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Dimitri

My mother was alive. That in itself was a miracle. When she saw me from the distance, she literally started crying just like Ellie said she would. Mom was always overly dramatic. I remember when I got hurt riding my bike, she cried more than I did. She would host extravagant parties over the smallest of my achievements. I used to hate this but I soon realized that this was just her way of showing that she cared. Mom never had children of her own. And when her mate died that possibility died as well.

I was rather annoyed that even my mother seemed to have known about my sister and Damien's relationship. Which made things worse. How did I not see this? Where was I when all this happened? Also, I would have considered myself to be close with Ellie yet she too said nothing to me. I was annoyed that they were dating and it was going to take some time getting used to it. But I was extremely pissed that they hid the relationship from me completely. I thought we never had secrets among us. But clearly I was wrong. They both betrayed me.

There were a few other vampires who escaped with Ellie and my mother. It was their personal body guards and some other loyal warriors. Apparently they had left as soon as they felt the ancient spells on the palace break down. My dad being the hero that he was, sent them to safety and stayed behind to buy them time. I was proud that he did that. But I also really could have used his advice right now. Mom and Ellie had come here immediately when they left the palace. Which made sense since Ellie was the one who listened to Dad's teachings. He always said that the Lunar pack would always allow us safe passage if need be. Father had his friend help the pack during a war against witches and thus they owed him a debt. So, here we were.

I guess, I was no longer James Rodrick. It was about time that Dimitri was back again. Besides my hair was now nearly fully coconut brown. It also was starting to grow back which meant I would have my curls back. I must admit that I did miss having hair to pull on when I was thinking. For the past few months, I would slide my hands through my hair only to remember that I had cut off my hair for my disguise. A disguise that had eventually become my reality.

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I was up extremely early the very next day. I had quite a lot to process from these past events. I also struggled to sleep when I was away from home. It's like my brain needed time to adjust to the new environment. This was why I preferred to stay in one place. But now was not the time for preference. After all, if I am to talk on preference I might as well say that I would prefer to be back in the palace with my whole family alive and well. But we can not have what we want now can we.

Being up so early, I decided to explore my surroundings. The forest was a rather peaceful place. I felt like the deeper in the forest I went, the more all my worries just drifted away. The grass was very green and it looked like it was freshly cut which was odd considering this was a forest and all. But I guess the werewolves took care of their home. I also noticed that there were clothes literally laying around every tree bark. Which was good because the last thing I needed was to walk into a naked wolf.

After wandering in the forest for some time, I heard the soft flow of water. Thus I slowly headed towards the sound. I realized as I got to the riverbank that there was already someone else present. So, I turned around not wanting to disturb the person, but then they spoke, "Your father was a lot like you."

I recognized that voice from last night. It was the Alpha. Of course he smelt me. Werewolves had the greatest sense of smell after all. I turned around and decided to join him since, I had already been caught. He then went on speaking despite the fact that he was still staring at the lake, "He was a great man. Now, because you are just like him, I know you probably want revenge."

He had finished talking it seemed. So, I asked the question that I was dying to ask for a while now, "Will you help us?"

He seemed to get straight to the point so I didn't see the need to waste time either. "Have you gotten any witches on your side?" he asked finally turning around to face me. I wanted to say yes, but the truth was that none of the witches wanted to go up against Seneca. She was said to be using ancient magic and this made her extremely dangerous. "No," I responded. He then got up and walked straight past me and then he stopped and said, "Then my answer is no as well."

"Then why invite us to your land?" I questioned. I was frustrated that no one wanted to go up against this woman with me. How were so many supernatural creatures this terrified to go up against her. "Your father helped us and for that we owe him a debt. Giving you shelter here is me repaying that debt. What you are asking for is death. That woman, Seneca she has powerful magic. If you want to even stand a chance of winning, you need a powerful witch coven on your side too. Otherwise, you will lose the battle before it even begins," he said.

Then he started shifting into his wolf and left. I could not deny the fact that he was right. Without magic, even in my beast state I would not be able to come close enough to Seneca to harm her. I would be entering a losing battle. It was my job to find a witch to help us and I needed to do that fast. After al it would be much easier that telling my family that I cannot get them the kingdom back. I would rather die before I said such. 

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