~Alpha Kedar~--•BLACK-HAW PACK•--I've only managed to go through three pages of the latest financial report of the pack when I overhear a little commotion outside my office.A lot has happened over the past few days. The pack's food supply isn't as great as it used to be. The internet is shitty, and Adolf, the engineer, has no idea how to sort it out aside from opting for an upgrade which he said was last done by Xyana Hamilton with the funds she generates from growing and selling various hybrid plants at the clan market.'Xyana Hamilton, the fat-shapless girl?' Who would have guessed she could be more useful to the pack aside from scrubbing floors? Ignoring the noise outside my office, I stare at the sheets in front of me. Everything is falling apart. With the raging war, we shouldn't be battling with any sort of food insecurity. I push the palms of my hands against my eyes and try to stem the pounding in my head. "Shit," I mumble. I haven
~Alpha Kedar~Still, the little voice in my head keeps saying; 'Even if you didn't like her, you shouldn't have humiliated her the way you did.'The girl is nothing like my type of woman; she's not just shapeless and ugly, she's one of the pack's charity cases. Also, I'm not one to stay faithful and caged by one woman.If anything, I did her a favor. She won't get to spend the rest of her life with a mate that detests her very existence. Still, if there's some truth in what Grandpa Salzar is saying about my pack members, then I'm in a lot of shit. My late father once shared the idea of building a shelter for orphaned she-wolves, telling me how much respect and trust an Alpha will gain from his pack if he does something that honorable.So I built a shelter when he passed and it worked. Just as he predicted, I gained the trust, respect, and loyalty of the entire pack. Even the pack members who weren't in support of me becoming the Alpha finally accepted me.
~Xyana~When I wake up the next morning, I feel well-rested. I found myself tucked in under a thick velvet blanket, and the window blinds closed even though I could see from the sides that it was morning already.Yawning lazily, I tap my fingers on my blanket and wonder if the fact that I feel well-rested has anything to do with the tea Adina gave me last night.What time is it anyway? I really need to sit up henceforth. If I'm going to lead my mates on, until I get an escape opportunity, then I need them to think that I've accepted them as much as they've accepted me and I'm willing to work very hard to be deserving of my position as the Beta, Gamma and Warrior female of the pack.I smile to myself as I think back to Gaston's words to me back at the hospital; 'nothing is more important than you.' And now, I'm even more determined to prove my worth to his pack so that I can feel truly deserving of his words. Even if it'll only be temporary.I want his pack members to see that I’m tryi
~Xyana~My body leans closer to his touch like I can't get enough. I stare at him, stunned and maybe charmed by the unusual closeness and reverence. I path my lips to speak, but he stops me. "Shh," He whispers in my ear. I inhale his scent, gulping it down like it was the most beautiful thing I've ever known. He teases a smile... A very beautiful smile. His fingers find my fat thighs under the blanket and I swallow thick saliva, spreading my legs open for him on impulse."Fuck," he cusses once his fingers move up my thigh. With his second finger, he pushes the blanket aside, and first, his gaze scores down my bare flesh.I push my arms over my half-exposed body, regretting that I allowed him to see me this way. He'll see my overlapping-jiggly skin, my big stomach, my oversized breasts and thighs. I waited for the insults, but they never came. Instead, he shocks me with his next choice of words."Goddess, you're a dream. You're my dream and everything I've ever wanted." He gently tug
~Xyana~Emptying my lungs with a deep exhale, I flash a smile at Adina and ask her, "what in the Goddess name did you add to my tea last night?"She bows her head, covering the little smile on the side of her lips. I watch as she sorts out my breakfast on a tray."I told you, ma'am, it's just herbs. Healthy and safe herbs that are good for your body.""Hmmm," I hum. "Very well then. I do feel way better than yesterday." She looks up, giggling happily. "You should stop referring to me as "ma'am," Adina. Call me Xyana."Her eyes sparkle as she shakes her head. “The Alpha will have my head if I dare." She replies and hands me a small cake. "Here, this is freshly baked, I made it this morning with fresh ingredients from the farm." I sit up carefully and take the cake from her. "Thank you." Then I take a bite, "Mmm this is yum. You made this?""Yes, specially for you. It's perfect for your body.""Oh..." I let out, unable to understand why a cake will be freshly baked, specially for me. "
~Clifton~"It's worrisome to see you sneaking out of the pack." My brother's familiar voice stops me in my tracks. I don't need to look back, it's always Declan. He is the only one that can sniff me out. The handsome, strong, and smart detective of the family. "And why would I want to sneak out of the pack?" I ask him, turning around to meet his gaze."You tell me." He responds and then he asks, "where are you going, Clif? Maybe I could come with you if you need more muscle."I glance across the streets. My Aston Martin is parked just a stone's throw from where I'm standing, and the streets are clear for now. "It's going to snow later in the day," I tell him. "I'm not worried about the snow," he grumbles, tapping his shoe on the ground.I smile at the actual meaning of his words. "I get your concern, Bones. But I'm not going out there for some muscle show." I assure him. I'm not going to tell him where I'm going or what I'm going there to do. Never! Luckily for both of us, he knows
~Xyana~ I take a deep breath as I step inside the dimly lit office of Alpha Gaston after he tells me to come in. “Xyana," he calls casually. "What are you doing out of bed? You should be resting.” His eyes are glued on the paperwork in front of him even as he scolds me. “Good morning, Gaston." He nods, still focused on the paperwork. "I wanted to talk to you. Are you busy? Can we talk?” He pushes the paper aside and looks up at me. "I told your maid that you need to rest. Didn't she inform you?" "She did. I just... I wanted to speak to you about... a pressing matter." A couple of seconds pass in total silence. Then he sighs and directs his attention back to the paperwork, picking it up. “Sit, and tell me what you want to say. As long as you'll return to bed afterward.” I take a seat opposite him, with his desk in between us. “I... I know I was discharged just yesterday, but I’m feeling very great now. Thanks to Adina, and her special tea." He looks up, staring questionably at
~Xyana~ I'm almost at the foot of the stairs leading to my new bedroom when I see Adina coming down the stairs. Once she sees me, she hurries down with a big smile on her face. "Your lunch is set at the dining room, ma'am. And Sir Declan is already seated, waiting for you." She whispers the last part even though she has gotten closer. "Oh, I'll head down then." Turning, I walk straight to the dining room where Declan is already seated with a big fat smile on his face as he sets eyes on me. He stands immediately and help me to my seat. "How are you feeling, Love?" Smiling sweetly, I pull my sleeves down to close my wound spot. "I feel great already" "Amazing..." He whispers, placing his lips to my right ear and nipping it gently in between his teeth. His hands move to my shoulders, kneading them so gently that I want to melt under his touch. Now that I can feel my mates, my body is literally burning under Declan's touch. "Love of my life." He whispers again, and it just adds to
~Xyana~"That doesn't make sense." I refused to accept that the video I just watched was real. "Is that video doctored, Alpha Zegulf?" The man's right eyebrow shot up. Then his mouth curved in a smile. "Your defence is that the video was probably doctored?" He asks, pinning me with his gaze."So what do you want me to believe? You suddenly found a hidden camera, and luckily, the camera caught everything that happened. Are you kidding me?"Alpha Zegulf shakes his head, "you look so cute when you try to make your point known.""You've not answered any of my questions yet." I remind him, and he takes a deep calming breath before he replies in his usual jovial tone."The video is not doctored, Firefly. And it didn't miraculously fly into my hands. I sought for it. I needed the proof too."I slide him a cautious glare and he reciprocates with a sweet smile. "So what are you trying to prove with all of this then? That Gideon wanted to have me killed?"
~Xyana~Nobody came to my room again after Alpha Zegulf left. Within that brief moment of being alone, I checked for the possibility of escaping the room, and as I'd suspected, it was nil.The windows are barricaded with protective bars, the door was locked from outside and even the bathroom window was barricaded.I'm so confused and speechless. Juno's absence makes it worse. Why in the goddess's name can't I feel her? What's wrong?I'm still battling internally when a knock comes on the door and a few seconds later, Alpha Zegulf pushes the door open. His presence makes me feel unsettled.I quickly adjust and sink into the bed more. He waves his hands, shaking his head. "Don't do that, Xyana. I would never hurt you." He tells me. "Don't run away from me."I simply stare blankly at him while still squeezing my frame away from him. He brings a tablet forward. "Can I sit?" He asks, pointing to the space on the bed.I shrug, "this is your house.""An
~Gaston~It's stupid to leave my pack in pursuit of my brothers' mate. But a lot of things aren't adding up and I seriously wish to get to the root of everything as soon as possible. So Rhen, Clifton, and I left the pack in pursuit of the vision Rhen and I saw of Xyana. A vision I can feel its faintness within me, one that doesn't feel like Xyana was there anymore.But that is not something I think I should share with anyone just yet. Not until I'm certain of what exactly is happening. The vision Rhenat and I had pointed us to Xyana's location which was in the outskirts of Gurreo-Valley. I let Clifton drive us while typing out messages to one of my most trusted allies. Getting to my pack's border is a long journey of its own unless the individual shifts to their wolf form and runs the distance.Most times I wonder why werewolves stress themselves so much with cars and motorbikes when an average werewolf can run faster than both.I guess civilizat
~Xyana~The next morning or afternoon, 'I've lost track of time,' but the next time I wake, it is already bright. I'm greeted by an influx of maids who explain that they're here to literally help me settle in. 'Settle in, how?' Shouldn't the Alpha be talking about sending words to Gurreo-Valley? At least he knows the pack I come from. So why is he sending Maids to help me settle in?I don't miss the fact that my wounds are barely painful anymore and the one on my arm looks dried up. The doctor must have done a lot with all the Intravenous injections from yesterday.And that reminds me that the healer didn't come again. I try to feel Juno again, but still nothing. Now I'm extremely worried. But I'm not sure it's wise to bring up my worries with Alpha Zegulf. It's bad enough that my wounds aren't healing as they ought out considering the fact that I'm a werewolf.So complaining about my wolf will only make my savior question my existence. Firstly, t
~Clifton~Rhenat the witch got smuggled into the pack house by my brothers and me, while Gaston made sure to create enough distraction to keep the guards occupied.Rhen was the last witch to leave our pack after our parents' death. There was a great war between the vampires and the witches while we were still babies. The witches were killed and slaughtered. A few of them who managed to seek help from our pack were kept safe and hidden away until the war came to an end.Lots of them left after showing great gratitude to my parents by helping them around the pack. But Rhenat stayed back. She made friends with my mother while she was still hiding away, and she was the only witch amongst the others who found out what my mother was, and the fact that Gaston had gotten my mother's rare gift, as we chose to call it back then.However, things later went south after our parents' death. The battle of the supernatural is a never-ending one. Each day, various supe
~Zegulf~I made sure Xyana was properly covered before inviting the Witch and the Alpha's Cabal into my room.I'm certain she won't wake up until the Witch is done because of the sleeping spell that would be cast on her. Ezra, Roldolf, and Thaddeus are standing close to the door while Kadila, the Witch, sits on the floor, and I take a seat on the bed beside Xyana, my fingers entwined with hers as we wait to hear from Kadila.She takes her time to attend to Xyana's wounds first as I ordered, before starting on the other reasons she came. It takes a couple of minutes before she smiles. "Her Wolf is simply hiding away. She doesn't want to take part in any of this." Kadila tells us."Her wolf is a coward?" Ezra asks from his position close to the entrance."Shh," Roldolf scolds him. "Don't speak about the Moon-made like that. Her wolf must have a reason for hiding away."Thaddeus is about to join in their conversation when I lift my hand and s
~Xyana~"You're an Alpha?" I ask the Alpha as he steps into the car."Yes."His expression softens, and then he grabs my face and shifts closer like he's studying a particular spot on my face. "I'll help you clean up when we get home." He says simply, his gaze pinned on me."You mean your pack house?" I croak out."Yes." "I can clean up by myself."His mouth curves into a smile as he leans back onto the car seat. "You and I know that's not even possible. You're hurt, I'll help you. I'm only offering help. Nothing out of the ordinary." I dart my eyes around, determined to look at anyone but him. Settling my gaze on my hospital gown, I nod at him. "As long as you'll help with just my hands, face, and legs.""Oh, I'll help with everywhere." He tells me and I freeze, slipping him a curious glare as well. He laughs tenderly, "Just kidding." He says. "I'll take your cue, always."There is something about the way he stressed the last word that
~Zegulf~Once the meeting with the Cabal is over, I head back to the hospital, moving straight to Xyana's ward. I get there just in time to see the Doctor administering a dose of IV injections via her IV lines."Alpha!" He bows to show his respect."How is she?""She seems way better than when she got here." He replies simply."Any improvements on her wounds?"He shakes his head. "It's healing at the rate humans heal.""Thank you for the hard work," I tell him and earn another bow before he matches out of the room, leaving me alone with my unconscious Moon-made.As soon as it is just the two of us, I take a seat beside the bed and sniff in the air until her scent hits me hard in the nostrils. Eric, my wolf, unfurls beautifully and drags forward in appreciation as the beautiful scent engulfs us. Is this what Gaston Howling experiences every single day? If it is, then why would he let her out of his sight? If I were him, nothing in this world
~Zegulf~ It's exhausting waiting behind to hear from the doctor. I shouldn't even be seated here. I should be having a meeting with a few of the pack elders I nominated into the Alpha's Cabal. They need to know that I have the Moon-made. It should be a thing of celebration and a big blessing to our Pack. But somehow, Xyana's health and welfare seem to matter most to me right now. 'Why isn't she healing? Does Moon-mades not have functioning wolves?' "We have to meet with the Cabal." My Beta, Xavier, reminds me via mind-link, and I frown at him. "Alpha–" "Stop it, Xavier." I cut him off. "I'll go once I'm certain she's okay," I respond via mind-link. Thankfully the doctor chose that moment to step in. "So?" I snapped at the innocent man. "Her wounds have been disinfected and treated–" "Are you going to tell me, or do you need me to rip it out of your throat?!" I bark at him. "Alpha," he b