The Alpha's Key

The Alpha's Key

last updateLast Updated : 2022-07-22
By:  F. A. R.Ongoing
Language: English
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A young witch obsessed with power, an Alpha bound by responsibilities, and a young woman with a mysterious background, their lives intertwined in a web of deceit, lies, and pretense. When the desire to obtain power overrules all logical thought, Nari Montgomery would do anything in order to achieve her dream, even if it means sacrificing what she holds dear. Alpha Romeo Price was deceived by love and cursed by a witch only to be saved by a stranger whose identity may be the cause of his downfall. Annabelle Aoki arrives in a small town and rescues an animal only to be coerced into saving a man who changes her perspective and pushes her to accept who she was meant to be. A prophecy foretold their destiny but that doesn't mean they will end up together. In this story, things are never what they appear.

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Chapter 1

Prologue

Bayswater Pack Lands

Romeo Price

“Perimeter breach, all warriors to the Northern border. NOW!”

My howls reverberated through the air, calling all pack warriors to the northern border. I stood erect on four paws, hackles raised, my eyes scanning the perimeter for incoming enemies. My mind-link is busy, listening to reports and giving out battle strategies. We are not only going to win this fight, it is imperative for us to minimize the number of casualties.

“Yes, Alpha!”

“Coming, Alpha!”

“Almost there!”

A chorus of replies were heard in my mind-link amidst thundering paws, my warriors prepped and ready, eager to defend our lands. My heart swelled with pride, each and every pack member who is able to fight will lay their life on the line for our pack. Tonight’s fight is a fight to the death. Not all will make it back alive tonight, that is the reality that we are facing and still, here they are. 

“Three o’clock! Twelve incoming!”

“I need backup, seven o’clock! Arghhhhh!” 

I had just turned nineteen a few days ago, making me the Alpha of Bayswater pack. I have trained my whole life for this role and yet, never in my wildest dreams would I have expected for our pack to be attacked so soon and against such a huge number too. By now, I should not be surprised by the attacks, for we have something that other packs do not have, a magical stone to fulfil a thousand-year-old prophecy. The black onyx stone.

“Reinforcements, two minutes ETA!”

Tonight’s fight is against the Moonstone pack, a rival pack from the north. Their Alpha, Sebastian, is a power-crazed coward. He sends a group of fighters to our borders, trespassing and then killing any of our pack members that lie in their path, but he never comes to fight himself. Afraid that I might kill him, he stays within the safe confines of his territory, protected by a large group of guards. His obsession is on getting the stone that I wear on my neck and he is not the only one.

“Four incoming, ten o’clock!”

The fight spanned through the edge of the forest, over a large clearing not far from our Northern borders. We had an advantage over the intruders, having the higher ground, providing us with the vantage point of being able to pinpoint where they are and how many are coming. 

“Man down, two o’clock!”

Subconsciously, I started keeping track of the casualties as I felt the tie between me and my pack members snap, the feeling akin to being skinned alive. A million needles stabbed my heart, anguished and painful with each broken tethered line. The metallic smell of blood permeated the air, with it the smell of the earth, intermingling with sweat, fear and death.

I squeezed my eyes and clenched my teeth, pushing in the feeling of grief that overcame me as I felt my pack members perish in battle. Adrenaline coursed my veins as the fighting picked up, more enemy wolves were sighted approaching our borders.

“Come to Papa!” Arch, my beta, pounced excitedly, his eyes feral, jaw opened wide revealing sharp, canine teeth.

Within my periphery I could see Arch fighting two wolves, snarling and snapping his canine teeth, his movements fast and calculated. Arch is among our best warriors and trainers, his strength and agility only being surpassed by me, the Alpha of the pack. Within seconds the two wolves fell unceremoniously to the ground, dead and cold. Faster than I can blink, Arch swiftly moved on to the next wolf.

“Die! You weakling!”

Flanking my side is my brother Roman, tossing the dead body of an older wolf, its eyes dull, fur matted with blood, both its hind legs gone. Before the wolf even fell on the ground, Roman is already leaping forward to attack a dark grey wolf which bounded towards him.

“Gotcha!” Roman snarled, his eyes gleaming with anticipation, jaw wide open, flashing his cuspids and ready to snap at the next incoming enemy. 

From my position I could see six more wolves appearing from beyond the border lines. I swiftly sprung myself towards them, having disposed of my last victim.

“Arch, twelve o-clock, six incoming.” 

“On it!”

I mind-linked Arch, noticing that he too had executed his prey. We both encircled the six wolves. We were outnumbered, yes, but that did not scare us in the least. Rather, we are confident that we will be able to take them down. Less than a minute later, all six lie lifeless, blood oozing from their wounds.

“Alpha, incoming, seven o-clock!”

All of a sudden, I feel searing pain on my hind legs as a large wolf rammed its cuspids into my back, causing me to yelp in surprise. Before I managed to turn, my dad rammed his head onto the wolf’s body, his jaw open wide, sharp, canine teeth clamping firmly towards the neck of the wolf. Without a single glance he tore the wolf’s neck, causing its neck to sag, head drooping to the ground.

Three more wolves leaped in front of us, causing me, Arch and my dad to fall apart, facing them separately. With a sickening crunch, I slammed into the black wolf that was snarling in front of me, knocking it to the ground and sinking my teeth into its throat. I gave out a satisfied growl as I felt the wolf grow flaccid and die.

Noting that both Arch and my dad had slaughtered the other two wolves, I raised my head to survey the field. On my right I saw Trav fighting a silver furred wolf, which seconds later lay dead at his feet, its eyes wide open and its still face a rictus of pain and shock. 

“Cowabanga!” Trav yowled, exultant, despite his bloodied and mangled appearance. There was a huge tear on his side which he either was blissfully unaware or purposely chosen to ignore. I suspect it’s the latter.

“Eastern side, clear!”

The numbers started to dwindle. I looked around, finding Jughead’s orange-furred wolf, kicking a black wolf and knocking it to the ground as he sunk his canine teeth into its throat. Blood sprouted angrily from the wound, turning the green grass into crimson. 

“Western side, clear!”

I saw two wolves aiming for my mum, one from the front while the other from her side. I quickly bolted towards her, intending to take out the wolf closest to me but I was too late, although my mum managed to sidestep the wolf that jumped in front of her, the one from the side pummeled her straight to the ground, knocking her head.

“Protect the black onyx stone.” My mum whispered through the mind-link, her voice small and weak, before she fell and succumbed into unconsciousness. 

“Scan the field for casualties and bring the dead home.”

I felt the final tendril snap, my final count telling me that fifteen of our pack members are dead. The smell of death hung heavily in the air. The field is now eerily quiet, dead wolves lying on the grass, heads, bodies and limbs askew. My heart weeps for those we had lost, never to return to the warm embrace of their families and loved ones.

All those who perished tonight were for one single cause. To protect the black onyx stone from falling into the hands of our enemies. Our enemies are enthralled by the prophecy of the black onyx stone, because the stone grants its guardian great power and magical abilities.

I am the guardian of the black onyx stone. 

The stone is a curse that has befallen my ancestors and will continue to be casted upon my descendants. Believe me when I say the stone is a curse because peace will never be upon us for as long as we remain the keeper of the stone.

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66 Chapters
Prologue
Bayswater Pack Lands Romeo Price   “Perimeter breach, all warriors to the Northern border. NOW!” My howls reverberated through the air, calling all pack warriors to the northern border. I stood erect on four paws, hackles raised, my eyes scanning the perimeter for incoming enemies. My mind-link is busy, listening to reports and giving out battle strategies. We are not only going to win this fight, it is imperative for us to minimize the number of casualties. “Yes, Alpha!” “Coming, Alpha!” “Almost there!” A chorus of replies were heard in my mind-link amidst thundering paws, my warriors prepped and
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1. Nari Montgomery
Five years laterBayswater Beach Lithe and perfectly sculpted, just like a magnificent god, he emerged from the sea. His staggering height and impressive structure enveloped in beads of water, causing his skin to shimmer as sunlight bounced off the liquid spheres. My eyes trailed voraciously over the muscles on his sculpted torso and brazenly my sight moved lower, towards the chiselled abdomen over his stomach, pausing for a millisecond before I dared to roam below his waist, to the narrow plains curving below his pelvis. My lips had gone dry and I licked my lips nervously as my eyes travelled over his shorts, completely soaked and clinging like a second skin, hanging precariously on his hips. 
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2. The Wiccan Council
My world stood still and I stared the scroll which lay in my hands, mouth agape. The red emblem on the scroll, as well as the pixie messenger represented only one thing, a message from the Wiccan Council. The highest authority in our community, five of the wisest and strongest wizards and witches ruling over our realm. My fate was sealed when the pixie appeared on the beach, destined either for greatness or for doom. This is because a letter by the Wiccan Council could only mean one of two things, a glorious appointment with the council or punishment which results in death.  What would the council want with me? I am nothing but a soon-to-be nineteen year old witch.  Clutching the scroll tightly in my hand, I swiftly gathered my stuff from the beach and spri
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3. The Former Royal
“Sacrifices must be made if you desire the position of power.” My late grandmother’s wise words reverberated in my brain as I accepted the offer by the Wiccan Council last night. She herself was among the first council members after we lost our King and Queen. This morning, I mulled over the circumstances leading to my appointment as Crimson Bay’s youngest council member as my feet took me to my father’s office.“Yes, Father. You called?” I knocked on the door and peered cautiously before entering into his office. “Ah, just the person I am looking for.” My Father looked up from the sheets of paper that he had in his hands, a frown wrinkling on his forehead, his eyes glazed, his mind still immersed in whatever issue he had at hand. 
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4. The Montgomery Twins
Nari Montgomery   Standing in front of the full-length mirror, I twirled excitedly in my birthday dress, admiring the soft folds of its fabric and the beautiful shimmer it makes as light touches the dress. The high waisted garment is close-fitting around the bust and tapers off loosely from the waist to my ankles. Today is my nineteenth birthday and tonight will be the night where the Goddess will reveal I am the chosen mate for the Alpha of Bayswater pack, Romeo Price.  I giggled at the thought of finally being mated to my best friend and boyfriend, the thought filling my heart with happiness and making me giddy. I eyed my twin sister slinking at the doorway behind me, trying to be obscure.  “Ala
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5. Happy Birthday, Nari!
Romeo adjusted his cufflinks as they approached the front door of Nari’s residence, an ill-suffering sigh escaping his lips. He hates wearing a tuxedo, the garment is too restrictive and a pain to get out of if he needs to shift. Yet here he is, wearing one just so that he can appease Nari.  “Looking good tonight, Alpha. Our future Luna will be happy to see you.” There was a wolfish grin on Arch’s face and as the biggest player in Bayswater, he is probably thinking about the witches that he’s going to bed tonight.  They entered the hall and Romeo’s eyes zoomed towards Nari, her coral dress shimmering under the lights. His heartbeat turned erratic as their eyes met and his mouth grew dry.  When did Nari become so beautiful?
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6. The Curse
Romeo was standing on the raised platform, his body frozen as Nari floated menacingly in front of him, chanting in a voice that is not hers but a deep, gravelly, and ominous sound. The voice rang loudly across the hall. “You are MINE!” Her eyes were glowing strangely, threads of black mist swirling and growing behind her floating figure. Romeo’s eyes darted wildly, trying to find a way to escape. No matter how hard he tried moving his legs, they remained rooted to the floor.  Alaia gasped, her eyes rounding in alarm as realization dawned upon her. The coloured stones and hexagon star which she discovered earlier was not meant for Nari.  It was meant for somebody else. It was meant for Romeo who Nari sees as her
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7. Meeting Annabelle Aoki
Bayswater Beach   Annabelle was walking back from the beach when she heard a noise that suspiciously sounded like a groan. Her ears twitched and her head bobbed to the left, from where she presumed the sound came from.  She stilled, her eyes squinting towards the tall grass which bordered the beach, her ears trying to distinguish what she heard from the natural sounds associated with the beach. She thought she heard another groan but it was fainter.  Could someone be in trouble? She thought to herself.  Sundown is fast approaching as the final traces of the sun dipping into the horizon. On the opposite side, the moon has risen, and very soon, red and orange hues will appear when the earth’s moon is encapsulated in a total lunar ec
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8. Finding the Black Onyx Stone
The next morning, Annabelle woke up with a start. Something heavy was pressing against her chest and making it difficult for her to breathe. Alarmed, her eyelids flew open, only to discover that Chucky had rested his paw and half of his head on her chest. The dog weighs a ton and Annabelle swears she almost suffocated in her sleep.  If I’m not careful, Chucky is going to be the death of me, Annabelle thought to herself, questioning her decision bringing the dog home last night.  Chucky was supposed to sleep in the kitchen but she found the dog is not very good at obeying instructions. He ended up lying by the foot of her bed and somewhere in the night Chucky must have crawled into bed with her.  She slowly lifted Chucky’s paw and nozzle, gently placin
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9. The Search for Romeo
Bayswater Packhouse "Have you found Romeo?"  Richard Price, the former King of Werewolves eyed his second born gravely. He was seated behind the Alpha's desk, a position he had relinquished to Romeo five years ago. "We have not been successful, Father." Roman replied, his expression sombre, mirroring his father's. Seconds later, Arch, Trav and Jughead entered the office, their faces equally grim. Richard observed the four men, the only ones in the pack who knew that his firstborn is missing. Each one of them had spent the whole day yesterday combing areas near the borders between Bayswater and Crimson Bay but have not been successful. Whatever scent that was left of Romeo had been carried away by the wind. “Have you tried mind-linking with Romeo?” Richard Price asked, his gaze solemn and thoughtful. The air was heavy with trepidation, the possibility that Romeo might be captured by Nari was not lost on everyo
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