Alpha King of Water

IS THIS LOVE?

JACE’S POV

“Ahh!”

I was awakened by the loud shout of Haya. I moved faster, going out of the tent. There was a big wolf growling, threatening her. She backed and backed away until the branch of the tree served as her dead end.

“Get away from her.” The authority was in my voice. I did not shout, but the threat was in my tone.

“Roar!” The wolf was becoming wild as he moved closer to Haya.

Ven and Kaye were just looking at the wolf. I had no idea why this wolf was here, why he wanted to hurt Haya. I guess the wolf was not a natural wolf, it was a human shifting into a wolf because he was bigger than it.

“I said…” I emphasized these words, but it was too late. It jumped so high and was about to bite Haya when I leaped my hind legs, shifting into a wolf. My nose became snout, the hair structure of my human became furry black.

I attacked the wolf. We both roll on the soil, claws by claws, fang by fang. He was stronger than me. The Black Wolves Prince would not defeat by just a stray wolf like him. I scratched his face and made sure that I would wound him. He removed his body from me and then ran.

That’s all? He would attack us and then left when he hurt? Who is that wolf? It was brown in color, it came from the Elemental Kingdom?

I changed into my human form. I moved my head up and asked Haya. “Do you know him?”

“No. He just went near me which I didn’t know where he came from.” Haya was shaking in fear that was why the two women sympathized with her by hugging her.

Who will attack me? Us? We were far from the pack, it was not appropriate if I think that my father secretly watched me or the Elemental Guards were scattering around?

“Watch each other. We are in danger.” I commanded my three women. They all nodded at me.

I grabbed my spear that was located beside the tent. It had a poison that could kill a wolf in just a second. Nevertheless, of their ranks one shot of a spear and they would die. I was not sure if Zarya was in the Elemental Kingdom. Probably, fifty percent would be the possibility. She had nowhere to go except she went to the Human World, to her friends. It would be hard for me if she was there.

“Prince, we’re going to get water at the river,” Ven asked for permission. She was holding a galloon.

“Hurry. Call me immediately if there’s harm.” I bent my body down. I grabbed the dried leaves, rocks, and woods to start a fire.

Haya accompanied Ven while Kaye was here, helping me. I decided to eat first before we continued our journey. It would be long. We should have lots of energy so that we have the courage to fight when we encounter an enemy.

After breakfast, we started to walk in the woods. The dried leaves were crackling when the horses’ feet stomped on it.

“We’re near our house.” The excitement filled Ven’s face. So sad, I would leave her in their home.

“We are here!” Ven jumped from the horse. She ran towards the entrance. The old woman was about to go out with the basket in her hand. Her clothes were dirty and her hair was messy, which did not stop Ven from hugging her mother.

“Ven, I’ve been waiting for you.” Her mother seemed to have no knowledge of Ven’s being kidnapped by our pack.

The Black Wolves Pack was hunting not just food to eat, but women to abuse. They really loved to hear their screams while they were rocking their bodies. That made them more satisfied. Well, excluding me. I did not enjoy that. However, I could not eliminate that tradition in spite of being a prince. I had no control over the laws, especially because they did not like me. My mother was raised with lessons about women. She wanted me to break the tradition when I became an Alpha King. She reminded me every single day that I should not abuse women, unfortunately, for their safety, I need to take them.

My mother was once assaulted by my father. She was one of the women who were forced and imprisoned at the pack. The difference was, my father looked at her as a beautiful woman which was why he did not let others touch her. He owned her alone. Eventually, they developed a love for each other.

“Mama, this is Prince, Haya, and Kaye.” She pointed at us, one by one.

My lips were stretched forming a smile. Her mother thought that my name was Prince. I did not correct it. Perhaps, better to know me by the other name.

“Come, everyone. Apology for my small house.” Ven’s mother guided us to move inside that was why I followed them.

I was looking around. Their house was tiny, made up of wood. They had a few things inside just a set of bamboo sofas. They had three small rooms, one person would only fit there.

Her mother prepared boiled bananas for all of us and then ginger tea. I did not want the taste of ginger, but I had no choice. This was healthy though.

I watched Ven. Her hands encircled her mother’s arms while she was cuddling her. She also talked a lot, asking about her health, her days without her, and any questions concerning her mother. I miss my mother with the view of them.

“Prince, are you going to stay here? At least one night?” Ven walked towards me, she settled her butt on the chair. Her smile was incomparable, obvious that she had a better day.This content provided by N(o)velDrama].[Org.

“Apology, we need to hurry, so that we can go back to the pack immediately.”

She nodded her head. I could see the sark of sadness.

“No worries, we’ll come back as soon as possible.”

“She nodded once more. We stayed at the house for about an hour. After eating, I decided to continue the journey. The enemies were waiting for us to come. It was contentment when I saw Ven was happy.

I moved my body up and held the hand of Ven’s mother. “Thank you for the food. We’ll say farewell. See you next time.”

Her wrinkled face stretched due to her smile. “I’ll cook more in your comeback.”

The next thing I did was hold Ven’s hand. “Wait for us. Enjoy your movement with your mother.”

Her eyes were not happy. It seemed like any time she would hug me tightly and I was now wrong, she did what I guess. She embraced me so tight. She learned how to care for me and for the other women. So do I. She was now one of the important people in my life. Looking forward to seeing her again. I held her hair and caressed it.

“You’re now home. I fulfilled my promise.”

“I appreciate it.” She grasped my hand. I would not expect what she did next. She kissed the back of my hand. “I always serve you, Prince. No matter what it takes.”

The grin ear by ear was my only response. I turned my back. I gestured to Haya and Kaye to move. They hugged Vem before following me. My shoulder was dropped when I rode to my horse. Admittedly, this was like heartbreak. I had an affection for Ven. However, it was good enough to her to stay with her mother. The way going to the opponents was dangerous. I could not rest her life.

Haya and Kaye rode on their horses. I pulled the string and started to walk. I did not look back at Ven, saying goodbye was the hardest thing in this world, so it was okay not to say it. Well, I will see her again. That was the only thing in my mind.

We traveled a bit of distance when I heard Ven.

“Prince Jace!”

I shut my eyes to avoid looking back at her, but I could not resist my heart. It was beating so loud and reckless as if it fell deeper into that blonde girl. My eyes looked at her once again. She ran as quickly as she could. She grabbed my nape, causing my body to bend down. Our lips caressed each other’s lips. It glued for so long. I could not count the second. That was the sweetest kiss I had ever tasted. Our forehead was fixed when we stopped, both panting.

Suddenly, she ran again to her mother and hugged her so tight. “I’ll be back. I just go to where my heart is. I love you, Mama!” She embraced her once more and ran back towards us. She rode at my back, hugging me from behind.

“Shall we go?” Ven leaned her chin on my shoulder. She left her horse in the front yard of the house. A scoffed in happiness. I held her hand that was on my belly.

Is this love?