Chapter Six
A tinkling of falling grass. A click-clicking of wolf claws on the floor falls in Liam's sense of hearing and he wakes up alert. A big gray wolf roamed the room and looked at him straight in the eye. Saliva trickling from the mouth of the gray wolf. So he's prey in the eyes of this big wolf? The fur of the wolf was soaked and the salivating mouth has blood.
"You don't dare, Brien" Liam stood up and stretched his body.
The wolf shifted into his human form. Brien wiped his mouth. He's been hunting in the woods.
"Carnivore wolf! I thought you're vegan?" Liam smirked.
Brien shrugged "Liam, that's the nature. I went roaming in the woods and I saw hunters chasing deer so I played and chased the deer to I easily bring it down." He laughed.
Liam is thinking. "So, if you went to the city next week you'll be going to hurt people? If you're a beast remember the city is another monster too!" He looked in the window, outside was dark and lonely. The night is their favorite time they can see the night and that's their special ability aside from strength and power. "City is like a long table and all meat in it. I bet you like that!"
"Not in our pack. But who knows if Maximo is eating human flesh, or, that's the secret he kept long." Brien lowered his voice. He's aware that if the Alpha heard him he might kick him out of the pack or worst Alpha break his neck. Alpha Maximo is cruel and brutal. "I can smell it, tho"
"I don't want to talk about it, I don't want to end up being rogue. I mean I'm capable but that makes me more alone." Liam turned at Brien.
"It's time Liam," He said and lay in the bed.
"I knew." He let out a sigh and went out.
It is time for him to meet the Alpha for his new mission. He walked with authority and his shadows in the dark make the other wolf in the pack scared. He didn't understand why they were scared of him. He's humble as drawn in his handsome face, he walks without skipping a beat.
The door opened to him and he's now stood in front of the Alpha. Maximo looks dismal. He didn't understand why. Liam was informed that the Alpha son has died but he didn't know the reason. He bows his head slightly as part of the respect. And raised his face to meet Maximo's stare. He could see the anger and sadness in the presence of the Alpha.
"Brien told me to meet you."
"Yes, my Beta, I have a new mission for you." He stood up and moved close to him. "As you know my son, Leonord died last week."
"Lord, what do you want me to do then?" He could hear Maximo's breathing.
"I want you to avenge the death of my only child, Liam" He paused for breath. "He was found dead in the trap of Mr. Fergus the best hunter in the town."
Liam shook his head and his whole being shaken in fear. He disagrees with this new mission given to him. How could he hurt the old man that raised him? Liam believes that Mr. Fergus couldn't do that. Mr. Fergus is innocent.
"For the past years, Liam. Did I cause terror to Grindelwald? Did I harm anybody in the village? Why did he take the life of my only son? Our kindness is never enough. We protect them back then against the Frostien Pack. Now, tell me that ordinary men never learn to reciprocate kindness shown to them." Maximo was angry, furious. Anger can be seen in his eyes. It was not new for Liam to see the anger in Maximo's eyes and face.
How could he tell the Alpha that he's related to Mr. Fergus? That Mr. Fergus is the man who saved him against the hunters? No, he can't reveal that because the moment Maximo finds out, he gets even angrier. He should kick out of the pack than see Mr. Fergus suffer and died. And, it's him who was appointed to take revenge for Maximo's loss? What does Maximo think? He cannot hurt Mr. Fergus. He cannot stand the new mission. Now, Brien is right that it's about choosing your loved ones or the position you have in the pack.
He's belonged in the Wildfang shadows for six years. He admits he loves their pack. But it doesn't mean he can guarantee the mission. He feels no sorry at all for Maximo's loss. Why does he's feeling sorry if Liam knew his hidden secret? It was in the vows of the Wildfang Shadows that they will never harm humans nor hunt for human flesh. They all rely on rabbits, deers, and other animals to eat. But their Alpha is brutal one often hunts humans. It's Liam who knew the secret. Liam lived in horror thinking if it was right. He can't complain since his position is just next to the Alpha. All power and rights are in the hands of the Alpha.
"I want his head, put it on the top of the plate" He commanded in his terror's voice. His mind was filled with revenge. His ferocious side was pronounced and the two guards were frightened but Liam did not show fear.
"I think I can't, my lord," He said and turned to him. He could see the disappointment in Maximo's face. The vein running in Maximo's forehead was visible.
"Why?" He moved swiftly closed to Liam and Maximo grabbed him in his arms.
No words came out of Liam's mouth he just stared into Maximo's eyes, his eyes burned with anger. He couldn't even complain at Maximo's sharp nails like an edge of a knife imbedded in his skin.
"Why you can't, Liam? Are you a Beta or not?" He growled.
"I am and still am devoted to my role. But your mission is too much, you knew I can't kill people. I can't stain my claws with innocent human blood." He did not look down. He's ready for a fight, claws to claws, fangs to fangs, a werewolf strength to werewolf strength. He wasn't dared to turn his back no matter who Maximo is. He's ready for an Alpha and a Beta fight.
"Do you know who are you, Liam? Such a filthy werewolf."
Liam shook his head holding both Maximo's hands and he stepped away from him.
The two guys who guard the Alpha transformed themselves into big wolves. They surrounded him. Maximo returned to his respectable seat and watched them intently. Liam wasn't afraid of those two wolves he could easily bring and pin them down. Those two wolves were salivating as they surrounded him.
The black wolf jumped at him but he moved swiftly and he grabbed the wolf and strangled the wolf and threw it with all his might. A brown wolf jumped to attack him but he moved quickly and the wolf went straight and its head hit the wall.
"You will understand soon, my lord. You will understand why I refused your mission. And, if you compel the pack to attack the Grindelwald, I will be your opponent." He said angrily.
The Alpha shook his head. "Do you think you can stop me, Liam? Tell me, Liam, why is Grindelwald important to you? Are you mated to one of a villager?"
He parted his lips but no sound came in. He took back what he wanted to say.
"I heard that the nephew of Maximo is in the village he came the day when my dear Leonord died. If you can't kill Mr. Fergus because you're scared of him bring me the head of his nephew then."
He turned his back on Maximo and left that room. He went straight to the last floor of that mansion. He looked down at the dark earth and forest. He closed his eyes and jumped off. And when he opened his eyes it turned into green and he grow fur into his body, his fang grows and his shorts tore. He shifted into a wolf before he touched the earth. He became a white wolf. He run as fast as he could. He was running and didn't mind where his feet brings him. He stopped at the edge of a high cliff. There he howled and it echoed back. His howl scared the hunters and they have to hide in the giant root of the trees.
He will never come back to that mansion or consider himself to belong in the Wildfang Shadows anymore. From now on he will be rouge and roaming around. He wants to stay as a wolf for a while. The surroundings is cold. His fur is thickened in cold. Now, the only thing in his mind is: how to save Grindelwald and its people. How he saves Mr. Fergus and the dapper city guy who's plain stupid.
The gunfire rang in the air. The blazing bullet swiftly fly and it was buried in the white wolf's leg, buried in Liam who wasn't aware. When he turned his back he saw a hunter who run close to him. Another gunfire rang but the hunter misses it. Liam fell into the cliff. He closed his eyes as he accepted his fate.