EPISODE 1
THE ALPHA AND THE WITCH
(My Mate, My Enemy)
THEME: Alpha King Sky
DONIA KINGDOM
(Alpha King Sky’s Point Of View)
“Rise and bow to the Alpha King!” An eunuch instructed in a high tone when I appeared at the entrance of the throne hall. The eighteen officials in my court rose to their feet and bowed their head slightly as I strode towards my seat.
“The alpha king is seated, you may rise and take your seat.” Eunuch Cole announced after I sat down on the judgment seat on the platform that is called The Stone Pavement. (Gabatha in Hebrew)
I am alpha king Sky, the right prince to the throne of Donia Kingdom. I am a werewolf. My father, king Malcolm died two years ago while my mom passed away when I was just ten years old. It was after her death that my father passed on his alpha title to me.
My father was devastated, dejected and sad as he mourned the death of his mate. She died in a war against another powerful werewolf pack named Crescent Pack. It was a fight for which pack would rule as a kingdom over other packs.
Donia pack won the war. My dad defeated the Crescent pack but lost his mate in the process. Alpha Zion of Crescent pack made sure he dealt with my father by taking away his other half – His mate.
Donia Pack became a kingdom, the strongest in the werewolf world, leaving Crescent pack the second leading pack in the Lycan world.
I ascended the throne at the age of eighteen after my dad passed away. He had been ill for six months before he died. At that time, alpha Zion once again tried to wage war against Donia kingdom because he knew the alpha king was weak but we outnumbered his war men despite all odds. I had led my warriors to war and my victory proved that I was capable of ruling Donia Kingdom. That’s why till today, my kingdom is not in good terms with Crescent Pack but they have no choice than to accept me as their alpha king!
“Bring forth the prisoner!” Another eunuch on my left side growled out.
Two hefty warriors dragged in a tattered looking man into the throne hall. He was chained on wrists which connected to his legs and a steel collar around his neck to restrict every attempt to escape.
I toyed with the ring on my finger. “What’s his offense?” I asked the eunuch.
Eunuch Cole read out the statement documented in a scroll by the head of warriors. “He was caught in the woods by a guard on a night patrol. He had weapons on him, knives to be precise and suspected to be a spy.”
“When was he captured?” I questioned, looking straight at the suspect who grinned deviously when our eyes met.
My cold eyes sized him up. Stubborn, stone hearted and due to his big form, one could tell that he was one of the strongest warriors in whatever pack he came from. I didn’t miss his confidence and defensive stance despite the chains on him.
His eyes bore into mine and my wolf hated being disrespected by a low wolf! No doubt the suspect was ready to fight anyone if not for the silver chains obstructing him from transforming into a wolf. One of the reasons why I introduced little silver to be used on prisoners, it would weaken their wolves and render them powerless in human form.
“My Lord,” Cullen, the head of warriors stepped forward and bowed his head slightly. “We found him lurking around our territory three days ago and obviously he isn’t someone from our kingdom. And through our investigations, I found out that he is a spy.” He explained further as two warriors brought in bunch of knives in a tray. “My Lord, we found all these weapons strapped on his body and a notepad.” Cullen waved the blue notepad in the air.
“What’s in it?” I asked, trying to calm my wolf from tearing this spy into pieces for trespassing.
Cullen answered and said. “He surveyed our kingdom, noting every entrances and exits of our kingdom.”Text © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.
My head snapped up to look at the man again. He had a smug look on his face as Cullen read out the writings in his notepad. Number of warriors, officials, maids, description of the throne hall and other specific things about my kingdom.
“He is a spy sent by an enemy. And he awaits your judgment and prosecution.” Cullen concluded.
“Guilty or not guilty?” Eunuch Cole asked the prisoner. Silence. “Do you have anything to say before the alpha king passes his judgment on you?” Eunuch Cole asked again. No response came from him and my wolf became furious.
“Bow to the king!” A warrior hit him and he fell on his kneels immediately. He yelped in pains as the silver chains burned deeper into his skin.
I raised up my hands before the warrior could hit the prisoner again. He obeyed and bowed to me in respect. Every three days, all prisoners are presented to the whole court to receive punishment according to the crimes committed.
“Who sent him?” I asked.
“Your highness, he didn’t disclose it to us during interrogation,” Cullen replied.
I chuckled for a second. “Such a strong spy…” I mumbled, noticing the bruises and number of wounds on his body. “You didn’t disclose the one who sent you despite the torture.” I said to him.
“I can’t betray my pack.” The prisoner spoke up finally.
I smiled. “You are such a loyal pack member.”
The prisoner shook his head in agreement. “Yes I am loyal to only my alpha. And I would rather die than betray my pack.” He gritted exposing his bleeding gum.
Cullen went to him and made a hit for his face. “Do not talk back at the alpha king!” He growled out and kicked the man. The prisoner fell forward and yelled in pains again when the silver chains burned him.
“Well I am pretty sure he knows the rules, but decided to break them.” I resumed to toying with my ring.
The prisoner tried to lean up on his kneels again. “I don’t obey rules because I was born to break them.” The prisoner gave me a smug look but it faded quickly when Cullen hit him again. The impact was fierce on his head and it made him coughed out blood.
I watched the warriors pin him down as Cullen sent a whip on his bare back. And I raised my hand on the seventh whip, ordering the general to stop.
“Who is your alpha?” I requested. Silence.
“Who ordered you to spy on us?” Silence.
And he was beginning to get on my nerves. He was really testing my patience but I controlled my wolf.
“How long have you been in this kingdom before you were apprehended?” I asked again.
The prisoner looked up at me with a devious smile playing on his lips. “You want to know alpha king Sky?” He said in mockery and once again I cautioned Cullen not to whip him.
I shook my head in response to his question. “Yes.”
“Well, it took me just two days to gather those information in the notepad. He answered.
I arched my eyebrows in surprise. “Surprised?” The prisoner laughed. “Come on. Don’t be surprised alpha king Sky because.. I am a trained spy.” He added.
I clasped my hands together and leaned back into my throne seat to listen to more of his words.
“I am not sorry to say this alpha king, your warriors aren’t trained and you are lagging behind in terms of security. And it is obvious you only get ready and prepared when there is war.” The prisoner shook his head in pity.
“Why did you say so?” I demanded.