Devon's POV
I raced through the heart of the dense woods, the sound of my feet pounding against the ground as I ran filled my ears. The cool breeze in my fur made me feel at peace than I've felt these past few days
I decided to leave my car behind and give my wolf the exercise it craved before continuing towards the pack house. The rhythmic thud of my footsteps echoed in the darkness, a primal connection to the wilderness.
I could smell the fresh scent of a river not far away and it would be nice for a dip. I increased my speed and in a few seconds, I got to the river before shifting to my human form, stretching gently.
I walked into the water, dipping into it and I was welcomed by the soothing embrace of it and it calmed my nerves.
The calmness was interrupted by a mysterious energy I haven't felt before. The mysterious energy enveloped the air as I stood in the water. I looked towards the direction the energy was coming from and just then, my eyes connected with a glowing green eyes, like that of a cat.
The young lady looked startled for a few minutes and although I couldn't see her full face. Her eyes held fleeting curiosity, but in an instant, she vanished into the shadows, and her chestnut hair swung as she turned.
As the energy disappeared, the only essence of her presence lingering in the air was intoxicating my senses. It was the perfect scent of rose oil and rose fragrance, and with each breath, it intoxicated me more.
"Alpha Devon." A voice suddenly disrupted me and I turned to look up at my beta who was holding a robe and clean clothes for me to wear. "It is only a two minutes drive to the pack house, we should get going."
I slowly stepped out of the water and cleaned up before changing. I looked back at the same spot I had seen that chestnut beauty before following my beta back out of the woods.
As we stepped out of the woods, I saw the buildings I failed to see when I got out of the car there before getting back into my car.
In less than two minutes, we got to the gates of the pack house and drove in, where Lucien, the alpha's son and his woman was waiting. Yet, my attention was diverter, I still had that chestnut haired lady in mind.
"Alpha Devon, welcome to our pack." Lucien held out his hand and I took it with a small smile. "My father is very busy and out of the pack, so I'll be the one attending to you during your visit."
"Thank you for your time." I said to him and the lady beside him spoke up enthusiastically.
"Welcome Alpha Devon." She said holding out her hand and I took it politely before kissing the back of her hand.
"You look lovely my lady." I said and she smiled before turning to lead me up with Lucien.
"I heard you just took over your pack few weeks ago. I'm sure you are getting the hang of things." Lucien asked and I just hummed as we stepped into the main hall.
My eyes caught the sight of a chestnut haired lady ascending the stairs hastily and intrigue filled me. I couldn't shake the feeling of asking who she was off but I decided not to.
Her scent was even sharper than it was by the river and I wondered if I was the only one feeling this intoxication and attraction towards her.
"Stella will show you to your room Alpha Devon." Lucien said as Stella removed her arm from his before looking at me with a smile.
"No problem. Thank you for your hospitality." I said and as we walked towards the room, she tried starting a conversation but I wasn't interested in anything she was trying to say.
My thoughts lingered on the enigmatic lady and the anticipation to see how she actually looked filled me up.
"You look troubled my alpha." My beta said as I settled in the room after Stella had left. "Is there anything you want to know about?"
"That chestnut haired lady we saw going up the stairs. I want every detail about her by tomorrow morning." I said and he bowed before walking out of the room.
I don't know what the attraction was but I definitely wanted to know more about her. As I changed, I was called out for dinner and I walked towards the dining hall, after the maid.
I sat gently and just then, the rose scent filled the air and a long and slender fingers dropped a plate gently and gracefully and the grace captivated me.
Her being right next to me made me fear I would actually be intoxicated till the point I would lose myself.
I felt the urge to talk to her but immediately after she served me, she was gone again, leaving me yearning for more.
In the midst of dinner, Stella spoke up. "Alpha Devon, if I may ask, what about your mate?" She asked the topic that resonated with the primal instincts of my wolf.
"I don't have one yet. I hope to meet her or a woman I'll fall in love with and my wolf agrees." I said and Lucien spoke up.
"We have lots of beautiful she wolves here that might interested you." Lucien said and Stella nodded in approval as she looked at one of the maids.
"Ask my ladies to come now. We would like to introduce them to Alpha Devon." She said and in a few minutes, some ladies walked in.
Two blondes and a black haired lady who looked at me seductively but it only irritated me. None of them captured my interest and my gaze went back to the chestnut haired maiden who just walked in with a tray of food.
She looked even more beautiful with her hair in a messy low bun. She looked exhausted as she walked towards the table.
"What about her?" I asked gesturing towards the chestnut haired lady.
"Avery?" Stella asked as she looked at her and realizing I was talking about her, she tripped and the entire content on the tray came crashing down as she slipped.
"What the hell is wrong with you Avery." Stella screamed at her and I rushed over to her.
"Are you okay?" I asked her as she started to cry.
"There's no need to bother yourself about her alpha Devon. She is nothing but a maid who has broken a lot of stuffs from my kitchen today." Stella said and Avery hurriedly tried picking the broken glass up but it cut her bruised hand.
"Caleb." I called to my beta as I took Avery and lifted her in my arms. "Even if someone is your maid, treat them like they're human. Asher will clean off the mess she made. Please excuse me."
Devon's POVI carried Avery in my arms as I took her with me into my room and headed straight to the bathroom. "My Lord, please…""Shhhh." I said gently as I placed her on the marble counter in the bathroom as I looked around for the first aid kit. "I didn't expect them to be so cruel here in Silverwood."I placed the first aid box beside her and took her hand which she tried to pull away but I held her tightly. "I can't let you do this my lord. I'm just a servant here and it is nothing you should worry about." She said with sincerity and fear in her voice."You could be more than that." I said as I brushed the strand of hair from her face and she looked at me confused. "What do you mean by that, my lord?" She asked but I didn't say anything. I just took her hand and applied the ointments I found there to her wound. I wondered why she hadn't been healed by now but her healing process seems to be really slow. "You just got your wolf." I said to her and she nodded in affirmation, sti
Avery 's POVI rushed out of Alpha Devon's room with my face burning. I had this weird flip in my stomach and I remembered having it the time I was excited that Lucien was my mate. I didn't know what Alpha Devon meant that I could be more than what I am now but it made me curious about what he actually meant by that. I walked out of the hallway leading to his room and met Lucien sitting in the main hall with Stella in his arms as they chuckled while watching the TV.I quietly tried to sneak away but Stella saw me. "Oohh, she is finally out. Now feeling like she is someone special because an Alpha took notice of her." Stella stood up and Lucien threw me a dirty glance from where he sat."No I am not…" "Don't you dare talk while I'm talking." Stella thundered as her hand landed on my face again. "I have the power to destroy you in an instant.""Why are you doing this to me?" I asked with tears forming in my eyes and she threw her head back in laughter as she looked down at Lucien."S
Avery's POVEveryone turned to look at Alpha walking in through the door and everyone in the room bowed, which made me hurriedly stand up and bow my head too."What is going on here?" He asked as he walked towards us. "Alpha Devon , you are here already.""Good evening Alpha." Alpha Devon said and I used that opportunity to slip away from them. I don't know exactly what was going on but it seemed extra.I couldn't believe both Alpha Devon and Lucien were about to rip each other's throats out because of me.After the whole building was quiet, I slipped out of the house and walked back to the river where I had seen Alpha Devon earlier tonight. I never thought he was the one once and I just ran from the place to avoid being seen out of the pack house.I walked over to the river and sat at the edge, taking a deep breath. I suddenly felt this heaviness in my chest and I couldn't help but burst into tears. I have been told in times like these, your wolf would always be there to comfort y
Avery's POVThe stinging feeling of a slap landed on my cheeks and I fell to the ground. I didn't know how to react after he slapped me. I didn't know if I should cry or just keep quiet."So you started disobeying orders and sneaking out with him right? Well, well done Avery. Cheapen yourself and make just anyone take you out when you have a mate." He said with a scorn and I scoffed, looking up at him."I don't have a mate, you rejected me, remember?" I said and he looked down at me in disbelief. "I don't understand why you are treating me like this. Let's just return to before you ever knew I was your mate. I was invisible to you and you were to me. I'm begging you." I pleaded with tears rolling down my cheeks.I didn't understand why he wasn't acting like this at all. If he wants me or wants to claim I am his mate when he sees me with another man, then he should have just accepted the mate bond.A devilish smirk appeared on his lips as he squatted before me and grabbed my chin harsh
Devon 's POVAnger was all I felt throughout my stay here in Silverwood pack. For two days, I haven't seen Avery and Lucien refused to say anything about her."I don't see why you are interested in my servant Alpha Devon . You can have anyone in the pack except her and Stella." Lucien said and I scoffed."You have to choose one, Lucien . It is either her or Stella. But I will advise you to stick with Stella because I want Avery and there is nothing you can do about that." I said to him and he laughed mockingly."There is nothing I can do? Look around Devon . You are in my pack and any stupid action from you can cost you your life and alliance with this pack. You know you need as much as you can find because you're just stepping on that throne." He said with a small smile and what he said did make sense. "So think twice before you cross me, Alpha Devon ."After saying that, he turned and let me there, standing, enraged. I walked back to my room and Caleb could feel my anger when he s
Avery's povAfter few hours, we finally arrived at Devon's pack. It was not as large as silver wood but it was quaint and homely." I hope I made the right decision" I pondered internally and sighed." Come " I snapped out of my daydream after Devon called out to me. I placed my hands in his as he lead us into the pack house." Welcome Alpha" a middle age woman greeted curtseyimg gently."Anna , this is Avery, can you please show her to the room after mine"? Anna looked up at Devon in shock and confusion." Your quarters ,Alpha"? She asked taken aback." Yes Anna, I'm sure you heard me the first time"." Come with me " she says, looking towards me. I followed her with my little duffel bag like an headless chicken. We arrived at the last floor, which had three bedrooms." This is your bedroom, the last one down the hall is Alpha Devon's, don't trespass"! She warned lightly.We stepped into the bedroom assigned to me and I gasped out loud. It was large with huge windows on either side.
Isabella's povAlpha Devon had brought home a mate, this was the news I heard upon leaving my quarters, I was shocked. It had been too sudden, I hadn't even heard of him making any preparations whatsoever.I paced around the room, panic-stricken. I had to do something. Alpha Devon was mine and mine to claim alone and I won't let anyone steal him from me, not even his chosen mate.I knew I had to do something, I couldn't let alpha Devon fall for her. I paced around for a bit and then decided I was going to get closer to her. I need to know her better, after all, she was my rival.I changed my dress into a simple red gown that flowed freely to my feet. I looked in the mirror and adjusted my hair. I smiled when I finally felt satisfied then I left for the main castle to look for the new bride.I didn't need to search for long, as I entered the kitchen, I ran into a girl almost the same age as me."I'm so sorry, I wasn't paying attention" I exclaimed feigning guilt. I had intentionally ru
Lucien's POVI walked into my room to find Stella already waiting for me in bed. She was naked, her long blond hair hanging past the front of her neck and shielding her nipples from view. This didn't turn me off, instead, it turned me on even more.I growled, this woman knew just how to get me. I had been angry and tense throughout my meeting with that pesky alpha Devon and now, I can channel all of those anger into fucking her.“I'm very angry right now, are you sure you want me to fuck you?” I warned.She just chuckled, laying back and raising her legs to show me her wet pussy. It was pink and looked very clean, it had clear viscous liquid slipping out of it. She was very wet.“You know I like it rough.” She said. She stood up from the bed, waking to meet me halfway as we smashed our lips together. We kissed roughly, fighting for dominance as we swapped spots and tangled with our tongues.I grabbed her ass and pulled her up, her legs wrapped around me tightly as we grind bodies. I c