chapter 4

Bounce's POV

The boy couldn't speak for a split second as he watched me reject great wealth. But quickly his face became sobered.

"Alpha, you do not understand my plea. I'm not offering you our land as a price but I'm pleading that you should add us to your pack. We need a leader, Alpha, so as much as we need protection" he pleaded.

I cocked a brow at him and pressed my lips. That was new to me. He was offering me their will. Looking at him, he should be trying to bargain with me to just save them so he would also become a ruler over the people. His dedication to his pack members moved me a bit.

"I'm only a Beta blood, alpha and I wasn't taught so much about war. Moreover a pack needs its Alpha to become stronger. We are in need of a lot. Please come to our aid by leading us" the Beta said enthusiastically.

" I seem to start developing a sudden likeness for this inexperienced Beta" I told my wolf Derek.

" Me too. He seems like he's not a greedy one for power" Derek replied.

" But he's weak. He can't even stand my least warrior" I said examining the beta.

" I noticed that but I think it's not because he's really weak but he hasn't been so trained. He's a pup Bounce" Derek said.

That's when I truly noticed that the person standing before me is truly young. This made me frown a bit.

"How old are you?"

The Beta bowed his head shyly. "I'm nineteen Alpha".

"Oh" I grimaced.

"You see, I told you. He's really a child" he said with a grimace.

I glared at the boy. I need to talk to a more mature person, not some sort of a child but I was determined to help them to punish those greedy packs. I do not want his pack.

"How many packs are there between your border and my border?"

My land is so vast that I didn't even know who borders me. I don't concern myself with those border things because I have a lot to deal with. My time is so precious to me. I know no one will ever have the nerve to cross my border illegally.

The look on the boy's face was as if he was surprised that I don't know the answer to the question I asked and I really don't care. It's my information not his.

"We are the pack that borders you alpha," he replied.

I look slightly surprised. I didn't even expect him to say that. I looked at one of the guys around me.

"Is that so?" I asked him.

"Yes Alpha," he replied.

"Well if that's the case, go bring the counsels in your pack to me tomorrow so that we can discuss more about it. I wouldn't want to feel like I cheated you because you had no other choice than to surrender to my condition because you are in need of my help desperately. I don't want your pack. Looking at how weak you are, you will be a burden to me" I said blankly.

I needed to dismiss him so I can at least go have my meal.

Sorrow flowed through the Beta's face. "There is no counsel alpha. Those people started with our counsel and made sure to kill them. In the family of the leaders I was the only one opportune to survive. They killed all our warriors and guards, especially the stronger ones and their family. Only myself and a few warriors are left" he explained.

I didn't say anything.

" Please Alpha, save us and our land. I know we are weak but we can become stronger. We are not lazy people, " he pleaded.

Ignoring them will make me equal to those who hurt them so I had no choice than to concur.

" Hmm" I said. " If that's the case I'll draft an agreement so that you will go give you and the remnant of your pack. This agreement will serve as our bond and if breached you will have me to contend with. You sure do know what contending with me is all about'' I said baldly.

" Yes Alpha," he said happily.

I stood up and headed to my dining room which no one shared with me. I was super hungry. On getting there my food was already served and I dug in without talking with anyone.

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Jessy's POV

I came out of my bedroom and I saw my brother's friend Alec in our private living room. He was there with a book. I smiled happily to see him here today. He scarcely comes by because of his busy schedule. I went to him to see the book he was reading. It then turns out to be a history book.

Alec is a lover of books and that's how I became a lover of books too. Yes Alec is my crush and I've loved him since he saved me and my friend from falling off a tree we disobediently climbed. Since then he has been my hero.

"What are you reading?" I asked as if I did not know.

I sat so close and his scent was really enticing to me.

"It's about the demon alpha" he replied then looked at me. "How have you been Jessy?" he said, patting my hair.

" I'm fine," I said with a smile.

I was jumping so hard in my head. This is not Alec's first time doing this to me but every time he does I feel like I'm in heaven.

"Is that story true? I asked him.

As if I've not heard the story a thousand times but I didn't want to believe it. I think it's either a myth or there is an exaggeration in the story. Not that I was really interested in the topic but I needed a startup topic with Alec. He's such a nice guy to talk to and I would trade anything just to have him with me for the whole day.

"It's not a story Jessy, it's the reality" he replied.

I gave Alec a not believing look. Alec is a warrior, also my brother who has fought a lot of wars. I don't really like wars because it always takes my crush from me and makes me anticipate and fear for his coming. I don't know if Alec didn't notice my moves or beauty that he just treats me like the little pup he knew me to be. This was always so painful but I plan to endure it and I'll be victorious in the future.

"But it's too good to be true. Since everyone thinks he emerges from the sky, that's why they have been scared of him. I think it's an exaggeration" I said .

" It seems so baby......"

" He called me baby" I screamed in my head, almost dancing around.

"Stop screaming girl!" My wolf Storm scolded me.

I rolled my eyes at her because I knew why she's acting so grumpy. Storm and I shared almost everything together except for my feelings for Alec. She has told me a lot of times that she doesn't see anything so great about the guy. She even told me I don't have a high taste which I don't think it's true.

Alec is such a handsome guy with creamy skin and bright blue eyes. I know how many times I've wanted to drop dead just for him winking at me. Not to talk of him always looking after me. He even most times scolds my brother for being harsh to me. I just love everything about him. He's so divine.

".....but it's the truth" he completed his sentence. "Most alphas don't pray to have him visit their pack. He is a messenger of death because anywhere in his footsteps, they are doomed" Alec explained.

With his looks I know he really believed what he was saying, but I don't care. All I care about is me talking with him.

"Well I think the guy demon is not so great as he is painted. He seems to be just some frustrated old ugly loser of a guy that has no respect for human lives" I said with a grimace.

Alec burst into laughter flashing me his dimples which is one of my weaknesses. I like it when his dimple deeps in. They make him look so cute and I fall in love the most. My heart kept pounding at the sight of it.