Chapter 2

‹ Alpha Lucian ›

Chatter and whisper could be heard among the pack members as the Council walked towards them.Most of the pack members were tense as it's the gathering to welcome the son of Late Alpha James who is going to be the New Alpha.

His training was supposed to end next month but after the drastic change in the Red Moon Pack, the council ministry came to the decision to entitle him as The New Alpha.

Sounds of chatter came to a halt as a black vehicle came into the view.Their eyes fixed on the vehicle ,two tall manly figures stepped out and scanned the surroundings before nodding to each other and then moved aside to let two muscular figures step out.

The group of warriors dropped to their knees in respect towards their New Alpha , his silver orbs glanced at each person as he walked forward with his head held high.He has chocolate brown hairs , some strands of hairs covering his forehead giving it a wispy bangs look.

His perfectly defined jaw and features makes the unmated she-wolf stare at him with dreamy eyes.The man's presence itself radiates power.

They all bowed as he walked through the walkway and stopped right in front of his father's brother , Charles,The Beta.He smiled at the younger man in front of him before engulfing him into a hug.

"Welcome son" Charles smiles.

"It's Alpha for you" His voice deep and devoid of any emotion which takes Charles by surprise.He laughed awkwardly to which Lucian clenched his jaw ,he find nothing funny here especially when the Pack is still mourning over their Late Alpha's unexpected death.

"I ,Ben, The Council minister of the Red Moon Pack welcomes The New Alpha Lucian and the new warriors" The council Minister spoke and turned to look at the crowd who all bowed together.

After commanding the Beta to take warriors to the pack House , Lucian heads towards his parents house where his mother must be waiting for him.His steps came to a halt as he sensed the familiar scent around him.

"You don't have to follow me David" 

"C'mon you don't have to act like this with me" David spoke as his dark brows furrowed ,he roam his left hand through his long dark hairs making it messier than before.His hazel orbs locked with Lucian's dull eyes making the male worried.He choose to stay quiet knowing how his Alpha must be feeling.Without sharing another word ,both of them started to walk again.Lucian breathed out a sigh as his parents' house came into view , how he wished he was there to protect his father.

Both of them stepped inside , Lucian walked upstairs with David quietly following behind.

"Mom..?" Lucian carefully opened the door of her room , finding his mother already awake with a wide smile on her lips.Her dull silver eyes lit up after seeing her son, the feature he inherited from his mother.She engulfed him into her warm embrace before cupping his face to place a gentle kiss on his forehead.His mother is the only one he shared a good bond with when others tried to manipulate him to be something he never wished.

"I'm glad you are back safely" She said in her weak voice as he placed pillow behind her back to make it comfortable for her.His stomach crumbled seeing his mother in this condition.She is no more the cheerful lady but almost lifeless which hurts him.He couldn't help but be worried for her, he don't know how long she'll be able to survive without her mate.The thought itself pains him.

"Who is the young man at the door?" She asked before wiping her tears , pointing at the male who is comparatively shorter than her son.He dragged his feets  towards them.His lips curved upwards into a cheerful smile as he greeted Lucian's mother.

"He is David, I'm going to announce him as my Beta tonight" Lucian said, earning a nod from his mother.

"It's really nice to meet the guy who has become good guidance to my son" She shaked hands with David who smiled softly at her comment.

"Thank you Luna ,it's my responsibility" David said while resting his fist on his chest as a sign of respect and loyalty towards them.Lucian watched them silently but his mind is not at peace.How could it be when his father has been murdered and mother is not in her best condition.

He had a feeling that something was wrong in the pack when the number of calls reduced with his mother but she didn't told him about his father's sickness and only revealed when he died but for a fact ,he knows that his father couldn't die because of sickness.It must be a planned murder and he couldn't help but feel guilty for not being here.

What's done is done , now he is not going to stay quiet until he finds the murderers and punishes them for their sins.

"Some rogues attacked us when we crossed the Silver Moon Pack but they couldn't stand against us for more than a minute"  David's voice snapped him back to reality.

"David !" He exclaimed, his voice filled with authority causing the male to look at him worriedly.

Did I say something wrong? David wonders after hearing the Alpha call out his name in such a threatening tone.

"Lucian...I don't want you to hide any of this from me.I have warned you that it's not safe for you yet you decided to come back" His mother said.

"I can't run away from my responsibilities and I am not cruel to leave my mother after the unexpected events that occurred in our Pack"

"My son is a grown- up man now" She grinned at her son, hiding the fear behind her cheerful voice.

"Take rest mom, I've work to do" He said and hugged her before leaving with David.

"Do you suspect anyone ?" David asked before taking a sip of the wine.Lucian who was staring at nothing in particular turned around and leaned his back against the wall.

"Not yet" His mind wanders around the Gamma who is missing and the councils but if he will judge it in that way then each pack member is suspicious which is why he is trying not to over investigate and handle the matter sharply.

"John is weird according to me.He doesn't look happy with your presence" David said about the son of Beta Charles who didn't look pleased by their arrival.

"We will find out soon but first we need to recheck the reports.Our Pack Doctor will be here soon"  Lucian stated.

"Alpha !" They both turned their attention to the door to see Charles with his son who looked annoyed until his eyes landed on the Alpha causing him to look down immediately.

"Alpha , I've heard from the council Minister about the announcement of New Beta tonight— 

"David will be my Beta" Lucian cut him off shortly.

The father son's duo eyes widened and they shared a look before turning their attention back to the Alpha.

"But according to the rules ,my Son John should be entitled as Beta" 

"Rules are to rank the members on their capabilities and David is capable to be the Beta of this pack" 

"This is injustice" Charles roared but shut himself instantly after meeting the hard glare of Alpha.

"If that's so" Lucian tilted his head a little to his left before a smug smirk appeared on his lips sending a wave of fear down the two males while David watched them amusingly.

"Prove yourself John in the battlefield against David" He commands and steps forward causing the pair to step back in unison.

"Alpha at least give them time to prepare and I'm sure David must be tired" Charles reasoned.

"Isn't it the best opportunity? Beta or any other warriors should be capable of fighting any minute despite being tired" Lucian stated in his usual deep tone and walked passed by them with David following behind leaving the father son's duo in distress.They exchanged a look of worry.

"Show them what you are capable of ,John" Charles exclaimed proudly but the panick in John's eyes didn't go unnoticed by Charles.

"You better not disappoint me" Charles exclaimed through gritted teeth and walked away.

Chatters started as a crowd formed around the training field watching the two males who were stretching.David took off his shirt and stood there proudly while few squeals left from she-wolfs who couldn't stop themselves from drooling over the male's well defined body.

John removed his shirt as well and stood opposite David whose face is devoid of any emotion.

"Shift only at my command" Lucian exclaimed firmly while watching them taking their position.

"Fight !" Alpha Lucian announced.

John took the first opportunity to attack David but he dodged off easily and twisted his arm before tossing John's body off his back to the ground earning gasps and cheers from the crowd.

A growl left John's lips as he stared at David with rage ,his eyes glowing yellow already wanting his wolf to take over.He ran for other attack only to get his body flying in the air and directly falling backwards ,his back came in contact with the tree.It happened in a span of seconds that John couldn't figure out when he got hit by David.Smell of blood filled his nostrils as he got up again but this time David attacked ,not letting him stand back on his feet again.

John shifted without Alpha's command and attacked David ,the impact made him fall back harshly on the ground.His chest started bleeding at the impact of John's claws against his skin.

"Shift !" Lucian growled catching the crowd's attention who flinched at his raging tone.

David shifts into his wolf form and lets out a loud howl before running towards John to attack.

Everyone watched them attentively and some discussed who has more chances to win.But anyone could tell who is winning. David ,his wolf doesn't seem to leave John anytime soon.

"Submit !" David pinned John down on the ground and placed his claw near his neck but John refused to submit.In a span of seconds ,his sharp canines dug deep into John's neck earning gasps from the crowd and weak growl from John.

David threw him away harshly which made John shift back into his human form.Everyone cheered for David while Charles looked at his son with utmost anger and disappointment.Someone covered John's naked body and David went behind the tree to shift into his human form and came back wearing only a trouser given by a pack member.

David was surrounded by she-wolfs who won't stop praising him but his eyes moved to the place where Lucian was standing earlier but not anymore.He noticed Charles scolding his son but couldn't hear their conversation in the midst of chaos.

David soon came back into the pack House while others chatter about him and John.They always thought John is stronger than them since he is son of Beta but no one ever saw him in training field but never questioned thinking his father must be giving him different training but their perspective towards John changed as he couldn't even fight against  David like a warrior.