“I Alpha Terrance Beaumont of the Crescent Claw pack........” he paused as he looked at the young lady before him with admiration and pride before continuing as blood dripped from both of their hands that was clasped together.
Ava eyes watered with an evident sign of respect, as she gazed at the man who gave her life and fulfillment. He had an unlimited amount of love to give her and he does without holding back, he supports her in everything she does and guides her well. Even without a mother she couldn’t remember much about, Ava grew up well, her father did a good job. He gave her the space to fly high and even made her the first female Alpha in their pack. Ava very well believes she deserved it, her father was never prejudiced or blinded by love when it comes to discipline and training. So whatever succession that was to happen, she earned it fair and square. The air was thick with anticipation as Terrance's voice continued “Step down as the Alpha and relinquish my authority to Ava Beaumont of the Crescent Claw pack” Alpha Terrance Beaumont's voice echoed through the night air, filled with emotion and pride. As soon as he completed the vow, all pack members went on their knees, while Ava gasped silently as she felt the transfer of authority, the connection was intoxicating, and Ava's heart swelled with pride and responsibility. Once the transfer was done, Ava pulled back released her hold on her father who backed away a step and bowed slightly to acknowledge her authority. Ava's response was instinctive; she bowed, her forest green eyes locked on her father's. Facing the pack members who were still on their knees, all she saw was a sea of expectant faces, Ava's voice rang out, clear and strong. . “I, Ava Beaumont accept the position of the Alpha of Crescent claw pack and vow by the goddess to fight and die protecting my people from these day........till I am called to the moon” The pack members all rose and bared their neck in submission to their new Alpha. “Loyal to the Alpha, till the moon calls!” They all echoed this loudly, then they began howling even louder. There was a lively air in the Crescent Claw pack, two important events had just happened. One was the coming of age of Ava Beaumont the only child and heir of Alpha Terrance, and the double celebration was the handover ceremony. Terrance had just handed over the control of the pack to his now 20 years old daughter, who had gained the respect and support of the pack due to her prowess. Standing at 5ft8, her forest green eyes took in the howling wolves with pride ‘yes, they want me as their leader’ she thought to herself, letting out an unusually gorgeous smile, with her dimples on full dispway.. The he-wolves couldn’t help letting out loud whistles, it wasn’t everyday they get to see their new Alpha smile so sweetly. Normally, her beauty and hotness could not be denied, against the wish of her father, she was wearing a white suit piece and white heels, instead of the beautiful white gown she was ordered to shop for by her father. This, in any way did not make her look less attractive, the suit hugged and accentuated her curvaceous body making her look hot and at the same time surrounded with an air superiority and firmness. Her long, red hair, styled in an intricate ponytail, shone like a beacon in the moonlight, that was the only thing she was not able to have her way with. Her best friend Maeve, though mischievous would not bend on that, and after much persuasion was permitted to style Ava’s hair in such a way Ava Beaumont was a sight to behold, the combination of white and red had never looked so out of the world. Her presence could not just be ignored, as she stood on the platform where the transfer of authority just happened. Both the young and old wolves had a smile of admiration on their face as they hollered their new Alpha’s name repeatedly. Ava’s heart was beating wildly as she felt the excitement and sincerely of her pack through the bond. She was so preoccupied with this new feeling that she didn’t notice the area slightly above her wrist emit light after which an intrinsic mark appeared there.Terrance, gazed at his daughter with pride, his weathered face a testament to his years of devotion to their pack, did nothing to hide his handsome features and his eyes that was sparkling with happiness. Ava, with her striking green eyes and fiery red hair, was the spitting image of her late mother, Christine. As they stepped off the platform, Terrance nodded in approval, his eyes misting over at the memory of his mate. He had vowed to protect Ava with his life, and now, as she took her rightful place as Alpha, he couldn't help but feel a sense of fulfillment. "It is time!" Terrance announced, hisbooming voice echoed through the clearing, signaling the start of the celebration. As they made their way to the Grand Hall, Ava's arm looped through her father's, she notices the newly formed mark on her wrist glinting in the fading light. She frowned, wondering how and when she got it. "Ava?" Terrance called softly, noticing her distraction. Ava reassured him with a nod, and they co
Ava's heart pounded in her chest as she pushed open the door to the Grand Hall. Ulrica, her wolf, was frantic, screaming "mate" in her mind. Ava's curiosity got the better of her, and she couldn't help but wonder who her mate was. As she stepped into the hall, her eyes locked onto the figure seated on the grand chair. The Alpha King's piercing red eyes seemed to bore into her soul, and his smirk made her skin crawl. Ava paled, her mind racing with denial. "No, it can't be," she thought.She was not a coward but at this moment she felt fear for the first time. “The moon goddess must be joking, the Alpha King was her mate?!” Ulrica, however, was over the moon, purring like a lovesick puppy. Ava tried to shake off the feeling of unease, reminding herself that she was the Alpha of the Crescent Claw pack now. Ava gathered her thought staring at him with a solemn look and thought to herself. “I am not about to abandon the Crescent Claw just because of a m
The room held its breath as Ava's gaze locked onto the Alpha King's, her soul trembling beneath his piercing stare. She turned to her father after mind linking him and getting no response, seeking reassurance, but his eyes red, told a different story.He stood there with a look pain, resignation, and hopelessness. Ava's resolve hardened, fueled by her determination to protect her pack and family. She looked back at Dolion, her eyes flashing with defiance. "Please release me, Your Highness," she asked, her voice steady.Nobody knew how badly her inside was trembling in fears apart from her pack who also share a bit of her feelings now, she noticed Beta Charlie take a defensive stance with her father. They looked ready to leap onto the Alpha King if he as much as harm a hair on her body, even if it meant their immediate death. Such love and loyalty was not something Ava wants to mistreat. Dolion's growl sent shivers down the spines of the Alphas present, but Ava stood firm, he
Ava's rejection hung in the air like a challenge, and Dolion's eyes flashed with a fierce warning. His wolf strained to break free, its fury threatening to consume them all. "She doesn't want us!" the beast growled, its voice echoing in Dolion's mind. "KILL! Kill all of them and take our mate!" Ava froze, her heart racing as she watched Dolion fight to contain his wolf. His eyes blazed with a fierce inner turmoil, and for a moment, she thought she saw a glimmer of madness. Then, his gaze snapped back to hers, and he pulled her into a crushing embrace. His head buried in the crook of her neck, Dolion inhaled deeply, his hot breath sending shivers down her spine. Ava stood rigid, her heart pounding in her chest, as the room held its collective breath. Everyone watched in rapt attention, their faces set with concern and fear. Without warning, Dolion scooped her up and sprinted out of the hall, leaving a trail of stunned onlookers in his wake. Terrance, Charles, and a few other Alp
Ava's eyes fluttered open, and she was met with a wave of chilliness that seemed to seep into her very bones. As she struggled to sit up, a sharp pain constricted her heart, making her gasp. But it wasn't her own pain she felt - it was the collective agony of her pack members.The realization hit her like a ton of bricks, and she snapped her eyes open, her mind racing with the implications. She tried to scramble out of the arms that held her, but they tightened around her, keeping her captive.That was when she processed the familiar scent of apple pine and mint, and her gaze locked onto the cold, calculating eyes of Dolion. The chill in his gaze sent shivers down her spine, and she couldn't help but wonder what atrocities he had inflicted on her pack members.Ava's head whipped around, taking in her surroundings. They were in the pack house, and Dolion was seated on a chair, holding her in his arms. Scattered around the room, behind and far away from them, were her pack members, writ
Dolion's eyes gleamed with a newfound determination. He had decided that he wouldn't use force to claim Ava. Not that he'd allow her to reject him, but he couldn't bring himself to hurt her anymore. His reputation was built on brutality, but there was one line he never crossed: harming women. If a she-wolf committed an unforgivable offense, he'd let the council handle her punishment. But if a he-wolf dared to cross him, Dolion would mete out his own brand of justice. His mother had taught him to respect females, whether human or beast. Hurting them was his one unforgivable sin. And yet, he had lost control and hurt Ava, leaving her unconscious. Dolion's gaze drifted to Ava's wrist, where the mate mark glowed softly. It was a sign of a Sire wolf, a symbol of their special bond. He felt a pang of awe and reverence wash over him.Sire wolves required a unique connection to feel the mate bond. It was a rare and precious thing, and Dolion knew he had to treasure it. As Ava began to
Ava felt like she was hypnotized, her head spinning with the weight of his words. The air was thick with tension as she struggled to find her voice., she blinked her green eyes slowly, steadying her look to gaze at her alluring and enticing mate. "I.. I can’t do that, let’s compromise instead, I’ll accept to be your mate but not your Luna..." Dolion's growl sent shivers down Ava's spine. She waited for him to calm down, her heart racing."I'm an Alpha, and my duties lie here in my pack," she continued, her voice firm but laced with caution. "We can make this work. I'll remain in my pack, and we can visit each other. If that doesn't work for you...then there's only one option left."Dolion's gaze narrowed, his red eyes blazing with intensity. "What option?" he snarled.Ava's voice was barely above a whisper. "Accept my rejection."The air seemed to vibrate with Dolion's anger. "I dare you to!" he hissed, his voice low and menacing.Just as it seemed like the situation would e
More than a century ago, the mighty Dolion Black Starkov was just a baby, born with a curse that would haunt him for eternity. His red eyes, a rarity among Lycans, sparked fear and trepidation in the hearts of the adult Lycans. The mere sight of him made them recoil in disgust, and the elders condemned him as an abomination. Dolion's mother, Elvira, was torn between her love for her son and the duty to conform to the expectations of her people. She had saved the Lycan race from extinction with her healing skills, and now she begged them to spare her son's life. The elders, however, were unforgiving. "I cannot believe you will use our debt this way, on this...thing," one of the elders spat, their voice dripping with venom. "You are our first healer, Elvira. How could you bring this...abomination into our world?" Elvira's eyes pleaded for mercy, but the elders turned their backs on her, abandoning her to her fate. Dolion's father, Aber, wrapped his arms around his mate, trying to
Dolion's anxiety was palpable as he paced back and forth in the castle's great hall. His mind kept wandering back to Ava, and he couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that had been building up inside him. He had to wait for his mother's response, and the anticipation was killing him.His mother, the queen, had retreated to her chambers earlier that day, determined to find a cure for Ava's affliction. Dolion had been surprised by her words, but he had tried to remain optimistic. "I need time," she had said, her eyes fixed on the ancient texts scattered before her."I...I...need to decipher the text first," she had added, her voice barely above a whisper.Dolion's eyes had widened in shock, and he had struggled to respond. He had been expecting a straightforward answer, not a cryptic message that left him with more questions than answers."How long will it take?" he had asked finally, trying to keep his voice steady.His mother's reply had done little to ease his concerns. "I don't k
Maeve sat beside Ava, her hand clasped tightly in hers, as Ava writhed and turned on the bed. The smell of burning flesh filled the air, and Maeve's face contorted in worry. Despite the pain searing into her palm, she refused to leave Ava's side. Doctor Maria walked in, frustration etched on her face. "Maeve, you need to rest and get that hand checked."Maeve shook her head, her voice barely above a whisper. "I'm fine... Ava, wake up." Tears welled up in her eyes as she gazed at Ava's pale, disheveled face. Maeve's own trauma, stemming from her birth mother's illness and death, resurfaced, and she felt a chill run down her spine.Only Martin and Ava knew about this, which was why Martin had not tried to pull her away from Ava."Don't die on me, Ava," she whispered, her voice cracking, tears had started to form in her eyes once again. Ava's eyes remained closed, her body wracked with fever. But in her mind, a battle raged on. Hecuba's voice echoed, filled with anger a
"Shit!......Ava" Dolion swore, he just remembered her, the mate bond. He picked up his phone and dialed Terrene number, mating with another wolf when you have a mate, brings excruciating pain to your mate. If she was mated to a regular Alpha, the pain would have been tolerable because that have not marked each other. But having a Lycan as a mate would make the pain intolerable, regardless of whether he has marked her or not. The calk connected and there was silence and a forced breathing "Alpha Terrence?" Dolion asked to be sure, on the other side Terrence closed his eyes to calm himself. "Alpha King" he said devoid of any emotions. Dolion rubbed his forehead and sighed, he knew fully well the man was angry and he knew why. "Is Ava okay?" "You should know fully well whether she's fine ...... Alpha King" Dolion eyes snapped open angrily at this reply and he cut in "Just answer the question Alpha Terrence, my patience is thinning" He knew the man had every ri
Roman stood under the warm spray of the shower, his mind replaying the encounter with Ava.He couldn't believe how drawn he was to her, how much he wanted to claim her as his own.But he knew he couldn't, he had a more important mission.His eyes so many emotions, he faced the mirror wiping off the steam with one hand. He stared back at his own reflection, he grunted painfully suddenly as his blue eyes deepened and flashed, he closed his eyes and when he opened them, in his reflection in the mirror, it was pitch dark, with no sign of the blueness. If only Ava saw him this way, it would have felt so familiar, it was like the darkness Hecuba carried, just less dark but very ominous. The next minute was the most unprecedented, his eyes were still blue but a look at the mirror felt like looking into the pit of darkness.It was still his face and physique, but it looks an entirely different entity, as it expression
Dolion was relentless. "You've been hiding the tribute brides, using them for your own twisted desires."Mountain Zico was a wolf pack that chose to remain secluded out of civilization and kept on practising their Stone Age customs. And because of these, they had kept on sending tribute bride without a hitch and all of these shewolves had been going to Zachary's secret den which he created to auction off these girls to powerful people all around the world. He pointed at the bald elder, named Michael "You, spokesman......you have put your public speaking skills into such a good use all these years" Michael could not utter a word. "Hmn, Can't talk? Ychest.re so good at giving speeches that made the Moonbeam pack, Blackpeak pack, Crescent blood pack and the Bloodmoon pack, send a regular supply of 'thank you gift' to you......every .....month " Dolion raised his hand to quiet him down. "Hmn this one is eve
Ava looked up from her work and raised her brows, her expression was stern, her eyes flashing with a warning. "Let's focus on securing the pack's borders, Martin. We can discuss the... complicated situation later." Martin nodded, still reeling from the news. He knew better than to push Ava when she was in a foul mood. "Right, of course. I gathered the trackers and we have secured that vulnerable path." As Martin turned to leave, Ava's voice stopped him. "Martin?" He turned back, his eyes questioning. "Yes?" "Be discreet about this. I don't want the pack to know about... him." Ava's gaze flicked towards the east, where Roman was being housed. Martin's expression turned thoughtful. "You think he's a threat?" Ava's eyes narrowed. "I don't know what he is, Martin. But I do know that I need to protect my pack, and if that means keepin
Dolion no explanation as he could understand what that meant but he listened on while gritting Hus teeth hard, hopelessness has never been one of his qualities but he was starting to think otherwise.Elvira's eyes brimmed with tears as she reached out to take Dolion's hand, which brought him out of his reverie. "It is an ancient prophecy, one that speaks of two mates bound together by fate, yet torn apart by circumstance."Dolion's grip on his mother's hand tightened. "What circumstance?"Elvira's voice barely above a whisper. "One of the mates is destined to bring about great destruction, while the other is tasked with stopping them. The prophecy speaks of a tragic love, one that will ultimately lead to heartbreak and devastation."Dolion's eyes locked onto his mother's, she had said what he had known already, if the Lycan also know of this prophecy, does that mean there's no way out? he was starting to take this seriously. "Ava... can she
"My mate" Ava replied like it was the most natural thing in the world, Martin looked at her wide eyed and had even paused momentarily. Ava walked on letting him process it but it didn't take long before he caught up with her. "How...how is this possible? Maeve told me your mate is the Lycan King" Ava nodded "he truly is" Martin pointed in the direction they were coming from "But that is not him, wait you got two mates?" He exclaims with distaste obvious in his voice, Ava turned and glared at him. Martin raised his hands up "I'm sorry, I didn't mean it that way" Ava rolled her eyes deciding to ignore him. "There's a vulnerable path that leads straight to the pack borderline on the east, it is hidden among thick bushes, get some trackers and follow my scent there" She paused and turned to face his frowning face "I left a cloth behind, so you can track it, block that place and place guards there" Martin nodded and looked bothered "wondering how that place went unnot
Elvira's pale lips trembled at her son's words, she shook her head continuously as she caressed his face, which was a constant reminder of her mate's. As he had a striking resemblance to his father "No Dolion, you don't owe me that, I made my choice and now I'm living with it.....You are already all I want in a son, don't put my burden on your shoulder, not now not ever" she said with a resolute gaze. "You'll never be a burden to me mother, I .....I think I've found my happiness and I'm just going to make sure you regain yours" Elvira stiffened and blinked as I'd trying to process what she had just heard. "You.....you found your mate?" she asked almost in whisper, as if she was afraid she had thought it wrong. Dolion nodded "And she is wonderful, obstinate and stubborn though but she is also brave, determined and gives her all for her own people.....just like you did for me mother" he said the last part softly while looking into her eyes, taking in her happiness at the new