CHAPTER 2.
Finding the chosen.
"What's the problem? Your food would get cold If you keep pacing around. You just need to eat something. Remember you starved yourself to bed last night. Is that your new routine?" Jayson questioned his Alpha with keen interest.
"Food? I don't consider it important anymore. Why should I eat when my heart is troubled, huh? No, you tell me. I'm sure you saw what happened a while ago. Perhaps I should remind you. I've been condemned to death. Don't you get it? My future lies in the hands of a teenage girl.
Where do I find her?" Diego yelled at Jayson, his BETA. The night was fast approaching and Diego refused to eat anything. Ever since the moon guardian revealed the hidden, Diego suddenly lost his appetite. He didn't quite believe food was essential when his life was in ruin.
"I know how you feel right now. But one thing I'm certain about is, that finding a teenage girl isn't difficult. With your position as the Alpha of this pack, no one would resist the opportunity of joining the Royal family," Jayson raised his hopes high again.
"Hmm! You seem so confident about this issue. How do I intend to work out, I've got no clue about this shit? I've for an idea. I want you to step out tomorrow and go find me a teenage girl to bear me a son. I'm sure you don't want to lose your Alpha to sudden death, do you?"
"Of course, not. You still have many years ahead of you. Death ain't for nothing on you. You'll reign forever," Jayson assured.
"Exactly what I wanted to hear. I don't wanna die anytime soon. I don't even have a child yet. No family or anything. I'm just alone! Now, if you want me to achieve that, you'd go out there and find me a teenage girl." Diego ordered Jayson and dismissed him.
"Yes, my Alpha. May your wish be granted as I embark on the quest of finding you the chosen one to liberate you and break the death curse." Jayson bowed to show his respect and vacated Diego's chambers.
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A new day has finally emerged. The day Diego has been yearning for. For every minute that goes by, his soul burns in pain and seeks a solution to his problem. He's quite aware of how difficult it is to find a teenage girl who would accept his demand, but somehow he still believes the moon goddess won't watch and do nothing while he suffers condemnation.
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The rays of the morning light flickered into Jayson's room and interrupted his sleep. "It's morning already. I need to prepare for the task ahead. "He tossed off the bed and prepared himself for the difficult tasks that awaited him. The longevity of the Alpha now rests on his shoulder. If he fails to return home without positive feedback, he might as well start preparing for the Alpha's funeral. After getting dressed, he stepped outside to knock on Diego's' door.
"I know it's you already. Stop playing games. Tell me what you seek. Wait a minute. But I thought I sent you a task. What are you doing here? Proceed with it immediately. I don't have the luxury of time and patience. You need to come back home with her," Diego rudely said, without granting Jayson permission to speak. What Jayson has to say doesn't matter to the Alpha. He just wants positive feedback.
"I know right? I just came to tell you before I depart. I'm ready for the adventure ahead. Hopefully, I'll be back with positive feedback." Jayson disclosed.
"Go in peace! Blessings and favor shall you find in the sight of Selene, the moon goddess,"
One major worry is the prospect of getting a teenage girl who would accept to become the Alpha's bride. In the same pack, teenage girls are subjected to promiscuity. Jayson was aware of this weird fact, yet he agreed to risk it all for this dreadful mission. He wasn't going to sit back and watch his Alpha suffer for what he knows nothing about.
It was 8:30 a.m., yet everywhere was deserted with no traders, hunters, or passersby found on the street. The Blood Moon pack isn't known for absolute decorum or stillness on a morning like this. It appears as though every parent deliberately locked their daughters to make Jayson's task more difficult than it already seems. Far and wide, Jayson journeyed, yet he couldn't find any teenage girl to reach a compromise with. He motioned to different houses and presented the Alpha's mouthwatering proposal. Yet, he was unable to find a family to negotiate with. No family was willing to give out their daughter to the cruelest of Alpha. Not everyone was aware of the curse, yet they refused the life-changing opportunity of becoming the Alpha's bride.
"I didn't sign up for this. It has been difficult for me. I never for once, imagined it would turn out this way. What will I do now? I gave the Alpha my word. I can't return to the pack with negativity. No, it's never gonna happen. Something needs to be done. I must salvage the situation." Jayson soliloquizes beneath in the woods. He has lost all hope of finding a teenage girl. The night is spreading so fast like wildfire as darkness encloses the atmosphere. Just when he thought of giving up already, he heard some strange footsteps around him. Without hesitation, he stood from the ground, sniffed the atmosphere pointing his sword at an invisible creature. "Who are you? Why are you hiding like a coward? Reveal yourself and wrestle with me to a fight if you're so courageous. And I'd slit your throat with my sword while I watch you slowly bleed to death.
"What an Oscar-worthy of performance. You should consider a career in acting. Please save it, BETA, Jayson. You might need the energy later but certainly not now. I'm not here to fight you. I just wanna talk. You might just need my help. So take it slow." A masculine voice spoke and strolled behind him.
"Talk? What can you possibly offer? There's absolutely nothing to talk about. I don't even know you. Who are you, and how did you find me? Speak now before I feed your remains to the vultures." Jayson threatened with full rage and bloodstained eyes.
"I understand your rage. If I were asked to find the Alpha a teenage girl, I'd be more furious than you. If you keep acting this way, you might go back to the Alpha without positive news. You shouldn't be a stranger to the Alpha's rage. A friendly piece of advice for you. Stay calm" the stranger added and kept Jayson in suspense.
"This is unbelievable. How did you?.." Jayson took a deep breath and widened his mouth in astonishment.
"I know that look on your face. Are you surprised how I found out? I'll tell you. Oh, yes, you disclosed it. Let's just say I had my ears on the ground when you stopped the neighborhood today, asking parents if they could allow their daughters to marry the Alpha and bear him a son," And I bet the Alpha will be inclined to risk a fortune to find this beautiful teenage girl, right? Hahaha!" The young man laughed mischievously and poked fun at Jayson.
"You won't dare do that. Have you suddenly lost respect for the Alpha? Ain't no way Alpha Diego is gonna pay a dime to have her. She should be giving it out for free. I mean, It's every girl's dream to become the Alpha's bride, and you know that,"
"Nice of you to believe I'd give her out for free. Nice try. Sorry to disappoint you, but I'm not ready to trade for free. I'm here to get the cash. I can see you're not ready to do business with me. Good luck finding another teenage girl. I'm sure the Alpha will be waiting for you right now." He turned to walk away, but Jayson called him back.
"Bravo! I thought you wouldn't call me back. I knew I could do business with you. 20 pieces of silver and my teenage niece would be the Alpha to keep. Just say yes and by cock crow tomorrow, I would personally take her to the Alpha. She trusts me so much. She won't suspect a thing. By the way, my name's Antonio. It was nice doing business with you,"
"You son of a bitch. Don't fucking play games with me. Else you'll regret it. If you keep the Alpha waiting by tomorrow morning, I'll find you, and I'll kill you. It's a promise. Alpha Diego shouldn't be messed around with." Jayson threatened and accepted the crazy offer.