Chapter 306: The dreadful future
"Father I cannot," Alice said amidst her tears. She was so drained from the current situation. Everything around her had been on the constant move from the moment she entered the Eagle tribe. Her hunger for vengeance and heartache for her brother and mother were finally taking a toll on her. The exchange of words she was having with her father right now was overwhelming, "I’m tired, Father"
Elder Edgar pursed his lips and said in defiance, "You are my daughter, there is nothing you can’t do"
She felt like crying out loud. It felt like her father was not even trying to hear her words. The heartfelt words she said to him seemed to be going out from one ear through another. So she did what she always did, "Alright, I will mate with, Kyrell" There was no point trying to get her father to understand her stand. She physically couldn’t bring herself to sleep with her brother’s killer. Nonetheless, this simple fact somehow seemed bizarre to her father. It was as though he didn’t see her as an individual with feelings and emotions. For him, his children were nothing but extensions of himself. He wanted them to be and behave like he did, without any sentiments to the others around them.
"I will do as you say" That was her final attempt to remove herself from the conversation. She didn’t want to deal with her stone-like father anymore. It was not worth it. For now, she decided to agree with his orders and just get it over with.
"Good" Stated Edagar, "It seems you have finally come to your senses" Then he pulled his robes in place and turned around to leave but not before saying his last words, "I was informed that you are not spending enough time with your mates. You have not once become pregnant and that is shameful for any female. Get yourself together and do your duty"
"Yes, Father" Her reply to his order was meek yet indifferent. That was all she could say as she watched him walk out of the council room. And as soon as he stepped out, her legs gave away as she slumped to her seat. Her hands covered her face as she tried to calm herself down.
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[SILVER WOLF TRIBE]
In the deepest parts of the wolf tribe, an old and worn-out temple could be seen. A carved symbol of the moon could be seen at the entrance and as one proceeded deeper, one could see an altar with a beautiful statue of a goddess.
Mona had her eyes closed praying as she kneeled before the moon goddess. It had been so long since she had come to this shrine after leaving for her mate’s tribe. One of the things she most longed for while she resided in the Tiger tribe was this place. The goddess’s shrine brought her peace and solace she had never before found. It was hard for her to depart from her tribe but being with her loving mate had been the best decision of her life. Sheru was a mate given to her by the moon goddess or that was what she wanted to believe.