I begin to stir as the sun from my window enters my room brightening it a little at a time. Not wanting to wake up yet, I snuggle my head in Kayden’s chest. Realizing I won’t be getting any more sleep I decide to get out of bed and go shower. The hot water feels nice on my skin. After cleaning up I choose a nice pair of jeans and a tank top and put them on, and then brush my hair. Kayden soon comes into the bathroom and heads to the shower. Feeling slightly embarrassed I leave the room and sit on the edge of my bed. I feel so drained still from not sleeping well. Who was that anyway, and why didn’t they tell me anything about themselves? I ask myself. Kayden walks out after a few minutes and finds his clothes.
As he’s putting them on, he says, “Sorry, but I have to go. Levi is calling for me and Jayce. Probably for last minute ‘Moon Festival’ things. Why so early is beyond me.”
“It’s quite alright. Duty calls. I understand fully. You have to do what you have to do.” I say sleepily.
“You should try to get more sleep, Asena. You were tossing and turning a lot. As for me, I’m used to late nights and early mornings, but you aren’t.” He says concerned.
“Heh, the sun won’t allow me to sleep anymore. You should go though. Don’t want to keep Leviathan waiting, do you?” I grin.
He lifts an eyebrow, “He will be fine waiting a few more minutes.”
“It’s fine. I’m fine. You should go. I will lay down and see if I can get anymore rest. If you don’t go soon, he will send Jayce to get you.” I state.
“Eh, yeah, that’s true. Alright, I hate to leave without at least eating breakfast with you though.” He sighs.
“It’ll be fine. Duties come first. Now go.” I demand.
He looks at me with sad amber eyes before walking out my door. I sigh in relief. I wouldn’t want him to get into trouble. I think to myself. I lay back in bed and the voice echoes into my mind again. ‘mon chèrie’. I groan. Mon chèrie, means, honey, sweetheart, or dear… who would call me those except for parents? That was not the voice of any of my parents, and it doesn’t make sense anyway if they just met me at my ranking challenge. Why would some stranger call me such things? Who does he think he is? I gasp. What if he is m…m…my true mate. How would he know, but not me? What if he isn’t? Ugh!
“Miss, your breakfast is here.” A young wolf, around my age, is holding my breakfast trey.
“Oh, who are you? You aren’t one of the usual ones to bring my food.” I say waving her in.
“Uh, well, the alpha requested that a female start bringing your food to you. Said something about you wanting more possible friends.” She says shyly.
“You don’t have to be shy around me. I don’t bite unless you piss me off, and so far, there is only one wolf who has successfully done that.” I look closer at the girl. She has strawberry blonde curls, bluish grey eyes, not built like Jezzabelle at all. Omega? Maybe? “If you don’t mind my asking, what is your rank? You seem different than the only female I’ve really seen.”
“I am… a… I’m a gamma ma’am. I know I seem more like an omega, but I’m one of the gamma’s who will be assigned to you as your helper/protector.” The smaller-than-average wolf says.
“Well, call me Asena. What can I call you?” I ask nicely.
“I’m Delilah. Nice to meet you.” She bows after setting my trey on the table by the bed.
“It’s a pleasure, Delilah.” I say smiling at her. “I will have to thank the alpha next time I see him.”
“It should be soon. He will send for you as soon as his discussions with Beta Kayden and Beta Jayce are complete.” Delilah says quietly.
“Honey, you really don’t need to be so shy around me. I’m sure there are already plenty of rumors spreading about me, as I have done things, but I am not a bad wolf. I was simply lonesome. That’s all. Judge me if you must, but I’d prefer you give me a chance as a wolf rather than listen to any possible rumors.” I speak, saddened by the thought of having rumors about me.
“There are several different rumors, but beings as they have been spread by Beta Jezzabelle, no one really pays to much mind to them. We all know about you and Alpha Leviathan and his betas. We all could smell you on them, but we also know that you recently had your heat, so its kind of normal to have those kinds of relations.” Delilah says, a little more confidently.
“Have you dealt with that sort of thing?” I ask cautiously.
“Who hasn’t? I mean I have never had so many in one day, but I have had a few times in a day. It’s completely normal. Especially if it was your first heat, as rumors say.” She states.
“It was indeed my first heat. Its common where I am from. It is sort of like an additional punishment, but it’s totally fine. I will have my challenge with Jezzabelle… in time. Last nights bitch fight isn’t over by any means. She will get what’s coming to her.” I speak with determination.
“Last nights fight was you and her?” Delilah seems surprised.
“She started it with her stupid jealousy.” I exclaim.
“That part I can see happening. We all know she wants to be with the alpha. She thinks she can make a good Luna… but not if she picks fights with newcomers.” She crosses her arms.
“There is no way they will ever be together… unless they end up as true mates, but even so, he could reject her. As painful as that may be. Say, how many wolves here know French?” I ask curiously.
“Any wolf ranked gamma or higher, usually. Why?” she asks just as curious.
“Oh, just a dream I had last night… I can’t seem to figure out if it’s just a dream or if it is possible that its an actual wolf.” I say embarrassed.
“Well, there are several wolves here… about equally male and female, so, I don’t know how to help you if it is in fact a wolf. Except, if they communicated with you through mind link, they would have to be either a beta or the alpha, and I think you’d know if it was Alpha Leviathan.” She explains.
“Why would it have to be beta or alpha? Can’t any wolf communicate using mind link?” I ask confused.
“If you were a part of the pack yes, but you haven’t been added into our pack. You are still technically a rogue. Which is why I was cautious.” She says, ashamed.
“It’s fine, really. I’m not worried about why you were cautious. I’m just glad you are talking to me more regular-like.” I state.
“You seem a lot more down to earth and nicer than any of the other rogues I have run into.” She admits.
“That’s because I’m not your average rogue. I left my previous pack due to an arrangement that I didn’t like. I gave up the greatest honor a female wolf could have, because the male was a total tyrant, controlling, overbearing, asshole. I couldn’t even stand next to him, I had to stand behind him. That’s not how a Luna/Alpha pair is supposed to be. They are a team. Both care for the packs needs equally and protect them as a pair. They are the power couple. I personally don’t care to be a Luna, I could be an alpha on my own, but I don’t want that kind of responsibility. That is why I held back when fighting and submitted when Jayce came out to battle with me. I will not fight a wolf I consider to be my friend… unless of course they challenge me for fun. Then I might.” I say thinking of Leviathans challenge. “Or if they are training me. Those are the exceptions.”
“Training? From what I saw, you don’t need much for training. You are a very good fighter. I must say though, I was sad that I didn’t see you fight Jayce.” She says shrugging.
I laugh, “I could have continued, but I wasn’t sure how much longer I would have lasted. I figured being a delta was good enough… for the time being anyway.”
“What do you mean, ‘for the time being’?” She asks.
“What are the rules if someone of a higher rank challenges you and you defeat them? You basically swap positions. The challenger falls down in rank and the challenged one gains the rank of the challenger. Am I wrong?” I ask her.
“No, that is correct unless otherwise declared by the alpha or requested and approved before the battle begins. That is how it is.” She states.
“Everyone knows that Jezzabelle wants to tear me limb from limb. She absolutely despises me. Once I become a member of the pack, it won’t be long before she declares a challenge.” I admit.
“Sad but true, Delilah, will you be so kind and excuse us for a moment.” Leviathan stands in my doorway.
“Oh, Alpha Leviathan, I thought you’d send for her.” She bows to him, “Well then, excuse me.” She bows to me and leaves as soon as Leviathan walks into the room.
He shuts the door and locks it behind him. He looks at my still full plate with curiosity and then also looks at me, “You don’t look as beautiful as you usually do. What’s wrong, my princess?”
“I’m surprised Kayden didn’t tell you. I was tossing and turning most of the night last night, so I didn’t get a restful sleep. The food I just haven’t had a chance to eat it.” I state.
“Delilah can be quite the talker once she comes out of her shell.” He smiles at me.
I stand up and walk to him, kissing him, “Thank you for sending a female with my food.”
A low growl comes from his chest, “You are such a tease. If you keep doing things like that, I may end up taking you again.”
I wrap my arms around him, “Maybe I want you too. Ever think of that? Anyway, how did your meeting go with your brothers?”
He lifts me up and carries me to my bed laying me down and hovers over me, “You will be admitted into the pack this afternoon. During the opening ceremony of the moon festival. Which you will then be able to attend, and also be able to wonder the grounds, however you will need at least one of your gammas with you at all times if you are not with me or my brothers.”
“How exciting. I can’t wait.” I run my fingers down his chest and then under his shirt.
“Mm.” he moans, although its easy to see he’s trying to hold back.
I stop, look to the side, and sigh, “Alright. I will stop since you seem to be holding back. You must not want any right now.”
He turns my head towards him and kisses me deeply, tongue twirling with mine. His hand moves up my shirt caressing my breast, sending shivers down my body. His other hand pulls my hair causing a brand-new feeling of excitement and a moan to escape my lips. He nips my lower lip in a loving way. Moving to my neck he bites and sucks, careful though not to draw blood.
“I never said I didn’t want sex. I just really want you to myself, but Kayden also wants you to himself. I don’t want to fight with my brother.” He whispers, starting to move off.
I grab him, “You don’t have to fight him, its my choice in the end, and its my choice now. What I want right now is to have sex with you. I have had more time with Kayden then any of you other two. How am I supposed to choose if I don’t have time with you?”
This causes him to pause, “Your food will get cold.”
“I don’t mind eating cold food. I want what I want. If I have to defy you in order to get it, I will… at least this time.” I challenge.
He gets an evil grin upon his face, “You really would make a fine Luna. Alright, lets continue.”
He removes his shirt fallowed by mine, then he does the same with my pants and his. Seeing him full erect, makes me blush. He smiles again before taking my mouth with his and again pulling my hair and caressing my breast. As our tongues fight for dominance, I get an idea. I push him on his back breaking the kiss and straddle him guiding his cock into my vagina. I slowly move up and down. This seems to surprise him, judging by the look on his face. He shakes his head and shows a devilish grin.
“You are a brave wolf, princess. Taking the dominate route with an alpha?” his grin never fading. “I kind of like that attitude of yours.”
“I’m sure my attitude is quite attractive…” I say teasing him.
He lets me have my way for a little while longer before flipping me on my back and thrusting into me. “I don’t play second to anyone though.” He says breathing heavily.
He thrusts a little rougher than I’m used to. As humans he is definitely stronger than me, but I like this roughness. He continues getting rougher, thrusting faster and harder. He doesn’t slow down at all. He moves my hands above my head holding them with one of his, he trails my body with the other. He moans as my body reacts to his touch. It doesn’t take me much longer to reach my climax. I breath shakily. Soon after mine, he releases his cum inside me, doing a few final thrusts before pulling out.
“That was a bit quicker than I expected.” He mumbles, falling on the bed beside me.
I smile and scoot closer to him, “It was worth it though, but I think I need another shower… you should probably take one too.”
“How about we take one together, hmm?” he suggests.
“What? I’ve never showered with anyone else before… isn’t that kind of weird?” I ask suddenly.
“Nah, it’ll be fine. I will wash you, and you will wash me. Easy.” He says climbing over me and holding his hand out to me when he’s out of bed.
“If you say so, Alpha Leviathan.” I say grabbing his hand.
He gives me a stern look, “I told you when its just us, its Leviathan.”
“I know. Why do your brothers call you Levi?” I ask and he sighs.
He pulls me up from my bed and leads me to the bathroom, “That’s a story for another time. I’d appreciate it if you’d refrain from calling me that, at least for now, please.”
He seems hurt by it. I nod, “If it is your wish, I will do my best.”
“Saying things like that, makes me want you even more.” He admits.
“Sorry, I think… hey, do you think Jezzabelle will actually challenge me?” curiosity gets the best of me.
“Most certainly. Now let’s shower.” He has the water set to the same temp I like it.
We take our shower quickly since he is the alpha and has things to do. He gets dressed and leaves right after he dries off and combs his hair. I decide to just put a robe on and wait for this afternoon to come when I will be joining the pack. I finally eat my breakfast and lay down on my mattress that now has a mixture of Kayden’s leather and musk scent and Leviathans earthy woodsy scent, both are amazing smells and when they are combined it is absolutely enticing. Too bad they are brothers, having both at the same time might have been an interesting thing to experience. I shake my head at the thought. They’d never do it anyway. I sigh. As fun as it might be, I know better. One can dream though.
That aside. I close my eyes but still can’t sleep. I roll to one side, then the other and back to my back, unable to get comfortable. I groan. Then my mind starts to wander. Who is this stranger that keeps contacting me? I wonder what he looks like. Is he any good in bed? Wait, why am I thinking of that? I shake my head. I bet he’s strong, especially if he is a beta. More importantly, what is his name? Why does he keep calling to me? Is he, my mate? How would he know after one meeting? I thought for sure it was Kayden or Leviathan… maybe even Jayce, but this stranger? How can I find out? How do I know? When will I know? I have to find them. I don’t want to get to attached to these males if I’m not their mate. I don’t want to hurt any of them. They are already special; it might already be too late. Could all of them be my mates? Although that would be kind of weird since they are brothers… but maybe it could be one of the brothers and this stranger? Can we have more than one mate? I need more information.
“Hey there, pretty princess.” Jayce says walking in my room.
My eyes shoot open, and I turn to face him, “Jayce, what are you doing here? I mean, hey.”
He sits on the edge of my bed, “So, are you excited for this afternoon?”
I smile at him, “I am, but also scared. It will only be the second time the pack has seen me, and this time it will be in human form, right?” I ask him.
“Human or wolf. Most choose human because usually it happens during a festival or party of some sort. There is usually dancing and music, a bonfire, booze… you know the fun stuff.” He explains.
“Parties huh… never really enjoyed them.” I scootch over to the other side of my bed and walk to the window. My eyes meet with someone I have never seen before. Soon Jayce walks over and looks. “Who is that Jayce?”
“That would be Ziek(zeek). He’s a beta. Seems like you have a little stalker. Should we give him a show? I mean, you don’t need that right now. You are already juggling three of us, adding a fourth seems a bit much.” He says concerned.
I turn towards him, and I smack his arm playfully, “Jayce. Really?” I put my hands on my hips.
He chuckles a little before kissing me. “I don’t mind putting on a show or doing it for real.”
I roll my eyes, “You are such a playboy. Honestly, you and Jezzabelle would be perfect mates. Both like sex so much you sleep with random wolves… seriously… ever think about getting with her? You could always invite others in bed with you two you know… just saying.”
“Does it bother you that much, knowing that I’ve slept with so many women? Are you jealous?” he asks suspiciously.
“Ha, no. I’m not jealous. I was being serious. I think you and her would be good together. You could have all the sex you wanted and with whomever else, at the same time.” I reinforce. “It’s not that I don’t like you, Jayce, because I do. I just don’t know if we’d be perfect mates or not… I don’t know… it’s still a possibility, I suppose. Maybe we could go on a little date sometime and figure it out. You know spend an entire day together getting to know one another. That would help me to decide if we are mates or not… I think. This is all so new to me.” I put my arms on his chest and move closer to him to make him feel good.
He doesn’t seem phased at all by what I said, “To be honest, Asena, I don’t think I’m right for you either, but that doesn’t mean I’m just going to give you to my brothers either. You are definitely the most beautiful she-wolf here, but beauty isn’t everything. I don’t feel the pull towards you that my other brothers do. I will do the date thing, but if it doesn’t seem like we are compatible enough, I will pull myself out of the running. We will still be friends of course though… and maybe still have a little fun here and there.”
“Jayce, you are so kind. I didn’t want to hurt you or anyone else. I really didn’t. I consider you one of my close friends. I don’t want to lose that. I want us to be friends even if we aren’t a match.” I say, holding back my tears.
“Its okay, really. I like you better as a friend anyway. Don’t get me wrong, I’d gladly have sex with you again. That won’t change. I’m just addicted to it, not going to lie. You aren’t exactly what I look for in a woman, but then again you haven’t fully fallen for my charm either. Actually, I think I will pass on the date. I don’t want to be in the running. I want to be friends, because you can talk to me without ending up in bed with me. We will be the best of friends though, just wait.” He kisses my forehead and wrapping his arms around me in a hug.
“I guess Leviathan was right. You really aren’t the date type of guy, but I tried. I guess he won that bet.” I say with a sigh.
“What was the reward for the bet?” he asks me, releasing me from the hug and stepping back.
“I don’t think we had one. I just said I bet I could get you to go on a date with me, but I guess I was wrong. Its fine though.” I admit.
“I’m sorry, but I just don’t see a point in a date. You spend money on food at a fancy restaurant, and flowers, and dress up real nice… you can do all that here, at the packhouse if you really want to, only the food doesn’t really cost. Though I might just take your advice and try dating Jezzabelle… she’s pretty and good in bed. Not saying you weren’t. She just has way more experience. I will talk to her about having others involved too… I’ve never really tried it, but why not. I’m a rather open guy.” He shrugs.
I turn back to the window noticing that the guy that was there is no longer. I sigh. “Jayce, I’m not sure who it is or if it’s a dream, but there has been someone mind-linking me… or at least I think that’s what it is, but I’m still trying to figure out who would do something like that, or if its just me dreaming it up because of how lonely I had been recently… but it happened when I was sleeping and when I was awake.”
“Strange. Aside from Levi, Kayden and I, there would only be a few with that much power to contact you through mind link. Ziek being one of those. Maybe it was him. Perhaps he’s your true mate. You haven’t found out who it is yet right? You would have only met him once and it would have been too brief for you to know. Plus, you were still in your heat, and it can’t happen until after your first heat passes. So, it is highly possible, that he knows, and you don’t. Kayden and Leviathan would be upset that it isn’t one of them, but its not their place.” Jayce speaks calmly.
“Whomever it is calls me, mon chèrie.” I say, again sighing, “I know what it means, but it doesn’t make sense to me, honestly. Why would… unless you are actually correct… but I’m not sure if Ziek is my mate… we locked eyes, and nothing happened.”
“Jayce, time to go. We have to double check to make sure everything is ready before the festivities actually start. Asena, your lunch will be here soon enough, I believe Luka is bringing it he said he was going to drop off a couple books for you that you asked about. We will see you after a while.” Kayden says from the door.
Jayce sighs and looks at me before smiling and leaving me to my thoughts. So, Jayce chose to not try to persuade me his way. I wonder what would happen if he actually turned out to be my mate… what would I do, since he doesn’t really like me that way. He sees me as a friend and nothing else. I don’t know who my mate is, it is so hard to figure this out. She said I’d know when the time was right, but when will that be? Will it be after I give up here and move one? Or is it truly one of the members of this pack? I wish she would have at least told me that, she just said to start here basically… and what if I fall in love with someone that isn’t my mate? What will happen then? Why does this have to be so difficult. Why can’t I just know already. I would never tell any of the brothers, but I felt a pull to that Ziek guy as well as Kayden and Leviathan. The pull from Jayce is fading. That is why I don’t think he’s my mate, but what do I know? What about Luka. Do I have a pull towards him? Is it every guy? If so, that would be a long and troublesome trial and error type of situation.
“Asena, I brought your lunch and a book.” Luka says knocking before entering. He shakes his head, “How many times must I come in and you dressed like that?”
I look down realizing I’m in my robe still. I shrug, “It’s comfortable and I didn’t feel like getting dressed just yet.”
“It’s quite alright. I don’t mind, you are beautiful after all, like a piece of art, right from the gods and goddesses.” He says, sweetly.
I blush deep red, “Th… thanks… you are too kind.”
He sets my food down and walks towards me and holds out the book. “Be careful with this. its extremely old, and very fragile. I had to beg and when that didn’t work, I asked Alpha Leviathan to allow me to let you read it, I knew he had a soft spot for you.”
“You… told Leviathan? He wasn’t upset?” I ask concerned as I carefully go to take it, but he doesn’t let go.
“He said he knew you’d probably be wanting to read it.” He releases it to me.
“I guess I have spoken to him about it myself. Sort of. I think. Anyway, thanks so much.” I put the book to my chest as if safeguarding it, and Luka takes the opportunity to wrap his arms around me in a hug, which surprises me. The close contact causes a shiver to run down my spine.
He pulls me closer, “You smell as good as you look, you know that.”
“Uh… thanks I guess.” I say a little suspicious of his actions.
He sniffs my neck and then nips it. My eyes widen. What does he think he’s doing? I just stood in my spot not knowing if I should push him away or allow him to do what he wanted, but he steps back and smiles at me.
“Don’t worry, I wouldn’t do to much without permission. You are higher rank than me after all. Plus, I wouldn’t want to hurt a lovely lady like yourself.” He waves and walks out the door.
I shake my head and pinch my arm to make sure I wasn’t dreaming it all, which I wasn’t. I am completely confused by his actions; he’s never been so blunt as to make a move like that. What’s worse is I didn’t hate it either. Am I going to turn into Jezzabelle? Having most of the males in the pack after me, and going with it? How could I possibly do that? I refuse to think that. There is no way I would allow myself to be swept off my feet like that by every single male here.
I eat my food and rest, putting the book under my pillow. I sleep for a few hours before I am woken up by Leviathan. My eyes open to his amber eyes and dark brown hair. I smile and stretch. He gives me a look as if I’d done something wrong. Aside from me not being dressed…
“What, Leviathan?” I mumble.
“What did that half-breed do to you?” He asks sternly.
“Half-breed? You mean Luka? He hugged me and nipped my neck nothing more. You worry too much. I need to get dressed… what kind of clothing do I need to wear?” I ask shimmying out from under Leviathan.
“Whatever you are comfortable enough to dance in. You will be dancing after all.” He says standing up.
“So, a dress? I mean isn’t that the proper way to dress for a party?” I ask seriously.
He laughs, “If you are going to a ball, but jeans and a t-shirt is fine. We don’t do the fancy gown parties unless it’s a wedding. I know you came from high-class, but I didn’t know you guys threw those kinds of parties. Although you in a dress would draw so much attention, especially one that was green like your eyes.”
“I don’t know about that. I was always forced to wear reds and pinks, for ‘those kinds of parties.’” I mimic.
“Hey, why are you mimicking me?” he asks shocked.
“I was only teasing, Alpha Leviathan.” I say crossing my arms.
“I told you before…” I point, which interrupts him, and he looks to see Delilah.
“Perhaps the alpha should pay a little more attention to his surroundings instead of allowing a woman to distract him from his duties.” I say smirking.
He glares at me, but I still smirk. He sighs, “Get ready, I will be waiting at the festival, Delilah can you make sure she gets there alright. She’s getting added in today.”
“Oh, of course, Alpha. I will be sure to make sure she makes it. How exciting!” Delilah says almost screeching.
“Tone it down, Gamma.” Leviathan says with a painful look on his face.
“OH! I’m so sorry Alpha Leviathan.” She bows to him, “Please forgive me.”
“Its fine I just don’t want to alert anyone. You know thinking there is a problem.” He states.
“Right, understood, sir.” She says respectfully. He nods and leaves. The strawberry blonde was wearing a little yellow sun dress that looked really nice on her.
“You look nice Delilah.” I say to her.
“Oh, thanks Delta Asena.” She uses my title.
“Just Asena is fine. No need for a title if its between you and me. We are friends after all, right?” I persuade.
“Yes. Absolutely. I’m so excited to begin my work.” She states.
“I’m looking forward to it myself. It’ll be nice to have another female to talk to that doesn’t hate me.” I say, giggling.
I walk to the closet and look quickly for an outfit and find a nice long black gown but decide against it. Then I find a light blue medium length dress deciding against it as well. Then my eyes settle on a crimson dress that isn’t tight but isn’t loose either. I put it on the skirt falls mid-calf. I put on some black boots and gloves, avoiding any make-up. We go down to the festival grounds. Delilah leads me to the stage and then joins the rest of the pack except for the five other wolves on stage.
Leviathan clears his throat and I look at him and remember my place, so I kneel. “Today we are here to not only enjoy the moon festival, but to see if this rogue wolf, has earned the right to join our pack.” The wolves whistle and howl in excitement. Leviathan raises his hands, and it gets quiet. “Jayce, what do you say?”
“I, Jayce, accept Asena as part of the pack.” Jayce says smiling.
“Kayden, what do you say?” Leviathan asks him.
“I, Kayden, accept Asena as part of the pack.” He says strongly.
“Jezzabelle, what do you say?” the alpha asks the only female beta on stage.
“I, Jezzabelle, absolutely refuse to accept her into the pack.” She snaps, which I expected.
“Ziek, what do you say?” the leader asks.
“I, Ziek, accept Asena as a member of the pack.” He speaks. That voice. Is he really the one that has been contacting me through the mind-link? He sounds so much like the one last night.
“It is decided. Asena is now a member of the Thunder Wolf Pack.” Leviathan announces. Everyone cheers, except Jezzabelle.
You will regret ever coming here, I will make sure of it. Jezzabelle’s voice enters my mind.
I doubt that Jezzabelle. I respond.
You two knock it off. We are here to celebrate. Leviathans voice calls to us.
Ziek approaches me smiling. “We were never properly introduced. I’m Beta Ziek, Nice to meet you, mon chèrie.”
“It was you!” I almost shout.
He covers my mouth, “Shhh. Keep it down. I could have gotten in a lot of trouble. I didn’t because no one knew before today. You need to learn how to mind-link a single target. You and Jezzabelle obviously have beef with each other.”
“She’s just jealous, because I got something she has been trying for, for a long time. And it was just over a weak.” I state.
“Yeah, we all know. That aside, you are a very beautiful woman, and wolf… but you have two separate scents. That, I have never come across before. When we first met there was only one, or so I thought.” He ponders.
“Huh? Two scents? Well, you smell like damp dirt and early rain. Quite an attractive scent. Not to mention you are quite attractive yourself. Black raven colored hair, ocean eyes, olive skin, muscular.” I tuck my hair behind my ear, “Quite attractive.”
“I’m sorry if I kept you from sleep last night. You look so tired.” He says caringly.
“It’s okay. I don’t think even a name would have helped me sleep last night. I tossed and turned; poor Kayden didn’t get much sleep because of that. I’m sorry, I am talking to a male, I shouldn’t be speaking about another.” I say apologetically.
“It’s okay I kind of suspected one of them would be with you. They usually are. I’m actually surprised we haven’t been interrupted by one of them.” Ziek says to me.
“I think Kayden tried but Leviathan stopped him. Anyway, tell me more about you. What does Ziek like?” I ask flirty.
He holds back a chuckle, “I like what most men like, but other than that I enjoy researching and gaming sometimes. I like going out for runs in wolf form and hunting. Parties like this. Drinking a little here and there. I read for pleasure rarely but do it. I like you, a lot. I knew that from our first meeting at your rank challenge. I admire your fighting technique. It’s different than any I have seen before, but your wolf is different than any I have seen. I saw you run out yesterday in your wolf form, you had a silver crescent moon on your forehead and were bigger than before but still sleek and very much black with emerald eyes.”
“Wow. I wish I knew what I liked. I haven’t really been able to explore much. In any way. I was raised to be a Luna. I refused the position. I wasn’t about to be stuck with a tyrant for a mate.” I state, “but you probably knew that already. I do like being touched I guess… but I haven’t been able to explore beyond that… like running or hunting or reading… I don’t even know what a game is… High-class is no fun.”
“I wouldn’t know. I was born and raised in this pack. I have a half-brother and a half sister. Do you have any siblings?” he asks politely.
“No. I’m an only child. My parents died when I was about ten, then spent the last eight years with my auntie. I don’t mind being an only child.” I admit.
“Let’s dance.” He asks holding his hand out to me.
We dance and talk a little more before I am taken away by Kayden, then Jayce, and Leviathan last which cause everyone to gasp. Whispers start but that doesn’t bother anyone. After several hours of dancing, we eat and have a bonfire and drink. I drink so much I pass out.
