Chapter One: Pilot

“This is a story told amongst many children and I was the most excited to always hear them time and again when my papa and the chief of our village told us the story.”

 I said to my twelve-year old daughter, Denise as I saw the familiar smile. I noticed it as the same spark in her eyes; the same one I usually had when my Pappy was about to tell his usual werewolf stories.

“This is a story about nobility, courage, passion and love.” It got her heart racing.

“In the ancient times, when man and the impossible were no strangers to each other and nature was always at its peak, there was a kingdom which was the center of all normal and paranormal. The king ruled in dynasty and so much power and all creatures feared him. The witches, sorcerers, miniatures, centaurs, dwarves, and even the vampires paid homage to the Moon kingdom in which Zemo, the ruthless was their Alpha.

Zemo was feared and respected by all, but few knew the secret that haunted him. He had a son, a son he had abandoned when he was just a baby. His name was Silas, and he was the son of Zemo's childhood lover, a fierce warrior who had been banished from the kingdom for refusing to abort their child.

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Twenty-five years ago…

The Moon Kingdom was not always feared. Stories of war and bloodshed made them rise to the top. They had fearless warriors and skilled wolves that were always ready to stake their lives for the pack and one of them was the beautiful young grey wolf with dark blue eyes named Althea.

Althea was known throughout the kingdom as one of the fiercest werewolf warriors. She was fearless in battle, and her fighting skills were unmatched by any other warrior. She also had an unwavering loyalty to her pack. She had fought in many battles and had never once faltered in her duty to protect her pack and her Alpha. She was also known for her beauty, with her long, flowing hair and piercing blue eyes that seemed to glow in the moonlight. What made Althea truly special was her unwavering bravery in the face of danger

But it was her bravery in one particular battle that would change her life forever….

During the Battle against snow pack…

The battle was against a pack of rogue werewolves who had been causing chaos and destruction in neighboring territories of the Moon Kingdom. Zemo, who was just the young promising prince at that time, had led the charge into battle, and Althea had been one of the warriors under his command.

The battle had been fierce, and the rogue pack had put up a tough fight. Multiple causalities had been on both sides and it seemed that the Snow Pack was not ready to give up in this fight either…

The air was thick with the stench of sweat, blood, and fear. The clanging of swords and the howls of werewolves filled the air. Althea's pack was outnumbered, but they fought with a ferocity that surprised even their enemies.

As the battle wore on, Althea found herself surrounded by the enemy pack. They had her cornered, and it seemed as though there was no way out. But Althea refused to give up. She fought with everything she had, taking down enemy after enemy with her razor-sharp claws and deadly blade.

Despite being outnumbered, the Moon Kingdom pack was holding their own, until a surprise attack by the snow pack caught them off guard. Althea saw her packmates falling around her, and she knew that they needed to regroup and come up with a new strategy if they were going to win this battle.

Without hesitation, Althea took charge. She rallied the remaining members of her pack and led them in a daring counter-attack. Her sword flashed in the sunlight as she cut through the rogue pack's ranks, her wolf form shifting effortlessly as she fought with all her strength.

Just when it seemed as though all was lost, Althea heard a voice behind her. "Stay strong, Althea," Zemo, the Alpha crown prince of the Moon Kingdom, said as he rushed into battle beside her. He fought with a strength and determination that matched Althea's, and together they were an unstoppable force.

Zemo and Althea fought side by side, taking down enemy after enemy. With each swing of their blades and each howl of triumph, their bond grew stronger. They moved as one, anticipating each other's moves and working together seamlessly.

Finally, the battle was won. The enemy pack retreated, defeated and humiliated. Althea and Zemo stood together, their chests heaving with exertion, their eyes locked in a fierce and passionate gaze.

Zemo had watched in awe as Althea fought, his heart pounding with admiration for her courage and skill. He had always known that she was a strong warrior, but seeing her in battle like this made him realize that she was so much more than that. She was a true leader, someone who inspired others to fight alongside her with all their might.

It was in that moment that Zemo realized he was in love with Althea. Her bravery in battle, her strength and determination, and her unwavering loyalty to her pack had captured his heart. He knew that he could never let her go.

 Zemo approached her, his eyes shining with pride and admiration.

"Althea," he said, his voice full of emotion, "I have never seen anyone fight like you. You are a true warrior, and I am in awe of your bravery."

Althea felt her heart skip a beat as she looked up at Zemo. She had always respected him as her Alpha and her future king, but now she realized that she felt something more for him; something that went beyond duty and loyalty.

And Althea, for her part, found herself falling just as deeply in love with Zemo. She knew that their love was forbidden, that as a warrior in his pack, she could never be his mate. But she couldn't help the way she felt. Whenever she was with Zemo, she felt like she was home, like nothing else in the world mattered.

Their love was a secret, one that they guarded fiercely. But even as they kept it hidden from the rest of the world, they knew that they would do anything to protect each other, and that their love would endure, no matter what the future held.

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As Althea made her way through the crowded market, she saw as other younger wolves admired her. Tales of her courage had inspired a lot of younger female warriors and she had been the center of attraction since then. She had learned to be kind and smile as the younger ones tried to reach to her arms to feel her biceps. But all that didn’t go to her head today.

She couldn't help but feel a sense of longing in her heart. It had been weeks since she had seen Zemo, the Alpha Prince, and she couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss between them.

As she wandered through the stalls, her mind kept drifting back to the night they had spent together. It had been magical, with the moon shining down on them like a beacon of hope. She had never felt so alive, so connected to another person in her life.

But now, as she walked through the bustling market, she couldn't help but wonder if it had all been a dream. Zemo was the Alpha King, after all, and she was just a commoner even though perhaps the greatest warrior in the kingdom apart from the Prince. What could he possibly see in her?

Just as she was about to give up hope, she felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned around to see Zemo standing behind her, his piercing blue eyes staring into hers.

"Althea," he said, his voice low and husky. "I've been looking for you."

Her heart skipped a beat at the sound of his voice. She had missed him so much.

"What brings you here, my king?" she asked, trying to keep her voice steady.

“You always seem to forget; I’m not yet the Alpha” he chuckled.

“If the wrong person heard it, it will be considered an act of treason” he smiled

"I came to see you, of course," he said, taking her hand in his. "I couldn't stay away any longer."

Althea felt a red hotness in her cheeks as he said those words.

As they walked through the market, Zemo regaled her with stories of his kingdom and the battles they both had fought. Althea couldn't help but be swept up in his passion and his charisma.

As the sun began to set, they found themselves standing at the edge of a cliff overlooking the sea. Zemo turned to Althea and took her hand in his.

"Althea," he said, his voice soft and tender. "I know that we come from different worlds, but I can't help the way I feel about you. You are the only person who truly understands me."

Althea felt tears prick at the corners of her eyes. She had never felt so loved, so cherished.

"Zemo," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I feel the same way about you. But what will your people say? What about your duties as the next Alpha King?"

Zemo shook his head. "I don't care about any of that. All I care about is you, Althea. Will you be mine?"

Althea didn't hesitate for a second. "Yes," she said, throwing her arms around his neck. "Yes, I will be yours."

As they kissed beneath the stars, Zemo gently lifted Althea up and placed her on the cold rock. Slowly, he undressed her and entered her. Althea knew that her life would never be the same. She had found true love in the arms of the Alpha King, and nothing would ever change that. Or so she thought.