~Elise~
“ You pathetic loser! Do you think you deserve the Alpha?” Lilith made her way towards me, pushing me roughly. I embraced the pain that I had anticipated as Lilith pushed me aggressively. Wasn't it bad enough to be the centre of attention by being mated to the most ruthless yet eligible Alpha? “ What bad-” I couldn't finish my mumbling when a scent rushed through my nose, my body weakening as it ravaged my very being. Instead of the pain, I felt giddy and tingling in-between my V-spot. Damn! My legs wobble as my eyes caught those hazel eyes drawing me deep, enveloping my senses. Yes, my senses including my fucking sexual sense! Memories of the steamy night rushed through and I could swear my face would be as red as tomato. “ Easy, sugary. I wouldn't want my Luna to be in pain,” that masculine voice rasped in my ears, making me blush even harder. I swear, I was already wetting my damn pants. As the Alpha's protective arm held me tenderly, I couldn't bring myself to look at that face again. “ Alpha-” “ Call my name. Xander. Or better still, you can call me baby,” His soothing voice cut me off. I felt my face getting hotter as he said the last statement. How come I never realise devils never have shame? Wasn't he the most ruthless devil Alpha? I swallowed hard, refusing to call his name or whatever he wished me to call him. Dude, these pack members' eyes were almost ripping my soul off. Can he just have pity on me? “ You are seducing the Alpha? Do you think you are the Luna?” I was still trying to pass a pleading message to him when the air suddenly turned stiff at the words uttered by Lilith. “ Oh…she is not? Please, tell me who she is?” Alpha Xander asked, smiling faintly. The pack members all shivered at the familiar smile. Who hasn't heard of the deadly faint smile of Alpha Xander? That was his signature of being extremely angry. “ Alpha, don't fall for her trick. She is a worthless, wolfless girl that brings disgrace to the pack. She can't possibly have a mate, let alone be mated as your Luna,” Lilith berated, her eyes filled with venom. Why does she hate me so much? “ Oh, really? Then I must be wrong..” Alpha Xander responded as his eyes remained fixed on mine, his voice booming through the gathering. My illusions seem to shatter alongside his words. I felt my heart pounding as I slowly realised it was all just my hallucination. “ Alpha, I-” “ You bitch! How dare you seduce the new Alpha?” Lilith's voice rang out, taking a step towards me as her eyes were filled with mockery. I stood frozen, my sister's words cutting deep into my heart. "You seduced him, didn't you? You threw yourself at him like the desperate little thing you are," she sneered. I felt a lump form in my throat as I tried to defend myself. I couldn't bring myself to look at Alpha Xander. Why was everything falling apart? "That's not true," I said, my voice shaking. "I didn't do anything." Lilith's laughter filled the coronation ground and I could see the pack members sneering at me. "Save it. Everyone saw the way you were staring at him when he mentioned the Luna position. You're just a pathetic wolfless human trying to get attention from the Alpha." I felt tears prick at the corners of my eyes as I thought about everything, including last night. I wanted to hear Xander say something or perhaps reject me if possible yet all I could hear was the murmuring in the pack. Alpha Xander was my second chance mate, and I thought he had accepted me. But now, I wasn't so sure. "Why are you doing this?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. "Because you're a threat," she spat. "You're a nobody, and you're trying to steal the Alpha's attention. It's not going to work." I felt a wave of sadness wash over me. I didn't want the Alpha's attention if he didn't truly want me. I wanted to reject him, to tell him that I didn't need him. But a part of me still longed for him, still wanted to be with him. "I don't want him," I said, trying to convince myself more than my stepsister. "I don't need him." But my very own sister just laughed again. " Of course, you don't need to want him. You're just a fool who doesn't deserve anyone," she said. With Alpha Xander still looking at me, I let out a bitter laugh. I can't believe I got humiliated again and again by these people. Lilith spat out again, “ You think you can latch onto him after failing miserably with Jason? You are such a pathetic loser!” “ Failing miserably? Jason was my mate. You stole him…” I vented out, getting fed up. “ Your mate? How so when you don't even have a wolf? Even if you are a lycan, you still need your wolf to smell the mate bond. Stop being a pathetic loser!” Lilith mocked all over. “Loser?” I asked, not believing Lilith's words. I stole a glance at Jason. Even if he rejected me as his mate, shouldn't he clarify it? Shouldn't he tell the pack members that I wasn't lying? “ You pathetic-” Before Lilith could say anything more, a loud painful growl filled the air and Lilith was flung to a nearby tree trunk. “ Too noisy. Take her away!” Alpha Xander’s cold voice interrupted. Then he turned to the pack members, “ Anyone against her being the luna?” The crowd went silent, same as my troubling heart. Still wondering what Xander was up to, I felt my body drawing closer to his hard chest. Alpha Xander drew me close to himself and without warning, he claimed my lips in front of the whole pack. His kisses rendered me breathless and wanting more. Didn't he hate me? He was clearly listening to Lilith’s accusations, right? I was still trying to wrap my mind around this rollercoaster feelings around Alpha Xander and his staggering behaviour when he whispered in my ears. “ Try calling him your mate again and I don't mind claiming you right here, sugary,” he said, wearing a smirk. Bastard! Yet I could do nothing. My body seemed to want more even as I tried hard not to glare at him. “ Be good. Let's do the rest in our chamber tonight,” he whispered again. Was this truly the ruthless alpha?Xander Pov My mate looked helplessly as Ryker berated her before the troops who were training. Maybe it was time to teach Ryker a lesson, not until I heard her voice again.Lucia Everett.I clenched hard at my fist, before glaring at Ryker. Why the hell did he let her into the pack after my warning? Were they so eager to pair me and this vixen?" What are you doing in my pack?" I asked, even when I knew what her answer would be.Just as I thought, she babbled about discussing alliance. Same tactics, like last time. She would have succeeded if not for my mate.With a smile etched on her face, she turned around and left as she swayed her body towards the direction of the conference hall. In silence, I carried my mate with utmost care. I wanted everyone to know how much I cherish even a shred of her hair.After dealing with Elise, I made my way towards the conference hall. I wanted to sort out the matter of Lucia as soon as possible. I mindlinked my beta and Gerald to accompany me to th
Elise Pov As the familiar scent hit me, I took a step back when I realised who he was. He was the same cousin who seem to hold a grudge against me, or rather the wolfless me.Ryker. That was what the warriors called him.His aura was darkening and overpowering. It looked similar to Xander, but less powerful than his. What exactly have I done wrong to piss of this ticking time bomb?If not for the familiar scent, I have the ability to sniff a person by his scent, I would have peed in my pants. I could have swore he was likely an enemy. His aura was too demeaning.By why was he in his wolf form?His growl tore the chirping sounds of the birds, making me step backwards in fright. Even if Alba was inside of me, I can't summon her. There was no way I would be able to defend myself against this scary cousin. As I continue stepping backwards, my eyes caught his fangs dripping with blood. My heart skipped two beats or more. That was blood...fresh blood which might likely be the blood of som
Elise Pov " Luna, your breakfast is ready. Also, Gen. Meghan is here to see you. She said it's the Alpha's order."Sighing, I got out of the bed before responding. " Come in...and let her in too."The maid entered with three others, including Meghan. She was casually dressed today and looking rather radiant and...funny. The maid bowed before placing the tray on a small dining table in the room." Luna, the Alpha wants me to accompany you to meet your father," Meghan said as soon as the maid left." Yeah. I need to pick up something from the house. Although I think Xander is just too protective. I am just going to my home," I muttered, munching on my breakfast.Meghan just smiled faintly. " You can't fault him, Luna. After what happened at the garden, the Alpha had been worried."I shrugged at her words." That's more of the reason I believe they won't try anything with me again. It's unnecessary troubling you."" It's no trouble, Lu..."I stopped eating as I waved at her, stopping her
Elise Pov I cursed myself for coming to the training, but then it was because I wanted to be the best version for Xander. After he left me three days ago, I had wanted to go and visit my father. But, I overheard the servants discussing about the training session going on, for the full moon festival. I hated training because it had never ended well for me. I was constantly picked on and humiliated due to my wolfless state. I didn't want to go." You need to go, Elise. That's the only way to make me come out faster. If you are lucky, your body would be able to accommodate me before you turn twenty," Alba said, in my head.I have noticed that my wolf doesn't stay long with me and when I asked her, she explained that my body was too weak to accommodate her powers. If truly training was the only way to make my body stronger, then I don't mind the humiliation anymore." Fine. I will go..."That was how I ended up in the training ground, three days after. It was only after three days did
XANDER POV After I left Elise, I had an urgent mindlink from Gerald. The fucking wolves were back. I met Jason on my way to the border. He was after all, my beta. Although he was once mated to Elise, I had to suppress my feelings and let him continue as my beta." What's the situation?""Alpha, the rogues took hold of first stronghold. They seem to come prepared. The numbers of rogues is alarming. It was as if they were being mass produced."" Mass produced? Then we have to wipe them off as they come!"With that, we sped off to the border and according to Jason's report, these rogues were swarming around like bees!" I will fucking kill you, Drake!" I spat out, making my way towards the fight.The howling of wolves and tearing of skins could be heard from a little distance away. Not just the howling, their pungent smell was enough to drive one insane. That was the bad aspects of rogues, especially these poisoned ones.
Xander PovLast night, I went berserk.My heart almost stopped when Meghan reported that Elise was missing. I quickly wrapped up the matter of the rogues infiltration and made my way to the palace. However, I had to take a detour when I smelled her scent.It was coming from the cave. The scent was rather unique and I could swear I felt another one too. It was rather unique scent. Definitely not from the Moonsville pack.Mixed. Powerful. Wolfy. " Did you smell anything?" I asked Gerald, who was trudging behind me." Yeah. Smell of a cool bed," he murmured, yawning loudly. I shook my head. I can't blame him. These days, we barely slept due to those bastard wolves infiltrating the packs. If only I could destroy the source. I was still waiting for the results of the investigation." Be serious, Gerald. I smell a strange—" I haven't finished speaking when my eyes caught something flashing before me. It wa