Chapter 18

Chapter THEON

18

Days later, I was standing in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by trees on the outskirts of the city. It's late evening, and the sun is no longer in the sky. In front of me was a one storey abandoned house, and surrounding it were my Elites, armed with guns and knives, Everyone was quiet, staying as still as the wind while waiting for my signal, 1. on the other hand, watched the house intently, listening for the slightest movement.

"Did you do the surveillance as requested?" I mind linked my brother. "Yes. There's just one mutant in there.

"Good."

"Are you sure you are up for this?" Miro's voice came on in my head

glanced arhim. Miro was dressed like me in a grey t-shirt, dark camo pants, and heavy combat boots, but unlike me, he was holding a heavy sniper rifle trained at the building, "I'm fine, Ro." I replied. "Why are you asking?"

"I don't know? Maybe because ever since the lunch incident, you've been coughing out blood?"

Like a reflex, my fist went to my aching chest, rubbing it slightly. The healers said I will be back to normal in a few days"

*I also remember the Healers telling you to have optimal rest and not put yourself in stressful situations. You should have put me in charge."

"Are you that eager to replace me?"

Miro relaxed his gun and glared at me but before he could say anything, I raised two fingers to stop him. C****g my head I heard the slightest of creaks but when I listened more and heard nothing. I signalled to my men to throw teargas through the window. Immediately, about seven of them did as I said and then we all waited some more.

Within minutes, the house creaked again, and when I looked up at one of the upper windows, I saw glowing red eyes.

Everyone cowered but because I was a few feet away, I didn't need to. As a result, I saw a black beast jump through the air before landing on its paws, two

A monster. "Permission to shoot sirf One of my men asked as he and a

one who didn't get caught began to shoot and right before my eyes, the beast swiped through air with its claws and had man split in two from

aura Letting a growl rip through my mouth, I felt my hands elongate into claws, ready to fight. Just when it took a step towards me, the sound of a gunshot pierced the air and I saw the beast get pushed back. Turning to my right, I saw Miro reload his gun

beneath me vibrate and then in a flash, it was gone, dashing

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just as Miro proceeded after them, I stopped

I queried. "I didn't give the order to

did to Roman? If I didn't shoot, he was going to maul you!" "And

Miro

blinked in

He gritted out. "Whatever you say. Commander."

walking into the bush and sighed. Just then, the pressure in my chest became heavier and I began to cough. It felt like my lungs had wounds and were chaling against each other. Bringing out my handkerchief, I coughed into it and when I checked it, I found blood inside. Miro was right. Spearheading this operation wasn't the right call, but if I hadn't taken charge, my father would know something had happened to me and he would trace it all the way back

small container containing pills, and popped some into my mouth. They were specially made painkillers that would help my wolf heal faster. Miro's voice

him

Tired,

rode the elevator to our penthouse suite in silence.

for the way I acted today. I-"I paused. "I didn't mean some of the

stayed silent and just when I thought he wouldn't answer, he sighed as well. "You did

I didn't

Dad? Firing Principal Crow? Taking her

part of

like it to me." Miro

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