Beth continued to bite her lips, silently contemplating whether she should say the truth or not.

It’s obvious she can’t continue to keep all these to herself, maybe it’s time she speak up and told the truth.

“I think I killed him.” Beth said quietly and Alex eyes widened slightly.

“How do you mean?” Alex asked getting more confused.

“I don’t know but I think those claws wound were my nails. I scratched him with it last night when he tried to take my son”, Beth explained calmly, looking down at the floor.

“Okay, Beth. Maybe you scratch him with your nails but those marks found on him are claws not nails”

“It was me”

“you are not a werewolf , you are a f*****g human, Elizabeth. how in God’s name were you able to do that?

“I don’t even know how it happened Alex. But I’m telling you that it was me. I have been noticing this weird changes in my body but I kept it to myself. I was scared of your reactions and when he attacked that night, I felt this urge within me that wasn’t there before and I just did it” Beth confessed.

Alex was dumbfounded as he listen to every word fall out of her mouth. Elizabeth was certain she did and her words only confirmed his own suspicion but he didn’t think it was because she was something else, something like them.

“You don’t believe me?”

“I do believe you but I need you to tell me everything single thing that happened from the beginning”

“Okay”

She went on to narrate how she began to see and hear things after Asher healed her with his b***d and how those weird symptoms came back just days ago.

“So you are telling me that Asher’s b***d did all of this?”

“I don’t know but I began to notice the changes from there but didn’t think it was anything serious until now”

Alex looked trouble as he stood pacing up and down the room. He finally came to a pause before her.

“Can you show me what your claws look like,” Alex asked curiously and she swallowed hard.

“I can’t. It only comes out when I’m scared or face with danger”

“Well then, you are in danger right now so you might as well change” Alex said darkly as he grab her by the neck and back on her feet.

Before Beth could ask what he was doing, Alex had her pinned on the floor, while his grip around her neck only tightened, shutting off her air flow instantly.

Her eyes bulge as she struggled against him but Alex didn’t let go, he held on tighter. Beth heard a ringing in her ears and within a twinkle of an eye, she felt her nails extending just like before, she twisted under his grip and dung them into the flesh of his arms and Alex let out a growl before letting her go.

Beth suck in a deep breath and made to go after Alex again but he held up his hands in surrender.

“Wait. I’m sorry. It’s okay”

“You tried to choke me out, Alex” Beth accused through gritted teeth still rubbing at her neck.

“I’m sorry I did that but it was the only way I could get to see you like this” He explained sharply before chuckling when he saw her claw like nails.

Beth showed him her claws and surprisingly, she could bring out her claws without even transforming completely

“What am I?”

“I’m afraid you are not human anymore, Elizabeth”

“What does that mean?”

“It means you are one of us now but not completely. You need to master the act of transformation even though I doubt Asher’s b***d is the reason for this change. You were likely an omega all along”

“What is an omega?”

“A low ranking wolf and most time, one of their parent are human and the other a werewolf”

“So you are saying one of my parent was a freaking werewolf?”

“I’m afraid yes”

Beth became disturbed at this point and suspects that the mysterious man from her childhood could be the missing link.

This also means that her son would be a full demon wolf if that theory is proven to be correct.

Alex turned to walk away but paused at her voice.

“Where are you going?”

“I want to go and deal with the dead body. Mind you, you must not disclose what we have discussed to anyone else. Not even Izzy.” Alex warned and Beth reluctantly agreed, he then left.

**

Later that night, Beth had just finished bathing her son and was breastfeeding him so he could sleep.

In the middle of the breastfeeding, Alex barged in.

“I’m sorry.” He apologized and quickly turned around.

Beth felt very embarrassed and immediately finished up with the breastfeeding. She wore her cloth properly and lay Sam beside her on the bed she was sitting on.

Beth hesitated for some time before Alex turned around to face her again.

Alex went and sat on the sofa while she sat across from him on the bed but he couldn’t meet her gaze. He has seen her boobs by mistake and now he can remove the image from his head.

They are just as cute as he had imagined.

“F**k” he thought quietly, willing his mind to just shut up and stop thinking about her in such manner. Elizabeth is to be respected not thought of as a thing to pleasure his desires.

There was a long silence between the both before Beth broke the ice in the room.

“What about the dead guy?” Beth asked starting a conversation.

“He was sent by someone. We don’t know the sender yet” Alex replied.

“Isn’t it obvious that the sender is the elders? The elders wants me dead and I am pretty sure they are devising numerous ways to kill me and my son.”

“I know, I also thought of that but we can’t just accuse them without evidence. I’m waiting till I catch them red-handed.”

“Waiting you say? Is it until they finally kill me, Alex? Instead of waiting, Maybe it’d be best if you just let me and my baby go. Asher doesn’t look like he is coming back anytime soon and I guess he would still take longer. I don’t even know the purpose of his unending journey, why don’t you let me go instead of getting killed finally by the elders.” Beth complained trying to convince Alex.

“You won’t get killed Beth, I’ve been protecting you and your child and I will never slack off. You just have to believe in me okay? The last time I spoke with Asher, he promises to be back very soon.”

“Soon, that’s all I have heard and that soon is slowly becoming month. I’m tired of being confined in this place” Beth said and sighed heavily.

“Of course, but the recent changes you have been noticing are enough reasons for you to know you are not human. Let’s stop talking about your complaints and talk about you.” Alex said and Beth sighed again.

“Did you notice the symptoms while you were pregnant?” Alex asked diverting the topic of discussion.

“I did but I was less concerned then and the changes weren’t glaring like they are now.”

“I think Alpha’s b***d affected you somehow, I can’t just explain it but I can help you with the transformation.” Alex volunteered.

“Help me with the transformation how?” Beth asked and Alex chuckled.

“You will see but for now, I will leave you to rest .I would surely be around and if you notice anything, don’t forget to raise alarm. Good night and sleep well.” Alex said with a smile and stood up to leave.

“Thanks for everything Alex, I can’t appreciate you less. Goodnight too,” Beth said with a smile of her own and Alex nodded at her before he left the room.

The next morning, Beth was in the garden with her son, admiring flowers and the serenity of the garden. The place has become her favorite ever since she first came there with Asher.

She played with baby Sam and the flowers and the cute baby couldn’t stop giggling. He seem to like the outdoors better than staying indoor.

Beth suddenly noticed a presence behind her and she turned immediately only for her to see Alex staring at her. She smiled radiantly at him.

“Hey, come and seat with us” Beth invited

Her beautiful smile warmed his heart a lot and he could stare at her all day and never get tired.

“How are you doing today Beth?” Alex asked sitting beside her on the spread out blanket.

“I’m fine and you?”

“I’m doing very well as you can see. How is baby Sam doing? Hope he isn’t giving you stress?” Alex asked taking the baby from her.

“Not at all, he is just a peaceful cute thing,” Beth said happily.

Alex played with baby Sam and the baby couldn’t stop giggling making Alex admire him the more.

“The next full moon would be out soon and I would try and see if I help you achieve a full transformation,” Alex said all of a sudden.

“Okay, no problem,” Beth replied nervously.

“I can feel you’re nervous, you don’t have to be. I will be there to guide you.” Alex assured her and she nodded.

“So let’s talk about your family, how about your mother?” Alex asked changing the topic.

Beth’s brightened face fell immediately.

“My mother?” She asked slowly with a hint of pain in her voice.

“Yes, I hope I haven’t triggered a sad memory?” Alex asked noticing her sad expression.

“No, it’s fine.”

“My mother is dead.” She added and Alex sigh.

“I’m so sorry about that, I shouldn’t have just asked you. Look how your pretty face got ruined.” Alex said and Beth smiled painfully.

“You don’t have to be sorry, I want to talk about it,” Beth said.

“Okay, go on. What happened to her?” Alex asked adjusting baby Sam in his arms, he was sleeping already.

“I was just seven when we lost her and her death remained the most painful thing that ever happened to me. She was the most sweetest, loving, and most caring mother and it’s still hurt because I miss her a lot Alex.” Beth said sadly and her tears finally fell.

She wished her mum was still alive to even see her first child but death was too impatient and took her life.

“You don’t have to cry Beth, I hate seeing you in tears. Please stop crying okay, the only thing you need to do now is to do things that will please your mother wherever she is. Am pretty sure she is happy with you wherever she is” Alex said trying to pacify her.

He then continued,

“I lost my parents some years back. They were killed by rouges and I almost got killed if not for Asher’s parents who saved me that night. I and Asher were practically raised as brothers and since then, I was raised by Asher’s parents before they passed on. I do feel sad anytime I remember but I do try my possible best to be strong and not dwell on it.” Alex narrated and sighed sadly.

Beth felt for him badly, he went through all these at a young age just like she did.

Beth dried her face and turned in Alex’s direction.

“I’m sorry about that Alex, you are a strong man and I admire that,” Beth commented and he smiled.

His heart raced and he just wished he could grab her at that moment and k**s her sadness away.

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