* Richard *My trip the following day was decided and I travelled alone. Even when Beta Lohan insisted on coming or suggested that I have to take a companion, one or two warrior wolves from the Cold Mountain pack. I declined both because I was the only one summoned to come to the South. I don't want to bother other people as I have to show them that I am stronger. The meeting is not between Alpha Charles or any other wolves of the Cold Mountain pack so therefore I should not bother them. It would have been better if Beta Lohan was with me but there are a lot of things to be done in the Cold Mountain pack after the war with the South. Alpha Charles and Luna Isabella are occupied with their selves, the two never get a proper honeymoon so giving them time to do so after the war is the best way to make them happy and for their relationship to grow strong. The road towards the south is quiet and long, it would take me about four hours before I arrive in the place. They said that the Alpha
* Richard *A few knocks on the door of the library disrupted the moment of silence as each of us contemplated the matter and my disbelief rendered me more speechless than anyone inside the room. Mister Vernice smiled and uttered the word "open" to the help who was bringing the cups of coffee for the three of us. I smelled the hot coffee aroma from the pot on a tray and the aura of a she-wolf who pushed the door open. The hairs at the back of my neck felt like they had encountered the breeze of warm air. Triggered by the idea I let my neck turn towards the way where the coffee aroma was coming from and the sweet smell of vanilla with a rose petals scent. Her striking look affected me for the very first time in my life as a warrior wolf."Good morning Alpha King Vincent, Mister Vernice, and Mister Bannister."My brow arched to the sweet voice of a female for the first time. She meets my gaze but looks down faster, her shy gesture made me wonder. When the woman looks very much alluring
* Chelsey *"Wake up! Chelsey, the bus taking you to the South is already here for pick up!"My eyes automatically opened to see my mother with her face angry like always when she wakes me up almost every morning. After I finished my two-year vocational course in college, I came back to work with my mother in the Royal pack. I thought my life would be different than the rest of the wolves that serve the Alpha family but I was wrong."Why so early?"I let out a big yawn and began to remove the clothes that I wore to sleep. My father was a warrior but he died in one of the battles in the Royal pack. Wolves are violent, I never liked to become one. My first coming-of-age transformation was painful and I began to have to hunt for food. "You have less than fifteen minutes to take a shower, Chelsey! Don't let the Alpha King be disappointed in us. We are lucky that you get to work in the South, our family will get paid twice. Remember that your brother has kids to send to school.""Alright,
* Chelsey *"Welcome to the Alpha house of the South, my name is Josefa appointed by the Alpha King. There will be five of us in total who are specifically working in the big mansion."The old she-wolf welcomes us after we get down from the bus. Most of the others inside the bus were male warriors so they had to get to their leader while the rest of us met with her."Alright, everyone! Since no one in the Alpha house cleans and puts orders after the renovation, we have a lot of work to do. But I think all of you are well experienced by being in the Royal palace. These should be easy! Start by introducing your names."I let the older maid speak first and since I am the youngest one after them, they all look at me as I begin to tell them about myself."Hello all, my name is Chelsey. I am nineteen years old and my family has been working in the Royal Palace ever since I could remember. I hope we all get along together."Josefa runs her eyes to me up and down. "Are you sure you came to th
*Isabella*"Oh, They are so lovely Bernard! Thank you."I smiled widely at the beautiful fresh red roses wrapped neatly in a printed thick wrapping paper. The bouquet I did not expect to receive today since we had no plan on celebrating my twenty-third birthday. However, Bernard had a surprise appearance early in the morning. The smile on his lips warmed my heart. I bet that he came here first before going to his work."Happy birthday my dear Isabella."He lowered his head to give me a peck on the cheek which I accepted gladly. I turned around to find an empty antique flower vase sitting above the long wooden table in the living room. Then I carefully place the flowers inside, removing the wrapper and folding them before throwing them quickly at the nearest bin."Thank you, Bernard! You are the first person to greet me today."I walk gracefully towards him, aware of his eyes looking at the very tight black denim that I wore with a matching tank top in the same color. The obvious admir
* Isabella *I look at my reflection in the mirror, with my hair done in soft curls from the salon. To change my usual straight hair I went to get it done, especially for this evening. Excitement and joy filled my lungs as I thought of the five-star restaurant in the City. It's been a while since I had dined there, without my father. The dress I'm wearing is a sleeveless V-neck midi dress in a vintage blue color. The stylish and flattering neckline shows a bit of my cleavage and skin in the middle of my breast.My shoes are of the same color and I brought with me a blue silk scarf in case the cold gets into me. Even in summertime, the North has a low temperature, which some enjoy but there are also a few who want to have the heat of the sun during summer. "Miss Bannister?"A soft voice coming from Martha made me turn away from the full-length body mirror of my room. "Yes Martha, did Bernard come?"She smiled looking at me from top to bottom. "You are so beautiful tonight Miss Bannist
* Alpha Charles *There were several rogues spotted in hiding at the most crowded place in the North, the City. I must pursue the investigation further, as it would be dangerous for the humans to protect themselves against a rogue attack. We had stayed until evening and found a few traces that we must continue our search. Before going back to the Alpha house, I decided to treat the warriors at a restaurant. "Are you sure this is a good place for us Alpha? This looked expensive."Ben, one of the warriors with me, looked around and commented on the elegant place. There are only a few guests around that is why I chose the place."It does not matter the price, Ben. What I want is for us to have a private conversation, some humans would freak out when they know that we are not among them."He nodded. "You guys order whatever you want. I will come back in a second. Beta Lohan, will you order for me?""Sure thing Alpha." Lohan is the best warrior in the pack and knows me better than anyone
* Isabella *"Good morning Dad!"I give him a peck on the cheek while he folds the daily newspaper on his lap. A wide smile curved his lips. "Good morning my dear. Are you going to the ranch early?"Looking at my cowboy outfit, he doesn't even need to ask where I'm going. I haven't slept well thinking about what happened last night. I took a deep breath in."There is something I wanted to ask you, Dad."He put back the cup of coffee in the saucer and looked at me. "Hmmm, what is it, Isabella? You seemed anxious so early today. Did something happen last night?"I cleared my throat when Martha came in the dining room bringing the usual breakfast. The smell of bacon and scrambled eggs made me look at her. I waited until she was done putting a cup of coffee in front of me. "Thank you, Martha.""My pleasure Miss Bannister, please enjoy your breakfast, and you also Mr. Bannister."My father nodded towards her and waited until I started talking. "I had a great time with Bernard last night D