ALIA
Gavin and I walked back to the ballroom after our little tryst. As much as we wanted to just continue what we were doing, we know we had a responsibility to show ourselves to our guests.
"Alia!" I turned around and saw Andrea rushing towards us, she was grinning and beaming at us happily.
"Andrea!" I let go of Gavin´s hand and flung my arms open before pulling her for a big hug. "I missed you!" I squeezed her, excitement brewing in me. "How you´ve been? Oh my Goddess, look at you! All ladylike now!"
She laughed, then spun around giddily while grasping the hem of her skirt. I giggled back softly, but my gaze was drawn away to my brother, who was standing on the opposite side of the ballroom, watching at us, his mouth twisting into a pleasant smile. I had never seen Caspian smile so adoringly before, and I was convinced he missed having Andrea around.
"Very lovely!" I tickled the tip of her nose which I usually do when we teased each
6 MONTHS AFTER THE BETA UNION GAVIN I was standing by the balcony at the training building watching my beautiful mate walk side by side with the Luna as they made their way back from the Day Care Center. It´s been six months since the day that Alia was welcomed by this pack as their Beta Female and I couldn't be prouder at what she has accomplished in such a short time. The Luna and her were inseparable. The only time they would agree to separate ways were on times when the Alpha and I demand time from them. But I wasn't complaining. Just seeing Alia settled comfortably in this pack put my mind at ease. I could no longer see the Alia who spends most of her days hiding in her bedroom. Instead, I saw an Alia who would eagerly converse with the pack members or play with the pups she met everywhere. She was thriving here, in my pack, with me. My female. My Alia. If you asked me if I would rather meet Alia in a different circu
20 months after the Beta Union Ceremony ALIA It was Christmas Eve, and we were all gathered at the packhouse dining hall for Christmas Dinner. Since the Luna had experienced Christmases while living with humans, she had made it a tradition for us to celebrate the holiday as well. And since the Alpha's family was also observing the occasion, we had no problem making it big this year. Mom and Dad were here. So were David, Luna Clairand Aaron's father, and Caspian, who came with his mate. The table was alive with conversations, and I couldn't help but be overwhelmed by the abundance of love in this place. It used to be just me, Caspian, and my father over a special dinner, and seeing everyone around me now made tears well up in my eyes. Only one thing was missing, but I couldn't bring myself to ask or beg the Goddess for it. She has given me more than enough, and I would never dare ask for more. Gavin was enough. And this -&nb
ALIA My eyes wandered to the scene below me as I stood on the balcony of our bedroom. The ground was buzzing with pups, and it was a fantastic way to kick off the summer. Gavin was still in the shower. I had no idea how we wound up in our room in the middle of the day, but it was nothing out of the ordinary. After all these years, we still couldn´t get our hands off of each other, that we would always sneak away to give in to our desires. The years just made the sparks grow stronger as the love that we have for each other. I was snapped out of my thought when I heard Catherine shriek with delight together with Marci
"Is this just a game to you?" Aaron's eyes were blazing with fire. He was attempting to keep his wolf under control. I should've been terrified, but I wasn't. "You tell me..." I smacked my lips together, pretending his anger didn't bother me at all. "You're confusing me." A growl revibrated from his chest, as his hands coiled into fists. He was ready to walk away when I held my palm against his chest. His eyes delved deep into mine, and I could see his desire growing. "You can have any female you want, and yet here you are, chasing after me when you know exactly that I don't like you." My finger trailed down from his nose to his mouth, brushing his soft lips gently. "Am I a challenge you're trying to win? Because you know I am someone you can't have? Off-limits? Your Alpha's sister?" I could feel his body reacting to my touch, and it was all I ever wanted
ALIA. My name is Alia Williamson. I lived in a world that humans thought did not exist, a fantasy world. We do, however, exist. I am a shifter, a second-born Alpha Female from the Williamson clan. And this was the first time I had left our territory since turning 18 four months ago. Not that I wasn't permitted to, but with my father gone and my brother still learning the ins and outs of being an Alpha, I opted not to add any more worries to his many responsibilities. So I kept still and had not left the territory until today. For the Claiming. No, I was not in attendance for my own Claiming. My brother wanted to attend the ball to find his mate, and I insisted on tagging along. I wanted to see what this Claiming was all about. Not that I wanted to be claimed. I wanted my mate. Only him. I was just curious about this whole ordeal. My older brother, Alpha Caspian, stepped up as the Alpha of the Blue Meadows Pack more than a year ago, following the untimely death of our father,
GAVIN. The females had started to enter the Claiming Arena and my eyes wandered to look for the two females that I wanted to see — my mate and Clair. I didn’t see my mate, but I spotted Clair. My hands coiled into fists as I witnessed her behind held towards the entrance. The man holding her by the arm has forced her to step inside and I could see her eyes even from afar, she was fighting off the tears from falling. If Jake was here, this would have been over. He would never let them take his mate just like that, but he´s not here yet and it was my duty to take his place until he arrived. As soon as the signal for the Alphas and Betas was fired, I watched as all the Alphas entered the entrance in a hurry, including Alpha Aeon. The fucker couldn’t wait. I needed to get going as well. If he would mark her on the forest grounds, there was nothing more I could do. I silently prayed to the goddess to protect both my mate and Clair and to place them with people who would care for
ALIA The Claiming already started. I sat quietly beside my brother, Alpha Caspian at the spectators´ area in front of the Claiming Arena with a heavy heart. Today, I would witness my fated mate claim another Alpha Female. I had no idea how I was able to compose myself and masked my emotion with a poker face when deep inside, I was beyond shattered. "Finally, Alpha Argon´s son had chosen a Luna for himself. About time he takes over the Alpha post for Blood Moon Pack." My brother whispered to the man beside him, and if it were not for my werewolf ears I would not be able to catch it. "But what´s taking them so long to get out here?" The man beside him asked, which if I remembered correctly was Alpha Al. He grabbed his binoculars to take a closer look at them. "This is turning to be boring. No challenges yet." My brother chuckled. I kept my eyes closed. There were already 6 or 7 Alpha Females that walked out from the Arena with their Alph
ALIA I don´t know how I was able to hold myself together after the Claiming. It has been three days since that day and I felt like I was just a walking zombie. I ceased to exist. Sooner or later the bond would weaken and I would be free from him. I knew now that he didn´t win the girl he wanted. So he was a free man. One would think there would be a chance for us. But not in this case. He could do whatever he wanted with his life. And I would move on. And one day, the right man would come and claim me. And he would be forgotten. Easier said than done. "Are you even listening, Alia?" My brother´s annoyed voice ringed in my head, snapping me out of my thoughts. "Say that again?" I said, my brow hiked up. I was not even sure why he called me to his office. He rarely does unless I´ve done something wrong which I tried to avoid as much as possible to keep him from worrying about me. I might be a brat, being the youngest and a girl w