Two strangers fall captive to a sudden delectable aroma in the air. The scent guides their eyes to meet, igniting a spark which blazes into an inferno of ecstasy from a single touch. A fated blessing from the Moon Goddess herself, but Tessa needed to avoid her happy ending at all costs. After suffering a devastating loss, Tessa must fight to keep her birthright as her pack's next Alpha, but her new position unearthed a harrowing discovery. Relationships were a weakness she couldn't afford and that included her mate. Years passed and Tessa was thrilled with the thought she'd be alone forever. Everything was finally running smoothly, until her mate arrives at her pack's border. Will she accept him, or will her pride push her towards rejection? Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved
View More~Tessa~The sun's rays forced their way through the darkness of night, awakening birds from their slumber. Their ethereal songs danced with the wind, starting a day where anything was possible. But nature was oblivious to the tragedy of the past and the lively birds never seemed to notice the young she-wolf crying alone in her room. “An Alpha must be strong,” Tessa repeated under her breath, hoping the mantra would erase all of her sadness and self-doubt. “It’s almost been a year. Your family might be gone, but your pack needs you,” she reasoned, wiping the tears away. The reflection of her swollen, red eyes made her sick, but a familiar voice pulled her from her trance.
“Tessa Hayes, you’re late for training. John is already outside and it’s rude to keep him waiting on you,” her grandmother shouted, sounding very impatient.“I’m coming,” Tessa called out, masking her emotions before racing out of her room and down the stairs. “I’d be lost without you, Gran,” she smiled, giving her a quick kiss goodbye before rushing out the door. “What happened? Were you having a bad hair day or something,” John scoffed, glaring at his watch.“At least I have hair,” Tessa thought, biting her tongue to stop herself from speaking her mind. She accepted his malice for being late, but his demeaning comments and attitude infuriated her.“Ignore it for now. Despising John is nothing new, but Dad trusted him enough to watch over his family so he must be good for something,” she thought, taking calming breaths as she followed him to the main office of the packhouse.John was still her Beta and with her father gone, he was the only person left to train her in managing pack protocol and politics.After hours of reviewing contracts, and listening to conference calls, Tessa peered at the clock and saw it was finally time for combat training. She rushed out of the stuffy office to the open fields where her Uncle Tyler waited for her.“Keep your guard up or you’ll find yourself running laps around the border until morning,” he growled after Tessa took a right hook to the jaw. The force sent her falling to the ground.After pounding the dirt, Tessa wiped the blood from her lip with a smile and charged ahead. “Today is the last time I’ll be knocked to the ground,” she thought, using her new determination to take down her Uncle.A few years passed and Tessa’s grandmother was giving her an earful over dinner. “What do you mean you graduated early? There are only a few months left of school. Instead of rushing through life you should be enjoying your youth, not locking yourself away in an office or throwing fists with warriors in the mud. How will you make friends your own age now?” “Gran, I’m not interested in spending time with girls my own age. The only wolves I need are my Beta and Gamma. I have more important things to worry about than the latest fashion trends or who kissed who behind the bleachers,” Tessa gagged, refusing to meet her grandmother’s worried eyes. “This was the best decision for everyone.”Her grandmother didn’t see how Tessa’s strong aura intimidated her classmates. They began avoiding her like the plague, but their behavior didn’t bother Tessa one bit. Instead, it proved she was on the right path to achieve her Alpha dream. The next step was developing a strong defense which started at the bottom.“Listen up, if we all work hard, Blue Ridge can be the strongest pack in the region. Our reputation will be our first line of defense, but we’ll need the skills to back it up. Are you ready,” she challenged the children who watched her with wide eyes.Tessa expected to find fear staring back at her, but their expressions burned with excitement. The atmosphere was buzzing with anticipation, and she swore her younger brother was among the group. Feeling his presence meant more to her than anything.Her classes quickly caught her pack’s attention and soon both men and women of all ages joined her for training. All determined to learn how to fight and uphold their future Alpha’s expectations.By the time her 17th birthday grew near, Tessa’s own training paid off. She broke every record held during the Warrior exam and was undefeated in her human form. Not a single pack member dared to dispute her claim as Alpha. The sheer pride, loyalty, and respect she felt rolling off her warriors buried the girl who used to cry alone in her room until she became a distant memory.One night while Tessa laid in bed, she heard a clear conversation coming from the kitchen between John and her grandmother. “Do you think she can handle all of this alone,” her grandmother whispered, but it sounded like she was beside Tessa in the bedroom.“Who knows. I think we’d better pray she finds her mate soon. A strong male figure is what this pack needs,” John mumbled, and Tessa became enraged.She reached for her doorknob, ready to rush downstairs and curse him out when she crushed the metal knob in her hand like a piece of paper. “What the hell,” she thought, examining her palm when she caught a glimpse of her reflection.Her dark hazel eyes glowed like embers and her muscles were more defined. “Am I taller,” she wondered, but a sudden urge to be outside sent Tessa rushing out the door.A gorgeous full moon hung low in the sky, cascading a soft glow over the landscape. The air thrummed with a comforting sense of warmth and peace and Tessa found she couldn’t resist reveling in the sensation, until a bone snapped in her shoulder and searing pain overtook her body.Tessa swallowed her agonizing screams. “An Alpha must be strong,” she repeated in her mind like a prayer. She felt her grandmother and John rush to her side. Both shouting words of encouragement and comfort, but Tessa couldn’t make them out over the sound of her bones breaking and blood rushing in her ears like a storm. Her vision blurred as she fell forward to the ground, shifting for the first time.When she finally opened her eyes, Tessa saw the world in a new light. Her body was sore as she stood tall, digging her claws into the dirt, but she felt a pleasant connection with the earth and the need to run calling her name.Before taking off for the woods, Tessa felt a presence at her side and found John looking over her form. He seemed surprised by her enormous towering frame. “Do you think I still need a male now, John,” she growled to herself.“You truly are an Alpha,” he whispered, stepping back to bow his head in respect. Tessa huffed her approval, then walked off into the woods where she picked up the pace.After a few blissful hours of running, Tessa relaxed by the lake near her home. Her reflection was breathtaking with her eyes glowing brightly in the moonlight. The feeling of peace returned to her body when she laid down and closed her eyes to finish making the sacred connection with her wolf.“Deep breaths, in and out,” Tessa coached herself, trying to relax. It didn’t take long for her to hear a low growl resonate within the back of her mind.With a final breath, her wolf’s sultry voice filled her thoughts. “We are finally one.”Tessa released a powerful howl to the Moon Goddess as thanks for this blessing. The peaceful forest erupted with a joyous response from her pack and her mind-link was flooded with congratulations. Her wolf was the final step in becoming the Alpha she was meant to be.~Tessa~ The King’s arrogance unearthed childhood memories Tessa had long forgotten. “I really think you should stay home with your mom this time. Remember how bored you were at the last meeting,” her father contested Tessa’s pleas, but she was stubborn and soon found herself passing through the polished gates. “I’ll never admit Dad was right,” Tessa complained, mindlessly following the deep burgundy carpet that lined the marble halls. The air was stale with age and the decor seemed to be plucked from the movies where sweaty men wore powdered wigs and sipped wine all day. The portraits of deceased royals covering the walls matched the men flooding her imagination. The staff were dreadfully pretentious as well. They typically ignored Tessa’s presence, but that all changed when she caught a boy eavesdropping at the door of the Great Hall. “Hey, you better not be spying on them,” Tessa exclaimed, tackling him to the ground. Her outburst caught everyone’s attention and she quickly fo
~Dainin~ All chaos ceased immediately when an ominous growl echoed throughout the ballroom. Dainin watched Eric slam into the solid chest of a monstrous beast, knocking him to the ground. When the Alpha tried to escape, a clawed hand captured his throat, lifting him into the air. Once Eric stopped resisting, the wolf-like creature stood tall on two legs. Muscles rippled beneath a thin coat of black fur as it walked to the center of the room. Eric’s body carelessly swayed in its grasp like a doll being carried by a child. “This is no child. I wasn’t expecting to see a Lycan show up here,” his wolf muttered, cautiously observing the creature. Its snout twisted into a menacing sneer full of sharp teeth and rage swirled within the fiery golden hues of its eyes. The strong aura, permeating the air, had the vast space shrinking from its presence and nobody dared to even breathe. Dainin shifted back into his human form when the Lycan became more interested in Eric than the surrounding
*WARNING: THIS CHAPTER CONTAINS GRAPHIC AND SENSITIVE CONTENT WHICH MAY BE TRIGGERING TO SOME READERS. READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED* ~Dainin~ When Dainin and Tessa followed the last Alpha into the ballroom, Dainin motioned for the guards to close the doors behind them. Everyone remained silent as they passed. Blue light emanated from the projector as it shone on the large silk screen positioned in front of the stage. The room felt thick with rage rolling off the surrounding packs, but Dainin was amused. Each traitor, including the prideful Eric, stood frozen in the center of the dance floor with their eyes wide with shock and locked on the screen. Dainin waited a moment to let the reality of their situation sink in until Eric broke the silence. “What is the meaning of this? Who are these people,” he shouted in outrage. His eyes angrily scanned the room, daring someone to explain. Dainin loved watching Eric lose his composure, but a figure caught his attention out of the corner of
~Tessa~ Tessa felt restless as she watched heavy snowflakes descend from the sky. Thick grey clouds blocked out the sun, creating untimely darkness during the late morning which deepened the chill in the air. The scenery only disturbed the once beautiful atmosphere of winter, and the harsh wind caused the fur around Tessa's hood to dance against her skin, tickling her cheeks. She brushed it away and turned to Dainin, who stood tall beside her in his plain hoodie and jeans, his stoic features overshadowed by the overcast. When Tessa first laid eyes on his attire in their bedroom, Dainin raised his hand to stop her from commenting. "I know what you're going to say, but I'm not here to impress these animals," he growled before stalking toward the door. He paused for a moment with his hand hovering over the doorknob and glanced back at her. “You look beautiful,” he said with a gentle smile as his eyes traveled over her fitted maroon maternity dress, pausing to admire her midsection. T
~Tessa~ Tessa entered the gym knowing Dainin would be working out his frustration. Once she reached the bottom step, she slowed her pace and began to look around for her mate. The gym was vast with a tense atmosphere and no other pack members in sight. "I'm not surprised. Nobody wants to be in the way of an angry Alpha," her wolf snickered. The large room was dimly lit, allowing Tessa to use the darkness to her advantage as she followed the only sound permeating through the air. She hid behind a pillar, peering around the edge, and her mouth watered at the sight before her. She watched, with bated breath, as Dainin sent punch after punch against the heavy bag. His muscles rippled with each swift strike and Tessa’s legs grew weak. She found herself using the pillar for support, forcing her eyes closed to take control of her breathing, but the spellbinding vision of her mate plagued her mind. “Get used to it,” her wolf teased, looking forward to an eternity of drooling over the man
~Tessa~ Tessa’s frustration motivated her to find a way to convince everyone that she and Dainin were only joining their packs out of love. She knew the Werewolf Council would feel their plans didn't threaten the Alliance, but the thought of these few Alphas fearing such a thing enraged her. “Then they have the nerve to want my pack members transferred? They're probably intimidated because a male would be in power now too. Bastards,” Tessa growled under her breath while sifting through each file she had on the cowards. It didn’t take her long to notice the pattern. Each Alpha involved had been a suitor she refused to mate with. She was glad she followed her instincts and stayed away from them because they were not pursuing her with pure intentions. If their fathers hadn’t been family friends, Tessa would never have agreed to continue an alliance with them in the first place. There had been countless occasions where Blue Ridge was forced to bail them out of financial turmoil. Tessa
~Tessa~ Later that day, Tessa found herself reviewing all the plans her Grandmother left piled on her desk. "I have a feeling she's been working on this long before today,” her wolf sighed, earning a chuckle from Tessa as they sifted through the stack of papers. "Gran and her parties," she muttered to herself, seeing everything from rentals, decoration plans, and finally the thick guest list. “I think she went a little overboard this time,” Tessa’s wolf whined at the sight of the stack of pages, but for once, Tessa was excited to look it over. She had made it her mission to become familiar with her pack members since the battle. Now that she could put a face to the names on the list, Tessa felt a sense of kinship. Pack occasions were no longer just about business. They became a gathering of a family she never thought she’d have again, and now it was about to double in size. Her gaze froze when her eyes fell on Milo’s name, and it brought her back to earlier in the afternoon when
~Dainin~ Dainin’s anticipation only grew the longer they waited for Alan and Leah to arrive. “We shouldn’t be surprised he’s running late, and I’m sure Leah is the only reason he’s even on his way,” Dainin’s wolf sighed in disappointment. “His heart is in the right place. Alan may be a goof, but he despised our father’s carelessness as much as I did and worked hard to prove he deserved to be the Beta,” Dainin defended his brother, earning silence from his wolf. Even with all of Alan's quirks, Dainin knew he'd protect the pack with his life. He proved that on the day of the attack. The sudden thought of his father brought Dainin back to the days Tessa was recovering in the hospital. Alan had stopped by to visit her and it was the first time Dainin was alone with him since the night he went missing. He finally had a chance to tell him about their parent’s murder. “As sad as this is, we tried everything we could to protect them, Dain. Dad made his choice, and like always, his pride go
~Tessa~ The first snow of the season fell overnight, covering the usual luscious green landscape in a glistening blanket of white. Tessa smiled while admiring the beauty outside. Winter always made her feel refreshed. It reminded her that a new year was fast approaching, and everything could start with a clean slate. She was looking forward to leaving her murky past behind her for a fresh start. "Positive changes are coming our way," she thought as her hand mindlessly caressed her now prominent stomach. A creak from the bed behind her caught her attention followed by Dainin’s deep voice filling the room. “Everything okay, love,” he asked, causing Tessa’s breath to hitch in her throat. She turned to find her glorious mate propped on his elbow, scanning her body with his dark eyes. A blush immediately flooded her cheeks because, although she was wearing her nightgown and robe, she may as well have been naked under his hungry gaze. Tessa cleared her throat to try and compose herself
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