FREYA POV
Today was the annual fair. An event that brought various packs close to celebrate together and strengthen alliances further. It was usually a busy day during the fair. Servants would scurry around just to make sure everything was prepared. Gamma leaders would make the pack warriors practice in case there was any form of attack on the pack. But that rarely happened.
"Freya, the Alpha requested for you to clean his room. You must not keep him waiting" Lydia said looking less than pleased. She muttered something under her breath but I was unable to catch it. I didn't bother to dwell on it. I made my way to Ace's room. I was excited to see him. I missed his warmth and comfort.
I opened the door to find him shirtless and looking out the window. My face suddenly became warmer. As if noticing my presence he turned, a bright smile growing on his face.
"What are you doing over there? Come closer," he said. As I came closer I noticed his eyes looked darker, hungrier.
But it was gone just as soon as it came, like it was never there. I wondered if my mind was playing tricks on me.
"Which one do you think would look better on me?" he asked pointing to the bed. I came closer and picked the black one up, turning around I saw him standing close to me.
"Black always looked good on you." I said looking down. His effect on me was stronger today. I should make haste with the cleaning and leave. As I was about to pick up the cleaning materials, Ace held my hand coming closer to me.
"How have you been, Freya? It feels like ages since we've talked. I've missed you" He said eyes moving to my neck and his breathing growing rapid. Like my neck somehow fascinated him.
"Are you okay, Ace?" I asked, worried. Suddenly his expression changed, like a switch was flipped and he kept a little distance from me.
"Of course, Freya, I'm just a bit tired. I spent most of my time with my mother. Learning what it is that was expected of me today. It was exhausting to say the least.
"My brother knew all of this already. I have to learn since I've already stepped into the role he was supposed to take." He said. I remembered his brother, Rogue Kye. No one ever talked about him so I never got the facts about how he was exiled. I came closer to Ace and touched his shoulder he seemed to become suddenly tense as he looked down at me.
"You should rest before the fair. I know you'll do perfectly. You're already doing wonderful as Alpha. What's a few more packs to tame?" I said smiling and looking up at him." Suddenly Ace held my face, his hand stroking my cheek, eyes looking at my neck again. What was he doing?
"Freya" he whispered my name silently as he moved close to inhale my scent. I should leave, this shouldn't be happening. What has come over me? What has come over us? A little noise from the door made me move away from Ace. It was Darren. I quickly bowed my head down and left the room with the supplies and running as fast as my legs could take me.
ACE POV
"What was that?" Darren asked.
"Nothing," I said flatly.
"Ace" he said
"Not now. We have a lot to do before the fair," I said wearing my clothes and leaving the room, Darren right behind me.
The fair had started in full swing, pack leaders associating with each other and forming deeper aliances. I was sitting with my mother, Ralia and her father Yuri, second in command to pack warrior leader.
"I'm sure you're as excited as my daughter about your upcoming nuptials, aren't you, Alpha?" He said, deep respect radiating off him. Ralia looked at me, a smile on her face. My mother spoke after.
"Thanks to the moon goddess for choosing such a wonderful girl as my son's mate. Your rule together as Alpha and Luna of this pack will be one of great strength." She said with pride in her voice. I was listening until my eyes drifted to Freya; she was with her mother and the other servants, serving drinks to people.
I smiled a little. Today was a close call. If Darren hadn't arrived, I might have done something incredibly stupid. Ralia noticed my gaze and touched my shoulders making me look at her. Her eyes looked hurt.
"I would like to take a walk with you, Alpha Ace. Would you indulge me" she said. I nodded my head. We both excused ourselves from the table and took a walk not far from the fair.
"You were looking at her again," she said.
"Ralia," I said.
"I am your mate, Ace. I accept that Freya is your childhood friend. But I don't understand why your eyes are on her all the time. You should be focused on me. I should drive you wild. But it's like I don't and I just don't get it." She said.
"I don't as well, trust me." I said.
"I just feel a stronger connection to Freya. I'm confused about it. You're my mate and it should be you, but I feel nothing when we're close." I said and saw her face transform to one of pain.
"Just reject me, Ace. Reject me as your mate and save me from the pain of an unhappy marriage with you, a marriage with no connection!" She said sobbing.
"Ralia, I..." Before I could finish my sentence I felt a sharp pain in my abdomen. It was an arrow. But not just any arrow; it was covered in wolfsbane.
"Ace! " Ralia screamed.
"We're under attack! Assemble the pack warriors and get the Alpha and his mate to safety!" Gamma Devon screamed.
That was all I heard before everything went dark.
FREYA POV The pack warriors, all led the servants and little pups to safety while the leaders of the packs were taken to the upper chambers. I was less worried about myself. Ace was in danger. The attackers had wolfsbane according to what I heard. I just wanted to see him and make sure he was safe but that wasn't possible. Mother hugged me as we both sobbed in fear together."I hope your brother will be safe," she said as I hugged her tighter.THIRD POVThe Pack warriors managed to fend off the attackers, it was revealed that the attackers were Rogues. The damage done was much. Some warriors were taken down because of the wolfsbane and some servants were killed before they could make it to safety. Injured warriors were taken to be treated. The wolfsbane made it harder for them to heal fast. Ace lay on his bed, sweating and immobile as his mother lay next to him. He got most of the damage since it went straight through his abdomen, thus affecting him more. The sage entered the room
FREYA POV It was today, the day Ace and I were to become one. Bound to each other! The day of our nuptials.The past two days were busy for the whole pack, between making efforts to find out how to get the rogue werewolves responsible for the attack and preparations for the wedding. Things have been hectic. But today the pack decided to put the former under the rug in the mean time and concentrate on the latter."You look beautiful," I heard my mother say behind me. I looked at my white gown and I brushed my hand on the dress."Thank you, mother" I said smiling a little at her."Are you okay, dear? Aren't you excited?""I am. It's just that I fear that Isis hasn't accepted me yet," I say solemnly. Mother came closer and touched my cheek. "My dear, do not worry about that. Someday, she'll come to terms with the changes. You are going to be the next Luna of this pack. All you have to do is to be smart and courageous, show her that you can take on the role and most of all, do not l
FREYA POV"Ask your husband why his brother Kye was truly exciled" I sat at the bedside mirror, Isabelle combing my hair while I thought about what Ralia told me tonight. What did she mean? Why would she tell me that? What do I need to know? Was his excile connected to me somehow? All these questions kept swirling in my head."Mistress?" I heard Isabelle call out to me. I instantly came out of my trance and looked up at her."Are you OK? Your mind seems to be lost. I was just worried. I know its not my place to ask." She said bowing her head in a shy manner."Isabelle, you can call me Freya, no need for formalities and thank you for asking. I'm okay though so you don't have to worry about me." I said smiling at her and touching her hand. Isabelle helps me to wear my silk robe. It was quite short and transparent. I blushed when I looked at it."Your mother picked it out, she said she wanted you to look alluring for tonight." Isabelle said. A cheeky smile on her face. I knew what sh
ACE POV10 years ago I've always looked up to my big brother, always wanted to be like him. Strong, confident, brave and so much more. My brother always fascinated me. Since I was young he was always there for me, always defending me, always guiding me. He was kind to people around him, I always admired that. I liked it. Until things started changing when we got older. I was 12 at the time and he was 17. It was already finalized that he would be the next Alpha after my father. Kye started getting consumed by all the power that he was granted. He started taking advantage of all the liberties, started breaking the rules as he saw it fit. He started becoming reckless, I would attribute some of it to his bestfriend Micheal. Kye was dangerous by himself but when Micheal was in the picture he was terror.Kye and Micheal would lay with pack maids as they saw fit, disrespect and treat people like they were less than. I thought when he would finally get a mate that all the sleeping around
ACE POV "How Is the training coming along?" I asked Devon."Everything is going well, we started planning our new defences last night as soon as Darren sent your orders. The warriors are in shape to start training today." He said"That's good" I replied. I decided to see how the training was going this morning. I couldn't stop thinking about last night with Freya and her questions. I wanted to figure out what made her want to know about Kye so much. Did someone tell her something? "It's been a long time since we've trained together Ace, would you like to practice with me?" Devon said with a smile on his face."I actually came here to do that as well. I wouldn't want to get rusty. Especially now." I said"Then you wouldn't mind if we had a plus one" As soon as he said that he looked behind him and called out to someone."Yuri, the Alpha deems it fit to train with us today. Come join us" he shouted. I haven't talked to Yuri since the fair. I wonder what he feels about the whole situa
FREYA POV The next day was busy. Today was the full moon hunt and everyone was preparing for it. The Pack maids were all cleaning the sheds, the pack warriors were preparing themselves to hunt and among them was Ace. He and Devon would be leading the hunt today. As the Alpha it was his responsibility. Before we were married, I would usually watch him train when cleaning the shed with the other maids, it was improper of me because he was with Ralia and I felt foolish doing that. But now we're together and nothing was stopping me from looking at him all I wanted. I walked towards the window to look at him and there he was, shirtless and handsome as ever. As if on instinct he rose up his head and he saw me staring at him. He smirked a little and I smiled back leaving the window and sitting down on the bed once more. It was days like these that I felt disheartened, because I couldn't shift into a werewolf, I would usually spend my time with the children while we heard sounds of roar
FREYA POVIt's been two weeks since Ace had been attacked. He was already healing from his bruises. Since that day I've been giving him my blood to hasten the healing process. Since these two weeks Kye hasn't struck again, and I've been undergoing more training with Yuri. I've been improving in my fighting. We've been training endlessly from morning till night. I didn't mind. I just wanted to be stronger. I wanted to defeat Kye badly, I wanted him to suffer. I knew the reward for all the pain I was going through would be sweet. Yuri decided that is was time for me to wield a weapon. Today I would be choosing one for myself."This is where we keep all our weapons" he said leading me to the shed containing all the pack weapons. They were many to choose from. But I wanted one that spoke to me."You can choose which ever one you want. Which one makes you feel comfortable." He said. I went close to the weapons, touching each and every one of them with my hands, feeling them. Until I foun
FREYA POV"I'll leave you here Freya." Yuri said behind me. I turned to look at him and nodded my head. "I'll be fine Yuri. Thank you for coming with me this far." I said. I was about to walk further when Yuri held my hand. I turned to look at him, he looked concerned."Take care of yourself Freya, remember all that I taught you." I knew this was his way of saying he was worried about me and I appreciated it."You trained me well Yuri, I'll be fine." I said touching his hand firmly but also gently. "Tell Ace to take care of himself and that I love him. I'll be here in three days with information. If I don't have any, I'll hang a blue clothe showing that I'm safe. If I don't come at all." I said pausing"Let's not assume the worst. I believe in you Freya." Yuri said and I felt more confident. Yuri left and I continued my journey. I needed to make this look real, once I reached close to the rogue territory. I smeared dirt unto my self and I tore my clothes a bit. I wanted it to loo