They were already attacking my people.
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Those words kept repeating in my head as I stared at Cassian, and before I knew it, I had unconsciously unleashed my aura through the throne room. Almost immediately, every gaze turned to me, clearly affected but I didn’t pay attention. My thoughts raced uncontrollably.
How dare they attack my pack, my people! How dare they!
My hands tightened around the armrests of the throne, and I released more of my aura, unintentionally suffocating the room. Nyssa, beside me, whimpered, reaching out to clamp my hand in hers as she murmured my name.
“Darius.”
I snapped out of my daze and turned to her, realizing what I had done. I quickly withdrew my aura, wanting to ask if she was alright but before I could, she spoke, barely audible, yet I heard her clearly.
“The people… they need you, Darius. Time is running.”
Her words made me narrow my eyes. She was right. Time was running, and I had to act. Without wasting another second, I turned to the elders, awaiting orders. Despite still appearing stunned, their eyes burned with the fire to fight, the determination to face whatever might come. For the briefest moment, I knew most might not return from this war alive, most might not return whole but it was our responsibility to protect the pack, our people. And they knew it too.
I took a deep breath. As soon as I stood, all of them instantly fell to their knees. Cassian at the front led them as they echoed together,
“We would humbly accept the king’s order. We would humbly give our lives for the pack and the people.”
I nodded and spoke.
“Good. Commanders have already been placed in different sections of the pack, each with troops under them to fight the rogues and protect as many as they can. But you, my elders, will also go into the battlefield. You are to assist and fight as well. If you have families, ensure they are safe first, then go protect the other families. Never hesitate to lay down your life for the people. That is your role here. That is your responsibility.”
I spoke, and as soon as I finished, the elders inhaled sharply before bowing and responding.
“We will do as you say, Your Majesty!”
I nodded, taking in all the faces I wouldn’t normally give a second glance but this time, I did. I remembered each of them, those who would protect my people. I will never forget them.
After receiving their orders, the elders rose and walked out of the throne room to prepare for war. The moment they left, Nyssa rushed to my side, and before I could react, she wrapped her arms around my waist. and cried.
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“Darius…”
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She whispered breathlessly as she clung to me, holding on as though she was afraid to let me go. I couldn’t help but smile sadly at that before hugging her back.
She must be scared. I was scared too but not for my own life. I couldn’t die. But if something happened to her during this time, I might as well be dead, because I would follow after her even in death.
“Darius, I- I… I know it’s selfish but please don’t go, don’t leave me,” she stammered, her voice shaky.
I wrapped my arms tighter around her, pulling her close as I whispered under my breath,
“Shhh… it’s okay. Everything will be okay, alright? Don’t be scared. I’ll make sure you’re protected.”
I stroked her head gently, feeling Cassian’s eyes on us. But then she lifted her head and shook it, tears. streaming down her face as she spoke,
“N–no, you don’t understand, Darius. It’s not about me. I don’t want to lose you. Please don’t go, okay? Just… stay with me.”
Her teary eyes met mine and I frowned, narrowing my gaze at her words.
Lose me?
Was she afraid I would die in battle? But I couldn’t. The only way I could die was from a white wolf’s blood and she was the only white wolf left in the world.
She must just be scared about the war. After all, she had lost her family to an attack by rogues in her past life.
I sighed and wrapped my arms around her tighter, whispering softly,
“It will be okay, I promise. Everything will be fine. Nothing will happen to me. I will return to you, my love. But I have to fight, I have to protect my people. I wouldn’t forgive myself if I didn’t act. I have to be there to lead them.”
She stiffened at my words. I watched as she opened her mouth to say something, but then she took a deep breath and muttered softly, “Okay,” before stepping back from my embrace. Her eyes stayed fixed on me, as if she knew I wouldn’t listen.
She forced a sad smile, nodded her head, and said,
“I understand, my king. You should go fight. I will wait for you… be careful, okay?”
For some reason, as I watched her, I couldn’t shake the feeling that she was hiding something from me. But there wasn’t time to dwell on it. I smiled and reached out to stroke her head, whispering softly,
“Good girl.”
Then I turned to Cassian, who was still on his knees, his head lowered. As I fixed my gaze on him and called his name, he lifted his head, awaiting my orders.
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“Cassian, you have the most important role, not given to you as the Lycan King, but as a close friend, one I trust greatly. Would you accept it?” I asked, my expression serious.
The fire in his eyes burned brighter, and he didn’t hesitate before responding loudly,
“I will do anything His Majesty says, even if it means laying down my life.”
The corners of my lips curved into a small smile as I nodded and spoke,
“Protect the queen. Make sure she is safe in the packhouse. Make sure nothing happens to her, not even a single scratch. She is all I have keeping me alive.”
My voice dropped as I continued,
“She is the reincarnation of my beloved, Liana. I cannot lose her twice. Do you understand?”
My eyes widened as I revealed the truth, flickering briefly to Nyssa in disbelief. But then a sad smile appeared on Cassian’s face, and he spoke before turning back to me,
“My King… my King, I will do everything in my power to protect the queen. I won’t let anything happen to her!”
As he spoke, I smiled and turned to Nyssa, leaning in to place a soft kiss on her head. She closed her eyes, a single tear sliding down her cheek. I leaned back and whispered just below my breath,
“I will be back soon, my beloved.”
Then I hardened my expression, turned, and walked out of the throne room without looking back, feeling her gaze follow me as she tried to hide it.
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