* Nelika *I woke up to the sound of the wolves howling and the noise of people chatting in our mansion's living room. Something must have happened, so I got out of bed and open my windows. Today is the start of vacation so no need to worry about school for many months. I could spend my days with the warriors doing training and learning new things. Making my wolf form grow stronger.When I finished taking a quick shower, still the noise downstairs continues making me feel more curious. So I brush my hair and hurry down to go straight to our living room."What's going on? What is up with all the noise?"My father's face meets mine with his eyes sparkling in delight. When I look at my mother, her teary eyes encourage me to move forward while Beta Derek and Aunt Ayah are all happily sitting on the couch."Good news Nelika! You're going to be a big sister soon!"My lips opened wide but no words came out of my mouth, I look at my mother who nodded her head. She is old enough not to have ch
* Nelika *The air is much colder than the usual day in the North. The wolves in the pack are busy, especially inside the Alpha mansion. Today is mid September and there is an important event in my life that will take place tonight. So I woke up early and got out of bed to look out through the window, watching the falling of the plant's leaves against the ground. My eyes went across the nearby tall trees of the land, while my thoughts wander about why I am not shifting with my wolf form yet.Tonight I will turn eighteen, a perfect age for any wolf to find their mate. But that is not my main interest, my father knows the higher rank warrior is my next aim. However, he also knows that I didn't have my wolf form yet. So unusual for a wolf to get his wolf form at the age of eighteen because some already have it as early as thirteen.My friends are right when they said I should kiss a guy. But until now no one has caught my interest, all that concerns me is how to get stronger everyday jus
* Nelika *The dress I'm supposed to be wearing is just plain or simple in white, however, when I already wore it for the night it changes into something extraordinary. Its pure whiteness seemed to be getting more attention from me. It is paired with white gloves, shoes with a length long enough for me to walk on, and also pearl accessories to match the outfit. I sit on the high chair in the middle of the party where more balloons and flowers occupied the place."You look so lovely my dear, your father and I are so proud of you. Happy Birthday!”My mother's eyes are almost teary while she compliments me beside her. Alpha Zero, my father seemed to be enjoying himself talking to the most important guest around. Alpha King Vincent is here but his Luna did not come since it is her month due to give birth and the Palace wizard forbid her to travel."Thank you, mom, this is a huge crowd I thought my party is supposed to be just the friends I have from school and in the pack."She smiled and
* Alpha Xander *Nelika, the young daughter of Alpha Zero and Luna Jasmin is dancing with me. I can't believe it's been that long since that year that she was born. Now she's all grown up, very pretty, and has all the eyes of the boys in the Cold Mountain pack through her direction. When Alpha Zero send me a letter to become his daughter's eighteenth roses I should have said no, however, remembering that encounter I had with her in the Langston palace something urged me to see her again.Her innocent eyes looks up to me when I held her in my arms for the dance. I can sense that she had an argument with Jason the warrior who danced with her before me and I feel remorse for the young man."You have grown so fast Nelika, I thought you were still a child when I first saw you at the Palace but now you're looking like a real lady."My eyes surveyed her delicate face, and the tiny dent which comes out every time she talks or smile. She has an enticing beauty that a man couldn't resist, my ey
* Nelika *Just like how I saw it in movies when the heroine tried seducing a guy she likes for a kiss I did the first move, only the guy is not the one I like at the moment but fate has left me with no other choice. He was surprised I can see it in his eyes when I force my way on top of his lap, I was expecting that he would push me which is why I used a little bit of force and sprayed the liquid on his face. "What is this game you are playing Nelika?!"The rough sound of his voice is trying to warn me and remind me that he is an Alpha and not just a regular wolf whom I can mess with. But the fact that he will forget about it gives me the strength to continue."Hold still Alpha Xander this will be over soon. Let me borrow just a few minutes of your time then I will make it up to you."I know he can't open his eyes just yet because of the spray, some went straight inside his eyelids. My hands almost trembled when I placed them on each side of his face feeling his subtle skin and the
* Nelika *Finally a brand new day, the party is over but then I woke up with a slight headache which is to be expected. I've had more than three shots of whiskey and it was the first time I tasted liquor, no one stop me yesterday. Everybody enjoyed the party, maybe because they are happy to see me finally grow up. I put my feet on the ground and think if I should go down to have breakfast with my parents.I took a deep breath in and stay still. Maybe I should just wait for them to finish and get out of the house soon, I have to see my Aunt Ayah. There is something I have to tell her, something important. The event which happened yesterday and the feeling it left me. The kiss we shared, Alpha Xander must have already forgotten but it will remain in my mind."Good morning Nelika, are you awake dear?"Laura made a few knocks on my door. "Yes, Laura please come in."The door of my room opened and Laura came in with a glass of fresh orange juice and my favorite pancakes."Oh Laura, you sh
* Nelika *The training hall has several warriors in a workout for the day, and when my Aunt and I step into the place my eyes immediately caught the attention of the wolf whom I disliked. He was looking my way when Aunt Ayah signaled me to start stretching.I begin with a stand stretching pose letting my muscles loose and getting ready for a more intense form of exercise. My temperature is the same as the time I get out of the house but now I could feel my heartbeat getting faster. As I start my body stretching on the mat, I notice the pair of shoes facing towards me."Hello there Nelika! I'm glad you could join us today. I enjoyed the party last night, how does it feel to finally become a full pledge member of the warriors now?"I look the other way and continue my muscle stretch, trying to ignore him but it seems like he is insistent on making my day. Jason talks a lot and I don't like him."Come on now, have you lost your tongue? No greetings, not even a hi or hello to your fellow
* Alpha Xander *"Alpha Xander, we have a problem on the borders of the cold mountain pack and our lands."My ears perk up when I heard Beta Alex on the mind link. The mention of the cold mountain pack brought me a lot of memories some are vivid but there is a particular memory that I couldn't understand why it seems real in a dream but when I woke up I keep forgetting about it. I stay up the rest of the night wondering what it was."What could be the problem Alex?"I leaned my back in the soft leather swivel chair. Today is a quite day in the office, my pack has been peaceful for many years. However, that was not achieved easily, what I have to go through during my younger years shaped my Alpha status now."Alpha, the wolves are running for daily check this morning when they come across a nasty smell surrounding the woods. It's close to the end of the cold mountain pack borders a dead rogue. His tracks come from the cold mountain pack."My brows furrowed and I stiifined my body out o
* 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