We got in the house, and my mouth hung open. I have seen big houses before, even palaces, but this was something else.
It gave me a mysterious feeling. It felt like home...but something more than this...
"So, welcome to my humble home!" Leon said, blushing slightly.
For a man of his stature, this was so funny to see.
"Humble? This is more beautiful than all the palaces I saw, Leon! You did an amazing job here. Your mate will be so proud."
"Palaces?! Are you a Princess or something? And, besides, there is just one place that I know of! The one where the Werewolf King lives!"
"Werewolf King? This is new!"
He starts laughing and walks away.
"What?! Where are you going? Won't you show me around?"
"Well, I think you should eat and wash before that, Princess!" he said and bows.
"You are right!" I said, realising the state I was in.
"And please stop calling me Princess! I'm barely a servant!"
"Yeah, sure! Said the one who has seen so many palaces."
"You are a funny guy, Leon! Do you know that?" I ask, and we both burst into laughter.
"Well, thank you! So you are, Amaya! Now, come! I will show you to the bathroom so you can wash while I prepare something to eat."
He heads to the stairs, and I follow him.
When we got upstairs, I could not hold the sound that escaped me. It was breathtaking. Dim lights illuminated the wide corridor. The walls were painted in such a way that you would think you are in a magical place in the middle of the forest, and the floor looked like a lake with fish and other swimming creatures.
"Leon, this is amazing!" I said, still analysing the fantastic piece of art.
"Thank you, kind Princess!"
"Argh! Stop it!" I said and punched his shoulder.
His eyes locked with mine for a second before he burst into laughter.
"I was afraid that you would go to punch me back!" I said to him, chuckling.
"Oh, God, Amaya! You are something! Here! Go and take a shower! You stink!"
"A shower? What is that?" I ask in confusion?
"You do not know what a shower is? Are you sure you haven't lived in a cave till now?"
"I'm sorry, Leon! But this is all new to me. We had a washroom, and I..."
"Washroom? Are you coming from the past?"
I looked down, not knowing what to answer. I didn't know where I indeed came from or where I am right now! Everything seems so different from home.
"I'm sorry, Amaya! I didn't mean to..."
"No! It's ok... It is just that I am confused about so many things right now! I promise to tell you everything. Maybe you can help me figure out what is happening."
"Of course! Come, I will show you how to use the shower, and I will also give you some of my mom's clothes. Good that she always leaves some behind when she visits me."
After he showed me how to use the shower, he left. So I was now soaking in the nice hot water with the scent.
'He seems trustworthy, Amaya! Maybe he can help us.' Ivy said through the mind link.
'Yeah... I hope so!'
I might have fallen asleep as Leon's soft voice made me jump out of the so-called bathtub.
"Amaya! Oh, I'm sorry if I scared you! You were here for so long; I wanted to make sure you are fine. The food is ready. I will wait for you downstairs." He said, opening the door slightly.
"Oh... yeah... I'll be there in two, Leon! Thank you!" I said and started to wipe myself dry.
I put on the black pants and blue top, and I head to where the kitchen should be.
"Leon? Where are you?" I ask, getting lost in the big house.
"I'm right here, Amaya! Come on! The food is getting cold."
"Do you like it?" he asks, but I wasn't able to answer as my mouth was full of the delicious food.
"This is the most delicious I have ever had! What is this?" I asked with my mouth still full
Leon starts laughing again, looking at me. I must look like and starving do right now
"This is what we call Pasta Carbonara. Is one of my favourite foods." He said proudly.
"Carbonara! I'm sure Evolet would love this." I said with sadness in my voice.
"Hey, hey! Look at me. Whatever this is that is happening to you; I will help you, ok? I promise!"
He said in a warm, soft voice, grabbing my hand that was now resting on the table.
I look at him with tears stinging the corner of my eyes.
"Thank you, Leon! But why are you doing this?"
"Because I know how it is to feel lost. I was there. And I was lucky enough to meet this man who supported me till I got back on my feet. I promised myself then to do the same if I ever see someone struggling the way I did."
"You are a good man, Leon!"
We finished eating, and I helped him to clean the table and wash the dishes. We talked and laughed so much that I almost forgot about my problems.
'Amaya! Someone is coming! Get ready to fight!' came Ivy's alarming voice into my head.
"Fight? What are you talking about?"
"Is everything ok, Amaya?" Leon asks me, confused.
"I don't know. I think my wolf is a bit crazy." I said. "She told me to prepare for a fight as someone is coming."
He looked at me for a moment then went to the front door.
When he turned back to me, his face was full of worry.
"She was right, Amaya! But how was she able to feel them before my wolf did? I'm born of Beta, so... the only way is... you are born from Alphas?"
I look at him, confused.
'What are Alphas?' I ask Ivy.
'I will explain later! Rogues are coming! Get ready! There are over twenty.'
"Leon! What are the rogues! Ivy said over twenty of them are coming our way."
"Rogues?! Fuck! Stay inside!"
I was looking out the window, curious to see what rogues are.Leon was already outside, looking ready to fight.'Ivy? What is going on? What are rogues?''Well, let's say that they are the bad guys in the werewolf world. They are like Leon but bad. All they want to do is destroy.''Oh, I see...''They are here! And they are looking for you, Amaya!''For me? But why? How do they know about me anyway?''They can smell you! You are a female and a strong one. You would be just perfect for their evil plans to take down the Alpha King.'
"I... I don't know what I am anymore, Leon! I'm so sorry! I should not have come here!" I said and turned around to leave, but he grabbed my hand and stopped me."Don't be sorry, Amaya! I am glad that I have met you! I was so... lonely before. So, please stay?" he said, sounding more like a question."But the rogues! What if more will come, Leon?""They will! You can be sure of that. But we will fight them all. Plus, I was planning to show you the pack! I'm sure you will love it!"I was about to say that I would love to do that when he falls to the ground. His eyes went into the back of his head, and his body was shaking uncontrollably."Leon! Leon, what's
"Here, put this on while I make some tea for us," Leon said, entering the bathroom, fully clothed.He was wearing black jeans and a dark blue t-shirt, making his eyes look like emeralds in the sunlight.His mate will be lucky to have him; always kind and energetic even after he was one step away from dying; he still smiles as nothing happened."Thank you, Leon! I will be there in two." I said, waiting for him to exit the room so I can get dressed. Not that he hasn't seen me naked till about thirty minutes ago, but this doesn't mean I need to walk like this in front of him. He is a man, after all. And I respect him.I put on the black jeans and the white t-shirt that he left for me on the bed, and I made my way downstairs.&
"We should go eat something if you are better now! And then we can stay home and watch tv if you do not want to go to the pack anymore. Whatever you choose, it will be ok for me.""I want to go, but do you think they will like me? Or they will fear me too because I'm a hybrid?""Oh, Amaya! They will adore you! I'm sure of this." Leon said and got up, holding his hand out for me to take.I looked at him for a second, and they took me, giving him a small smile."Thank you, Leon!""Always!" That was all he said before leading me downstairs."I made some eggs and bacon for us."
After a ten minutes walk, tiny houses came into view. They looked all similar, whit small gardens surrounded by white wooden fences.The streets were full of women, men and kids, either playing, chatting or running. Laughter was filling the air.It reminds me of home in the good times."Welcome to the Black Moon Pack, Amaya!" Luca said as soon as we entered the small city."This is so beautiful!" I said, trying to see as much as I could."Wait till we get to the city centre."Leon starts laughing at his brother's excitement. Then he looked at me and nodded his head.
Leon stepped inside the Alpha office, gesturing for me to follow him."Alpha, please meet my friend Amaya! I want to ask you if she can stay here for the night?""Come forth, Amaya! I don't bite! Well, I do, but only if necessary." Alpha said and started laughing.I was looking to the floor as Leon told me when the Alpha suddenly got up."You... you smell just like her! Who are you?" Alpha asks in a solid but hurt voice.I lift my head, and my eyes lock with his. Green eyes were looking at me in disbelief."Mia figlia...?" Alpha asks in a low voice. His eyes hold love, pain and
SearchingOren povIt's been three days since Amaya left, and I feel like I'm dying.I postponed my coronation as I can't get myself to focus on anything. A fogged mind is not what a King needs. And how can I be able to rule this Kingdom if all I can think of is my Alter?Tonight I will leave. I need to find her. Hopefully, she can forget me for not doing this earlier."Oren, son, what's wrong?" My father's voice came from behind me.I was sitting in the office looking out the window with a glass of whiskey in my hand.
Last night's dinner was so lovely. We have talked and laughed about a lot of things. I could say that for a moment, I forgot about all the sad things in my life.Maybe my place is here with them, the werewolves. Perhaps I should forget about Oren and the Four Seasons realm.After all, I am a Princess of this realm now. Soon I will become Queen of the werewolves."Amaya, where are you?" Cameleon soft voice. I was sitting in the vast garden with a cup of coffee in my hands, waiting for the sun to come up."I'm here," I said, chuckling, knowing precisely what he meant.He starts laughing and sits next to me on the ground.