Chapter 4

Alpha Lucian Pov

I was fixing my hair when David entered my room with a wide grin on his face.I didn't give any sort of reaction and continued with my work.

"We are not going for Ball , Alpha" My hands itself dropped at his words while his edges curved upwards into a mischievous smirk.

"I know" I said monotonously before turning around with my arms crossed.

"Do not worry..Luna is going to love you" I heaved out a sigh at his words before turning my gaze at the opened window.

"I'm afraid she won't" 

"It's been years Lucian, stop thinking about it and leave it on fate and mate Bond" He reassured me but I couldn't stop thinking about it.I have made many mistakes in the past which are unforgettable especially for her.

"They are almost here" I said as a very enticing scent filled my nostrils,my wolf felt all giddy and excited as the scent became more and more stronger, meaning they are near the Pack House.

"Let's go" I announced and walked outside my room with David following behind.I could tell he was still smiling but I rolled my eyes and walked downstairs to the main door.

My wolf is feeling utterly excited as if he wants to jump out right now but I controlled.My eyes itself search for her until it directly land on her figure which looked comparatively small among the Alpha and Beta of neighbor pack.My eyes anticipatingly searched for her to make eye contact but she didn't spare a glance at our direction.

I knew something like this would happen but it still my heart aches.I greeted Alpha and Beta of Crystal Moon Pack but didn't leave chances to steal a few glances at her.

Her ocean blue eyes roamed everywhere except me.For a brief second, I take in her every slight movement hoping she would look at me for once but to no avail.Her straight black hairs blows backwards slightly because of the wind giving me a better look of her angelic face.Observing from her sharp eyebrows,cute nose and pink plump lips to her black off shoulder blouse pairing with skinny jeans which looks beautiful on her pale skin but the possessiveness grew in me after perceiving her blouse which reveals her skin, from neck to her collarbone but I can not ignore the fact that she is stunning and glowing just like Moon.

She has become even more prettier but her face no longer has that cheerful smile and I know the reason behind the change in her behavior.

Only if I was not a coward back then things would've been better.. At least she would consider me as a friend but I messed up our beautiful written fate with my own bare hands..

"Scarlett and Herrick are your responsibility Lucian, I hope you will keep your promise" Logan said.I shift my gaze at Scarlett who is busy admiring the interior.

"I will" I promised, determined.My brows ceased after noticing the proximity between her and Herrick.The way she pulled him close and carress his arm makes me click my tongue in annoyance.My wolf grew possessive but I am glad that my human form has stronger control over my wolf or else I would have shifted to claim her as mine which I don't want, I do not want to scare her and my wolf is desperate to be with his mate already but I can't let that happen. Me and her can never be together, to say we are imperfect for each other would be an understatement.

My body stiffen for a second as her ocean blue eyes stared right into mines.I could feel sparks all over again just by a mere eye contact, my wolf relaxed in an instant but the eye contact didn't last long.She turned to look at the guy next to her, Herrick who looked uncomfortable and I noticed it the moment he stepped in the Pack House.Something is bothering him but what? 

I turned my attention back to Logan and we continued our conversation about the incident that took place in our packs and what we could possibly do to prevent more harm.

"Why are you sending him a death glare?" I heard Herrick's voice with my wolf hearing but didn't quite react until her cold voice reached my ears.

"Why not? Are they the only ones to shoot us a death glare? They can say it to our face if we are not pleasing to their eyes.Who is dying to stay with a bunch of arrogant creatures" 

I am amused by her choice of words and as said by Logan, she is pretty violent but brave.Besides it, I noted one point..Do not stare at her..But how can I not? I'm seeing her after more than three years.This is just my wolf not me, I assured myself.

"Alpha" Me and Logan averted our gaze on Scarlett but she turned to Logan.

"We both would like to go for a small walk as we feel suffocated here" Her voice is not honey-like anymore but cold as ice that it would send shiver down anyone's spine.I like her demanding nature,  She grabbed Herrick's wrist and walked away.A growl almost rambled from the back of my throat.My wolf whimpered at the sight of our mate with other wolf and going away from us.

"I told you" I sighed at Logan's words, keeping my gaze at them until they disappeared from my sight.

"It's fine as long as she is in this pack, in front of me.." 

"One more thing , her anger is very dangerous so I would suggest you to not try to overpower her"  He informed and chuckled.She is challenging and I would love to see to what extent she could go.

I hummed before glancing at David who didn't say a word yet.He was all mischievous since morning but the sudden change in his behavior made me perplexed.Judging from his expression,he looks distressed. I will talk to him later..

It's been two hours since Scarlett and Herrick went for a walk but didn't came back.They should not stay out for too long when the situation is still not under control.

"Jackson, go and search for Scarlett and Herrick.Inform me if there's something wrong" I commanded one of my warriors and they left immediately.

"Alpha, some rogues tried to cross our territory but I think it was only a trap to distract us" Patrol Commander mind linked me and I was quick enough to rush out of the Pack House with the rest of them following behind.

"Do not come out of your houses" I mind linked the pack members and alerted my warriors to search the pack.

"Alpha we got a problem here into the woods" Jackson informed and we ran deeper into the woods.My heart almost dropped seeing a rogue near Scarlett.I shifted immediately and attacked him.A loud threatening growl rumbled out of my mouth as I let my wolf completely take over who is outrageous knowing someone tried to attack our mate.

It didn't take minutes to slit the rogue's throat and throw them away.My eyes scanned the surroundings to make sure there is no danger.Jackson, David and a few warriors were surrounding Scarlett and Herrick for their protection.

I went behind a tree to shift back into my human form and grabbed the pair of clothes I find there.I hurriedly put on the clothes and walked back towards them.

My eyes travel to Scarlett in order to see if there's any injury but relief washed over me after finding none.I looked back at Herrick who is standing next to her but in his human form.Why didn't he shift for their protection?

"Everyone is restricted to go deeper into the woods especially at this hour yet you both decided to risk your lives" I spat aggressively.I'm infuriated, upset but most importantly scared..What if those rogues had attacked them? I find myself clenching my jaws after realizing Herrick didn't shift to save his own pack member or even himself.

"Why didn't you shift?" His head shot up in my direction at my harsh voice.I don't care if I'm scaring him, every wolf is trained to shift whenever danger is near and Scarlett does not have her wolf hence Herrick should have been more careful towards her.

"You should not be so careless Herrick and if you can not— 

"It's not his fault..If anyone who is careless then it's me.Stop scolding him" Scarlett argued in a rather calm tone but her voice turns stern at last words.I clenched my fists trying to control the anger and burning jealousy.Why is she so protective of him? I might not want answers of these countless questions which appeared in my head but either way I do not like it.

"Lucian, we should go back to the Pack House" I turned to look at Logan and his Beta who just arrived.

"Dismiss!" I announced and walked back to the Pack House.From the corner of my eyes, I watched Scarlett with Herrick who stuck close to each other.My wolf is outrageous that I had to run faster to the Pack House before I lose control and do something I should not.