Alpha's Nala

Legaxy

Yeah, ouch that I wanted to cry.

But a part of me knew already what he meant about his loyalty, and knowing how important this is for him, I just brush the pain off and tried to look cool.

Still, there's a part of me that wanted to be bitchy, stubborn, and be demanding as possible for explanations. I mean, it is my right to know what I am dealing with.

Not that I wanted to scare the living daylights out of me with the answers I might get, and make myself go crazy about the situation, but I just wanted to prepare myself for the outcome.

I know from the day I was raised by Vampires and Witches that danger lurks everywhere. That every little thing about me screams 'prey' and 'death'. So when I got the chance, I decided to train and learn ways to defend myself, under the courtesy of my strict brothers and overprotective parents, of course.

Nonetheless, at the end of the day, I never get to use any of it because my family — specifically, Seth, keeps on concealing things from me.

I know, even if he doesn't say it, he doesn't believe in me and I guess that's how I get for being human — weak and naive, in my brother's eyes...

Anyway, going back to how valuable loyalty is for Seth and understanding the strict rules bound around that commitment, I quickly change my mind and chose not to argue with him.

I bit my lip, so no further questions are asked. Then, abruptly, I began to think and worry as hell for myself as we started to walk down the pathway leading to the front door of our house.

Seth — calmed now, may have noticed the change of my demeanor that he put his one arm around my shoulder. He then made sure to massage my shoulder blade with his palm — to make me relax, I guess — before finally, letting out a shaky breath; making me think that he was holding it earlier.

“I'm sorry for saying that boo. I didn't mean to...I just want you to... I can't make you...” He trailed off completely.

I bit my lip harder, avoiding my tongue to work.

He didn't continue, instead, he squeezed my shoulder and kept quiet.

I hated this part of him because it always made my body tense up from anticipation; The stroke he does on my shoulder blades did not work one bit.

Even so, I didn't complain and kept my mouth shut. From there, as much as I dread the silence, I patiently waited for him.

A half-minute passed,

Nothing.

Tsk! This again. Yet, as good as I was, I waited.

Then another half passed,

Still no continuation.

to feel on edge right now, as both my

can be

me another soft rub,

worked;

finally muttered close to my ear, “To be honest, I'm struggling right now. I just don't know how to be patient with this and I... I made a royal promise boo. I'm so sorry, I didn't mention it

this, my head snapped to face him

my reaction and if this was any other day, he would laugh at me. But no, this was a different day, and all he could manage to

seeing that

was something else, he

fingers a bit harsh on his brown strands, “The order came from the Vampire King himself. Since we are his close men,

from just that tone, I immediately felt his discomfort and

but, like a good soldier that he is, he has to

means he was hurting himself — or was hurting his own family, he has to

Otherwise, he dies.

sigh my distress and touch

Kuya. I clearly understand what you meant now.” I assured, flashing

big brother sighs out of relief and

me — oh so tightly, that I almost

promise me 2 things first...” he paused, and I

nod for him to

his shoulders sagged and then he spoke, a

wait, but I promise you boo, it will be worth every second of uncertainty and stress...” He paused

held my ground and nod on his

and you were always open to them, but I don't want them to worry about the situation Boo. Especially

nothing good will happen if I argued further, I quickly murmured a "Promise,”

my brother's reasons. Matter of fact, I could easily debate with him regarding the

his terms regardless of the subject was the fact that he made

is DEADLY. It's like a pinky promise that

break it, you DIE.

that's how

Seth kept on struggling to answer my questions before, and the way he snapped at me when I pushed