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Angry and frustrated by his father’s words, Steve left the pack
and ran off to the forest. Knowing that he couldn’t go back home because Veronica was there and also Megan, who had been calling and texting him nonstop. He knew she would definitely still be at his house. So, not having any other place to go, he just
kept running and as he ran angrily in the forest, he transformed
into his wolf form, tearing his clothes into shreds and growling
angrily. His growl was not only that of anger and
disappointment, but of serious pain and anguish.
At that moment he didn’t care where he was or what could
happen to him. He just felt so bitter, devastated and helpless
because no matter how hard he tried to run away, he was still
his father’s son and like his father had said, ‘his blood was
flowing through his veins‘. Those words alone cut through him.
deeply like the edge of a sharp sword.
After long hours of venting his anger alone, he finally calmed
down as he remembered Veronica who would be waiting for
him. He then decided to head back but as he transformed back
to his human form, he realized he had nothing to wear.
“Shit!” He kicked the air aggressively.
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He looked around and searched for his clothes, hoping he might
find something out of the shredded parts and lucky for him, he
found his jacket, which was the first thing he removed and
flung as he ran. Fortunately, it was still in good shape, but for
the other clothing, they were all useless.
He wrapped the jacket around his bare waist, “I can’t return to
the pack like this. I’ll only attract unnecessary attention to
myself.” He said to himself and began to search the forest for
some other piece of clothings, hoping that someone might have
left it there.
While searching, he luckily found his phone and as he unlocked
it, he saw tons of missed calls and texts from Megan and rolled
his eyes.
“Now she won’t stop calling and texting me.” He complained,
shaking his head as he checked one of the texts which read, “Where are you? I’ve been waiting for you for hours.”
He saw another message and decided to check it too. It read, “I’ve given her the phone, the clothes and other things. She loved
them all, she couldn’t stop thanking me.”
Reading the message, he smiled and strangely felt at peace
within him. This time, he decided to reply to Megan’s message
but soon realized he was out of network coverage. He raised his
phone up high, hoping to at least get the slightest signal but
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there was nothing, which made it impossible for him to return Megan’s calls or reply to any of her messages.
Still in a good mood because of the message he had read, he
locked his phone with a big smile still on his face. He then
thought about his father’s words one more time.
“I am NOT my father.” He affirmed to himself. “I am better than
him, I will protect all those I care about and I will be a better
leader.” He said with so much confidence and determination.
“I need to be wise and act wise too from now on.” He muttered to
himself.
He continued his search and after a while he found a little bag
and after examining it from afar and ensuring that it was safe,
he moved closer and opened the bag. In it, he found some clothes
and they were not so dirty. It probably belonged to someone
who got lost in the forest or was being chased by an animal and
had to throw their belongings away.
He immediately checked the clothes and although they weren’t
his perfect size, they were wearable. He put on the clothes and
wore his jacket too, he then headed back home.
Back at home, Megan worriedly checked the time. It had been
hours since Steve left with the guards, for his father’s place and
he was yet to be back. She didn’t know what to think exactly
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and to make matters worse, he wasn’t answering any of his calls,
and he wasn’t replying to any of her texts either.
Frustrated, she grunted and started biting her nails. This was a
habit of hers and she did it anytime she was worried, nervous or
scared.
She unlocked her phone and tried to call Steve again but this
time, his number wasn’t reachable and this got her more
worried.
“Could he have gotten into a fight with his father and thrown
into the dungeon?” She thought to herself.
“No, no, that can’t happen.” She said out loud and Veronica, who
had been sleeping, woke up.
“Megan? Are you okay? What is going on?” She asked, rubbing
her eyes.
“Did I wake you? I’m sorry.” Megan apologized. “Do you feel a bit
better now?” She asked her and Veronica nodded.
“Yes, I feel much better.” Veronica assured her.
“That’s good to hear.” Megan replied.
“How long have I been sleeping for?” Veronica asked her.
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“A couple of hours.” Megan replied and Veronica was surprised.
“Really?” Veronica asked, shocked, her eyes almost popping out
of their sockets.
“Yes. Come on, don’t be dramatic.” Megan said and smiled
slightly. “I think that’s what the drugs are meant to do.” She
added.
“Yes, I think so. Those drugs you gave me really knocked me out,
but I can’t lie, I feel much better.” Veronica said, as she tried to
move her ankle, which moved in the direction she wanted it,
with less pain than before.
“Wow. Would you look at that.” Megan said and Veronica
smiled excitedly.
“Thank you so much.” Veronica said, still smiling.
“You’re welcome, but don’t push it. Don’t put too much pressure
on it, allow it to heal at its own pace. Do you understand?”
Megan said to her.
“Yes ma’am.” Veronica replied jokingly and Megan smiled but
from her smile Veronica could sense that something was
bothering her.
“I don’t see Steve around, is he not back yet?” Veronica asked her
and her face fell further.
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“Yes, he isn’t. I’ve been calling him but he is not picking up. He is
not responding to any of my texts too.
“Are you sure he read them?” Vee asked her.
“I really don’t know.” Megan replied, worriedly.
“Don’t worry. He’ll be back soon. Maybe he was just caught up in
some serious work. Or what do you think?” She said and Megan
sighed.
“I don’t think so, I’m not sure.” She answered while still typing
away on her phone.
“I think we just need to be patient. I’m sure he’ll come back soon.”
Veronica assured her and she nodded slowly.
A few minutes later, they heard a knock on the door. Both of
them exchanged glances and Megan jumped up excitedly.
“That must be him.” She said, excitedly as she rushed to the door
to open it.
As she opened the door, her excitement immediately vanished. To her surprise, it wasn’t Steve who was at the door, it was
someone else entirely. Someone she didn’t imagine she would
see there at that point in time.
