~Alpha Rockan~
I didn’t need a mate, the moon goddess knew this and saved herself the stress of giving me one. All my life I hated a weakness or anything that would make me slow down and having a mate and a child would do that, but these elders won’t listen.
I had one already, my brother Tyris, even though everyone in the world including him thought I didn’t give a fuck about him, I still did, but no one had to know how important he was to me so they wouldn’t want to use him against me.
“Alpha, you might end up going feral just like the alpha of the red lake pack. We can’t afford to watch anything happen to you, you’re like a god to us, what am I even saying, you are our god and our lives are in your hands.” Timothy, one of the elders repeated what they had been saying over the years, but this time he added an example.
I knew his name because of the name tag he had on his chest. I told all the elders to always come with a name tag so I could identify them because I didn’t have the luxury of time to want to know their names or identify them.
They weren’t doing this because they loved me, it was because I was the strongest and most feared werewolf in the world, as a matter of fact even vampires and witches trembled at the mention of my name, so these people didn’t want their protection to go feral, else they’d have preferred Tyris on the throne over me.
“The goddess didn’t give me a mate and you all know this.” I was in a good mood today, so I replied to them as calmly as I possibly could.
“Alpha, you can get a chosen mate. Isn’t that what werewolves without mates do?” Williams, another elder, suggested but it didn’t sit well with me.
“Are you mocking me now Williams?” I growled angrily.
“No alpha, I’m sorry.” He bowed and sat down.
“Fine, I will choose a mate!” I declared to everyone’s surprise. “One of you should give me his daughter and I will accept her no matter what.”
I knew no one in their right senses would give me their daughters, because who would want an evil faceless creature for their child?
“I’m sorry alpha, I would have loved to be in-laws with you but I don’t have a daughter.”
“I’m sorry alpha, my two daughters are underaged.
“I’m sorry alpha, my daughter already has a mate.”
“I’m sorry alpha...”
“Enough!” I snapped and they went mute. “I knew it, I knew this would be it. You don’t want to give me your daughters.” I laughed mockingly at them.
“We’re sorry alpha.” They chorused.
“Can you all talkative old men not be sorry?”
“What... what if we announce to the general public that you will be choosing a mate and everyone should come with their daughters that are old enough?”
“This meeting is over!” I got up and left them there, ‘cause if I stayed for one more second, heads might start rolling on the floor.
I got to my room, removed my mask and clothes. I was about to take off my shorts when my door opened without warning and the only person that would ever have the effrontery to do that in this world was Tyris.
“I can’t remember inviting you to my room.” I said without turning to look at him.
“Well, I’m happy about the outcome of your meeting with the elders, I just can’t wait for you to go feral so I would take over the throne of my forefathers as I’ve always dreamed.
I turned to him in anger, but I couldn’t hurt him physically, he knew this and that was why he barged into my room and spit trash.
“Leave!” I said lowly, but he didn’t budge.
“You can detach my head from my body. Rockan.” He derived so much joy in taunting me.
He was only doing this to make me get a mate, I knew him enough to know whatever was up his sleeve even though we were always at each other’s throat since we were young.
I took a deep breath and took comfort at the edge of my bed. “Whatever.”
My eyes went to the mirror in my room and I saw the scar on my face, reminding me of how reckless I had always been from childhood.
Why on earth would a nine year old boy that hadn’t met his wolf fight a lion with his bare hands? That memory made me laugh.
“Fine, find a mate for you and I. I wouldn’t want a situation where I’ll be insecure about my mate because a mateless werewolf shares the same home as I.” I said and immediately, Tyris left the room looking proud and fulfilled.
It reminded me of how he behaved when we were younger when mom would send him to me and he wouldn’t leave until he got what he wanted and when he got it he’d leave like he just overcame the toughest obstacle on earth.
Mom too was a little afraid of me, but before she died, she made me promise to take care of Tyris like my son.
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After weeks of preparation, it was the D-day, I didn’t know or do anything, but the event was good or maybe a little better than good. though I wasn’t interested.
From the beginning of the event, Marlo my wolf had been telling me my mate was there but I had to suppress the urge of going to look for her, she’d find her way to me. I concluded.
All the girls came and went but my eyes fell on the girl on black, she stood out because no other girl wore a black dress.
Did she do this on purpose because she wanted attention?
And as much as I didn’t want to admit, she was my mate. I noticed everything about her from the moment I set my eyes on her. She was the most beautiful woman I’d ever seen in my lifetime, but she could barely walk well as she staggered like she was a drunk person.
“She isn’t drunk.” Marlo replied in my head. “Now go to her.” He urged me, but I stubbornly struggled with him. My pride was more important than anything else in the world so I had to protect it.
She suddenly looked scared and before I knew it she fell, I wanted to go to her, but I could never do that, or should I?
“Mate.” Tyris said and I knew I couldn’t take it anymore.
“She's my mate!” I declared pointing at her to everyone’s surprise.
“Are you trying to spite me?” Tyris questioned me through the mindlink, I could almost taste his anger.
“She’s my mate.” I repeated it loud and clear.
Confusion masked her features as the crowd started murmuring.
“This event is over, you all can now go home.” I declared.
“Bring her to me.” I commanded and the guards rushed to get her, but Tyris stopped them.
“You can’t do this Rockan.” Tyris said, looking at me with hate and disgust.
“Pay her family handsomely, because she’s no longer going back to them, she’s mine from now till forever.” I declared, to spite Tyris even more.
I knew I was drawing a battle line between me and my brother, but what would be more interesting than fighting with him over a girl?
Denera..His trousers fell down his legs and my eyes widened in horror as different thoughts about what could be happening crossed my mind. Uncle Austin took his shirt off also and I almost believed he was trying to take the wet clothes off before he caught a cold. Aunt Rosa was spending the night at the pack house with Freya so I knew only he was at the main house. Memories of how he stared at me when I served him dinner earlier flashed through my mind and I couldn’t help but whimper. “Uncle, what are you doing here, sir?” My voice cracked as I tried to speak but he kept mute. He held a dark gaze at me making me cower. I knew one mistake and he would beat me till I could not move—so I remained quiet. “Take those clothes off your body,” he ordered and I felt my heart sink to my belly in sadness and disappointment. “I…” I trailed off, losing words as the reality of what was about to happen hit me. I should’ve seen the signs, I did see them but I chose to ignore them. He had alwa
~Denera~After they had finally left, a feeling of relief filled the room, giving me a short time to think.What would I do next? If I ran away, would they hunt me down?Naturally, my eyes looked around the room, trying to find anything that could help me escape. I thought the bathroom was the door Rockan had gone through since I could hear water running in the distance.The room had just one light on, and the curtains were closed. Standing up, I slowly moved towards the curtains, hoping there might be a window with a balcony I could jump from.As I got closer to the curtains, I felt both afraid and determined. If I could find a way out of here, maybe I could get away from the pack and start a new life, away from their threat.Carefully, I grabbed the edge of the curtain, took a deep breath, and pulled it aside. I waited anxiously, looking out the window, searching for a way to escape.As I pulled the curtain aside, I came in contact with the hard wall. There was a large frame hanging
Denera Even in my dizzy state, I finally managed to pay attention to his face. Although he had a mask on, it covered only half of his facial structure, leaving his lips and the left side of his jawline exposed. It reminded me of the musical, Phantom of the Opera. Maybe it was just the drink talking but I was heavily attracted to him like that for some reason. “You look kissable,” I smiled cheerfully, placing my palm on his chest as I stared into his dark eyes. For a moment I saw his gaze soften but it was only for a while and then I saw it turn to something like a glare once again. “Your dress is beginning to reveal a lot,” he pointed out, pushing me back a bit. Was I getting to him?He was sounding like one of those male leads from the dark romance novels I read. The few times I was privileged to read books or see videos on the internet were the most memorable times of my life.The thought of him wanting me only did more to turn me on at that point. So I slid the sleeves of my g
Rockan“Don't do that," I said, pulling her hand away from her face. "I want to hear how good I make you feel."I could feel her body tremble underneath me.Then I stopped, I stood up and watched how she squirmed as she made feeble attempts to push me back down but failed. I was aroused and still found her cute at the same time.In an attempt to rid myself of the restrictions I was beginning to feel, I moved down to the edge of the bed, pulling her towards me. “Come," I said and it was almost as though she couldn’t think for herself anymore. I could feel she was completely aroused and so was I.She settled on my legs, wrapping hers around my waist. Her kisses were urgent, hungry. I could feel her need in every touch, every movement. My hands roamed her body, feeling her warmth and softness against me.Her hands found their way to my briefs, fumbling with the top. She managed to pull it down, and my throbbing cock sprang free. It stood at attention, eager and ready. She couldn't resis
Denera I stirred from my slumber, the sounds of birds chirping outside filtering through the hazy fog of my consciousness. As the sun's rays peeked through a small opening in the curtains, the bright light met my eyes, causing me to frown and blink rapidly.Slowly, I opened my eyes, greeted by the familiar surroundings of the bedroom. However, as I came more fully awake, I realized that my body was not feeling its usual self. A dull, persistent ache throbbed in my head, and my limbs felt heavy and sore.Despite the discomfort, a big, content smile spread across my lips. I couldn't quite remember the details of the night before, but the lingering warmth and happiness on my face told me it had been a memorable evening.Stretching gingerly, I let out a quiet groan as my muscles protested the movement. The soreness was a reminder that I may have pushed myself a bit too far, but the blissful grin on my face suggested I had no regrets.“What the hell is this headache?” I muttered. Rubbing
Tyris I spent the entire night in agony. The sounds drifting through the walls from my brother's chambers haunted me. Each moan and cry from Denera stabbed me like a knife, a cruel reminder that she was my mate too. Yet, there she was with Rockan, the brother I revered and feared in equal measure. The night seemed endless, each passing hour gnawing at my soul with betrayal, anger, and a broken heart. I paced my chambers, unable to find solace in sleep.Morning brought no relief. The first light of dawn filtered through the heavy drapes, casting long shadows that mirrored the turmoil within me. I dressed quickly, donning my usual attire with deliberate precision, trying to mask the storm brewing inside. My mind raced as I prepared for the elders’ and leaders’ daily meeting, a gathering I now dreaded.The pack house was more of a castle, a sprawling fortress with stone walls that had stood for centuries. It was a place of power and tradition, a symbol of our pack's strength and domi
Tyris’ POV“And you are?”“Serena, Serena my lord.” She answered seductively.My fingers met with her hair, it had a semblance of Denera’s. It probably was what caught my attention to her in the first place. The thoughts of Denera’s screams the previous night painted a vivid image in my head, making my anger boil more, and due to that, my grip on her hair hardened and she winced from the sudden change in my countenance. I should’ve been the one making Denera moan like that. “You know why you’re here, right?” I pressed on, forcing her head up so she could look at me. I watched the struggle in her eyes as her jaw tightened from the pain that came from pulling her hair down. “Yes my lord,” she whispered curtly. “And do you fully agree to this?” I pressed on with my questions even when I knew she had no say in it entirely.Even with my rage, I was still a gentleman and I would rather not disrespect another man’s property. Unlike my brother who doesn’t care about the consequences of h
DeneraThe maid stood silently as I ate, her presence both comforting and unnerving. I picked at the food, overwhelmed by the lavish spread in front of me.“Is there anything else you need?” I asked, breaking the silence.“No, my lady,” she replied, her tone respectful but firm. “I am here to assist you.”“Assist me?” I repeated, unsure of what that entailed.“Yes, I will be by your side from now on, to teach you our ways and to serve you,” she said. “I will only leave when the Alpha returns.”Her words surprised me. “And your name?”“Rachel,” she answered, a soft smile gracing her lips. “Shall we begin your day?”I nodded, still trying to adjust to this new life. Rachel led me to the bathroom, where she filled the tub with warm water, fragrant with herbs.As I sank into the water, I felt the tension in my muscles ease. Rachel began to wash my hair, her fingers gentle but firm.“You don’t have to do this, you know,” I said, feeling a twinge of guilt.“It’s my duty, my lady,” she replie
TYRIS POV“What exactly do you want?” Eva hissed.“I want you both to listen to me.”“Well, we’re not interested in whatever you have to say. Is that too difficult to comprehend? I couldn’t deny that I loved everything about Eva, even her shouting at me felt like it was everything I needed but Serena was already in the picture.Why the fuck did I fuck with Serena? Why didn’t I waif? Was it really the goddess’s fault or mine? But if I didn’t get Serena pregnant I probably would never have found Eva because Serena wouldn’t have left the packhouse and if she had done I wouldn’t have noticed her absence. Hell! I had to admit that it was the goddess’s fault not mine. The goddess was just being twisted and cruel to me for no good reason.“Can you leave my house now?” Serena asked, arms akimbo rolling her eyes “Why are you being so difficult, Serena?” I asked, letting my frustration get the best of me and I immediately regretted it, biting my lips for doing too much.“I know men have audac
TYRIS POV “Did you just call her sis because she’s your sister or as friends?” I didn’t know when those words slipped out of my mouth. It was intended as a thought.“Yes. She’s my sister, my big sister. Do you know her?” Eva asked.I knew the moon goddess didn’t mean well for me when she paired Rockan and I to one mate but what I didn’t know was that she wouldn’t give up toying with my life after that.She made Rockan and Denara happy together only to make me suffer heartbreak unnecessarily. I don’t know what I did to deserve such callous treatment from her. But she was being extra mean and unkind to me If she knew she had another mate for me why did she have to wait till I got another woman pregnant before making me meet her and why in the world are they siblings?“You! Tyris?” Serena scoffed.My right hand involuntarily rested on my forehead in frustration. I knew it was over for me.“Do you know him?” Eva asked her sister, confusion obvious in her voice.“I…” I took deliberate st
TYRIS’ POVThe sun peeked through the curtains, casting slanted rays of light across the room. I woke up early, the weight of yesterday pressing down on my chest like a heavy stone. Determination surged through me as I pushed the sheets aside and swung my legs over the side of the bed. Today was the day. I could feel it in my bones. I would find Serena and our unborn child.I had already lost Serena once, consumed by my pursuit of Denera, my first mate. The memories of that time haunted me; the choices I made had led to heartbreak and regret. Now, standing on the precipice of another chance, I couldn’t afford to be distracted by the unexpected appearance of Eva. She was a distraction I didn’t need, and her presence here made it all the more complicated. I had to push those foolish urges aside. As I dressed, I reminded myself of my purpose. Serena was out there somewhere, and I would find her. I had no room for anything else—not now. Once I was ready, I stepped outside into the cri
EVA’S POV Oh my God!“No, no, no, no, no!” I screamed at myself, gripping the curtain in front of me as if it could somehow shield me from the whirlwind of emotions swirling in my mind. My heart raced, pounding against my chest like a drum, while I tried to process what had just happened. “Is there a problem here?” Amanda walked in, her eyes narrowing with suspicion as they flicked over me. I stood upright, forcing a smile that felt more like a grimace. “No, no ma’am,” I replied, nodding abruptly before turning away, desperate to escape her probing gaze. Mate…He was my mate.The realization struck me like a lightning bolt, and my breath caught in my throat. How could this be? Just moments ago, I was going about my mundane life, managing the inn and taking care of my responsibilities, but now this? I could still see him clearly in my mind—the man with the chiseled jaw and broad shoulders, his hair dark and tousled frame, a face that seemed carved from stone. His eyes, a striking
TYRIS’ POV I gritted my teeth and clenched my fists, fighting the overwhelming urge to inhale deeply and drown in her essence. My heart raced, a mix of excitement and fear coursing through my veins. I had never expected to encounter my mate here, in this bustling inn filled with strangers and stories. “Hi?” Eva asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. She seemed to have noticed my turmoil but maintained a very composed demeanor. “Is this your first time here?”I looked up, struggling to find my voice amidst the chaos in my mind. “Yes, just passing through.”“Ah, a traveler then. You picked a lively spot. The Silver Moon Inn has its share of stories,” she said, her smile infectious. “Yeah, I can see that,” I replied, my mind racing. How was I supposed to go along with this? I had come in search of Serena, and here I stood, confronted by the very essence of fate itself. My mate was standing before me, a distraction I had never anticipated. “Are you okay? You look a bit pale,” she s
DENARA’S POV “Rockan…” I called as I sluggishly pulled my eyes open and saw him sitting right next to me on the bed holding my hands in the most assuring way ever.“I’m here little mate. I’m here for you.” He assured me and sealed it up with a forehead kiss.I closed my eyes and smiled. “Thank you babe.”“You shouldn’t do that. I live for you.” He kissed the back of my hand and I smiled, opening my eyes to touch his face, and that was when I saw them…“Luna Danielle! Adrianna?” I looked at Rockan searching his eyes for answers but was too impatient to wait for the answers. “What are you doing here? Am I dreaming?”“You think you are a super-shewolf right?” Adrianna rolled her eyes at me as she hugged me.“Denara, you scared us.” Luna Danielle complained.“I’m sorry… I’ll be careful next time.“Why did you bother to bring them back?” I mouthed to Rockan.“Would you have preferred he let you die instead?” Luna Danielle, whom I didn’t know was reading my lips, replied.“I wouldn’t have
ROCKAN’S POV I rushed outside to see my people being injured and hurt, probably killed by some hoodlums from the goddess knows where.The attack was so secretly arranged that my guards and sentinels were caught unaware and some of them also suffered from the attack.As soon as I got to the scene, my first instinct was to morph and remove all the attackers' heads from their bodies but there were younger kids and women here, some who might be pregnant and seeing a gory sight might be harmful to them.And most of all, I could feel and smell her… Denara, my mate, was here too. She didn’t wait inside like I instructed her to and I wasn’t surprised. It wasn’t like I expected her to stay inside in a situation like this. She was a Luna, a strong one at that.The only way to salvage the situation without making it overly dramatic was letting out my alpha aura to overpower them and that was exactly what I did.I closed my eyes and let my alpha aura flow through me and out in anger. The ground
ROCKAN’S POV “You killed my son.” The crying woman pointed at me accusingly.The guards rushed over with the intention of dragging her out but I signaled them to let her be.“But alpha, they are disrespecting you.” Someone from the crowd shouted.“They’re grieving.” I simply replied. The people didn’t bother to hide their shock at what I said and they started murmuring among themselves.They were probably surprised at my sudden change and how I was now caring and being understanding, which wasn’t very typical of me.Somehow I understood what it felt like to lose a child after Denara miscarried our baby. It wasn’t even a child yet, we hadn’t seen or felt the child or even knew it’s gender yet we felt this much devastated how much more a parent that lost a full grown adult.I felt bad for them but that was it, the mother would have prevented it from happening but she didn’t, rather she left the house in the middle of crisis and chaos for the goddess knows what and I did my best to not
ROCKAN’S POV The elders and the people stood up and bowed as soon as I entered with my mate and remained that way until we had our seats. I made sure Denara sat down first before joining her.“You may now sit.” I said and the people obeyed. Though the seats were not enough for the crowd.“Why are they so many? It feels like all the pack members are here.” I mindlinked Denara and she smiled at me.“They’re worried about their alpha.” She simply replied.After waiting for the goddess knows how long for someone to say something and no one did, I cleared my throat and started, “thank you all for coming and for your support when I was having a hard time.”The people started whispering and murmuring among themselves. That was when I realized they were still in shock of seeing me without my mask.I was already tired of the stares and the expressions I got. I didn’t know the people were so eager to see my face. What for? I wouldn’t be bothered if I were in their shoes though.“Yeah right.” M