Regretted Rejection : Wrath of the Moon novel Chapter 22

The morning brought with it a terrible news. Marina contacted the surveillance room, "The rogues have started moving. They plan to attack us now. They are just an hour away from the pack borders." Her voice echoed in the surveillance room via the speaker of the phone.

Everyone glanced at Maya for guidance. Maya closed her eyes to stabilise her emotions. When she opened her eyes, her entire posture reeked strength and she started shooting instructions, "Someone sound the alarm for an attack. Guide the non combating members of the pack to the underground vaults. Alpha Forrester and Ryder, you will step inside the vault last after ensuring you got every member on pack territory."

"I can help you guys on the outside." Ken interrupted Maya.

"With all due respect, Alpha Forrester, these guys are out to kill you so that they can gain the control of your pack. Your capabilities are severely limited due to natural dissolution. Stay out of my way for once." Maya retorted in harsh tone.

"Marina seal the underground vaults with spells then get to the roof and take cover position for using spells. Jeff and Andy you take the back entrance of the pack with all the guns our team has. Fortify the entrance against breach and use the silver bullets without hesitation. Xander, you and your pack warriors will be the second line of defence for the main entrance. I will be the first line of defence for the main entrance." Maya commanded.

"You alone cannot take the brunt of the attack. Let me stand with you." Xander screamed at her.

"Who said anything about an attack? I am going to talk them down first. I will try to negotiate to keep the war from breaking out. And Xander... I am enough by myself." Maya replied smirking.

Her killer's aura leaked and at that moment, people realised that Maya was not just an ordinary female wolf. She was an Alpha that was trained into a machine by the Council. She had earned her title of Team Leader through blood, sweat and grit. It completely humbled Xander.

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Within half an hour or so, the entire pack was prepared as per Maya's orders. Maya was waiting by herself outside the main entrance of the pack territory. The wolves guarding the entrance were stationed on their posts with Xander. All the warriors were getting antsy waiting for the attack. Xander looked at Maya, to calm his wolf down. Maya's stance was casual with her hands folded behind her back. She appeared entirely relaxed. The other warriors took inspiration from her and also calmed their nerves. Xander walked towards her and silently stood beside her. Surprised by his sudden appearance, she asked, "What are you doing here?"

"In the past, I left you alone but from now on, I will stand by you in every situation." Xander replied her calmly.

"What if I say I don't need you to stand by me?" Maya questioned him.

"I will wait till you need me until then I will be right beside you." Xander whispered to her, his voice ringing of conviction.

Soon, they saw a huge pack of wolves running towards them. Growls, howls, snaps and barks were heard as the rogues made their way down to the entrance. When they saw Maya, they were surprised and came to a halt.

However due to the large number, quite a few of the rogues managed to get past both of them. The pack warriors standing behind Maya and Xander stepped in and soon one could hear howls, deadly snaps and weapons clashing from the both the entrances. The fight at the back entrance began simultaneously when the attack on main entrance began.

Maya was not a newbie to this kind of situation and handled her share of attackers very well. Like a battle worn soldier, she used minimal moves and all the weapons to ensure that her enemy falls down. Her hands transformed to paws and her claws attacked her enemies, slicing through muscles and sinews like they were made of butter.

Her entire team was handling the onslaught of rogues very well. Marina was helping Jeff and Andy, she set up a spell where if any rogue managed to cross the pack territory they would be thrown outside immediately. Marina's magic and spell would have been enough if they didn't deplete her energy when in use. Keeping two spells going on was depleting her energy twice as fast. Jeff and Andy killed the rogues using the guns at their disposal.

At the main entrance, Xander fell to his knees as a rogue attacked him from behind. Swiping up a silver knife fallen to the ground, he struck the rogue on his back. He stood to see Maya engaging in combat with two rogues with a third rogue flanking her back. He jumped to her help just as the third rogue decided to attack. The rogue was able to get a bite on his shoulder and was able to break it.

Maya had sensed the third rogue at her back, she quickly dispatched the two in front of her with two silver throwing knives and turned to see Xander fall due to pain. Her wolf lost control of sanity and she rushed forward in Maya's mind to take control and change her form. Almost at once a glorious wolf stood in Maya's place, her Alpha aura leaking in waves. It brought many of the rogues down to their knees. Maya's wolf howled in anger and jumped on the rogue who bit Xander, she killed the rogue by snapping his neck between her teeth.

Maya gave over the control to her wolf and a blood bath ensued. The rogues quaked in fear but couldn't do anything as Maya's wolf cut them down one by one. The battle at the main entrance was quickly over after Maya's wolf made a short work of the rogues. Her speed and her strength were unmatched. The pack warriors stood in awe and fear as they watched her wolf panting after she had hurt the last of the rogues.

Maya's wolf went to Xander's side. Xander watched her wolf make way towards him. He didn't show fear nor was he wary of her. As she got closer, he ran a hand through her fur and said, "You are just as beautiful as the day I first saw you." before he blanked out due to pain.