Born To Rule
Chapter 12:

In Accalia’s head: Shortly after Malik shifted back into his human form, he bolted straight for home. I couldn’t blame him, his clothes were shredded to pieces. As for me, I decided to collect my thoughts outside. Although, it didn't take long for Malik to join me, which leads us to this very moment. We've been holding each other like this ever since. I couldn't stop staring into his alluring eyes. I was captivated by him.

Malik: “I wanna ask you something.”

Accalia: “What is it?”

Malik: “Let me take you out on a date, Accalia. (Sawtooth Pack)”

Cole: “Milena, look at me. I can tell your mind is somewhere else. We don't have to do this.”

Milena: “No, I'm sorry. I want to…I just…miss her so much.”

Cole: “I know and I'm sorry. I promise I'll do everything in my power to bring her back to you.”

Milena: “I'm so lucky to have you. I love you, Cole.”

Cole: “I love you too.”

Milena: “I’m ready.”

Cole: “Are you sure?”

Milena: “Yes, make me yours.”

Cole: “You don't know how long I've waited to hear those words. (one hour later Duskfall Pack)”

In Malik’s head: Maybe I asked her too soon. What if she doesn't want to come?! What if Noctis scared her away?!

Accalia: “Hey, Malik. Do I look okay?”

In Malik’s head: Wow.

Malik: “You look breathtaking.”

Accalia: “You don't look so bad yourself.”

Malik: “Shall we get going?”

Accalia: “Lets. (in a cave). This place is beautiful. You did all of this for me?”

Malik: “Of course. I would do anything for you.”

Accalia: “Look at all the fireflies.”

In Malik’s head: Just tell her.

Malik: “Hey, Accalia…”

Accalia: “Yeah?”

Malik: “I have something I wanna say.”

Accalia: “What is it?”

In Malik’s head: Shit.

Malik: “I wanted to thank you again for you know…not turning your back on me after you found out my secret.”

In Accalia’s head: Why do I feel like it's not what you wanted to say?

Accalia: “Look, Malik. I don't wanna lie to you and say that I'm happy with what you do. But after what I've done, judging you would make me a hypocrite and I'm also not some legendary wolf, so I know things are a lot different for you.”

Malik: “You really are amazing, you know that?”

Accalia: “If it's okay with you, could you answer a few questions for me?”

Malik: “Ask away.”

Accalia: “First question….have you always been an Amarok Wolf”

Malik: “Yes, I was born like this.”

In Accalia’s head: Interesting.

Accalia: “Does that mean your mom is also…?”

Malik: “No, she's not but my father is…was.”

In Accalia’s head: I won't push him about his dad, not until he's ready to tell me himself.

Accalia: “Okay, second question. Why haven't you taken over as alpha? You're old enough.”

In Malik’s head: I knew this question was coming.

Malik: “You see, Accalia, inuit people perceive Amarok wolves to be ‘lone wolves’ and they're right. My nature compels me to not only hunt alone, but to do most things on my own. I'm not made for pack life, let alone being in charge.”

Accalia: “But you've been around a lot more lately.”

Malik: “I guess you have given me a reason to stay.”

Accalia: “What makes you different to other wolves?”

Malik: “Amarok Wolves are a lot bigger, faster, stronger and more aggressive than common werewolves. And as you are aware, hunt and kill humans.”

Accalia: “You know killing humans is against pack law, right?”

Malik: “It's a good thing I'm not a werewolf then.”

Accalia: “So are there more of you?”

Malik: “Not that I know of.”

Accalia: “Well thank you for answering my questions. I know it couldn't have been easy. I just wanna know more about you.”

Malik: “Come on, let’s sit down.”

In Accalia’s head: Slowly but surely, I feel like he's letting me in.

Malik: “I think it's my turn to ask you a question.”

Accalia: “What is it?”

Malik: “Earlier, when you said you had developed strong feelings for me…did you mean it?”

Accalia: “I did.”

In Malik’s head: Two words. All it took was two simple words for everything to become clear. Since meeting Accalia, all I've done was run away. But that's over now. I was done running. I thought I was protecting her but the only thing I was doing was hurting the both of us. Today she found out my darkest secret and yet she still didn't turn me away. She embraced me like I was her favorite person in the entire world. Accalia was the light pulling me from the dark. Wait?! What's that incredible smell?! Like fresh pine and coconut. All of my senses came alive at once. Accalia, I needed her.

Accalia: “Malik, are you okay?”

Malik: “When were you gonna tell me?”

Accalia: “Tell you what?”

Malik: “That you're my mate?”

Accalia: “I tried to tell you.”

In Malik’s head: It all makes sense now…everything makes sense. Accalia is my mate. I've always felt this eternal pool towards her since the day we met and now I understand why. Closing the gap between us, I leaned over and simply admired her. She was really beautiful. I felt completely entranced by this she wolf, in ways I can't even describe. I wanted her to know that I was hers. That my mind, body and soul belonged to only her.

In Accalia’s head: Malik approached me so suddenly, urgently. He caught me off guard, causing me to lean back and study. For a moment, time stood still and I saw the essence of Malik that I knew he tried so hard to hide. Every layer of this wolf shed in front of my eyes and I could feel his energy intertwined with mine. A burst of energy feels my entire body as he moves closer to me. I've never craved someone's physical touch more than I do in this very moment.

Malik: “You're so beautiful, Accalia. I don't think I want you. I know I want you. I'm so sorry for all the times that I pushed you away. I thought I was protecting you.”

Accalia: “You don't have to explain yourself, I understand.”

Malik: “I'll protect you and your heart with my entire being Accalia, please trust me.”

Accalia: “I trust you.”

In Accalia’s head: I can see the desperation in his eyes as he tries to justify his feelings. I can't help but fall for him even more. He finally trusts me that this part of him and I'm going to cherish it. I can sense his vulnerability. Questioning if he had made the right move. I instinctively held onto his shirt, hoping he wouldn't back away.

Accalia: “Why now? Why the sudden change?”

Malik: “I've always been drawn to you, but something gave me that extra push…that scent…”

Accalia: “OH MY GOD…my birthday. I finally released my full scent.”

Malik: “Happy birthday, Accalia.”

Accalia: “Since it's my birthday…can I ask you one thing?”

Malik: “Anything.”

Accalia: “Kiss me.”

Malik: “Are you sure this is what you want?”

Accalia: “Just kiss me.”

Malik: “MINE!!”

Accalia: “MINE!! (the next day Malik’s bedroom)”

In Accalia’s head: What time is it? I can't believe what happened last night.

Accalia: “Malik? We should probably get up now.”

Malik: “I could get used to being woken up by a kiss every morning.”

Accalia: “I can't believe we slept in our clothes.”

Malik: “Would you prefer them to be on the floor?”

In Malik’s head: Note to self, Accalia is not a morning person.

Malik: “Why did I make us so fresh coffee and pancakes for breakfast?”

Accalia: “Okay!!”

Malik: “Race you to the kitchen.”

Accalia: “No fair!! (in the kitchen)”

Malik: “I believe I won.”

Accalia: “You cheated.”

Malik: “What's wrong?”

Accalia: “Correct me if I'm wrong…but it still looks dark outside.”

In Malik’s head: She's right, what the hell?!”

Everyone: “SURPRISE!!”

Rose: “Happy birthday, Accalia.”

Accalia: “You did all of this for me?!”

Amara: “Do you like it?!”

Accalia: “It's perfect. Everything's perfect.”

Rose: “We're glad you like it.”

Accalia: “Sorry to sound rude, but why are we having a party right now? It's so early.”

Rose: “But it's already 9:00 at night…”

In Malik’s head: We slept…

In Accalia’s head: All day?!

In Malik’s head: Shit.

Amara: “Come to think of it…aren't they the same clothes you both were wearing last night? YOU GUYS ARE MATES?!”

Malik: “We are.”

In Rose’s head: We knew it, old girl.

Rose’s Wolf: “She'll make a great luna.”

In Rose’s head: That she will, Athena.

In Accalia’s head: I can't believe I'm Malik’s mate. He came out and said it without any hesitation and now I get to spend my birthday with him and everyone else. Time to party. (a few hours later in the living room)

Accalia: “Thank you again for helping throw me a surprise party, Kai. I've had a good night.”

Kai: “Anytime, Accalia. You're practically family now and our future luna.”

In Accalia’s head: Luna?!

Rose: “I'm off to bed. Enjoy the rest of your night, dears.”

Accalia: “Thank you for everything, luna Rose.”

Rose: “Of course, and besides…there's a new Luna now.”

In Accalia’s head: There it was again. I'm no luna, I'm just an ordinary she wolf.

Kai: “What's wrong, Accalia?”

Accalia: “I think there's some kind of mistake. I wasn't born to be a luna.”

Kai: “Do you trust the moon goddess?”

Accalia: “Well yeah, sure but…maybe on this occasion she was wrong.”

Kai: “Accalia, look at me. The moon goddess is never wrong. She clearly saw something and you that you can't see yourself. Trust her process and you'll see.”

Accalia: “Wow, Kai. I feel much better now, thank you. There was one thing that I actually meant to ask you earlier…when will I be able to mindlink with all of you? I thought it would work as soon as I became a member of the pack.”

Kai: “It's quite simple really. You either need to complete the mate bond with Malik, or drink the blood from a pack member.”

Accalia: “Yeah, no.”

Kai: “It's the only way when you're not born into a pack.”

In Accalia’s head: Why have I never heard about this before?

Accalia: “Maybe the blood will be a better option.”

Kai: “Let's replace Malik. He can explain it better than I can. (Malik’s bedroom)”

Accalia: “Hey Mal…”

In Accalia’s head: That's when I saw them. Malik talking to Amara like it was the most natural thing in the world. The sound of his laughter echoing throughout the run was piercing my ears. I don't know why I was angry. I had no right to be. He wasn't doing anything wrong but at this point it didn't matter. All I kept asking myself was ‘why is she in his room and alone’?! No other she wolves should be allowed in here except for me. What was so important that they had to talk to each other privately?! The anger was building and building. I felt like I was gonna explode.

Unknown Voice: “KILL HER!!”

In Accalia’s head: What?! I can't do that.

Accalia’s Wolf: “Don't do it, Accalia.”

In Accalia’s head: Sesi?!

Accalia: “What the fuck is going on?!”

Malik: “Accalia, what's wrong?!”

Kai: “So, what did I miss? (Accalia runs out)”

Malik: “ACCALIA, WAIT!!”

Kai: “Was it something I said?”

In Amara’s head: What the hell, Accalia…?! (in the woods)

Malik: “ACCALIA?!”

Malik’s Mindlink: “Has anyone found her yet?”

Amara’s Mindlink: “No sign of her.”

Rose’s Mindlink: “No, dear.”

Kai’s Mindlink: “No. sorry, Malik.”

In Malik’s head: No one can mindlink her and she’s masking her scent. It's like she vanished. I promise I'll replace you, my little wolf. (at a bar somewhere in Aston Lake Town)

Rebecca: “Bartender!! One Raymond Massey please. Rough night, lovely?”

Accalia: “Is it that obvious, huh?”

Rebecca: “Just a little. Is it boy trouble? Because I always say, love them; leave them and take half of everything.”

Accalia: “It's not a guy…it's something I've done.”

Rebecca: “BARTENDER!! Keep the drinks coming, please.”

Accalia: “Are you sure?”

Rebecca: “Of course. How about we make things interesting. I bet I can out drink you. Loser has to pay the entire tab.”

Accalia: “Are you sure?”

Rebecca: “I’m game, lovely. I should warn you though, I've been known to drink my body weight in liquor.”

In Accalia’s head: If only she knew.

Accalia: “I’m Accalia.”

Rebecca: “I’m Rebecca. Now let's drink. (moments later). You beast.”

Accalia: “Look, Rebecca…I loved spending time with you but I should really head home now.”

Bartender: “Wait, miss!! You forgot your friend!!”

In Bartender’s head: Not again.

In Accalia’s head: I managed to replace my way home. However, when I arrived I was surprised to replace an empty house. Where was everyone? I took this opportunity to collect my thoughts and have a shower. Have you ever kept a secret so big that you were too frightened to tell anyone? (a blonde wig hanging on a rack). I have. No matter how much time passed while looking into the mirror…I could no longer recognize the girl staring back at me. My once, signature platinum blonde hair had turned blacker than the night sky itself. Tears overflowed my eyes. I was terrified. terrified of myself. What did this mean? What was happening to my mind and body? So many unanswered questions. I was slowly changing and there was nothing I could do to stop it. I was at the mercy of something bigger than myself. I can't tell anyone, they would never understand. What if they banished me? Or worse...what if Malik rejects me? My fear sealed my fate.

Accalia: “No one can know. No one can ever know. (somewhere in America in a bedroom)”

Rowan: “Sorry to disturb you, sir but you know why I'm here.”

Sedrick: “If you're referring to the high energy I sensed today, then yes…I'm very aware.”

Rowan: “Forgive me for speaking out of turn, sir but what are we going to do about this? In all my years I've never sensed anything quite like this.”

Sedrick: “Neither have I.”

Rowan: “What do you want us to do?”

Sedrick: “Let us say that there are multiple ways to kill two birds with only one stone.”