An Enemy Called Mate

ZIVA

Crystal Moon?

“What are you talking about?” I questioned, with curiosity tinged in my voice.

I was a bit confused with what the Crystal Moon meant when he spoke that way, and he mentioned that I would be stealing it.

“For some months now, Xander has been triumphant during some wars with other packs, and I’ve been curious. I’m certain that he deals with magic, and the Crystal Moon is with him.” Alpha Darwin narrated in a low tone.

“What’s this Crystal Moon you are chanting about?” I questioned, feeling annoyed. Suddenly, he stood and clasped his hand on my mouth.

“Shush, people can hear you.”Alpha Darwin uttered, causing a quizzical look to appear on my face.

Is the Crystal Moon so powerful that I can’t say it out loud?

“Sit,” Alpha Darwin ordered, as he gestured to the other chair. I sat and he sat on the opposite chair.

“Many years ago…” Alpha Darwin uttered. I sighed inwardly. This was what happened whenever he wanted to tell a bedtime story. At that time, I was younger, and I had not reached the age of eighteen.

“The Moon Goddess chose a few packs, because of their effort towards helping their miserable pack members. She gave the chosen packs a ball, popularly known as the Crystal Moon. It was a very powerful ball, one that could execute an entire pack.”

“The packs used the Crystal Moon wisely, they used it to defeat other packs as they reigned, but no sooner did the Crystal Moon become an object. Each pack wanted it for themselves. Then, a great war began, and during the war, the Crystal Moon broke before it was stolen by another pack’s Alpha,” Alpha Darwin narrated.

“I don’t believe that Xander’s triumphant is natural. I believe that he is with that Crystal Moon.”

“The ball we are speaking about is of great value, yet you want me to steal it? I can be killed if I get caught,” I replied quickly.

“And your mother?” I heard Alpha Darwin utter. He leaned in, and continued, “Think about her before concluding.”

“You ass*ole!” I yelled, “How dare you threaten me with my mother! Even if you don’t have a conscience, you should think about what you two have been through together, the memories…”

“I erased those awful memories the moment I found out about you!” He retorted, his tone rising in anger.

Then, he glanced sideways and turned to me with a fake smile plastered on his face.

“Now, all you have to do is to find the Crystal Moon and hand it over.” He whispered.

“Alright, but can I be assured that my mother is alright? Can I see the cell’s footage?” I questioned, exhausted from the conversation.

“Sure,” Alpha Darwon replied. He snapped his fingers, and all of a sudden, a man in a black suit approached us. He placed a large device on the table and I took it. Instantly, my gaze scanned the cell for my mother.

This time, I spotted her on the floor, with her body curled into a ball. I could still notice her trembling body as it was still cold in there.

“Can’t you lower the temperature? She will fall ill.” I asked, turning to Alpha Darwin.

“The cold temperature has a good purpose. It will lessen her stability, and disable her from escaping.” Alpha Darwin replied briefly, without any hint of concern in his tone.

“Then, can I speak with her?” I inquired, glancing at the cell which had bright reflections shining at the camera’s view. It felt like I had seen that place, but where had I seen it?

“No!” Alpha Darwin snapped, grabbing the device from me in an instant.

He rose to his feet, and uttered, “Have a great day!”

With that, he walked out of the coffee shop and didn’t turn around.

I tried to recall what I saw earlier in the video since the cell location seemed familiar. But I could not think of where I had seen it.

Ah! How can this day get any worse?

Howl!!

I heard outside. Not knowing the meaning, I settled back in my seat, but then came another loud growl.

Am I the only one hearing it?

I glanced around, and I spotted the chairs in the shop that had been emptied of people. Footsteps echoed behind me. I turned and saw a man who was the server since he was in a black shirt with the same logo I saw outside.

He approached me, and spoke silently and politely, “Please can you leave this shop?”

“What? Why?” I replied, then a hand tapped my shoulder, and Anji stepped in.

“We need to leave immediately!” Anji exclaimed. With the urgency in her tone, I knew that something was wrong at that moment. Hastily, I followed her out of the shop, meanwhile, the server locked the shop.

Upon reaching the outside of the coffee shop, I realized that something was wrong. There were no passersby like I had seen earlier. Everyone had disappeared and all the shops were locked.

“What is going on?” I asked.

“Don’t ask any questions. Just get into the car!” Anji exclaimed, rushing towards where the car had been parked earlier. But there was no car there, the car had also vanished.

“No, no… The driver left!” Anji yelled, panic rising in her tone for the first time. But what makes her feel so frustrated and why-

“This is not the time you should be lost in thoughts! The Alpha’s mansion is far away from here. If we decide to walk, we might be attacked!” Anji uttered quickly. I managed to hear what she said and I replied, with my brows furrowed.

“What will want to attack?” I asked, and for a minute, the panic on Anji’s face flushed and was replaced with fear.

“Ro-ro-ro” she stammered, staring blankly at what was behind me with her eyes popped out.

At that moment, I turned around, wanting to see what she could not pronounce.