Alpha Herveaux POV
The leader of the Lycan Prowler Pack.
I stood on the terrace in my mansion, thinking about everything that had happened so far.
I saw someone very familiar that night; she looked so much like Ashina.
My wolf was also consoled, he wasn’t as furious as he used to be when I met with other women.
“You should heal faster, Tristan.”
Tristan is my wolf. He loved Ashina more than I did. I noticed it only after she was mated to me.
The day before Ashina was murdered he was restless. If only I gave into his feelings, I could have saved her.
Tristan gave out a loud growling cry.
“I’m here, Alpha. You called for me”
“Sit Fernando!” Fernando is my beta and right-hand man. He had been with my father before he died. He entrusted me to his care. Though Fernando was older than me, he served me as a beta, should serve his alpha.
“Do you think the last attack was truly by the earth-dwellers and not the Lone wolves?” I asked Fernando.
There have been frequent attacks on our neighboring territories, if I don’t get to the end of it. The small threats might escalate into something big; my greatest fear might come to existence.
“No Alpha Herveaux. It was a mere coincidence" "The humans were after a woman. They got into the ongoing fight between the warriors from our pack and the Lone Wolves.”
I do not buy into coincidences, I have a great feeling it was all planned. I could have headed out to war myself, but I would be considered a weak alpha, "One whose warriors can't conquer mere lone wolves...."
This weight could be light, if only they understood my ways of doing things. “The meeting is in a few hours, do you think I should attend?”
“Yes, Alpha, it shows you are not scared or afraid of the council leader and other Alpha's, that would be present.”
“Why do I always need to prove myself? Because my father made me the Alpha, without having to fight anyone for it?”
I spent most of my reign as the leader of the Lycans prowler pack, proving my worth, fighting and sacrificing my desires.
“I’m sorry, Alpha". "You have no choice. You just have to be there, we should be on our way.”
Fernando was principled, but he was too rigid, even though everyone thinks I am just like him. That's a lie, I am different. I am a dynamic man, I don’t believe in just one way of doing things.
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“What is the outcome of the meeting, Alpha?” Fernando asked. He was waiting for me at the back of the building.
"They always find a way to get on my nerves. I made my point clear to them though" "I’m coming, I have to meet someone" I replied Fernando, my Beta.
“You should stop seeing her Alpha, they might misinterpret, If they see you with her”, Fernando tried stopping me.
I needed to see Rudina. Only her, can help me find out the truth about Ashina’s death.
Rudina was also waiting for me, “How did your findings go?. Did you get anything vital?” I asked her.
Rudina’s face said it all. She wore a melancholic expression.
“No Alpha Herveaux. I summoned her wolf but it was raging" "I’m confused, her soul was peaceful but her wolf was vengeful”.
I could feel my wolf shake vigorously within me, “Stay calm Tristan, not here”. I cautioned him.
I felt the same way, it was a slap on my face. If I couldn’t protect my own mate, no one would respect me.
“There will be a prophecy soon. I hope it will be about Ashina. She was a good one when she was with us."
"Even after she left, when she was mated with you, she never turned her back on her home”.
Rudina said it all. Ashina was an angel, the perfect Luna for an Alpha like me. “I failed her!”.
“One more thing, did the earth dweller have anything to do with her death?” I asked Rudina. That was paramount to me.
She was severely wounded before she came back to our world. She finally died right under my nose, but it was ruled as a suicide. "Ashina would never commit suicide".
“Ashina was strong, Alpha Herveaux. There is no way an ordinary human would hurt her that much. The poison had it's effect but she had bruises and cuts all over her body.”
Rudina had tried all means she could for me. Ashina was her niece. I believed, she could feel the pain I felt.
“Whoever planned this, has a greater plan. I urge you to beware Alpha Herveaux!” Rudina bade me farewell and left.
“Greater plan? What else could the person want?”
I was deep in thoughts all through my journey back home. The thought of seeing my children again, brought me relief.
Although, Ashina had left, she left me with treasures, I could only love and remember her for.
The meetings always took place at midnight, it was almost morning. My children would be ready to head to school, ever since their mother died, and I moved out of the mansion. I took on the role of a mother. I wanted my children to feel loved and secure.
“Father, you are back!” Dante, my son, and the eldest, rushed to greet me. He is just ten years old. His mother’s death hit him hard, but he’s just like me, pretending to be fine.
“Yes son, how is your sister?” Tala is my daughter. She’s the youngest. Tala used to be very strong and fast willed, at times, I feared she would be the one to take over my place. At that young age, she competed with her brother for everything, facing off anyone that crossed her.
Ever since her mother’s death she withdrew from everyone. I have changed a thousand maids and nannies just to please her.
“She has locked herself up in her room, she doesn’t want to go to school” Dante said. He is very truthful and straight forward, just like his mother. He was Ashina’s favorite. I knew he would have tried calling her out but she refused.
“Tala, It's daddy open up”. I beckoned to her. It took her a while but she finally opened the door.
“Why aren’t you dressed up, you will be late for school?” Tala was so unkempt and dirty, blaming the maids would be needless. I knew what she was capable of.
“You’re so dirty. I tickled her on her ribs and stomach. She had my beautiful yellow eyes but her mother’s black hair with streaks of silver lining. She gave out a smile. "I would kill to get to see that smile forever"
“Here is what I would do. I will follow you to school and wait until you return. Is that okay with you?” with her hands hugging my big body, unable to fold around me, she nodded her head.
“Call the head maid for me”, I ordered whoever was listening. “She left, since yesterday night but hasn’t returned since then” said one of the maids.
"That’s unusual". Veruska is one of the oldest maids here, she worked for my parents and now me, and she is also one of my trusted servants.
That’s a big problem. Apart from her, Tala wouldn’t let anyone else take care of her. I have to go back there.
I had to appease her, so she could allow another maid to take care of her. It was a tug of war, with begging and pleas.
“Don’t you think you’re spoiling Tala, she might turn out irresponsible” only Fernando would dare question how I trained my children.
“I understand Fernando, Tala would change. She just needs time to heal from her mother’s death. Let’s head to their school”.
Fernando looked at me. “Why? I can take them there myself. If you feel the need, you don’t have to do that all by yourself Alpha. Leaving the mansion, after Ashina's death, is enough topic for the people”.
I understood Fernando’s fears. He was worried about what people would think. But I cared less.
“I want to go myself, take care of things till I return!” Fernando insisted on following me. “I will drive you there, Alpha, let me accompany you?” he requested.
"I wanted a personal family time with my children. It’s the least I could do. Ashina did everything while I was focused on being the perfect Alpha for my pack."
We arrived at their school. Tala was reluctant to go in, I had to carry her playfully inside. “I want to see their teacher, I asked the school’s principal.”
“She called in sick today, we have a sub to take her role for her. I would call her, if you want to speak to her, Alpha Herveaux.”
The school’s principal wasn’t a Lycan, she was a hybrid. The elders of our clan were against me taking my children to this school, just because the principal is a hybrid. The hybrids and Lycans rarely mix.
Ashina chose this school. I don’t know why she chose this school, but it stands!
“I would like to speak to her, it’s about Tala!” I said to the woman.
“Give me a minute sir” she asked, and she hurried out to get her.
While I was waiting for the principals' return, Fernando rang me on the phone, “Hello Beta speak!”
“I found the head maid. She was murdered!"
Samantha’s POV Never in my entire life did I think I would become a teacher. Cervantes' plan for me was to go in as a sub teacher to a school. Whatever plan he had for me was already so fun, but so bad it's not my style. “Don’t forget your name Auriel, You are a hybrid". "That would be used if anyone questioned you. I made sure your coast would be clear of any interrogation”. Cervantes was perfect at whatever he did, just a few days of knowing him and I have been so overwhelmed. “Which school am I going to? I am dressed up and I am ready to go”, I asked in anticipation. “Brighton high school, it’s the only prominent mixed school in this place. You don’t have to worry. I have settled it all. I would drop you off at the school.” We arrived at school, it sent a weird feeling all over my body. I always hated school as a kid. “Good morning, ma’am” I said to the principal, she wasn’t welcoming. “Are you the sub I requested for” she asked rudely. “Yes ma'am, I am the sub” I said a
Alpha Herveuax.POV.“How do I tell Tala, Nanny Veruska is dead?” I asked Fernando. I knew he was less interested, but I had no one to turn to.“Get her a new one, Alpha, I need to go somewhere important” he, requested for permission to leave.I was working on getting a new nanny, with the new lady I met today. If she shows up, she would be the one to take over. I’m ready to do anything as long as she agrees to take care of Tala.“You can’t leave now, we need to talk about Veruska’s murder” Fernando stayed back.“Take a seat. Every other thing can wait”“Yes Alpha” he responded. When we were at school, he called to tell me she had been murdered. I rushed there to see for myself.“That wasn’t a suicide this time, it was clearly murder.”“Yes, Alpha" "You have to act now, so you won’t be considered as weak. If this gets out to the public, not even your pack will be saved.”“What do you suggest I do?”“Meet with our elders” Fernando said, like he had the answers before I asked.“Fine. su
6. Alpha Herveaux’s P.O.V “Something just doesn’t seem right about this girl. Right from that night, up to this moment, we are meeting again.” “What do you think, Tristan? Can you smell her?” I pressed myself against her small body to the wall. “Stop!” She managed to say. Carefully, pushing me off from her. “I want to flirt with you a little. Before we get down to business” I said to her, I knew I sounded cold and a little unruly. My words put her out of place, making her snap back into reality. She adjusted her clothes. They fitted her perfectly even though it was a bit messy. ”Tala, wants you to be her nanny!” “I have been contemplating, should I take you by force or please you?” I said to her, drawing her closely into my arms. I noticed she had been avoiding eye-to-eye contact with me. “My time is wasting, young woman. Do you want me to please you? Or take you by force?” It looked like she was talking to someone before she could answer me. “I will think about it” she rep
Samantha’s POVI woke up very early. This place looks so good, but strange. Sleeping with my two eyes closed was scary. The nonstop growlings at night and weird cries emanating from the room upstairs, everything was just crazy. Not to think I was calling Cervantes the crazy one. What Cervantes did last night was crazy though. He interrupted every discussion I had with Herveaux last night.”How do I live up to the lies you have made me tell the Alpha?” I asked Cervnates. “Why are you silent? This is just the beginning as I see it!” I added anxiously. It was unlike Cervantes to not reply to my questions on time.“I can not feel his presence too”. I was a bit worried and perplexed.“Our Beloved Alpha request your presence “ Someone said outside my door. “Why can't they knock and come in?”.“Our Beloved Alpha request your presence!” The voice repeated louder. “I have heard. I need to change my dress and put some make-up on at least”, I had to reply. “You have to come out now. You do not
Daciana’s POV.I went in to see Herveaux after a long time. “I believe I have respected Ashina enough!” He wasn’t in a good mood. Even if the world sees that emotionless face. I Dacaiana, knows Herveaux the best. “Don’t you miss me?” I said to him as he sat on his golden chair. He wasn’t expecting to see me. I fell into his arms, deliberately kissing him out of the blue. He wanted it also. “Dacaiana, you shouldn’t be here” he said to me, still not pushing me away. I wasn’t offended, he just accepted my kiss. “How long, Herveaux?” I said to him angrily. “Watch your tone lady. I’m still the Alpha here” he responded. “And I am your Luna to be!” I replied him. “You should respect me Dacaiana” He moved closer to me, making me kiss him intensely. “The Herveaux I know never loved a weak woman. Disrespect from a strong woman turns him on!” I said seductively. It was going all as planned until someone interrupted. I felt like ripping the life off the person. “Who Is there?” Alpha herve
Samantha’s POVAlpha Herveaux's wife just died recently and he is already with another woman. He is a womanizer. That’s why he kissed me on our first meeting. I feel so stupid for pitying him. That woman just tried to kill me. At least he saved my life. But who could she be? I tried making Tala leave the pool but she begged for a few minutes more until we ended up staying for an hour or even more. I was deep in thoughts though. I heard footsteps approaching. “Its father and mother’s friend”, Tala said, still playing in the water.He questioned me for keeping his daughter out there. I was mad at him. But Tala made him leave us alone somehow. Something strange happened between me and Dacaian as she tried removing my necklace, a strange force blew her away from me. I just couldn’t explain it. A man came saying my uncle was here for me. “Cervantes puts me in trouble but he’s here to save me on time.”I do have a problem with this woman insisting on following me to see my uncle. I too
Alpha Herveaux’s POV.“Do you want to change your mind, Alpha Herveux?” Fernando asked me. I wasn’t changing a thing. I was sure of that scent. It wasn’t that man. That man was just a mere distraction to stop me from following that strong scent I heard. “We will go ahead with our plans” I said to Fernando. I wanted to meet with a strong sorcerer. He was once an elder in the Sun Valley pack. He left angrily after an undisclosed dispute between he and his people. “Do you know how we can find him?” I asked Fernando. “Yes, Alpha, I just feel you should let Luna Rudina know about it”. He responded. I am free to do things on my own and she might misinterprete me also. “Why don’t we wait for the prophecy Alpha Herveuax?” Fernando asked. I knew he cared about my status, but now, my reputation is at stake. “I have to prove everyone wrong that my father was wrong about making me the Alpha”, I said to Fernando angrily. “We are here, Alpha” Fernando said, he stopped the car at a dead point w
Samantha’s POV.I had a very long day. Daciana was no help either. She stalked me like a hawk with the help of Sheila. “Leave Everyone!The Alpha has returned!” I saw everyone hiding or going into a room and closing the door. I wanted to watch and see what was happening. “He’s so handsome”, Sheila said. I didn’t notice she had followed me to where I hid so I could see Alpha Herveux. “Hi, I’m Sheila” She stretched her hands to me for an obvious handshake. “I know who you are, stop stalking me!” I accepted her handshake warmly with a disgusting facial appearance, that should let her know I didn’t want her around me. She rolled her eyes at me and closed the door. I forgot I was hiding. I stepped out through the other side just to bump into Alpha Herveuax. I was so scared. “I am sorry. It wasn’t intentional” Fernando saw me. “I know you from somewhere”, he said to me. My heart was racing, “Please don’t tell him, I am a slave”, I begged him in my head. “Yes, she's the same woman from th