Ashley, eighteen years old
Present day
I have been preparing for this moment for as long as I can remember. Today is finally the day I will ask my parents for their blessing to move out of the pack. They will ask the Alpha for authorization to leave the pack on my behalf. This is a protocol for all the wolves that leave for another pack or in the human cities if they don’t want to go rogue.
I’m optimistic I will be granted passage. I have every right to move wherever I want. My father, Sean Dawson, comes from Crescent Moon in northern England, and my mother comes from an extinct pack in Spain that was near the border with Andorra. She lost all her family but a cousin who disappeared after hunters attacked their pack. That’s how Mom ended up here; she was adopted. That's what they call the members of the destitute packs here. He was able to request asylum from being labeled a rogue—a label no decent wolf wants to wear.
That's how he met Mom, maybe she didn't join them by a predetermined link but his hearts were chosen. Something that I aspire to one day, it seems to me
We Omegas do not have a destined partner as happens for high-ranking wolves. It may seem unfair and unequal, and I confess that I even felt bad knowing that I would have to fall in love like humans. But then I thought it was better to fall in love with someone I like because yes, there is no divine bond that ties me to another person.
"Under no circumstances. I won't allow it, Ashley. You are still very young and inexperienced. What if someone takes advantage of you? You've never ventures outside this pack. What if you are assaulted? It's dangerous. Remember we already had a hunter attack.
"Mom, don't be so dramatic, please. There have been no attacks in ages. The territory is safe and it is not like I will go roague. I'm visiting family." I said defiantly with my hands on my hips.
Dad looked at me sympathetically, “Nena, mírame." I did as he told and looked him in the eyes. "Llisten to your mothers. She knows best.” I rolled my eyes because the statement sounds improbable to me.
"Besides, I'm already 18 years old. I can do whatever I want."
I knew I sounded like a brat but at this moment had to come up with something to convince my parents to let me go. I was hoping they would understand me I needed to breather outside this pack. I needed to get out of this pack and see the world, make new friends. Jane, my best friend, met her fated mate and they moved into his pack. I’m very happy for her. But If it weren't for my wolf Tara, I would go crazy with boredom. Almost all the Omegas around my age are by now married, have a boyfriend or found their fated mates.
I'm not in a rush in meeting someone, I want to get to know myself first and experience the world. That's why I was prepared a plan B, visit to Sierra and Savannah, my cousins from the north. Sierra already has her partner and she is expecting her first child but Savannah is like me. A free soul. “Did you ask Alpha for permission to let me go visit my cousins?”
Dad and Mom looked at each other, as if contemplating an answer. I looked forward to them being moved by my plan. It was easy and simple, requesting authorization to move without giving up the pack's tether. I don't want to be declared a Rogue, but my Alpha would give up my temporary custody to my cousins' pack.
"We will talk to Alfa this afternoon and we will let you know."
"Yes!! Hahaha Yes. I'll go pack my bags." I said in excitement. "Oh, I'm going to call the girls to tell them the news."
"Not so fast young lady." Mom halted me in my tracks, "We still need the Alpha's concent. He will give you his approval once we have talked to him about the temporary pack reassignment."
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I did not wait for my parents to notify me if I got an authorization. I was already packing my bags and having a conversation with my cousins using an app from my laptop to video chat when a manly voice entered my head. Thefamiliar but at the same time strange voice belonged to none other than Alfa Atticus.
My eyes glaced and I stopped what I was doing to listen to the new voice in my head. Even my wolf Genie wiggled her tail with excitement.
Ashley Juliana Dawson-Perez, your presence is requested in Alpha's office. Come by immediately or your absence will be taken as contempt.
Silence falls when the mind link disconnects.
Wait. Who are you? I question back through the mind link. It must be someone with authority in the pack if he is using mindlink to deliver such request. Without thinking twice or even looking at myself one last time in the mirror. I ran towards the pack house. The mansion is not far from home but I can’t run faster even if I wanted to, I have short legs.
In a few minutes I’m in front of the stairs with my tongue hanging out. I need to start training soon. I was going to open the door when someone else pulled the door, 'You need a little exercise, don't you think?'I know where the comment came from, it is not only because of the lack of physical activity but because my body is chubby. I raised my eyebrows and replied,
"As to why would you care about my physical appereace?"
"I'm interested in all the people in this pack."
But what about this kid, who does he think he is? His hair is a familiar blonde but he no longer wears it in a swirl at the top, it has a neat, military-style cut. He is wearing a short-sleeved shirt and you can see his tattoos peeking out of his shirt. I would be terribly afraid of being under the needle, but I really admire tattoos.
"See something you like, little girl?" I met blondie blue eyes. My checks red and hot of embarrassment.
"What? I shook my head. I wated to say I was just admiring the tattoos on his arms when the door opened to let Alpha Atticus and my parents out.
-Ashley, it's good that you're here. I have several questions to ask you. Follow me to my office." The Alpha commands.
“You too Jax, you are already part of this pack and they need to know who you are.”
Wait. Did I heard right? Did Alpha Atticus say that the beautiful blonde is now part of our pack? Had I known that this was a formal meeting I would have considered changing clothes before coming here. I have my hair wrapped in a bun and I’m wearing ragged T-shit with a faded design of the Disney logo, so childish. I definetely did not looked presentable. I climbed the steps to the office with my head bowed. Regretting how awful I looked.
Ashley The door opened to a spacious place, and my parents and I were ushered inside. Alpha’s office has minimal and masculine decor, with bookshelves, an oval table -I’m assuming is for meeting purposes- a world globe, and a map of Andorra on the wall. The office felt even more bigger with the light coming from all angles. The smell from the small leather couch and chairs and the dark oak desk evoked old times. I swear if anyone lit a cigar, I would be transported to almost ten years ago during former Alpha Tyson leadership. Smoking was his only vice. My parents took the two chairs before Alpha’s desk, leaving me no choice but to share the loveseat with the new guy. I wanted to complain, but I couldn’t. His spicy sandalwood scent is rich and earthy. Hmm, he’s making me feel warm. I avoided his gaze, not wanting to meet his eyes.“Would you like something to drink?” Alpha asked, but my mom thought he meant for her to fix the drinks, so she was beside the liquor cart in seconds. - “I
JackI remained silent after my comment favoring Ashley moving to another pack to study and be with family. That girl has been sheltered her entire life and needs to lose a little, which is the least I could do to help her. First, I can't forget the prank I played when she was just a teen. Second, she owes me a kiss and will collect it somehow. She must have thought I was bored over the whole conversation because I kept looking outside the window, but she had awakened a desire that had me sporting a semi-erection. Seen her again, her turgent tits and pronounced hips, a full-grown woman now. I can only imagine her bent over for me while I hold on to her from behind, thrusting my erection into her tight channel and making her scream my name—very inappropriate, Beta. I scolded myself. "Alpha, I don't know what to say. Thank you." She looked so happy she was about to hug my friend. Then, a low growl escaped from me and reverberated in the room. The mindlink opens:What now, Jack? Du
Jack, Seventeen-years-oldWhy couldn't we all share mind links? At least that way the four of us could have stayed connected. But Atticus had to disappear as soon as he shifted. What should I tell Alpha Tyson now that we lost sight of his son in the woods? We had it all planned: Simon, Reese, Atticus and I were supposed to run together to the lake after Atticu's first shift to celebrate his coming of age. At seventeen, high ranking wolves experience their first trasformation. We don't need to be under a full moon, but if we were at the time of our shifting, we would be blessed by the Moon Goddess with extra strength and habilities.We are in Greeway Pack territory, the future Alpha met his wolf this afternoon and is the first time I've witnessed such a quick and marvelous transformation. I find it unbelievable how Atticus withheld the painful process for the first time. He crouched in all four limbs to sprint into his wolf form in a matter of seconds. He howled to the moon and transfo
Jack, seventeen-years-old(Continuation)”I'm not a Little Mouse. Let me go!” Screams the petite she-wolf.“That’s enough.” My authoritative voice reverberates in the kitchen walls.When Reese loses his grip on her, I stand before the girl, preventing her from leaving the kitchen. The height difference makes me look down on her. My blue eyes meet her hazel ones, and I can’t put a name to it, but it feels strange, as though I’m supposed to be her protector.A tingling sensation is running down my back, my hair on the verge of sprouting as my wolf calls forward, and I have to suppress him. I’ve never seen him like this before. The sight of this girl is flustering him. They say you feel a tingling sensation in your limbs that spreads like liquid fire when you find your fated mate. It'll be confirmed when I see my mate for the first time. I have yet experience that odd attraction to the other person. Some shifters have testified their gums itch as their fangs want to protrude to mark th
Ashley, fourteen years-old “What do we have here? Are these the cupcakes Luna Minerva asked for?" Ma souterned into the kitchen and approach the island. Without asking my permission, she dipped a finger in the icing for the cupcakes to taste my creation. "Well done, Ash. Luna will be thrilled you excelled yourself for the occasion. She might want you to take over your kitchen duties when she sees these delicious cupcakes for tonight’s party.” Mom said after wiping away the residue of the cream cheese mixture left in the spoon. There wasn't a trace of batter she did not lick.To be honest, I am proud of my work, too. I grated carrots and gridded nuts all morning to make the cupcakes tastier. I use all-natural ingredients and always ask Papa to bring me fresh items from the crops. My priority is to offer fresh and delicious food that everyone can enjoy.I prepare the dough for the pastries from scratch. Boxed cake mixes are forbidden in mom’s kitchen. I follow the family tradition, w
Ashley, fourteen years old(Continuation)It will probably take Mom about an hour to return from town. She has to cross the valley to reach the butcher's store. Greenway's pack is in a secluded territory in Valira's valley. As soon as Mother left, I began to wash the dishes and clean the kitchen. I put on my buds and shuffle music on Spotify until I find the song I like and start singing.I like to do it when I'm alone in my room, but like Ma' said, no one is allowed in the kitchen, and the helpers are going and coming, so they are paying me little attention.Anything can go wrong, right?I’m minding my own business washing the dishes and utensils to leave the kitchen clean. Mom taught me that you should clean up as you cook to avoid more dirt. I’m listening to my favorite Taylor Swift song on Spotify, singing at the top of my lungs, and shaking my body to the music.Say you’ll remember me Standing in a lovely dressStaring at the sunset, babeRed lips and rosy cheeksSay you’ll see