Violet quickly hopped into the shower, and after a few minutes, she emerged with a half-wet towel wrapped around her hair. She wasted no time bombarding us with her burning question, “So, how do I become a superhero? And how does the academy help you become one?”Alpha Matthew let out a sigh and handed her a plate of food, saying, “Take the biggest one, my dear. You’ll need all the energy you can get to keep up with our explanation.”“Why, is it going to be that long?” Violet asked with a hint of impatience in her voice.“It’s not going to be long, but it does require a deep understanding. Your cousins, Mila and Mali, are starting at the academy this week. Are you interested in going with them?” Alpha Matthew replied.Violet took a moment to think and then asked, “Will it be fun?”“It’s a blast, honey! You’ll get to explore the terrain, develop your fighting strategies, and take part in some really fun classes,” Alpha Matthew exclaimed. “Is it really challenging?” Violet inquired.
“Listen up, folks!” Alpha Matthew boomed, capturing the attention of the entire room. They all looked up, taken aback by his unbridled rage. “I don’t want to hear another word about this! No matter the reason, if anyone brings it up again, don’t come crying to me when you get kicked out of the Ethereal Hunters!”“Got it, Alpha,” the group replied, their voices trembling with fear.“Hey, babe, let’s not make a scene,” I whispered, tugging on his arm.“How can I not go ballistic when the love of my life is being treated like garbage by her own people?” Alpha Matthew asked me, his anger still simmering.I took his hand and gave it a comforting squeeze. “Let’s focus on Violet’s big day, okay?”Alpha Matthew took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. “You’re right. It’s a happy day for her, and we should celebrate that.”“Yeah, forget about those haters,” I said, trying to lighten the mood. “I’m good, babe. Let’s move on.”“Holy cow, what’s the commotion about?” Hannah exclaimed as she returne
“I’m dead serious now,” I muttered. Alpha Matthew also chuckled mischievously. “I’m serious too because you know the egg we’re talking about is really valuable--” “Stop teasing, man. Look at your wife’s cheeks, they’re blushing like boiled shrimp,” Hannah chuckled. I never expected this afternoon to be so fun and full of laughter. “Alright, I’ll take care of it. Let me call Jake so he can deliver two crates of fresh eggs from the farm,” Alpha Matthew conceded and immediately got up to make the call. “Hannah, you always tease me about Alpha Matthew being naughty lately,” I chuckled as I watched her scoop coffee cookie dough onto parchment paper. “With the full moon coming, they must be getting restless. It’s like they have a hunger for something, like delicious grilled mutton.” “I know, sometimes it’s a little creepy,” Hannah whispered back to me. “Does Mark get rougher during this time too?” I asked, surprised by the possibility. Mark turned his head and flashed us an awkward
“I don’t want to drag this out any longer, my friends. You probably already know why we’ve brought the three of you here to Ethereal Hunters,” Dad’s voice broke the silence after fifteen minutes of anticipation. “We may not know much, but we’re pretty sure you wanna talk about our Nightshade plants,” confidently replied Noah, one of them. “Yes, we’re definitely discussing that here,” Dad replied. Noah looked at Jill and Fern, the representatives of Pack Silver Dagger. “Okay, this might be bold, but spill the beans, Noah! What’s the deal with that plant?” Noah asked.“We just want the tea, Noah. What’s your endgame with growing it? Are you aware of the major risks involved if it’s misused?” we chimed in.“We understand, but cultivating those plants could be our salvation. We’ll make an antidote from Nightshade’s poison,” Fern murmured. “Thinking it’ll be easy to make an antidote from such a deadly poison? Listen, young ones, I’ve seen how even young wolves like you convulse from th
“What’s with their stubbornness? I can’t wrap my head around it. What on earth are they planning?” Alpha Matthew grumbled in the living room.Sighing, I approached him. “Are you still dwelling on it?”“Of course. I’m worried they have malicious intentions.” Alpha Matthew turned to me, attempting to force a smile.“Here we are, in the middle of the night, and you’re still thinking about them. Why don’t you save it for tomorrow, love?” I muttered.“Touché, my dear. But don’t you think they’re just so peculiar?” Alpha Matthew wrapped his arms around my waist and planted a soft kiss on my forehead. “Is Violet fast asleep?”“Out like a light since Mom put her to bed early before they left for Highcrown Walkers.”“I feel guilty for not reading her a bedtime story for the past two nights,
“Why are you so suspicious of her?” Alpha Matthew asked me about it.“Holly?” I asked.“Who else am I talking about?” Alpha Matthew twirled his eyeballs in a whirl.“I don’t know, I just felt she was a little suspicious,” I explained. “Why do you suspect her? Holly is just like Hannah. Before Hannah gave birth to Mali and Mila, she loved children,” Alpha Matthew said. “I’m not thinking that way, Alpha Matthew. Charlotte always gives each warrior a group camp number. But it seems Holly doesn’t know her own group camp number.”“Maybe Holly forgot about that. Sometimes we can forget things like that too, right?” Alpha Matthew stroked my waist.“We’d better go home now,” he continued.I sighed and nodded.As we headed home, Jamien and Charlotte approached us with a sense of urgency. “Alpha Matthew, we need to talk,” Charlotte said, her voice laced with concern. “There’s been a break-in at the farm three days ago.”“A break-in?” Alpha Matthew’s eyebrows shot up.“Yeah, some sneaky rat
“Take a deep breath, love. I promise you we’ll find Violet. Just calm down,” Alpha Matthew tried to reassure me, but my mind was racing.“Look at these bite marks,” Jamien interjected, pointing at the wounds on the victims’ bodies. “Why are there only two holes?”“I’m not sure,” Alpha Matthew replied, studying the marks closely. “It seems like another creature was involved. We need to investigate further.”As more Warriors arrived, Charlotte came back and reported, “Alpha Matthew, everyone is here.”Alpha Matthew addressed the group, “We need to evacuate all the dead and survivors from the academy building. Lay out a long mat for the paramedics to examine them one by one. Three of you are coming with me to find Violet.”“I’ll come with you,” Jamien offered.“No, you stay here and keep an eye on the evacuation. If you see Mila or Violet, rescue them,” Alpha Matthew instructed firmly.“Alright Alpha Matthew,” Jamien nodded in understanding before quickly ushering the Warriors inside.“C
“Mali! Are you okay?” Hannah rushed into the room to see her son lying on the hospital bed. Mali slowly nodded. Hannah then turned to me and asked, “What’s really going on here? Why was there an attack on the Academy? And brother, what’s happening?”Hannah gushed hoping to get the answers from us.“I can’t explain it,” I answered as it was. Hannah glanced at her brother. “I haven’t confirmed everything yet, Hannah.” Alpha Matthew exhaled quite a long breath. “Where’s Mila? Mali should be with Mila,” Hannah’s voice was more aggressive this time. “Well, we’re still trying to find her. Hannah, calm down. You know I can’t just sit back when something terrible like this happens in the territory I lead.”Alpha Matthew tried to calm Hannah down. “Hannah, Mila is my niece. I understand your concern,” he whispered. “But why did you—” “Hannah, I’ve deployed a lot of Warriors to evacuate the area. Mila will be fine, don’t worry,” Alpha Matthew reassured her. “I never expected something
"What on earth are you doing!" I grumbled this time."Oops! I'm sorry, Mum. It seems to be a technical mishap," Violet replied, quickly covering her own mouth in fear.I wiped the greasy cream off my face, which now felt excessively oily due to the explosion. The aroma of curry only made me feel queasier."Are you alright, Mum?" Violet asked, concerned."I'll be fine as long as you stop causing chaos," I growled."I won't cause any more chaos," Violet muttered."Why do you seem more and more like Kylo?" I questioned."Maybe I'm destined to be like him," Violet said before darting away."Hey!""Leave it be, she's going through puberty. She's done a lot in just one week," Alpha Matthew intervened."It's only been five years, and yet everything feels so complicated," I sighed."Indeed, time has a way of presenting us with unforeseen challenges," Alpha Matthew agreed."Seems like our little Violet is becoming quite the character," he added, a hint of amusement in his voice."Yes, indeed.
"How dare you tell me to wake up? Who do you think you are, huh?" I voiced my frustration."Didn't I already mention that I can be sent and play along with human assumptions?" Violet replied."You--""You were sound asleep after basking under the Flower Moon. Don't you know that your energy could go to waste? Get to work and earn your blessings," she grumbled.Suddenly, a firm grip made me wince in pain.I opened my eyes to find Violet biting down on my right arm."What on earth are you doing?" I gritted my teeth."You're so difficult to wake up, Mum," she replied matter-of-factly.I couldn't help but chuckle at her determination. "Well, I should be grateful for your unconventional alarm clock."Violet released her hold, a mischievous grin spreading across her face. "You're welcome, Mum."As I rubbed my arm, a mix of pain and amusement filled my heart. Parenting certainly had its unexpected moments, and Violet's unique ways of rousing me from slumber were a testament to that.With a n
"Grr!" Charlotte growled.It was the first time I had seen Charlotte's wolf form, resembling more of a Himalayan fox."Well, this is quite an entertaining transformation, grr!" Jamien chuckled."Thanks to the brilliant glow of the Flower Moonlight, I feel blessed," Charlotte giggled."GRR!""Who's that?" I asked, bewildered."Perhaps there are other guards undergoing transformations too," Alpha Matthew murmured."It's me, you dolt!""But it sounds like Troy's voice," Alpha Matthew mused."Seems like you're not the brightest wolf either, Matthew. Being a werewolf should make you hear my telepathy," Troy grumbled."Oh! It's a mindlink!" Charlotte squealed.As the realization dawned upon us, we were caught in a blend of astonishment and amusement. The unexpected turn of events added a thrilling twist to the evening, and we couldn't help but embrace the enchantment that surrounded us."Let's enjoy this newfound connection, shall we?" I suggested a mischievous glint in my eyes.Alpha Matth
"I had fun with Violet," Kylo responded."But that's not how you have fun," Kate argued.Kylo lowered his head, seeking our forgiveness. "I'm sorry for causing you trouble this morning. I know everything I did was a big mistake, but believe me, I did it because I wanted you to remember me.""What do you mean, little one?" Alpha Matthew raised an eyebrow."I won't come here again after this because I have to train continuously and think about the future of my Pack," Kylo explained."Are you not going to visit anymore?" Violet interjected. "What about our plans to experiment?""You can experiment on your own, Vio," Kylo replied."I'm too young to experiment without the supervision of someone more experienced," Violet replied."Wait for me until we're both grown up," Kylo confidently answered."But we're werewolves, right?" Violet asked."Well, we are werewolves.""What if we don't meet again after we grow up?" Violet questioned."Don't worry. We will meet again. Let's make a promise in
After the stranger had left, I remained lost in my thoughts for quite some time before finally snapping back to reality and making my way home. As I exited the car, I found Alpha Matthew waiting on the front porch, sipping on a glass of wine that seemed to have materialised from thin air."You look rather sad, my dear. Are you still upset about the roses mishap?" he inquired, his voice filled with concern."Not really. It's just that the car broke down, and it infuriated me. I had to pull over on the side of the road, and luckily, a peculiar stranger was kind enough to help me. If I had called you, I probably would have been stuck in the car for two hours because you never answered your phone," I grumbled, voicing my frustration."Oh, my poor soulmate. But you're alright, aren't you? No unwanted injuries, I hope?" Alpha Matthew set down his glass and proceeded to examine my body, making sure I was unharmed."I experienced a car breakdown, not a robbery," I retorted, rolling my eyes.A
"Why the bloody hell are you here, you little rascal?" Jake bellowed as he yanked the sheep toys out of the swimming pool, clearly annoyed.Alpha Matthew clenched his fists, feeling the anger rise within him, but he bit his tongue, unable to respond.I mumbled to myself, searching for Kylo. "Where in the world is that darn kid?""Mummy! What are you doing over there? Do you fancy a swim on this freezing morning?" Violet shouted as she shuffled over, clutching her milk bottle. "Ouch! Sheep! I want to take a bite!""Violet, have you finished your toast?" I attempted to change the subject, hoping to steer the conversation away from the chaotic scene."I'm all done with my toast, Mum," Violet replied, her tiny voice filled with determination."Then go and put on your school uniform, love. You'll be late if you keep lingering here," I said, gently urging her to move along.As Violet hurried off to get ready for school, I couldn't help but feel a sense of exhaustion. These unexpected encoun
"Where did Judith go? Why didn't she tell us first?" Alpha Matthew asked. "She just picked up Mum and Dad. Nothing suspicious. We're not likely to do anything untoward here." Kylo replied."So, when are you going to replace my favourite flowers?" I interrupted their conversation. "Soon, Madame. I'll discuss it together with Mum. You'll have the pleasure of making Mum's acquaintance. She's a lovely person," Kylo said.I rolled my eyes lazily at this boring topic of conversation. I sighed and quickly approached Dad."Never mind, you better be patient. Kids are so wild sometimes. You have to understand that." Dad mumbled. "I'm always patient, Dad. But sometimes patience has its limits, doesn't it?" I sneered. Dad chuckled and then gently hit my shoulder. "Kylo put the lamb down. Go back home or go rest. Troy willed the lambs at 8," Dad said. "Matthew, it's better to put on your clothes than catch a cold. The air is so cold this morning that it makes anyone shiver." "Right, it's col
“What happened? Why do we need motels all of a sudden?” Judith asked. "Daddy said we need a motel. Shouldn't we be staying at a motel?" Kylo asked. "You don't need a motel, though, and we provided a house especially for guests," Alpha Matthew said. "But we have a lot of members," Kylo said. "Don't worry about it. You know Ethereal Hunters Pack has many members, and it's over 100.000 werewolves,” Mark added. “The room won’t run out because your pack member is too much.” “I don't even understand why my dad told me we need a motel,” Kylo mumbled. “Just tell him that you'd be able to use Ethereal Hunters facilities,” Mark said. “Little Master, I'll reach out to the big master about it,” Judith said. “Well, thanks a bunch, Judith. I appreciate your help,” Kylo mumbled, following Violet to the backyard.“I'm so sorry, Alpha Matthew. I bothered you so much." Judith bowed. "It's okay. Drop it," Alpha Matthew shook his head and raised her glass. We got into a light conversation with
“Ah... It was an invitation for a banquet a day after tomorrow,” Alpha Matthew explained. “How did you know their pack name?” I asked. “Theophile told me they were Scarlet Moon Pack,” Alpha Matthew said. “Interesting, but you never tell me about it," I said. "It's a rush thing, I told you yesterday. Maybe you forgot it," Alpha Matthew said. "Ugh... I have a lot to think about. Maybe I forgot about it," I whispered."Who are you?” Alpha Matthew asked. “Judith.” “Have a seat,” Dad said. Judith sits awkwardly but plays it cool. “Where is your Master?” Alpha Matthew asked. “They'll be here the day before tomorrow. He will be here with Mr Theophile and his wife and a few other packs." "Matthew, why did you hold another banquet after the big banquet?" Dad asked Alpha Matthew. Mark looked so curious but still enjoyed his dinner. A few seconds later, he said, “It's an alliance meeting?” “Yes, it is. Yes, it was a meeting for the alliance." Alpha Matthew confirmed it. "Why are yo