Chapter 27: Chapter 27

She awakens and realizes that

Life will get better

She chooses not to mope around

And she takes life one day at a time

- PenaciousShewa

“Awww, Aunt Petra, my scalp still hurts from the way you vigorously washed my hair in the morning,” Kayola says.

“I’m sorry, darling. I just have to plait your mane into tight cornrows, so that they don’t get loosened quickly” Petra explains.

“It’s alright, Aunt. You know, the people here are so kind and helpful. They remind me of home,” Kayola says.

“Yes. I am so glad to see that even after a very long time since I was taken away from this pack, it still feels like home to me”

“The food also tastes really good. I never knew any food could be sweeter than yours,” Kayola teases Petra.

“If you are not careful, I’ll make sure your cornrows hurt,” Petra jokes. “On a serious note, the Peasants have always had a broad knowledge when it comes to food, and that is why the Rogues would always come to forcefully take away our produce.”

“Aunt, it is so annoying that these wicked wolves are the source of all our pain. Why are they so evil?” Kayola asks bitterly.

“You see, there has been an age-long war between the Rogues and your father’s pack. That is why our pack was invaded by them. It is so sad that Alpha Milos lost the fight.”

“Aunt, you cannot imagine the depth of the hatred I have for every Rogue in this forest. I will ensure that they pay for all that they did to us!” Kayola vehemently states.

“Yes, baby, that anger is good, but you must make sure that it does not blind you. You must be able to separate your emotions from your logic. This will help you calculate your revenge well.”

Kayola thinks long and hard and says, “You got it, Aunt Petty”

There is one more thing you should know, darling” Petra begins.

“What is it, Aunt?”

“About two years before you were born, even before your parents met, some Rogues, under the command of the late Rogue Alpha, Alexander, perched on the high walls of the Conscientious Territory and shot at ten wolves, who were going about their daily businesses. In fact, two of the wolves were pregnant. This made your grandfather very angry, and he refused to eat for two days. I know this because I personally served him and he refused to eat. He was in a foul mood.

Days passed and the Alpha did nothing to send a message to the Rogues. The deceased wolves were given a befitting burial, and the height of the Territory walls was raised by 6 feet. However, exactly six months after the incident, the Alpha, together with your father, and the best pack soldiers, went into the Territory of the wolves, and a palace coup was carried out.”

“The Alpha of the Rogues was killed?” Kayola asks, intrigued by the story Petra is telling her.

“Spot on, Kayola. He was killed. That was the revenge that your grandfather had been planning for six full months. Can you see why you should take your time in having your revenge on your enemies?”

“I perfectly understand you, Aunt Petty. Thank you for being here for me. I love you so much. “

“I love you too, my darling. Now, let’s go eat dinner. Your hair looks great!”.With this, they go into the kitchen and have a good time chatting with the stewards in charge of serving food.