CEO'S ROGUE ALPHA
Chapter 219: GOODBYE LYAL

Chapter 219: GOODBYE LYAL

Alpha Luna arrived at Elder Zaya’s home with the mortician and left with Lyal’s body. Elanor picked Luke up and took him to his bedroom as Addison and Aspen followed her.

" I feel tired " Tala heaved a sigh.

" We all are," Conri spoke up. " Everything that has been happening is taking a tall order on us. "

" I am going to lie down " Elder Zaya stood up and Mrs. Hemming followed suit.

" I will take you " She smiled at Elder Zaya and we watched as they left the living room

" I need a drink " Hunter stated once they were gone.

" I will get you drinks " Haida stood up and Tala followed her to the kitchen.

" Alpha Luna says she will arrange the funeral for Lyal" I spoke up.

" We all shall be in attendance. But how do we inform Luke " Hunter demanded.

" We tell him the truth," Conri stated.

" That would be wise," I agreed. " No more lies and secrets. Our generation does not need to keep lying for others."

" I highly doubt that Lobo knew they were twins. I have been beside him for so long and I know that he would have told me about it. I remember once Zineb and Lyal argued about how crude and evil their parents were. "

" Shifter twins are connected. And the problem would be some of Lyal’s powers would go to Lobo if he passed on. ’’ Tizheruk spoke up.

" Where are Kyeito and Kaito?" I inquired.

" They are in Canada. They remained behind just in case of an attack and we would know if Lobo or Isamu was behind it."

"I doubt there will be any other attack. " Conri smirked.

" Of Course, it will take time but they will be back to attack. I can assure you " I emphasized.

" Unless Kaka can appear with the Tabular at which, I can trace it, they will not be able to harness anything for now. Even more sore Adora left some of her powers in the Tabular. It will not be an easy journey for Lobo or anyone else who tries to wield it" Conri explained.

" That is good news, " Hunter nodded.

" As for Isamu, his wolf is weak, compared to his beast." Tizheruk chuckled. " Plus I neutralized the power of my scales embedded in his wolf. Hence, he will be an ordinary Hybrid. Unless he forms an army, I doubt that he can attack us again"

" We need news from Tochigi. Kyoshiko promised to update us so that we are not in the dark." Conri spoke up.

" He will. Let us give him time to gather the intel without exposing himself. I know by now Elder Kanji is in hot soup" Tizheruk chuckled.

"Of course. He is a fool and easy to manipulate " I responded.

Haida and Tala arrived with the drinks and served us as the room was filled with solemn silence.

It was Elanor who broke the silence when she announced that Luke was awake.

" Papa Lucian and Papa Conri " The little kid flew into our arms. We barely placed the glasses on the table as the alcohol spluttered all over amidst the laughter from him.

" You are finally awake" I rubbed his hair affectionately and he nodded.

" I am so happy to see you " He piped.

" So are we, " Conri responded.

Luke stared at Conri and then placed a hand on his cheek and said " Papa Conri, your wolf is so strong. My little Aria says that he will grow up to be strong like you"

" That is good" Conri responded and then Luke turned to me and his eyes were filled with sadness.

" Papa Lucian, I am sorry. Little Aria just wants to grow up in his natural form. I know that my father Lyal gave me his powers. I also know that he sent some powers to Uncle Lobo. But I feel sad that his wolf is no more and he was not breathing. I feel sad"

We all remained speechless and in shock at the words uttered by Luke. He was just a baby who experienced a spell like the humanoid. Much to our surprise, he seemed to be taking it well.

" I am sorry Luke," I said.

" It’s okay Papa Lucian. I heard the words when you said you shall raise me with Papa Conri. I agree to it " He smiled.

" Never forget your Father Lyal. He has done what most parents cannot do by giving you his wolf power" Conri stated.

" Yes, Papa Conri. I will not forget. Now that I have you and Papa Lucian, I will not be called an orphan. I know that my real Ma was called Duciana and my grandma was Eliana Due. I will always pray for them and keep them close to my heart" Luke vowed.

" Good boy. You have made us all proud" I whispered.

" Where is Grandmother Zoya, I can feel her worry, " Luke asked.

" Come on, I will take you to her room " Elanor picked Luke up and left the living room.

" You better make sure our children never get to go through shit like this " Haida informed Tizheruk.

" Children ?" Tizheruk stared at her in shock.

" I agree, "Tala said. " Our offspring should not be part of shit like this"

" Are you speaking in plural?" Hunter asked Tala.

" You are both in deep trouble " Aspen’s voice rose from the door. " I will never be mated.

" Shut your mouth " Addison smirked his head and we all ended up laughing and the tension easened around us.

" Elder Zaya says you all go and rest and we meet tomorrow for Lyal’s funeral" Aspen spoke up.

We all stood up and left Elder Zaya’s home, but Conri and I drove to my office to check on work. He sat on the corner couch and was busy reviewing the work on the Freki resort while I caught up with work on the Due Corporation.

Anisha and Zeeb later joined us for a chat and they were sad to hear what happened to Luke.

" Parenthood can be hard, " Anisha stated.

" That is not true. Parents need to be diligent and take care of their children ’’ I responded.

" How is your mother doing? She seems busy and I could sense the pups’ growth " Conri asked.

" She is fine," Zeeb responded. " But she needs rest. Benjamin said that of late she has trouble sleeping and spends the afternoon napping in the pack office. "

" Why do I feel your answer is directed at Conri"

"It is. He needs to take over the pack " Anisha snapped back.

" I do but not as yet " Conri responded and we all turned to him in shock.

" You made up your mind ?" I asked him with a large smile pinned on my face.

" Yes. The minute I became the king of wolves, there was no turning back" Conri leaned back and crossed his legs.

" Wow" Anisha stood up and clapped. " I am excited.

" That will ease the minds of everyone in the pack. And we shall have assured that we are safe, " Zeeb responded. " Ma shall have her rest and Benjamin shall be less cranky.

" I am happy for both of them. ’’ I laughed and then stood up " It’s time to go home. Tomorrow will be a long day as we Lay to rest"

" Sadly " Anisha responded as we closed the office and left for home.

Early the next day, we all arrived at the morgue where Lyal was cremated under the pack rules. We then left the morgue and headed to the pier to scatter his ashes. Alpha Luna organized the pack prayer and then as we were just about to finalize, a man appeared and walked over to Alpha Luna. His resemblance to Lobo and Lyal was uncanny and we all stood in silence waiting for him to speak.

" Hi, My name is Lovota. I am Lobo Aria and Lyal’s brother. "

" What?" Hunter gasped.

" You must be Hunter Hemming. I saw a picture of you on Lobo’s phone. I am here to scatter his ashes as his family"

" You are my Papa’s brother? How come I can’t sense the familiarity with you " Luke spoke up and stepped forward.

" Because we have different mothers" Lovota spoke up and his eyes widened as Conri and Tizheruk stepped forward.

" Why would you come now when my father is dead? Where have you been ?" Luke insisted and his eyes blazed at Lovota.

"Because it’s the right time. Both of our mothers were Luna’s of the pack and did not see eye to eye. Our father was brutal and we never had a good life. Hence I preferred to lay low and live on Baranof Island with Ma and my grandmother. "

" Thank you for coming but I only have the right to scatter his ashes. "

" I didn’t mean to cause any harm but just to lay Lyal to rest.

" How did you know he was dead?" Tizheruk asked.

" The bond of the Aria will alert one when the shifter powers diminish or end. Hence I would know the state of our family. A week ago, I could sense the distress in Lobo and I also know that Zineb is no longer a pure wolf. " Lovota spoke up.

" Wow," Tala whispered and then added " Let me just attend the ceremony. No harm in it"

Luke nodded and we continued with the ceremony and scattered Lyal’s ashes. I could feel the tension that was radiating from Tizheruk on the presence of Lovota at the funeral and it was not a good sign at all.