Chapter 98
Chapter 98
–Theo–
I felt a sharp pain in my ribs.
It lasted for a minute but I really felt it. It was biting like something was snapping in place.
I couldn’t understand what was happening but it was gone before I could place my hand on it.
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Once I calmed down, I tried to call Kaia but I couldn’t get through. It’s been like this since I got to Silvermoon, and I couldn’t understand why a big pack like this was suffering from coverage issues.
I had to extend my stay in Silvermoon as something unexpected came up and I needed to attend to it alongside Draven.
I clenched my chest trying to breathe it all away.
Just then Draven came up to me.
“Are you ready to go?” He asked, smoothing his jacket.
“Yes, sure, let’s go,” I replied.
We got ready to leave. We are heading to the accident site in town.
The flood swept the houses in town, rendering a lot of the pack members homeless.
I couldn’t leave them without offering a helping hand, especially after I signed an agreement with Draven. I’m now his ally.
And as his ally, it’s my duty to help them in times of need, I couldn’t reach Kaia to tell her but I’m sure she would understand if I told her what happened.
We got into Draven’s jeep and headed out while his men drove in another car, trailing behind us.
It was a quiet ride as Draven was consumed with his own thoughts.
I could guess what he was thinking about, it had to do with the disaster that happened while I was here.
Maybe he thought I would call off our agreement because of it. Obviously, no alpha wants to burden themselves with a disaster-plagued pack.
“Are you okay?” I asked, breaking the cold quietness.
“Huh?,” Draven jerked back to his senses. “Ah yes, I’m fine. Just worried about the victims”
“Don’t worry, you are doing the best you can to get them the help they need” I patted his shoulder. “I’m sure they appreciate it. Take it easy on yourself”
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“I appreciate that, Theo,” Draven said, half-smiling at me.
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“It’s okay, these things happen. It’s not anyone’s fault that nature wanted to revolt against us” I said, comforting him.
“You are right, the moon goddess is strange, isn’t she?” Draven asked, glancing at me for a second.
I nodded, but I couldn’t get what he was hinting at. I decided not to probe into it and let him be.
“You know? When I took over as alpha years ago, I thought I would bring this pack to its peak in power and influence but I couldn’t do anything tangible for it until now ” Draven’s voice tinged with pain. “Back then, we were able to do something for the people; housing, agricultural development toolsets, commercial and business loans, security but this was initiated and done by Kaia p>
Draven uttered but the moment he realised he said Kaia’s name, he stopped talking and looked away, watching the greenery as the car drove by.
“The point is, now that we are officially allies, I don’t have to keep any from you. This pack is important to me, it’s the only thing I have a claim to. I want to make it grow stronger and bigger with this new alliance” Draven said, and I nodded in agreement.
Even I want the best for the pack after all revenge is best served hot and sweet.
Help them to their feet and kick them down viciously.
One thing about betrayal is that it hurts more when it comes from people you least expect it from.
“I’m here to lend a helping hand, don’t hesitate to ask for my help. Moreover, I stayed back for a reason, right?” I said.
“True, I’m so stupid” Draven scolded him, looking away.
Just then, the driver came to a stop.
“Alphas, we are here” He said, unclenching his seatbelt.
I looked out the rolled-down window and saw the significant damage the flood had done to a large area of the
town.
It was bad, I wonder how many people lost their lives to this disaster.
We got out of the car, with Draven leading the way.
It was his pack, he was familiar with the place.
We had to walk a distance to get to the place as the flood had covered half of the road leading to the area.
After a twenty-minute walk, we finally arrived.
When we arrived at the flood site, the first thing that hit me was the smell of wet mud and the sound of people crying.
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The water had receded slightly, but the devastation was clear.
Homes were ruined, belongings scattered, and the people were terrified.
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Some clung to each other, shaking, while others just sat on the ground, staring at nothing, their faces pale and wet with tears.
One woman, her clothes soaked through, ran to me, her little boy clinging to her leg.
“Alpha please,” she knelt in front of me. “Everything is gone, everything we owned is gone. My home, my child’s toys, my memories. everything!” Her voice broke, and she collapsed to her knees. The little boy buried his face in her shoulder, sobbing.
I stepped forward, trying to keep my own voice calm, though my chest felt tight seeing their despair.
“It’s going to be okay,” I said, lowering myself to her level. “We’re here now. We’ll help you get back everything you lost. If we had to rebuild everything from scratch, we would do it. You’re not alone, we are here p>
Another man approached, dragging a soaked blanket around him, he must have been crying his eyes out as they were swollen.
“We’ve lost everything. What are we supposed to do now, Alpha?” His hands shook as he pointed to the ruins of what used to be his home.
I put a hand on his shoulder. “You start with what you have, and we’ll handle the rest. Alpha Draven and I— we’ll make sure you’re safe, and that you have help to put things back together p>
Draven moved beside me, his presence steady.
He knelt and spoke gently to a little girl who was clutching a broken doll.
“We’ll get your doll fixed, okay? And then we’ll find you some new clothes, food, and everything you need. Just trust us, please.” He said, pulling her close and hugging her.
The girl sniffled and nodded, her tears still falling, but a little hope flickering in her eyes.
I could see more people gathering their scattered belongings, some screaming in frustration when they realised their furniture or keepsakes were ruined.
I motioned to Draven, and we organised groups to start clearing debris, rescuing items that could be salvaged.
“Work together,” I told them. “Help your neighbours. We are here to guide you, but don’t give up on each other p>
Even though Draven was technically the pack leader for this region, I could feel him stepping back at times.
I could understand his frustration. So, I did what I thought was right.
I took charge of helping the people gather courage.
When one man broke down again, crying because a family heirloom was gone, I knelt beside him.
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“I know it hurts,” I said softly. “I know what it feels like to lose something that you hold dear to your heart but it’s not the end of it all. We will help you get back everything that you lost in the flood. Who knows? We might find it once the debris is cleared up”
After much encouragement, the victims slowly began to respond, they realised wallowing in self-pity wouldn’t help their situation.
Soon, they joined the workers in carrying what they could, stacking broken items that might still be useful.
Others shared blankets and food with those too overwhelmed to move.
Draven and I moved through the crowd, offering hands, support, and a firm presence.
We spent the next couple of hours working with the people and pack workers.
When I felt myself getting overly tired, I stopped working.
With mud streaking my face and my clothes soaked to the bone, I finally allowed myself to take a breath.
I wanted to keep working to put a smile on the victims’ faces but I know my heart better, getting overworked wasn’t good for me.
I walked away from the site and went outside to catch my breath.
Just then, I felt Draven come after me.
I looked at Draven, who gave me a tired but approving nod.
“You handled this well,” I said quietly. “You showed up for your people when they needed you the most. You are a good alpha”
He shook his head, his eyes scanning the crowd.
“No, we handled this together. If you weren’t here today, I would have been overwhelmed with everything happening here today. They’re scared, but they’re strong, and thanks to you, they are trying to get back on their feet. Thank you, Alpha Theo, I owe you one”
Draven might not be a good person but he was a good alpha.
He knew what it meant to be an alpha; Not just to command power but to show up and protect your people when everything seemed lost.
Finally, in the evening it was time to return to the packhouse.
When we returned, dinner was ready and plated.
I was very hungry and ate as much as my stomach could take without shame.
“Alpha Theo, your appetite has impeccably improved” Liora teased, smiling at me cheekily,
“I guess working hard has its cons, right?” I asked, sipping my wine.
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“Right!” She agreed, nodding. “You worked so hard today”
“He really did,” Draven chimed in.
The couple kept chatting and buttering me up but I just wanted to eat and head to sleep.
I planned to return home tomorrow, so I need to wake up early.
After dinner, I was heading to my room when Draven stopped me.
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“Theo,” he called out and I stopped. “I didn’t get to thank you properly earlier. Thank you for what back there, it means a lot”
“It’s nothing to be grateful for. They are my people as well”
“Still, thank you,” Draven insisted.
“No problem,” I muttered and headed to my room.
I settled in bed and tried to call Kaia again, surprisingly it went through this time.
“Hello blue eyes,” I said, my excitement betraying me.
“I miss you, big wolf, so much” Kaia said, and I smiled, my cheeks hurting.
“I miss you more, I will see you soon” I said. “Get some rest, alright? I love you”
“I love you too, big bad wolf. I can’t wait to have your tongue torturing me in many places”
“You spoiled blue-eyed Luna, I’m going to fulfil your wishes, you can bet on it p>
“Oh you better do, otherwise. I won’t let you sleep”
“You got me so excited. I can’t wait to come home to you, my love”
“I can’t wait to have you back here with me. Come soon, okay p>
“I will. I love you. Missed you so terribly”
“I missed you terribly too”
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