“Holly!”I groaned. It took a lot of self-control not to roll my eyes and sigh in exasperation. What now?Dad’s birthday came and a banquet was prepared for him.I woke up very early to help prepare the food and the venue. The event organizer wanted it perfect and I understood why he was so anxious about it. Irina expects perfection of their service since they paid expensively for Dad’s special day.And especially because the Alpha of the Blackwood Pack was invited.“HOLLY!”“Yes, Irina?” I approached her despite being busy, “What’s wrong?” I made my voice sound casual even though what I really wanted was to scoff and scream at the brat in front of me.“My earing!” She yelled, her eyes wide in panic. Her hands trembled as she searched for something in the grass, “It’s missing, Holly! Help me find it!”I frowned, annoyed but couldn't show that to my sister, too scared that she would tell Dad about it, “Are you sure you dropped it here? What if it fell in the car or somewhere—”“Don’t m
[EVANDER’s Point-of-View]“We are in the venue, Apha Evan,” Kian told me after he opened the door for me.I got out of the car and straightened my suit. I scanned the place and was impressed that Alpha Randalf made a huge effort just to make an impression.The party was held in one of the most famous and expensive restaurants in the city. Even Kian was amazed at the setup as we decided to go inside.I didn’t know why I suddenly got restless after I got out of the car. It felt as if the air shifted and I needed something to calm my nerves before I went inside the lobby.“Is something wrong, Alpha Evan?” Kian asked as soon as he noticed the frown on my face, “Are you not pleased with anything here?”“No,” I answered, a little annoyed, “I guess I’m just a little stressed about the last paperwork I did. I’ll just go for a bit. I need a smoke.”“I understand,” Kian replied, unbothered by the forming anxiety in me, “I’ll go first to announce your arrival and for Randaf to prepare himself on
“Alpha Evander Edgerton of Blackwood Pack!”A man in his late twenties approached me with a huge, friendly smile on his face. He had sleek, dark hair, tall and masculine type, as expected for an AlphaI smiled, a casual one, and took the hand he offered for a firm shake, “Alpha Alec of the Agarwood Pack.”I sensed pride and haughtiness in him as he led me inside the restaurant and showed me to the birthday celebrant— my former Beta, Randolf Ambrose, the new Alpha of the Ivory Pack. I was surprised a bit after I saw the man aged like ten years from the last time I saw him, which was just a few months ago during a convention meeting in the Shifter’s Hall of Council.“Alpha Evander,” Alpha Randalf smiled politely and bowed his head in my presence. It was a habit that didn’t die in him even after he resigned from his position and became the leader of a new pack.“Courtesy is not necessary,” I uttered formally, “This is your day and I want to celebrate and enjoy it with you, Randolph.”“Th
Irina looked at Alec and then at her Dad and then smiled at me awkwardly.I was getting impatient with what was happening. Was Randalf playing with me? I hated it.“If there is something you need to tell me, tell me now.” my frown deepened. I didn’t like it when someone wasted my time.“You know, Alpha Alec had proposed to me already, Alpha Evan,” Irina uttered timidly and with a shy smile as she looked at her fiance’s face. Alpha Alec, on the other hand, looked so proud as he smirked at Irina Ambrose. I didn’t question what made them look better together. Superficial people are very often attracted to each other and I wasn’t a shallow person to get attracted to a lady like Irina.It’s just insulting that they didn’t tell me sooner and they made me assume.“So it’s my sister who was arranged for you,” she smiled.I didn’t know if she was happy for me about her sister but I could sense something in that smile. A relief? I wanted to scoff. Shake my head and grin. So she knew the rumors.
[ALEC’s Point-of-View]I watched Irina lead the Alpha of the Blackwood to the receiving area of Ambrose Manor. Since the first time I saw Evander Edgerton, I knew within me that I didn’t like the guy. I hate that arrogant look in his eyes. The way he looked at everyone like they were insects in front of him. I couldn’t understand what made Evander different from me. We were just the same age. Came from a Clan of powerful werewolves and went into the same training under the most skilled fighters on this continent.I hated that power came from how vast your territory was and the Blackwood Pack has the largest part and biggest population in the continent. I had no idea how Evan could manage such huge responsibility but I still thought he was just an ordinary who just happened to be the son of a powerful and much wealthier Alpha.“Wait…” I uttered, getting Evan’s attention, “Did you just say that Holly is your mate?”“Yes. Is there a problem with that?” He asked so casually I wish I could
Poor Holly…I watched her take off her robe and dabbed wet cloth on her neck. She was panting, her breath formed white smoke as she exhaled. And I was really happy about the substance I put in her drink because it didn’t fail my plans.Holly would get what she really deserved and I would make sure of that.Down the hallway, I saw someone walking and was delighted to see Alec’s Beta, Robert Medford walking silently around the house, making sure he was always present whenever Alec needed him. Robert was only two years older than Alec and was still single in his early thirties. I thought he wasn’t that bad if I would set Holly up with that man.As bubbly as I could, I walked behind Robert and thought to startle him. But as expected for an Alpha's Beta, he immediately sensed my presence and I found it boring!“Lady Irina? What are you doing here? It’s almost midnight!” Robert asked with a casual look on his face, obvious that he wasn’t happy to see me alone with him in the hallway.I put
[EVAN’s Point-of-View]“I got a news, Alpha Evan.”I gestured for Kian to go ahead and say it.I was in one of the luxurious rooms in the Ambrose Manor and Apha Randalf made sure I was comfortable before he left me. The room was vast with elegant furniture and a magnificent view of the ocean which I enjoyed. Kian, on the other hand, stayed in a room, five doors from here. Ambrose Clan was known as superficial. They love wealth. And I could see it through their lavish lifestyle.“This is about the Snakewood Pack.”I froze. Frowned.“Most of the packs in the North have already signed the alliance except the Snakewood Pack,” Kian articulated, his voice soft but sharp. I remained looking at the ocean while he stood behind me, head bowed a little in courtesy.“Alpha Charlie Wakeham… he is getting more difficult these days,” I murmured. My face was hard and my eyes were dark.“I apologize, Sir. I did everything to convince the Snakewood Alpha but he remained stubborn.” I felt Kian’s frustra
Just like how I imagined it, her lips are so sweet, so soft…As if possessed by something, I kissed Holly back and ignored all the warning signs that appeared in my head. I didn’t care what was the reason why she went to my room. I didn’t care why she kissed me. What were her intentions were. All I knew was I wanted her. I wanted her so badly and it was my chance to feel her. To have my arms around her small, sexy body.Holly’s arms were wrapped around my neck and my hands went to her thighs, lifting her as she wrapped me in her legs without breaking our kiss. A moan escaped from her when I forced her mouth to open with my tongue and kissed her deeply, passionately. Hungry for her softness. Hungry for her taste.I tossed Holly on the king-sized bed and she bounced, her body squirming with wanting. I smelled her desire…her lust to be touched and that made me more aroused, my body reacting to that wild, sexy look on her face as she gazed at me with her sultry eyes half-opened.I climbed