10 years later
FREYA POV
As a little girl I was always silent, never talked to anyone but my brother, my mother and Alpha Ace.
"Alpha Ace" it feels so weird calling him that. Even though he has told me that he'll always be Ace to me.
Respect still had to be given when it was due or else I would risk the other Servants saying I was being favoured by him too much even though I wasn't his mate.
Ace and I have been friends since I saw him in that field. His presence has always been comforting to me, his voice like a soothing balm to my soul and his touch nerve wrecking no matter how little it was. I've always had a crush on him. He was different from other werewolves around and no matter a large his rank was. He always treated everyone equally.
He was the only one apart from my brother who liked spending time with me. No one wanted to be friends with me. I was always different. Mainly because I haven't been able to shift yet.
Between the ages of 15-17 little werewolves should be able to shift but for me it was different. I was now at the age of 19 and I still couldn't turn into a full werewolf yet. Most of the people in the pack called me half baked. I wouldn't blame them.
It was weird and I was often viewed as weak because of it. Ace always made me feel better about it. Telling me that my process may be slow but that doesn't mean I won't be able to shift. Each time he talked I fell deeper. I always had fantasies about being his mate, fantasies that I knew would never come. And alas it did not.
At the age of 18, the sage declared that the moon goddess had chosen a mate for him. Beta Ralia. Ralia is a Beta of the moon pack. Born to Pack warrior Yuri . He was one of the strongest warriors in the pack and his daughter was equally as strong and confident as he was.
In essence she had all the qualities a Luna should have. Which I didn't and from that moment, I resolved to erase all feelings for Ace. But it's easier said than done. Isn't it?
"Daydreaming again, aren't we?" A voice said behind me.
"Mother, I was just about to finish washing the dishes, I'll go get the scent leaves as soon as possible before dusk breaks" I said. She smiled touching my cheeks.
"Of course my darling but before you do that, go give your brother lunch at the fields, you know how hungry he gets when he trains." She said.
My brother was the pride of the family. He was the first Omega to ever be considered to join the pack warriors because of his strength and agility. He paved the way for omegas in the pack and everyone worshipped him for it. At least one of us isn't a disappointment.
"Yes, mother" I said walking away and going to the fields. On my way I looked towards the forest leading to the boundary between the werewolves and the humans. A strange sensation always comes over me when I do. Like it was calling out to me.
Suddenly I sensed it. That beautiful scent I always loved. The one I always knew. I looked up and I saw Ace staring at me from his window and smiling. I smiled back at him and walked away.
ACE POV
I watched her as she walked away, her beautiful lavender scent filtering into my nose. The moon goddess must be playing tricks on me. How was it possible that I felt such a strong connection to Freya but I didn't feel even as much as that connection towards my own mate.
Her scent, her eyes, her touch. It always drove me wild. I find it hard to control myself around her and I have a lot of self control.
"Are you staring at her again. You have to stop this Ace." Darren my most trusted beta said looming behind me.
"Then the moon goddess has to make herself clear because I don't understand it anymore Darren." I said
"What If its not what you're thinking, what if you just want to sleep with her?" He said and I glared at him.
"I know what I'm feeling Darren and if I did want to bed someone, shouldn't it be Ralia instead?" I said.
"Darren, do you think it's possible to have two mates?" I questioned. Darren looked at me contemplating it but then shutting it down.
"No, I don't think so," he said.
"This is driving me insane. I can't even tell mother about it. She'd just say I'm being delusional. But I know I'm not. I'm just so confused Darren." I said.
"What are you men doing?" We heard a voice behind us say, it was Ralia and still I felt nothing as what I felt when Freya passed by.
"I hope you don't mind me intruding. I wanted to talk to Ace." She said, voice dripping like honey like it always did.
"Excuse us," I ordered. Ralia stepped in front of me and touched my shoulder. Her scent didn't drive me wild. It did nothing to me.
"Are you excited for the fair tomorrow, our wedding is just two days after that." She smiled. I couldn't bring it within myself to smile.
"Are you okay?" She asked worried.
"I'm fine." I said forcing a smile. She hugged me and said.
"I can't wait to be your Luna" she said breathing in my scent and smiling into my shirt.
But the whole time my mind was on Freya.
The whole time I felt conflicted.
I wanted answers to all these feelings I was having from the moon goddess and I needed them now before the wedding and before I would lose my mind completely.
FREYA POV Today was the annual fair. An event that brought various packs close to celebrate together and strengthen alliances further. It was usually a busy day during the fair. Servants would scurry around just to make sure everything was prepared. Gamma leaders would make the pack warriors practice in case there was any form of attack on the pack. But that rarely happened. "Freya, the Alpha requested for you to clean his room. You must not keep him waiting" Lydia said looking less than pleased. She muttered something under her breath but I was unable to catch it. I didn't bother to dwell on it. I made my way to Ace's room. I was excited to see him. I missed his warmth and comfort. I opened the door to find him shirtless and looking out the window. My face suddenly became warmer. As if noticing my presence he turned, a bright smile growing on his face."What are you doing over there? Come closer," he said. As I came closer I noticed his eyes looked darker, hungrier. But it was go
FREYA POV The pack warriors, all led the servants and little pups to safety while the leaders of the packs were taken to the upper chambers. I was less worried about myself. Ace was in danger. The attackers had wolfsbane according to what I heard. I just wanted to see him and make sure he was safe but that wasn't possible. Mother hugged me as we both sobbed in fear together."I hope your brother will be safe," she said as I hugged her tighter.THIRD POVThe Pack warriors managed to fend off the attackers, it was revealed that the attackers were Rogues. The damage done was much. Some warriors were taken down because of the wolfsbane and some servants were killed before they could make it to safety. Injured warriors were taken to be treated. The wolfsbane made it harder for them to heal fast. Ace lay on his bed, sweating and immobile as his mother lay next to him. He got most of the damage since it went straight through his abdomen, thus affecting him more. The sage entered the room
FREYA POV It was today, the day Ace and I were to become one. Bound to each other! The day of our nuptials.The past two days were busy for the whole pack, between making efforts to find out how to get the rogue werewolves responsible for the attack and preparations for the wedding. Things have been hectic. But today the pack decided to put the former under the rug in the mean time and concentrate on the latter."You look beautiful," I heard my mother say behind me. I looked at my white gown and I brushed my hand on the dress."Thank you, mother" I said smiling a little at her."Are you okay, dear? Aren't you excited?""I am. It's just that I fear that Isis hasn't accepted me yet," I say solemnly. Mother came closer and touched my cheek. "My dear, do not worry about that. Someday, she'll come to terms with the changes. You are going to be the next Luna of this pack. All you have to do is to be smart and courageous, show her that you can take on the role and most of all, do not l
FREYA POV"Ask your husband why his brother Kye was truly exciled" I sat at the bedside mirror, Isabelle combing my hair while I thought about what Ralia told me tonight. What did she mean? Why would she tell me that? What do I need to know? Was his excile connected to me somehow? All these questions kept swirling in my head."Mistress?" I heard Isabelle call out to me. I instantly came out of my trance and looked up at her."Are you OK? Your mind seems to be lost. I was just worried. I know its not my place to ask." She said bowing her head in a shy manner."Isabelle, you can call me Freya, no need for formalities and thank you for asking. I'm okay though so you don't have to worry about me." I said smiling at her and touching her hand. Isabelle helps me to wear my silk robe. It was quite short and transparent. I blushed when I looked at it."Your mother picked it out, she said she wanted you to look alluring for tonight." Isabelle said. A cheeky smile on her face. I knew what sh
ACE POV10 years ago I've always looked up to my big brother, always wanted to be like him. Strong, confident, brave and so much more. My brother always fascinated me. Since I was young he was always there for me, always defending me, always guiding me. He was kind to people around him, I always admired that. I liked it. Until things started changing when we got older. I was 12 at the time and he was 17. It was already finalized that he would be the next Alpha after my father. Kye started getting consumed by all the power that he was granted. He started taking advantage of all the liberties, started breaking the rules as he saw it fit. He started becoming reckless, I would attribute some of it to his bestfriend Micheal. Kye was dangerous by himself but when Micheal was in the picture he was terror.Kye and Micheal would lay with pack maids as they saw fit, disrespect and treat people like they were less than. I thought when he would finally get a mate that all the sleeping around
ACE POV "How Is the training coming along?" I asked Devon."Everything is going well, we started planning our new defences last night as soon as Darren sent your orders. The warriors are in shape to start training today." He said"That's good" I replied. I decided to see how the training was going this morning. I couldn't stop thinking about last night with Freya and her questions. I wanted to figure out what made her want to know about Kye so much. Did someone tell her something? "It's been a long time since we've trained together Ace, would you like to practice with me?" Devon said with a smile on his face."I actually came here to do that as well. I wouldn't want to get rusty. Especially now." I said"Then you wouldn't mind if we had a plus one" As soon as he said that he looked behind him and called out to someone."Yuri, the Alpha deems it fit to train with us today. Come join us" he shouted. I haven't talked to Yuri since the fair. I wonder what he feels about the whole situa
FREYA POV The next day was busy. Today was the full moon hunt and everyone was preparing for it. The Pack maids were all cleaning the sheds, the pack warriors were preparing themselves to hunt and among them was Ace. He and Devon would be leading the hunt today. As the Alpha it was his responsibility. Before we were married, I would usually watch him train when cleaning the shed with the other maids, it was improper of me because he was with Ralia and I felt foolish doing that. But now we're together and nothing was stopping me from looking at him all I wanted. I walked towards the window to look at him and there he was, shirtless and handsome as ever. As if on instinct he rose up his head and he saw me staring at him. He smirked a little and I smiled back leaving the window and sitting down on the bed once more. It was days like these that I felt disheartened, because I couldn't shift into a werewolf, I would usually spend my time with the children while we heard sounds of roar
FREYA POVIt's been two weeks since Ace had been attacked. He was already healing from his bruises. Since that day I've been giving him my blood to hasten the healing process. Since these two weeks Kye hasn't struck again, and I've been undergoing more training with Yuri. I've been improving in my fighting. We've been training endlessly from morning till night. I didn't mind. I just wanted to be stronger. I wanted to defeat Kye badly, I wanted him to suffer. I knew the reward for all the pain I was going through would be sweet. Yuri decided that is was time for me to wield a weapon. Today I would be choosing one for myself."This is where we keep all our weapons" he said leading me to the shed containing all the pack weapons. They were many to choose from. But I wanted one that spoke to me."You can choose which ever one you want. Which one makes you feel comfortable." He said. I went close to the weapons, touching each and every one of them with my hands, feeling them. Until I foun