'Use wisely'
Those two words kept echoing in his head like an alarm..
Sure, they are simple, but he wouldn't be warned if something else wasn't expected to happen.
Besides, the Witch's task is straight forward. Find the veil and try to recognize it if he or she can. If he can't then, you break the spell and take them to her..easy peasy. The witch would be paid and sent home and he'd have his baby.
But Use wisely?... That sent shivers down his spine.
He sat up on his bed, staring out the window. The sun was beginning to rise already but he hasn't been able to get any sleep since she was taken.
He thought back to last night, how he had outrightly refused his mother's invitation to the 'family dinner' despite her pleas. He didn't mean to hurt her but he wasn't ready to face his sister yet, or his Godforsaken father.
He did have a lot of questions to ask his father though.. Questions like why he was being punished, why he is so interested in his assistant and the other people around him. His father's actions confused the hell out of him.
Could it be that he felt threatened by his presence? Or could he be jealous of the successes he has amassed both in in his reign as Wolf king and CEO of Brooks?
He couldn't be, right? Naa..he couldn't be. They are family after all, they should be happy for each other, support each other..right?
Shit, I sound so naive...
The whole thing made him feel sick.
He stood up from his bed, stripping from his pajama trouser. Putting it in the hamper, he strolled into his king size bathroom. He didn't bother soaking in the tub. He went straight to the shower, turning on the hot water knob.
He flinched a little as the water scalded his skin. He knew he was going to heal immediately but he liked the painful feeling he felt. It made him feel punished accordingly.
'We need you at the office, Ray ' He heard Dar say through the mind link.
'I'd be there in a bit. I'm in the shower.' He said as he lathered the sponge.
'Cooking.' Dar teased
' Bathing..fuck off' He said blocking the mind link.
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"I'm here. What's the issue?" Raymond asked as he sat in his seat at the head of the table.
"Good morning, Alpha." Everyone greeted in unison.
"Good morning everyone, please sit."
"Five packs have been attacked within three days in Africa by the Rouge king. This happened three days ago. The packs were burnt to dust. Their women and children taken to hostage, their men burnt on stakes. According to our sources, these women and children might be sold or killed." Dar concluded, whispering the last part.
"Or raped." Raymond spat as his hands gripped the ends of the table so strong his knuckles turned white, clear of any veins.
"Any clue of him coming yet? Anything at all?" He asked as Darius shook his head, giving a negative response. This pissed Raymond off more than he thought it would.
"No one understands why he is doing this? He must have said something during his 'escadapes' or showed some kind of hint. It cant be all just dark and empty. There has to be something he is searching for. Could it be his mate or something?" Raymond said, looking at Darius with frustration written allover his face.
He couldn't keep it in anymore. He was going to blow.
"According to the report, there where no signs that he was searching for something" Darius said carefully.
"Then what the fuck is his problem?!! I'm sick and tired of this shit! " Raymond shouted banging the desk as he jerked up from his seat. The wolves cowered at the sound of his Alpha voice
"- I have men, all over the world, in every pack and place and I am kept in the dark about almost everything!! I have tried to be fair and sensible with you all but you guys aren't helping matters at all!! I'm fucking loosing my shit!" He said.
"- I need tangible details on the this frolicking rogue as soon as possible or else, he wouldn't be the only one counting dead bodies. You all know I don't bluff." With that he stormed out of the room, Darius trailing behind him.
"Don't you think -" Darius started
"Not now, Beta." Raymond said cutting him off. " I might sound rude right now, Darius, but I'm the fucking Alpha king. Raymond fucking Brooks. The crown of all werewolf species, the seat of power. All wolves, humans, witches cower at the mere whisper of my name but I can't catch some fucking Rogue king?! Do you know how stupid that sounds? If I can't catch him then whats their use? What's my use?! Huh?!-"
"- I need word on him and I'm going to get it at all costs, understood?!"
"Yes, Alpha" Darius said baring his neck
"You are dismissed." Raymond said waving his hand.
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"Mom, I can't come okay. I'm really sorry to disappoint."
"But son, I haven't seen you in three months. How is that fair to me? What have I done? Please tell me. What is my crime? Wanting to see my kids? I only see Rosie and you do not come to see her as often anymore. What have we done, Raymond?" She said in between sobs.
"No no, Mom. Please do not cry, please. It's not you, really. It's just, I'm avoiding Dad, okay?. You know we do not have the best kind of relationship. He's been coming at me since I took over and I still can't figure out why. We haven't always been best of friends but I didn't think he had it for me this bad, Mom.-"
"-That's why I haven't come over, yet. You know what happened the last time I did. I really do not want a repeat of that, Mom." Ray said placing the phone on his desk and leaning into his seat.
His Mother hasn't stopped calling since she started few days ago. He's been refusing and giving reasons but she isn't buying any. Her resistance was beginning to get to him.
"How about we come over to your house, huh? We can go somewhere safe. Please, Son." She pleaded.
After much thought, he gave in.
"I'd send my guard to come get you guys. Later Mum." He said hanging up immediately before she could press another need.
He took in a deep breath, shutting his eye lids.
Where are you, Anna
"Sir, we have a visitor ".