Barely Breathing

Xyrus opened the door and I followed. Alpha Caden and Luna Fae were already seated at the long table. In front of them were three men, all wearing neat white shirts but with dried blood on their faces and body.

The one in the middle has that clever look, his eyes burning with rage. He must be in his 60s with gray hair and wrinkles on his forehead.

The one on his right was young, probably in his early 30s. He has a good built and the way he seated with his back straight was something. He looks proud and prideful despite the red claw marks on his arms that were already starting to heal.

The last one was on his way to the 40s. He has the calmest facade of the three. Not tense at all, or maybe he was too good at hiding emotions.

Gabbiel and Carter were leaning on the wall behind the three. Guarding them I supposed. Gabbiel bowed his head mouthing 'Luna' and Carter simply gave me a small smile.

"Willow are you alright?" Luna Fae stood and gave me a quick hug. She held me at arm's length and inspected my injuries which were already healing. "Oh dear, we have to go to the doctor."

"I'm fine," I assured her. "I will see her after this."

Hesitation crossed her pretty face but resigned with. "Alright then."

She assisted me to the chair beside her while Xyrus seated on my left.

Xyrus cleared his throat and addressed the three. "It is an honor to have you here with us."

"As prisoners you mean." The prideful one says disgustingly, sneering at Xyrus. He looked like he would jump any moment and attacked Xyrus. Gabbiel and Carter stood straighter, alarmed.

"Caleb." The calmest of the three called out, getting his attention. There is a threat laced on it. "This will be the last time I'm warning you."

Caleb growled at him to which the one in the middle raised his hand, probably to stop an argument brewing between the two.

please." He said. He seemed nicer than the way

Xyrus replied. "I am not sorry for the loss of your people nor do I conform with

know that."

what do we expect from the mighty prince Xyrus, oh is it king now?"

Xyrus said unaffected. Something tells

do you want from us?" The calmest one

cursed and glared at him.

as empty brain as you are." Theodore insulted back. "If not for you and Nicholas, this war mustn't

him. "Now be like a true man of wisdom you two. Or I must speak to Xyrus

you, Donovan." Alpha Caden directed

thank me yet Alpha," Donovan assured.

sighed, shaking his head. "Donovan, why did we have to

Caleb burst. "He was the one who broke

closed his eyes for a moment trying

from you Caleb and I swear you will join the others at

surprisingly did say no more. He leaned

go to war so willingly but you

what do you expect me to do? "

anyone as you should have Alpha!" Donovan gritted his

can't play the victim here.

the table. "What is best is to treat wounds

all of you, that's a promise." But then, he

pack again, there will be another war, and this time - I promise I