AUTHOR'S POV
"What? That can't be..", Stanley covered his mouth in disbelief. A light taste of disgust swirled in his tongue. Bitter enough to make him feel nauseous. Scott wouldn't dare make a joke out of Diana's blood. "H-er blood??".
"Alva mixes her daughter's blood in her so-called creations, one is the blue pills you take. I don't know how she does it but, it is Diana's blood that makes you feel… more alive. It is her blood that you're addicted to", Scott said without breaking his gaze at Stanley. "Here's what. Her blood alone is strong enough to mask a vampire's scent, making them human...", he paused, letting that sink in. "Now", Scott sat himself on the table as he continued. "Imagine that kind of blood in the hands of someone dark. Intentional. Evil.".
"How did she.. if she's a wolf like us then how..", Stanley started to wonder, and was easily cut off.
"She grew up without wolf recognitions. Alva hid the truth about her. Every thing that would ignite Diana's awareness and curiosity about shape shifters. But still, destiny found its way when we imprinted. I can't confirm what Alva is, I'm hoping she's a wolf. She got to be", Scott added, as he face Stanley.
Stanley stood on his feet, and drew closer Scott. He laid a hand on Scott's shoulder, meeting his son's eyes. Now gentle, and pure. "Son, we still have to cut the imprint. We are damned with a Lycan because of her.", Stanley thought sincerely.
Scott tapped his father's hand on him, keeping a smile on his face. "Old man, I won't let anyone hurt Diana. Not even you. I say.. kill the Lycan, not my Luna" Scott cleared himself. "Also, you have to find your way to cut yourself out of that habit of yours, because I won't let Alva get more of Diana's blood for her damned medications… ", Scott said, firm yet with a more gentler face. Respecting his father as much as he have always been despite drawing a line when it comes to Diana. "Maybe it's time to accept what's naturally ahead of you.", Scott turned his back from Stanley, leaving him gaping in perplexity. When he reached the door, he saw Reina and Damon who were eavesdropping. The two gasped and smiled awkwardly seeing Scott.
"Show's over, pups", he told the two younger wolves as he head out. Halfway through the corridor, his phone rang and saw his secretary's name on the screen calling. "Bring me good news", he timidly said as he paused from walking. Reina and Damon followed him behind.
Jim: Hello Alpha! I'm calling about the update on the death of Emilia. I have the copy of the video who killed her.
"Who was it?", Scott asked, with much anticipation. Damon and Reina stayed, waiting.
Jim: Uhh.. The thing is.. Alpha.. uhh…
"Just say it! I don't have all day to hear you stuttering!", Scott said as he lose his patience.
Jim: Right, Boss! Okay… so uhh, It's her.. daughter, Isavelle. She murdered her mother, Alpha…
There was a long silence hearing who the murderer was. He was expecting to hear Alva's name. A young innocent girl like Isavelle, who haven't even come of age to shape shift, wouldn't have the strength or intentions of killing her own mother. "What? Are you sure??", Scott exclaimed while Damon and Reina tried their best to hear their conversation.
Jim: Positive Alpha! I sent the video file here.
"Thanks Jim. Don't tell anyone yet, and don't do anything. Wait for me, I'll be there soon.", Scott hang up and clicked on the video Jim sent him. Reina and Damon tried to peek on Scott's sides.
The footage didn't show the entire crime. It was just like a glimpse, capturing the act in the corner of the surveillance video. It was not really showing a lot, but it was not hiding as well. In the clip, Isavelle was seen speaking with her mother. It was casual. Sweet and loving, ending with a warm hug and big smiles. Then, all of a sudden, she strongly snapped her mother's arm, then beat her with a shovel thrice her size. The girl walk off. And as she fled the scene, she glanced at the camera as if she was aware that it recording. Her eyes glowed yellow before she completely left.
Scott clicked on another video clip Jim sent named horse bite. This time, the recording rolled a clear view of Isavelle attending to a wound on her arm. As she weep in pain, a big black bird flew in front of her. She was startled at first, but she stayed. Then, she seemed like she was talking to it, that she ended up laughing. In a while, the video was getting static and the graphics were shifting colors. Thereafter, Isavelle's wounds were gone. The date shown was the the same date when Emilia was murdered.
"Nagua's rule of tit for tat", Reina whispered.
"But why did it killed Emilia?", Damon wondered deeply.
Scott turned around to Reina as he feel his heart beat thump faster. "Where's Sebastian??", he blurted out.
"In his.. room?", Reina answered with hesitation. The three felt they hearts sank. They all hurried back to the Devlin's chalet in no time. Their legs raced with their hearts. They rushed without even looking who they'd bump into. Reaching the chalet, Scott flung the door open and ascended the stairs in triple steps. When he reached Sebastian's room, he's already gone. "Split up, find Sebastian", Scott told his siblings who were heaving heavily at the stairs.
Meanwhile, Dolphus was walking his way through the woods as he head onto his hut downriver. He followed the sound of the racing waters whilst he trudge carefully on the rough ground. For a person who render unsighted, Dolphus seemed to know where exactly to go. He held his wooden walking stick when he suddenly stopped a few steps from his home.
"I've been expecting you.", he knitted his brows at the presence of an anticipated visitor. "Are you here to kill me?", he turned at the direction where the person is radiating his deathly aura. "Are you that afraid of a man who couldn't see, to the point you hide in this body?", Dolphus chuckled softly.
"You are smart like your daughter", Sebastian said as he stood upright. Stoned and in a daze, he remained standing with his hands in his side.
"You still haven't found peace after all these years. You already have the girl, haven't you had your revenge?", Dolphus asked.
"Revenge? Who said about revenge?", Sebastian's voice turned to a woman's.
"Then, what do you want, nagua?", Dolphus puffed his wooden pipe as he groan.
"I want endless power... and you're in my way. I can't let anyone ruin my plans, not your daughter and not even you.", Sebastian said as he lifted his bright yellow eyes towards Dolphus.
"You won't stand a chance. The girl is stronger than what you think", Dolphus said with a smile. In his mind, he thought of his daughter, Emilia, who he'd finally see when his life is over.
"She's just a pawn. You've seen her fate.", Sebastian scoffed. "Let's see then.. oh right, you'll see from the other side", Sebastian swiftly leaped against Dolphus and cut off his neck with his bare hands.