I hesitated for a moment, before deciding against retracting my aura. The she-Lycans would snitch. When the scheming Lycan decided to seek justice for them, he needed to see I wasn’t afraid of him. Or his authority. Idris Raed left his father’s side and came to stand beside me. “Saira, are you okay?” He asked, scanning me from head to toe. I swear. In every situation, this bastard always seemed to think I was getting bullied by his clan members, instead of the other way around. “What could possibly be wrong with her?” Eira Haris took the Lycan Leader’s offered hand. The woman seemed to discard the fragile and empathetic mask she always wore around me after our conversation in the garden, as she glared at me with accusing eyes. “If you haven’t noticed, we’re the ones covered in sweat.” She snorted, leaning against her man. “Yes…Lycan Leader, this bitc...I mean, the Lycan's Heir…she called me a fool!” Crumbled on the floor and panting like a dog, the brainless she-Lycan Wabisa turn
For the Moon Dance, I specially designed two dresses. An emerald for Sofia and a sapphire for me. They matched our eyes. Long-sleeved with the neckline in a shallow V that exposed nothing but our collarbone, the back of the skirts spread out to drag on the floor, while the front tucked up beneath the bosom, to flare down in a manner resembling the unfurling buds of a flower. Thick and floor sweeping, I used the shimmery scales of the sea creatures as inspiration to create complex folds that changed color with every step. Sofia’s changed from dark green, light green, to gold, while mine changed from sapphire, light blue, to white. For jewelry…none of my collections could compete with the ones Idris Raed got me in Lycan Town. Sofia nearly turned me deaf from her exaggerated squeal when she saw the jewel. “Fuck, Sai! What’s your problem? This Lycan is practically screaming, ‘take me’ at you, and you’re hung up on that blind bastard?” “Sof, don’t call him that. Einas isn’t blind.” I
“You felt it, didn’t you? The bitch is not an ordinary she-wolf.” I spat, smashing my cup on the floor.“Yeah, well. Should’ve expected that.” Caira shrugged, looking prim and proper, and unconcerned as usual.I wondered how she did it. The bitch never seemed to lose her cool no matter the situation. I’m sure. She was just as bothered about the she-wolf’s Alpha voice as I was.After all, Einas’s gaze refused to move from the bitch the moment he entered the Living Hall. It remained stuck on her and followed her back as she left with her friend.Caira couldn’t possibly stomach the sight of her man’s eyes filled with another she-wolf.Hell, the girl plotted and schemed for so many years to portray the image of a sweet and gentle she-Lycan to the Commander. He was so blinded by her fake and kind image that he didn’t even know he was parading around his Beta’s soulmate.So how could that Caira sit back and watch, while the prey she led by the nose ogled someone else in her presence?“I ask
On the Morning of the Moon Dance, I woke to a soft knock on the door. I made a very undignified groan as I rolled and almost fell to the ground. “Damn it! Who is it!” I called. “Saira, are you up?” Idris Raed’s faint voice streamed into the room. What did he want so early in the morning? I suppressed a yawn and glanced to my right. Sofia was sprawled out on the blanket like an octopus, making my lips twitch in amusement. My heart panged with a flash of pity for her future. ‘He would have his hands full.’ I lamented with another yawn and scrambled off the bed to open the door. “What is it?” I grumbled, running a hand through my wild mane. “Sorry to…” His Adam’s apple visibly moved as he swallowed and shifted his posture to lean against the wall. “Sorry to interrupt your beauty sleep, but I wanted to give you something.” He said, pulling out a velvet box from his pocket. “If it’s jewelry, I don’t need it.” I shook my head, preparing to shut the door. He pressed a hand on the door
By evening, all the invited guests for the Moon Dance had checked in. From a distance, I saw Idris Raed lead my father and mother towards his mansion. I couldn't go over to welcome them. The dinner menu had to be finalized, and well, I wasn't prepared to face them yet. Fortunately, they didn't need me. The Lycan was deeply invested in the role of a son-in-law, carrying their luggage and all. If he was my soulmate- I stopped short, shocked by my thought. It wasn’t a day or two that I spent with Idris Raed. It was nearly half a month. In the time we’ve been forced to stay together, I learned enough to know he had his own agendas. If Raed Basil was a scheming Lycan and Einas Raed a dickhead, then Idris Raed was the cunning beast in sheep-clothing everyone overlooked. He was just as bad, if not worse, than his father and brother. And I was more than happy to ignore him...right? Then why did such a thought cross my mind? “Sai. Sai!” Sofia’s call reached me through the haze of conf
3 hours later, Sofia and I were ready. We stood side by side before the mirror, more than pleased with our appearances. Our dresses shimmered under the radiance of the light. The skirts flared over our hips and pooled at our feet. As the folds fluttered with our every step, they added a natural grace to our overall look. Though similar in design, Sofia’s was more on the sexy, form fitting side, while mine enhanced my curves, but was more of the elegant and graceful style. We had our hair down. Her straight blonde locks were curled at the end for extra volume, while my glossy ember mane was braided with pearls at the front, Idris Raed’s gift, and streamed down my back in curly waves. With the matching jewelry, light eye-shadow, and just right amount of lip-gloss, we looked like Greek goddesses out to rule the mortal realm. "Fuck, am I Artemis reborn?" Sofia posed, making me giggle at her narcissistic comment. At times, she sounded so much like Zaria. The thought made my smile fa
“Saira, Tia and the others...” Sofia gestured to a corner of the clearing. I followed her gaze and saw the ranked members of the Evergreen Pack. Tia, the future Gamma, stood with Bilia and Ilias, the Delta, and her mate. “Let’s go meet them. We’ll need all the support we can get tonight.” I forced a smile on my face and led her to the group. What’s bound to happen will happen. If Zaria and I were meant to shift tonight, then my fear and anxiety wouldn’t change a thing. With this thought, my anxiety lessened, leaving me in a more composed state. “Sai! I thought I would never see you again!” Tia was the first to spot us. Her face broke into a wide smile as she squealed and pulled us into a crushing hug. If I hadn’t left the Evergreen Pack just two months ago, I would’ve thought we hadn’t seen each other in years. She was that dramatic. “Alright, scoot to the side. I need to give my gals a hug too, you know?” Bilia didn’t waste time shoving her aside with her booty. Ignoring the ot
Sofia moved to the side, leaving me in the spotlight. Ignoring Zaria's disgruntled growls, I removed my mask to address the rowdy crowd. “Friends and allies from the Seven Seas, tonight is the night where the Moon Goddess graces us with her blessings.” Steady and strong, my voice boomed through the air. Gasps of astonishment and intake of breaths came from all around me. Without a doubt, everyone was surprised to see a female using an ability unique to Alpha males. But the shock wore off soon and whistles and cheers filled the air. “Beautiful, do you have a date?” “Your voice touched my heart. Your lyrics pulled on my heartstrings. If you’re up for it, I’m willing to make you my Luna!” “Did you create that song?” The sudden onslaught of questions made the melancholic atmosphere brought about our song abate a little. A strained snarl of ‘what the hell is she doing’ sounded from the Lycan Leader’s direction, making my lips twitch. My singing wasn’t part of the arrangement. He was p