"Bring her to me," his commanding voice echoed through the grand chamber, each syllable carrying a weight that demanded immediate obedience. My eyes were fixated on his arm, adorned with an intricately designed tattoo that seemed to come alive as it snaked across his taut muscles. A regal crown rested atop his head, adorned with dazzling diamonds, emeralds, and rubies that caught the flickering light. A fine silk cloth draped over his chest, exuding an air of royalty and power. It was him, the same male I had pushed away earlier in the room, now exuding an aura of cold indifference.
Slowly, he descended the majestic brick stairs that led to the throne, every step purposeful and commanding. The entire room seemed to hold its breath, enveloped in an eerie calmness, save for the murmurs that erupted in hushed whispers. Amidst the whispers, I could hear my name being called out, a mix of curiosity and anticipation laced in their voices. But it took just one word from him to silence them all.
"Howl," he roared with a commanding authority that reverberated off the fortress walls, causing even the most seasoned warriors to quell their voices. At that moment, it was evident that he held absolute power, ruling over this pack with unwavering strength and dominance. He strode towards me, his steps exuding confidence mingled with an underlying anger, perhaps provoked by my earlier rejection.
"Hello, princess," he cooed into my ear, his voice laced with a combination of smugness and a hint of amusement. Bending down to meet my eye level, he towered above me, a towering presence that seemed to stretch towards the heavens. A lump formed in my throat, my heart racing as a sense of foreboding washed over me. I realised my earlier defiance had consequences.
"Hello, your majesty," I managed to stammer, my voice barely audible, a sign of my apprehension. He smirked, his lips curling in a way that exuded both satisfaction and a touch of superiority, before slowly pulling away, leaving me to grapple with the weight of his presence and the unknown future that lay ahead.
I inclined my head in a respectful bow, my gaze still fixed upon the alpha, eager to hear his next words. But before he could utter another sentence, a weathered voice pierced through the hushed crowd. The atmosphere instantly grew heavy with anticipation as a new figure emerged, commanding the attention of all present. With a mane of grey hair cascading down his head and spectacles perched upon his nose, he exuded an air of wisdom and age. His steps were steady, supported by a gnarled walking stick, while a graceful, silver-flecked tail swayed behind him, catching the dim light that filtered through the room.
"Who's this, son?" the old man's raspy voice reverberated through the space, causing a collective intake of breath. All eyes turned to him, their curiosity piqued by the arrival of this revered elder. The alpha's gaze softened as he locked eyes with his father, a mixture of respect and affection shining in his eyes. It was a tender moment as if time itself had momentarily halted.
"She was discovered injured last night and brought to the safety of our castle by the beta. We believe she may be the one who can take the beta's place," the alpha murmured, his voice laced with a hint of reverence, casting a glance towards his father as he spoke. The grandpa, with age etched upon his weathered face, approached me slowly, his every step deliberate and purposeful.
As the alpha bowed before his father, a gesture of deep respect, his hands gently settled upon the elder's back, offering support and reassurance. The room held its breath, anticipating the interaction between the revered patriarch and the fragile newcomer.
A flicker of recognition glimmered in the grandpa's eyes as he studied me as if glimpsing something familiar within my features. It was as though he could see the spirit of my mother walking beside me, her essence preserved within my very being. The old man extended a weathered hand towards me, his touch carrying the weight of a thousand stories. I hesitantly took his hand in mine, feeling the warmth and strength that belied his frail appearance. At that moment, I sensed a connection, a bond formed through shared experiences and the trials of life.
The ballroom remained in a state of suspended anticipation, the grandpa's presence infusing the air with a sense of age-old wisdom and dignity. As the echoes of his voice and the alphas' conversations lingered, the room held its breath, ready to unfold the next chapter in this captivating tale of fate and destiny.
I stood frozen in place, the weight of a crushing realisation settling upon me. The truth hit me like a sudden gust of wind—I had unknowingly betrayed Akira, the very wolf who had saved me that stormy night. Guilt washed over me, intertwining with a sense of unease as I grappled with the consequences of my actions. How could I have taken her place without even knowing the full extent of the situation?
The grandpa's aged eyes darted between me and my tail, his gaze filled with curiosity. He circled me, studying the distinctive markings that adorned my tail, before returning to his position. A smile played on his lips, a flicker of joy illuminating his weathered face. With a voice cracked by years of experience, he addressed his son and then turned his attention to me.
"She is the perfect beta, my son. She can be the lucky charm of our pack. Her tail holds a tale yet untold," the grandpa's words carried a sense of delight as if he had discovered a long-lost treasure. For me, however, confusion lingered like a cloud overhead. I still felt like a small, insignificant wolf caught in a whirlwind of overwhelming circumstances.
The weight of the grandpa's proposition hung in the air, waiting for my response. Becoming a part of this pack was a monumental leap, far beyond the dreams I had once shared with Mama. Before I could gather my thoughts and formulate an answer, a familiar voice pierced through the silence, echoing from the depths of the basement. It was a voice that struck a chord deep within me, causing all other considerations to fade into the background.
Startled and drawn by the familiarity of the voice, I forgot about the proposal hanging in the balance.
It was too familiar.
'Why is that voice so familiar?' a question that dashed through my mind and got me on my nerves.I couldn't just drive my thoughts away from the voice I just heard pierce my ears. While I try to dissuade myself from the unnecessary thought and the decision I am about to make. The sound comes through again and this time, it is potent."Make your decision," The Alpha said terrifyingly.I heard it, but couldn't really make a decision at the moment. The sound oozing from the basement is something I couldn't shake off my head.'I kinda need to check it…' I make the decision right within me. I could feel my heart beating hard against my chest.I know I am about to make a choice, the choice that will change so many things in my life. It may be for the good or for the worse.Walking off immediately just to trace the sound, the Alpha was startled."Are you rejecting the Alpha!!!" That voice echoed through the walls of my auditory, but I didn't mind.I don't know why I am so courageous at the
My body begins to vibrate at different times. My eyes run through his muscles all at once and now, my heart is heavy… very heavy."Throw her in the dungeons" he said with his head raised.His face was so mean and immediately he passed the judgment, he used his side muscle to push me aside while he made his way out of my sight.My lips vibrate resoundingly. Now I know this is the height of it all. 'What happens next?' That question dropped on my mind like a metal hit another.While that thought sits on the steep of my heart, I feel two hands grip my hand firmly calling me back to reality. "What…?" That word just comes out of my lips and all I could do at that moment is to have my head look sideways intermittently.I started panicking at that moment. I feel a lot of strength streaming down my tiny muscles."Let me go…" I screamed on top of my voice. I know my voice would penetrate the walls of that basement, but what could it do?I tried to jack them off, but I couldn't. My strength f
I sit on the ground with my hand on my jaw. I couldn't help but think about everything happening to me.'At first it was my mother and now, it's me…' The confine is something I can't even wrap my head around.Having my eyes run through the whole thing is annoying and I feel so bittered within me.I know this doesn't suit me, but I just have to do something… something really quick.'What do I do?' a question that leaves my heart quelling for an answer but there is none to give. I feel heavy and so disappointed in myself.'How did I even get here?' I begin to run my head through so many thought process and I feel dead within me. I don't know that single action of mine would lead me here. Rejecting the Alpha could actually lead me to dungeon where I can't even escape. This is difficult for me to chew, I feel so sad and heavy within me.While I wander and have my head soil in despair. I heard the sound of the door. Having my eyes fixated there, the man that brought the meal walks inside
"Why are you standing so still?"That question pierced through my ear lobes and all I could feel is the sound of his breath."Why are you breathing so loud?" I asked without paying attention to what he said.I could see the fierce gaze that fixated on me. I can see the anger and the rage that runs through his face. He opens his mouth to speak, but I know what he is about to utter is something I wouldn't expect. It would be like a dagger that is stabbed into my heart."Don't ever answer a question with another question..!" Those words stamped on my heart and I could feel my heart shiver. I didn't know when a sweat fall on my face like a midst.I know I have to apologize that moment before he decides to use his tools on me. I know that would a disaster. The dungeon is bad enough, adding to it is something that would be extremely terrible. "I am sorry.." I had those word run through my lips with an eye flicker.He nods and have quick countenance change. "You haven't answered the quest
Alpha's POVMy breath wouldn't just fade away, neither will it sway a second. The thought of getting rejected I something that wouldn't leave my mind at all.It's like I am buried in the midst of what had happened. I couldn't just wrap my head through her behaviour, because it was so annoying to me.I feel like getting on her really hard anytime I get to meet her even with her nauseating behavior.She is a good person and I know it. That is the reason behind picking her over Akira, but now, I guess Akira is much better.I didn't expect to be rejected that way. I feel so bad having my thoughts wrap around endless annoying battle.'Something different..' even with her rejection and my trial to be so mean to her. I find myself trying to help her at every tons. There is something different about her and I could feel it in my bones, but I can't really say anything about what is actually wrong with me because why would I feel she is different in the first place.Just then, something flashe
Alpha's POVHearing that voice is something that got my legs wavering and turned my eyes bulging really out. I didn't expect that out of the blue, although it was impromptu. I turned my head to see where that is coming from, but I just couldn't get it."Did you hear that voice?" I asked her with my face sparking light."You didn't see grandpa?" She asked me with a finger point."Grandpa," I retorted with a long surprise on my face. I wasn't expecting to have him here already and immediately I turned to see.'He is really there..' I let out a heavy sigh that got my nostrils gnawing out a lot of air. "Why the huge surprise, grandpa!" I asked with a lot of tension streaming off my veins."Are you that surprised? I thought you have your ears and toes sniffing around," he said.I grind my teeth one to another and you my had to press my nose gently, sniffing some air, I said, "I have my ear around and that is true. But you are an insider and you know I can't monitor every of your steps, b
Akira's POV "Let me in..!" I have to shout at the top of my voice. I know they are just being mean to me. I could see it all over them, they are just so mean and devilish."Mam… please leave the Alpha's door," once of them politely expressed.I have my eyes run through their body one after the other. "I understand your point… but I want to see the Alpha," I insisted and continued to bang his door heavily.Not quite long, I could hear the door creak. I know immediately that the Alpha wants to show his face.I stepped back a little, waiting for the door to be opened. Opening up, "what is it that you want, Akira?" He asked immediately.Having his word as a slap on my face, I didn't mind. I looked at him eyeball to eyeball, "why are you ignoring me?" I asked.I noticed he removed his eyes from mine and had his hand rub his face. He licked his lips and then opened his mouth to speak."I have been busy, Akira. You know how Alpha could be…" he said.With his flimsy excuse, he wanted me to
Alpha's POV I intentionally called the guards on her to prevent her from coming here. I know what Akira is capable of and if I don't put an end to her madness, she will ruin everything. The faster I stop her, the better It is for everyone."How do you know I am here?"She had to ask, because she wouldn't expect that I have my eyes everywhere. I could see the shock running through her marrows immediately she heard my voice. It really shocked her and I am happy it got her on her nerves."Don't ask funny questions, Akira.. I know you will come here to do some crazy things.. seize her!" I have that command run through my lips gently allowing the flow of air in and out. "No…no, you can't do this," she said with her lips vibrating heavily."Lock her up within her confine for now…" I gave the orders without a flitch of emotions. All I wanted to do is to melt out corrections and make sure she abides by it.Her way of life is annoying and it got me all puking."Let me go…" she begins to scr