The Alpha’s Mate Who Cried Wolf novel Chapter 128

Chapter 128
Sir Hugo
Outside the tavern, a disturbance is erupting. We all go outside to investigate the commotion. I observe the return of the locals, together with over two thousand other recruits from neighbouring villages wielding pitchforks, rusty swords, and weapons. Everyone is shouting.
‘Long live, Queen Maia!’
I cross my arms with a big grin and turn to Alpha King Damon.
These people are here to fight alongside you and help free their Queen, I say.
Turning back to the crowd, I yell.
‘Meet your new King, The Queens mate, Alpha King Damon, I smile.
The people cheer and shout, ‘Long Live, Alpha King Damon,
Damon raises his hands to quiet the crowd.
‘People of West Wallow, I welcome all that mean no harm into my lands at Moon Crest Valley. I welcome all that wish to fight for the Queen, to join forces with my warriors. I welcome you all to unite with me and save our kingdom together,
The crowd cheers, ‘Long live the Queen, Long live the King tepeatedly.
‘My Beta Troy will lead you through the forest border, and you will join the warriors. I will see you all again on the battlefield
The crowd cheers and Troys asks for everyone’s attention.
‘My comrades, we will continue to spread the word of our Queen’s bravery and kindness at the villages along the way! King Fenris’ Army will be leaving Shadowguard today. We must make haste and make it around his army to stop him from entering Moon Crest. Their wagons will be slowing them down. We can get to Moon Crest Valley before they do if we hurry, Troy yells.
Troy shifts into his wolf and howls out loud.
Moments later, a young boy climbs onto Troy’s back, and two little girls are sat upon their horse’s saddle. The villagers also ready themselves and follow Troy’s lead.
There’s an awkward silence as it is now just Alpha King Damon and me standing here. He is still glaring at me…
‘Don’t think I have forgiven you, Hugo, he growls.
‘I only need the kitten’s forgiveness which she already gave me, I smirk.
‘What did you just call my mate?’ He growls.
‘Queen, said Queen, ‘I roll my eyes at him.
He glares at my response.
‘What’s your next move?’ I ask.
He tilts his head and stares at me.
As in, what are you going to do right now about this war?’ I psk.
I’m going to rescue Maia from King Fenris, he says.
‘Well, you will need my help then, I grin.
‘I don’t need your help, he snorts as he walks away and shifts into his wolf. He runs towards Shadowguard.
“Okay then, Alpha, whatever you say, I yell out and laugh. Then, approaching my horse, I hop on and follow him to Shadowguard village.
Alpha King Damon
I am running towards Shadowguard village. I know Hugo is following me, but I ignore him. I want to bite his head off for kidnapping Maia. If he didn’t take Maia in the first place, she would be safe by my side.
We arrive at the village. I need rest to regain my strength. King Fenris and his army would have left here this morning. He is possibly near Wellmore now.
Eric mind-links me. He informs me of all the new pups that have been born, and the she-wolves are well but are all concerned about not seeing their mates again.
Tell them there is hope that we will win this war and reunite them with their loved ones soon. We have humans from West Wallow on our side who are also willing to fight this battle, declare Princess Maia queen, and dethrone King Fenris. I mind-link.
I may be able to assist Maia in claiming the throne, Alpha. After conducting some studies on elemental sprites, discovered something intriguing this morning in a library. The royal sprite family once ruled the castle where King Fenris currently resides. Therefore, princess Maia is the rightful Queen of West Wallow because her parents originally resided in and reigned from this same castle. Eric mind-links.
My jaw drops open at the new information. If the populace learns that King Fenris has no legitimate claim to West Wallow and that it rightful elongs to Princess Maia, this may even help to end the war. I reply, then mind-link Troy with the newfound information.
Not wanting to stay at the inn, I decide to shift into my wolf form and sleep in the wilderness for the night. Twilight arrives, and I manage to sleep a few hours. I can hear the crackling of a fire next to me. I open my eyes and sit up to see Hugo sitting on the other side of the fire. I growl at Hugo.
‘Be a good boy now, Alpha and Sit like a good doggie, he says in a playful tone.
I bare my teeth and growl, then run to the nearby village and return in human form carrying food.
‘What are you doing here?’ I ask.
‘It’s going to be a very cold night, Alpha. Maia wouldn’t be happy with me if I let you freeze to death, now, would she? He smiles.
growl.
‘Why are you really here, Hugo?” I ask again.
‘Okay, you won, Alpha… I simply want to observe how you intend to rescue Maia by yourself while surrounded by thirty five thousand soldiers. He responds with a shrug, ‘I believe it would be interesting entertainment to watch.
Crossing my arms, I glare at him again. He is right, though, I’m going to need help, and unfortunately, he is the only one left around to help me. I sit down in front of the fire and eat my food.
*How did you know I was hungry, Alpha?” Hugo grins.
I continue my trast of village gathered food despite his presence
,
“Fine, then don’t give me any food’ he snorls:
‘We will leave before sunrise. Hopefully, we can catch up to Maia tomorrow
Hugo nods.
‘Well, I’m going to get some sleep then, he says as he lays down and rolls onto his side.
A minute later, he is already asleep, snoring his face off.
You have got to be kidding me. I’m not going to listen to that all night.
Picking up a loaf of bread, I aim it at Hugo’s head and throw it. He looks around in confusion, then down at the bread next to him. He raises an eyebrow at me.
‘You said you were hungry?’ I say, shrugging my shoulders.
Hugo laughs, picks the bread up and chows it down.
‘Suppose you don’t have any wine on you, Alpha?’ He asks.
Looking to my left, I pick the water pouch up and toss it in his direction. He catches it with one hand and takes a swig.
“Hey, this is water, he says with disappointment.
‘Be lucky you even get that.’ I say.
While Hugo eats and drinks, a terrible thought comes to mind.
‘Hugo?’ I ask.
‘Yes, Alpha?’
‘What will King Fenris do if we don’t win this war? I mean, I know he will kill any werewolves left in the land and claim Moon Crest Valley as his land. So I guess what I’m asking is what will happen to Maia? Will he kill her?’ I ask hesitantly. If anyone knows of his plans, it would be Hugo.
Hugo sighs.
‘If you really must know Alpha, he will do much worse than Kill her
‘What could be worse than being killed?’
‘He will keep her in the iron cuffs for the rest of her life. She will be forced to have his heirs.’ He says.
My fists tighten. I’m shaking with rage and sadness at the prospect of what could happen to my beloved mate. Seeing my clenched hands, Hugo gives me the side-eye.
But that mate of yours is one tough kitten. You know she had beaten me in a fight? She even kicked me square in the balls, Hugo embarrassedly admits trying to cheer me up.
‘Really?’ I say with surprise.
‘Yup, she sure did, he grins and ponders the memory for a moment.
We burst into laughter.
“You must tell me the story. I say.
Hugo tells me how she fought with strength and bravery. She had the chance to kill him, but she instead showed him kindness and forgave him, and the army grew the utmost respect for her.
You are one lucky man Alpha, he says.
Yisure arri, but we need to get some aleep, Hugo. We have a princess to save
Hugo nods and jolla on his side to sleep.
‘And Hugo,’ I say.
‘Yes, Alpha?’ He says.
“I don’t want to hear you snoring all night long,”
Oh, Okay, I thought you were going to thank me, but I’ll try not to snore, he says as he rolls back onto his back and resumes his slumber.
Igaze at the moon and pray to the Moon Goddess to have my Luna back safe by my side.
‘I love you, Maia. I am going to save you and give you the life you deserve,’ I say as I roll over to sleep.
Before I manage to drift off to sleep, Hugo begins to
snore. I sigh and close my eyes.