I Claim Your Love

The sunny rays of the morning sun were shining bright at the house of the Ashtons. The gardens were are all green while alternate shades of red and yellow beautified the lilies which were thriving in its glow.

At this point of time however it was the mother in Mary who was the happiest. Her only son was sitting besides her and enjoying her homemade food.

"Everything is amazing mother. I really missed this."

"Eat my son." Mary affectionately patted Callan's back as her heart was filled with joy "I will pack your favorites for you to eat at home."

"I will have them when I visit next." Callan bluntly said as he kept stashing the piece of meat in his mouth.

Mary uncomfortably looked at her mate who reciprocated her with a dejected look of his own. It was hard for them to say the words but they had to respect the decision of the pack "Don't do this son." Justus said in a low voice "You are breaking the rules. You will get yourself in trouble again."

"I have never cared and I never will."

"Don't be stubborn Callan. Thank the alpha for allowing you to visit us."

Callan was quiet for a moment. He looked at his parents and then slowly looked outside the window. He could see the middle aged man standing near one of the rose plantations and appreciating its beauty.

It was strange.

Callan had been visiting his parents for a long time without the knowledge of the pack or anyone else. He never cared for the outcome as his parents were more important to him than anyone else in the world. Today was no exception. He stepped out of his house to visit his parents home. He was taken by surprise when he saw the alpha comfortably sitting at the dining table, having a chat with his long time companions Justus and Mary.

He saw Callan and was quiet for a moment. He wasn't shocked. Like he was expecting him to make an appearance. Ragnar excused himself to take a walk beside the beautiful plantations and let Callan have his family time which he needed the most at this time.

When it was finally time to leave the house, Callan bid goodbye to his emotional parents. He kept reassuring them that he would visit soon while Justus was trying hard to make his son realize that he was asking for trouble. Just as Callan was out of the main gate he saw the alpha standing right in front of him as if waiting for him. They both agreed to walk to the alpha house together so that no one was suspicious about Callan's visit to his parents.

"I am really thankful for what you have done for me today." Callan spoke all of a sudden to break the uncomfortable silence.

"I haven't done anything out of the ordinary. Besides this isn't the first time that you have visited your parents." Ragnar raised one of his eye brow to which Callan smiled at awkwardly "You have a knack to go against us."

"I broke the rule I am sorry."

"That's the thing." The alpha snickered "You are not."

Callan was at a loss of words after that. Indeed he was not sorry for visiting the people he loved the most in the world. The rules of the werewolf world never bothered him for he was never a part of it. However at this moment he realized that the alpha knew about his hidden excursions to his parents house which would have repercussions later on.

But why did the alpha keep that a secret from the pack?

Callan concluded that it must be the good heart of the alpha which compelled him to change his mind.

"Have you congratulated Einar yet?"

Callan faltered in his stance by the sudden occurrence of his mates name. He kept his gaze low and exhaled a long breath of sorrow "We haven't met for a long time."

It had been weeks since Einar last came to see the the man he loved. When the news of Rosaline's pregnancy reached him, he was sad and at the same time he was happy for Einar that finally he could have his own lineage; an heir.

He could have congratulated him and assured him that nothing had changed between them but Einar as always decided for the both of them. He kept himself aloof from Callan for the longest while Callan recuperated alone in the midst of his longing.

The alpha decided to sit on the flat rock which was besides the large mulberry tree. He offered Callan to sit with him and the handsome man obliged out of respect.

"I heard that he visited the human settlement with you."

"He was accompanying me because of my pain."

"Both of you seem to have a good companionship for the past few weeks."

Callan nodded awkwardly. The silence that followed was more of a necessity for Callan. The constant mention of Einar was making his heart heavy. He tried to walk away but he had to compose himself so as to not disrespect the alpha. He wished the time to pass by soon.

"I have seen my son rise through all of the challenges." Ragnar uttered all of a sudden. "He has proven to be the best wolf, the best warrior, the best son any parent could have. Yet even after all of his accomplishments I couldn't see him in peace. Barring the past few days, he has always been tormented by something I couldn't figure out."

The context of the conversation was not something the alpha would discuss with Callan as often. The handsome man was confused for why the alpha was talking about his son. He presumed that maybe Ragnar was trying to take an outside view or have a random chat until they reach the alpha house.

"Maybe he found what he was looking for." Callan said nonchalantly.

palace I could see

Ragnar. In fact it was something that bothered the handsome man too. The sudden hostility and resistance of the son of the alpha was all gone since his return from the kings manor. Whatever happened there had made Einar change his stance about Callan and eventually it brought them

often, doesn't argue or retaliate on everything." The environment was tense all of a sudden and the stretched lips of Ragnar came back to their original shape "But the reason for his happiness is

conversation was becoming more than awkward for him. It was the unknown fear of revelation which was making him uneasy "I think we should leave. It

up in a jiffy and moved ahead "Sit down Callan." The alpha ordered in a stern voice "We have a lot to

choice but to adhere to the command of the alpha of the pack. He reluctantly sat on the bench and fidgeted his fingers in nervousness. Ragnar's change in his features was unwelcomed and

I couldn't prove it, I always knew there was something different about you. When you were this tiny, Lady Odile came up to me with he news that you were born blind. A cursed child. Your parents were

it wasn't much of a surprise for him. He knew the

to the core.

measure to be safe. When the old lady warned us about you we knew that you were special.

Callan said in conformity. He could deduce from the look of Ragnar that the

to but circumstances prove otherwise. Trouble always finds you. How is that

he had

I wanted the safety of my pack and so I asked him just

"What did he

say anything." the alpha shrugged "Neither agreed neither

the Alpha like he already knew him "You don't trust me alpha.

always out of harms way; untouched by those calamities. No floods, no thunderstorms, no earthquakes. It all stopped since your birth. It was as if mother nature nature was shielding us." He exhaled a long breath "On the

However he thought that the reason for Ragnar's interpretation of the conclusion was

sound of the wind forced the trees to dance in motion. These were the only two sounds that could be heard for the longest. Callan was sure that Ragnar

is dominant, intelligent, wise. You know

"No."

Callan in the eye "Hiding

about his son Callan could feel the accusations in Ragnar's tone "I was suspicious about his connection with you from the start. The stares, the hisses, the growls, Einar's abrupt behavior out of nowhere. It was all a matter of concern for me. However I discerned that his mood changes were apparent only when you were near him. At first I thought that you were unknowingly messing up

"I am not evil."

to trust you but my instincts

harm you or anyone else,

my son." Ragnar narrowed his eyes "I was really proud when he built a wall to keep his emotions at bay. This is a good character for a leader. But I failed to

that Ragnar said, every of his cryptic talk just made sense. Ragnar wasn't just accusing Callan of being evil he was implying

Callan whispered in a shocked

affection for Rosaline in Einar. He respects her but he doesn't treat her as a mate. He is not jealous when other people try to mingle with her nor does he wants to spend his time when he

to you everything

you. I tried to fool myself for a long time for I was afraid to accept the

the same time his want for you. Like he would tear apart the world so that no one stands between the two of you. I have seen what he can do for you. He has held himself back." He snorted "But only Luna

his courage and said "We have not caused

a long breath "But are you sure that it would be the same in the future? Einar wont be able to resist the

reckon?" Callan gritted his teeth in anger. This was beyond his capability to absorb and endure. Since Callan and Einar had been been together he was the happiest in his entire existence. It was like his life had a meaning to

you the same. I don't want the pack, the throne

did not go unnoticed by the alpha of the pack. However Ragnar stood firm on his stand. He was taken aback when Callan said "If you so wish we would always remain hidden from the world but please don't make us fall apart. I cannot stand it. I

nonsense Callan! He has a mate and is soon going to be a father himself. Rosaline is carrying the future of the pack. Where do you think you fit in any of it?

Einar. He always wanted a child and I know he will be a great father. He deserves to have his own lineage and my relationship with him wont take that away. I will always

could see the promise in his eyes. Callan had always been the stubborn one. A man who would go to any lengths if he so decides. Ragnar's face was more stressed now

to be with his lover. Einar could never

the sky as a silent tear rolled down through the sides of his eyes. He tightly closed his eyes and sighed deeply "A great father; a great alpha; a mighty wolf.. It all seems good. Just one

"I am not.."

I could see the truth

"What future?"

meant for the pack. Your presence will cause infinite misery to Einar and Rosaline's life. You would

stuck in his throat. He was speechless for the longest of time. He couldn't imagine a scenario where he was to hurt an innocent person let alone

people that come to them. Their foretelling had a twisted truth to it. What if the seers words were true? What if Callan was really the reason for the

is impossible." Callan

eerily silent. "I know you mean well Callan.

taken aback. The handsome man raised in eyes in pure horror. This was not going down

this." he begged the

sniveled "And to make Einar the rightful alpha of the pack, I have to make him forget

think. He will create havoc if

the alpha just overlooked Callan "It happens to every wolf." He was firm on his decision "He would be angry, upset and ultimately filled with sorrow." he sighed "But time will heal all his wounds and