You're Mine

By G.J. Robbins

The moon witnessed such a terrifying image. An accident, two deaths and a sole survivor.
Ariel took a deep breath... recording in her entire being, the scent of the little girl in her arms.
-I found you- she said with a mixture of joy and nostalgia- the moon protected you for me... because YOU ARE MINE- said this, I kiss the little girl's forehead and together with her herd, they left behind the violent scene, where they had little Sabrina's parents died.

• Language: English
• Publisher: G.J. Robbins
• Release date: Sep 25, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393119135

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Chapter 1

Ariel

Helpless... small... human and... probably orphan. A thousand sensations invade my body, a part of me is so ecstatic to know that he is with me, but on the other hand, I reprimand myself for thinking that the man and woman who died are probably their parents. Imagining the pain and emptiness he will grow up with makes me feel... frustration, helplessness, and a scorching sadness. But I cannot deny that happiness runs through my body when I see her alive.

I am the next alpha of a small pack. Certainly our family is not the most powerful and for this reason, we suffer many casualties, most of the time. We have more enemies than friends and as I said, our number has been decreasing over the years. My father has done everything he can to keep everyone safe and prevail, despite the circumstances, but it doesn't seem to be enough.

I arrive at our small village, one of the most sacrificial achievements that we have had in a long time, everyone looks at me with curiosity but little by little, the aroma of my little human reaches those present. Surprise, joy, fear, of all achievement perceive in their faces. But I don't stop until I get to the main house, where my parents, my two sisters, my two brothers and me live.

I enter the house and go to the main room. As soon as I enter, I see the look of panic and anger that my mother gives me.

What did you do Ariel? He says on the verge of anger.

-Mother, I don't think this is the time, the baby needs to be cared for - I tell her with concern - she needs a doctor.

-He needs to go back to his parents- he says very firmly -What were you thinking? she's just a baby - of course she's detected the scent, she knows it's the next moon in the pack.

-It's not what you think-I start to lose my patience-tell me, are you going to help me or do I get someone else?

NO he yells at me "you will return it right now Ariel.

-IT'S MINE!

-How can you say that? Ariel, that girl is about four or five months old. Do you understand that? -He tells me as if she had lost her mind and I understand her point but circumstances changed. My moon came in a different way than my mother, it came to my father. -Return it right now- she demands.

-I CAN'T! - and I realize that the little human begins to cry, I have woken her-mom, help me-I say pleadingly-mom, her parents died in an accident... on the Cobock road, a few minutes ago and... and no... I don't know if she's okay... I need help, she needs help-tears invade my eyes and it seems that my mother understands me.

-Son-he says with tears in his eyes-give me the little one and go for...

-NO-shout-no, mother...

-Son, look at her, she may be hurt or hungry, you know I wouldn't do anything to her- I take a deep breath and give up.

Okay, I say but I really try to convince myself to give him my human. Little by little my mother takes her in her arms.

-Go for the doctor- she tells me with concern and I don't wait any longer, she needs a specialist to check her.

-Don't worry, the girl is fine- says the doctor- incredibly, despite the accident, she did not suffer a single blow... nothing.

-I'd like you to do some tests on the humans who were with her.

Your parents? Asks my mother. Ariel?

-I don't know if they are her parents, but I ordered Gabriel to bring the bodies- I ignore the reproachful look that my mother gives me and I concentrate, I try to see the situation in which I find myself and what is better for my human.

-I will be waiting for you... by the way I would like you to have the girl under observation and do not hesitate to contact me and if there is nothing else, I will leave, permission.

The herd doctor goes to the door and then leaves and I know that I owe a lot of explanations and above all fear invades me. I'm not the alpha yet, so whatever my father decides is what will be done. Now that I know her, that she is so close... I cannot and do not want to separate from her.

-Look what I found- I see my mother and I discover that she is watching my little girl, with tenderness. Undoubtedly that gesture gives me hope, since my mother is very influential in the decisions of my father-Ven.

-What is that?

-It's a bracelet... and look, there's a name carved on it-he mentions with emotion-maybe that's his name- when he finishes saying this, he looks me in the eyes and with a smile on his lips-Sabrina.

Sabrina? I swallow hard it's... beautiful.

-Just like her- I see how she takes Sabrina in her arms again. Which is, again, asleep- We have to talk- she says more seriously- Your father is about to arrive so we go to the main room and for the moment I will take care of the girl- she says nothing more and goes with Sabrina to the door. I don't argue, it wouldn't do any good, earning points with my mother is the only thing I have left.

-Sit down Ariel.

I watch as my mother sits in front of me and my eyes go to the baby. This situation is so crazy. I had thought of my moon many times and would clearly look for it, but not yet. My pack is not well, there is a lot of danger, she is human and she is just a baby... there are so many factors that I never expected. But I have no choice, I have to be responsible, for the pack and for Sabrina.

-Good...- says my father, who has just entered the room -What's wrong?

-Sit down honey- my mother tells him- Ariel has something very important to tell us- I decide not to turn the matter around.

-Well... we were on the north side of the village. Randall explained some things to me and... a scent of flowers and... I don't know, it was delicate but so captivating, it made me shudder. I felt my whole body float, my heart rate accelerated, my beast roared inside me... IT'S MINE! IT'S MINE! She said. I thought I was going crazy, I felt dizzy and so incomprehensibly happy, on the verge of being... complete. And I asked if anyone smelled the scent, but that's where I met panic. The mention of smoke and... blood, made me wake up from my dream. The beast came out and I ran at full speed. When I arrived I felt everything fragmented; accident, car, smoke, humans, death and the cry of a baby. My heart seemed to break my chest and when I was conscious I looked desperate. I asked the boys for help and there it was- the memories were so fresh that it seemed that I was living them again- a baby and not only that, she was the owner of that aroma that I was trying to identify- I stare at my parents intently, I can see a mixture of emotions in them- I know it's crazy, but that's the way it turned out. I asked Gabriel to take charge of cleaning everything, plus I will investigate the humans. If Sabrina has more family, I'll take care of taking her with them, as well as delivering the bodies, which I think were her parents. But don't ask me to distance myself from her, as you know a wolf depends on its moon. I know her now and wish to protect her until it is time to fully unite with me. She was the owner of that aroma that I was trying to identify - I stare at my parents, I can see in them a mixture of emotions - I know it's something crazy, but that's how things turned out. I asked Gabriel to take charge of cleaning everything, plus I will investigate the humans. If Sabrina has more family, I'll take care of taking her with them, as well as delivering the bodies, which I think were her parents. But don't ask me to distance myself from her, as you know a wolf depends on its moon. I know her now and wish to protect her until it is time to fully unite with me. She was the owner of that aroma that I was trying to identify - I stare at my parents, I can see in them a mixture of emotions - I know it's something crazy, but that's how things turned out. I asked Gabriel to take charge of cleaning everything, plus I will investigate the humans. If Sabrina has more family, I'll take care of taking her with them, as well as delivering the bodies, which I think were her parents. But don't ask me to distance myself from her, as you know a wolf depends on its moon. I know her now and wish to protect her until it is time to fully unite with me. in addition to delivering the bodies, which I believe were their parents. But don't ask me to distance myself from her, as you know a wolf depends on its moon. I know her now and wish to protect her until it is time to fully unite with me. in addition to delivering the bodies, which I believe were their parents. But don't ask me to distance myself from her, as you know a wolf depends on its moon. I know her now and wish to protect her until it is time to fully unite with me.

-I'm glad to hear that you plan to return the little one -he makes a space, pondering what he will say- and I understand your need to be close to her, but she is human and she is a baby.

And she will grow, I say, holding her gaze, and I will be with her in that process, I will take care of her and make sure that she is missing nothing. Don't ask me to walk away, when you yourself, father, would not have dared, if you had been in my place.

-You have to understand...

-I will wait for her... when I said that I would protect her from anyone, I included myself in that list.

-Good, but I'll do my own research- said that he gets up and leaves the room.

-I see you're growing. Not only in size, but also in thought, in wisdom- my mother tells me with a smile. She gets up and turns to me.

-Here- she hands me to Sabrina- I'll prepare a room for her and yes, I'll stay with her. It's the best, I know a lot about babies, although you can help me- I dedicate a smile of joy to my mother and without waiting for a word of thanks she leaves.

I watch Sabrina, who is in my arms. It is so small and beautiful. Without a doubt I will have to change some things and consider others. If she moves away from me, as soon as she grows up, she will have many boys around her and that will undoubtedly take away my sleep...

-Sabrina -I say tenderly -I will take care of you regardless of the distance- I kiss her forehead tenderly- I will take care of you- I caress her cheek- I will wait for you, after all... I am yours.

Chapter 2

I watch the drops of water go down the glass of the window. The rains have become very frequent in recent days and today is no exception.

Little Sabrina's crying takes me out of my thoughts and I walk quickly toward the little crib that is in my room.

What's wrong Sabrina? I say tenderly, holding her in my arms. I'm here... calm down. After a few seconds, my human calms down.

Sabrina Rosst Viuloth, five-month-old human; daughter of Daniel and Sofía Rosst a couple that suffered an accident a week ago, in which they had died, so yes... Sabrina had been orphaned and with only two relatives who were unaware of her existence since her parents' relationship with them, it was never close, quite the opposite. And now, well, now she's here with me, it's no coincidence. She is my moon and I am her wolf, she has not only my beast but also man.

Ariel? I hear my mother enter my room. How are you?

-She is fine.

-And... You? - I can't help a tired sigh coming out of my mouth- she's with me, so I'm fine.

-It's not something you transmit, son- I see her close the door and enter my room -May I? - She extends her arms towards my little girl and, much to my regret, I hand her over to Sabrina.

I see that he has gotten used to your arms, ​​he says, noticing that my human is moving restlessly.

-I think so- I say with a smile on my face- I know I promised to return it...

Ariel, he chides me, it's not the time for me to be here yet and you know it.

-I can't send her to Russia with her uncle or aunt to live in an orphanage- I don't hide my despair from her- Don't you understand? We have so many enemies who do manage to find out about her, they will try to harm her, I am the closest thing she has left. I am not a family member but... I belong to her in the same way that she belongs to me.

-It's time to go to the meeting-he ignores me completely, says nothing more and leaves with Sabrina in his arms. It gives me no hope of anything, so they leave me no choice but to run away with my human.

On the way to the living room, there the future of Sabrina will be decided. But it's already decided, I can't push her away, she doesn't have anyone else. There were family problems, leaving an enmity of years. The investigations that my father and mine did, yielded the same result, Sabrina is alone in this world or at least among humans, since for her uncles her parents were dead from the conflicts they faced. Only now it's real.

Well, I think we can start now, my father says when he sees me enter. I can't help looking around me. Gafatt, Gabriel's father, Gabriel, my brothers, my mother, my little girl, my father and me; all present to know the direction this strange situation will take.

-As you know the herd is not well- my father begins to say- much to my regret I have to mention that we have not even been able to keep our own safe. They have died from puppies, young and old wolves and what I mean by all this is that we could not take care of a practically newborn human. I understand how important the girl is to you, Ariel, but you must understand that we cannot provide her with the safety, care, and education she needs. You must let it grow with humans, in its environment and at the time that is convenient, you can get closer to it. We need both you and Gabriel to focus on the pack and relate to everything that affects and benefits it, you must take full charge of it in a few years and a baby will be enough distraction for you son.

-How...- I start to say- as an alpha, I know it's your last word. I know the problems inside and outside the pack. Our situation. I know that I promised to give Sabrina to a relative, I know my responsibilities, my challenges, maybe I am young and I am missing but I have no doubt about something - after spending hours thinking about it I have decided - I will not let Sabrina go. You know the antecedents of the only relatives she has, if they can be called that and I am not going to send her with any of them. I'll take care of her, after all I'm responsible for Sabrina from the moment I felt her scent. I just want to announce to you that just like she is leaving the pack... I will. You don't leave me another option father.

My father's face is completely angry, it is no wonder I am challenging him in front of many but I cannot follow his orders when the injured party will be Sabrina. Like him, Gafatt gives me a poisonous look and so I see reproach, anguish, impotence, admiration, in those present.

-Richard- says my mother when she sees that the tone of my father's eyes begins to change- honey, calm down.

A knock on the desk, which ends up breaking the old furniture, the threatening look of my father. Pale faces, fear, and Sabrina's crying. I am unfazed by my father's attitude. If he wants to insult me ​​I won't stop him, if he wants to hit me I won't do anything either. I understand but Sabrina is my priority now.

Arms around my father's body. My mother. I can see the fear all over her body. She does not want confrontations, so she has decided to hug my father, to try to calm her down. I'd like to tell you to stay out of it and that I won't do anything. Challenging my father was not the best but given my circumstances it was my only option. Everything seems so unreal, the screams of my father, my mother, the looks of terror, the cry of my little girl and I in front of my father, waiting to be hit by my rebellious confession.

-Please calm down, Richard, please- my mother manages to say with tears in her eyes, which manages to get my father out of his combat state-Richard- my mother says again in a whisper.

We all observe my mother, who slowly moves away from my father and approaches Isa, my sister. Isa hands over to Sabrina, who carried her while my mother desperately sought to calm my father, with my little girl in her arms my mother approaches my father. I get tense before the act and I walk ready to remove Sabrina from her arms, but my brother Lunock holds me and with a nod she tells me to stay in my place. It is not something I want but from what I understand it is a plan and although I am not very convinced I am staying in the same place.

Here, says my mother tenderly, here, Richard, insists.

-What do you want Amanda? - My father's thick, firm and cold voice breaks my faith a little.

-Please, just do it, charge it- I swallow hard, I'm nervous, anything can happen, it's not that I think my father... well I've never seen him but I must confess that his previous attitude is making them project in my mind lots of scary pictures - just trust me.

Do you support it? My father says something hurt.

-If you hold it, you will understand my point and his- with a look that I can't decipher, but it gives me peace of mind, my mother smiles at me.

We all see my father's reaction expectantly, who ends up giving in to my mother's requests. He takes Sabrina in his arms with little dexterity. At first he just looks at her in his arms without any noticeable emotion, but then he approaches the girl's face and takes a deep breath, outlines a small smile and his eyes go to mine.

-You will have to work very hard- I can't help a smile escaping from my face.

-I will, alpha- I see my mother, my eyes reflect the gratitude I feel. She just gives me a knowing smile.

She will stay. I will protect her, watch her grow, and when the time comes we will both lead this pack. We will both be one.

Thank you mother.

Chapter 3

Life is like a box of surprises. Every time you open it, you don't know what you'll find. Without warning it gives you and takes you away. There is no guide, no studies, no workshops, there is nothing to prepare you to face it.

WolfDipriano, one of the most feared, influential, united, respected packs... The wolves gave birth constantly, which is why the pack was numerous. They were owners of the best lands, they had beasts of good genetics, since from very young males and females had sharp and large fangs; and their legs were strong as were their bodies. When they reached adulthood they were undoubtedly beasts feared within and outside their territories. Generations after generations passed and WolfDipriano stood solid.

Leonardo WolfDipriano was one of the many alphas who happened to lead the pack. The first seventeen years went by without any change. Until the betrayal, death, and banishment of the pack ended the fortune they had had for centuries.

There wasn't a minute where you could, if you want, process what was going on. At night herds came from the north, south and even west. All with an end. Kill all members of the WolfDipriano family, as well as their pack. That night it was going to be dyed red. Cubs, young wolves, pregnant wolves, even wolves in adulthood. The pack had been slaughtered. Among the many inert bodies was the alpha Leonardo Wolf Dipriano and his Moon named Monica.

Few survived that stormy night where they had been humiliated, exiled and also killed with most of their relatives. Everything was chaos. Misery was surely the description of what was left of the pack.

In distant lands, they had found refuge, but had to constantly move from place to place as their enemies had grown in number. Of what had been the WolfDipriano pack, there was nothing left and now everything was a struggle to survive every second.

Richard WolfDipriano was the successor of his father, Leonardo. He tried to avoid the extinction of his pack, of his entire family, but it seemed that even nature turned its back on them. Years later, among so many losses, escapes, scarcity, a light of hope arrived. Amanda, a beautiful wolf, from a distant pack, had fled to avoid being sacrificed. It was no coincidence, it was the destiny that guided her towards the WolfDipriano pack and mainly towards Richard. The alpha had found its moon; and that meant a blessing for all of them.

They had several children. Me, Ariel, Lunock, Isa, Amick and Eliot, in that order we were born. Lunock was my twin, I was older than him for about five minutes. Although I must admit that Lunock appeared to be the oldest, due to his attitude, good judgment and responsibility.

The relationship with my brothers was always good and even closer with Lunock. My mother was lovely, strict but very loving, a good moon. My father, due to the blows that life had given him, had created a kind of shell, which very few could break and I was not part of that list.

I remember how they told us, all the time, the centuries of glory that the herd had passed and how from one moment to another it became... what we are to date. Nothing. I am not saying that over the years we have not improved some things, but we are still being persecuted, killed and in few cases enslaved, by other herds. It has not been possible to change the situation since Leonardo WolfDipriano, my grandfather. Our future is uncertain, but now I have more reasons to fight, with my father, my brothers and the pack. The reason is Sabrina.

My life was alien to what happened in our family, our pack. My life was fun, risks, recklessness, rebellion, in short, a bit of everything. Every time they tried to relate to me, encourage me or instill in me something related to being alpha, I simply evaded any responsibility. My refusal was the subject of discussion between my parents, members of the pack, even my relationship with my brothers was damaged. I was just trying to see my well-being, what mattered to me and there was only one positive detail about my rebellious attitude. My abilities. Too often I killed enemies of my family who were approaching our new Cobock territory. It had taken a lot to build a small village and we were doing everything possible to keep our small town safe. Some time later and at the insistence of my mother and my brother Lunock, he had started to carry out some not very big responsibilities. Almost nothing mattered to me, but seeing that the tranquility and joy were reflected in my sisters, brothers and my mother, kept me firm, in the decision to follow my father's orders.

The months had passed and everything was very routine, Gabriel did the tasks, a little more bearable, but my discomfort was notorious. The sensation of being dead in life accompanied me everywhere.

Until its aroma hit my mind, my body, the man and even the beast itself, which as a puppy felt vulnerable, had tamed and weakened me without even being present. Sabrina, my little human, turned my world upside down. Everything I was, did and wanted had changed, now I wanted to be what she needed, and when I grow up I will love who I am, the man and the beast. The arrival of Sabrina made me immerse myself in my responsibilities because it had to be the best for the pack and especially for her. She had to show that the fact that she was the WolfDipriano would only bring advantages for the pack, since her arrival was supposed to be when she was older and not a baby.

And so I worked, hard, between conflicts, difficult moments... I was training in body and mind. We had little but it was something solid and the herd was growing slowly but surely. We wanted more and mainly me, I wanted to achieve the power and the image that WolfDipriano once had to offer to my ancestors, my family and Sabrina.

Four years had passed since the arrival of the next pack moon. My little. She was welcomed for what she is, an important member of WolfDipriano. His mere presence had subdued the cold attitude of my father, who along with my mother treated her like another daughter. My sisters appreciated her and had adopted her as a younger sister and my brothers spoiled her in everything. It was the center of my family and the joy for all the inhabitants of the village and without a doubt the reason for my existence.

Sabrina is shy but smiling, she's kind, caring, and overly cute. She has brown hair with curls at the ends, very fair skin, large chocolate-colored eyes, adorned by long eyelashes, and full red lips. Seeing her is like contemplating a beautiful painting of an angel and hearing her voice is filling my whole body with warmth.

-Again lost in your thoughts?

-Gabriel- I say something confused- What are you doing here?

-It shows that you missed me- over time I have let your comments and jokes overlook- the reconnaissance mission that your father entrusted us, was something quick. But tell me where is little Sabrina?

It's not something you should care about, Gabriel, I say something annoying.

-The years go by and you continue with the same thing-he makes a dramatic gesture and sits in front of me- he will need a friend and I will occupy that place.

-When the time comes I want you away from Sabrina.

-Stop your dramas and...

-Gafi! - My little girl says when she sees Gabriel, then runs into his arms. I don't let it get to my future Beta and with a quick movement I pick up Sabrina. The laugh of my little girl for suspending her from the ground with speed and tickling her. It makes me laugh.

How pathetic, really, says Gabriel very seriously.

Daddy! I hear Sabrina say who is still laughing. For some reason he calls my father papa and my papi, it is a situation that bothers me, since she is not my daughter but my moon but it is a habit that over the years has not wanted to change.

-Baby, come here- the voice of my mother in the hall, reaches our ears. Gabriel gets up from the chair.

-Luna- Gabriel says, once my mother enters. My mother gives him a smile.

It's time for the cake, says my mother happily. All his attention is on Sabrina, who I keep with me and her little arms are around my neck.

Today is his fourth birthday, the same time his parents have been dead. When I found my human, just that day, she was five months old. He doesn't understand yet but it will be hard when he grows up and tells him his story. I'm not hiding it from you.

Gabriel, my mother and I with Sabrina in our arms, we went to a room; decorated, with food, drinks and more, all in honor of my little moon. All WolfDipriano was invited, as we are all her family.

The hours pass between games, laughter, congratulations, full attention to the girl with chocolate eyes and the night as a witness to the celebration of my human.

Howls of pain, screams and blows alarm us all. As in slow motion I see the wolves of the pack running, everything is a ruckus. Far away, I hear someone call out my name. It is my father who with worry and despair tells me something. I am stunned. But the movements of his mouth little by little make sense. And as if everything recovered movement, sound and sense, I manage to understand my father.

FLEE WITH SABRINA shouts the alpha, desperate.

I run at high speed, take Sabrina in my arms and without looking back I plunge into the Cobock forest.

Once again our pack has been broken, I feel selfish leaving them, frustration corrupts me and I feel vulnerable. My family. What will happen to my pack?

Chapter 4

Between the grass and the leaves of the trees, Sabrina rests, oblivious to everything that is happening. You have probably forgotten what happened yesterday and how your body was shaking due to fear. And that relieves me, I don't want her to remember anything about what happened.

In the dead of night, I ran and ran. My purpose was to keep the little human safe. But I must say that my mind was debating whether or not it was right to leave my pack in the hands of the enemies. Life let me choose between two paths; My pack or Sabrina, I chose her before everyone else.

I do not blame her for anything, because it would be an unfair accusation, however I am guilty. I didn't know how to handle the situation, I had to take care of my people and keep Sabrina safe. But fail, not just the little human, but WolfDipriano as well.

Sitting next to Sabrina he was watching not only her but everything around us. He prayed not to have to fight, because he would be at a disadvantage when he was alone and with a baby. Undoubtedly the uncertainty of not knowing how everyone is and what might happen to Sabrina and me, was killing me mentally.

I have tried for hours to keep my head clear of multiple thoughts and feelings that fill my body. But it's useless, nostalgia and shame are part of me right now. Miserable.

I hear noise and it alerts me. I quickly stand up waiting for our attacker.

-They are here- says Gabriel with a happy tone- I was looking for them in almost all the forest.

I do not know how to feel exactly, to see the concern on his face as well as the joy in his eyes when he saw us... I would feel happy, but I also left him.

-Why are you looking at me like that? - he asks- Did something happen to Sabrina? Are they injured? - there is no sign of reproach, quite the opposite- Ariel?

-We're fine, Gabriel. I'm just a little surprised you're here.

We weren't going to leave our next moon and alpha in limbo, he says mockingly.

-Gabriel How is everyone? - His gaze of joy changes to nostalgic.

-They looted the whole village, basically they left nothing. If they didn't take it, they destroyed it; right now it is practically uninhabitable. On the other hand and the most important thing is that... they took many wolves, pregnant women, young women and mothers. They also took many cubs, especially the females, and killed many wolves in their adulthood. I do not know what to tell you, the guard was executed, there were only a couple of survivors and they are seriously injured, there are many orphaned puppies of the few that we were able to save... everything is chaos.

-How is my family?

-Your father was wounded, but the doctor says he will recover, your sisters fled but they have already returned. They are helping where they can. Lunock and your mother are fine.

And Eliot? I ask when I realize he hasn't mentioned it.

-He is something serious. He is stable but his situation is delicate- I close my eyes tightly, as if that way my situation will disappear.

We're going, I say. I take Sabrina in my arms and together with Gabriel, we return to the village.

Along the way I process what happened. This cannot go on. I've made a decision, I don't know how right it is, but it's the only one I see now.

We got to the herd. I try to hide all my emotions and walk in the direction of my house. I feel the gaze of some, but I do not reciprocate, I walk and walk until I enter my ironic home.

Son! The anguished voice of my mother, fills the space.

-How are you? How is the baby?

-We are fine, mother- I say quickly- and how are you?

-It will be difficult but we will get out of this- ironic, I think, the same we have said for years.

-Don't doubt it... don't doubt it.

Sabrina! I hear my sisters say.

May I? Isa says and extends her arms towards Sabrina. I probably would have thought about it on another occasion and even refused, but now... I must turn my attention to the pack. Without much detour I hand over to Sabrina who is still asleep.

-Take care of her- I say and I notice that those present see me with some astonishment. I suppose that for having given Sabrina without much insistence- Gabriel follow me- with nothing more to say and leaving my human with my mother and sisters, my friend and I retired.

Gafatt informs me more details of the attack the night before. The number of dead, orphans, wounded and also the number of those who were taken. The village is practically in ruin. Pain, blood, tears, everything can be perceived in the environment. I have taken the time to listen to the survivors. I have also visited the wounded and of course I have visited my little brother. He has bruises on his face and a shallow wound on the side of his abdomen as well as some broken ribs; I'm glad to know that in a couple of days he'll be on his feet. On the other hand my father is not so bad, although he is morally devastated, I know, I don't need him to say it to realize it.

-This cannot continue- I mention and those present observe me- we must put all our energy into recovering what was taken from us and avenge the death of so many innocents.

-It is something that we have tried for years- says Gafatt- we have never stopped fighting... but for some reason whenever we recover, they find us and attack us.

-There may be a traitor or traitors- question- it would not be the first time.

I remind you that we have all been affected, says one of the members of the pack, if it is possible to continue calling it that, and I think you checked it yourself. Well just you and...

ENOUGH! My father shouts, I remind him that he is going to the next alpha and his moon, says my father with a tone of few friends that makes the subject pale.

-Excuse me, but I find that questioning humiliating, alpha- he says again. I am angry but I am not in a position to make the situation worse.

-I have also questioned that idea- says my father- and for that reason, we are going to open a new investigation.

A little reunion. It did not last long and it was only to inform what was already known and establish some measures.

The time has come. I have gathered my sisters, my brother Lunock, Gafatt, Gabriel and my father. I'm not going to take a step back and the faster the better. It hurts? Of course I have, I have never experienced so much pain in my long life, it is the kind of pain that you do not cure with medicine, it is the pain of the soul. As a wolf and as a man, the result is the same. I failed.

Why have you brought us together, son? Says my mother.

I observe the place, trying to extend this news. Everyone looks at me expectantly. My little Sabrina when she sees me runs towards me and extends her arms. I swallow hard to undo the lump in my throat. I reach down and lift my human. She hugs my neck. She probably doesn't know what is going on or what will happen, but her attitude makes me believe that she is saying goodbye.

-First of all I want to apologize to all of you- everyone looks at me with some amazement. I don't do this very often. Never really. But this time it is necessary - and to thank them for the behavior they have had with Sabrina, for four years.

It's not necessary, says my mother.

-Of course it is- I say- my rebellion, immaturity... everything. It was a cause for concern in you who are the closest I have- tears in the eyes of my mother and sisters, I begin to see- Lunock you have always helped me and you have even done so much for this herd, more than I will as a future alpha I had to assume.

-I don't like the direction of this conversation Ariel- mentions Lunock- What do you want?

-In a few years I will take my position, as you know. I think it is time to delve deeper into this whole situation that has plagued us today and for years. I want to get everything back and I'm not going to hide and I