Cursed By Fate

In her final moments with a fading strength, she mustered the last of her energy and called out a trusted friend, an old werewolf named Orion, an old werewolf with an unyielding loyalty to her.

Seraphina, “With a weak voice” Orion… Please, find my son… take this… take this letter to him, I need you to pass a message to him.”

Orion, sensing the urgency and the weight of Seraphina’s words, nodded solemnly. Orion was wise, experienced, and known for his unwavering dedication to his pack and loved ones.

Seraphina coughs gasping for air, “he…. he deserves to know the truth.”

“What truth?” Orion asked.

Seraphina lifting her face, “Tell him to take the letter”, pointing her quivering finger to the east direction of the room, “to Ra…. mirez the leader of the Moon Stone pack. Make sure he doesn’t unfold or reads the letter and promise me he delivers the letter himself.”Text © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.

Orion with a heavy heart, “I swear to fulfill your final wish Sera.”

Seraphina hails from the Moonshadow Pack, a close-knit community of werewolves who revered the lunar cycles and upheld their traditions. She possessed a rare affinity for healing, using her abilities to tend to the wounded and nurture the land. Seraphina’s compassion and kindness endeared her to her pack mates, who regarded her as a beacon of hope and wisdom.

However, fate dealt a cruel hand to Seraphina when she encountered a dangerous and unknown strain of the werewolf disease after she gave birth to her son, Louis. The disease had mutated within her body, causing severe deterioration and weakening her natural regenerative abilities. With time, the condition progressed rapidly, leaving her at the brink of death.

Seraphina kept on looking at her son’s portrait hung on her bedroom wall as she drew her last breath.

The news of Carl’s inability to shift spread like wildfire throughout the Moon Stone pack, leaving the elders and pack members in a state of distress and confusion. They were faced with an unprecedented situation, unsure of how to proceed without a future Alpha who possessed the transformative power of the wolf. Carl, burdened by his own disappointment and the weight of his pack’s expectations, isolated himself from the others. He spent hours in the pack’s extensive library, studying records of past Alphas and researching any possible alternative paths for leadership but didn’t find any.

The urgency within the council of Moon Stone pack grew as Alpha Ramirez’s health declined. It’s been in history that some of the alphas in Moon Stone pack suffered a curse that surge a putrefying energy through their skin. Unfortunately, Alpha Lawn was one of the hapless. As his skin began to turn pale, Alpha Lawn confided in his chambers waiting for his demise.

The elders of the Moon Stone pack convened in the council chamber, their expressions filled with concern and urgency. The absence of a wolf within Carl had shaken their beliefs and left them grappling with an uncertain future. The imminent state of their current Alpha, Ramirez, only intensified their need for a competent successor.

Elder Arthur, a wise and respected member of the council, called the meeting to order. His face etched with worry lines but his voice resonated with a solemn tone. It carried a weight of authority as he addressed the gathered elders.

Elder Arthur standing with authority, “My fellow council members, we find ourselves in an unprecedented situation. The future of our pack rests upon the shoulders of a young man who, against all expectations, possesses no wolf within him. The absence of a wolf within Carl raises questions about our very lineage, and the future leadership of our pack.”

Elder Victoria, known for her keen insight and sharp intellect, raised a hand, seeking for audience. “It is true that we have never encountered such a circumstance before. However, let us not be too hasty in passing judgment on Carl. We have witnessed his dedication and determination, his unwavering commitment to our pack’s traditions. There must be something more to this perplexing situation.”

Elder Theodore, known for his strong connection to the spirits of the forest, nodded in agreement. “Indeed, Victoria speaks words of wisdom. The spirits have guided our pack for generations, and they have never led us astray. Perhaps there is a deeper meaning behind this unexpected turn of events. We must consult the spirits, seek their guidance and unravel the mystery that surrounds Carl.”

Elder Marcus, renowned for his strength and strategic thinking, stroked his long beard in contemplation. “While I understand the importance of our connection with the spirits, we cannot deny the immediate challenges we face. Ramirez’s health is deteriorating, and we need a capable Alpha to lead our pack through these uncertain times. The question remains: Can Carl fulfill this role, despite lacking the physical manifestation of a wolf?”

Elder Arthur’s eyes scanned the room, taking in the varied opinions and concerns of his fellow council members. He knew that a decision needed to be made, one that would shape the future of the Moon Stone pack.

As the council of the Moon Stone pack deliberated on the future leadership, a hushed silence fell upon the chamber. Suddenly, the doors swung open, and a mysterious figure stepped forward. He was tall, with a commanding presence that demanded attention. Members of the council sighted the stranger, his eyes gleamed with a mix of determination and vulnerability as he addressed the council.

“Who is this young wolf, and what business does he have here?”, Elder Arthur asked.

The stranger faced the council in confidence as he replied, “My name is Louis, and I come seeking Alpha Ramirez. I have a message for him, a letter entrusted to me to reach him.” Elder Marcus asked, “And who might that be?”

“Her name is Seraphina. She was my mother.” Louis replied.

Silence fell upon the council chamber, and the elders exchanged glances, their expressions shifting from suspicion to intrigue. “Seraphina…. what message does she want to deliver?” Elder Arthur out of curiosity.

“I do not know. She asked me to deliver it personally, without reading its contents. She believed it held great importance for Alpha Ramirez.” Louis replied.

Elder Arthur stood as he stretched his hand, “Bring forth the letter. Let us present it to Alpha Ramirez.”

Louis retrieved the sealed letter from his satchel bag and handed it to one of the elder Arthur.

Elder Arthur carefully took the sealed letter from Louis, his hands trembling slightly with anticipation. With great reverence, he approached Alpha Ramirez’s chambers, where the ailing leader awaited his demise.

As the door creaked open, Elder Arthur stepped into the room, casting a brief glance at Carl and Luna before turning his attention to the enfeebled Alpha Ramirez. The air in the room was heavy with a mixture of despair and an underlying sense of urgency.

“Alpha Ramirez, we have received a message of utmost importance. It was delivered by a young wolf named Louis, from his mother Seraphina from the Moonshadow Pack.” Elder Arthur uttered.

Alpha Ramirez, his frail form propped up by pillows, weakly raised his head, his pale eyes fixated on Elder Arthur. Alpha Ramirez Nodding in confusion and remembrance, “Seraphina…? What news does she bring?”

Gently, Elder Arthur placed the letter on the bedside table, its weight signifying the significance it held. Alpha Ramirez’s trembling hand reached out, his fingers brushing against the worn parchment.

Alpha Ramirez as he unsealed the letter, “thank you Elder Arthur, please allow me a moment alone with the letter.

Elder Arthur nodded respectfully, casting a quick glimpse at Carl and Luna before exiting the room, leaving Alpha Ramirez to confront the contents of the letter in solitude.

Alpha Ramirez’s eyes scanned the handwritten words, his expression transitioning from curiosity to disbelief, and then to overwhelming grief. His body stiffened, and his hands began to tremble uncontrollably. The words etched in the letter unleashed a torrent of emotions within him, overwhelming his senses. Alpha Ramirez whispering, his voice filled with agony “Seraphina… No… How could I not have known?”

The anguish in his voice resonated throughout the chamber, a testament to the immense pain and regret that flooded his heart. In that moment, the weight of his choices and the consequences they had borne crashed upon him with devastating force.

Luna Lawn, alarmed by Alpha Ramirez’s visible distress, rushed forward, her voice laced with concern. “My love, are you alright? What does the letter say?” Luna asked.

But before Alpha Ramirez could respond, the agony within him grew unbearable, overwhelming his senses. The world around him blurred, and darkness closed in. In an instant, Alpha Ramirez’s eyes rolled back, and he collapsed, his body hitting the bed with a resounding thud.