* 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
* Alpha Xander *"Hmmm, it's been quite a while since the last time we meet Alpha. What happened? Have you been busy up the North? I heard the Cold Alpha invited you there."I watch her red lips pout as she leans closer to me in the leather chair. Getting back to the West after the successful mission in the North was boring. It's not like I was looking for a challenge and put my pack in danger but it felt good to be in action every once in a while."Quit asking questions that do not concern you, Sandra. You know why I accepted your request to visit the Alpha mansion so get on with it."A soft and seductive chuckle came out of her mouth as she put her legs in front of me, letting her ass sit on my office table."Oh, your not in the mood for a thrill Alpha? Have you missed me this much that you wanna escape a little conversation? If that is what you want then I will be happy to oblige."Her hands roam around my chest and unbutton my long sleeve shirt. She pulled it out inside my trouser
* Nelika *Roses of different colours neatly covered each side of the aisle with a white soft carpet while I walk slowly in tune to the music playing in the air. My knees tremble in a three-inch white high heels but my father stood beside me holding my elbow for support. The big dome is crowded with important members from the Cold Mountain pack and the Western pack wolves including the Royal pack with the presence of Alpha King Jack who is present in the ceremony.It feels like forever waiting for this day to happen as both Alpha Xander and Alpha Zero, my father decided the day to hold our wedding. The sadness from the loss of our warrior and his mother has subsided in anticipation of our event. I am thankful that somehow Alpha Xander, overcome the sorrow of her death. My parents are there to help us and I did all I can to care for him and be aware of his fragile feelings, and then finally this day came."Relax sweetheart, we have been waiting for a long time to witness you in this ce
* Alpha Xander *My mother returned to dust just like the rest of the wolves whose lives has ended after the fight, and I stood there with so much regret. As I look back to when she was still alive and with me, I tell myself that I should not have let her go. I wasn't even aware that the enemies have gotten to her first. She was far from me, and I thought that she would be safer out there but now I realized how wrong I was and it is too late.The warriors have left me all alone to myself when I shed a tear of regret. There are so many ifs that my mind could only think of right now because it's too late. But my life has to go on being the Alpha of the West."Alpha Xander?"The lead warrior guarding the far Northern borders has taken my attention away from my mother and her ashes inside a porcelain jar that I am holding."Speak.""The Alpha of the North is approaching the borders, sir. I assume that you are aware of his visit today?"I stiffined and close my eyes before letting out a he
* Nelika *After I passed out and fell into a deep sleep I didn't know what happened. However, I trusted him, Alpha Xander will win the fight and I also felt the presence of my warriors from the North. They came to help the wolves of the West. My father would not let anything bad happened to me, I know he was worried about us. He sent an army to help us, I am sure that if I wake up, I would be in the safety of Alpha Xander's bed."Luna Nelika! Are you awake?"I brought my hand to rub my face and blink as I heard the words coming from Beta Alex."Alpha, she is awake!"Beta Alex is talking to him in the mind link. Alpha Xander, I thought that when I opened my eyes it is him who would greet me and check if I have a serious injury from the recent attack."He said that you should eat something Luna, he will be back soon."My whole body felt like I run a thousand miles on foot. I feel tired, but I am glad that the wound on my shoulders and my side have healed."Beta Alex? For how long was I
* Nelika *Her eyes pierce through me as she charges forward and raises her sharp claws and then I felt her made a swift move. It happened so fast that I just blink my eyes and then the pain in my neck cause me to cough and choke out with my own blood. My heart is bursting out inside my chest as I realized that she has cut out my throat and I am bathing in my own fresh blood. Is this the end for me?"Nelika!?"Yet from somewhere in the dark, I can hear his voice shouting my name. The desperation and the worry that he felt while I am fighting to grasp for air to come in inside my lungs. I wanted to live, he is coming."Nelika I'm here please stay with me..."The words came into my hearing even with my eyes already close as I am awake in the darkness of my surroundings. I felt the strong force coming from Alpha Xander beside me and the other wolf who cause my pain. I feel him using his power against her and the noise of the wolves around the Western pack. She is strong to be able to fi
* Nelika *I stayed a while in the guest comfort room after a few minutes passed by of talking to Alpha Vincent. I walk towards the door and press my ear on the wooden barrier. Mrs. Harger is waiting outside for me, I can feel her. It seemed quiet, but all of a sudden she came knocking on the door that my eardrums almost burst out."Sweetie! Are you alright? It's been a while since you were there. Please answer me!"She sounded harsh and her patience is running out, gone is the sweet and gentle mother that she was when we first meet and she came back to the mansion. I bit my lips thinking twice if I should answer her. But I remember Alpha Xander said to stay inside and don't come out until he comes."Come out! Come out now! Nelika! I am ordering you to get out of there!"Her hands are now banging on the door so hard, that I could only think of asking myself for how long it's gonna hold."No! I want to stay here until Alpha Xander comes. He said that I should wait for him."Her respons
* Nelika *The noise outside has been really disturbing and it is making me worried. Wondering at the same time about Mrs. Harger and her actions so I run down the stairs and pull the door open expecting that the guards would give me a better explanation I also plan to get to the back house where Mrs. Clarins and Bella stayed. But the door knob refuses to turn open, it's locked from the inside. I look on top of the table and on the walls where there should be a spare key hanging but it is empty. Then I started opening drawers, searching the insides with my chest already thumping loudly I could hear myself."Come on! Where are those keys?"My eyes search everywhere but there is none. I opened the mind link to try and call for the guards but no one is responding to me. Then I heard the growls and howling of wolves fighting. Oh, my Moon Goddess of the West! I am certain that the enemies have pushed through the borders of the West. The howling of the warriors in the Western pack could no
* Alpha Xander *"You can all come to me at once! or you can attack one at a time, either way, none of you will get a hand on me!"They reply with a snarl and angry groan as I stood scornful with my eyes surveying them like prey. I am an Alpha and this rogues are no match against my power and strength. Fueled by my deep responsibility to protect the wolves of my pack and the mate that I have been waiting for all my life, I am not losing this fight tonight!"Mr. High and might Alpha? We admire your courage as expected however, we are not the one to fight you!"One of the rogues stated and then they all walk to the side and I was met with the strong presence of a wolf who just came. A wild and angry wolf with red eyes and a mouth showing long fangs and a scar on his neck. His wolf is bigger than the rest of the group. The rogue bows down as he walk slowly, not breaking eye contact with me."Oh! Are you the rogue leader who wishes to invade my pack?"I smirk and let out an angry growl. H
* Alpha Xander *"Alpha Xander!"At any moment, his head will be crushed by the strength of my hand but a loud voice coming from Beta Alex made me stop as his hand placed behind my back. I struggled hard to fight my inner demon wolf as I controlled my anger and let him drop to the ground. The rogue made a whimpering sound as his body touch the hard and rocky floor of the jail grounds."I think that he will not say anything Alpha, but we cannot kill him yet, please."I let out a harsh breath and groaned in frustration, I wanted to snap his neck and just be done with it. How dare this lowlife came around the nearest part of the border! I gritted my teeth and shot him a glare. Then our attention is disturbed by the howling of the warriors on the Eastern border."What the hell was that!?"I asked Beta Alex as he froze and meet my gaze. Then another howl coming from the Western borders echoed in the air. "Alpha Xander, I think that we are being attacked!"The voices of the warriors guardi
* Nelika *Having my mother-in-law inside the Alpha mansion isn't a bad thing, I keep telling myself that after the whole day passed by and we decided to retire in the rooms. I wonder what's keeping me up still, maybe the fact that Alpha Xander has not come home yet or that I am having thoughts about how to act with my mother-in-law around the house. If it was my mother, maybe Alpha Xander would feel the same as I am feeling tonight.All of a sudden a loud thud came from the direction of Mrs. Harger's room and echoed in the air. I get up from lying down in the bed and then quickly headed for my bedroom door right away, opening it and looking both ways. It was so quiet in the hallway, but I was sure that something had made a sound. It seems like a heavy object fell on the floor. It made me feel curious so I get out of my room mindful that I only have a night dress on.The warrior guards are outside the mansion near the gates so there is no reason to feel uncomfortable that someone migh