I'd been staying in the Bloody Fangs' territory and somehow the pack had been good and kind to me. They still wouldn't look at me in the eye though except for Uncle Stan.

"So then my child rolled down the cliff and I laughed so hard at him I was practically rolling!" Uncle Stan exclaimed and laughed as he told me the story of his son.

I listened to him happily. He was really like Dad and somehow talking to Uncle Stan made me miss him more. He threw large gestures as he spoke of his son. I could very well see how much he loved him.

"Where is he now then, Uncle Stan? I would love to meet this wonderful boy whom his Father loved so much." I asked, genuinely curious as to who the boy was and why didn't he introduce him to me personally.

"If he were here I would've introduced him to you." He answered suddenly seeming melancholic and lonely.

"I-I'm sorry. Should I have not asked that?" I felt bad making him remember something he probably did not want to remember.

"No. It was probably bound to happen sooner or later. He was headstrong and liked to be independent. He did listen to our Alpha but doesn't generally agree to everything Loki does."

"He was strong but extremely kind. I am proud to have a son like him but one disastrous night came and Loki had him banished from the pack forever."

"If you don't mind.. Umm.. May I ask why?"

"It was one stormy night. Everyone had gathered in the pack house for shelter. It was big enough to accommodate half of the pack's population while the others went to the other pack house. We were together; Me, My wife and my son."

"Suddenly, another pack took advantage of the situation and attacked us. All pack fighters were summoned to defend the borders and, of course, me and my son went together. When the war was about to end, a loud, painful and sorrowful howl reverberated across the whole land."

"Wh-What happened, Uncle Stan? What happened during the siege?!" I kind of demanded. The curiosity was gnawing at me- eating me away.

He eyed me. I could see the hesitation reflect on his dark brown eyes. I could see that there was something holding him back- preventing him from telling me.

"I.. I understand if you can't tell me. It was rude of me to have asked you that question. I'm sorry." I apologized and averted my gaze. How shameful of me to have demanded like that.

"I'm sorry, little one." He apologized as well. "You are so sweet, kind and beautiful. You don't have to force yourself to marry Loki."

"I.. I'm not forcing myself, Uncle Stan. It.. It was of my own volition to marry Alpha Loki. No one's forcing someone." I said and forced a smile.

"You're a terrible liar too." He remarked with a gentle and warm smile as he petted my head. "It's fine. The reason might shock and sway you but I think you deserve to know. Alpha Loki banished my son because that night, the--"

"So you were here after all, darling." A voice, I have come to familiarize, suddenly chimed and cut Uncle Stan.

"A-Alpha Loki!" I exclaimed, shot up and bowed. "I-I'm sorry to not have noticed you!"

"It's fine. You were having so much fun talking with Stan here. I couldn't possibly interrupt." He said with his usual kind smile but, somehow, something feels kind of off.

"Alpha." Uncle Stan acknowledged him and bowed his head.

"Stan." Alpha Loki returned the gesture before he turned to me. "Might I be allowed to accompany you dear?"

"Wh-Why, yes, of course." I tried my utmost best not to twitch and keep my smile as genuine as I could make it seem.

"Well, I shall go now, Luna, Alpha." Uncle Stan suddenly said.

"Already?" I asked with a clear dejected tone.

"Well I shouldn't really impose on you two. You have a lot of catching up to do since Alpha had been too busy these past few days and you couldn't spend it together."

"Okay." I obeyed as my shoulders slumped in unmasked disappointment. Well, I really liked talking and listening to Uncle Stan's stories.

"Maybe next time, Luna. I hope to see you again." Uncle Stan tried to cheer me up as he petted my head. "I shall be off, then."

He bowed in respect at his Alpha and probably also me before he turned and left. I turned to face Alpha Loki and found him pulling a chair, offering me a seat.

I wanted to reject it. I really do but it would be really rude so I willed my legs to move and took a seat. He sat opposite of me and took my hands as he intertwined his fingers with mine.

"Come tomorrow and we'll finally be tied together as one. Are you excited my dear?"

Squeeze.

"A-As I'll ever be, Alpha Loki." I lied.

"Great! The preparations are now complete. I am sorry to have left you all alone these past few days. I had been very busy trying to make this wedding perfect and beautiful suitable for your unmatched beauty."

"Wh-why, you flatter me so, sir." I forced smile.

"It's the truth, darling. It would be very nice if you could see yourself the way I see you." He said with loving gaze. I wanted to cringe but I held myself back.

"Th-Thank you, Alpha Loki."

"So--" He suddenly fell silent and I looked up to him wondering why he stopped and found him dazed and looked as if he wasn't there in front of me mentally.

He must be talking with someone through a link.

"I'm sorry, dear. It seems I would have to leave you again. Some unprecedented pack problems surfaced and I need to go and check it personally so it won't interfere with our big day tomorrow. I'll see you later, darling."

"Take care, Alpha Loki." I bid him farewell and did a curtsy.

As soon as he was out, I heaved a sigh of relief and stood straight. I looked outside my bedroom windows and once again watched the distant lake that seemed to call me over.

I peeked at the area below my window and found no one guarding this time. Taking that rare opportunity, I raced downstairs, took a hoodie, slipped right out from the back door and surreptitiously crept towards the direction of the lake.

Upon arriving, all anxiety, fear, loneliness and doubts were drowned by the clearness and wonderful sight of the lake. I sat near the edge and dipped my feet in. It was cool. It was nice.

Sitting there, I really wanted to cry all so suddenly. I wanted to let everything go just that once since it just might be the last time I'll ever be myself.

".. don't.. to.." I whispered. "I don't want to marry him. I don't want to marry Alpha Loki!" I cried.

My heart wept at the fact that before the sun sets tomorrow, my fate will be sealed forever. I was finally able to feel the crushing weight of the reality that I will be wed to Alpha Loki tomorrow. There was nothing I could do anymore. There was nothing I could do right from the very beginning. I had no courage to do anything anyway. I have no right to complain about it.

"I don't want to marry him." I continued to bawl. "Please.. save me." I whispered.

"Will you allow me to take you away then, Ms. Soon-to-be-Luna of the Bloody Fangs?"

Thump.

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Wasn't that quick? Alright! These ideas got stacked up and I knew I had to do something about it or else I'd go crazy. So anyway, I hope you had fun in this new chapter since I'll be working on the next one impromptu. BUT! I still am not sure if I can update it tonight or what. I look forward to your support then, O'rayt? Mwaah :*

xoxo,

Halloween Godspell