I rushed out of Munich airport.  This was all my fault. I should have been more careful. While I was in the taxi heading towards my hotel, I was getting anxious by the minute. The guilt was aiding to the already messed up situiation. What have I been reduced to?

A fearless warrior to a depressed and scared man!!!

 My head lay heavy in my hands as the chasm in my chest widened. The whole incident flashed across my eyes as I sighed with grief.

Rain was pouring making the soil wet and slippery yet it didn't slow us down. I always loved our romantic weekend runs. My big black wolf was running in its full pride. I was always eager to spend time with love of my life and this was sort of our ritual to run together on the weekend. The rain drops made her brown fur shiny and beautiful. Running alongside her made me realise that I don't need anything else to feel happy. She was my wife, my love, my friend and as long as I was with her, I didn't need anything else. I was content and happy with my life.

After running for a few miles, we stopped under an apple tree. She hugged me by tangling her neck around mine. The best part was that without uttering a sound, we could communicate and we loved these silent conversations.

Just as we rested ,I addressed her, "Sarah do you remember the first run we had after I found out you were my mate?"

She let out a low howl as she was agreeing with me. 

"I was acting as a hormonal teenager and turned into a crazy caveman," I recalled feeling nostalgic. 

She smiled and came up with a quick response. I liked her that way, clever and witty.

"Yes sweetie, you were quite the wolf back then; manly and intimidating. You used to be on missions and hunt a lot. After marrying me, your blood has cooled."

My jaw dropped. "So now you think I'm not man enough for you."

Unimaginable energy was rushing through my veins. My mate! My own mate thinks I'm not tough anymore. It just didn't feel right.

"I am going to show you my animal right here, right now. I'll get you the best prey in the forest." Adrenaline coursed through my veins. Yes, the big bad wolf was going to show his fair maiden what he was made of.

I started running when I heard Sarah shouting, "Come on honey, you don't need to punish an innocent creature, I love you just the way you are. Please come back."

I ignored her as I was in a romantic mood today and wanted to act like a hero.

I kept running until I came across a herd of deer. As I approached the herd, the deer lethargically moved away, plodding away with heavy hooves. However, one deer in the centre of the herd stood still. It was just standing in one place. I slowly went up to it and caught it from the neck. There was something unusual about this whole scene. The dear just yelped and went limp in my canines. It felt odd that the mammal didn't even try to resist. Shrugging off the uneasiness, I started dragging the lifeless being with me.

Finally when I reached her she wasn't pleased.

"Why Carl? It was so cute. You didn't have to do it."

I was about to open my mouth to praise myself but then Lightning sparked. The whole sky was filled with darkness. An earth shaking boom rocked the night, a thousand times louder than thunder. 

Dark smoke started to rise from the ground and began to surround us. Sarah nudged into me. She screamed along with ear grating noise so I pressed my self close to her for comfort. Suddenly, an unbearable scream filled the air. My ears were about to explode. I could see that Sarah was screaming with the pain too. 

Finally when the pain subsided we looked at each other. But it was not just the two of us anymore. There was a tall, emaciated women flashing her jagged, razor sharp teeth at us. Her claw like fingers swiped at the chilled air. She was so intimidating and had a powerful but dark aura. 

She had a painful expression on her face. I knew every supernatural being in the local area but I couldn't recognise her. In a swift movement, she pulled her staff in the air. I noticed a green gem on the top. 

The green python shaped gem meant only one thing. I have toured the world, I have gone to wars with different packs, I have been through some excruciating and violent training but I never thought my end will come by the unholy spirit such as Ursula. 

I always had a dream that I will die as a martyr protecting my pack. However, I could see that fate had something different in store for me. 

There were so many dreadful stories about her. Believe me, all of them were bad. Knowing her powers I didn't make any move and just stayed there. Finally, she spoke with horror in her voice.

"You ruthless pig. You dog, do you know what you have done?" she sneered.

I could feel my whole body trembling due to the power she emitted through that crupt soul.

"That deer was my niece. She was meditating. I loved her more than my soul and she was my only family left," she gulped the saliva that was half dripping down her lips due to the rage.

I knew at that instance that I have made a mistake. A terrible mistake.

I knelt in front of her and pleaded. I couldn't possibly be of any match for her so pleading for forgiveness was my best option.

"Oh no no! You don't know my pain. You took my love away from me. You can only feel it if the same thing happens to you." She spat at me  and glanced at Sarah while uttering those words. A whimper left my dry lips, thinking about what will happen if she harms Sarah. I couldn't let that happen.

"I didn't do it on purpose. I swear, if I knew she was you niece, I would have never done such a thing. She was in a disguise. Please forgive me."

She shouted back at my wolf form. 

"Never! You will be punished. I will curse you and you know nobody has been able to break my curses," she paused for a moment, took a deep a insightful look at Sarah and continued.

"You will suffer. You have brought my wrath upon you and your family. I hereby curse your family in a way that you will pray for your death. Your own blood will suffer. Yes! you will have a daughter and she will be destined for the ruthless and vicious Harry Williams. She will suffer as his slave and a useless piece of meat for the rest of her life. There will be no forgiveness for your deeds. However, only the purity of love can be your solace." She chuckled.

"But we all know, Love and Harry will never go together," she roared and vanished into thin air.

"No please stop, please take it back. For moon Goddess sake please spare us." I was out of breath.

It was done. I became the doom of this family rather than being the saviour or protector. 

Once we were back into our human forms and dressed, I sat her down on the sofa and comforted her. 

"Listen honey, don't worry. We will never let that happen. We will never try to conceive. If we don't have a daughter, she can never end up with that beast."

She looked back at me with eyes full of tears, "We have already lost. I took you out on the run to tell you the good news. I'm pregnant Carl. It's already done."

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