EKA: Tale of a Wounded Heart

Finding Them

Kanwar looked at Jana. His brother is the best in the world. He can always find a solution. He knows, he just knows.

"Eka will skin you alive if he realised that you have been burning half the wood down in anger," said Jana bringing down Kanwar's anger in control which was starting a fire in the forest and had caused the group to stop on Jana's firm command.

"You all should have some sense. We are not going to rescue damsels in distress. They are one of the bravest and finest there is," said Jana, face hiding all the pain as he said that.

Kanwar saw Antony's face. No matter how much Antony might deny it, even though no one addressed the topic with him for him to deny it, his care for Ili was visible in those eyes. He has known his brother since birth. Of course, he can see!

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Silence fell between the five who were abducted and kept locked in a room with silver all around them as they heard footsteps.

Arth growled as the pack leader Amblon dragged a knife, slowly down Ili's hand, down to his wrist and slowly drags the edge over it. It was a silver knife and Ili was crying.

"You touch him and you will regret it," said Eka.

"Will we queen?" sneered Amblon's wife Alamia.

"Shut up you bitch. You open your mouth and trust me you will not leave here today with your speech intact," said Carles.

"Oh, is that so! Isn't it the spawn of Samuel Mantini growing in you, the vermin, dear prince?. Nephew of the King Kanwar and the Alpha Magnus Mantini. Do you think you will ever see his face now?" asked the woman walking closer.

"Don't you dare," snapped Jeev.

"Ah, Clement Mantini's. It is sad really! The once prince's, now Mantini bitches," said Alamia.

"Are you angry, little prince. A bastard child really," sneered Amblon as he looked at Arth.

"My dad will kill you. He kills bad wolves," said Arth.

"Who? Jana- the honourable prince. He wouldn't. He doesn't have in him you little brat," sneered Amblon.

"My dad, Magnus Mantini," growled Arth trying to get free.

Ambon laughed.

"He is not your dad. He is bringing you up, yes- but I don't think the great Magnus Mantini cares enough about you little pest, to come thundering unless your Papa Jana begs him. He is not coming kiddo," sneered Amblon.

"My dad will find us," said Arth.

"You are all dead people walking," said Ili.

"No you are," said Amblon as he slashed Ili's wrist with the silver knife and all the elder ones started panicking a bit.

Arth growled and teeth bared. The young wolf broke free and jumped onto Amblon's face and bit down on his nose. Alamia tried to pull Arth back but to no avail. The bite was hard!

Eka broke the restrains along with Jeev and they fought. It was harsh. An arrow came for Carles' stomach and Jeev took it. The arrow brought him down. The alpha's tried intimidating Eka by crowding him, but he fought. Arth growled as he ran from Ili to Carles to Jeev to help them. Arth jumped on the window and let out a howl. He was calling his dad and papa. He knew they could hear him.

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Miles away Magnus and Jana heard it. Their kid was howling, calling for help. Magnus' wolf was losing control and Jana pressed himself against his Alpha to calm him a bit before they all ran. 

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"You brat," screeched Alamia and ran to him with a silver stick. Arth growled as he gave her chase. He dodged and ran, before kicking silver instruments onto the body of the pack members.

Eka ran after him.

"Kiddo, don't panic. Don't run too far away," Eka tried to tell him to not get lost in the wood.

Arth had no such plan anyway. He bounded back to Carles' side and curled himself protectively around Carles' stomach.

Eka sighed with relief and then he froze. A silver liquid was poured over him and god did it hurt. But Ili was bleeding out and unconscious. Jeev was struggling with the arrow in him. Carles seems to be in distress and only Arth is there to aid him. He wishes his King would just come faster.

Carles felt teardrops fall from his eyes onto Arth's head.

Samuel. He wishes he could see his Samuel one last time. He wants to apologise. He can't believe he is to leave the man alone on this earth.  He knew his Samuel won't survive. The man wouldn't last a day without him and that broke him. He should have listened to Samuel. He was so sorry. He would do anything to see his man one more time. To apologise, to tell him that he and their baby will wait for him. Carles could feel the energy being drained after heavy exposure to silver.

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The rescuers reached outside the area where the pack was holding them captive. Magnus ran forward hearing Arth's growls. His pup was not scared. He seemed furious and all looked at each other and despite the situation almost laughed.

Samuel and Clement could feel the unease and they all ran in. They saw the state of affairs. Antony saw Ili who was close to losing his life, even the last drop of blood leaving his body.

"Ili," all screamed. Carles was clutching him close. Antony grabbed Ili killing every single wolf in the way. Samuel held Carles' arm as he looked at his brother who looked bluish.

"I am taking him to the healers. You okay?" asked Antony.

Carles nodded.

Antony tried to take Arth but he growled and ran off in the opposite direction.

"Go, We will get him," said Kanwar.

Antony nodded and grabbed Ili and ran.

Carles gripped tighter to Samuel who was fighting off the wolves now surrounding them. He saw Clement.

"They took him. That bastard," said Carles to Clement and he need not think twice to know who took his Jeev.

"There is a silver arrow in him. Get to him fast," Carles managed to say, struggling to stay conscious. Finally, Samuel was able to bring his attention to Carles.

Carles raised his hand and cupped his cheek.

" I am sorry Alpha Samuel, I put myself and our child at risk," said Carles.

"Brother, take him home to the healers," said Jana.

Samuel nodded and looked at Magnus and Kanwar both of whom nodded. Tim and Pran were on the other side and he can feel Vir and the other brothers are on way. He got out and ran. He crossed them on way but did not stop.

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