~ Alister's POV~"Alister," Elijah called, his voice breaking through the fog of Alister's thoughts.Alister let out a weary sigh, forcing back the tears that threatened to spill from his eyes. The weight of the losses they had suffered today was heavier than any he had experienced before. He followed Elijah outside, stepping into the aftermath of the recent events. Though the pack members had already carried away the fallen, the air still hung heavy with the scent of blood, a somber reminder of the tragedy that had unfolded.As Omar's sobs subsided, Alister reached out and gently patted the young boy's shoulders, providing a comforting presence as he buried his face in Alister's neck, seeking solace."We need to regroup, to plan our next steps," Elijah suggested, his voice filled with a mix of determination and understanding. "The fallen will be laid to rest with the respect they deserve, but after that, we must address the pack's needs. It won't be easy for a grieving alpha, but y
~ Luciana's POV~Luciana woke up with suddenly, fear gripping her heart. She felt that something was not right. She turned on the bed to see that the space beside her was empty and Alister was not there. It was also cold, meaning the space had been empty for long.She frowned, climbing out of the bed. Ever since the attack on the pack, everyone has been on edge. The once friendly and happy pack was no longer booming with joy. People were scared of coming out of their houses.They were all still recovering from the attack, she knew that. But their recovery was taking longer than she anticipated. She sighed, sensing Alister’s presence in the house. She left her room and climbed down the stairs to the kitchen to see him working. He had a laptop on and was furiously typing on it. He looked up the moment she entered the kitchen and smiled as she approached him.“Hey babe… “ she said, kissing his cheek.Alister pulled her into his laps and nuzzled into her, “ Hey… what are you doing u
~ Luciana's POV~Luciana, after bidding farewell to Alister that morning, had mentally planned out the activities for the day, eager to spend quality time with Keita and Omar. The delightful idea of a weekend free of school activities fueled her excitement. However, before fully diving into her plan for the day, Luciana decided to make a brief stop to the clinic on her way back to inquire about the well-being of the injured pack members." Are we going to see doctor doc?" Keita asked her, jumping on his feet.She snorted at the nick name that Keita has for doc since everyone called him doc in the pack. Keita had simply assumed that his real name was doc." Yes we're going to see doc and visit some pack members who are still healing…" she told him." Yay!" Keita shouted excitedly whole Omar simply looked bored to be doing anything. She shook her head at the contrast between both boys.With a gentle push, Luciana swung open the clinic doors, ushering Keita and Omar inside before grace
~ Luciana's POV~Luciana didn't have to wait for very long before Ophelia arrived at the clinic. She must have rushed there as fast as she could after receiving the phone call. When Ophelia opened the door to the doctor's office, her eyes were filled with fear, showing just how worried she was.The expression on Ophelia's face didn't bring any comfort to the woman. In fact, it made her even more scared. Ophelia immediately asked, "Where is he?" She looked around the room and spotted Keita sitting on the couch. She walked over to him and knelt down in front of him.Ophelia reached out her hand towards Keita and gently said, "Can you hold my hand?" She said.Keita looked at her face, perhaps wondering if it was alright to hold the hand of an older woman. Luciana nodded slightly, giving him permission. Keita shifted on the couch and took Ophelia's hand in his own.The moment Ophelia squeezed his hand, she gasped and looked at Keita, tapping his shoulder gently. " tell me to stand up, ki
~ Alister's POV~Alister was jolted awake as the car jerked to a halt, and he groggily opened his eyes to see where they currently were. Rubbing the sleep from his eyes, he glanced at the dashboard clock and let out a tired sigh. They had been on the road for what felt like an eternity—almost two whole hours—and they still had another grueling hour to go before reaching their destination, the Council.Now, when you think about werewolves, you might imagine these fierce creatures racing through the woods in their wolf form, swiftly navigating the shadows to reach their destination. But Alister wasn't like those typical werewolf alphas. No, he preferred a more modern approach. He didn't want to be the alpha who arrived at the council meeting all disheveled and naked, so he opted for a different mode of transportation—driving."HeyAlister… you're awake, we're stopping for gas," Matt said from the driver seat beside him, breaking the silence.Alister yawned and stretched his tired limbs,
~ Alister's POV~Rather than heading to the pack house where the other visiting Alphas were staying, they took a familiar route leading to Wilson's house. He knew he would always stay at Wilson's place. The man would always use the opportunity to talk with him, something he wouldn't do if he stayed at the pack house with other Alphas. The decision to go to Wilson's house also added a touch of intimacy to their reunion, creating a more relaxed and cozy atmosphere for their gathering.The council, much like any other pack, had a structured setup. There was a massive pack house that served as a dormitory for wolves with special abilities, while the elders and council members had their own private houses. This arrangement provided a place for retired alphas to reside if they chose to continue serving the werewolf community in their active years.As they walked and talked, Alister overheard Matt's next words, “ How are the kids here? “ he heard Matt ask Wilson as a young boy, appearing to
~ Alister's POV ~As Alister stepped into the expansive room, filled with Alphas from more than fifty packs across the country, all eyes turned in his direction. The sudden attention made him feel uncomfortable.He immediately spotted his gamma, Matt sitting on the other side of the long table and made his way over to join him, hoping to find some solace in familiar company."Hey, what's going on?" Alister asked, settling into the seat next to Matt."The head elder is running late," Matt informed him, his tone indicating surprise.Alister was taken aback by the news. The head elder was known for his impeccable punctuality, never failing to be on time for any gathering. The fact that he was absent today meant that something significant must have happened. Alister scanned the room, searching for another familiar face, Wilson, and he was equally surprised to find him missing as well."This is strange… the Head Elder is never late," Alister murmured, a sense of unease settling over him.
Alister's POVHumans? They were attacking humans? He thought. Why would werewolves be attacking humans, risking exposure to their world. Just how crazy were these rogues."They recently launched an attack on The Blackmoon pack not too long ago, and before that, they targeted three other packs and two human settlements…" another elder spoke, his voice filled with concern.Alister swiftly turned his head to face the man who had spoken. It was no surprise to him that the news had already reached their ears; after all, he had promptly sent them a detailed report about the incident that had happened."It seems they are on a quest and they are sweeping down packs that are standing in their way…," Alpha Reed spoke up, his tone laced with amusement as he smirked directly at Alister.Alister couldn't help but respond, defending his pack's honor, "I wouldn't describe their attack on my pack as a sweeping victory... it was a failed attempt," he stated firmly, locking eyes with Alpha Reed.Amusem