CHAPTER 1

CASPIAN'S POV

«Caspian?I will never forgive nor forget the fact that you were present but you didn't save me."my brother Atticus said standing in front of me in his younger version. His pale lip twisted evilly.

“But what If I couldn't Atti? What if I tried but I couldn't?"My younger version pleaded.

“It doesn't matter anymore. It's in the past" he roared and I shivered.

“But if it is all in the past then why can't you forget?" my younger self asked worried.

“Someone else could have done it and I will have forgotten but you Caspian, you are my blood. For to that reason, I can't forget, and believe me brother you have to pay"he finished in a cold voice.

Before his laughter reverberated while he disappeared.

A chill traveled down my spine and I opened my eyes only to realize, I was having my usual nightmare. It was just a nightmare less scary than others.

My name is Caspian di Luca, Alpha of the Rising Stars pack. My parents Ashton and Katana di Luca are known for their unique skills with sword fighting.

I became Alpha at 18 then conquered almost 7/10 of packs in Europe. At 25 today I am one of the most feared and respected alpha. I was supposed to be contented and happy but all I felt was loneliness and remorse.

Worst I felt like I failed to save the most important person in my life “my twin Atticus".

Rolling on my bed, my feet landed on the marble floor while I sat on the bed my trembling hand tightening on the soft white bedsheet.

I lifted my head to stare at his large framed picture on the wall.

Atticus di Luca was my twin and contrary to other siblings we shared the strongest bond.

We both had green eyes and brown hair.It was always a game to identify one of us. Unfortunately, one evening while we were playing in the garden, Men came out of nowhere and kidnapped him. My little world crumbled.

My young brain had remembered them and they haunted me for years. I was so broken that I swore to one day make them pay for it. But my brother had become a nightmare. As years passed, the kidnappers were nowhere to be found.

All I could do was blame myself for everything that happened. Still staring at his picture I wondered if he was still alive. If he was alive then while will he keep hunting me? It remained a mystery.

Standing up, I paced to my bathroom to take a shower and prepare myself for the day.

When I came back to the room, an Omega's scent lingered in the room. My well-dressed king-sized bed had a business suit laid neatly. Still dripping, I took my time to dry my hair.

Then a knock sounded on the door.

“Enter" I answered in my usual calm voice.

My beta's scent filled the air. I turned to find him in jeans and a blue T-shirt. His dark hair was still wet.

“Alpha, good morning. How are you?" he asked smiling.

I raised a brow at him wondering why he was so happy. He and I became best friends over the years we passed together as alpha and beta.

He was the only one who could tease me without getting his head snapped off his shoulders. I continued dressing and asked:

“I am okay Aslan. What makes you so happy?"

“Well, your mom brought a faraway cousin for the weekend."I remained silent. Was Mother trying to play matchmakers again?

“What is her name?"I asked still controlling my temper while I pretended to be fixing my hair in front of the mirror.

“Erica. She was so eager to see you again. I wondered why ?" he continued in a teasing voice.

I ignored him, after tying my laces I stood up and asked:

“What is our program for today?"

“We have a meeting with the human billionaire "

“Derick Ferguson? I thought he had refused our terms"

My pack as the wealthiest pack had large companies. I as an alpha owned mines and that attracted humans. It made us interact with humans easily, and it was our source of income.

“Don't worry I took care of that. Then we have to meet alpha Denise and his beta. He wants a partnership with us."

I stared at him in silence then said:

“Anything else?"

“You were supposed to meet the alpha of the blue moon pack but your mother cleared your schedule so that you could spend time with Erica"

Finally, my question was answered. It was a setup again by Mother.

Remembering to keep my temper in check I smiled:

“Let's go for our meeting first."

“What is this evil smile? Please you have killed 4 girls this week already. If you want to kill this one, Better inform the Luna that you aren't interested"

Ignoring him, I turned and headed for the door and I felt his presence directly behind me.

We walked through our luxurious and modern corridor then downstairs to find Mother sitting with Erica taking their breakfast.

I remember her as a girl with blond hair and blue eyes. But today, she had black hair, her blue eyes still intense as ever.

Mom stood up, walked to me then hugged me;

“Erica has come to meet you, behave"

I remained quiet as the girl moved forward and smiled seductively:

“oh, Caspian.It is good to finally see you again"

Keeping my lips tight I whispered:

“It is good to see you too Erica. If you will excuse me, I have a meeting now"

Ignoring my mother's protest, I took long strides with Aslan following behind closely.

My driver opened the door for me, I slid inside.

My stomach chose that moment to growl,

Oh no! I was hungry.

Aslan who sat beside me couldn't hide his smile.

Fifteen minutes later we reached the company, and I headed for my office.

As usual, everyone was busy just like I preferred.

When I entered, the slight bearing of the neck by each member of my staff was ignored.

I entered the lift while Aslan stopped to bring food for me. Checking my watch, I still had an hour for my meeting so I headed to my office.

My secretary Aline whom I had employed two weeks before was nowhere to be seen but her scent was faint in the air.

Wondering where she could have gone to, I headed to my office and pushed the ion door open after putting in the code.

The scent of my secretary finally welcomed me causing me to choke after smelling her arousal.

“What the hell ?"I mumbled still trying to help myself from choking to death.

“Aline sat on the table her bare back to me and her black hair held into a bun.

I stepped forward and realized she was naked. Her blue clothes and underwear lay on the floor.

Then It dawned on me that she sat on my work laptop.

She turned and smiled at me:

“Good morning alpha.Like what you see?"

Goddess Luna, the atmosphere was so pungent.

Looking around the room to see if I could have water I said:

“Aline I would pretend as if I did not see you. Wear your clothes and go back to your duty post"

“Come on alpha. You know you like what you see just come and have a taste." she insisted.

I turned to her to see her play with her nipples:

Finally, for the first time in the day, my wolf Delius spoke:

“Kill ! Destroy!. She has no respect"

She came down from the table and headed my way taking her time for each step:

“Make me a woman alpha. That is all I asked of you.Don't you want to taste?"

At this rate I felt like being strangled, I wondered why her arousal was this pungent.

I smiled and her face darkened:

“Who will hate to taste such a beautiful body such as yours?"I muttered caressing her neck to which she made the mistake of baring it to me.

My teeth elongated and I plunged them into her soft neck. I smelled her fear in the air but it was too late to stop me.

My claws elongated, I used them to break her spine as I tore her throat open with my canines.

Her blood oozed out soaking my tuxedo.

The choking smell suddenly started fading while her lifeless body lay on the floor. I released a heavy breath. Goddess Luna, this felt better.

Before I could go to the restroom, Aslan entered holding a plastic bag.

When he saw her on the floor his smile vanished:

“What did you do Caspian? What the hell did you do?"

“Please dispose of this trash and no one should come to this office for now"I ordered firmly taking the bag from his hand.

He was stunned. I asked myself why.It wasn't the first time it was happening. I wasn't a bad person either, I just hated repeating myself.

I went to my private restroom, removed my clothes, and had a shower, then came into my dressing room to wear clean and clear clothes.

I came back to my office to find everywhere clean as I had ordered. Her scent was still faint in the air.

Aslan was pacing the room, when he saw me he sat down:

“What did you do that for? What did she do?"

Before I could answer my phone rang and I picked:

“Hello. I have good news for you"Alpha Anderson's voice said at the end of the line.

“Anderson. What good news can you have for me this morning?"I asked calmly.

“You have visitors precisely the blue-eyed rogues.

They will be there by tomorrow morning. They are coming for the mission on our case."

“When you said someone could do the work, I never expected them to be rogues. Those people don't follow the rules. I won't like disorder in my pack . What if they can't handle it?"

His chuckle surprised me:

“We are talking of the most dangerous group of rogues. As for handling the case, they handled the “‘Claudius and the ‘Katanga' case. I am wondering if you aren't the one who will be able to handle that woman"

“A woman?"I asked baffled.

“Their leader is a woman. So she gave her rules;

They hate dogs,so no dogs.

They don't eat anything concerning mollusks.

They hate disrespect, so remember to warn your pack members, please. I had difficulties in convincing her. So you better consider my pleas."

“Ok, I have heard you. Is there anything she needs?"

“She will give her orders when she reaches your territory. Can I count on you?"

“Yes. I will do my best to help. Thanks for taking action as soon as possible."

“No need for that brother. We are all losing our pups, and this is dangerous as they are just innocent souls. I have to go, greet Aslan"

Anderson was an ass sometimes, but he cared for the werewolves' welfare. And that made us friends.

I turned to Aslan whose face was full of worry:

“What is wrong alpha?" he asked slowly.

“Prepare the northern suite, we have visitors. Then Please search for a PA for me."I ordered. I sat down my brain still replaying what Anderson had said: “A woman was the one who had solved the Katanga case? The most dangerous werewolf we have ever known? Then this lady seems rather interesting"

“Alpha I suggest you eat. You have ten minutes before your meeting"I looked at him and then said:

“I will tell you later. Let's head for the meeting room, I lost my appetite,"

We finally headed out, my heart racing. Who was this woman?