* Alpha Xander *The house stood tall in between the forest which is near the border of the cold mountain and the western pack. I halted the ford truck not far from the entrance then look around before getting down followed by two of my warriors. The surroundings are calm but I could hear some noises at a farther distance."Alpha, maybe we came too early for the agreed time."I moved my gaze to my warrior and shake my head. "It's alright Eddy we are just on time, I could hear Alpha Zero's car on the way."I choose two of my warriors to come with me and decided to leave Beta Alex to watch over the pack while I'm away. When the engine gets near my warriors move to stay beside me and wait for the Alpha of the North to arrive. Alpha Zero is feared and well respected in all different regions but his hands are full right now and I wanted to help him. The issue is within our territories since the body of a dead wolf is found in my area and the case recently involved his daughter."Good morn
* Nelika *When my father said that I could help out with the investigation, I couldn't contain my excitement the following morning. He is busy with the family business in the nearby city and he prefers to be with my baby brother as soon as he gets home. My father has a new set of priorities however the pack is not fully aware of it. Beta Loki is always available to help and my Aunt is also extending her hands, so I must do everything I can as well."Good morning Nelika! You are up so early?"Laura is in the kitchen when I get down at almost five in the morning. I plan to go on hunting and then head to the log house after."Oh, yes. Today is hunting day for me Laura, I must replenish my wolf energy to help with the warriors of the pack."She smiled and open the door of the kitchen outside to let me take the path from there."Enjoy your day Nelika but be careful, it must be better if you ask one of the warriors to join you in the hunt."I nodded my head to her and smiled. "Yes, Chad is
* Alpha Xander *I just get off from the shower when I smelled the white wolf from the window of my room. It's quite amusing that I could distinguished her smell from the other wolves, maybe because she is Alpha Zero's daughter and I can determine her father's smell as well. I open the luggage on the floor and took some fresh clothes to wear, as I can tell that she would be getting inside the log house soon.After I put on the jogger and a t-shirt, I heard the knocks on my door."Alpha Xander, I'm sorry to have disturbed you sir but Nelika is asking for your presence downstairs."The voice coming from Shaira the maid who's been instructed by Alpha Zero to help us is outside my bedroom door."Tell her I am coming down."It did not come as a surprise since I have been expecting her since yesterday."Yes, Alpha Xander."The woman's footsteps descended away as I check my look in the mirror once more before putting on the house slipper from the cabinet. They made everything ready just like
* Nelika *My eyes followed the trail where Chad has taken and his footsteps fading behind the trees and tall grasses surrounding the deep forest of the cold mountain pack. Then I look at my arm which Alpa Xander is holding, the warmth he exudes making me aware of his virility as a man and a powerful wolf. I gulp down a lump in my throat before looking up at him to meet his gaze. I am cowering with the awareness of his controlled anger."My father permitted me to be a part of this investigation so that means I can go with you to the prisoners! Why are you making this a huge deal, I can handle whatever is in that prison if you are worried about my mental issues."My voice almost crack and I started feeling a little tingly when his hand did not move from holding my arm."Well, I am just making sure Nelika because your father and I have been friends ever since I was younger and I don't want to ruin that relationship. Neighboring Alphas must get along well for the wolves in their pack to
* Nelika *The anger in his voice while looking at my arm being held tightly by the old man inside the cell made us all tremble in fear. The other prisoners have smelled it too, his controlled temper which is going to explode at any time."Oh! Alpha of the West!"The old man loosened his grip on my arm and he bend his knees down immediately bowing after Alpha Xander. "Please forgive me Alpha I was overwhelmed with the opportunity to speak to the cold mountain packs' Alpha daughter, Nelika. I know she has a good heart and perhaps she can help me here. I am desperate, please I beg you.My eyes turned wide as I caressed the part of my arm getting a little bit bluish from the old man's hold. I turned to the old man and raise my voice."I will not have a good heart for an old bad wolf like you! If you thought you could fool me then you are wrong."Alpha Xander growled at him to emphasize the meaning of my words. Reno is on a distant wall, he walks slowly towards us while Alpha Xander looks
* Nelika *As I walk out of the door from the prison, the face Chad looking at me seemed to be full of concern. But Jason has a different expression in his eyes, I think that I should be thankful he has a well-expressive face and I have no problem determining what he feels. Right now I am just wondering what makes him so surprised that I was out."Nelika! Thanks to the Moon Goddess you're back earlier. What happened inside? Is Alpha Xander still in there with Reno?"The question had me rolling my eyes upward. "Of course Chad, they are still inside. You know that this is our only way, in and out of the prison."He smiled and I noticed that he has changed into his human form, I remember when I get inside the prison, we left him in his wolf form with Jason."So how was it down there Nelika?"The question on Jason's face followed by his famous smirk made me think of why Alpha Xander sent me here first."It was just as how I expected it Jason. And I am sure that you've been down there coun
* Nelika *The shiver in my body became obvious as I watched how the two wolves fight like beasts in the wild. And I fought hard not to look at the lifeless body just beside my foot. Reno and Chad are gone, the wolves inside the prison are howling and banging on the doors, only the Moon Goddess knows what will be the outcome if they broke into the doors. My father's enemies have taken over inside the walls of the prison and he is still not here. I have tried sending him a message despite the fear that's almost eating me whole.This is the first time I have taken someone's life, Chad's life! I still could not believe my own eyes when I see how Jason is fighting Alpha Xander. He is becoming more evil, unlike the time I had a spar with him. Now it feels like Jason is another being and I haven't really fought with him."Alpha Xander!"My voice turned into a scream when the blood covered Alpha Xander's face as Jason successfully scratch the top of his head with his sharp and long claws."
* Nelika *Jason flew hard from my father's hit, and the wolves from the prison are now whining. Warriors came and the fight started between them, I took a step back and meet my father's eyes."Stay where you are Nelika and don't interfere with the fight. You are hurt I will not forgive Jason for this!"His eyes are red and they are blazing with fire. My father came just in time, but too late to stop the rogues from the prison as some of them run and the rest are fighting with the warriors."Alpha Xander are you alright?"My father look at Alpha Xander who managed to stand the moment that he came. Jason is now passed out on the ground."I am fine Alpha Zero, thank you for saving my life."He bows his head toward my father and my father's lips twisted in a dry smile. "This is the first, and I still owe you one. Remember that you have saved my daughter's life twice."His voice wasn't loud enough for everybody to hear but that registered clearly inside my head. Alpha Xander has saved me