The Flower that Blooms in the Moonlight
Chapter 18
Meanwhile, the squad leader just stared at her, baffled by how casual she seemingly felt toward her own predicament.
How could she disregard it just like that?
She said it herself, she gambled a part of her body.
Does she have any idea what a gamble actually means?
It's a game of chance.
Gambles don't guarantee you a win.
Yet, to speak of her willingness to sacrifice a part of herself casually…
"And what if your plan didn't work out?" For some reason, he wanted to hear more of the girl's thoughts. "You could have lost your arm for life, Amber. Have you no sense of fear?" His eyes narrowed in discontent. "Your indifference toward your own self is something I can never understand."
It was beyond… normal comprehension.
But then, a gentle look crossed her features.
There wasn't even an ounce of regret in her gaze. "Well, if that was the case, it was a lesson learned for me, then."
Again, with her lack of concern for herself…!
Severus is now making his way down to the prison where the alleged criminal is currently being held.
After hearing from the squad leaders, and other pack warriors, he felt the strong urge to meet the person behind the revolting story.
The prison guards had to avert their gazes just from seeing how neatly tight their Alpha looked.
According to Gin's account, Amber got injured, then?
So, she lied to her Luna without batting an eye…
That wasn't so her.
Severus made sure his steps were heard loud and clear within the vicinity. He feels particularly fired up to see how agitated the prisoners get whenever he visits the place. However, his presence is meant to intimidate just one person in mind this time—and his wolf has been looking forward to this rare encounter.
After all, Severus has never met one before.
The population of cannibals dramatically fell into decline when the Werewolf King forbade their existence in the country of Akkad through a fierce law. Early detection of their kind by the locals will be commended, and handsomely rewarded by the government.
That being said, it goes without saying that verifying the information first must be done with careful insights.
The man's cell was located by the farthest eastern corner where it could be reached by the sunlight. Severus couldn't help but smirk at this. It was the ideal location for the likes of him, really. When the sun is at its peak, that mutt should feel the heat deep within his bones, he will either pass out—or beg to get himself transferred to a different cell.
"Ha…" He stopped in front of a cell, and eyed the man, chained onto the wall. Bruises have also begun to form and swell on his wrists and ankles, owing to the silver equipment Severus' men have utilized. "Is this supposed to be the man of the hour?" His burning gaze darted almost immediately on the side of the man's head, and there, he was able to confirm one thing.
The pack warriors weren't lying when they said that one of his ears was… no more.
And by courtesy of Amber.
Severus smirked widely. "Drop the act, bozo. I know you're awake."
All of a sudden, the man flung his head left and right, and when he was satisfied enough, he slowly brought himself to look up at the person before him. His smile was dark and sinister—full of animosity, yet the Alpha whom he was facing seemed unfazed.
He wouldn't even dare wonder why. "So, that little bitch was telling the truth, huh?" This man is her Alpha.
The smirk on Severus' face froze in a blink of an eye. "Bitch?" he asked, his brow raised. His wolf was annoyed by the fact that this man could withstand his gaze. Trash like him should know his place, and bow down to him. Severus knows of several people who are undoubtedly fearless when it comes to confrontations, but not with this kind of guts. "What shall I even expect from that foul mouth of yours?"
That very mouth which didn't hesitate to commit vile things…
"By the looks of it, the Alpha seems to be aware…" The man said groggily. He was parched, and all he ever did since he came here was to gargle his own blood. Severus' men didn't hold back after making sure he'd never be able to escape from the reins.
Even those faces he hadn't seen before joined hands with the squads to beat him up…!
Was there any satisfaction in ganging up on one person who also happened to be handicapped?
The arrogance…!
"Of your nature?"
"Yes."
"You look pretty normal to me, though. Is that how you've fooled people so far?"
The villager laughed heartily he almost choked on his own saliva. "I've fooled people? I think you're mistaken, Alpha," he sneered. "That's not how I roll! I don't fool my prey! They come to me… willingly. They offer themselves… wholeheartedly. They scream for my name… as if I'm a god!" The Alpha looked like he was about to lose himself, and the man was rejoicing deep inside because of it.
It could be seen from the stoic expression of the prison guards that they were already used to all the screaming and begging that usually took place within the grounds for they were able to keep their cool so far, despite knowing that another captive of River Severn would get pulverized again by the hands of the Alpha himself.
It seemed like Alpha Severus had finally decided to abandon all reason, and give in to the prisoner's taunts when he literally went to bend the jail bars to join the man in his cell, and give him proper… education.
The immortal sound of violence and aggression resonated throughout the slammer, serving as a lesson to the other inmates to never—ever, mess with this pack's Alpha.
That is, if you still want to hold onto your dear life.
Many people often wondered why the Alpha from the said pack was being magnanimous when dealing with his prisoners. After all, those people had knowingly offended his pack laws; they were branded as 'criminals' for a reason.
Yet, rumor has it that the brutal Alpha Severus actually spares their lives, instead of doing the honor of sending them to eternal rest.
Why, they ask?
'Torment ends after death.'
'…and our Alpha doesn't want that.'
What normal people don't know is that, quick death is never enjoyable. There's no satisfaction in giving the decisive blow when you know very well that death isn't enough to cover one's crimes.
Besides, a person's punishment always boils down to the prerogative of the Alpha—and in this case, Alpha Severus prefers keeping them alive.
They serve as a good outlet for pent-up anger.
And his own pack members wouldn't say he was a magnanimous person.
That description is too generous for a man like him.
And the others will never know this because they haven't seen it themselves just yet… Alpha Severus on action.
Perhaps, visiting River Severn's underground prison should be adequate enough to get their confusions all cleared up. The Alpha doesn't frequent the place, but whenever he steps inside, it always sparks a bloodbath.
Similar to what's happening right now.
Not only did he break the cell open, he also removed the man from the chains, so that he could defend himself properly from the furious blows of his fists.
But, taking in the impudent cannibal's state…
Nothing was restraining him now, yet he remained powerless before the Alpha. Before he could put up his arms to protect his face—his head, he'd receive another hook, stronger than the previous one. The way the Alpha kept throwing his punches repeatedly and mercilessly, not giving the man a chance to recover and strike back… the scene became disturbing at this point.
They heard the man had the same physique as Alpha Severus, that he was as huge… and just as strong. That cannibal should be able to live through this one if the constitution he built for himself by preying on his own kind was the very foundation of his strength, and lethality.
However, there was no enough evidence to support the claim that a cannibal's true potential, once unleashed, could actually stand equal to the Alphas'.
And right now, the Alpha of the River Severn Pack is proving that to everyone.
"Ah…" the man grunted. "Time out—"
Severus landed a dangerous blow on his eye. "What was that? I didn't hear you."
The cannibal coughed up blood, he could only stare down lifelessly at the cold ground.
"I just recalled something. You're supposed to be playing deaf, yes?" Severus let out a low chuckle. "And my men actually believed that."
The villager stiffened.
That was… true.
He was supposed to play it that way.
His enemies have one thing in common: reveal your weakness to them, and they will lower their guard around you. The young girl from the forest bought it, and he was confident that she'd go on telling the others about it.
Playing safe was the best option for him, and he told himself that when he woke up to a small, unfamiliar, dimly-lit space.
But… obviously, he failed to see it to the end.
Because when he saw the face of the most-feared Alpha in their region…
He felt all tingly.
There was anxiety, and there was excitement…
A combination of both.
Then, a momentary thought came to his mind.
'Maybe it's about time to test my skills against this Alpha?'
A dangerous, yet very enchanting idea.
But…
For this to turn out one-sided…
"Impossible," he said in a whisper. He was having a hard time to fathom the truth.
"Did you think I'd go easy on you just because you weren't in your best shape?"
The Alpha wasn't even trying to mock him, yet he couldn't help but still feel insulted…!
What is this new sense of inferiority he has never felt before?
Wait…
The Alpha acknowledged it himself!?
'I'm not in my best shape… yes… that's why, I couldn't stand a chance… but that's just for now. There's no way I'd lose to him so… easily. I… I've had my fill of young and fresh meat… I'm strong… I should be strong… stronger than this…!'
There's no way he'd accept this humiliating defeat.
He didn't turn his back on humanity just to suffer from this kind of loss…!
"Y-you're right…" He grinned lazily, one of his eyes now tightly closed due to subconjunctival hemorrhage. "I'd never l-lose—"
Severus kneed him in the nose, and with that, he saw stars once again.
Chapter 19: 18
Meanwhile, the squad leader just stared at her, baffled by how casual she seemingly felt toward her own predicament.
How could she disregard it just like that?
She said it herself, she gambled a part of her body.
Does she have any idea what a gamble actually means?
It's a game of chance.
Gambles don't guarantee you a win.
Yet, to speak of her willingness to sacrifice a part of herself casually…
"And what if your plan didn't work out?" For some reason, he wanted to hear more of the girl's thoughts. "You could have lost your arm for life, Amber. Have you no sense of fear?" His eyes narrowed in discontent. "Your indifference toward your own self is something I can never understand."
It was beyond… normal comprehension.
But then, a gentle look crossed her features.
There wasn't even an ounce of regret in her gaze. "Well, if that was the case, it was a lesson learned for me, then."
Again, with her lack of concern for herself…!
Severus is now making his way down to the prison where the alleged criminal is currently being held.
After hearing from the squad leaders, and other pack warriors, he felt the strong urge to meet the person behind the revolting story.
The prison guards had to avert their gazes just from seeing how neatly tight their Alpha looked.
According to Gin's account, Amber got injured, then?
So, she lied to her Luna without batting an eye…
That wasn't so her.
Severus made sure his steps were heard loud and clear within the vicinity. He feels particularly fired up to see how agitated the prisoners get whenever he visits the place. However, his presence is meant to intimidate just one person in mind this time—and his wolf has been looking forward to this rare encounter.
The population of cannibals dramatically fell into decline when the Werewolf King forbade their existence in the country of Akkad through a fierce law. Early detection of their kind by the locals will be commended, and handsomely rewarded by the government.
That being said, it goes without saying that verifying the information first must be done with careful insights.
The man's cell was located by the farthest eastern corner where it could be reached by the sunlight. Severus couldn't help but smirk at this. It was the ideal location for the likes of him, really. When the sun is at its peak, that mutt should feel the heat deep within his bones, he will either pass out—or beg to get himself transferred to a different cell.
"Ha…" He stopped in front of a cell, and eyed the man, chained onto the wall. Bruises have also begun to form and swell on his wrists and ankles, owing to the silver equipment Severus' men have utilized. "Is this supposed to be the man of the hour?" His burning gaze darted almost immediately on the side of the man's head, and there, he was able to confirm one thing.
The pack warriors weren't lying when they said that one of his ears was… no more.
And by courtesy of Amber.
Severus smirked widely. "Drop the act, bozo. I know you're awake."
All of a sudden, the man flung his head left and right, and when he was satisfied enough, he slowly brought himself to look up at the person before him. His smile was dark and sinister—full of animosity, yet the Alpha whom he was facing seemed unfazed.
He wouldn't even dare wonder why. "So, that little bitch was telling the truth, huh?" This man is her Alpha.
The smirk on Severus' face froze in a blink of an eye. "Bitch?" he asked, his brow raised. His wolf was annoyed by the fact that this man could withstand his gaze. Trash like him should know his place, and bow down to him. Severus knows of several people who are undoubtedly fearless when it comes to confrontations, but not with this kind of guts. "What shall I even expect from that foul mouth of yours?"
That very mouth which didn't hesitate to commit vile things…
"By the looks of it, the Alpha seems to be aware…" The man said groggily. He was parched, and all he ever did since he came here was to gargle his own blood. Severus' men didn't hold back after making sure he'd never be able to escape from the reins.
Even those faces he hadn't seen before joined hands with the squads to beat him up…!
Was there any satisfaction in ganging up on one person who also happened to be handicapped?
The arrogance…!
"Of your nature?"
"Yes."
"You look pretty normal to me, though. Is that how you've fooled people so far?"
The villager laughed heartily he almost choked on his own saliva. "I've fooled people? I think you're mistaken, Alpha," he sneered. "That's not how I roll! I don't fool my prey! They come to me… willingly. They offer themselves… wholeheartedly. They scream for my name… as if I'm a god!" The Alpha looked like he was about to lose himself, and the man was rejoicing deep inside because of it.
It seemed like Alpha Severus had finally decided to abandon all reason, and give in to the prisoner's taunts when he literally went to bend the jail bars to join the man in his cell, and give him proper… education.
The immortal sound of violence and aggression resonated throughout the slammer, serving as a lesson to the other inmates to never—ever, mess with this pack's Alpha.
That is, if you still want to hold onto your dear life.
Many people often wondered why the Alpha from the said pack was being magnanimous when dealing with his prisoners. After all, those people had knowingly offended his pack laws; they were branded as 'criminals' for a reason.
Yet, rumor has it that the brutal Alpha Severus actually spares their lives, instead of doing the honor of sending them to eternal rest.
Why, they ask?
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If only the pack warriors were allowed to speak, they would simply say…'Torment ends after death.'
'…and our Alpha doesn't want that.'
What normal people don't know is that, quick death is never enjoyable. There's no satisfaction in giving the decisive blow when you know very well that death isn't enough to cover one's crimes.
Besides, a person's punishment always boils down to the prerogative of the Alpha—and in this case, Alpha Severus prefers keeping them alive.
They serve as a good outlet for pent-up anger.
And his own pack members wouldn't say he was a magnanimous person.
That description is too generous for a man like him.
And the others will never know this because they haven't seen it themselves just yet… Alpha Severus on action.
Perhaps, visiting River Severn's underground prison should be adequate enough to get their confusions all cleared up. The Alpha doesn't frequent the place, but whenever he steps inside, it always sparks a bloodbath.
Similar to what's happening right now.
Not only did he break the cell open, he also removed the man from the chains, so that he could defend himself properly from the furious blows of his fists.
But, taking in the impudent cannibal's state…
They heard the man had the same physique as Alpha Severus, that he was as huge… and just as strong. That cannibal should be able to live through this one if the constitution he built for himself by preying on his own kind was the very foundation of his strength, and lethality.
However, there was no enough evidence to support the claim that a cannibal's true potential, once unleashed, could actually stand equal to the Alphas'.
And right now, the Alpha of the River Severn Pack is proving that to everyone.
"Ah…" the man grunted. "Time out—"
Severus landed a dangerous blow on his eye. "What was that? I didn't hear you."
The cannibal coughed up blood, he could only stare down lifelessly at the cold ground.
"I just recalled something. You're supposed to be playing deaf, yes?" Severus let out a low chuckle. "And my men actually believed that."
The villager stiffened.
That was… true.
He was supposed to play it that way.
His enemies have one thing in common: reveal your weakness to them, and they will lower their guard around you. The young girl from the forest bought it, and he was confident that she'd go on telling the others about it.
Playing safe was the best option for him, and he told himself that when he woke up to a small, unfamiliar, dimly-lit space.
But… obviously, he failed to see it to the end.
Because when he saw the face of the most-feared Alpha in their region…
He felt all tingly.
There was anxiety, and there was excitement…
A combination of both.
Then, a momentary thought came to his mind.
'Maybe it's about time to test my skills against this Alpha?'
But…
For this to turn out one-sided…
"Impossible," he said in a whisper. He was having a hard time to fathom the truth.
"Did you think I'd go easy on you just because you weren't in your best shape?"
The Alpha wasn't even trying to mock him, yet he couldn't help but still feel insulted…!
What is this new sense of inferiority he has never felt before?
Wait…
The Alpha acknowledged it himself!?
'I'm not in my best shape… yes… that's why, I couldn't stand a chance… but that's just for now. There's no way I'd lose to him so… easily. I… I've had my fill of young and fresh meat… I'm strong… I should be strong… stronger than this…!'
There's no way he'd accept this humiliating defeat.
He didn't turn his back on humanity just to suffer from this kind of loss…!
"Y-you're right…" He grinned lazily, one of his eyes now tightly closed due to subconjunctival hemorrhage. "I'd never l-lose—"
Severus kneed him in the nose, and with that, he saw stars once again.
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