Recollection.
I was positioned among the group with Lucas. The surroundings were completely silent.
“What is amiss?” Lucas queried. “Why is the pack so silent? This is atypical. The wolf pack typically behaves this way when one of our members perishes. Which member of the pack has died in our absence?”
“That assertion is unfounded,” I replied. We ought to enter and ascertain the situation.
“Excellent suggestion,” he replied. Let us proceed inside. We encountered the alpha and the luna. My father was also in attendance. They all appeared despondent.
What is occurring? I enquired myself. I surveyed my surroundings. Everything was disarrayed. It appears a conflict transpired here. Nothing is in its proper place. Something is undoubtedly amiss, but what is it?
“Can someone elucidate the situation?” the alpha son demanded. “What transpired, father?” We gazed at them, yet no one responded. The suspect is tormenting us. None of them were willing to engage in conversation. Regardless of our entreaties, silence prevailed. Something is amiss, and it is absent. I can see my sister alongside the alpha daughter, Zora. Why is Jessica not with them? Where is she? They were inseparable friends. Why is she absent? Luna’s family is hers. She is permitted in the alpha meeting hall, so why is she not present?
“Where is she?” I enquired of my sister. “Where is Jessica?”
Bria gazed at me and erupted in tears. It was evident that she had been weeping; her eyes were puffy. What is occurring? Why does she weep immediately upon my inquiry on her friend? I approached her location.
“Cease your weeping, sister. I require no tears from you,” I exclaim, grasping and shaking her. All I request is a straightforward response to my inquiry. “Where is Jessica? Is she in her room?”
“Can you cease trembling and yelling at her?” my father eventually said. “I will address your inquiry. Jessica, the alpha king will escort her away.”
“What!” I exclaim to my father. How could you permit him to take her away? Why did you give him entry? I address the alpha. Are you not the alpha? Why did you acquiesce to his abduction of her? Why does no one safeguard her? Why is everyone so feeble? Why?
“Cease, son. You must not address your alpha in such a manner,” he admonishes. He is entitled to your utmost respect. He is not an individual to be disrespected. Show honour and lower your head in deference, because he is your alpha.
“Father, I concede that he is my alpha, yet he is so feeble that he cannot safeguard her from the king. How can he defend his pack members? “He is no longer my alpha,” he declares. I intend to eliminate that contemptible alpha king.
“You!” my father exclaimed, pointing at me.
“Cease, beta,” the alpha commanded. He is correct. Jimmy’s assertions are valid. I am feeble. I lack the strength to safeguard her. You witnessed when he aggressively seized her in my presence. I did not even attempt to resist him. I am unworthy of the title alpha. My son, Lucas, will assume leadership of his people. I am overwhelmed with shame.
“What!” said all those present. “What are you implying, Alpha? The beta has spoken. Why have you abruptly chosen to abdicate and permit your son to assume control? This is inappropriate, Alpha. We implore you to reconsider your decision.”
“My decision remains unchanged. I will not resign due to your son’s remarks. He mutters, ‘I am only acting this way because I feel ineffectual and ashamed.’ I should have made greater efforts to safeguard Jessica. I lament this failure.”
I disregard his statements. He is a cowardly alpha for permitting her abduction right before him. Had I been present, I would not have allowed her to be taken. I am resolute in my commitment to protect her, even at the expense of my own life. I made numerous attempts to infiltrate the Alpha King Pack, but to no avail; their security is exceedingly stringent. I persisted in my efforts to rescue her from his pack until we were notified of her disappearance. Years later, I encountered her at a bar
*****
Return to the present day. Jimmy’s previous perspective.
I was enthusiastic about meeting her. The sound of her melodious voice brings me joy. My wolf and I are finally whole; we no longer need to seek our mate. I am eager to introduce her to my parents and pack members as my female beta. She assured me she would visit my hotel room after closing the bar. My anticipation is palpable, and I am already longing for her presence. I attempted to call her, dialling Jessica’s number, but she is not answering. Despite repeated attempts, she remains unresponsive.
