MEETING WITH THE LYCAN

__DEMON TERRITORY__

SOPHIE'S POV

I turned to Lucas "can I stay now , I have convinced Arion already" I smiled in relief

" Of course Sophie, well-done again" he said smiling as he tap my shoulders. We followed Arion closely behind I hesitated for a moment before asking, "Can I ask you a question?"

Arion, looking somewhat annoyed but giving a nod, responded, "Go ahead."

"Why did you agree to let me stay, even though I'm a werewolf?" I inquired, my curiosity piqued.

Arion scoffed dismissively, "Next question."

Undeterred, i pressed on, "But I'd really like to know..."

Before Arion could answer, a fierce-looking man, who appeared to be a warrior, came charging towards us with urgency. "My king, my king! The demon bell has been shifted! It's ringing!"

Immediately Lucas aura changed as he left I and Arion, sprinting after the warrior with determined strides. I turned back to Arion with concern evident on my face and I asked, "What does that mean? Lucas looked really worried. Is there trouble?"

Arion looked back at her with uncertainty. "I don't know," she admitted, her eyes narrowing. "But the only way to find out is by following Lucas."

Then arion took me into a chamber asked me not to look at the wall unless I want a death "the last werewolf that looked at the hand writing on the wall killed himself , so try and avoid looking at wall"

I nodded my head and tried my best not to even dare glance at the wall.

Arion changed her dress and we both headed out to find out what was wrong as the got the exit of the realms of the dead we were abruptly halted by the guards at the boundary of the realms of the dead. "No one leaves, and no one enters until the coast is clear," one of the guards declared sternly, quoting Lucas's orders.

However, Arion was quick to challenge them. "Move aside," she commanded, her voice laced with authority.

The guards hesitated but eventually yielded, allowing Arion to pass. "You can't come," one of the guards insisted, pointing at me

"She's with me," Arion retorted firmly, causing the guards to begrudgingly step aside.

As we stepped outside the realms of the dead, my eyes widened at the sight before me. People were dressed in war attire, armed with spears and arrows. Among them stood Lucas who was like he was the one leading the armies of warriors, looking different yet equally formidable in his war gear.

I turned to Arion with growing alarm, "What's happening?"

Arion shook her head, her expression grave. "I don't know," she admitted. "But it looks like war."

I am still trying to process the situation, I looked at Arion with confusion. "War?" I echoed, seeking clarification.

Arion nodded grimly. "It seems like it."

With a sense of urgency, we approached Lucas and the warriors. As we reached them, Lucas's demeanor was stern and intimidating. "Leave my territory this moment and never return," he commanded in a loud, fierce voice.

I thought I didn't hear him right as I stared in disbelief, "What?"

"You have 5 minutes to leave the territory now and never set foot here again!" Lucas repeated, his voice filled with anger.

Tears welled up my eyes as i turned to run, feeling intimidated and hurt by Lucas's harsh words. However, Arion stood her ground, facing Lucas defiantly.

"She's not leaving," Arion declared firmly, her eyes locked onto Lucas's.

Lucas's expression softened momentarily as he explained, "Her people have sent word that we have killed one of them. She has to leave to prove to her people that we didn't kill their kind."

Without another word, Arion looked at lucas in disbelief and ran after after me , calling out my name "sophie... Sophie... Please wait!.Wait, Sophie!" Arion called out, her voice filled with urgency. "Your people believe we've killed one of their own. They've sent warriors to avenge you. You need to leave and tell them the truth."

I looked at Arion, disbelief evident in my eyes. "My people? They don't care about me," she replied bitterly.

"You have five minutes to get to your territory and stop the war," Arion urged, her voice stern yet compassionate.

Turning to leave, i hesitated when Arion called me out to her again. "Sophie, wait! Promise me you'll come back."

I looked back at Arion, surprised by her words. "Why?" I asked, confusion evident in my voice.

Arion sighed, her eyes filled with sadness. "I've never seen Lucas smile in years since the death of his parents. I know it's because of you. He's never raised his voice at me before, and he's never allied himself with a werewolf until now."

My heart ached at Arion's plea. "My people will never let me come back. Demons and werewolves are enemies," I protested.

Arion pleaded with me, "Please, come back and to answer your question before , i allowed you stay because i saw happiness in Lucas's eyes, it has never been like that for years."

After a moment of consideration, i nodded, determination in my eyes. "I have five minutes to stop a war. I promise I'll come back."

" Thank you so much Sophie , now go... Go.. hurry please "

I left Arion without turning back and I began to wonder the way I will get to my territory in five minutes knowing fully well that the demon territory is far from my territory.

Lost in thought about how i would possibly make it back to my territory in just five minutes, I was interrupted by the sudden arrival of a warrior on horseback.

"The king has sent me to take you to the boundary between our territories. Hop on and hold me tight," the warrior instructed.

Without hesitation, I climbed onto the horse, my mind racing with questions. "Does Lucas care about me? Or is he just ensuring I make it back in time to stop the war? It doesn't matter now. I have a war to stop," i thought to myself.

With a command from the warrior, the horse galloped off at full speed. Before I knew it, I had been dropped off at the boundary between the demon and werewolf territories and the warrior without hesitation immediately said something to the horse and it turned and rode with speed, i stood there and watched the horse until it was out of sight.

As I made my way towards my home, I couldn't help but marvel at the stark differences between the two territories. In my own werewolf territory, riding a horse was a privilege reserved only for royalty. Their homes were modern, with skyscrapers dominating the skyline. In contrast, the demon territory was filled with luxury and opulence , I was expecting more dark colors in the demon territory but i was stunned see luxury and i must confess. The demon territory is more beautiful than ours. In no time , I was already at my house because my house isn't far from the boundary then I knocked on the door

"Hey who's there, hold your guts" that's my mom voice , i heard and strides walking towards the door. As my mom opened the door she gasped like she has seen a ghost before pulling me into a warm hug with her teary eyed and shaky voice "I thought I lost you forever"

"What" I laughed " common mom, I'm fine already and I'm safe"

"Please come in" my mom said as she put her arms around my neck

" Where are the rest " I quickly asked immediately I remember I was suppose to stop a war

" Ohhhh... They are planning a war already, let me call them and inform them that you are safe"

" Please do" I said hurriedly and mom put a call to tell them I was alive and I'm here , I went inside to shower and I changed my clothes and in no time I was hearing conversation in my living room

" Where's she, the lycan needs to speak to her"Alex said like he was in a hurry

As I heard that I was shocked to see that a whole lycan wanted to cause a war for me , a low ranked omega. Lycan is the head of all werewolves including the alpha. The lycan is Rhett Riley , he is Alex's father and I'm guessing he suddenly cared about his pack because of his hatred to the demons. I came outside and my best friend ran towards me

"Soph...thank God you are alive, you got me worried for a minute" she said in a shaky-teary voice as she pulled me into a warm hug

"Common Laura ... I'm fine"I laughed

"I'm sorry Sophie for leaving you, I should have stayed with you"

"It's all good that I'm alive... Right"

"You have to come with me" Alex said and I scoffed

" What makes you think I would want to come with you"i rolled my eyes knowing fully well that he was the cause of my disappearance , immediately my sister entered and she ran towards me and pulled me into a hug

"Sophie, don't you ever scare us like that again" she said as tears rolled down her eyes

"I scared you guys" I laughed humorously

" Yes, you f*cking did" she said as she hugged me tightly

My dad stood ,looking at me, this was the first time I would see my dad crying and it made me emotional, I pulled away from the Imelda and walk towards my dad

" I'm sorry dad" I said I was close to tears

" Come here kiddo" he said pulling me into a hug as he tried to hold back his tears. Just how many hugs have I received today. It felt so good to know I was loved and so much I appreciate the love

"No time to get emotional, Rhett Riley is waiting to speak to you about all that happened"

"What! Why the sudden care?" I scoffed as I answered feeling irritated

"You are one of his packs and he cares about his pack, we have to get to him on time" alex pleaded” please come with me "

I hesitated for a while but my family were giving it's okay look . So I agreed to follow him

" I would follow you on the condition that my family comes with me "

" Rhett doesn't like crowd but it's fine... Let's go"

Just how many suprise would I get from this Alpha. Calling his dad by name but I guess there's a strong bond between the father and his son.

As we rode towards his father's mansion, Alex turned to me with a stern expression."You made sure you say the truth to the lycan. If you lie, he won't spare you," he warned, sending a shiver down my spine.

Fear gripped me as I contemplated my options. Should i tell the truth and risk putting the demon's life in danger? Or should i lie to protect them?

Upon arriving at the mansion, I and my family were stunned by the beautiful mansion its grandeur. Alex led us through multiple layers of security before we finally reached Rhett, Alex's father.

Rhett was an imposing figure, his presence commanding immediate respect. As we entered, Alex announced, "Dad, she's here."

Rhett turned to us with a mocking laugh. "You had one job, and you failed. I said bring her, and you brought a crowd."

Alex defended himself, "Dad, they're her family. She insisted that they come with us."

Rhett sighed, his expression softening slightly. "Alright, young lady, please tell me what happened. You know what I hate most? Lies," he said, his tone intimidating.

" Erm.. it all started when I was rejected by the alpha"I started feeling my soul outside my body

" Ha.. ha.. ha... Rejection"he replied his tone intimidating "okay... Continue"

" I then went to clear my head because I rejected in front of thousands of people" I then paused and everyone looked at me giving me a stern to continue but I was contemplating whether I say the truth or I tell a lie

" Young lady... Continue I have no time to waste " the lycan yelled calling back from my lost thought

" Then I wandered into demon territory, I went there myself"

" Stop" he yelled and continued" I'm not a fool, are you covering the demon up and there's no possible way you can get to their territory. It's very far, if I were you I would say the truth" he said as he was coming closer to me then my father came to my front and speak up , I was wondering why he was quiet all along because my father doesn't like any one intimidating me " enough... You are a lycan doesn't mean you can treat us like sh*t"my dad said

" If I were you... I save up my act and tell my daughter to say the truth" he replied and continued " look...young Wolfie, I know what you have said is lies but i will spare you, tell me the truth and i promise not to rage war , i would even grant you a wish" he said as he lower his tone

Then I looked at him and everyone and I explained all that happened except the fact that I met Arion and I was asked to come back

"I knew it" he laughed humorously "your wish young Wolfie"

I like the idea that he calls me young Wolfie "I want to go back to the demon territory" i said and everyone gasped expect the lycan

"Your wish is granted wolfie but remember no demon should step their foot in my territory unless you, your family and the demon will have their lives to pay for it " he said firmly with intimidating tone " everyone can leave now "

After the tense meeting with the lycan, I could feel the weight of everyone's curious gazes on me. The ride back with Alex was silent, the tension palpable. When we arrived home, Laura immediately pulled me aside.

"Is there someone you're seeing?" Laura asked, concern etched on her face.

I smiled, "Lucas Williams," I replied, and then headed inside. To my surprise, my family didn't question my decision. Instead, they supported me wholeheartedly.

"You've lived your life as a sad, broken werewolf. If going to the demon territory will make you happy, then I support your decision," my mother said,

" Me too, my little Wolfie" my father added echoing the sentiments of my mother .

"Me three" Imelda said and we all laughed "I will miss you sophie, whenever you need us you know what to do "

"Thank you so much , I never thought you will all accept the idea of my decision" I said I was close to tears

" Any one that's looking for happiness will always find it and who are we to ruin your happiness "my mom said

" And if there's someone we would to meet him or her" my dad said and we all laughed again .Overwhelmed with emotion, I hugged her my family tightly.

"Pack your things and we promise to escort you to the boundary whenever you are ready to leave" imelda said as we free ourselves from the hug

" Don't forget, you are always welcome at home, whenever you feel like you want to come back" my mom added

" Of course... I know"I said and we all laughed again

Then I went into my room, to my surprise I saw Laura , how did she get in here, she must have snuck in when i was with my parents.

"Sophie" she called out softly like she has been waiting for me

"I'm sorry" I replied her and she nodded like nothing happened

"You're not mad at my decision?" I asked tentatively.

Laura smiled, "Come here, let's pack together." I felt a rush of relief and happiness as I pulled Laura into a warm deep hug

" I'm always here to support your decision anytime, any day as your best friend"she said as she withdrew from the hug

" Thank you laura" I said almost close to tears

"What's the best friend theme again"

"Through thick and thin

Set me to fire, set me ablaze

Through storms and fight

Set me to rain

The love we got is stronger than rail

And as friends we bond by the moon" we both echoed it and we laughed