A MAZE OF GREED - Chapter 403

The next morning, Kevin arrived at Bluemoon pack. Lester’s guards received him as they were also excited to know about the rogue, who was saved by their leader as much as everyone else.

The tall and handsome young man impressed every onlooker, making them wonder why his mate had rejected such a fine specimen?

One of the servants made Kevin sit in the garden until Edwin and Lester came out after getting ready. Kevin sat enjoying basking in the morning sunrays. He had heard about the Bluemoon pack but never got a chance to visit it. But now that he was here, he liked the place very much.

The women, both werewolves and humans, had huddled in the corner to get a glimpse of the man, who had become a part of history.

Ruth was passing by when she noticed the group of women watching something excitedly. They even giggled now and then.

“Excuse me, do you know who is that gentleman?” Ruth asked one of the maids who was hurrying to join the group.

“Oh, that handsome man is Kevin. He has came to meet Lord Edwin.” With that said, she ran away.

Ruth walked to the point from where she could see him properly. This was the man Edwin had saved. Unfortunately, he lost his family in that wolf attack. Ruth thought of walking to him and showing her condolences for his loss, but he was a stranger.

He would definitely find it weird.

Her eyes moved to see Edwin, Lester and Rees walking towards him. The three looked freshly showered.

As soon as Kevin saw them, he stood up, and when they neared him, he bowed his head in respect by placing his fist on his chest.

“Good morning Lord Edwin, Lord Lester!” He greeted them before giving a friendly nod to Rees.

Ruth found Kevin’s gesture odd. Who greeted that way?

Perhaps it was a custom of his town, Ruth thought.

She could not hear them from where she stood, but the comfortable air around them told her that they were well acquainted with each other.

But what was Kevin doing here?

She saw all of them sitting around the centre table. Thea came to serve them tea and breakfast.

Thea put all the things on the table that she had brought with her. Kevin’s gaze shifted to hers.

“If I am not wrong then she must be Mrs Rees Welby?!!” He asked.

Although Rees was only Edwin’s bodyguard, he was quite famous in the werewolf world for three things.

One- He was the right hand of the leader.

Two- He was an exceptional warrior and a smart diplomat of Edwin.

Three- He had a human mate.

“Yes, she is!” Rees smiled proudly, looking at Thea. She blushed in modesty.

“It is pleasure meeting you Lord Kevin!” Thea smiled.

“The pleasure is all mine, Mrs Welby. And please, call me just Kevin. I am no Lord and I do not intend to be the one!” He shared her smile.

Ruth was curiously watching their interaction. Since when did Thea get so comfortable with this stranger? Ruth was confused, but then as Rees’s wife, it was obvious that she would meet various people that Ruth could not.

“How is everything after that night?” Lester asked while raising the cup of tea to his mouth.

“It has all settled well for me, Lord Lester. Everyone is happy, especially my brother. And the fact that I do not need to leave the pack after marrying made him ecstatic. My pack memebrs are also happy with how it all turned out in the end. And this all happened because of you Lord Edwin!” The way Kevin told it showed how happy and satisfied he was.

“Do not forget to invite us to your wedding, Kevin!” Rees teased, bringing out a charming smile from Kevin.

“I will definitely not!”

“Lord Edwin I apologise for taking so long to meet you. But as I needed some time to calm my wolf and accept the woman who is in love with me wholeheartedly.” Kevin said.

Edwin smiled at him. “It is alright Kevin! I understand. It is very difficult to deal with the women.” He had an underlying meaning to it that Kevin did not understand.

His face was then painted in guilt as he shifted uncomfortably in his seat.

“I owe you another apology Lord Edwin! I heard that… that your injuries were severe and it took a longer time to heal.”

Suddenly Kevin was at Edwin’s feet, shocking Ruth. “I deserve a punishment for harming you like that My Lord! Please! I am ready for any punishment you will decide for me. But please liberate me from this guilt and shame!!” Kevin’s voice came thick with emotions.

Watching a brave and strong man like him on his knees took not only Ruth but also the maids by surprise.

Edwin held Kevin by his shoulders and told him to get up.

“Kevin, you are a warrior and a warrior kneels only in front of his weapon!” Edwin said in a hard voice.

Kevin looked devotionally at Edwin. “My Lord, you are not only our leader but you are also our hope, our strength our weapon! You deserve more than just kneeling by hundreds of warriors like me!”

Edwin felt overwhelmed when his men put him in that supreme position. Although as a leader, he considered himself as one of them- the first amongst the equals!

“Kevin, a leader is not the one who wins a battle for his people, a real leader is the one who motivates and guide his people to win every battle.”

Edwin recalled the words his father used to tell him.

“And about my injuries then I must say that they turned out beneficial for me more than anything.”

Lester, Rees and Thea smiled knowingly…

“Pardon?” Kevin gave him a quizzical look.

Edwin smiled again, “You will know very soon.”

“Rees?”

Rees pulled out a scroll from under his coat and handed it to Edwin.

“Kevin, I promised you that I will give you reason to live. Here it is!” Edwin gave him that scroll.

Kevin opened it and ran his eyes over the words written in it.

“My Lord”

“Yes, Kevin. From now onwards, the purpose of your life is to save other lives. You are the living example of how rejection by a mate cannot destroy a person’s life. Now it is your duty to bring the change in other lives that I brought in yours.

Save them and form an army of the rogues.” Edwin explained.

“Army?”

“Yes, an army who is loyal, dedicated for the protection of its breed and stronger than one has ever seen. Remind them of their duties and responsibilities towards their people. Show them that a single person can not destroy what many people have built over the years.

I already have rogue spies in my service. I am giving you a team. Lead it and create an army that the history will remember for centuries to come.”

Kevin was stunned by Edwin’s words. When Edwin said he will give him his purpose in life, Kevin thought he would recruit him in his force. But he had not imagined that he would be entrusted by such a great responsibility.

“I will not disappoint you, My Lord even if means sacrificng myself!” Kevin said determinedly.

“May I ask something though?” He added.

Edwin gave his nod of approval.

“Why do we need such a strong army of rogues when we already have efficient forces of all the packs?”

“A rogue has no emotional attachments left in them after getting rejected by their mates. That makes them better at rational and practical decision-making. They have no restraints and fear of life. They only know survival.

That makes them more dangerous, and their anger brings out their immense inner strength. A rogue is stronger, both mentally and physically than a normal werewolf. The only problem with them is their emotions.

If we channelise their emotions in a productive way, then they will be nearly impossible to defeat.”Lester explained.

Kevin understood what he was saying. He had never thought about it from that perspective. Their leader was not only compassionate, but he was also a genius man!

“But why do we need this army?” Kevin still wanted to know.

Edwin calmly told, “The time is nearing fast and will provide all the answers.”

Kevin did not ask further, for he knew if Edwin wanted to tell him, then he would have told right away.

Ruth watched them silently. She wondered what was in that scroll?

She had many questions running through her mind. She thought of asking about it Thea. She had noticed how Thea was involved in most of the discussions, but Ruth was not, even though she was Lady Elsie’s head maid.

And that confused her greatly.

Ruth suddenly remembered another thing. Now that Kevin was here, she should ask him about that attack and what exactly happened that night.

She was not over of the fact that Edwin’s wounds had healed miraculously in such a short time.