* Alpha King Zed *A week has passed after mourning my Father's death, I am still at a loss on where to find the rogues responsible and any traces of them have vanished in thin air. It's as if they know what is coming and they know my every move or if I am just thinking too much. The Palace warriors are strong it won't be easy to fight us, but we can be killed one by one. As I thought, I needed to keep my sister safe, being the two of us remaining as direct descendants of the Greyback family."Your Majesty, Alpha King! The new warriors are ready to determine their ranks on your final test."Beta Osuof was eager as he came to my office after he met with the young warriors. "Alright then, let's go meet them outside. How many of them have come this far?"As I walk with him exiting the office, the warriors on duty bows towards me. "There are twenty from the young warriors Your Majesty, and four from the experienced ones who are trying to get the lead warrior spot."I sighed remembering th
* Althea *"Your Majesty! Your brother is in the training center!"I couldn't believe what I heard from Dylan as he excitedly uttered the words just after I opened the door of my chambers to him. My eyes look at him and then to Albert who nods his head, because I was thinking that Dylan might just be joking about it."Is that true? And who told you this news?"Dylan smiled, he knew that my brother was invited to Alpha Joe's house but we were not in the West anymore. "The warrior guard of the training center said your brother is one of the applicants for taking the lead warrior position on the borders of the East."After hearing that I was finally convinced that my brother was here in the Palace territory. "Then let me go get change and let's go to the training center!"Both of them nodded as I closed the door and then walked towards the big closet. I chose my training set to wear, as the training center is where the warriors of the Palace are most of the time it would be inappropriate
* Althea *"I have to go back to the center Thea, my friends, and I are yet to take the Alpha King's final test."My brother's face was hopeful, I knew he wanted to become the warrior leader so that he could see me when he needed to report to the Alpha King in the Palace. I look back to the middle of the training center where Beta Osuof stands with the three others. I can't see the Alpha King anymore. He must have gone somewhere when I was talking with my brother."Take care of yourself, I hope you pass the Test. We will be cheering for you here.""Thank you, sis."He bows to Zeina and goes back to where he was with the three other warriors and Beta Osuof."Your brother seems strong Thea, I think he will nail this test."Zeina commented while we looked at the four warriors including him. The other three were also tall and one of them is quite buff I fear he would have a better chance of winning if the test would be all about strength. "I hope so too Zeina, and I hope that the test wi
* Alpha King Zed *I couldn't help but get amused looking at the expression she made on every announcement I made to the warriors fighting over the lead spot. She stood with my sister worrying about her brother every second that passed. The three warriors have now started to face each other for the final test."Beta what is the name of those other two?"Beta Osuof thought for a couple of seconds. "The biggest one of them is Conrad, ambitious and proud. He is also the oldest warrior out of the three and the other one is John the same age as Aldin and his friend, actually the three of them are friends."Amused I smiled and nodded. "Great then this will be challenging for all of them, I think we will see a good fight today.""Yes your Majesty, the three of them told me that they will all give it their best in this fight."As I smirk my eyes return to Althea where she is standing, now I am quite sure that she is praying for his brother to win. His brother took a hard hit from Conrad on hi
* Althea *Thankfully my brother did not suffer that much from the fight, it helped that he was in his wolf form and more importantly, he won. I was happy that he got what he wanted earning the respect from the Alpha King. After a few days of rest, the pack doctor said he could work normally. But he didn't look like he needed rest at all, my brother was more than happy to start as the lead warrior even in that moment when he won."Good morning Your Majesty!""Oh, good morning Donna."Donna hesitated before speaking again. "Ah someone is waiting for you in the Palace's visitor lobby Your Majesty. Alberta informed me before I came here."Surprised, I smiled at her. "Well, then I should go and see. Thank you, Donna."The servant smiled and began her chores inside my chambers, I just took a glance at myself in the big mirror before leaving. I had a quick shower and I am wearing comfortable cotton shorts and a cotton top. Outside my chambers, Dylan and Albert greeted me and followed me to
* Alpha King Zed *I didn't know what triggered my anger after I heard the report from the head maid Alberta that the Alpha of the West is in the Palace to visit Althea, but I left in the middle of my discussion with Beta Osuof telling him that I have to go back. I will expect him to just give me the report in the afternoon when he finishes. As I drove the black BMW from the gates of the entrance I saw her watching him leave, with a smile on her face.Alpha Joe must have known that I have arrived that is why he leaves fast, well I have no plan on stopping him. I just want him out of my sight, and out of the Palace. I stopped my car in front of the three who were startled, and got out. "Good Day, Your Majesty!"Both Dylan and Albert bowed their heads and greeted me. "Dylan, take the car and park it in the garage. Albert, you can go back to the East Wing."The two warriors moved exactly as how I expected them to after hearing my orders while she stood in front of me looking at my face.
* Alpha King Zed *"Get out of the library before I forget you are my wife Althea!"With my back turned against her, I felt her stand up on her feet and walk out of the room. After closing the door behind her, I walked towards the window of the library. There were more important things that needed my urgent attention, but I came running back into the Palace after knowing that my cousin was there.Now I have to think straight, but the traces of her scent still linger in the air inside the library. I couldn't forget how the fear in her eyes showed after I snapped at her. "Damn it!"I thought about Beta Osuof and the issue we have been dealing with for a while. The rogues, our enemies are getting stronger and cunning that they have managed to stay hidden in the territory of the humans. The death of my Father is still unresolved, and the fact that they could strike at any time somewhere. Maybe not in the Palace because of my strong warriors, they would be killed before they even reached h
* Althea *"Beta Osuof?! Beta?"He was surprised to see me running through the stairs in my nightgown, even though I topped it with a robe but the thin fabric could reveal what was inside. I don't mind, I was too worried to even think that I was not dressed properly."Oh, Your Majesty. Good evening!"He bows his head towards me."Beta Osuof, did the Alpha King just leave for the West? Please can you tell me if he is still mad at Alpha Joe? We can't let him hurt Alpha Joe, I must stop him!"Beta Osuof was surprised even more as he looked at my face. "Your majesty, you don't have to stop the Alpha King. You have to go back to your chambers and wait for his return so that you two could clear some misunderstanding."He sounded calm, unlike me who was already worried sick of Alpha Joe. How could I just sit still if the Alpha King stripped him of his title as the Alpha of the West? All just because of me? I bit my lower lip."I cannot do that Beta, if you don't stop the Alpha King I must go
* 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 *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
* 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 *I was looking out the window, as the light fall of white pieces of tiny cotton ball balls from the dark sky fascinated me. It's almost seven in the evening and I know that they would be calling me out to eat, I'm not hungry but I had to go down and meet with them. Mrs. Xavier will be expecting me, she's such a kind old woman who reminds me of my mother. Alpha Francis is lucky to have at least one parent by his side even though he doesn't have any siblings."Your majesty? You need to go down now, Alpha Francis and his mother are waiting for you at the dining table."I turned around to see Anna opening the door of my room. "Oh yeah, let's go down together."She walks with me to the stairs and down to the dining hall. "Good evening everyone! I have to apologize for coming down late."Alpha Francis stands up and pulls out the chair opposite to him while Mrs. Xavier is on my right. "That's alright Princess Zeina, it hasn't been long since I arrived. My mother and I typic
* Princess Zeina *"Goodbye Zeina, take care of yourself while I am away. I promise to send Beta Osuof to take you back to the palace as soon as the war ends and the warriors of Alpha Francis are back here."I smiled at my brother, noticing the look of worry in his eyes. If we had a better choice, he would not have let me stay. However, we made a deal with the Alpha of the West, and he is bringing more warriors because I am staying."Yes, don't worry too much brother. Focus on winning the war and with the number of warriors that you have now I am confident that you will soon eliminate all the rogues in the West."He nodded and then walked towards Alpha Francis who was talking to the warriors that would go with my brother. The Alpha house in the West is a decent place and I wouldn't mind staying here for a short vacation, except that it's too cold."Your Majesty, maybe it's better for us to head inside now. The wind is too cold."I turned around to see my personal servant Anna shiverin
* Alpha King Zed *We were back at the palace before sundown but I had to make a quick meeting for the warriors of the North and the East. Some selected warriors of the Palace were also left in the West to guard and make sure that no more rogues were hiding in the hidden places. The prisoners are secured in the dungeons and somehow I felt at ease."Everyone for the Alpha of the North and the East please send them my token of gratitude. The war will not be over if not for your support. I just want to thank each one of you, you can choose to leave now or stay and get some rest but I know that most of you would leave to be back with your families.""It's an honor, your Majesty, we will go and bring the good news to Alpha Francis of the North."The lead warrior of the North together with his wolves bow to me and get ready to leave. "The same with us your Majesty, Alpha lander of the East will be happy to know that there are no more rogues in the West. Thank you for letting us go home ear
* Alpha King Zed *We run through the thick forest, conquering the distance between my territory and the West. But I signal to stop when I notice that we are about to cross the border. No more rogues were guarding the gates and I could hear the fighting of the warriors from Beta Osuof and the rogues, I wanted us to go further but I was sticking to the plan. Since I haven't heard anything from him yet, we need to stay where we are."Your majesty? Aren't we going to proceed?"The warrior from the North asked me, he was standing close and he could hear what I was listening to."Not yet, it's important to hear from Beta Osuof to prevent each one of you from getting hurt. If we can prevent it from happening then there is no need to rush."He nodded but after a few seconds of waiting Beta Osuof is calling me on the min link."Your majesty!? I can't hold them for much longer, you need to come now because there are too many of them."In between breaths, I heard him fighting and so I signaled
* Alpha King Zed *After three days of intense preparation and training for all the warriors, we are finally ready to attack the rogues of the West. I kept the death of Alpha Joe within the palace wall, I didn't want the news about it would affect the Alpha of the North nor alert the rogues in the West. The death of my cousin would only bring negative effects for the war that is set to happen and I wouldn't want that. "Your Majesty, the soldiers are ready."The plan was a two-group attack the first group was led by Beta Osuof. As agreed they were the first ones to challenge the rogues and when the enemies came out we would surprise them with the second group attacked which is led by me and the warriors of the North and the East."Remember the plan Beta Osuof and just like we have all agreed, may the Moon Goddess favor us tonight. We won't let the rogues remain in the West they can either die or run for their lives."Beta Osuof howled and with the warrior numbers the outside of the Pa
* Althea *After I fixed myself because of the incident, I was surprised to find out that the servants had started transferring all my belongings to the master's chamber. "Are you sure about this Donna?"She smiled and nodded. "Your Majesty, the Alpha King has declared that you will no longer stay here. This room will be emptied of all the portraits that he has from childhood as well. The other servants have put most of your things in His Majesty's chambers so you can also go and get some rest there. I will follow you with the rest of your things.""Oh, but is his Majesty in his chambers right now?"Donna shook her head. "I believe his still with Beta Osuof as I overheard that they will discuss something in private.""Alright, then I'm going on ahead."The smile on my face widened as I walked the hallway to the master's chambers. With a rapid heartbeat I couldn't help but get excited that I had to remind myself that the Alpha King might be busy. This is the third time I am moving bac