Chapter 2

A pretty snow-like lady was seen seated at the bank of the Nile River. Merely looking at her, one would assume that she belongs to one of those countryside solitary reapers who are usually lonely in the field, singing their melancholic songs soulfully.

This lady was no other than Sophie, the charmer. Sitting at this River bank bought back a lot of memories for her. Part of these memories was the romantic affair she had with Lucas, her lover.

In this domain, no one commands and earns much respect as Lucas, an able-bodied alpha male with charm and grace. His aura draws soft-spoken, charming mates. Little wonder, Sophie was attracted to him.

At the bank of the Nile River, Sophie recalls her first encounter with Lucas. Before Lucas gained recognition in the Pack, there was a certain alpha male named Parkers that made life unbearable to everyone living in this area.

Sophie was returning from a trip when Parker stormed out from the bush path and sought to kill her. Parker is an ugly-looking creature. It has sour, axe-like teeth. Its face could be likened to that of a chimpanzee. Perhaps he was an offspring of Chimps.

Parker roared like an angry hungry lion who was ready to devour a pound of flesh. 'Hey, pretty little thing. Ain't you afraid of a lonely path? Everyone, including your father, knows me as the Alpha of Pack. Therefore, I remain the King of this jungle. And I could do to you such as I like.

Sophie became aghast. She lowered her face like a timid college girl. Still terrified. She knew that Parker would harm her if she fails to comply. ' Don't harm me, Mr I prithee to spare me" Sophia uttered pleadingly to Parker. Parker is not a wolf that one prays to encounter. He Is very dangerous. Immediately, he grabbed Sophie to tear her apart, Lucas heard her voice and came to her rescue.

It was a bloody fight between Lucas and Parker. This fight validates a common wise saying that when two elephants fight, little animals bear the repercussions. Parker had the worst beating of his life. Though Lucas had some brushes Parker was defeated woefully and Sophie was rescued. This would be the beginning of Sophie's attraction to Lucas. And these memories also gave her a new hope that she hasn't lost Lucas finally.

The evening began with Clara and Aurora. Aurora, the chief mischievous wolf was known for its mischievous act. No one wishes to be an unnecessary evil. Evil begot evil they say. The murder of Aurora's parents turned her into a tyrant, a certified sorcerer. Clara on the hand was on the quest for revenge. And this revenge would be Sophie.

Clara walked to Aurora and made her an offer. ' Hey witch, take some cent and get me the crown. This crown would be Lucas who Clara wanted the witch to turn his heart against Sophie by casting a spell on him. Aurora replied angrily, 'Hey folk, I delight my cake coats with blood rather than some cent from a trencher". Clara having a sense that Aurora ain't gullible, pleaded with her to assist her cast a spell on Sophie.

Aurora has cast a spell on Sophie. She was seen laying lifeless alongside Louis. Immediately Lucas came into the room, he felt betrayed and assumed that Sophie had a thing with Louis. Clara rejoiced that her plots have been executed successfully. She came out from where she was hidden to poison Lucas' heart the more.

Sophia has regained consciousness but she has lost the most important thing in her life. And that is Lucas. Now, how would she explain to Lucas that what he saw didn't happen? Sophie sobbed.

Clara immediately assumed the role of a lover to Lucas. It has been her wish anyways. The hate that Lucas has for Sophia now could be compared to Ammon's hate for his half-sister Tamar who he raped in the Holy book. Lucas's veins stood erect like an electric circuit, ready to generate light.

Clara caressed him with her smooth fragile hands. 'Oh, Lucas do not let the pretty whore trouble you. Yeah. I would be your new Luna". Clara catwalks majestically like one who has just won a beauty pageant. Oh, she did win. Because Lucas has channelled all his attention to her, thinking that Sophia did sleep with Louis.

A few weeks later, Sophia's body began to develop some changes. Perhaps, it's because of the life mourning of her lost lover, Lucas who no longer listens to her but listens to Clara. Yes, she should mourn. Who wouldn't mourn betrayal from a friend she trusted with her life. 'Oh, Clara Oh holy devil" she wailed. Now she couldn't control her tears. She flashbacks to when she was trying to explain to Lucas that nothing happened between her and Louis. Yes. She remembers that Lucas paid deaf ears to her explanations and pleadings.

Clara's voice sent Sophia back to herself. ' ye bitch, I'm to inform you that I would be the next Luna of the pack" she chuckles. Pretty good right? She mocked Sophia who has lost Lucas to her. She sobs profusely and remained silent till Clara exited the door.

Lucas please, listen I m pregnant. I'm elated that our baby is coming. Lucas flares up. Whose baby? Oh bitch. Don't you tell me, shit man? Louis, had you some night ago remember? I'm ain't a fool.

Lucas remembers what we had at the ball. I am carrying your baby, a mini pack who is gonna be as powerful as you are. Oh, darling, I'm still your Sophia.

Don't let go of me, please. Lucas who has been blinded by Aurora's spell left Sophie alone in the tunnel-like room. 'To hell, to hell with you, Lucas! Sophia roared.

Clara entered the room, pretended as a darling friend to Sophie, and urged her to go see the doctor. Nay, her mission ain't a good one as she was determined to see to an end, Sophie.

'Yes, at the doctor's bed, the battle would be over" Clara soliloquies and let out mischievous smiles.