"I found her Alpha, I found Ariana" Axel said
"Where is she?" Alpha Tyler asked impatiently
"She is in Alpha Liam's territory" Axel replied
"What how dare those low scumbags? First it was Isabella who fell in love with Liam, next Clara his fated mate and now Ariana? Why does every woman I care about run over there tell me? What do they see in Liam, that scumbag of a man that they do not see in me? I am way more handsome than he is, my territory is bigger than his. Why do they all leave?"
"Because Tyler is married, you aren't. If for once you tried living a little bit responsibly you may have found your mate by now. You aren't getting any younger dude? Stop frolicking and find a woman for yourself"
"Ariana was such a woman, where is she now? How dare you say that to me Axel? You want to go to him as well? Then go to him, go on."
"Relax Tyler, how can your beta and friend leave you on your own? I am just saying"
"Say no more. I am not going to let this slide. I need to put an end to that scumbag, I have had enough. It's time for war and I mean it. Give Isabella the go ahead, I want him dead and I mean it"
~~~~~
The next day Eric woke up rather late and Ariana, who had woken up earlier, made him some cupcakes and was bringing them to him when he opened his eyes. She was putting on his oversized top and shorts. Eric couldn't take his eyes off her.
"Hey handsome, good morning baby"
"Morning Angel you look ravishing I want to have you for breakfast"
"Look who is being naughty all of a sudden, I would love that but you need this breakfast to have all this" Ariana said seductively.
So Eric nodded and ate after which his thoughts were disrupted by Liam's call through mind link
"Hey Buddy, Clara wants to see you and your mate right now"
"Alright we'll be there in a jiffy"
"My Alpha and Luna needs us both so let's go get ready"
Eric said standing up from the bed and heading into the bathroom then he recalled he forgot something
"Forgot something important?" Ariana asked
Eric came back and raised her on his shoulders Ariana squeaked in excitement
"I forgot someone important, you" Eric replied naughtily and they both left into the bathroom to take their bath.
When they finished taking their bath, they headed to Liam's room.
They knocked on the door and Liam beckoned that they come in.
Eric saw Clara and Liam feeding each other. So he wanted to come back later. But Clara stopped them.
"Come on come sit with us Eric, Ariana you too come on"
"Okay thanks Luna" Ariana said
"No I should be the one thanking you, for everything and most importantly for finding my beloved Eric and big brother a mate. I knew he was going to find someone so pretty as his bride and mate, just as I promised. Eric this is for you" Clara said and handed Eric an envelope.
Eric opened it and it was a paid ticket to Hawaii
"But Clara this is too much and Hawaii is too far away. I can't go to a far place leaving my alpha on his own. If I went there our mind link would be severed its too far"
"I can take care of myself buddy and besides it's a gift from your Luna are you going to decline it?" Liam said
"Eric I want you to go on a vacation, you have always been working hard for this pack. You need time for yourself okay? You need to blow off some steam. Come on everyone else has gone on vacation except you, now that you have a mate you can okay?" Cara said
Seeing that they wouldn't take no for an answer he had to accept it then he hugged Clara she was so happy, Eric accepted and glad she could make him happy.
"Thank you Clara I won't forget this wonderful gift I appreciate it"
"Ariana come on come here for a hug" Ariana hugged Clara and she said "Keep him safe okay?"
"I sure will, thank you for the tickets" Ariana said to Clara and Liam
"Hey buddy thanks man," Eric said hugging Liam
"Always I have your back," Liam said
"Come on the flight is in an hour, get ready and have fun you two" Gabe said when he walked in he knew about the plans, actually he was the one who had booked the flight the previous night online. Eric hugged him whispering a thank you into his ears
Eric went downstairs and also hugged Jasmine
"Thanks, Jasi"
"Come on Eric you better get going make sure you have fun okay? And make sure you get her pregnant I need my nieces you know" Jasmine said
"Ha-ha how I missed you Jasi, when I get back we will all spend time with each other and I will get something beautiful for you"
"But of course, you have to, now get going"
He hurriedly kissed the little boys in their crib and waved back at Jasi saying "I love you, my beautiful Jasi"
Jasmine couldn't help but smile and mutter those same words and Eric left feeling blessed to have such lovely friends and then Gabe was already waiting to take him to the airport and so Eric waved at Clara and Liam then they entered the car and Gabe drove off. Deep down Eric felt reluctant to leave but then he didn't want to turn down their gift so he held onto Ariana's hands while they all spoke to each other and laughed heartily on their way to the airport.
Meanwhile, Adele had received a text last night from Axel saying
'TYLER IS FURIOUS AT THE REVELATION SO HE NEEDS YOU TO DO WHAT YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO DO. KILL LIAM SHAWN THAT’S AN ORDER.'
Seeing that she became elated, and began thinking of how to kill both Liam and Jasmine because they are the only ones who knew her real face. And it was impossible to kill Liam if Eric was present. So she slept off thinking about it.
Then this morning she walked past Liam's mansion just to find out what was happening. She saw that Eric was holding a bag and Ariana a ticket. She smiled.
This was her chance to strike.
Gabe drove Eric and Ariana to the Airport and after they boarded the plane he returned back home went into his room and saw Jasmine sleeping with the kids at her side. So he headed upstairs and told both Liam and Clara that they've gone and the plane has taken off. After which he went to the kitchen to make dinner. While Liam put Clara to sleep and headed out he wanted to prepare a surprise for his Wife at their cave. On his way there, he perceived a familiar scent then Adele appeared.
"It's just you, come on you are way too old to be out here," Liam said to the old woman. And she smiled and transformed into a beautiful Lady.
"Liam, remember me?"
"You? Get out of my...." Before he could complete his statement and gather his thoughts it was already too late, she had already shot a poisoned arrow to his chest. A poison that all wolves dread, Wolf's bane. And then disappeared into thin air... Liam tried to run fast to warn his little sis but the poison slowed his step. He knew he had little time left, so he got home and went to see his wife instead. He needed to see her before he died, he loves her so much.
"Clara wake up" Liam grunted in pain it was too much for both him and his wolf self and they kept taking turns trying to fight out the poison Clara stood up slowly but seeing Liam she shouted that Gabe ran upstairs to her. Liam said
"Save Jasmine and the kids they are in danger."
Hearing this Gabe ran downstairs before he got to his room Jasmine was fighting for her life as well, she said "Save the babies, save them Gabe, I love you" because she was already weak she couldn't fight she couldn't bear it anymore she just stopped breathing.
Gabe becomes so confused he doesn't know what else to do.
Clara was crying out loud upstairs one of his babies (Francis) alongside his beloved wife Jasmine are both dead, while his other son was merely clinging on to life. The worst part was he had no idea who or what did this. Eric was far away, Liam was rotting away, and Gabe just stood there dumbfounded, staring at the dead bodies of his wife and his two-day-old baby.
"Liam don't you dare leave me like this, you are my life come on Cole fight this don't give in please"
"Clara I... I love you, we love you please don't... Cry... "
"Liam I love you too but don't leave me as this" Clara cried
"Beware Clara... Someone has infiltrated the pack"
"I'm sorry Liam, Jasmine is dead too whoever did this is gone" Clara cried
"No!" Liam exclaimed weakly "I'm sorry Clara I can't hold on anymore take care of yourself, I'll always watch over you" Liam said and then he stopped breathing.
"No!!! No Liam please no" Clara cried.
The next day, Eric found out Liam was dead but didn't believe it he hurriedly came back home only to find out that the rumors were true
"Clara" he called out
"Eric he's gone he left...he left me... he..." Clara cried and Eric hugged her
"It's all my fault Clara I shouldn't have left him I'm sorry" Eric said a tear rolling out his eyes Gabe walked in
"Eric you're back," Gabe said
"How is Jasi holding up?" Eric asked
"She's gone too and the twin one died. I don't know who did this, Eric I..." Gabe said but couldn't complete his words
"So Jasmine is no more as well this is too much ahhhhh!!!!" Eric shouted and Ariana ran in "I couldn't protect them I failed" Eric said
The burial was planned Liam and Jasmine were laid close to their parents as well as one of the twins. It was a really sad time for the pack, Gabe, Eric, and most of all Clara; she was so affected by this. In less than a year she lost everything she holds dear. The elders came and asked about who was going to be the next Alpha.
Eric completely shot down the idea saying,
"I failed the alpha and I have no intentions of taking his place. How about you Gabe you do it, become the next alpha"
"Hell no I'm not originally from here," Gabe said
"But you are Liam's brother-in-law which makes it right for you to take his place. I can't stay in here for one more second, I'm leaving with Ariana" Eric said and then got up to leave
"I'm coming with you," Clara said
"Luna" the elders greeted and bowed down
"You are leaving too?" One of them asked
"I can't stay here or I might lose it," Clara said angrily
"Yes you can come if you want Clara," Eric said and then left Gabe and the elders, Clara tagged along behind him they got their things and they were ready to leave. Just then Philip walked in and Gabe came downstairs
"Philip, thank you for coming. Can you do anything to heal him?" Gabe said with the other twin in his hands
"Let me see," Philip said holding him he healed the young boy and this made Gabe very happy.
"Congratulations Gabe your son is alive please take care of him I can't stay even if I wanted to it's like I'm being hunted here by everything, I'm going to miss you, Gabe," Clara said hugging him.
"I'll miss you too Clara," Gabe said patting her on the back
"We'll be going now," Eric said patting Gabe on the shoulder
"Bye Gabe," Ariana said and left the building heading towards the border. The next day Gabe was named the new Alpha
"All hail Alpha Gabe"
"All hail" Gabe became the new alpha and Philip his beta.
Clara, Eric, and Ariana were on their way home.
Clara was devastated; she just lost her husband and sister-in-law. She needed a new start and so Eric and Ariana were walking her home to the south through the border. When they came close to the border a man with green eyeballs was there waiting for them. Seeing them from afar he yelled,
"Clara... Clara... Is that you?" Clara, seeing herself in the man in front of her, asked Ariana who was beside her “Who is he?"
"Your father" Ariana replied silently
So tears welled up in her eyes and she muttered some words saying,
"Dad... Dad"