Taming The Alpha (Taming Series 1)

Chapter Twenty-Five

Nanlumo ako nang tumango-tango siya. I already made a decision, I will fight my grandfather with the power and skills that I learned as a witch. I will fight him at all costs to save them.

“Veronica, this is a very wise choice. Obey him. I know Farah will understand this. Trust me, I have a plan to share with you. I hope you’ll cooperate with me.”

What, plan? I hope your plan can’t kill or hurt someone, Davin. I know I don’t have a concrete plan to defeat Lolo Oliver but I’m sure it’s good and not so risky.

Wala na akong magawa kundi pakinggan ang mga plano niya. Nakakamangha ang plano niya pero natatakot akong gawin iyon.

“Hey, Veronica… I trust you. I hope you’ll trust me. Let’s help each other to save them. Okay?” Tinapik niya ang magkabilang balikat ko.

Napabuga ako ng hangin at umiwas sa mga mata niyang nangungusap at kinukumbinsi ako na pumayag.

“Okay…” Tumango-tango ako bilang sagot na sumang-ayon ako sa plano niya. May punto nga ang plano ni Davin pero hindi ko maiwasang kabahan sa plano niya. It’s risky. At ayaw kong saktan ang kaibigan ko–ang kapatid ng lalaking mahal ko.

“… but let’s save Lanz’s first, Davin. Magtulungan tayong isalba siya.” Sa puntong ito ako naman ang nakiusap.

“I know he’s safe. And he said I will help you and protect you.” His voice was soft and worried.

“N-No, he’s not safe, Davin. Nasa kamay siya ni Lolo Oliver,” naluluhang sambit ko. I bit my lips to lessen my tears. “Napuntahan mo na ba siya? Paano niya nasabing protektahan ako? ‘Di ba dapat siya ang protektahan mo? He is your Alpha, the future of the pack.”

“Veronica, he is okay. He already said that to me before… always reminding me… that I will protect you like the way I protect him… but he also said… I will protect you more than him. You’re his future, you’re the future of our pack too.”

My tears started to fall. I sobbed silently. Naiiyak ako sa sinabi ni Davin. Bakit ako lagi ang inuuna niya? Alam kong hindi siya safe. Ramdam kong hindi siya safe.

“Don’t worry, Veronica. Our Alpha is brave, strong, and wise. He can’t be defeated. He can't be our Alpha if he's weak. Trust him. Okay?"

Hindi ko maiwasang mag-alala sa kalagayan niya. I know he is brave, strong, and wise but I can’t help but think of him.

“Hahanapin ko na lang siya, okay? Basta tandaan mo ang plano natin. Focus on that matter. Don’t cry… Shh-!”

Pinahid niya ang luha ko sa aking pisngi. Tumango ako at inayos ang sarili. Tama siya. Kailangan kong magpukos sa plano niya na kung saan sumang-ayon ako.

“I will save Alpha Lanz first. Siya ang hanapin ko para mapanatag ang loob mo.”

Doon na ako tumigil sa kadramahan ko. Mas nilakasan ko ang aking loob.

“Go… find him and save him first… I will handle my grandfather’s deal. Don’t worry, I will stick to your plan, Davin. Thank you for your help. Take care.” Binigyan ko siya ng tipid na ngiti at tinapik ang kanyang balikat.

“You too… Veronica. I won’t forgive myself if there’s something bad happens to you. I know, Lanz will kill me if I didn’t protect you… take care, okay?” His voice was full of sincerity, worried written on his face, and loyalty in his eyes.

I nodded. He also nodded.

“Wait… I’ll give you something.” Hinawakan ko ang braso niya nang akmang siyang umalis.

Puno ng pagtataka ang kanyang mukha. Nagtataka siya kung bakit ko siya pinigilang makaalis. Hindi ko pinansin ang tingin niya sa akin. Mabilis kong kinuha ang maliit na purse na nakatago sa bulsa ng aking shorts. I’m wearing shorts as an inner. Kahit naka-gown ako ay nagsuot ako ng malambot na shorts na may secret pocket. Hindi naman halata dahil balloon ang aking gown at kaya ko namang gumalaw na hindi nahihirapan.