As I walked through the town of Nashville with Zaza and my guards, I could smell the fresh air and the natural nature of the town. I was very happy to be home. From my hotel to the conference hall was a walking distance and I loved it. I was glad to be in my town once more. A lot has not changed, both the people and the town. The people did not know me anymore and that pleased me.I could smell and feel a lot of them throwing gazes at me. Most of them had not seen a lady, dressed so richly and guarded by hefty-looking handsome men. Yes, I chose my guards very carefully as I wanted them to look intimidating and handsome.The conference door opened, and I was ushered in alone. I sat close to the exit door as I did not want to disturb the meeting. It was a meeting of the Alphas in the district. Alpha Jo had called for a meeting aimed at defeating our common enemy, the bandits.After his opening speech, I watched as he set his gaze on me. I was not sure that he recognized me. But as he wa
The other Alphas were waiting for us. They could not hear us, but they could see that I was not afraid of their intimidation. I was not ready to reveal that I was Alpha Ayar. They must respect me as an Omega.My ex-husband, who rejected me at my wedding, was still looking at me in shock. He could not believe that I had challenged him. The only female that had ever done so was Maria, his sister.“Could you please follow me? I want to introduce you to the other Alphas,” Alpha Jo said.I stood up, raised my gown a little, and followed Alpha Jo. It looked like the longest walk I ever took. The distance was short, but my steps were heavy. All eighteen eyes were on me. I tried to keep my composure. I managed to stand in front of them and by the side of Alpha Jo.Alpha Jo took a glance at me before introducing me. “Fellow Alphas,” he said, as he took another look at me, then continued. “We have in our midst an emissary from Alpha Ayar. He decided to send us this lady. I am sorry I did not ge
HOW IT ALL STARTED FIVE YEARS AGO Five years ago, the scent of oppression lingered in the air, and the howls of omega werewolves echoed with a haunting sadness. Among them, I, Ava, navigated a world defined by the harsh hierarchies that categorized us. I was determined that we would be free from the oppression of other werewolves. My parents never saw that and wanted all omega werewolves to be submissive. As an Omega werewolf living on the outskirts of Nashville Town, I had grown accustomed to the whispers of disdain and the condescending glares from those who deemed themselves superior. The Downtown, where my kind resided, was a realm of perpetual shadows, shrouded in the lingering echoes of prejudice. “Who is that?” I asked, moving towards the door. “ You know who he is, Ava, please give him what we owe,” my father said. My father is the leader of our clan and I consider him too weak to lead anything. At the age of nineteen, one would have thought I was too young, but what we a
The aftermath of our encounter with the bandits left a lingering unease in the air, casting a shadow over the once serene woods. As Alpha Jo and I made our way back to Nashville Town, I couldn't shake the feeling of foreboding that clung to me like a second skin. I knew Downtown was in imminent danger and the likelihood that my father would do nothing is almost certain. I had to find a way to warn the Omega clan that we needed to wake up. I have seen these bandits fight and they fear no one. The streets of Downtown buzzed with activity, oblivious to the dangers that lurked in the shadows. But beneath the façade of normalcy, I sensed a palpable tension, a silent acknowledgment of the lurking threat that had pierced our tranquil existence. How did the news spread this fast? I had just left the woods. “You need to stop playing around with Alpha Jo, I don't like where this is headed to,” my father said as I approached our fence. “He is my soulmate and my Alpha and you think I am playin
“Marry you?” was what came out of his mouth, as if he was not expecting the last phrase of words I uttered. “Ava come on, is this not too sudden? Let's think about it.” The tension hung heavy in the air as Alpha Jo and I stood face to face, the moon casting its pale light upon our conflicting emotions. In the quiet solitude of our shared space, the weight of unspoken words pressed upon us, threatening to fracture the fragile bond that bound us together. "I don't understand, Jo," I began, my voice tinged with frustration and longing. "You say we are soulmates, that our hearts beat as one, and yet you hesitate to take the next step." “I am sorry Ava, can this wait for some time?” he asked. “No! My dear, not this time,” I replied. “Ava, my love, what do you want me to say?” He asked. “Jo dear, I thought we had a connection. I thought the moon goddess only confirmed what we thought of ourselves. I know we are in love. You are Alpha, no one is stopping you,” I said. Alpha Jo's brow f
“Jo, I think something is wrong with Maria's immediate acceptance. You have to agree with me that it was unlike her,” I said sitting down beside him in my father's quarters.Alpha Jo was not moved by the statement. It was like he was expecting me to say something like that. “Were you expecting something different?” He asked.I turned towards him, I did not know how I was feeling towards the whole situation. “Yes, like a ‘no’ before her ‘yes’ or just silence without any answer,” I said. I knew Maria did not like anyone from my clan, except maybe for my father, whom she uses at will to fulfill her will.“Well, I am glad that she exceeded your expectations. You think too lowly of her, she is a lovely person,” Alpha Jo said.I smiled. Maybe it was true, and he was correct or maybe she was changing. I could still not bring myself to believe that. Maria is the superior law in Nashville. A very cunning and vile person, how come she changed? And to crown it all when an Omega wants to marry he
The rustling leaves whispered secrets as Alpha Jo and Maria approached me, their figures silhouetted against the moonlit night. I was disturbed at the sight of them at first. Maria would not give me any chance to explain myself to Alpha Jo. She had such an intimidating presence, and she knew how to use it.I was surprised yet grateful as I watched Maria's eyes reflect a glimmer of remorse, her presence an unexpected balm to soothe the wounds of the past. I did not know what to make of it as Maria and Alpha Jo stood in front of me."Ava," Maria's voice trembled with sincerity, "I come to you with a heavy heart, seeking forgiveness for the pain I've caused." I don’t think she caused me any pain, I just felt she was scheming, and I still feel that though I was glad that she had pleaded for forgiveness.Her words hung in the air like a delicate melody, resonating deep within me, thawing the frost of resentment that had settled between us. With a soft smile, I nodded, welcoming her into a
The night air crackled with tension as the bandits descended upon Nashville Town, their calculated assault leaving chaos and destruction in their wake. With Alpha Jo at my side, we stood as guardians of our home, our determination unwavering as we faced the looming threat.Alpha Jo and I stood shoulder to shoulder, our backs pressed against each other as we faced the onslaught together. The moon cast its silvery glow upon us, illuminating the determination etched upon our faces as we prepared to defend our home.With a swift motion, Alpha Jo unsheathed his blade, the metal gleaming in the moonlight as he wielded it with deadly precision. Beside him, I mirrored his movements, my own weapon poised and ready as we moved in perfect harmony, our movements synchronized as if guided by an unseen force.As the first wave of bandits charged towards us, we met them head-on, our blades flashing in a deadly dance of steel as we fought side by side. With every strike, every parry, we moved as one,