The Moon Child

Chapter 4

This chapter dedicated to "devilzanger" who has been my greatest fan n supporter. Thank u.

Po' s PoV:

Oh crap my head hurts. I wake up after being knocked out cold and find myself in a room which stinks of putrefaction and wolf. "Shiera" I call out for her in my mind. "Ya I'm here. It's about time you woke up." she was worried. My vision was a little blurry due to the dirt that got into my eyes and the poor lighting of my holding cell. Shiera lent me her wolf vision. I blink a few times before adjusting. The walls are lined by several pairs of chains and cuffs. It's a prison or a dungeon or what ever the hell its called. As soon as this realization hits me I could feel my blood getting flooded with adrenaline. The only priority signal buzzing in my mind was that I got to get out of this hell hole.

I'm all tied up and it doesn't take a genius to figure out that my captors might have taken all my weapons. I always kept a small pocket knife hidden in my boot. But then again I'm in no position to reach for it with my arms and legs bound up in a twisted manner that any movement is not just painful but impossible as well. While I keep twisting and tugging on the chains, Shiera picked up the fresh scent of wolves. "Someone's coming." she warns me and pushes herself back deep into my mind to be undetectable and renders me blind as a bat again. You see we wolf's have a keen sense that help us detect other wolves. For years Shiera and I have been training to keep her inconspicuous and undetectable. I try to calm down. Letting them sense my fear is a lot more demeaning to me than the fact that I was all tied up. I hear them loud and clear as they get nearer. Oh goddess I do hope all that training pays off. I can't let them know who I am.

I unknowingly hold my breath as the locks are being opened. I can hear my heart racing. Three men come inside. One of them was a high ranking wolf. I can sense his aura. He looks old yet intimidating. As he stands watching me, the other two pick me up with ease and starts unlocking the chains binding me. My joints are sore and feel rusted due to immobilization. As I stretch, my joints make the popping noice. Then I feel the cold stare from the ranked wolf, his eyes piercing my very soul. A cold shiver passes down my spine as I look back into his ice blue eyes. His eyes roam all over me and then finally he breaks the macabre silence," The Alpha wishes to speek to you." Saying so he just turns around and starts walking. The other two who were standing next to me gently shove me forward, urging me to follow him.

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Once outside the dungeon, I realize that I was underground this whole time and it was around mid day. Since we are walking in complete silence I could take in the details about my surroundings. The place was beautiful. I can hear the sweet chirpping of birds, smell the wonderful fragnace of the forest, flowers and pollution free air, feel the moss covered grounds that makes me wanna run barefoot just for the pure bliss of being one with mother nature. But the most breath taking view was the pack village which looked just like the one out an Enid Blyton book. And right in the centre the huge pack house. Its huge yet elegant. This is love at first sight. Never have I longed to belong to someplace like this since the loss of my own home. As we reach the front doors, the sheer size of the building itself is overwhelming for me. The doors open and as I step in realize it's more grand in the inside, almost resembling a five star hotel. As I dreamly walk behind them I notice that the place is hustling with activity. Kids running about, teenagers busy with the iPods and iphones and other gizmos that I haven't come across yet. Older wolves moving about minding their business, just like any normal pack house.

Finally we stop walking. The ranked wolf turns to face me. " You will not disrespect my alpha nor try to do anything foolish. Remember we are watching you." Saying so he pulls me into a room along with him as the other two wait outside. "Keep your eyes down boy" he whispers in my ears before releasing my arm. Though Shiera growls inside my head as she feels insulted that a common wolf was ordering me an alpha born, I knew it was best to just let it pass. I keep my eyes down and cautiously walk forward. I could sense wolves all-around me. The alpha and his mate are definitely present. Suddenly I'm entrapped by a hug. I'm completely shocked by what just happened. It takes me a few seconds before I realize that a woman in her late forties was the one who trapped me in a hug. She releases me and kisses me a couple of times on my cheeks continuously thanking me while I stand there in utter shock.

" That's enough dear. You will suffocate the poor lad if u don't let go of him soon. To top it off he looks like he has been struck by lightning. " saying so a man about her age comes and stands next to her gently wrapping his hands around her waist. Definitely her mate. The love radiating from them reminded me of my own parents. It's really endearing to see him pull her closer to him and kiss her lightly and stare at her as though she is the only thing that exists. He then looks at me and holds out a hand towards me," Hey, I am Ben. The beta of this pack. And this lovely lady is my mate Lisa. Thank you for saving my life." My joy knew no bounds when I realize that I did indeed save him last night. I eagerly shake his hands. "I'm so glad you are alive. How are you feeling now?" I ask as I can hardly see any injuries on him. "Oh ! I'm fit as a fiddle, thanks to you. Come on kid I want to to meet my alpha who also happens to be my brother in law." Saying so he introduces me to a tall well built man who smiles at me warmly. He reminds me of dad, powerful yet a family man. And right next to him stands the Luna of the pack. She is small standing next to him with sharp features and forest green eyes like that of Ben. I smile at them and the Luna pulls me into a hug. " Thank you for saving my idiot brother who thinks its safe to cross borders alone without back up." She says pulling away and glaring at Ben. The alpha chuckles lightly and," Now now my dear. Calm down." Looking at me he continues," Hai, I'm alpha Whilliams and I would like to discus a few things. Starting with your name and where are you from." I suddenly develop a lump in my throat. This is gonna be a full fledged enquiry. I will be treading on thin ice.

"My name is Peter Oliver a.k.a Po.......

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