Chapter 112

Blake's POV

Everything was coming along well. Brielle had taken the initiative to make breakfast for everyone. I wanted to help, but I was banned from the kitchen. The ladies had it all under control. My parents were still resting, and I let them be. Kyle and I were in study having one of our drinking sessions. We were talking over a glass of whiskey.

" I have been thinking that we should hold a prayer for the warriors that have fallen."

" That is a good thing. After the dust settles, I will organize the ceremony."

After a lot of drinking and just thinking about everything that has been happening during the past few hours. I didn't know how to feel about it all. This was a first for me. Although we managed to subdue our enemies, i can't be happy about it. I guess it is a bittersweet feeling, but more bitter than sweet.

Many warriors have fallen trying to protect their land and people. They mattered to someone, and now they are gone... forever. I know the feeling really well. I lost my sister and I almost lost another dear one. I don't want to lose anyone else anymore, nor do I want anyone to lose someone important to them as well.

" Hey, man. Where are you lost?"

Kyle asked, pulling me out of my thoughts. I took a gulp of the rest of the liquid in my glass.

" It's nothing. I'm just thinking a lot, and it's giving me a headache," I replied, messaging my temples. I was being serious. I hope it doesn't get strong.

" Tell me about. You don't need to keep things all to yourself. I'm here. Talk to me."

He was right. I often think about things and silently keep to myself to the point I feel like I'm going crazy. I never want to talk to Brielle because I don't want her to worry. She will overthink as well and end up blaming herself. I don't want that.

" I -"

A knock on the door cut me off as I was about to speak.

" Come in," I said.

The door opens and one of the boarder patrol members enters the study.

" Sorry to interrupt, Alpha, Beta. We have intercepted a man on our pack lands snooping around. By his send and Aura, it seems he is a werewolf of higher rank. When I asked him what he is doing on our lands, he requested to see you."

I got up, followed by Kyle. I wonder who it is now.

" Who is it?" I asked.

" Uh, um, I am sorry sir. I didn't get his name. He kept insisting on meeting you."

I sighed. Just when I thought I was about to catch a break, it seemed that wouldn't be happening. Not now anyway.

" Alright. Give us a minute. We'll be out there in a few minutes."

As soon as the patrol member arrived, I went over to the window, so I could try and catch a glimpse of the intruder, but from the angle, I couldn't get a proper view.

" Who do you think it is now?" Kyle asked me.

" I don't know. We'll have to go out there to find out."

Both of us went downstairs to go and check things out. Brielle met me in the foyer with a worried look.

" What is it?" I asked her.

She hesitates, looking concerned, scared and anxious.

" Tell me," I urged her, pulling her into my arms.

" I-It's Xavier," she said in almost a whisper, but I heard her. It's that guy. Well, we should have known that it would be only a matter of time before he came looking for his cronie. And it was about time I met the ghost from the past.

" It's alright. Don't be scared. Just stay in here and don't come out.?"

She stopped me by pulling on my arm as I was about to go outside.

" Please be careful."

I smiled to reassure her.

" I've got this. Nothing is going to happen."

I turned to Kyle and said," Stay with them, Kyle. Let me handle this. If I need help, you'll know."

Kyle looked like he wanted to protest, but he held himself back and just gave me a nod.

I braced myself and walked outside to meet the man who had come all the way to meet me.

As I stepped outside, my eyes fell on the man kneeling on the ground. I looked at him with such contempt as all the memories of the past came rushing through my mind. This man was my brother and I dearly cared about him until he turned against me. He ruined everything and he killed me. Now, he is just a stranger.

Our eyes met and locked. I felt a rise of mixed emotions. Anger, hatred, sadness and regret. Still, I didn't dare falter in front of him. I'm going to stand my ground and this time, I won't hesitate to put him down if I have to.