Enemy

That night, there is not trace that Andrea went home. Nevertheless, I am relieved that we are not left alone in this home. It is good that we have no interaction, it makes me feel at ease and free. She is probably busy somewhere.

Since no one is at home, decided to headed early in the magical falls. The sun is rising when I arrived there. The place is still as quiet as before, with the water carrying its nature. I unconsciously looked in every corner of the falls but there is no trace of another wolf.

‘Disappointed, huh?’ Cordia mocked me.

I just shook my head and decided to go for a run in my human form. Most of the participants in the stadium use their human form instead of their wolf ones. It is only used when the fight is getting heavier or difficult.

Before running, I sat at the grass and did the yoga form to prepare my mind for this mission impossible. I laughed at the thought of that. I also did some stretching before finally running around here in the forest. Luckily, I have not seen anyone while running in this area. It was only for about 30 minutes when I felt my muscles are cramping from running. That’s how poor and weak my body is.

Tons of sweat are dripping from my body. My breathing is also heavy for the 30-minute run that I performed. After resting for some minutes, I decided to run around the forest again. It is good that I can freely think when I am nature.

I am about to return in the magical falls to have some water when I stumbled upon a thick root that made me fall into my own feet and rolling in the grass. I am a hopeless case.

Darren’s POV

It is another day for the duel. My next match will be probably scheduled in the next few weeks. With a lot of wolves participating in this event, the gap between my own duels will be long.

I looked at every corner of the stadium, I haven’t seen Clary since her last match. I am already worried about her whereabouts. I was foolish for saying those things to her…but I couldn’t do anything, it is an order from above.

Between my own self and my elders, it is them that should come first. I cannot defy their orders. At this position of mine, with still several things to prove, I can’t do anything. I love Clary, there’s no doubt about that. No one can question my feelings for her. But at this state, I need to be achieve more to fight for my feelings towards her. I need to climb up more, for Clary…

I did not come here at the stadium to watch the duel between wolves, I just want to see a glimpse of Clary… in which I did not accomplished. I soon left the stadium and decided to head on the borders of our pack.

I found my brother, who is one year younger than me, on his usual spot. Leaning on one of the rocks of the rock formation here in the border. His eyes are closed but he opened it immediately when he sensed my footsteps.

“Don’t you have any match today?” I initiated the conversation as I approach towards him.

I sat meters away from him to lean against not-so-sharp rock.

“I don’t.” He said snobbishly.

I chuckled, what a snob. He is always that serious about everything.

“How did you know? The duel at the stadium is announced just before the match.” I said as I closed my eyes and tried to feel if there is someone heading towards us or watching us. There is none.

“I can feel it.” He answered shortly.

I laughed and threw a small piece of rock at him. “Cool kid,” I teased him.

He just hissed and then immediately closed his eyes. He then asked, “broke up with your girlfriend?”

My heart shrink.

“Orders.” I said trying to explain myself for that matter. I know that it is not a valid reason to break the heart of someone you cherish. It is what it is.

He raised his brows, “always the obedient one.”

I chuckled. I sometimes think that he is the one who is older than me. He speaks casually and is full of sense. He would sometimes lecture me as if I am the younger one.

“Shouldn’t you fight for someone you love?” He added.

I smiled bitterly, being helpless for this situation. I am just ordinary wolf at this time, with so much to prove and conquer. I can’t possibly fight for our love at this time. I just need to wait for a little bit and make myself stronger during the process. In order to fight for someone you love, you need to be prepared for war.

I missed her, though. Did she eat on time? Does her sister hurt her again? Are her wounds completely healed? Who is her mate? All the questions in my mind that I have to keep in order to protect both of us. I have to refrain myself from missing her…it is too difficult, though. I miss her scent, her laugh, her carelessness and everything about her.

Patience. That is all I need right now and wait for the perfect time to fight for her. I just hope that she’s not hating me for doing this thing to her. Or even if she’s mad, I’ll still fight for her…in the right time.

“Enemy!” My brother yelled as I immediately changed into my wolf form.

He also changed his form. I can hear the footsteps of the wolves from the other pack heading towards our direction, ready to attack my brother and I. Based on their footsteps, they are probably five in group. I can also sense the bloodlust in their aura.

Too bad, once you have crossed our border, you’ll never be able to go back alive. It is your greatest mistake for that matter.