by Zella
I looked at him with a serious look and then i stood up to level his gaze "Tell me the truth, are you here to spy? Even though I have the blood of a hunter, I am still the mate. The ruler of Luna Canidae and I will do everything to protect Luna Canidae" I said.
Devon grinned "Don't worry madame, my loyalty is in you and to Lara. My essence is to protect you and Lara since I'm born to be that way anyway" He said, I formed a fist in my hands.
"Now the decision is in you and whatever decision that is, I will respect it. I respected Lara's decision when she chose to enter the rebellion empire because I trust her and so I will do the same to you" Devon said.
"And whatever decision that is, you know that you two are holding not only my life but the lives of other hunters" Devon said and walked towards me to get closer.
"So what's your decision madame?" He asked.
I sighed as I stare at him who is completely expressionless.
"No one will know about this, I will still try to figure out the situation and your job is to be loyal to me, understand?" I said as I speak with Devon with so much authority.
Devon nod "As you command madame" He said.
I sighed and went out of the basement.
"Especially granny, she shouldn't know that I know everything" I said.
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"I guess you had a very good night sleep last night Cass, you woke up at 1 pm which is so un usual" Granny said as she prepares for lunch.
I smiled "Yup, my body missed my bed so much that's why" I said as I stare at her back.
So that's the reason why talking about my father is like a tabboo word for her and that's because my father was a hunter and he died being a hunter.
That's the main reason why I was sent in the city at a very young age, and its not to run away from being killed because I might be suspected as a hunter's child but because I really am a freaking hunter's child.
Granny placed her sinigang in the table as I help her set the table.
"So are you going back to the mansion tonight?" I asked.
I nod "Yeah, Lucas will be coming back tonight. I should be in the mansion before he does" I said making my granny laugh.
"Oh yeah, I also cooked some dish for your mate. Make sure he eats this okay?" Granny said.
"Yup sure" I said and took a sip of her sinigang.
Granny smiled "Its good to see that you're eating well" She said and gobbled up her food.
After that late lunch, I said goodbye to granny since we need to leave by afternoon for us to be able to reach the mansion by night.
"Say hi to the Alpha for me Cass!!" Granny shouted as she wave her hand.
I smiled and hopped in the car.
As Devon is driving and instructing security teams one, two and three, I stared at his back.
"Do we have wiretaps in the car?" I asked.
Devon paused for awhile "Don't worry madame, the Alpha and some of the hybrids trusts you. There are no wiretapos here" He said.
I nod "That's great then" I said and leaned my back as I stare at the trees outside.
"I will try to figure out everything and will get Lara out from the rebellion empire. For now don't tell the hybrids anything, they shouldn't know anything especially Lucas. I still need to figure out the situation" I said.
"Also, monitor the hunters in my command but they should not meet me since it will put them in danger if my security teams tracks them as hunters" I said.
Devon said as he focuses on the road "As you wish madame, I'll do as you command" He said.
"Good" I said and leaned my head on the window.
I know that lying to Lucas and keeping another secret from him is not good but I still need to know everything and I need to figure out what needs to be done.
It took us four hours to arrive in the mansion. As we arrive, I can already see Lucas waiting for me outside the mansion.
I sighed and removed the fact that I am a hunter's daughter in my head, I smiled and got out of the car.
"Lucas!!!" I said and ran towards him.
He smiled as soon as he saw me and before he could even speak, I jumped into him and made him carry me.
"Where have you---"
He was not able to finish what he's saying because I immediately kissed him as I wrap my arms around his neck and that kiss lasted for about a minute as hge gently puts me down.
"That's a great welcome gift, shall we continue it inside?' Lucas said as he grin and I can see his getting horny again.
I smiled and then I ruined his hairstyle.
"Lets skip that dear mate and have a taste of this" I said and showed him the dish granny made.
"Granny cooked this especially for you, she told me that I need to make sure that you consume this" I said as I reheat the food.
Lucas moved closer to me and then he gave me a back hug as I reheat his food.
"I heard you encountered Serafin's right hand man yesterday. Are you okay?" He asked and I can feel the concern in the tone of his voice.
I smiled and faced him, I gently caress his chest and smiled to him.
"Of course I'm okay, I'm a fighter you know" I said and took a distance from him.
"Sit down Lucas, I'm almost done reheating this" I said as I turn off the stove.
"Say my thanks to granny Cass" He said and sat down.
"I already did, but I just wonder. Why would Rex visit mr Jackson's grave. Its not like he's being hunted by his conscience because he contributed in killing Mr Jackson" I said as I also sat down to join Lucas for dinner.
"And one more thing? Its too impossible that Mr Jackson doesnt't really have a family nor children who will visit his grave" I said.
Lucas sighed as he place a piece of fish in my plate.
"What's with the sigh? You also agreee with me right?" I asked with a confused face.
Lucas shrugged and took a spoonful before talking.
I have been staring at him waiting for his reply.
"Mr Jackson actually had a son" Lucas said and looked at me.
"He does?! Where is he then? I mean he should be visiting his father's grave" I said, Lucas was silent for a while after I say that, is there something wrong?
"What's with those sighs Lucas, you're making me nervous" I said.
"He did, Mr Jackson's son already visited him and you're the witness" Lucas said making me laugh.
"What do you mean by that, I never saw anyone visit Mr Jackson" I said "Don't tell me his son is Rex---" I was not able to finish waht I'm about to say because Lucas' bitter smile answered everything.
I subconsciously dropped my spoon and fork as I stare at Lucas seriously "Rex is Mr Jackson's son?" I said as I show him my fascination.
"Tell me this is a joke" I murmured.
"Its true, I thought I had my investigation wrong but what happened to you yesterday justified what I found out about Mr Jackson's child. Rex is Mr Jackson's only son and remaining family. You probably saw Rex there not to spy on you nor attack you but to visit his father" Lucas said.
"But why? Why would he contribute in killing his own father? This is senseless" I said in anger. What kind of absurd situation is this, Rex is Mr Jackson's son which means the person who killed mr Jackson is his own son.
"This is obviously a joke" I commented.
Lucas sighed "Its called loyalty Cass, they are family but what they believe and what they want to protect are different. They are family but one of them is a rebel and one of them is a hybrid which made the situation worse" Lucas said.
"Mr Jackson is loyal to you and to the Hybrid empire while Rex is loyal to Serafin. Even though thay are a family, they chose to stand and protect what they believe that's why Rex ended up killing his own father" Lucas said.
"Mr Jackson actually is a very strong hybrid but I think he chose to die infront of his son to show his son that Rex is protecting the wrong person" Luca said.
I bit my lower lip because of what he said "He chose to die just to tell his son that he's wrong? I sti
ll don't get it. Mr Jackson doesn't have to die just to teach his kid that he's wrong" I said.
Lucas smiled "Not really, he did that because he doesn;t wnat to see that he and his son is fighting and killing each other just to protect their loyalty and what to believe" Lucas said.
"Mr Jackson logves his son so much that he chose to die so that he won't be able to experience another fight with his son" Lucas said making me speechless.
I bit my lower lip because of that realization. Lucas is right.
But its just too cruel to see and know that a family was shattered just because of loyalty to an empire.
Lara's Point of View
They removed my blind fold and the tape covering mouth as they make me kneel right in front of their so called almighty king.
He grinned and walked towards me, I glared at him as I watch him walk towards me.
"You're hiding something from me right? Why did you chose to sacrifice yourself to save a woman you didn't knew and to save the grand mother of a bestfriend who betrayed you. What are you hiding?" He asked as he sat right in front of me to level my vision.
"What do you care? Are you just being anxious right now that the Queen is not already by your side---" I was not able to finish what I'm about to say when he suddenly pulled my hair backwards.
"You should be afraid of me you bitch!!" He shouted at me as he shows me his anger.
I laughed and then I stared at his anxious eyes, I was right all along. Cassandra is more than just a mere human being and there's a reason why the king chose him.
Cassanda is Serafin's hidden card against the Alpha but now that she's gone, his plans are all destroyed.
I stared at his eyes and then I grinned.
"I'm not here as a prisoner, you know I can escape here using my skills as the leader of the hunters. I'm here as an ally" I said making Serafin laugh.
"Ally? Are you joking me? And what can you do?" He asked.
I smiled "Being the leader of the hunters means I'm more than capable of doing a thing. Don't tell me that you're refusing an alliance with the hunters. You know we can do more than just what you think, the hunters are also a threat" I said making Serafin grin.
"And what is my insurance that you will not betray us?" Serafin asked as he remove his hands in my hair.
"Am I not enough as the insurance? I'm held captive here so what do you expect the hunters would do?" I said as Serafin stare at me with a grin in his eyes.
Now we're talking business.
Cassandra's Point of view
I woke up having naked Lucas by my side, I smiled and caressed his chest down to his abs.
"Don't challenge me Cass, you will not gonna like it" He said and cuddled me, locking my head in his arms.
I rest my head in his arms as I stare at him.
"I don't have a class today, are you busy with your sched today?" I asked Lucas.
He grinned after hearing what I had said "Are you planning to have me all day today?" He said trying to seduce me with his husky voice. Damn this horny guy.
I smirked and then I sat down.
"Shall we go to a picnic with the other hybrids. Us, the Beta couple, Yvan and the Zetas?" I asked as I stare at him.
"Sure, call the Beta couple and I'll inform the Delta and the Zetas" He said and then he dragged me back to the pillows as he hug me tight like as if I'm freaking teddy bear.
"H-hey!! Shouldn't we call them now? Enough with your flirts Lucas" I said as I try to push him away but he hugged me tighter.
I sighed, I can never win against him in terms of physical fight.
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"Can't you move a little faster Cass!" Misty said with her high pitched annoyed voice, I rolled my eyes as I walk down the stairs carrying tents in my right hand, Lucas and the others are already in the lawn preparing for a little barbecue party.
I glared at her and threw her the mat.
"Hold that and stop complaining, you're ruining my appetite" I said.
"Whoa, so are you saying that I'm at fault here?!" Misty said angrily making my eye brows raise.
"Why so moody and serious Mist? Are you in your period right now?!" I asked.
After saying that, she immediately came closer to me hushing me like as if she's about to tell me a very big secret.
"This is just between you and me Cass but I did not have my monthly period two months in a row, can you believe that?" She whispered tickling my ears.
"Stand back Mist, you're too close, goodness. And so what if you didn't get your monthly period. Don't tell me that you think you're pregnant?" I asked with my freaking eye brows raised.
"Of course I am pregnant, geez you're my friend. You should at least congratulate me Cass, how dare my only friend lose her support to me" Misty said making my eyes grow wide.
"Wait what? For real? You're really pregnant Mist?! When? I mean when did you knew?" I asked in an almost shouting tone.
Misty immediately covered my mouth to prevent me from speaking loud.
"Hush Cass, Eros doesn't know" Misty said.
"What?" I asked.
"I'll have it as a surprise duh" Misty said as she held the mat.
"I had my check up last week since my monthly period didn't came twice and confirmed. I'm pregnat with the Beta's child" Misty said making me smile, I gently caress her tummy.
"I can't believe you'll be having your bundle of joy soon Mist" I said and looked at her tummy.
"Hi there baby, its your aunt Cass" I whispered.
"Enough Cass you're making it obvious, just stay quiet for now" Mist said and went to the lawn with the mat in her hand.
"Aye aye captain!" I shouted and followed her to the lawn.
While Lycas is grilling some meat with the Zetas, Yvan approached me.
"I heard that you saw Serafin's right hand man at Mr Jackson's grave. Are you okay?" Yvan asked.
I laughed looking at his expression "It happened two days or three days ago Yvan and you're just asking me if I'm okay now? You're not that busy are you?" I asked.
Yvan chuckled "I was just a little busy you know since the Alpha and the Beta are having fun with their mates" Yvan said sarcastically making me chuckle.
I shrugged "Yeah but he immediately left the moment I saw him, but I guess its not me who he wanted to see" I said and looked at Yvan as I smile.
He gave an awkward smile and then he left. Tss, he also knew that Rex was Mr Jackson's son.
We we're all having fun and laughing as the sun sets, Lucas together with Eros started making fire so that we could all face each other and joke around.
As we all sat in front of the bof fire, I saw a familiar shadow in the woods not too far from the lawn.
I silently stood up so that the others can't notice me but Lucas saw me.
"Hey, where are you going?" He asked.
"Nah, I think I need to go to the rest room" I said and excused myself.
The moment they removed my eyes on me, I secretely went to the woods where I saw that shadow.
"I know you're there, show yourself" I said as I try to look for the owner of the shadow.
"Lara I know its you" I added and after saying that, a familiar figure showed itself to me. It really is Lara.
"Lara' I gasped and hugged her but she didn't hug me back.
"How did you manage to escape the Rebels?" I asked in an almost whispering tone.
"I did not escape Cass, I'm already in alliance with them" She said making my jaw drop and then suddenly I remembered what Devon told me.
"Lara are you out of your mind right now? Why would you go into the the Rebels territory, you know they're dangerous" I said, Lara chuckled and looked at me.
"You know I don't have a choice Cass and even if I escape from the Rebels, the Hybrids will hunt me and so I decided to create an alliance with the Rebels" Lara said.
I comb my hair using my hands "Why did you that?' Why did you save Granny?" I asked. She looked at me and then she sighed.
"Devo
n told me that you already know everything. You already know what you are, who you are and where you came from, so what's your decision? Will you stay as the Alpha female?" She asked.
"Of course I will stay as the mate, you know that my main priority here is to keep Luna Canidae safe Lara" I said.
"And what about your father's legacy? What about his hard work, what about his sacrifices being a hunter to fight for the rights of humans" Lara asked with her eyes a little disappointment towards me.
I gave a half smile and looked at her "Lara, you know I'm not my father and not because my father was the leader of the hunters before means I also need to be a hunter. I'm different from him" I said.
"Then that means disrespecting our father, are you saying you won't join us?" Lara asked showing her disappointment.
I sighed and looked at her "I will join the hunters as a sign of respect to my father but I will stay loyal as the ruler of Luna Canidae. If I stay as a mate and as a hunter then its like being the Queen and mate at the same time which means I'm just repeating the history and so let's do it this way" I said as I cross my arms.
"I have a plan Lara and I know you also have yours" I said as I get her favor.
"What plan?" She asked.
"I know that the only objective of the hunters is equality, that the Hybrids also need to recognize the humans that's why the hunters are made, that's what Devon told me" I said.
"And?" Lara asked.
"Why not help the Hybrids defeat the Rebels since Serafin believes that you're bny his side he will think that its enough to defeta t the Hybrids but if you betray him and side with the Hybrids then the Hybrids will definitely recognize the hunters not as a threat but as an ally" I said.
"How are you so sure that we will be recognized---"
"You know that I am the Alpha female counter of the Alpha which means that I'm also the ruler of Luna Canidae. I will stand with my words Lara. You don't have to worry" I said as I cut her off.
"Make Serafin believe that you are by his side until he gives you his trust, we will have to meet rarely to protect you and to not cause suspicion. The moment we meet, you will have to tell me what his actions will be" I said.
