ELEANOR POV
"Mom! Dad! You know how much I hate these suitors! Why do you keep pairing me with them?" I flared at my parents.
It's not like I was the only female wolf that hadn't gotten her mate. There were several females out there! even though I couldn't think of any.
"Young girl, you will stop talking to me like that! Even if you are a warrior, I am still your father and the beta of this pack!" My father bellowed in anger.
It wasn't that I don't respect my parents but whenever they mention those arrogant men coming for my hand in marriage, I can't keep my anger in check.
"I am sorry, Father. Mom, I am sorry I snapped at you both," I apologized, yet not backing down from my decision.
"That's better. You had better start choosing who you want as your chosen mate or else, we would do it for you!" My father said, sternly.
But I didn't bulge at his expression. I wasn't going to be tied down to some arrogant jerk!
" I need to go hunting with my warriors. I am already running late, dad" I said, escaping from their talks.
" Don't think you have escaped, girl!" I heard my father say. But who cares? I am out of there!
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Trudging along with my warriors, I swore I was going to rip someone's head off. How could my parents arrange for another suitor when they knew how much I hated those males and their egos? My anger was so much it reached my inner wolf agitating me even more.
"Calm down, Ely. They are only concerned about you. If only we have gotten our mate, there will be no more suitors," Aria comforted me. The conversations we had in my mind were always comforting.
She was my wolf and the only one that hears and knows the feelings etched in my heart. She had been a source of strength for me and also, may I say she had become my confidant too? That's since Lisa left for the countryside for a visit to her grandmother.
I missed her but then I had so many things to think about too. For instance, the issue of my mate or suitor had been paramount in my parent's every word spoken to me.
"Aria, you know how much I hate those arrogant and perverted males who parade themselves as a male god or whatever. I just need a calm and obedient male as my mate or chosen mate," I told her.
"And what if our mate turns out to be the opposite? Are you going to reject him and pay the price?" Aria asked. I detected a mocking tone but I ignored it.
"The goddess would only grant me my heart's desire, Aria. She knows the type of mate that I want and that fits me too," I responded, shutting her out.
I have had enough of those talks for today. Why was everyone telling me the opposite of what I truly wanted?
Sometimes Aria can be annoying and at times like that, I prefer to shut her out except if it's necessary or an emergency. I knew the moment she resurfaced, I was going to have it hot from her. But who cares? We both have the advantage of shutting each other out!
As I was grinning to myself about my wolf, I heard light footsteps drawing close to me. Without turning around I already perceived the scent of my best friend apart from Lisa.
"Don't think I don't know it's you, Max!" I said, turning around to face him.
"Such a killjoy, Ely. Can't you just pretend for once?" Max asked, throwing me a dirty look.
" A minute off guard can cost my life or ours together. So I can't do that, sweetie," I said, shaking my head.
" I can't believe you have such…"
"Shhhh! I think I heard a sound just now. Everyone, on your guard!" I hushed the talkative Max while sending a mind link to all my warriors.
There was total silence everywhere as my ears tried to pick the direction of the sound.
"Move stealthily in the east-west direction. Kill on sight, if it's a rogue. But wait for my command if otherwise," I ordered.
As I was moving slowly toward the direction of the sound, I suddenly staggered as if I was being struck by an arrow.
" Arrrrrrggg!" I held my chest tightly.
Seeing me in sudden pain, Max, who was closer to me, held me tightly. The pain was excruciating before it disappeared again.
"What happened to you?" He asked, worriedly.
"I don't know, Max but the pain was so excruciating. I can't feel it anymore," I explained, a little confused.
Before Max could respond, we received a mind link from one of the warriors about some group of people surrounding someone. I quickly rushed there alongside Max.
As soon as I got there, my eyes scanned the group of people surrounding the person on the ground. These weren't rogues but were likely warriors from a pack. There was no rotten smell of rogue around.
Just then I perceived a peculiar smell of lavender tree coming from the man who lay on the ground battered and bruised with blood gushing from his body. The scent was drawing me close. Alongside, was anger and pain directed at those people.
I signalled to my warriors to attack without a second thought. My wolf was howling in my head. I knew at that instant that something was wrong. Who was the person on the ground about to be killed?
I didn't give Aria the chance to say anything as I lunged forward with my men, snapping and breaking them into pieces. I guess they didn't realize they were in another territory because they were a little surprised at the sudden attack.
"You wouldn't want to mess with us, you bitch! We are from the Crescent moon pack!" One of the men I assumed to hold a powerful position, sneered.
I could hear the angry growls from my men but I shushed them. All his men were dead. Killed by my fury and my men's anger. I smirked as I drew closer to him.
"Oh! Alpha of the Crescent moon? Who the hell is that? Never heard about him. Have you heard about him, Max?" I asked, my eyes fixed on the man.
" I wonder if he is talking about the son of a bitch that uses tricks in defeating people?" Max sneered.
I saw him clenching his fists tightly but I ignored it. Instead, I drew closer to him with my super alpha speed. He looked startled but that wasn't my business!
" I will spare you so you deliver the message to your Alpha! No one touches anything that is mine!" I whispered in his ears.
Before he could say anything, I knocked him off with a strike on his neck. I didn't want to kill him. I just want to teach him a lesson and also sound a warning to others. But deep down I wondered why I said the last statement.
Mine?
"Take him out of the border and throw him anywhere. I am sure he will relay my message to his Alpha. What a bunch of useless cowards!" I spat out, walking towards the weak-looking man.
ALPHA GREGOR POVOne by one I watched as my ten warriors slumped to the ground. The look of pain and agony etched on their faces. I wasn't any better either as I tried to suppress the wave of anger in my body.What got me angry was the fact that they were slaughtered like chickens while I watched without being able to do anything. "I swear I will fucking kill all of you!" I growled under my breath. You might be wondering why I couldn't do anything. That's because we were poisoned with wolfsbane. How they did it, still baffled me. But I knew it was because of the bastard that sold us out! If I could come out of this alive, I would make sure to wipe out all the people involved in this betrayal. With hatred brimming in my eyes, I sneered at Alpha Jax, the Alpha of the crescent Moon. He was among the most powerful Alphas eyeing my territory. "You think you are powerful when you win with tricks? Aren't you being delusional?" I asked, glaring at the Alpha who got me surrounded. My tone
ALPHA GREGOR POV"I demand to know where the hell I am!" I growled at the girl shaking helplessly at the doorway.I sat upright on the bed naked from the waist up. My heavy chest and back were bandaged from all the injuries I'd sustained during the attack. The girl holding the cup had walking in at the same moment I got up. My confusion and her panic filled the whole room with a thick mist.Some of the water from the cup in her grip spilt from how badly she was shaking. I felt bad for her but I was too disoriented to care if my demeanour gave her a friggin heart attack. She could burst into flames and I would be indifferent."We, the uhm-" she stuttered.Her clumsiness and my confusion enraged me to the point I could feel stress marks appear on my temple. It was obvious she was as clueless as I was."Get me, someone who knows something," I said with a grimace. "Be quick about it!" I bawled enjoying her reaction to my outbursts. There was never a wrong time to strike fear into the hear
ELEANOR POVThe stranger grunted while reaching for his side. Instinctively, I reach out for him thinking he had busted his wounds."Are you hurt? What's happening?" I asked.The minute my hands touched his shoulder, a strange sensation distorted my senses. Everything blurred out for me except the feeling. A feeling that was alien to everything I'd ever felt in my life. A heavy feeling settled in my chest. It morphed into a sharp pain but I did my best to let it move through me. I removed my hands from his body as fast as I could. Immediately I did so, the pain subsided till it was gone completely. He was either a very powerful wolf or my touching him and the pain I'd felt were not related at all. Just a mere coincidence. I checked his aura to confirm and it gave off the scent of a lowly Omega. That was when it hit me. This strange man was my mate. The scent I got from him was undeniable.My mate! I thought in a frenzied state.Why?I decided to keep my discovery at the back of my m
ALPHA GREGOR POV"What's your name?" She asked stopping just by the doorway.The grumpy red-haired guy stopped to like a loyal lapdog which I convinced myself he was.I thought about her question for a while. There was no reason for her to be ignorant as to the name of the Alpha of her enemy pack. She'd definitely know my name even though it was clear she had no idea what I looked like. Telling her my real name would be foolishness on my part and I was no fool."I'm Garrett," I said holding my breath and steadying my heartbeat."Hmmm... Garrett." She said grinning at me.Her smile twisted my insides as if my innards had been fed to a shredder."I'll be seeing you soon." She left with that.I rested back on the bed.There was no doubt that she was powerful. I could feel the strength oozing off her being while she was sitting close to me. As sleep took me away, my thoughts stayed on Eleanor.ROUGHLY A MONTH LATER...ONE COLD EVENINGI waited just outside the door with my arms crossed. My
Taking one last look at Max who lay on the ground unconscious, I shrugged my shoulders before carrying my mate."Joey, I just hope she forgives me," I muttered softly to my beta.But trust that idiot! He would never be an encouragement. I know he was going to take pleasure in mocking me for a while. "I don't know, man. She looks tough! How about I bet that the first thing she would do was punch that pretty face of yours?" Joey remarked, stifling his grin. I glared at him. I wondered what type of friend he was. He was supposed to be giving me hopes but he was bent on mocking me instead. "Wipe that grin off before I wipe you off myself!" I said, throwing him a dirty look.That did the trick as he quickly shut his mouth and followed me meekly, my mate lying unconscious in my arms. I knew she won't wake up anytime soon but I want to get home as soon as I can.I don't want to give room to any mistakes. There was only one thing on my mind right at that moment. I just wanted to leave as s
ELEANOR POVI opened my eyes slowly and quickly shut them back due to the reflection of the room. Somehow I felt something was off. I slowly removed the blanket covering my body and realized I was still in my warrior attire."What the fuck happened to me? Why would I fucking sleep with my…"I was wondering what happened when something clicked in my head. I tried to pick the flashes but then everything went blank again.I looked around the room and realized something was different. This was not my room and surely not Max's room either. Sometimes I sleep over at his place especially when I want to escape my parents' nagging. I was in a different environment cause none of the rooms in my pack are decorated like this either. And the air was quite different. My nose tried to pick up whatever it could take but I swear I haven't come across such a place before. "Could I be dreaming? But it's so real and where is Garrett?" I mused to myself.At the mention of my mate's name, it seemed I was
I felt his hand leave my hair as it slid down to my boobs. He began to massage one of my boobs with his hand as we continued kissing passionately."Arrrrh…ahhhhh." I moaned in between the kisses.My moans and his groans filled with ecstasy filled the whole room as it seems we just can't seem to get enough of each other.The kiss became intense, and our tongues went into a battle for dominance, but then he won as I had to take a rest. "I want you," I said in almost a whisper, but I know he must have heard me clearly."I want you too, baby," He said, smiling faintly. Then I bounced my ass up and down his erect dick to prove my point. "Vixen." He said, chuckling. I was ready to be his vixen only. Then he captured my lips in another hot steamy kiss filled with so much love and passion. The kiss alone was able to convey our unspoken feelings for one another.But then I want him… inside me, again but this time I was going to be in charge. "You've given me so much pleasure, it's my time
Gregor POVI watched as Jessie's face turned pale as she stared into space, immediately, I dropped the bombshell of me meeting my mate. She looked shocked and… disappointed? Why would she be or I think I was being too observant due to the happenings."Are you okay, Jessie?" I asked, touching her shoulders. " Oh, Gregg! I am just… worried about you. I… you know how you always talk about mates being someone's weakness and that they… they would be the death of you.." She stuttered, avoiding my gaze.That's right. I once had the notion but not for someone like Eleanor. She was damn tough and a great warrior. How could such a person be a weakness?"Yeah. But not for my warrior mate. The only thing I am afraid of is the fact that I would soon be chopped off by her," I said, chuckling. I looked up to see Jessie looking at me. I could see concern written all over her face though something in me tells it wasn't a genuine concern but I trust Jessie, she wouldn't want to do something that will
Eleanor POVAfter the event we went home, on getting home I was hoping to be in the hands of my mate or possibly have a taste of him when I remember he has not rested from the journey he went on.I became angry at myself for being selfish at this moment. Surprisingly, he picked me up in a bridal style. My anger vanished into thin air as I crossed my hands around his neck."How about making a mini us." He asked, as he teased my nose with his.I was so ashamed to answer him as I buried my head on his neck cranny after nodding my head slightly. We entered his room and he placed me gently on the bed like a gentleman that he is.He kissed me and I responded hungrily. I have been starving since he went on his journey and this is the time I want to be filled with his passionate love making.He gently unzipped my dress as he tasted my neck with his tongue, digging his cannie into the exact mark on my neck he made last Time. Throwing my cloth on one side of the room as he stared at me only in
Alpha Gregory.I was surprised at how my mate got here before me. I turned to search for the voice that spoke to me but I was in for another surprise.I stared at the image of my mate being chained on her two hands sideways with a wide animal that kept going in circles. I tried not to fight the animal as I was looking for a way to break the chain. I felt a sharp pain on my stomach then it happened that the alligator used his tail to wipe me on my stomach then he snarled at me.The pain was beyond ordinary, I waited a little bit for the pain to reduce but it seems the pain on my stomach would be permanent.I hit my hand on the floor facing the huge alligator, my eyeball turned to that of my wolf same as my finger turned to that of my claws. We kept moving in circles till I jumped on his back digging my claws into his neck that had no sharp edges.Out of pain the alligator hit his body on the floor with much pressure which made me fly higher hitting my back on the wall which made me s
Eleanor POV.I was confused on how I would start addressing them but I know I will have to do it anyway I can. I stood before the hefty warriors and began to speak."This may not be our last fight but definitely it will be for some of us, we are going to fight as one body not as individuals." I said, staring at them before I continued."Use tonight to spend some memorable time with your loved ones, the moment we are out of here then we are facing our death without thinking about anyone at home. It is a fight for freedom, for our family and for ourselves at large." I shouted at the top of my lungs, raising my hands up."Any questions?" I asked the moment I stopped addressing them."We heard that Alpha Jax never loses a fight without tricks. How are we going to overcome that without losing to him?" One of the warriors asked, after raising his hands up. I didn't think about that part for a moment so there was no answer I could give at that moment to ease the tension grewing in their mid
Alpha JaxI yelled at my guard, none of them were able to replied instantly they all bowed their head, I went to were they were kneeling raising the head of Ken by using my finger to raise his jaw up."Why did you come back without completing the mission?" I asked angrily."The whole place was deserted, we couldn't find anyone so we burnt their houses after searching everywhere for them." Ken answered.I was happy they didn't return without doing anything. At least something was done. Let's see how they would be able to cope when they find out that their houses have been burnt to ashes.I dismissed all of them, I went to inspect everything going on for the preparation of the war. Everything was all intact, those training were training so hard, those making the sword and the rest were equally doing it as well.Being satisfied with everything going, I decided to go for a run on my four legs because it has been long. I went for a run so I ran as my feet can take me into the woods.When I
Kyle POVI placed my lip on her inorder to make her calm which I achieved. When she got herself she pushed me away from her, sitting down on the seat as she tapped her feet on the floor.I stared at her like a lost puppy. I was confused about letting her be or persuading her to understand me but if she blew my cover of where I kept those missing people I won't blame her.I refreshed myself, dressed up and she was still in that mood. Will she ever come out from the shock of what she saw earlier? Therefore I went to her, raising her chicks up and keeping an eye contact with her without blinking."Diana, you have not said anything since we arrived." I tried to make conversation with her."I don't have anything to say to you besides you would end up doing what is in your mind. Tell me what is the point of talking to you?" She yelled.I understand her pain, anyone in her position will do the same, I hope she won't run away from me because of this. My wolf was silent all through this period
Eleanor POVI was covered with kisses by Maria, despite trying to make her stop she refused. She held my hands firmly and I began to imagine myself and my mini me.I was surprised at my own thoughts, not for once has it ever crossed my mind. The day my mom once mentioned about it, I flamed up but here the feeling is heavenly that I wished everything would end soon.There was a woman and a man standing before whom I believe Should be their parents. I raised my head up meeting their eyes which they remove by bowing their head."There is no need for you to stand here watching us, join others in the room, dining would be served as soon as possible." I said, smiling at them."We are grateful for your kind gesture and we didn't know how to appreciate you even in the future." Ezekiel's father muttered in appreciation."I am happy you are here with your family, that is what matters a lot, I don't want you to think much or blame yourself for not being able to defend your family as the man of t
KYLE POV.When I saw everything had ended for the meantime, no shadow, and no scary wolf creature. The circy heart I collected and the one Eleanor collected was well placed in a liquid jar which was tightly sealed so that no one would be able to make use of it to create another monster wolf.I was sure that everything was put to place before searching for Diana, it was easy to find her because everyone was still hoping and waiting for the Alpha to return safe and sound.I really need to show Diana who I am and if she accepts me that way then I would not have issues marking because marking her without her knowing my identity does not suit me well.I want her to know who I am before claiming her to be mine forever and I hope it works out well for the both of us."Diana, do you have any spare time?" I asked."Sure, hope all is well with you?" She asked in return.I stretched out my hands to hands luckily she placed her hands on my hands. I led to my chamber, making her float in the air a
ALPHA JAX POVAt the snap of my fingers, my guards brought in Ezekiel's family. Ezekiel wanted to go to them but I blocked his view from reaching them as I stared at them."Tell me, what you know besides I am curious on how you were able to leave your pack at this critical moment without being caught." I said to Ezekiel."It is easy for me to escape because the guards were all busy protecting us from the creature that invaded our pack."I went closer to him, I allowed my Alpha aura to fill the whole room since he seemed not to be afraid. I stared at his face for a long time then back to his family and I dragged his sister by her hair."That is painful." Ezekiel's sister screamed"Only your big brother can save you from this painful moment." I said mockingly."Fine, I would say everything I know about Alpha Jax and his journey but you have to let my family leave here alive." Ezekiel said emotionless.I stared at the young boy who is trying so hard to save his family from my hand. What
Alpha Gregory.The moment the X signs disappeared, I was full of Hope that the road would be clear just for me to see many arrows which were planted on the floor.There is no place one can place a foot except placing it on the tip of the arrow and that means we have to lose our blood before getting to the place."All of you would have to wait here for me until I return." I said to my guards"I don't think that would be possible." Phillip replied."Why do you think so, Phillip?" I asked."Well, Luna asks me to look after you and I promise to do it for us." He said seriously, earning a sarcasm laugh from us."...And you think, you can do that?""Alpha, I know you to be the strongest of all Alphas but please don't let me stay behind." He pleaded.I looked at Philip, I didn't know what to say, I took a deep breath before matching my feet on it. The pain was excruciating that I grunt and yelled at the same time.I kept more without turning back to check if Phillip and others followed until