* Princess Zeina *Another day in the North and my feet are itching to walk outside or perhaps drive a car around the mountains. It isn't similar to other days, now the clouds are behaving and although it is still cold the snow has stopped falling. Not to mention that the sun is shining brightly."Come on Anna, let's go out today."Old Mrs. Xavier had gone back to her bedroom after breakfast and was not feeling well so this was my chance. She said I could drive around using her car, and told me to take the keys from the key box near the entrance. Taking the pink car key in my hand I wasted no time and urged Anna to go out with me."But where are we going, your Majesty? Alpha Francis is not here and Mrs. Xavier is sick.""Don't worry Anna we won't go far, I just want to go out for a drive since it's been three days that we have been here and I am only staying inside the Alpha house. I think that even Mrs. Xavier is bored with looking at my face."We walk out of the house and into the g
* Princess Zeina *As I drove the car, I couldn't help but glance at the side mirror. The police vehicle was following us. If I went slow, they went slower, and they remained behind until we reached the territory of the Northern pack. "Your Majesty, are we in trouble with the policemen?"Anna asked worriedly as she glanced in the side mirror and saw them, too. "No, I don't think so. However, Mrs. Xavier is resting, and I don't want to disturb her.""Oh, what are we going to do then?"I closed my eyes and stopped in front of the gates. Then quickly called for Alpha Francis on the mind link."I hope I am not disturbing you but I need your help."He was surprised to hear my voice in the mind link. "No, I am in fact near the Alpha house. What's this about?""Oh! That's great then come to the Alpha house now. There are people that need to speak with you and I will explain when you get here."The guards opened the gates and I drove inside followed by the police car. "Your Majesty? Are they
* Robert Greene *"Let's drive back to the station George."He nodded. George had been my partner ever since I started this job in the North. With the recommendation coming from my father, I stopped my previous job and worked at a boring police station. I can't say I enjoyed this job but it is better than making my parents who are not getting any younger on the verge of weariness about my safety all the time."God, I can't believe you are leaving this station in a few days Robert. You're the only one who can stand up to those filthy rich bastards living in the mountain."I shook my head and smiled while I watched the road. "What do you mean I'm the only one? Of course you guys need to enforce the law no matter what or who the persons are. Filthy rich huh? I guess you could say that about them."This was not the first time I went on to the Xaviers's villa for questioning. There was an incident not long time ago that a dead body was found near their lands, but with not enough evidence a
* Princess Zeina *"Your majesty, are you awake?"The knocks on the door were followed by Anna's voice. I got up from my bed and yawned, then walked slowly to open the bedroom door."Good morning, Your Majesty. I have great news for you! I'm sure that you will love it."Looking at her happy face and cheerful voice, what remained of my drowsiness flew away, and I felt excited to hear what she had to say."Oh! That's good to hear, come inside and tell me."She closes the door behind her and we walk inside the room. "The warriors from of the North that went to war with his Majesty has come back here. They've brought the news that the Alpha King has succeeded.""Oh! Thanks to the Moon Goddess! That is indeed great news, wow it means we could finally leave this place. But did Beta Osuof came?"The smile on Anna's face faded. "No, he didn't come your Majesty but warriors Alan and Raul are here to escort us back.""That's alright then, but did they say anything about my brother or Beta Osuof
* Princess Zeina *When the surroundings started to look familiar a smile was already painted on my face. Even Anna opened the window on her side and inhaled the fresh air blowing from the forest near the Palace. Soon enough we would reach the gates and I would be back."We are finally here Your Majesty."Anna uttered as our vehicle approached the tall gates. I nodded and saw the guards open the wide gates. They made a bow towards me and I waved my hand for them."Oh, it sure feels nice to be back."Raul pulled over on the wide parking of the Palace and I watched the big doors open. When it completely halted I opened the door beside me and got down."Take care of the luggage Anna.""Sure thing Your Majesty."I walked hurriedly to the entrance and saw Althea running towards me. "Zeina! Your back!"I smiled and met her for a tight hug, she is like a real sister to me. Althea was both a friend and a family member, I was right the first time I saw her. She looked nice and innocent with no
* Princess Zeina *The next day, my brother's words kept ringing in my ears, telling me that I had to do something or else I'd lose it. To let off some steam, I decided to spend time in the training center with the female warriors."Come on guys, who wants to spar with me today?"Raul and Alan look at each other while Anna Who's sitting at a nearby bench chuckles. “Oh, those two are afraid to get beaten up your Majesty!"She said teasing the two warriors. “Why don't you do it yourself, Anna?"Raul answered, Alan looked at me and shook his head. "Are you not tired, your Majesty? We had run like a fifty miles today."I sighed and nodded, the training center was already deserted since it was about lunchtime. My energy level is still at its peak but my companions displayed the feeling of exhaustion and fatigue on their faces. Althea did not go out of the master's chambers and according to the head maid, she was not feeling alright. "Then let's all go back to the Palace, I'm sorry guys
* Robert Greene *The new station was smaller than the previous one where I used to work, but the weather is fine. Far from the coldness of the North, the West has a lot of sunshine and a good air to give. I was thrilled on my first day on the job, working as the new chief of police. It seemed that the town was quiet and the people under me were very respectful, brave, and dedicated to work. But what puzzles me most of the time are the words my Father said the last time I spoke with him."Good Morning Chief!"Edmond, the older police who acted as the officer in charge before I arrived greeted me inside my private office."Morning Edmond, please check this schedule I made for the cops who need to patrol at night and during the day. Let them see me if they don't like it and want some changes."I am still in the process of getting to know the team under me, however, I had no complaints so far. He took the piece of paper and nodded."Alright chief, I would let the guys know and post this
* Princess Zeina *"Zeina, this place is one of the best regions in the world. Now it's up to you how to restore it, the Alpha house is almost finished and in a few weeks you could stay here for good."As we stood on the wide rooftop of the Alpha house overlooking the horizon, amazed by the beautiful sunset view, my brother and I talked about the future of the Western pack.I nodded. "I plan to move here tomorrow. The master's room is ready, and the warriors who will join me have been decided. But I need to choose my Beta soon, and until now, I have been thinking about who would be the best warrior to stand beside me."His eyes glowed as he looked at me. "In time you can select the most loyal, brave, and strong warrior who works under you. There are a few lead warriors who will be here Zeina, you can select from them because you can't take Beta Osuof."The teasing in my brother's voice made me smile as I shook my head. "I wasn't planning on taking Beta Osuof, of all the lead warriors
* Princess Zeina * As I was deep in my sleep, wrapped in the kind of darkness that only true exhaustion can bring, something tugged me out of it. I didn't know what it was at first, there had been no loud bang, no violent shake but suddenly, my eyes flew open. My heart skipped a beat. The room was cold and silent except for one thing a low, guttural groan. It wasn't far. It was close. Too close. The sound echoed in my ears like a wolf's howl carried on the wind, only this wasn't outside. It felt like it was inside my room. I sat up slowly, heart thudding, and turned to my right. My breath caught in my throat. A shadow no, a figure was standing just beside my bed. Watching me. Staring. I jerked up, fear instantly sharpening my senses. “Who are you?!" I demanded, my voice still hoarse from sleep but edged with alarm. The figure groaned again, low and strange. Fumbling, I reached for the lamp on my nightstand and switched it on. The dim glow revealed the face I least expected
* Princess Zeina *"How is he doctor?"All eyes were fixed on the bed where Chief Greene lay motionless. His body was still, but his expression had shifted, gone was the look of pain and unrest that had haunted him for days. Now, it seemed he was only dreaming, as though whatever plagued him had temporarily loosened its grip. It made me feel at ease.The pack doctor turned to me, bowing his head slightly in respect. "He is actually in good condition, Your Majesty. I believe his human form is struggling to adapt to the surge of strength granted by his awakening. That's likely what caused him to collapse. However, I believe once he completes his shift, things will stabilize. The fight with the guards triggered the process. He's close, very close, to fully taking on his wolf form."Relief swelled in my chest, and I let out a slow, calming breath. It was the first good news we'd had in days, about Cheif Greene and his transformation from human into a wolf."They fought because he was try
* Robert Greene *I woke up the following morning with the doctor examining my pulse, his eyes flashed when he saw me open my eyes lids and I snatched away my arm before he could hold it again."Hello there! Good morning! I am glad that you finally can wake up."I got up to sit on the bed and leaned against the headboard. He looked young, probably a few years younger than me. The smile on his face just made me feel annoyed for no reason."Who are you?"It's a little rough on my neck, but I found my own voice to ask him. Probably the groaning from the previous night made my throat go dry. I looked for some water and found a bottle on top of the table. I grabbed it, opened the lid, and devoured the water."I am your doctor, well my name is Andre, one of the doctors in the pack but when it comes to the Alpha house I am mostly the one in charge. Her Majesty has appointed me a task to see to it that you are well. Are you still thirsty?"The bottle was empty when I finished, I crumpled it a
* Princess Zeina *It was a beautiful evening where the sky was filled with stars and the moon was shining brightly, apart from that I no longer worry so much about the problems I had on the pack. As the new Alpha I am struggling to keep the pack together with the threat of rogues knowing the history that happened here before I took over. It's a good thing that I have the support of my brother the Alpha King, he was my relief knowing that he always has my back. Now I no longer have doubts that I can protect this pack.I head to my bedroom when the wind blowing from the balcony gets colder. I locked the door of the balcony and closed the curtains before getting under the mattress. One thing that's great here in the West is even when it is hot and sunny in the morning in the evening it becomes cold which is a good thing.But when I close my eyes and think of sleeping my ears perk up and I hear some growling, a faint sound of someone like it's in pain. My eyes opened wide, the noise was
* Princess Zeina *"How long has he been treated?"My brother's question made me look up to him from the sight of the man on top of the bed, the second day he was confined in the guestroom of my Alpha house. The Chief of the town's police station is here, and his fellow officers have declared him missing."This is the second-day brother, Aldin was able to save him from the rogue but he was already bitten."My brother looked at the man and then walked away from him to the window of the guestroom. "I know him, his father used to be a friend when he served as the Chief in one of the towns near the Palace. I didn't know that his son would be assigned here."Surprised by the calmness of my brother revealing a not-so-comfortable truth. "Oh! Then his Father would probably be notified that he was missing! This will raise complications on our pack."He sighed and looked at me. "Yes, that's for sure. His father knows about our existence, it would only take a matter of time before he would seek
* Princess Zeina *“What happened Aldin!?”My voice was almost hysterical, I saw the man lying on top of the bed and the doctor who was looking after him worriedly bowed his head.“Your Majesty, can we talk outside it may not be good for the patient if you scold me here.”I sighed and then glanced at the doctor. “Make sure that you save him, doctor.”He nodded. “I will do my best, your Majesty.”I walk out of the guest room first, knowing that Aldin is following behind me. He closed the door and I walked towards the benches outside, in the garden of the Alpha house. The flowers have been blooming, it should make me smile but I am far from happy today.“Start talking Aldin.”My voice laced with worry and anticipation, I know that his bringing in a human patient to the Alpha house is bad news.“Your Majesty, we were watching the Chief at the police station. However, we failed to notice that the rogue had learned about where he lived. Our warrior was almost too late to rescue him, good t
* Robert Greene *The whole week was spent patrolling and digging into the whereabouts of the people who lived near the area where the incident happened but still, we couldn't find the wolf. The animal who attacked both of my police officers and killed Gary has still not been apprehended. I spent the first day of the weekend cleaning my apartment and took some rest then waited for my fiancee to come. She said she would visit me on the weekend, and when it was almost sundown I thought she was late.The knocks on my apartment door made me get up from the couch. Thinking that it could be my fiancee outside, I removed the lock and opened the door to see my guest."What are you doing here?!"The same man who knocked on the doors of the police station that night is now standing in front of me."Coming to finish what I started."My impulses kicked in as I attempted to close the door on his face, but his hand got in the way and pushed me hard into the inside. In my years of combat and trainin
* Robert Greene *I woke up from the noise outside my office and didn't realize that I had slept on top of my desk. The cleaner had just turned on the hover and doing his job before the other officers came in. I yawned and stretched my sore muscles from a few hours of being stiff as I stood and opened the door."Good morning Chief, rough evening?"The eyes of the old man looked at my uniform and smiled. "Morning Arnold, yeah it was kinda rough and lonely being alone on the night shift."He nodded. "Would you like some coffee Chief?"I shook my head. "No, I'm going to take a shower at home and get some sleep, coffee would just prevent that."He smiled and continued what he was doing, I opened the door of the station and looked outside. Everything seemed to be normal like there was nothing happened last night. I waited for a few minutes until Edmond came."Good morning Chief, ready to leave?"I nodded and took a deep breath in, finally I could go home. "Yes, but before that I want you t
* Robert Greene *"Good evening Chief!"I was greeted by Edmond and the intern at the entrance. It was past six p.m., and I was surprised that they were still around. "What are you guys doing here? Go home now. Your overtime is not paid."Both of them carried their things and were probably just waiting for me to arrive. "We're just about to go home, Chief. Are you sure you're alright with doing the night patrol alone? I mean, maybe you can skip it until we receive the new people coming in the next day."There was a hint of worry in Edmond's voice when I met his gaze. "Go on home now Edmond, and come early tomorrow. This will only be temporary, we can't let a night pass without doing patrol, especially after what happened."He sighed and signaled the intern to go on ahead. "Goodbye Chief."The intern bid a short farewell which I replied with a nod. Edmond looked at me for a couple of seconds."It's because of what happened the last time that makes me feel worried Chief.""Go home Edmo