Kate

I looked over towards Cecil with unbelief. Did I just hear him correctly? Did he just say that him and my dad were brothers, that he was my uncle. I looked over him, scanning some of his features. He was grey and he did show some similarities in appearance with my father, but this just didn't make any sence. Why would my dad keep this from me? Of course he could just be lying, and all of these things could be coincidental. But the chances of that are really slim.

I looked over at Humphrey to see that he was just as suprised as me. While the other three just sat back in silence. It seems that they've heard this story more than a few times while knowing him, and something tells me that it hurts to hear it every time.

"Why would my dad never tell me about you? He tells us everything." I demanded.

Cecil sighed. "Kate, I think it be best if we go for a walk while we talk about this." He suggested.

"Fine." I agreed. "Just as long as I get straight answers."

He nodded his head, "Of course. You do deserve to know."

He then got up and left the den, I was soon to follow right after I told Humphrey that I would be back soon. He nodded his head and told me to go.

I hurried my way out of the den and spotted him walking west at a slow pace. I hurried after him and soon we were side by side. Now was the time he was going to tell me what was going on, and I didn't even have to ask him.

"My brother and I, we used to be really close. He looked up to me like I was a hero. I basically had to raise him since our father and mother died when he was young." He explained to me. Which made even less sence. If they were so close, why did dad never even mention his name.

"What happened between you two?" I asked.

He let out a long sigh. "My brother always had an act for following so closely to the rules. He knew all of them, even at such young of an age." He told me.

"That explains nothing. Stop avoiding the question." I growled, growing impatient of his rambling.

"I'm not trying to avoid, I'm just trying to give you a better understanding. Anyway, we had sort of a falling out." He said.

"A falling out with my dad?" I questioned.

"Not necessarily him. I had a falling out with the pack."

I looked at him quizzically. What could he mean by that. "How did you have a falling out with the pack. Besides, wouldn't you have been the pack leader?" I asked.

He shook his head. "No, I was to young. My father's beta was the leader and was meant to be until I reached the right age. But before I did, I broke a major pack law."

I looked over at him, astonished that a wolf like this would break pack law. A future leader of the pack, someone with so much to lose and he breaks a law? It just doesn't make any sence.

"Which law was it?" I asked.

He smiled. "I fell in love." He told me. Which didn't really ring any bells. Love wasn't against any rules, well unless...

"You don't mean..."

"I met her six months before I was supposed to take over the packs." He interrupted. "A beatiful young girl who stole my heart the minute I layed my eyes on her. First we just hung around each other, keeping it casual. But over time, something between us started to develop and it was undeniable that we were in love. The only thing is, she was an omega."

I couldn't belive what I was hearing. He fell in love with an omega! This was one of the biggest laws that can be broken and punishment for it is not pretty. But I didn't say anything, I let him continue on with his story.

"Carol and I had been seeing each other in secret for months. We knew everything about this was wrong but we didn't care. We loved each other more than anything and I was going to make sure we would be able to stay together. I was planning that when I became pack leader, I would dispan the law of alphas and omegas not being able to be together. Unfortunately, things didn't work out as I planned."

"I guess my sudden absences, and being away for a long time made Winston suspicious of my doings. So one night he followed me without my knowing. He caught me and Carol kissing and that was the beginning of the end. Like I said, Winston is a stickler for rules. So when he saw us together, he immediately reported it to the pack leader at the time."

"He put me in a private trial at first. He told me that since I was going to be the next pack leader he would offer me up a deal. He told me that if I deny my love for Carol, and she denies her love for me, then everything would be forgotten. Carol and I would never be able to see each other again."

"It seemed fair, but only to them. Winston begged that I do it, he said how he didn't want to lose me. He knew the punishment for breaking this law. It was banishment. I really loved my brother but I loved Carol even more. I chose not to dent my love for her. Next thing I knew we were put in a public trial. We were both found guilty and banished from the packs. We've been lone wonders ever sence."

He finished his story right as we got to the top of a small hill. He sat down and looked off towards the west. I couldn't believe that he had done that. He abandoned his family and pack for an omega wolf. He broke law and he didn't even seem to care.

"Do you miss him? My father I mean?" I asked him.

"Every time I think of him, it makes me wish I could see him one more time. To see how successful my little brother became." He said softly.

"Why don't you go back and see him?" I asked.

He laughed. "Banishment is a permanent thing, Kate. I can't just waltz on in to the pack expecting a warm welcome."

This was true. It saddened me to see him in so much distress about losing his brother because he loved someone he shouldn't have. Its like if Lilly and I were forced from each other. I would be devastated if I knew I could never see her again. I wonder if dad feels the same way towards Cecil.

"Maybe I can help a little." I said. He looked up, interested in what I had to say.

"I know most things about my dad. Maybe I can tell you some of the things you want to know." I proposed.

He thought about it a second then smiled,"I would love that." He said.

"Great, where do you want to start?" I asked.

"Who did he marry?" He asked.

"Eve, that's my mother." I told him.

He laughed at this. "He actually married Eve?"

"You knew her?"

"Everyone knew her. She had a reputation for having a bad temper. Man, he must of had some real balls to become mates with her." He said, laughing softly.

Yah, that definitely sounds like my mother. And I couldn't argue with him, I couldn't imagine trying to date her, much less marry her.

"Alright, next one. How many kids?"

"Only two. Myself and my younger sister, Lilly." I said to him.

"Is he a well liked leader?" He asked.

"He's known to be one of the better ones. Not perfect, but everyone likes him." I said with a proud smile. My dad is pretty cool.

He tried to think of a few more questions, but it seems he ran out.

"Most other questions I have are kind of personal. I could only ask them to Winston himself. Unfortunately, I don't think that's going to happen." He said sadly.

I wanted to say something to cheer him up, maybe tell him that it could be possible one day to do this. But I didn't want to lie to him. The chances of him getting unbanished are really slim. It would almost be impossible.

"I think we should probably get back to the others now." I told him, getting up and turning to walk away.

"Wait Kate." He called out, causing me to sit back down. "There's another reason I brought you up here away from the others." He told me.

I tilted my head to the side. "Why would that be?" I asked.

He looked over at me and stared deeply into my eyes, like he was trying to read my emotions. What was he playing at. He looked like he knew something but he couldn't know anything about me personally, except for the things I wanted him to know.

"Its about Humphrey." He stated.

I was taken back, "What about Humphrey?" I asked. Was he okay. Was he going to tell me something that they didn't want Humphrey to hear.

"I know you have feelings for him." He told me.

My eyes widened. Why would he assume such a thing. "I already told you, we're just friends." I shot at him.

"Kate, I know how you're feeling. I know you're just trying to be a good alpha but you're actions around Humphrey are unmistakable. I would know, I fell in love with an omega myself." He explained.

"You know nothing about me. Besides, I'm already promised to someone. I'll be marrying the Eastern leaders son, to unite our packs." I stated.

Cecil closed his eyes and slowly nodded his head. "I see. Kate, I can't tell you how to live your life. I can only give you advice. I know right now that your feeling scared and confused, wondering how you could ever gain feeling for am omega. Your stomach is feeling like it's turning in Knotts every time you think about him. And if you do marry that eastern wolf and never tell Humphrey your feelings, you'll regret it for the rest of your life. Just remember that this is your life and you only get one, so try and make it a good one" He told me. He then got up and proceeded to leave. But before he did, he told me one last thing.

"And I would tell Humphrey now about that wedding. Because if you don't tell him until you get back, you'll leave him with a shattered heart." After that, he left down the him.

Leaving me, still sitting and staring off into the distance. Everything he said about how I was feeling, it's true. I just can't seem to take my mind off of him lately. Ever since I got back from Alpha school. And every time I thought about marrying Garth, it made me want to puke. Could Cecil be right? Was I falling for an Omega?

Another chapter down, and can I say that this is a very fun story to write. Well, there's Cecil's background story for yah. Banished from his pack for being in love with an omega. And accusing Kate of being in love with one, Could she have a similar fate in her future? Comment what you think will happen.

Thanks for reading and reviewing, I really appreciate it.

Peace Out.