Silver Petal

Chapter 11: A squirrel to a wolf

The news of the birth of a newborn alpha spread like wildfire through the whole continent. Regions and neighbouring countries send their vassals to get a glimpse of the silver haired pup who possessed the same ability as the emperor. Inside the palace walls Ohm walked through the gardens holding his pup in his arms. Servants and knights followed him behind as Fluke walked next to him, "Did you also change at his age, Ohm?" He asked and Ohm gazed softly at his yawning pup.

"We all do. It's our second birth. Our true form is revealed and our strength increases rapidly," Fluke nodded in understanding and he smiled at the emperor carrying his son so gently in his arms, "When will he get his human form back?" Ohm caressed the soft fur making the big doe golden eyes blink back at him, "That's why I am here," Ohm replied. He ordered the servants and knights to stand back as he lowered the pup on the grass.

Dean hasn't learned how to walk on four legs yet and so he stumbled and fell down whenever he tried to take a step, "Dean, look at me," Ohm went down on one knee. The pup raised his head, "Talk to your wolf," he said and Dean tilted his head, "Your wolf will listen to anything you say. Come on, you can do it." Dean blinked and he looked around.

His body started to tremble and eyes shutting, trying hard to force that unknown power to change him back. Fluke gasped when his son's human form started to take over. Slowly the silver haired fur faded and a boy appeared. Dean looked up at his parents and unconsciously touched his ears. His golden eyes widened when he felt a pair of furry ears on top of his head, "Daddy!" He whined and Ohm scooped him up in his arms.

"It's ok. They will disappear eventually. You just need a bit more training," Dean pouted, obviously disappointed in himself for not able to transform back completely. Fluke noticed Dean's tail wagging slowly and he joined the two, "You did so well, my little baby," He kissed his cheeks and Dean giggled. Ohm did the same on the other side and soon the couple showered their son with small pecks.

"I thought you would be against them. Especially knowing that Fluke and Dean are not from the human realm," Boun said to Prem who was looking at the couple from afar. The prime minister had his hands behind him, "I still don't understand how this is all possible, but I've known his highness since we were young. I've never seen him look at someone the way he looks at his grace,"

Boun chuckled, knowing that the force between them was still from the bond they share. Though he wanted Fluke and Dean to live inside the safety and peaceful land of the elven kingdom. No one could ever break the bond of a fated pair. Even Damhan realised that separating the two would cause a disaster to both of them and their son. That was why he sent Fluke back to the empire and ordered Boun to follow and protect them.

"You look worried, kid," Boun said and Prem glanced at him, "I'm not a kid, you lizard." Boun laughed low, admitting that he missed the way the prime minister insulted him before, "Even though I'm happy for the imperial family. I can't seem to feel comfortable with the Kendmills being quiet," Boun sighed. Lady Saya's family had been very quiet since the announcement of Ohm's and Fluke's engagement. They hadn't done anything yet, but he too felt like that county family was planning something.

"Lady Saya's father had not yet requested his daughter to go back. She had been staying in the Rose Palace and didn't even leave her palace," Boun turned to Prem, "Look at me," he said and Prem frowned while he turned to him. A finger lifted the center of his eyebrows, making the younger startle, "You'll quickly get older when frowning like that," he smiled and Prem rolled his eyes.

Boun then gently caressed the side of his face and Prem looked up at him. His cheeks flushing a little, "I'm keeping my eyes on her. Don't worry too much and get some sleep," he smiled softly. Prem looked away, blushing and cleared his throat, "I... need to go..." he walked away rather fast and Boun couldn't help but chuckle at his cuteness.