'We saw the Omega maid, Millicent, you banished in the territory of Alpha Blake'. The men said.
'Was she with Blake?' Alpha Sylvester asked, already growling with jealousy.
'No. But we found out that she lives with a family a little farther from the main pack. She was with a young man'.
There was no need to speak too much. He had spent the past year, looking for her and now that he had found her, he was not going to let her run away.
'But my Alpha', Beta Daniel said. 'Seeing the way you have treated her these years, do you think she will be willing to come back to you?'
'You do not have to worry about that', Alpha Sylvester said confidently, his chest seeming to grow broader than normal. 'I have devised a plan that I am sure will work. She will be more than happy to come back to me'.
The next day, Alpha Sylvester himself went to the said place, covering his scent so that no one would know of his presence in another Alpha's territory especially since the said Alpha was his mortal enermy. He had wanted to wage a war against the pack and get Millicent back but that was not going to align with his plan to win her heart. And Alpha Blake was not in possession of her. So war was out of the question.
Millicent happened to be going to the stream when she felt a presence. Part of the training Raph gave her was how to be sensitive to the change in the air, and how to enhance her sense of smell. Turning back, ready to attack in need be, she was surprised to come face to face with Alpha Sylvester.
'Oh, it's you', she said, feeling relieved. She had thought that it might be a rogue wolf trying to molest her. 'What are you doing here?'
'I have come to take you back to Moon Ville Pack, where you belong', he said gently.
Millicent was shocked at his gentle tone. She must be dreaming. Sylvester must have something up his sleeves.
'And why would I go back with you to Moon Ville Pack?' she asked. 'Oh, let me guess. You are not satisfied yet with torturing me. You are wondering why you have allowed me go when you could make my life even more miserable', she laughed bitterly. 'Well, let me tell you, you have made a grave mistake because I am not going back with you. You exiled me remember? And now, I am under the protection of another Alpha who might not take lightly to your presence here without his knowledge'.
'Well, to answer the question of why you should come with me, you're my mate', he said.
'Whom you rejected and who accepted your rejection and the mate bond got severed thankfully!' she spat.
'I realise that I am not your greatest fan. But I have come in peace. Come back with me and be my Luna. I still feel the mate bond, the moon goddess must have decided to keep our bond', he said meekly. 'Alpha Blake need not know that I was ever here. I do not want any more wars. Come with me right now!'
'You are still as insensitive as ever', she said, looking at him with disgust. 'You mean I should just up and leave with you with no word of farewell to those who have sheltered and fed me when you kicked me out of your pack without any thought about my welfare?'
'I was going to send my Beta to them with enough money and provision that will last them the rest of their days', he said, kicking himself for not thinking about that. But now that he had said it, he would have to make the arrangements with his Beta to ensure that the said things were delivered.
'And how can a lowly, weak, exiled maid be the Luna of the powerful Alpha Sylvester? Have you thought of that or did you forget?' she taunted.
'Millicent, who are you speaking with?' Raph said as he came into view. He looked ready to pounce on the man troubling his Millicent.
'I am speaking to no one. Just someone passing by and asking directions. He was just on his way!' she said, hoping Alpha Sylvester would take the cue and leave her alone.
Alpha Sylvester could sense Raph's love for Millicent. Too bad he was not going to have her and he knew they had not mated, else he would have smelt him on her.
'Who are you young man?' Alpha Sylvester asked. He had smelled Raph's approach but had also smelled that he would be of no consequence to him and had not tried to hide his presence.
'He and his family took me into their home and have cared for me as a member of their family!' Millicent said, wondering why she was even bothering to answer his questions. 'Raph, come let's go'.
Raph could sense that the man was not any passer by. He smelled of rank and power. He was jealous that he was looking at Millicent the way he was and hated him instantly. He knew it was jealousy but he could do nothing about that. He allowed Millicent take his hands and as they turned to leave, the man grabbed Millicent in the hand.
'Millicent', he said. 'I could have sent my Beta or another person to fetch you, when I found out where you were staying. I could also have brought mayhem to the people of this pack or the family that took you in but I did not because I am a changed person. I need you by my side. Please do not say no', he pleaded.
'How am I sure this is not a trick of yours to get me back under your captivity?' she asked. 'I'm very okay here, thank you very much!'
'Alright. Just spend two days with us in our pack and if I still treat you the same way, then you are free to leave! ' he said.
Millicent wanted to continue refusing but she thought that it was a good thing Sylvester wanted her back. She would stay close to him and take away from him everything he held dear just like he had done to her.
'Are you promising you won't go back on your word about allowing me to leave if I feel Maltreated?
'You have my word!' Alpha Sylvester said.
'Okay, I shall cone with you', Millicent said to Sylvester's joy. Not that your word count for much where I am concerned, Millicent thought to herself.
Raph was not happy about the development. He knew he was about to lose Millicent forever. He knew it was inevitable since she did not want him as her mate but he had hoped she would stay longer with them and maybe change her mind in the process.
'Millicent are you sure about this?' he asked anxiously.
'Trust me', she said. 'I know what I am doing. Now let's go home so I can say my goodbyes but I shall come back to visit. This is not goodbye forever, I promise'.
