A new pack member

I woke up ticklish, feeling someone is licking my wound. 

I opened my eyes to see a strange man licking a wound on my right. I winced.

“You’re awake,” he said, still licking and he almost drank my blood. I realized he’s Alpha Magnus. But why am I here? The place is..different from my room. 

“You have been sleeping for the whole day.” 

I touched my forehead, wondering what happened, “Where am I?” 

“You’re in my pack.” He simply announced. 

“What?” His pack…the RedBlood pack? 

He sighed, “I know things might have shocked you but…Your alpha banished you, and since I’m nice, I am taking you in.” 

I nodded, now remembering what happened. Darian and Valentina are mates, and I attacked them and that was just all I could remember. I felt a sharp pang of headache and I held my breath.

“What happened after that?” 

Alpha Magnus was still licking my right side, and I felt ticklish now. “Uhm..why are you still licking me?” 

“You have a wound. And you have such unique blood.” He pointed out, as if it was the most obvious thing in the world, now standing up and licking his lips, wiping his chin. 

I checked for any more injury and found my shoulders were sore but it was slowly healing on their own. I blinked, now remembering I had gained power because of my rash decisions. 

‘You’re alright. I’ll always be here.” 

I blinked, now hearing my own wolf clearly. Last time when I was a weak omega, her voice was faint and I could only feel her when she'd be too hurt or scared. 

I felt a bit relieved knowing I have someone inside me that I could rely upon. And she just became so strong. 

So this is what it feels like to have power…

What will happen now? I didn’t plan for any of this to happen to me.  

Then I realized I don’t have any clothes on except the thin layer of blanket. I blushed, glancing at Alpha Magnus who was deep in thought, gazing at me quietly as if analyzing me. 

Now that I could see him clearly, I noticed he was shirtless, revealing his hard-toned body with six-pack abs. He stood by the wall, leaning his back and looking at me with a serious expression that I couldn’t read. 

I couldn’t help but think how I would ogle at the sight if I was me in the past, but now it is different. With that night, I knew it all too well that there is no past Kamilah anymore.

Only the new Alpha Kamilah,

I gulped. “Uhm…what did you say I have unique blood?” 

He shook his head, “Oh, it’s nothing….”

Hmm…he’s acting a bit weird…

“What’s your name, little one?” He asked.

I blinked, he saved me back there, helped me, and took me in, yet he still doesn’t know my name?

“Kamilah. Kamilah Ziraili.” I replied.

He nodded his head, mouthing my name in a low husky voice as if saying my name is a strange thing, “Kamilah…” 

“Are you not scared of me?” He asked all of a sudden.

I stared at him, raising my eyebrows. 

I shook my head in answer, “Why would I be?”

He responded with a smirk and said nothing. 

I forced myself to stand up but he stopped me. “Careful there, you are in my pack so this is the safest place for you right now. Soon, words will come out about how you are now asking the necromancer for power and will disrupt the balance.”  He tried to explain, “We wouldn’t want some elders and Lycan kings coming for you, right?” 

I pursed my lips, processing what he said. Right, he has some points. They would all come for me.

With a final glance, he went to the door and stopped, “Stay here and wait for my beta, Dimitri. He will help you.” 

“Wait!” I yelled, stopping him in his tracks, “Why are you helping me, Alpha Magnus?”

He shook his head, “I just see myself in you. The past me. Scared and…unique.” 

The magnificent and perfect Alpha, Alpha Magnus is right here saying he was scared? 

I shook my head in defense, “I’m not scared.”

In an instant, he approached me and traced his hand on my shoulders,  “Then why is your heart pounding, sweetheart?” 

I released a gasp, my heartbeat just quickening up at how close we are right now. He seemed to get the reaction that he wanted from me so he turned away from me and left to the door, leaving me alone. 

It didn’t take long for another werewolf to knock on the door and let himself in. 

“Hello, I am Dimitri, Alpha Magnus’s beta.” He introduced himself. He has a bulky body with tattoos all over his arms making him look so unapproachable. He was wearing a plain black shirt with denim jeans that seemed too fit for his body. He looks proper and uptight. 

I nodded in silence, not in the mood to talk more as I’m still confused. He laid down a white t-shirt and black pants with slippers on the bedside table.

“You can change into these. And you should also eat dinner.” He then got a tray with some food, motioning for me to eat it. 

When I’m still not moving, he sighed. “I’ll leave you alone for now, but I’ll be back to get you checked with our pack doctor.” 

“Wait, I have a question! How about my past pack?”

“They treated you like sh*t, and you’re still looking for them?” He asked. “Don’t worry, Alpha Magnus faked your death that they won’t go after you…not unless they’ll see you alive.”  

I nodded as I watched him leave the room. When I made sure he left, I struggled to reach for the food and spoon-fed myself. 

I could feel myself getting stronger and my vision now clearer. As I finished eating, I dressed up the clothes that Dimitri left and saw a mirror from the side.

I glanced at my reflection, seeing my normal ocean blue eyes, which are different too. My right eye has turned red and from my forehead across my cheeks. I could remember the way it burned that night when Darian sliced my face, but now it's fully healed. 

It looked ugly, and I don’t even want to stare at it any longer. 

I didn’t know that I stayed the whole night too in the room, despite being monitored by Beta Dimitri. 

I don’t even have the will to stand up. I have the power now, but what is the use if Darian just betrayed me? 

“You know, we’re not confining you in your room. You are welcome to come out.” Beta Dimitri said from the door after giving me breakfast. 

“I know. I just want to stay here.” I replied.

I could hear him sighing, “Oh c’mon. You need to mingle with the pack. You’re now a part of us. Want me to tour you around?”

I bit my lip, forcing out the words, “But I don’t know anyone.”

There was a pause and a voice of sadness. “Not even me? Aren’t we friends? Come on, I’ll show you around.” 

That was enough to make me open the door and let him tour me. I was curious too since this will be my…new home now. 

Dimitri was shocked a bit but then immediately smiled, bowing a bit before offering me his hand, “Then shall we go, Miss Kamilah?”

I accepted his hand reluctantly, and as soon as our hands met, he gently motioned for me to follow him and he carefully started to walk.  “Expect to get some stares on your way as you’re our new member here…but I hope you won’t mind that?” 

I shrugged at his question, “Depends on their stares.”

He chuckled a bit, “You’re quite funny, eh? But just stay close to me for now to avoid some inconveniences.” 

I looked around..so this is the famous Bloodlust pack. I heard rumors of how gory, bad, and vicious they are to their enemies since their alpha themself is merciless. I expected to even get eaten alive…

But looking at them all, walking around and minding their own business like normal creatures, gave me a bit of comfort. “I hope you’ll adjust well. We don’t bite here, although there are some mischievous ones who’ll poke around for fun, you’ll meet some good ones, I promise.”

I don’t know if Dimitri is even giving me some reassurance with those words but I just nodded. Hopefully, things will be good. 

Some even paused to look in our way just to greet Dimitri and give me a curious gaze. Dimitri just gave them a friendly smile. Seems that everyone here loves the beta as they approach him without even an ounce of fear. it’s not that they don’t respect him enough, but they have enough balance of respect, admiration, and also camaraderie. But I don’t blame them though, even I, a newbie here, instantly felt comfortable around him…He’s pretty.. chill for a beta…unlike my past pack..the Shadow pack...

As much as their alpha is intimidating, their beta here is so friendly to everyone. 

“You’re too approachable for a beta,” I commented without much thought, and he gave me a look. 

“Nice observation there, dear. And I’ll take that as a compliment.” He replied, “I guess it’s just my charms doing the talking? Well, don’t tell this to our alpha, but I just want them to be reassured that I’ll always be here as their brother. I’m second in command, but I don’t want to scare them off as much as our alpha does. I need to be the one who balances things here.” Saying that, he ruffled my hair, “But don’t worry, you can also act friendly around me. I don’t mind.”

I smiled, offering a polite smile at him before going back to observing everything as everyone seems to be working too much,  “What are they doing? Why is everyone busy?” 

“There will be an event later.” Dimitri casually answered. 

I raised my eyebrows, “For what?” I asked nervously. 

“Oh…he didn’t tell you? Well, it's part of our pack rules to welcome new members. Alpha Magnus will be holding a welcoming feast for you…” He simply replied and I blinked. Alpha Magnus…will do that?  For…me? The thought itself gave excitement, uncertainty, and fear. I don’t even know what to feel. Why is he being extra kind to me?