Cursed By Fate

As the sun began to set, casting a golden glow over the trees, Carl finally stopped walking. He found himself at the edge of a clearing, a small pond glimmering in the center. He collapsed onto a nearby rock, his head in his hands, and let out a deep sigh.

“Why had father chosen Louis as the new Alpha? ” He asked himself.

” He should have given some time instead of choosing Louis ”

“What have I done to deserve such a fate?” He thought back to all the times he had tried to prove himself, to show his father that he was worthy of leading the pack. But it seemed none of that mattered.

All the times he promised his father he was going to make him and the pack proud. Carl began to remember his discussion with his father .

“I can’t wait to see you rule the pack ” his father Said happily when he clocked eighteen and it was almost time for him to shift .

” I promise I’m going to make the pack a better and secure place when I have the power . ”

His father rubbed his head like he was playing with a baby .

He remembered the happy moments he shared with his father , he never imagined his father having another son elsewhere not to talk of making the son the Next Alpha .

As the stars began to twinkle in the night sky, Carl made a decision. He would not give up. He would find a way to reclaim his rightful place as Alpha, no matter what it took.

After pondering and thinking about what to do , Carl decided to return to the park .

With newfound determination, Carl stood up, his eyes fixed on the pond’s calm waters .

For the first time in his life, Carl felt a sense of freedom, of power, that he had never experienced before. He didn’t know where the confidence came from. He knew that this was just the beginning of his journey, and he was ready to face whatever lies ahead.

***

Luna Claire has been in room since Carl disappeared and her husband died refusing to eat , drink or come out of her room.

Carl went straight to his mother’s chamber to check on her . He meet some pack maids at his mother’s door front , one of them holding a tray of food .

” Why are you all standing here ?” Carl asked eager to know what was happening.

” Luna Claire has refuses to eat , drink , bath or do anything” one of the maids answered. ” She had been in her room since yesterday and has refused to open the door for anyone ” .

” Mother ! Mother !!” Carl called out the Luna banging the door .

Immediately Luna Claire heard the voice of her son , she rushed to open the door .

” Where have you been you brat ?” She asked crying. It was obvious she has been crying through out.

Carl looked at his mom from her head to her toes. She was looking so miserable with a scattered hair and swollen eyes.

” I needed some air Soni decided to take a break off the pack ” Carl replied his mother.

Luna Claire’s eyes narrowed, her gaze piercing through her tears. “A break from the pack? You disappeared without a word, Carl. Your father had just passed, and you were nowhere to be found. I thought I had lost both my mate and my son in the same day.”

Carl’s face softened, his eyes filling with regret. “I’m sorry, Mother. I didn’t mean to worry you. I just needed some time to think, to process everything that happened.”

Luna Claire’s expression softened, her eyes filling with a deep sadness. “I know, Carl. I know you’re hurting. But you can’t just leave like that. You’re the future of our pack, and you can’t just abandon us when we need you most.”Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

“Future of our pack ??” Carl asked his mother . ” Have you forgotten that the alpha had been chosen already?”

Luna Claire smiled ” No !! I haven’t forgotten . All I want you to know is that you can do and achieve anything if you put your mind to it ”

” There is nothing to achieve anymore mother , Louis already took my position”. Carl said sadly.

“There is still a lot to achieve son , giving it your all and with the help of the moon goddess, you can get back what rightly belongs to you ” Luna Claire advised .

Carl began to think of what his mother just said. “Is it even possible?”

“Yes it is son ” his mother assured him like she has the capacity to help him get what he wanted but deep down she knew she was weak and have no power of her own but she just have to make sure Carl was fine .

” Yes it is son ” .

Carl felt so reassured again even though he already had it in mind to get what rightly belongs to him before his mother said anything but he felt much more alive and powerful after all his mother said to him.

Carl took a deep breath, his determination renewed. “I know, Mother. And I’m back now. I promise I won’t leave again. I’ll fight for what’s rightfully mine, and I’ll make sure our pack is safe and prosperous.”

Luna Claire’s face lit up with a hint of hope, her eyes searching her son’s face for any sign of doubt or weakness. But Carl’s gaze was firm, his jaw set in determination.

With a nod, Luna Claire stepped aside, allowing Carl to enter her chambers. The maids followed, bringing in the tray of food and beginning to tidy up the room. As they worked, Luna Claire took Carl’s hand, her eyes locked on his.

“Tell me, Carl. What happened out there? What made you come back with such fire in your eyes?”

Carl smiled, a fierce glint in his eye. “I made a promise to myself, Mother. I promised to come back stronger, to reclaim my rightful place as Alpha. And I won’t let anyone or anything stand in my way.”