THE SHADOW FORGE CLAN.
Alpha Draglun’s POV.
“You are no match for Alpha Herveaux” Lowell, the youngest Alpha and the leader of the, winter moon pack, said to me.
I had invited him to help me fight Herveaux. Or overthrow him as the supreme leader of the whole Pack.
“Is it because of your woman?” Lowell asked, chuckling as he spoke. “Get Over Daciana. Alpha Herveux has her rounded in between his palms. She rubs it on your face whenever she gets the chance”.
Lowell was right. Dacaiana rejected me as her mate. She was destined to be mine, I just know it. Unlike every other person, I was free to choose my mate. All my friends envied me for that, but destiny had other plans. The only woman I and my wolf ever loved wasn’t in love with me.
“Why does it have to be Alpha Herveaux? WHY!” I shouted, throwing the cup of wine on the wall.
“Get over your obsession with that woman. You can invite when you want to take on Alpha Herveaux like a real Lycan and not because of a mere woman!”
“I am not weak!” I shouted at Lowell. “Tell that to Dacaiana when she believes you, I will too”.
“By the way, you have a nice taste in fashion.” He complimented my interior decorations. I knew his aim was to make a jest.
“Thank you. It's all my doing”, I responded, giving him no way to make mockery of me.
“The fate of our clan rests on your shoulders, Draglun”, My mother, the current Luna of our clan, whispered to my hearings. “Have you been eavesdropping on my conversations with Lowell?”
“Yes, Alpha. You left me no choice. If only you were smart enough. Making you the Alpha was hard, but getting you, Daciana, would be harder!”
My mother introduced me to Dacaiana and I fell in love with her almost immediately. According to my mother, Daciana is the best woman to suit your throne. She always praised her bravery.
“I’m sorry I turned out to be a man who needed a woman to complete him” “No, son, it's not your fault. You are just like your father. That is why you must get Dacaiana. But…… She is not the only brave woman in the whole world, mother!” I was angry and shouted at her.
“Its not only bravery. When I see Daciana, I see myself in her. Only the post of leader suits her! And you will make her yours!” MY mother thundered.
“Go and get dressed. I set up a meeting between you and her”, my mother added.
Looking at myself in the mirror, I am the perfect description of a staring man, the scar on my face, my stature, everything. “I wish I was just half of what Herveaux and Lowell were.”
I got dressed in a simple shirt and pants. “Where are you going dressed like that?” My mother was back again. “This is your opportunity to impress her!”
“Wear this instead”
“Now you look like an Alpha”. “There is a knock on the door. I will go get it, mother.”
“Dacaiana is Alpha Draglun.” My mother had prepared the banquet to welcome her. I know I might get rejected again. I have made up my mind. “This would be the last time. Whatever happens. I would accept it and move on”
The door opened. I saw Dacaiana. Blaze fluttered, within me. My wolf rarely does that except when he sees Dacaiana.
“Comport yourself Blaze.” I reacted, grinning wildly. “Nice to meet you again Dacaiana.”
“Prime Dacaiana!” She gave me her first blow. “Opps, sorry no one here heard . That’s kind of new. Who’s prime?” I asked her. I needed to know who beat me to get her.
“It’s no news Draglun, get over your obsession with me” she replied with so much pride. “Herveaux???” I regretted asking her. I should have just focused on what we were here for.
“Yes. Who else? A woman like me deserves a man like him” She responded. “Thank you!” She said as I helped her with her chair.
“What if the Moon goddess picks another woman to be his next luna? You being, his prime would still suit a woman like you?”
I knew my question would hurt her, she always did to me without any remorse. Daciana heaved a sigh. She called on the waitress. “I need a drink”.
“If you were with me, I wouldn’t let you drink such hard liquor. I said as she gulped the strong wine down her throat. “Why did you call for me?” she asked me, she ignored my question.
“Just to make you happy” I said, and touched her hands. She immediately removed them from mine but she laughed really hard. “You see……… I made you smile again”.
I stood up from my seat and knelt on one knee before Daciana. “Allow me to mark you Daciana, even Herveaux hasn’t marked you”, I said to her.
I tried kissing Daciana, for once she stood still looking at me. I kissed her. It felt pleasing, blaze fluttered his tail again. “Stop it! She slapped me and pushed me away from her”
“I got your answer. By the Full Moon, it would be too late to say yes to me.” I was deeply hurt. I loved Dacaiana with everything. I was tired of people referring to me as the weakest of the Alpha’s. “Its over mother. Daciana has chosen her Alpha”
I could see my mother’s expression. She wasn’t happy.
“I would take my leave”. She greeted my mother, and left. She didn’t even look at me for once.
Blaze wanted me to run after her, begging her to stay and not leave me…….”Its over Blaze. Get over her!” Something left me at that moment. I hoped it was my undying love for her.
“Don’t push yourself too hard, Alpha Draglun. I believe you are not weak and a woman to complete you is just a myth!”
Enrico My beta always had me on a high pedestal. “Thank You. That was just what I needed from you!”
“I know the best place to find a beautiful woman, Alpha Draglun,” I laughed lightly. “I would give the moon goddess a chance to get me a mate. I have wasted too much time waiting for Daciana”
“Let us go to the mall tomorrow”.
“You have a message Alpha Draglun!” “What is it this time?” I asked my Omega. He was efficient and hard working.
“Words reached me and I felt it might interest you to know”, He said. “Alpha Herveaux………..” “What…. What happened to Alpha Herveaux?” I asked him repeatedly and with so much anxiousness.
“His brother is back!” he said. My body was damp. “Is that it?” I asked in disappointment. I thought he was going to mention something about Daciana.
“I have an Idea!” “Enrico! Call for an impromptu meeting with the leaders of the packs”
“Prepare to fall, Alpha Herveaux!”
Enrico returned faster than expected. “Don’t tell me you’ve reached the whole city and you're back?”
“No Alpha, I was stopped” Dacaiana came out. “I thought you had left. What do you want?” I asked her.
“Changed your mind about Herveaux?” I asked, even though my mind was made up.
“Not in your dreams !” “I came to warn you! Stay Away from Herveaux!” She sneered and pointed her finger at me.
“Alpha Herveaux is the weak, he needs you to threaten me to stop fighting against him?” “Your era of telling me what to do is gone, beautiful one. Get Out!!!!!” I shouted at Dacaiana.
This was the first time I ever treated her like thrash. I felt really bad after that. “I was going to take my leave. Sore loser!” She slammed me.
“Don’t you ever let that woman in here again.” I was hurt, my heart was bleeding. Everything I did and said just now was out of anger.
“Call for the meeting tomorrow Enrico. I need some time to myself”. “Okay Alpha Draglun”.
“You have a massage Alpha”, Omega Zelensky, came back to meet me. “I don’t want to be disturbed. It had better be good news!”
“It’s not a News Alpha. Someone called for an impromptu meeting with all the Alpha’s”, he said.
That should have been me, if that woman hadn’t spoilt my mood. “Who was it? I asked reluctantly.
“Its about the real supreme leader! He has returned."
THE SUN VALLEY PACK.Luna Rudina’s POV.I felt really good today. The atmosphere was conducive too. I am looking forward to the Moon goddess visitation. A new prophecy might just turn everything around for good.I walked in the garden, observing the growth of the flowers. Ashina grew them for me, adding to it, every year on my birthday. “I miss you Ashina.” I said, sniffing deep into the flowers. “Your daughter is here, Luna!” I felt butterflies in my tommy. I wasn’t expecting anyone today, not even her. She hasn’t been home in years. “To what do I owe this visit? You haven’t stepped your feet in here since you fought against our clan.” “I still see you as my aunt. I just felt bad you chose to side with Ashina, over me!” Dacaiana was very promising before she clocked eighteen few years ago. I still remember that night till today. The night, Alpha Herveaux’s Luna was chosen. It brought us joy and great sadness. “Do you know Auriel?” She asked me. “Is that why you are here?. I thou
Samantha’s POVWhen the so-called prime left, after asking me a question I couldn’t answer or dared not answer, I was so relieved. “Who’s side are you on?”What does she expect me to say? Hers or Alpha Herveaux? “ None of you!”. I am here for something else and I will face that squarely. This house was haunted. I have never heard a full time rest or sleep since I came in here. “Get ready, Our Beloved Alpha needs your presence at this moment!” My heart skipped, I could feel it come to my mouth. “What!” “You heard me, come this moment! The Alpha doesn't Wait!” Such arrogance, just like his subjects. I wondered why he wanted me. I just left his place by a narrow escape and now this?I walked briskly and very fast to the front of the door, just for me to open the door and then my hands weren’t cooperating with me, I suddenly felt that fear again. “Come In!” He thundered from inside. “How did he see me through the door? I hate whatever he is!” I clutched the door open. “Wear this fast
Alpha Herveaux. POV.Everything was going as planned until Fernando told me about that impromptu meeting. Daciana had left the mansion without telling me. I had to go with another woman. I felt Auriel would fit in as she was neutral to everyone in there. “What would you do when you saw him?” Fernando asked as we drove off to the meeting.“I would try my best to keep my cool”, I replied him briefly. I knew it was very impossible.It was followed by total silence until we arrived. I could see Auriel was uncomfortable, she found it hard keeping up with me, it was the same when I watched her undress, she had to get used to it. Bringing her in front of these people means a lot of responsibility for her. She seemed so clueless. Where all these season ispast I would look up on her background.I saw Derrick. Its been years. I don’t hate my brother but destiy had us fated against each other. I had to push him off as he was about to seat on my throne.I ended up challenging him. I could have a
Samantha’s POV.“Thank you, I was just scared of nothing else” I answered him, his voice was way different from his appearance. “May I know you?” He asked humbly with a smile. “I am Sam…… Ah. My name is Auriel” I replied, smiling. I still haven’t gotten used to the name change. I almost blurted out that my name was Samantha.“Nice to meet you, beautiful Auriel. Call me Drauglun”. He held my hands and shook me softly. The name rang a bell and it clicked almost immediately. How could I have forgotten the Alpha with the scarred face and two different colours in his eyes? “Why are you here? I know you're not a luna?” He asked calmly. “I came with someone” I replied him. “That’s great, I hope, I would see you around”, he winked at me and left. I got out of the rest room and realized I had made a mistake. The rest room was for men. “Damn…. Be careful next time, Samnatha!” I said to myself. I went to the women’s rest room. I heard two women talking from a distance. The door to their spot
Daciana’s POV.The room was dark just as I loved it. It'd been years and I hardly saw myself coming back in here. It's filled up with memories of me and Ashina. Just a simple self-control would have saved me, I hate to admit, but if Ashina was there. Things would have been different. I have no regrets about her death. A sudden array of light flashed in my eyes as Luna Rudina opened the window. “It’s enough, You’ve locked yourself up since yesterday. Have your bath and eat” She said. “I thought I made it clear to you all that I don’t want any one in here!” I shouted. “If you want me to leave your palace, I would do so gladly”, I added. I could see my mother's glowing up's face changed into sadness. “I’m sorry”, she closed the door behind her. “What do I do?” I know Alpha Herveaux would be really mad at me. I didn’t know what came over me. I just lost control of myself. “Did you say you lost control?” Luna Rudina asked me. “I thought you had already left when I asked you to!” I excla
Samantha’s POV The rays of the colorful sunlight flashed brightly into my eyes. It's already morning. I guess I slept so well the sun had to wake me up. To think of how warily my day went, I wasn’t expecting such a good sleep to follow. It must have been the influence of that wolf. I whisked away the covering cloth from my body. The cold that filled the atmosphere had disappeared. The wolf behaves mysteriously but I have been with Cervantes, so it’s no big deal. His last word before we departed last night pricked me though. When I asked him about his human form, “Some things are better left unknown” he replied aptly. “What would today bring for me? I hope it's good”. I washed my smutted face in the water. Glaring at the image of myself in the mirror. “It would be worth it Samantha, in a few times now you will go back to your self, that blond, bright and happy woman you have always been”. I was used to talking to myself. It was my greatest company. Today wasn’t any different. I w
Alpha Herveaux’s POV. Daddy’s time with my daughter has never been skipped since Ashina died. Today’s session was lively and interesting. She even gave me a list of all the things she wanted for her birthday. She also has one last request. She has refused to let me know. What's so spectacular about Auriel? she never stops talking about her. Tala is a good relief and runaway safe place for me away from all my stress and worries. I have to pay a visit to that Auriel. We’re shopping for Tala’s birthday preparation. We entered inside her room. It was dirty and messy. I was ultimately disgusted. Herving did the whole talking. I am sure she could see how disgusted I was. She wouldn’t be spared if not for Tala’s sake. Ashina was always neat , tidy and critically clean. I hate dirty women. I told Herving to drive today. Fernando had some places to be. I felt someone stalling our car as we moved. It wasn’t too long when I noticed and scented Sylvia. Daciana’s wolf. I got hold of her w
Samantha’s POV. I enjoyed my shopping spree. It reminded me of home. The only thing missing was my friends. I bought everything on the list and a little bit more. Damn! I didn’t even ask for a credit card or some money? How am I going to pay for all that I bought?. “You’re too clumsy, Samnatha”. I smacked my head. I pushed the trolley like a little child to the payment section. “Your card please?” the young girl was so rude, “How would I explain things to her?” I stood there looking at her like an idiot. “Please step aside, I have to attend to other customers” she snapped at me. What do I do? I don’t even have a cell phone! I could have at least called him and asked, “That’s her, arrest her. She looks suspicious and she isn’t with a means of payment”, the girl returned with the security officer. “Wait, you must have made a mistake, I am waiting for him”, I responded abruptly, in shock. “She doesn't look like some thief to me”. The man responded, it relieved me a bit. “What