Chapter 119

Lucas was literally after our life. As we ran into the Bush, we still didn't feel secure. 'I think we should run for our dear lives now. Let's go back to Shadowcrest, I believe we are done for our quest." 'I think so too." 'No. One more pack and we'll go back to Shadowcrest and prepare for the war we are fighting." 'What do you think? Let's go find our horses where we left them, it'll simply make our journey as fast as it should." Laura suggested still staring backwards checking for Lucas. We located the horses and rode on them as quickly as possible. It was too good to be true for me because I sat comfortably on the horse. Damien had told me that we were heading to Blissfall Park, the last on our list. 'We don't have to bother about them welcoming us. I hear they are kind hearted people including their Alpha too." We took Damien's words into consideration and rode into Blissful Park expecting great things from this park. We got there on time to meet the Alpha in a meeting with his elders. We were eagerly ushered in by the warriors like people who have been expecting us. Slowly, we moved into the Palace to meet a whole lot of people. 'What's happening?" Laura asked me. She was shocked the way I was at the many people that were waiting at the Palace. 'Maybe there's a feast happening that we didn't know about." 'She's here! My daughter is finally here." We were distracted by the sudden outburst of a man in the Palace. As we came to light, we realized that it was the Alpha and he was referring to Laura. 'Seems like the people of this park are crazy." Laura announced but she was wrong. 'Laura is that you?" A woman who I suspected would be the wife if the Alpha approached us. 'Yes. How do you know my name." 'She's finally here, my people. My daughter is finally here." If I could hear properly, these people were calling Laura their daughter. Does it mean that Laura had finally found her parents. Was what the Wizard said really true?" 'Laura." I called her and she looked at me with confused eyes. 'I think this is it. Your parents." 'Yes, I am your mother and he's your father." Laura still couldn't put two words together to make a complete sentence. She was gazing at the two people in front of her who claimed to be her parents. . 'What's happening?" 'Come in and we'll tell you everything." The woman answered, leading us into the throne room and offering us seats. 'Welcome." She greeted I and Damien and then turned to Laura. We have been waiting for a long time for this day. I'm grateful you could make it to us." 'So you're my mother?" Laura asked, then turned to the man on the throne. 'And he's my father?" 'Yes." The woman answered. She was glad that she was finally comprehending what was happening. 'So why is it that I'm meeting you for the first time after such a long time? Why did I have to be the one to find you instead of the other way round?" 'It's such a long story." The woman replied. 'I'm in for a long story. We're not in a hurry so don't worry." Laura said, listening patiently for the people that claimed to be her parents. I could see her visible reaction, she was hurt but was trying not to show it. 'Let me do the honor." The Alpha said and then smiled sadly. 'When you were little, we were taken from the clan to this place and you were left with a group of people. It was never our plan to leave you behind but we were captured and no matter what we do, nothing could ever make them leave us to go. They held us for many years." 'Who were these people?" Laura asked, not making an effort to control her tears anymore. 'These people were sent by Lucas, you might not know him but he killed the Alpha of Shadowcrest at that time. So we were captured with others, it was after so many years that he left us and we now made this clan our own. We are the smallest clan but we are growing in numbers thanks to the moon goddess." 'And thanks to the moon goddess for finally bringing you back to us. We tried to look for you but we couldn't. When I was made the Alpha 2 years ago, I did all I could but you were never found. I was afraid that Lucas would find us again so I made no attempt to search for you anymore. We only went to a wizard who told us that instead of us finding you, you'll be the one who'll find us. He encouraged us to be patient." 'I didn't know how to take that news but all I had to do was be patient and I'm glad you're here." I watched Laura bow her head and let the tears fall freely. I, myself was confused so I knew how it felt to be her at the moment. Now, I understood why there was so much crowd at the Palace in the first place. The king must have heard from the Wizard that his daughter was going back as soon as possible so he invited so many people to welcome us. 'Please forgive us and accept us." 'Do you know how long I have waited for this, do you? I waited for you guys to come tell me that I shouldn't be afraid and that you'll fight for me but yet, nothing." There were so many emotions flying around and there were so many unsaid words but as the day progressed, I was grateful we made it to this park. This was exactly what the wizard had said to us, he told us not to be afraid and we should always be together, no matter what. Later that day, we ate good food prepared by the Queen. Laura was happy that she had finally met with her parents. 'The reason we came in the first place was to find out if you would help us, we are going against Lucas." 'Lucas? You found him?" The Alpha dropped his spoon. 'That man made my life miserable and horrible. I would really like to pay him back exactly the way he tortured me and my people." When Alpha Eric said this, I knew I already had him to my side. Lucas had already made lots of enemies and now it was his loss.