I Claim Your Love

The night was growing darker with every passing moment. The sky was black tranquility married to a poetry of stars. It was a special kind of blackness today as there was no moon to throw its light on the dazzling stars or the world beneath for that matter.

Callan veiled his face and covered his body to prevent leaking of his scent. The irony being that nobody except Einar knew how Callan smelled. He strode ahead and passed the sleeping soldiers who were guarding the large dungeons of the King's palace. He quickly made his way to the deep underground spiraling through the pavements where he was met with the horror and brutality of the King and his people. The prisoners here were literally rotting. There were corpses lying all around which drenched of foul sickening smell, others who were alive were either mutilated or were reduced to their bones.

Callan was deeply saddened with the sight he witnessed. He wanted to help them but he knew he was out there to perform an important task. Turn after turn he quickly scanned every prison. He settled on one of them when he saw a blonde haired man who was of a short stature, hugging his knees with water flowing through his eyes constantly. His face said it all and Callan knew that he had finally found his destination.

"Are you Octavius?" Callan murmured in a whisper so as to make sure only the man inside could hear him.

The blonde man slowly raised his head to inquire about the source of the sound. He thought that his end was near. He wiped his tears and scrunched his nose to sit straight and look at the dark figure.

"I-I'm his mate." He said in a shaky yet confident voice.

"Alright. Now listen; stand back and don't make any noise. I'm here to help you out of this. Do you understand?"

The blonde man shook his head in oblivion.

Callan sighed and calmly asked "What is your name?"

"M-my name is L-Lucius Cardin."

"Lucius, I want you to step back and stay quiet. Can you do that for me?"

Lucius nodded awkwardly and forced his body backwards with his legs to meet the far end of the cellar.

Callan knew it was time to use his powers which he learnt with the help of Aurora. He swiftly moved his hand in circular motion and focused very hard on the metal lock of the cellar. In the same instant a strong blow of wind appeared out of nowhere and surrounded the metal. The constant pressure on the lock forced it to detach itself from the bar.

Lucius was dumbfounded with what he witnessed. He quickly made his way to the door and helped the stranger open it. He was constantly wary of the man.

When the metal door opened with a screeching noise Callan was quick to question "Can you find your mate?"

"I can never miss his scent." Indeed the scent was exhilarating enough for Lucius.

The smell brought both the men more deep into the dungeons in front of an isolated cellar. The sight in front of them broke their hearts. Octavius was beaten and bruised for speaking up against the King. His body was scarred. injuries sustained with claws and whip decorated his entire figure. His hands were caned horizontally which supported his body off the ground.

Callan performed the same trickery and opened the doors of the cellar. Both the men released Octavius from the cane and put him on the ground. Lucius was trying to wake him up but to no avail.

"Stand back." Callan ordered Lucius.

He then joined his ring finger to his thumb and focused nowhere in particular. He moved his hands in half an arch and a small water sphere appeared, gradually filling the bubble in mid air. He then rested the bubble above the head of Octavius and released it causing his face to be splashed.

Octavius woke with a sudden want of air to breathe and relaxed after a few anxious moments. Lucius on the other side still could not come to terms for what he just saw.

He was contemplating at the aura and figure of the stranger before uttering." Goodness Luna! You are not a wolf! You are.."

"Lucius." The whispered call of his mate distracted the wolf.

Octavius sat on his knees and hugged his mate as if his life depended on it. He caressed his cheeks and was all glossy before slightly kissing his mate thanking Luna for the fact that they both were safe and most importantly together.

Callan saw the admiration and longing in both of their eyes which was now brimmed with sheer happiness and content for each other.

Octavius turned his back to Callan and said. "Thank you! Lucius told me what you did for us."

"Don't thank me just now. Tidy yourself up we are leaving as soon as possible." Callan said in a hushed voice before he hurried himself for the exit.

Both of them nodded at once and readily followed Callan. Just after passing a few distance Callan asked both of them to mask themselves with a veil which he had brought with him.

After walking some more, the men could see a mist of green air surrounding their route of escape.

"Don't worry. It's a sleep inducing gas. It works wonders on wolves but unfortunately my vision is not as good as you people. So you have to lead the way to the exit."

soldiers who were now suffering the

a perfect time for

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oscillating his thoughts to and fro from the incidents of this afternoon. He was seemingly guilty enough to use his powers on an old man and it certainly did

brain was chilly as the mountain ice but when it came to his mate he always lost his

calm, tried to be cool but then

Callan doing to

turned into a

thing was for sure, Einar was at fault and he should've

from the house he saw two soldiers who were actually supposed to guard the boundaries of the land, running to the mansion. He recognized one of the guards and was quick to stop

rush? Is

alerted us that there is an intruder in

to enter the castle without permission? It must

you receiving the call. The call should be answered by the guards of the castle not the soldiers of the boundaries." Einar

to check the matter but none of them came back, neither any of them are responding to our

an entire army of royal guards on

hidden behind a long cloth standing near one of the high ground walls. Einar was unable to figure out who the third person was but what did strike him was

forest

hard to sniff his surroundings and was left astounded when he

third person was Callan! But what

was about to confront the trio when suddenly a mist of white thick fog surrounded the area. All of a sudden

position firmly to the ground so as to stay focused on marching ahead

normal after a

mate. By the time he

They all had vanished.

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was fuming over the unprecedented escape of the prisoners. According to the royal court the greatest sin one could commit was to be in a same sex bond and thus the people acquitted must be punished for this heinous crime. In fact every couple who

an exception to

clutches! This was not acceptable to the King. He was furious with his guards and the enforcers who failed to perform

ordered search operations around every pack to nab the culprits. The parties involved worked day and night, searched every nook and corner there might have been possible, even

blue moon pack was put on hold by the King for security reasons. It was obvious that

oblivious to the happenings around them while Callan was really good in hiding his emotions and his expressions on the matter. Einar was finding it difficult to stay in the same room and yet still be unable to

it won't take long for him to realize that the culprit is someone from within; someone close. This could possibly lead Callan into trouble and he could land in prison. Before any of this happens they must return to their own land. Only this could ensure

these thoughts in mind Einar rose from his

you

important. I need you to come with

the King. The guards let both the men enter the palace. The men made their way through the various large rooms. While Garrick was calm

at least tell me why are

just ignored

Einar remained as he was,

golden metal door to ask permission to enter. Stepping inside the room one could see a large bed, beautifully carved artifacts made of rare gems. The corner of the room even had a golden statue of the King

"My guards told me you were in a hurry and wanted to meet me as soon as possible.

his throat "My King; I and Garrick want to leave for our

Garrick frowned in surprise for

that you haven't discussed the situation before hand with him, it means that this must have been a spur of the moment decision for you. Now the question is - Why?" the King smirked at the bemused expression of

are right my King. Garrick does not know about

supposed to stay for two more

I and my pack were supposed to leave weeks before. But due to some unforeseen circumstances we were held prisoners to this land for quite long now. I and my people have our duties towards my pack but we are stuck here for no apparent reason. I thus request you to please let

way Einar was talking to him. He gritted his teeth and said. "What if I make

his eyes while gritting his teeth like he was challenging Einar

King. Indeed my wolf obeys your command. But the other part of me is not obligated to you and his anger has grown ten times more since he was locked down and denied a release. Lately it has been difficult for me to control him."

in an almost whisper "In fact