"It happened nine years ago, when I was nine years old. I got very sick and was dying because my parents did not have any money to take to a hospital. Then, one day, my father’s rich uncle learned about and decided to give my parents so money to get treated".
"I regained my health, and after a few months, I felt that sothing was wrong. Every passing day, my parents’ faces got noticeably pale and they looked thinner. I asked them many tis if anything was wrong with them, but they always told that nothing was wrong. They told that they were like that only because their new jobs were stressful, since they were always working on night shifts".
"I begged them to quit their jobs, but they refused, saying they needed the money to continue to take care of ".
"I got scared when my parents looked worse. One night, after they left for their jobs, I secretly followed them as they were not able to sense since I was not that close to them".
"I saw them entering a warehouse which was built away from neighboring houses and companies. I stood outside the warehouse, and with the help of a tiny hole in the door, I began to spy on them and watched what was going on inside".
Anders stopped talking. He lifted his head and stared at my face. Tears gathered in his eyes as he continued to say, "I learned that night that after I got better, my father’s uncle began to demand and threaten my parents to give him back his money. That night, my father’s uncle’s people beat my parents. It turned out that he had been making his werewolves beat my parents every day. He said that since my parents couldn’t pay him back his money, they should pay using their bodies".
"Why didn’t your parents report him?". I asked calmly. Actually, there was an unquenchable fire burning in my heart.
"My father’s uncle threatened my parents. He said that if my parents dare to report him to the elders or to Alpha Ashton, he will kill before the elders or Alpha Ashton can do anything to him". Anders replied to .
The tears that had gathered in Anders’ eyes finally ca out of his eyes. "Alpha Anastasia, my parents returned ho the next day. I wanted to tell them that I knew what was going on. I wanted to tell them that they shouldn’t be foolish, and that they should report my father’s uncle. But before I could tell them all these things, they smiled at and said they were tired and wanted to sleep. They both kissed my forehead and I watched them go to their room and lay down on their bed".
"My parents were acting weird. After they shut their eyes and I tried to wake them up, they couldn’t wake up anymore. They - they had died! Waah!". Anders burst out crying, and I chose not to stop him.
I understood the pain he was feeling, but I had never experienced the pain myself, so I had no right to tell him that everything was okay.
"What happened next?". I asked him a minute later.
"I had no choice but to bury my parents in our house’s backyard. Ever since then, I have hated receiving the help of others, because I feared they would be like my father’s uncle. It was because of the help of others that my parents lost their lives. No, my parents lost their lives because of . If only I had not fallen sick, then none of that would have happened".
’He buried his parents on his own at that age? That shouldn’t be a surprise. Did I forget that werewolves are strong?’. I thought to myself and patted his head before saying to him, "Don’t bla yourself, Anders. One thing I know for sure: your parents would not be happy about you blaming yourself".
I added, "Why didn’t you report your father’s uncle to my father or any of the twelve elders?".
"I couldn’t, because I was afraid that no one would believe . But I regret everything now. My father’s uncle ca to my late parents’ house with the werewolves working under him. Was it today or yesterday? They beat suddenly, and before I lost my consciousness, I heard my father’s uncle saying that since my parents died and couldn’t repay their debts, it is their son’s duty to repay the debt". He added desperately, "Please help , Alpha Anastasia. Didn’t you say you sincerely wanted to help ? I don’t know why my father’s uncle is wicked to my parents and ".
My eyes darkened and I stood up.
"Tell the na of your father’s uncle and where he lives. I think it’s ti for to pay him a pleasant visit". I declared as I smiled at Anders.
The smile on my face was clearly holding in my anger, as I was pissed off.
....
I arrived outside a large gate, and without needing to guess, I knew a massive mansion was behind the large gates.
"This house belongs to Anders father’s uncle. anwhile, Anders’ father is very poor. Haha. I sll sothing very fishy, and I can not wait to find out what it is". I muttered and continued to look at the gate.
It was night, so if I flew up in the air, they wouldn’t be able to notice nor sense my presence, as I would not be a foot close to them or standing very close to them for them to be able to sense .
I flew up in the air and entered the mansion. I was still up in the air.
"Alright, please work for today". I said to myself as I tried using my light magic to enhance my vision.
Werewolves could see in the dark, but I wanted to enhance my sight using my light magic so that I could see from afar.
Anders had already described the appearance of Benjamin, his father’s uncle, to , so when I see him, I will recognize him.
I can’t wait to surprise Benjamin. It would be an elent of surprise.
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