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THE ALPHA'S SECOND CHOICE 1: THE RED MOON
XAVIERAThis was the calm before the storm. I stood in the gallery, dressed in a red dress, my hands resting on the balustrade, while I watched the throng of bodies move sensually below. It was the Red festival of the Red moon pack, and everyone was in a celebratory mood. From my vantage position, Zee, my elder sister, was giggling like a schoolgirl in the arms of her mate, Luca, while the latter seemed quite satisfied with the woman in his arms. Our father, Alpha Wayne sat on his dignified cushion chair decorated with crystal gems, flanked by the chief Gamma, Sir Adrian and his Beta, Felix. My mother, Luna Anne, stood in the circle of the court ladies, who were also wives of wolves of ranks exchanging hot topics, or as Zee would call it, “Red gist” —over glasses of white wine. My other siblings were scattered around, and about having fun. Every other person appeared all loved up, the goddess had blessed all the werewolves of Red Moon who were of age either with a mate, or their wol
Last Updated : 2024-04-13THE ALPHA'S SECOND CHOICE 2: THE RED NIGHT
XAVIERA It was about us. The enemy was out for our blood. Was all that ran through my mind. The discussion from earlier was really about our pack. A loud bang tore through the already chaotic air. People screamed, running out of the hall. “Oh my God!” Collins gasped.“Comport yourself, boy!” Chief Adrian admonished him. To my mother he said; “ follow Sir Kelvin, you'd be taken out of the city through the underground pathway. A van will be waiting to move you all. Move fast and together, I'll go find the Alpha!” Then he turned on his heels in the midst of the chaotic room, and was gone. “I can't find Zee!” Asher shouted, panting as he joined us, another explosion tore through the walls, indenting it with large cracks. The people went helter-skelter, stampeding for safety. “Oh God!” My mother gasped dreadfully “where did she go?!” “She was with Luca” I said, Jordan was beginning to make a fuss, and little Georgia was shaking like a leaf in my mother's arm. We stood in the midst of
Last Updated : 2024-04-13THE ALPHA'S SECOND CHOICE CHAPTER THREE
RykerThe Crescent ball ritual began today, and it was responsible for the bad mood I was currently in. I stood before the large mirror in my room, covered in sweat and herbs. A white towel hung low around my waist. The combined smell of Marjoram, dill seeds and some other herbs swayed, circling the air around me, its juices dripped from my head down to my toes.How long was I going to do this shit?Eileen had said it was compulsory I did the herbs ritual again this year, but she never said they intended to bathe me in some ‘herbal’ liquid. The burnt herbs and incense I could take, but being drenched in a mixture of herbs in hopes to attract a non-existent mate, was something I couldn't. Then give them a Luna. Find your mate. I hated the thought of this. Finding a mate when war was right at our doorsteps was nothing but misplaced priority. I knew what was more important. A knock on my door pulled me out of my musings. I turned to the door, just in time to see Caden slide in. He to
Last Updated : 2024-04-13THE ALPHA'S SECOND CHOICE 4: MISSING SENTINELS AND THE CRESCENT COURT
Six years onALPHA RYKER Becoming Alpha meant several things, including sitting for hours with grim-faced men old enough to be your grandfather, while trying to make sense of how five men mysteriously disappeared from their position of duty, and one returning unalived. We were seated in the spacious Crescent court in the Crescent Villa. The expansive room had a large mahogany rectangular shaped table that was about three hundred metres long. Thirty six elders and wolves of rank sat at each end of the table. I took my place at the top of it, by my right sat Caden, who was now my beta and by my left, Reid sat. Mason, who was supposed to be my second beta under Elder Lowell's advice, sat by Reid, his expression sour for a totally different reason. Tonight, the court had several intermingling reactions, and I could easily pick on the vibes, two of which were most prominent; Anger and fear. Everyone was right in their feelings. They had every right to be angry, five Sentinels missing all
Last Updated : 2024-04-13THE ALPHA'S SECOND CHOICE 5: HAUNTING OF THE PAST.
XAVIERAFire roared through the night's sky, heating up the cold night. The large house before me spat flames, heavily clothed in thick black smoke. Heart wrenching screams could be heard from the house, filling it and overflowing through every outlet of the burning house. I tried to move, but my legs wouldn't obey. I was stuck—stuck in a way I couldn't decipher. Sweat trickled down my face as I fought to free my legs, loud screams from the house sent slithering chills down my spine.I shook like a leaf under the merciless assault of the wind. “Run! Run! Run!” The voices began to chant “Save yourself!” I was no coward, and I've never backed down on a fight, but I felt my body take up that command. Run! Escape!I tried to, but my legs just wouldn't budge.While I struggled to flee as commanded, a figure emerged from the fire. It was in the form of a man, but his body was covered in an unending black smoke that wrapped around him in large circles, twirling continuously. His eyes blazed
Last Updated : 2024-06-01THE ALPHA'S SECOND CHOICE 6: MATE FINDER
ALPHA RYKERThe Crescent ball ritual began today, and it was responsible for my bad mood. I stood before the large mirror in my room, covered in sweat and herbs. A white towel hung low around my waist. The combined smell of Marjoram, dill seeds and some other herbs swayed, circling the air around me, its juices dripping from my head down to my toes.How long was I going to do this shit?Eileen had said it was compulsory I did the mate finding ritual again this year, but she never said they intended to bathe me in some ‘herbal’ liquid. The burnt herbs and incense I could take, but being drenched in a mixture of herbs in hopes to attract a non-existent mate, was something I couldn't. “Then give them a Luna. Find your mate.” Caden's voice rang in my head.I hated the thought of this. Finding a mate when war was right at our doorsteps was nothing but misplaced priorities. I knew what was more important, and it was definitely not a mate. A rapt knock drew my attention to the door. I turne
Last Updated : 2024-06-03THE ALPHA'S SECOND CHOICE 7: TWICE IN SIX YEARS
XAVIERAThe sun radiated brightly above the lush meadow, and the calm breeze swept past us in a warm caress, encouraging the sweet smells of Gardenia flowers Mrs Barnes had planted around her cozy cafe to spread its exhilarating savor around. My hair was loosely wrapped in a messy bun, and I was dressed in a simple round-necked cream chiffon top with flower embroideries on the left breast, and a dark denim skirt and sandals. Somehow I found myself in Moonlit Cafe, with Adeline and Leesa, sharing lunch and unavoidable gossip. “Alpha Ryker is definitely getting a mate this year” Lessa popped, sipping from her glass of rosemary citrus spritzer.“And how do you know that?” Adeline queried between chewing on her burrito. “Erin” Lessa shrugged, placing her cup on the table.Erin was always filling her in on Palace gossip. Thanks to Erin, we knew his mistress didn't eat peas; had a special set of glasswares in the manor, and never ate with anything but those.“And how does Erin know?”“Duh
Last Updated : 2024-06-04THE ALPHA'S SECOND CHOICE 8: ANOTHER BODY
ALPHA RYKERMy only crime was chivalry. I stared at the large brown stain on my shirt, disliking the feel of the sticky liquid that had clung to my skin. I was having a break, and that woman of hair decided to ruin it. How could she be so careless, running around as though she was being chased? What If no one was there to prevent her fall?She was clumsy, weird and fragile. But, there was something about her though. Her eyes reminded me of emeralds. It wasn't my intention, but I couldn't help but notice everything about her features in that brief encounter. Besides the fact that she was quite beautiful, there was something about her I couldn't really place a finger on. Why did I feel like we've met before? “Calum?” I called on my driver for the day. He was one of the Zetas from Caden's special team. Caden made sure I went out with members of his team if he wasn't with me. Not that he'd ever leave my side without strict orders.“Yes, Alpha” Calum's brown eyes met mine through the rea
Last Updated : 2024-06-05
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THE ALPHA'S SECOND CHOICE 32: HOW QUICK THE WORLD TILTS.
XAVIERA From the moment I ran into the Alpha last night, I knew the balance I was beginning to find again would tilt. Ever since the incident that sent me far away from home occurred years back, I had avoided the spotlight as much as I could. I hated bringing attention to myself. This world was quite a small place, and the pack responsible for the trouble I was in were alive and lurking, even if I didn't know who they really were.The Crescent moon which had become my respite, and shield from my burdensome past had now placed me in the very position I had tried to avoid. The moment I got home last night, I had quickly gotten out of my dress, freshened up and had settled for Mac and cheese. Anna had come in much later, and I had pretended to be asleep when she came to my room. Adeline and Leesa had rang me non stop until I decided to switch off my phone. Much later, I overheard Anna informing them I was fine and asleep. Last night was too much to take in all at once, and I needed the
THE ALPHA'S SECOND CHOICE 31: BEGINNING OF THE AFTERMATH
ALPHA RYKERI stood on the balcony of my room, overlooking the garden below, watching the sun rise. A cup of coffee laced with brandy sat warm in my hands. I hadn’t slept a wink last night; Too many thoughts had kept me awake, and I wasn't a fan of pills. I watched the round resplendent globe rise slowly, dispelling darkness of the night and casting a golden glow over everything within its focus. I turned away from the sight of it, back to my chair. My laptop sat booted and running on the glass table. I had used work to past time, hoping sleep would come along the line, but it didn't. A lot had happened in the past few weeks, and even if I had trained myself never to worry over things that were out of my control, it was tough to ignore how incessantly out of control things were becoming. Firstly, the dark moon pack kept on infiltrating our pack, murdering and kidnapping, and the more we tightened security measures, the more the casualties. It was as if they could walk through anythi
THE ALPHA'S SECOND CHOICE 30: THE GODDESS' PLAY
BETA CADENLife is never stagnant, I'm quite aware of that. But sometimes, the way it moves is quite surprising. That also goes without saying life is full of surprises, and in one night, I'd been hit with two of it—two powerful curve balls. Ryker, who had never believed in mates, and had planned his life without the appearance of one, had been given a mate. And not not just any other, but the woman that had piqued my interest. A woman he obviously didn't want. Everyone was astonished for several reasons. Ryker, because he'd been placed in a precarious position by tonight's happening. Xaviera, as any woman in her situation ought to be, was terrified and astonished, which was justified. My mother wasn't just elated, but relieved. And she had enough reasons to be. I was relieved, but not elated. I had my game set, and the goddess had played her hand. I stood in the crowd, watching them dance, tension oozed heavily between them, and a knot tightened in my chest. They both didn't want
THE ALPHA'S SECOND CHOICE 29: THE REJECTION
XAVIERAStillness. That was the first reaction the world offered to this unfathomable revelation. Everything stilled for a few seconds, then continued quite slowly.The moon spilled over us. Snow-like trasculescent flakes dropped from the sky bathing us in its beauty. I however couldn't enjoy the moondusts as I did previous years, being in the centre of it, nonetheless. My mind was too preoccupied to actually enjoy the ‘peak’ of the festival as Adeline would describe it. Turns out our definition of peak had been altered tonight. I stood dazed, unable to process what had just happened, and the implications of what it meant. The man before me seemed equally stunned, but aside from shock, there was hard disbelief. I became very much aware of the continuous gasps and murmurings around us, we weren't the only ones in disbelief. There was also curiosity, and the question they so badly wanted answers to was “who is she?” Who was I?I had been mated to the insanely gorgeous Alpha Ryker of t
THE ALPHA'S SECOND CHOICE CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT
XavieraThe rest of the week was not without the constant reminder that my life had changed. The whispers had morphed into smiles and small bows, and then suspicious whispers. I overheard two women discussing one time, the possibility of the Alpha marrying his girlfriend, instead of his mate. Another time, two women were comparing myself and his current girlfriend. They said she was more classy, and elegant. Some had said she was more regal, a Crescent she-wolf and was the best fit for Luna, so they didn't know why the goddess picked me. One woman had even described me as a ‘pick-me’ girl. The gossips were becoming quite unbearable, and I didn't know why it affected me. I hadn't always bothered how people thought of me, attractive or not. One time, I was the stunning moon in my pack. If preferences were different, I didn't really mind. I was done with all the attention of my previous life. Also, Alpha Ryker could sleep with the whole town if he so wished, it was none of my busines
THE ALPHA'S SECOND CHOICE 27: THE WOMAN IN A GREEN DRESS
ALPHA RYKERI stood before the large mirror in my spacious closet, going over my look for the last time. My team had done a nice job ensembling and styling my look for tonight. Although Aria had suggested I dress in a blue tux, I loved how good I looked in black, and I could never pass on black when it was an option. Aria had released an update to the press, describing in detail my ensemble for tonight. She had insisted it was important to state how I dressed. Something for the fashion blogs and columns to chew on. My appearance was as important as my leadership skills. I didn't argue with that. I loved to dress, and Aria and her team indulged me.I dressed in a black peak lapel cashmere tuxedo and pants, perfectly tailored. It accentuated my physique; a crispy white dress shirt with a wing collar and french cuffs. I pinned the cuffs with diamond cufflinks from my father's collections. I had declined knotting a tie, and had undid the first two buttons aiming for a hint of causality.I
THE ALPHA'S SECOND CHOICE 26: CAN I HAVE THIS DANCE?
XAVIERAI stood before the large mirror in Adeline's room, stunned by the amazing creature who stared right back at me. The last time I had seen her was over five years ago, the night of the Red festival. The next day, she was gone, as had everyone who used to know her. I hadn't seen her since then. However, she showed up again tonight, a little older now, more comely, still sophisticated, and gorgeously adorned in beautiful fabric, jewelleries and a perfect hairdo. I missed feeling beautiful. Adeline was right. This dress was made just for me. I loved how the silky fabric of the off-shoulder, low cut back dress draped elegantly on my body. The corset had cinched masterfully at the waist accentuating my figure, making my waist smaller, while the flowy skirt made my hips a little bit wider. The bodice was slightly beaded, with beautiful embroideries.The skirt pooled at my feet, the lower part of my body hidden in several layers of fabric covered with tulle. A slit tore from my right
THE ALPHA'S SECOND CHOICE 25: THE WHITE ROOM
ALPHA RYKERI took the elevator located at the farthest end of the mansion with three of my most trusted men; Caden, Calum and Reid, heading for the basement below. The machine beeped, sliding open in its usual noiseless fashion directing us to a long hallway with a door at the farthest end. We strode out, walking straight to the door our feet light on the tiled floor. I checked my wristwatch, I had just fifteen minutes. The ball would begin soon. As I walked, I couldn't help but remember the first time my father brought me down here. He had requested Eileen to bring me home one Saturday, and had taken me on a long silent stroll in the garden. Then, out of the blue, he said he wanted to show me something. He had taken me back into the mansion, through the various hallways upstairs till we stopped at the elevator, then we headed downwards. “Every person of power has one little space, where they work it out, draw information, get answers to political and war issues, or anything relatin
THE ALPHA'S SECOND CHOICE CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR
XavieraFrom the moment I ran into the Alpha last night, I knew the balance I was beginning to find again would tilt. Ever since the incident that sent me far away from home occurred years back, I had avoided the spotlight as much as I could. I hated bringing attention to myself. This world was quite a small place, and the pack responsible for the trouble I was in were alive and lurking, even if I didn't know who they really were.The Crescent moon which had become my respite, and shield from my burdensome past had now placed me in the very position I had tried to avoid. The moment I got home last night, I had quickly gotten out of my dress, freshened up and had settled for Mac and cheese. Anna had come in much later, and I had pretended to be asleep when she came to my room. Adeline and Leesa had rang me non stop until I decided to switch off my phone. Much later, I overheard Anna informing them I was fine and asleep. Last night was too much to take in all at once, and I needed the n
