REBORN AS THE GOD OF RUINS.

CHAPTER TWO - AN UNPAID DEBT

The next morning, Alpha Darian approached the dungeon with the elders.

But when the dungeon door was opened, the cage that was meant to hold the trespasser was open and empty with a mark, the swirling symbol of ash and crimson engraved on it.

“What is this supposed to mean?” Darian thundered.

“This is no ordinary mark, this is….” An elder had begun when,

“My lord, the throne room is on fire.” A guard rushed in,. panting.

Everyone's eyes widened as they rushed back to the throne room but it was too late, it was already ashes.

And on the ashes were the same mark left on the cage.

“Who is responsible for this?!” Darian yelled.

“Alpha, am afraid.”

“But the mark from the dungeon is the same with this.” An elder pointed out.

Darian snapped his head towards him, his eyes shooting daggers.

“If my guess is correct,”

“This mark only belongs to a god.” The oldest elder stated.

“A god?”

“God doesn't exist anymore, they were destroyed and exiled centuries ago.” Another elder reprimanded him.

“This mark is from a divine lineage, specifically from a god.”

“And not just any god,”

“But Oryxion, the wolf of death and god of ruins,”

“The only one that can bring hell on earth.” The oldest elder said, his voice trembling.

The air shifted dangerously, fear creeping into everyone's skin.

“I think your throne sits on the ashes of something sacred to him, Alpha.” the oldest guard added.

“He is my prisoner, not a myth.”. Darian spat, swallowing his fear.

“My god you can't hold a god prisoner.” the oldest elder warned.

“Watch me do that in my pack.” Darian growled.

“You don't anger the god of ruins and expect to….”

“Spare me those myths, old man.” Darian interrupted, coldly.

“Korrah,” Darian called.

“Yes, Alpha.” Korrah, his beta answered.

“Gather the guards and find him.”

“Search every corner of this territory and beyond,”

“And bring him to me alive!” Darian roared.

Korrah nodded and bowed before exiting the room.

And within seconds, guards scattered searching for Kael.

And at a distance, Kael watched them closely, with dead eyes.

“This is only the begining.” He muttered, smirking.

—

Kael had waited all day and by night he slipped into the shadows, watching as Darian exhausts himself.

By the time the moon was already high in the sky, Darian returned to his chambers, his shoulders dropping as he dragged his feet into his chambers exhausted from the day's activities.

He walked into his chambers and went straight into the showers and had just started relaxing when,

“I heard you were looking for me.” a voice whispered from the shadows.

Darian turned instantly towards the voice and there stood Kael.

“How dare you walk into my chambers,” Darian yelled, anger mixing with fear.

Kael didn't smile, but his eyes glowed with quiet satisfaction feeding off his fear.

“You are too scared to be an Alpha.” Kael mocked, approaching Darian in the tub.

“Who said I was scared?” Darian shot back, hiding his trembling hands.

“I feed off fear and pain.” Kael snickered.

Fear crept into Darian's eyes as he saw Kael's glowing lifeless eyes.

“Guards!” he yelled, struggling to get out of the tub but his body couldn't move.

“What a shame,”

“I didn't even try and they turned lifeless.” he whispered coldly.

“What the hell do you want from me,”

“I am still an Alpha.” Darian ranted but his heart was trembling.

“You were the one looking for me.”

“Have you forgotten already?” Kael reminded him, softly.

“I was looking for you to know who you are,”

“But I found out you were a god so I gave up.” Darian lied.

“I’m your nightmare not a god.”

“And lies won't help you.” Kael corrected.

“Then what do I want from you?” Darian queried, acting bold.

“An unpaid debt.” Kael stated.

“I owe you nothing.” Darian said firmly, even though his lips were trembling.

Kael stopped in front of Darian, his hand resting on the tub he was in.

“You killed me once, Darian.”

“I'm here to return the favor.” he whispered, his voice low and dangerous.

Darian stiffened, as Kael's voice echoed in his ear.

“I didn't….I didn't kill you.” Darian pleaded, his voice cracking.

“You won't remember because when I return the favor, I won't either.” Kael said.

And before Darian could reply, his head was pushed inside the tub leaving him struggling for his life.

“I have a lot of debts to collect,”

“So I will make it quick.” Kael promised, his eyes cold and raging.