Born To Rule
Chapter 6:

Back at Sawtooth Pack

Cole: “Milena? Milena, please. I haven't seen or heard from you since Accalia left. I know how upset you are, I can feel it. Please let me in, we can talk about it.”

Axel: “Any luck?”

Cole: “Nothing.”

Axel: “So I see you and my sister are mates?”

Cole: “I was gonna tell you, I just haven't had the chance. I hope you're not pissed.”

Axel: “I'm not gonna lie, it's a bit strange but nonetheless, feel like a brother to me and I can't think of anyone else more suited for Milena.”

Cole: “Thanks. You don't know how relieved I am to hear that.”

Axel: “As for my sister…just give her time and I'm sure she'll come around.”

Cole: “I hope you're right. I just can't wrap my head around what's happened. I didn't think Accalia was capable of something like this.”

Axel: “Mhm.”

Cole: “Speaking of Accalia. How are you holding up? Obviously alpha told us all what happened between the two of you.”

Axel: “I'm good. Look coming not to sound rude but can we not talk about her? I would rather just forget.”

Cole: “I understand. I'm gonna head back to my room. Mindlink me if you hear anything.”

Axel: “Sure thing.”

Malik: “Is she broken?”

Kai: “Oh, hey Malik. I wondered when you would make an appearance.”

Amara: “You do realize that your mother has been trying to mindlink you all day?!”

In Accalia’s head: Mother?

Amara: “So? Where have you been?”

Malik: “Who are you? My mother?”

Rose: “Hello, Accalia.”

In Malik’s head: Accalia.

Rose: “I see you've officially met my son.”

In Accalia’s head: That's her son?! Wait a minute…if that's the Luna's son, then that makes him…the future alpha and heir to this pack.

Malik: “I told you she was broken.

Rose: “Hush your mouth, Malik. Anyway, moving on. It's so good to see you out, dear. Have you eaten anything yet?”

In Accalia’s head: His eyes…I can't stop looking at them. I feel strange.

Rose: “Are you okay?!”

In Accalia’s head: Please, no. Not another episode. Not in front of them…him.

Amara: “Accalia, wait!! Accalia, you don't know where go. Beautiful isn't it?”

Accalia: “Very good what is this place?”

Amara: “This is the Dusk Fall Pack house.”

In Accalia’s head: Dusk Fall?

Amara: “Not to sound blunt or anything but has that happened to your face before?”

Accalia: “Yes, it's happened before.”

Amara: “Hey, it's okay. I'm not one to judge. Are you ready to see where you’ll be staying?”

Accalia: “You mean I'm allowed to stay?”

Amara: “Of course. We wouldn't let you go out in your condition.”

Accalia: “I don't know what to say…thank you.”

Amara: “Don’t thank me. Thank luna Rose. Anyway, let's get going. This will be your room.”

Accalia: “Really? I've never had a room like this before.”

Amara: “Well now you do. If you need anything, my room is right across the home.”

Accalia: “Thanks.”

Amara: “I also suggest that you take a shower…you kind of stink.”

In Accalia’s head: Fantastic. If someone told me that this would be my life two weeks ago, I would have thought they were insane. Everyone seems so kind but I don't deserve it.

Rose: “Hello, dear. Sorry to intrude but I thought you might be hungry.”

In Accalia’s head: This she wolf is good. How does she know that food was my only weakness?

Rose: “I'll leave them here. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask.”

Accalia: “Before you go…I wanted to thank you for being kind to me.”

Rose: “You're welcome. We look out for one of our own.”

In Accalia’s head: One of their own? (ten minutes later). Dying of a food coma seems like the best way to go. I feel exhausted. Why did I have to have another episode?! And in front of that jerk. With his stupid face, stupid hair and stupid body. I'm pretty sure it's not good for your spine being that tall. Who am I kidding? He's perfect. Why am I even thinking about him? He's just some hot wolf that saved you from certain death, no big deal. I need some fresh air.

In Malik’s head: I knew there was something off about her the night I saved her but I never expected this. Do you think she even knows about her eyes?

Malik’s Wolf: “She's also masking her scent. I wonder what she's trying to hide.”

In Malik’s head: I thought so, Noctis. I can already tell that she'll be heaps of trouble. looks like things are about to get interesting, little wolf. (later that night in the garden)

In Accalia’s head: So much better. It's so beautiful out here. The old pack house had some of these amazing views but this place gives me a completely new feeling. I feel safe, like nothing can touch me. Then reality hits and I'm reminded that this is not my pack. I'm just some rogue wolf that they took in out of kindness. I should just leave now while I have the chance.

Malik: “Don't leave.”

Accalia: “What are you doing here?”

Malik: “Don't leave.”

Accalia: “How do you know what I was thinking?”

Malik: “Let's just say I knew. Why do you wanna leave anyway?”

Accalia: “I don't wanna be a burden to anyone.”

Malik: “Is that what you think you are? A burden?”

Accalia: “My old pack clearly thought so.”

Malik: “What happened?”

Accalia: “I would rather not talk about it.”

Malik: “Are they the reason you mask your scent?”

Accalia: “I'm pretty sure I just said that I don't wanna talk about it but since you have so many questions then answer me this. Why do you mask your own scent? (Malik walks away)”

In Accalia’s head: What are you hiding, Malik? (Gunner’s office)

Gunner: “Thanks for informing me, I'll be in contact with you soon.”

Nikita: “Hello, dear. Who is that?”

Gunner: “Hello, my love. That was, Sedrick. He has reason to believe that himself and the others are getting closer to replaceing out the identity of that killer wolf.”

Nikita: “That's good news, isn't it? Saves us the trouble of tracking them down ourselves.”

Gunner: “I have a strange feeling about all of this.”