Rebirth Of The Rejected Luna Chapter 37: Almost Home

**Theo's POV**

"Well then," I smiled and then asked. "Have you gotten your things ready?"

"Yes we have," she said with a smile.

As I approached my father, I could see the question in his eyes. "Theo, what's going on with the innkeeper and her daughter?"

"I asked them to come with us," I explained. "We discovered a rogue around the inn, and there might be more. It's not safe for them to stay here until we can send scouts to check the area and ensure there are no more rogues. Until then, they need to be somewhere safe."

My father nodded thoughtfully. "It's a good decision. But I suggest they ride in the carriage with me. They won't be able to fight off rogues if we encounter any at the border."

"You're right," I agreed. "That would be best."

As we set off, the innkeeper's daughter— Dana stopped before entering the carriage, her eyes wide with both fear and excitement. "Thank you for taking us with you," she said quietly. "We didn't know what we would do if you hadn't offered."

"It's the least we could do," I replied, giving her a reassuring smile. "We'll make sure you get to safety."

The soldiers mounted their horses, and I took my place at the front of the group. The morning sun was just beginning to rise, casting a golden glow over the landscape. It was a beautiful sight, but the knowledge of the danger we faced tempered any sense of peace.

The road ahead was long and winding, taking us through dense forests and open fields. The soldiers and I rode with our eyes constantly scanning the surroundings for any signs of danger.

As we traveled, my mind wandered back to Tiana. I hoped she was safe and that we would be reunited soon. The thought of her gave me strength and determination, fueling my resolve to see this mission through.

Several hours into our journey, the forest grew thicker, and the path narrower. Suddenly, a rustling in the underbrush caught my attention. I raised my hand, signaling the group to halt. The soldiers immediately drew their weapons, their eyes scanning the trees.

Without warning, a group of rogues came out from the forest, their eyes wild and blood-red in colour. They charged at us with so much force. I drew my sword immediately, not even allowing myself to think through a strategy.

"Protect the carriage!" I shouted, urging my horse forward to intercept the first rogue. My blade met with it, slicing through the rogue's neck. It fell to the ground with a thud. There were more coming so it seemed like killing that rogue barely had any effect.

The soldiers formed a protective ring around the carriage, their weapons were flashed in the sunlight as they fought. From the open curtains of the carriage, I could see the innkeeper and her daughter huddled inside, their faces pale with fear. My father stepped out and drew his sword.

Fighting off the rogues was a lot of work. The air was filled with the sounds of clashing steel and snarling rogues. I fought with everything I had, my mind focused on one thing: protecting my father and returning to see Tiana. Each rogue that fell seemed to be replaced by another, their numbers seemingly endless.

"Watch out!" Marcus shouted, driving his spear through a rogue that had lunged at me from the side. I nodded in thanks, not taking my eyes off the next threat.

One rogue managed to get past our defensive line, heading straight for the carriage. Dana screamed, and I turned just in time to see my father step forward, his sword gleaming. He swung with a strength that was way more than his age, decapitating the rogue in a single blow.

After a long while, we seemed to have finished off the rogues, and an eerie silence fell over the forest if you excluded our ragged breathing.

"Is everyone alright?" I called out, breathing heavily.

"We're fine," my father replied, wiping his sword on the grass. "No casualties."

The soldiers nodded. I sheathed my sword and approached the carriage. The innkeeper and her daughter were shaken but unharmed.

"It's over," I said, trying to reassure them. "We're safe for now."

"Thank you," the innkeeper whispered, her voice trembling. "I don't know what we would have done without you."

We took a few moments to catch our breath and once we were ready, we resumed our journey. The road ahead was still long. The closer we got to the pack's territory, the more I felt a sense of urgency. My father needed to see the state of things for himself, and we needed to get the innkeeper and her daughter to safety.

As the sun began to set, casting long shadows across the landscape, we reached a small village near the border. We decided to stop at an inn to rest and recover from the day's ordeal. The innkeeper, an elderly man with a kind face, welcomed us warmly.

"You'd majesty," he bowed. "It is an honor that you are paying a visit to my inn."

"Well, we need a place to rest after a hectic trip," my father smiled.

As he discussed with the innkeeper, I turned.

"We'll take turns keeping watch," I told the soldiers. "We can't afford to let our guard down, not this close to the border."

They nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. We settled in for the night, the tension still lingering but tempered by the comfort of the inn. My father and I shared a meal together.

As we ate, he looked at me thoughtfully. "You did well today, Theo. You showed leadership and courage. It is an important quality for an Alpha."

"Thank you, Father," I replied. Hearing him say all that was quite heartwarming."

"And you will make a great ruler after I pass away," he said, with a small lopsided smile. "You are compassionate and... You know how to get things done."

"Oh," I mumbled, still confused by him.

"Well," he shrugged. "It is what it is. At least, we shall soon be home.”