Ben and Lyla both strolled in the middle of the City park, both engrossed in conversations about each other. After having brunch at Ben's, she had decided she needed a day out, one Ben had no problem accompanying her to. .
"So your brother was a softie?" He asked amidst their shared laughter.
"Hell he is. This one time, I saw him change into his Wolf form just to let children ride him." She responded.
Ben smiled, remembering the Alpha's last words to him.
"With great power comes great responsibility."
He had the Power, and wanted to take responsibility, but he didn't know how. Maybe being in his child's life would be the bedrock for the responsibility.
"Hey, why are you lost in thoughts?" Lyla asked, snapping him back to reality.
"Yes. I was just thinking about some things." He responded slowly. They both sat on a bench at the edge of the fence and relaxed.
"I miss my childhood." She said. He glanced at her and chuckled.
"I guess it was fun." He spoke.
"Yeah, it was. You didn't really speak about yourself though." She said. He sighed and sat straight.
"I have a family. I had a family. Well, just parents. They died eight years ago."
"You miss them."
"Yeah, I do. For years, my life was a mess. Hell, it always was, only got worse after their deaths. Now, I'm getting things done in a sense and with a child on the way, I swear, I promise, I'll ensure the child doesn't live the life I have." He said, his gaze now locked in hers'.
She smiled, feeling touched by his expression.
"I'm sorry I did what I did then." She apologized.
"That? It's past me. Let's just focus on the present." He responded.
With their gazes locked, they simultaneously began to feel the urge they felt that night, although milder. Gradually inching together for a kiss, they closed their eyes.
In a flash, Ben found himself hitting the concrete on the fence, causing it to break into bits.
He groaned painfully and got up.
"What the fuck?" He asked.
Tierney dashed forward again, ramming a fist into his mouth. Ben fell, bleeding.
Tierney was unbelievably strong and fast, and he could barely see the punches coming afterwards.
Beaten, bruised and battered, Tierney kicked him once more on the ground, and as he was about to deliver another kick, Ben suddenly rolled backwards and got up.
His eyes glowed a bright red, and his claws sprouted.
Tierney frowned. He recognized this look, one only Kyle had.
Ben dashed forward, throwing a blow against him. He took a step backwards and grabbed Ben's arm, throwing him over. Quickly locking his arm between his legs, he snapped right and 'pop', Ben's elbow popped.
With immense strength, Ben found a stance, throwing Tierney over. The latter sprung forth, delivering a chop to his chest. Taking advantage of the move, Tierney swept Ben off the floor, causing him to fall on his back.
He jumped on top of Ben and drove a quick punch to his face. He delivered another and a third.
Angered, Ben punched through his stomach, causing unimaginable pain to Tierney who fell off him. Ben now had the momentum, and made to attack him again when he was held back by Lyla.
"Stop!" She yelled. Ben calmed, watching the damage he had caused. The Park had now been deserted, with police surrounding them.
Tierney got up, clutching the hole Ben left in his belly.
"You son of a bitch." He yelled.
"You mother fucker, you jumped me!" Ben responded.
"Fucking piece of shit. You're the survivor of an attack on my friend and now possess his abilities. The fuck are you doing with him Lyla? This son of a bitch is responsible for Kyle's death!" Tierney uttered.
Lyla's jaw dropped. She took a few steps back and she looked at Ben right in the eyes.
"Is this true?" She asked.
"I don't know what the fuck he's talking about. I don't know what the fuck you're talking about." He replied both of them individually.
"Then why do you have my brother's Alpha Mark on your neck?" She asked.
His eyes widened, Kyle's Alpha mark wasn't on him before.
"No…it can't be." He said to himself, rubbing the part of his neck the mark was. It faded along his glowing eyes, while his claws retracted.
"Did you kill him?" She asked, amidst tears.
"No, I swear I did not kill your brother." He denied again.
"Somehow, you have his abilities. Somehow, you have his mark. In a matter of days, you went from nothing to this. I regret meeting you." She spoke softly, now crying.
"I swear, I'm as confused as you are on this. Your brother…" he was cut off by Tierney who yelled at the top of his voice.
"Cut the crap. I know you, Ben Belloux. Born a human to human parents, they both died eight years ago and shortly after, you were transformed into a Werewolf by someone. That same someone who covered up your parents' deaths. You find out years later, and what? You kill him, or get someone to. Being his Omega who was never claimed, it was so easy for you to gain the abilities, and what? You get close to his sister for what? To kill her because you know she was the one being protected? Fuck you. I swear, I'm fucking going to kill you."
Ben was stunned. He looked at Lyla who was now crying. He couldn't believe all he had just heard. His life becoming a wreck. His world turning into shambles eight years ago. And the person responsible for that was the mother of his child.
" Lyla. You…killed…my…parents?" He stammered.
Lyla shook her head in disbelief, realizing it was true. She murdered his parents.
He stepped back, his eyes turning into a full shade of red.
"You killed my parents. You ruined my life. I swear, I'll ruin yours." He spoke and dashed away from the scene.
Tierney attempted to chase him but stopped, his organs were healing.
The police officer who had ensured the park was empty, escorted him and Lyla to a police car, taking them home.
Behind a tree in the Park stood a clocked figure. One of the leaders of the Dharman.
"So…he is the True Alpha." The voice chuckled and disappeared.
To be continued…