was made of concrete and the front yard was surrounded by bermudagrass and some colorful flowers that Luna really liked. Everyone stood up there wearing just a piece of cloth so when they transform into their werewolf form, it won't be a hassle. 

Later, Alpha walked in front with a serious expression on his face. He is soft and a good Alpha to everyone but he also needs to be serious in time like this so everyone will follow him. He does not want to lead his people in fear but with faith and loyalty. 

"Today, we will be having our hunting day of this month. We have rules to follow to avoid any accident. First, avoid passing our boundary for your safety. We do not have guards in today's event, so don't pass.  Second, do not wander by yourself because even if we are in our territory we can't still secure your safety. So it means to go in a group or with your parents. They will be the ones who will teach and lead you to what you need to learn. With this activity, everyone needs patience and discipline. So, be responsible and be obedient. Are we clear?" The Alpha's voice echoed powerfully and everyone listened tentatively with all respect. Alpha Karl said it all in just one breath.

"Yes, Alpha!" everyone shouted with pride. The Alpha smiled at all of them. His fatherly side came out again. 

"Now that everyone's ready. Let's go!" he said. He walked first into the forest after he took a glance at her younger daughter and his wife. He mouthed his 'I love you' to them and he saw that his Luna reciprocated and she blew him a kiss. He just smiled and walked followed by her daughter. 

Chiara also looked back on her family and did the same thing her father did. She's having a heavy heart to leave them by themselves. She knew that the women of their pack were great magic users but not real warriors. She was nervous for an unknown reason. She didn't want to leave but her father called her. 

She took one last look at her smiling mother then she ran to catch up with her father. No one said a word to disturb the peaceful forest. It is good for hunting and this is one of their lessons. It didn't take long before they reached the center of the forest that is inside their territory. This is a vast land, enough for their growing pack and for their food to produce more. Every pack has its own land to cultivate and take care of. They have their own that came from their ancestors. 

Alpha Karl signed to everyone to stop and they did. He looked at them and nodded to the two people he trusted most, his beta and delta. The Alpha is the leader while this two is the only official they have. Alpha Karl believed no one will attack them so they only had two since he did all the work by himself. 

"We will group into three: the alpha, beta, and delta. The father can choose where they want to join. Kids go to your parents and just follow what I said a while" he said. Then the pack members choose. 

But as they're walking to their respective group. A demonic laugh echoed all over the place and it was followed by various male laughs that were frightening. The teens stepped back to their father and got frightened. While the male or the father prepared their stance waiting for what disaster is coming. 

Chiara was prepared to and ready to fight. Maybe she's just a girl, but she was trained to be an Alpha. She looked around but she couldn't find them. She became anxious that she frequently looked at her father. His father who was feeling his surroundings then looked at Chiara with a smile saying it will be okay.  

But Chiara saw how his eye twitch like something wrong was going on. Chiara's nervousness intensified. 

"Chiara, if something went wrong. Run home and save your sister and mother. If it comes to the worst, save yourself and bring our pack to glory again." Her father linked to her. She wanted to answer back but a voice interrupted her. 

"Seems like I interrupted the event. How sorry I am," the voice mocked them.