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 impatience and

lip harder, blood can be

must have noticed the conflict I was having that he gave me another soft rub, but this

actually worked;

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 earlier.”

this, my head snapped to face him

But no, this was a different

seeing

else, he

harsh on his brown strands, “The order came from the Vampire King himself. Since we are his close men, we are the first ones to receive his private information. And to protect

I immediately felt his discomfort

he didn't want to do it but, like a good soldier that he is,

he was hurting himself — or

Otherwise, he dies.

could only sigh my distress

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

my reaction and hearing my words, my big brother sighs out of relief

hugged me — oh so tightly,

you boo, thank you.” He whispered through my hair, “Though, before anything else, promise me 2 things first...” he paused, and I noticed him tense a bit

for him

then he spoke, a little

days wait, but I promise you boo, it will be worth every second of

my ground and nod on

I know you don't like that, and you were always open to them, but I don't want them to worry

I paused and shortly thought about it, but knowing nothing good will happen if

I could easily debate with him regarding

the subject was the

see, a royal promise, once made, is DEADLY. It's like a pinky promise that

you break it, you DIE.

but that's how powerful

to answer my questions before, and the way he snapped at me when I pushed him too far, all