Alpha Benson's POV
"Dr. Chris, you have been this pack's doctor since two years now that your father retired. I know that you are not the one who helped my rejected mate, Emma Collins, to welcome her child. Who happens to be my only daughter. But after what Emma did to me, I do not find her fit to be welcomed back in the sacred palace or to become as my Luna. So that calls for our separation. But I would like to have a DNA test done on Celine. For me to know if she is really my daughter or maybe she belongs to someone else. You know...." I trailed off, not wanting to mention my father or brother's name here.
Dr. Chris looked at me thoughtfully as everyone in the pack was already aware that I had rejected Emma and sent her away. She was still indoors, and this all happened last month. But I am not going back or welcoming Emma back to the palace.
"Mmm. Okay, Alpha. We can have the DNA test done and invite Emma and your child, Celina, to the hospital for a DNA test," Dr. Chris said, and I nodded.
"Yes. I will need a blood sample to know if Celine is really my blood," I said, my eyes watching Dr. Chris' face, and he nodded.
"You don't have anything to worry about, Alpha. I will send for my assistant or one of the nurses to send the invitation to Emma's father's house today," Dr. Chris assured me, and I stood up to leave his office that was painted in white and featured the anatomy of different kinds of humans and animals skeleton, most especially wolves.
"Alright. I will take my leave now," I told Dr. Chris, and he stood up and escorted me out.
"Alpha, would you like to see the foreigners that were brought in last two weeks and injured? One was from the Bright Moon Pack, and she claimed to be the Alpha's first daughter, which I am not yet sure of. But she is an alpha wolf. And the second one is from the Dark Moon pack, a man, and an Omega. But the last is a woman from the Shadow pack," Dr. Chris concluded.
"All three of them are awake, except for the last one who is yet to reveal the pack she came from. Marking them, three women and a man," Dr. Chris told me, and I looked at the pack members coming in and out of the hospital lobby for their treatment.
They greeted me upon entering, but my focus shifted back to Dr. Chris.
"I would like to go and see them, but I have a business meeting to attend with the neighboring pack. Dennis will be here to get them as soon as he returns from his assignments. I have to go, and don't forget what we discussed," I told Dr. Chris, who replied, "Understood, Alpha."
Thereafter, I matched away from the hospital lobby and walked out of the hospital.
However, as I walked down to my car parked in the hospital ground, I felt a pair of eyes watching me as I moved to my car to get in.
Taking a swift glance backward, I looked at the hospital room window above that was left ajar and saw an enchanting blue-eyed short woman, with long blonde hair, standing there and watching me.
As soon as her blue eyes locked with mine, she swiftly moved away from the open window and hid face, making my brows furrow.
"Who was that?" I mumbled.
Odin, rmy wolf, rise back to the face and muttered, "She is the one, Alpha. She is our mate."
"Mmm," I sighed and looked back at the open window once more, hoping the lady would peek out again, but I didn't get to see her.
"Is she the Alpha's daughter of the Bright Moon Pack that Dr. Chris spoke to me about? No way," I muttered to myself, unlocked my car door, and got in.
"Maybe she is the one. But she is mine," Odin said, excitedly but I shook my head and told him.
"Don't be too excited. Who knows if she is also a nymph like Emma? You should be concerned why her father banished her. Alpha Bruce is a very disciplined man, and I am certain she must have done something bad for her father to send her away. So don't get too excited about her," I warned Odin, and he calmed down and shut me out again.
I sighed, focused my attention on the road as I drove back to the office.
It was where we welcomed other pack Alphas to partner with them and to also discuss other matters affecting our pack. The wars had ended between the top packs after we could come to a business agreement. But for the upcoming packs, their lands were either up for attack, so they were mostly on high alert in case of any invasion or intruders coming into their pack's territory.
I kept my gaze focused on the road, and a few minutes later, I arrived at the front of my company's gate, while the warriors stationed there pulled the gate open and welcomed me.
"Welcome, Alpha," the two warriors said.
"Thank you," I drove my car into my company's ground and parked it.
As I got out, I saw that Beta Andrew Lennox had arrived too. However, he was not alone as he arrived with a young man who looked like him, who I assumed was his son, Ace Lennox.
I had seen Ace and heard so many stories about him. And I am certain that Ace had heard about me too, as I heard that Alpha Bruce believes in sending Ace to destroy other poor packs and to wage wars against them.
"Welcome, Alpha Benson. We have arrived around 30 minutes ago and were told to await your arrival," Beta Andrew said, as he walked up to shake hands with me.
However, Ace stood with a strict look on his face and a narrowed expression. He was seething with rage and trying to control it as his gaze swept over me.
"Ace, wouldn't you greet Alpha Benson? He is the new Alpha of this pack. Go on and submit to him," Beta Bruce said, but Ace looked away and replied, "Father, I am going to be the new Alpha of the Bright Moon Pack. And you do not expect me to bow to any other werewolves."
"Mmm, what an arrogance," I muttered, and Ace glared at me.
"Forgive him, Alpha Benson. He is still new on learning the Alpha's training and business strategies, too. So please overlook his rudeness. Ace..." Beta Andrew shifted his face and looked at Ace.
"What has come over you?" He asked his son, who sniffed the air, like he was trying to track a scent.
Ace's brown eyes glowed brightly as he moved to meet me and sniffed me. In front of my company. He did not care to submit to me or to bow.
Ace muttered, "Why do you smell so much like Mallory?"
"Mallory?" I raised my eyebrows and wondered who he was talking about.
"ACE!" Beta Andrew marched up to meet us and smacked Ace on the back of his head.
"Are you crazy, Ace? How dare you speak of Mallory here? She is your rejected mate, and you are forbidden to mention her. Moreover, she is dead, and we heard that she was eaten by some forest wild animals," Beta Andrew shouted, and Ace's gaze fell.
"I am sorry, father..I got carried away. Forgive me, Alpha Benson," Ace quickly let go of my brown shirt and stepped back.
I looked at him and sighed, "Don't let this happen again. Else, I will cut off my pack's partnership with yours."
"Thank you, Alpha Benson," Beta Andrew said, but I left them and walked into my company's building. The staff on the first floor welcomed me while I made my way to the elevator and rode up to my office on the top floor.
We have several establishment, plus those we are trying to launch and build robots to help our pack members.
Alpha Benson's POVI entered my office on the fifth floor of the magnificent establishment, and my secretary, Mrs. Justina Brooks, came in. She was a middle-aged woman who had worked for my father and now has to work for me, irrespective of the fact that she was older than I am. She was very professional with her job, and I didn't want to dismiss her yet."Welcome, Alpha. You have about five Alphas to meet with today," Justina told me about my work schedule and the Alphas I had a meeting with."That's fine. Let them in, but who am I seeing first?" I asked her, and she looked at her folder and replied, "The Alpha of the Bright Moon Pack.""Alright. Just let him in, and let's get straight to business," I told Mrs. Justina as she donned a black skirt and white shirt, featuring a black pair of shoes.She bowed and left my office, replying, "Okay, Alpha."As Justina left my vast office that was painted in white and had a long desk and my office chair and two guest chairs across from me, I l
(Mallory's POV)I perceived that delicious scent of wild mushrooms and ran to the hospital room window to have a peek of who it was. His presence was spotted, and it made me panic to know that the alpha of this pack was around. I felt his intimidating aura from the top floor where I was admitted. As I peered out the window and saw him, my eyes widened in shock.He was a handsome brown-skinned man, but his black eyes met mine. I quickly ran to hide, as I was afraid of him."The pack's alpha. He is here," I muttered to myself, and to my shock, a voice responded to me."Calm down, Mallory. He is not going to hurt you," the soft voice said, and I almost freaked out, wondering who had spoken to me."Who are you?... Who spoke to me now?" I stood up from the ground beside the window where I was hiding and looked around the hospital room, wondering who owned that soft, melodic voice."I am in you. Your wolf. Do you want to see me?" She spoke to me again, and I was stunned."My wolf? Is this
(Mallory's POV)"My wolf?" I asked in disbelief, and the voice said, "Yes. Do you want to see me?""Can I shift inside this hospital room? Would that be safe?" I asked Selena, and she replied, "Yes. We can shift if you want to. Or I can just shift only your legs to let you feel what it's like to shift for me.""Oh!" I gasped, nervous and trembling."No, no. Not today. I just recovered, and I don't know what happened to me. Or how I was expelled. How about Ace? Do you feel the bond between us?" I asked Selena, hoping that she would give me a perfect explanation on what was happening to me."Mallory," Selena's warm voice reached my eardrums as she said, "I wish I knew what happened to you before I met you. But I'm sorry, I don't. You were hypnotized and given a kind of injection to make you forget about me. But luckily, this hospital brought me back to you. And I have no idea how life has been with you before I met you.""Really?" I queried Selena once more, tears filling my eyes, and s
(Mallory's POV)"Mmm," Dr. Chris looked away from me and raised the medical report in his hand. He said, "You're two weeks pregnant. Which I assume, you have been unconscious for more than three days that we all assumed."He frowned and looked at me."No one is expected to have survived that long in the forest and among rogues. You are indeed tougher than you look. If only I can believe this story of yours. But unfortunately, I don't believe, so you will have to wait to meet with our Alpha for him to make the final decision about you," Dr. Chris turned around to leave with the female nurse who peered at me with concern."Doctor, how about my pregnancy? Can I request to abort it?" I asked Dr. Chris nervously, and he paused. He didn't turn to meet my gaze. He remarked, "Abortion is a punishable offense in this pack. So I'm sorry, Mallory. You cannot abort the babies that you are carrying. We will need them in the future to fight against other packs and to secure their lands."I scowled
"Ace, what are you thinking about? We have arrived home," my father's deep voice snapped me out of my trance, and he yelled, "You are fụcking thinking about that witch again! And you are aroused because of her. Turn off your fụcking arousal!" My father smacked me on my face, and I wasn't angry with him. He angrily got out of his car, and I looked down at my member that was rock hard."Damn it! I cannot stop thinking about my passionate night with Mallory. Even after I had rejected her, she was still on my mind, and I cannot stop thinking about her." I caressed my dïck to calm down first, as my wolf, Noah, was mad at me. He has shut me out, but I could still feel his presence and his interest whenever I think of our rejected mate.After stroking my dïck to get a release in the car, I finally got out. And I stood in front of Alpha Bruce's mansion. It was one of the most beautiful mansions here in our pack.Sighing, I walked up to meet them, as my wood scent was Pinewood. I was hopeful t
(Ace's POV)I arrived home and met my mother in the living room. She donned a brown dress and black sandals, seated on the couch."Good evening, Mom," I greeted her as I made my way towards the stairs to return to my room."Welcome, Ace. Dinner is almost ready. Aren't you going to eat?" Mom asked, but I stopped and replied, "No. Not now. I had a hectic day, and I need to unwind and have my bath first.""Alright. I'll be expecting you," Mom replied, and I looked away from her and went back to my room. As I got in, I shut the door and went to my bed drawer to take an image of Mallory that I had taken secretly.I looked at her pretty image that I had missed so much."Mallory," I called her name softly, as if she could hear me. I had already lost our mind connection, as I couldn't mind-linked with her again."I'm so sorry for what I did to you. Please forgive me," I begged, in between sobs, as I truly missed her. I wanted her again in my life, as my mate and on my bed. I know Noah was th
Alpha Benson;As I entered my chamber, I recalled the big blue eyes I had seen at the pack hospital. Shaking my head, I quickly pushed the thought of that person out of my mind. I had to focus on my business and the building of my pack to become one of the strongest packs in the Eastern regions.I dropped my briefcase in my home office and stepped out, heading to my bedroom to strip and take a bath. Rushing through my bath, I turned off the shower and stepped out of the wide bathroom, then walked into my bedroom to get dressed.My father's mansion has about 8 bedrooms - I used one, my brother owned his own chamber, and likewise my sister and my parents. I had considered building a new house for myself, but since I don't have a Luna by my side, and my daughter was still making me feel doubtful, I decided not to rush into that.I dressed up in a black robe and trousers, then exited my room and walked into the sitting room on the top floor. Vera and my daughter were there, with my sister
Alpha Benson's POV"Are you sure you're fine?" Mom's concerned voice reached my ear, and I gave a nod."Benson, you know this only happens when you find your mate. Have you found your second chance mate?" Mom asked, taking everyone by surprise, and they gasped."Wow! That's true!" They looked at me curiously, but I shook my head and firmly replied, "No. I haven't found my mate yet.""Wait a minute," Bowen said as he peered at me. "You mentioned me having a jasmine scent. There's this foreigner in the pack hospital today. She was screaming like she owned the territory. Guess what?"Bowen smiled with curious orange eyes peering at us.I wasn't interested in knowing about this woman, so I cut him off, "Table manners. You should know we're all eating before you intrude here. And why aren't you in the pack's university?""I'm working on a laboratory research to cure some ailments. And you don't expect me to stay in the institution all the time. I got permission to leave and work on my proj
Mallory's POVKelvin and two other guys chuckled at me. Then he said, "It's a harmless bath in the stream near us. And it's not like we're going to do anything intimate. The women and men have their baths there. It's fun."I looked at Kelvin's face and pondered, 'What if Alpha Benson caught me with him? Well, it's not like he had accepted our mate's bond. Or has he?'Selena growled in my head, "Do not listen to them, Mallory. We should find Eunice and go and have our breakfast. I am so hungry."I looked at Kelvin and his friends' faces, seeing them all wearing black shorts with their masculine chests fully exposed."Um," I gulped, my cheeks flushed. "I am sorry. Maybe next time I will join you guys. But I do not bath with men. Take care."I quickly turned around and ran out of the barn. I could hear one of the men say to Kelvin, "She is so beautiful, Kelvin. Do you think she will accept to date you? You are a Delta wolf, and what can you provide for her as she is an Alpha?""Relax, gu
Mallory's POV.As I worked with the men, carrying the sack of grains to the waiting truck. The first man who spoke to me smiled and commented, "I never knew you were an Alpha. I admired your strength and almost passed out thinking you would collapse with that big sack of grains." He chuckled heartily, and I smiled."I am an Alpha, and I do work at home. Though not this type of task," I recalled my stepmother used to give me laundry work to do. She tormented me, saying that I have to be useful, and my father turned a blind eye to it. As only Sonia was being treated like a princess back home.How unfortunate, because now, I do not feel like I am a princess either, and I love my new work."I am Kelvin Johnson. Nice to meet you, what's your name?" Kelvin asked me with a friendly smile as we carried another sack each and walked to the truck to put it."I am Mallory Adonis. Nice to meet you, Kelvin," I told him, and he grinned widely."Hey, you two! No discussion in the barn!" The superviso
Mallory's POV."Mallory! Mallory! Are you in there?" Eunice's loud voice reached my eardrum, and my heartbeat calmed."Yeah! I am in the bathroom, and I will be through with my bath soon," I replied with a loud voice, hearing the excitement in her voice."Alright," Eunice replied excitedly. "I will be here waiting."I hastened with my bath and got out of the bathroom wrapped in a white towel. I met Eunice's smiling gaze as she donned a red top and black skirt, and she wore black sandals too."Mallory!" Eunice squealed, rushing to wrap me in a warm hug."Good morning, Eunice. How was your night?" I asked her, and added, "I was not expecting to see you today. I thought that you are now mated to Alpha Bowen, you will be at home and maybe stopped working and making plans for your future.""No!" Eunice said, laughing as she moved aside for me to find my dress."Yeah! You're right that I ought to have gone to the palace to meet Alpha Bowen. But he told me last night that he doesn't want to
Alpha Benson POVEmma grinned and asked, "Do you want more soup, Alpha?" She reached to serve more food onto my plate as I was done with the one she had given me."No. You do not have to worry," I stopped her just as her hand reached for the large plate to add more chicken pepper soup to my plate."How about the drinks? Aren't you going to have more to drink?" Emma asked, as she grabbed a red wine bottle for me to drink. But I shook my head and refused."No. I am fine and you do not have to stress about that," I told her in a calm voice. Just as I reached for a bowl of water to wash my hands.Emma's gaze dropped, but my mother spoke, "Benson, there is still more food if you are not satisfied.""Thank you, Mother, but I am fine, and I have to return to my room now. Goodnight," I rose from the chair to leave the dining room.As I made my way to the top floor, I went to my room to have my bath and to rest for the night.A few minutes later, as I got out of the bathroom with a towel wrap
Alpha Benson's POV As I got into my car, I sighed and ignited it. Then I drove back home, heading to the palace. As I arrived at the palace grounds, Bowen also arrived at the same time as me. The full moon was out, shining brightly, as it was already midnight. "Are you just running back home? I thought you wanted to spend time with your new mate?" I asked Bowen as he got out of his black car. His orange eyes looked calmer, back to their original color, and he smiled, shaking his head. "I thought I could ignore the mating bond, but I couldn't. Her scent is irresistible," he said, walking out of the driveway to meet me as I also got out of my car. "Yeah, it's very hard to ignore. But I cannot make the same mistake twice, so I'm going to reject Mallory," I told him, seeing my mother walking out of the balcony on the top floor to glance down at us. "You cannot do that, Benson. It will weaken you. Fighting the bonds weakens you, and you have to think it through before rejecting her
Alpha Benson's POVAs Mallory was my new mate, I could hear her heartbeat. I could read her mind. I heard her thoughts and desires, but I didn't want to accept her. The moon goddess had made everything about her special in my eyes - her smiles, her melancholy state, and of course, her angry glares. Everything about her amused me. But I had already sew my heart and could not break the thread. Trusting a woman would be my biggest downfall, especially a woman who was carrying another man's child.I tried not to look at her face, but her feminine jasmine scent filled my car.As we arrived at the pack farmhouse, I glanced at Mallory's face. She was already asleep, and I suspected she was tired from the day's events of meeting her family.It was already late, past 11 pm. I could have let Mallory spend the night in my car, but I knew it could be risky for me, as I was attracted to her.I wasn't concerned about potential attacks, but I had other responsibilities to attend to. My mother had
Mallory's POV "No, wait, Mallory," Eunice prevented me from leaving the living room. Her voice sharp and stopping me in my tracks. "Wait, I want you to stay until I cut my cake and make a wish," Eunice said, her voice pleadingly, and I sighed. "Alright." Eunice shifted her gaze to Alpha Bowen, who straightened up himself and offered a stiff smile, and he greeted her family, "Good evening, everyone. I am Alpha Bowen Banks, Eunice's mate." "Ahh! Aww. That's so lovely," the family in the living room looked elated as Alpha Bowen went to present the red roses to Eunice and told her, "Happy birthday, mate." Eunice's face flushed, as she hadn't expected Alpha Bowen to publicly declare her as his mate. I stole a glance at Alpha Benson as he languidly sat on the black couch and glanced away. His black eyes rolled with disapproval, indicating that he wasn't impressed with his younger brother's public display of love for his mate. "Congratulations, Eunice. You're so lucky to have a wonde
Mallory's POV "Oh," Eunice's mother replied, her yellow eyes darting to look from me to Alpha Benson. Probably, she had already grasped the situation that it was because of me that Alpha Benson was here. But I tried not to look at Alpha Benson's face."That's alright. I will get the drink and birthday cake ready. What would you like to drink, Alpha?" Eunice's mother asked, standing up from the couch as she appeared tense. Despite the fact that she worked for Alpha Benson and she was older than him, she showed him great respect, but I had already sealed up my heart not to be affected by my mate bond with Alpha Benson. He clearly doesn't like me, and I shouldn't place my hope on him.I made up my mind to train and be strong, so that I can protect my pups on my own."I'm fine, ma'am. You don't have to worry about getting me drinks. I was only curious to see where Mallory was heading, and since she is already here, then I guess I should be on my way," Alpha Benson rose to leave the livin
Alpha Benson's POVI looked at Justina's face. My gaze darkened as anger coursed through my veins after disconnecting my mindlink with Dennis."Are you tired of your job?" I asked Justina, her eyes widened in shock as she glanced at me."No, Alpha. I mean, it's past 7 pm, and you don't usually close by this time," she rambled, fidgeting with her fingers as she begged."Please, forgive me, Alpha. I did not mean to annoy you," Lady Justina lowered her head, her body trembling as she stood in my presence."Leave. And do not come to the office tomorrow. I will find someone to replace your work," I said, my tone acerbic and not giving room for negotiation."But Alpha Benson, please, I am sorry. I did not mean to insult you. Please, it's my daughter's 18th birthday, and I have to follow for the preparation," she said, begging me earnestly."Mmm," My gaze darkened, knowing that she had worked for my father."Fine. I will spare you, but you will have an assistant to join you tomorrow. Once yo