Alpha Of Darkness And The Half-Breed Healer

NIA’S POV

The weekend went in a haze, and I enjoyed it because Kingston decided to spend quality time with me. Now that I am back to the four walls of the clinic and having a meeting with the Alpha in the next twenty minutes. I feel like I will have to elope to somewhere safe to have peace. If not for the duty of being a healer that I am obliged to. I won’t even think of meeting the Alpha to discuss anything. That man makes me feel very uncomfortable.

Feeling my strained neck, I picked up the proposal Ezra had helped me with. He says for formalities, it is needed. I wonder if other healers write to the Alpha to get a healing tonic approved. I shouldn’t need to worry about his approval in the first place. The herb vaccine is for the betterment of everyone in the pack, including the snobbish Alpha. I have had a rethink over the weekend after getting an earful from Perry.

She eventually called after Kingston, and I parted ways. I had unintentionally told her about my adoptive mum and sister’s visit. She was livid and wouldn’t let me hear the end of it. Perry has warned me several times not to cave into bullies anymore. But then, I am trying to be careful to avoid losing all that I just earned.

“How long do you think you can hold up?” My wolf queried.

Shutting my eyes tightly, I shake my head vigorously to get the thoughts out and head towards the main house. Ezra stood outside the meeting hall in wait for me.

“Good morning.” I smiled at him.

His handsome face brightened with a smile. “Morning, beautiful.”

I blushed profusely, “Can you not taunt me, please?”

“Why would you even think that is a taunt?”

“It’s not?” I inquired, tucking my hair behind my ear.

Ezra chuckled, “I take it you don’t receive compliments frequently. It would be best if you rechecked the mirror. You are beautiful.”

My wolf purred at the goosebumps that went on a rise on my arm. I don’t think it’s excellent for me to fall in love with my friend’s brother. What would Perry feel about me? I shouldn’t go past my boundaries and act accordingly.

Clearing my throat, I smiled tightly. “Thank you. Can we go in now?”

“Sure. We would have to be more patient until the Alpha arrives.” Ezra said, ushering me into the meeting hall.

I was expecting to meet the council members, but it appeared empty. He was quick to notice my countenance.

“Oh, about the council’s absence. When I tabled the case, my uncle, the Beta, didn’t think there was a need to question whatever you do to preserve the health of the pack members. However, the Alpha insisted he vets whatever you intend to put out. They all opted out of the meeting, and he agreed to it.”

That Alpha is a piece of work! Forgive me, goddess, but you made a mistake breeding this one! I am sure he is doing this to keep me in check. He won’t even let me enjoy my natural blessing in peace. What kind of Alpha messes around with the credibility of its members?

“Nia?” Ezra called, jolting me out of my reverie.

I had almost forgotten that I needed to respond.

“Oh, sorry. It’s okay, I understand.”

“I’m sorry you have to go through all of this. Alpha Gael isn’t convinced about you yet.”

I scoffed, “like there would ever come a time when I will convince him. He already has an opinion of me that won’t change for any reason. All I have to do is get used to his shade.”

“Come here.” Ezra mused, patting my outstretched hand in comfort. “Like I said before, don’t let anyone make you question yourself. Not even the bold Alpha.”

I giggled at the expression on his face; if I didn’t know better, I would have thought he had some personal vendetta against the Alpha. But any reasonable person can see the affection Ezra has for him even though brazen. The door opened abruptly, and the crude being blessed us with his presence.

Despite being late, he had no show of remorse and even plastered a sneer on that face of his. I groaned inwardly, feeling anger rise within me.

“You kept us waiting.” Ezra stayed when Alpha Gael finally finished his walk of shame and settled down.

He scoffed in response, shooting invisible burning arrows at me with his eyes. Alpha Gael’s dark thoughts towards me aren’t hidden even in his actions.

“I didn’t know I was to answer to a mere half-breed.”

Ezra looked towards me with a plea in his eyes before turning his attention back to his friend.

“Respectfully, Alpha Gael, there would be no name-calling. Let’s get this meeting done with.”

“Fine. What do you have to say?” He asked, the disgust in his tone is icy.

I cleared my throat and squared my shoulders. “Thank you for the opportunity to meet with you. I want approval and release needed resources to embark on the vaccination of the pack members from the disease that recently broke out in the nearest future.”

Gael folded his arms, looking down at me. “So, you are what now? A scientist? Or some human doctor? How can you vaccinate the people when you haven’t run it through the doctors of the pack.”

Something cold settled on my neck, and I wanted to lash out. Tapping my feet anxiously to keep myself steady, I let out a light cough. “The vaccine comes from the extraction of herbs as instructed by the spirits. I do not carry out healing by my will. It comes to me in the most divine sense; I find myself being able to bring herbs together to heal people. For the health future of the Sunset pack, you need to allow every living soul in the pack to get the vaccine. The disease is a raging one that might return in later times.”

“If you are giving them vaccination because of one disease, what if another comes?” He asked, still looking disinterested in what I had to say.

I exhaled slowly, begging for the spirit of patience to evade my troubled soul. “The vaccine will hold everyone down beyond the disease we recently dealt with. Our lives would be at stake the more we hold back.”Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

“Why are you the only healer with a solution and not the others?” He questioned further.

“Gael!!” Ezra, who had been very quiet throughout our back-and-forth exchange, called out in a displeased tone. “Can you stop with your persistent interrogation? All she needs is your go-ahead. You won’t be dealing with the resources needed since my uncle is in charge. Let’s save the lives in our pack first before worrying about what the other healers do in their packs. None of them could come to our rescue when we needed them. Why bother about them now?”

The Alpha looked like he would explode with the way his face reddened, and his neck veins popped out like he was hanging some wild imagination that included my death.

“Alright, save the pack, messiah.” He hissed, standing up.

“Thank you, Alpha,” I said sincerely.

Like a beast whose ego is in shreds, he turned his red eyes to view me. “Don’t you ever show your face to me again? Such an ugly and filthy thing!” He cursed, storming off.

It was not intentional, but tears rushed to my eyes and escaped the socket as fast as they came. Just then, I got embraced by warm arms and a comforting chest.

“It’s okay.” Ezra consoled me, putting my worries to rest.