Clyde tried to be rational about it. It’s true that she has trained for years for this particular purpose. He just didn’t realize until that moment how worried he would be of the possibilities. He’s simply afraid that she would get hurt. Looking back, he did think his mate would be someone who can fight alongside him. And Sab can, but he’s still not assured that she would be relatively safe. At the end of it, he realized it all stems from the fact that he wouldn’t be able to accept it if he loses her.When his father saw him, he was immediately reminded to focus and to worry less.“Have you ever felt afraid of losing mom?” He can’t help but ask through the link and he was floored by the response.“Every day, but you live with it as normally as you can. Don’t let it distract you. You have to trust your mate. She’s not ordinary. She’s your equal. Trust that she can protect herself as well as others.”Clyde grunted and talked aloud this time, “So, what’s going on?”“Rogues, apparently. B
It was almost dawn when Sab sat with the others for a pack meeting, attended by the alpha’s family, the ranked members and the elders. “What was their intention?” An elder asked and everyone turned to look at the alpha. His expression isn’t good. It seemed like a serious matter. Sab noticed how his gaze was fixed at a certain point on the table and she turned to look at their Luna. She assumed they’re communicating at the moment. “Have you been informed already?” She used her link with Clyde and she saw him minutely shaking his head. “Not yet. This will be the first time I’ll hear of it. I wasn’t there when they interrogate those people. The Beta led that mission.” “I see.” Sab waited with the others. The silence was welcomed by everyone. After about ten minutes, Conrad finally spoke. “They spoke of vampires. They heard Snow Mountain is home to several. Obviously, their information is inaccurate. They believe we’re a threat.” “Do I count as a vampire?” Alice asked out of pure c
The next day, they were visited by Alpha Xavier and his men. There was a bit of a commotion when they realized Isabel has been injured. It’s a good thing Lucas has been by her side since the incident and has given her the best treatment for her wounds and injuries. Isabel helplessly tried to calm her father. “It was my fault. I wasn’t supposed to fight but I still went. I didn’t know about all their rules yet.” She tried to explain. “You’ve been here for months and you don’t know all the rules yet? There can’t be too many!” “I’ve been with Lucas most of the time. I was supposed to assist him but I was itching to fight.” She dared not say that Lucas didn’t bother telling her because he really thought she won’t be battling anyone during an attack. His role is to tend to the injured and he expected her to assist him, given how he somehow educated her about his job since she began staying with him. It was really her fault for joining the fray. Her father would probably be livid if he l
Once they confirmed the date, the preparations for the ceremony began. It’s not much, given how it would coincide with the year-end celebration. Sab tried to familiarize herself with most of the people in the pack. It wasn’t very difficult. She’s familiar with everyone who uses the training grounds, not to mention the elders, women and children she interacts with as her main responsibility. She’s bad at remembering names, though. She hoped they won’t hold it against her. She would still try, of course. More people have graduated from their training programs. This translates to a higher fighting power and better security. Hopefully, that is. Clyde remained attentive to trainings and classes, analyzing the needs and potential of new batches of trainees. All seemed to be going well and the activities have been normalized again. A couple of weeks before the ceremony, Clyde remembered something which worried him before. He deliberated before bringing it up in a conversation and asking h
Sab couldn’t bear it anymore. She found herself running through the grounds and into the place where the Alpha’s family lives.Earlier in the afternoon, Ice told her that Clyde has decided to mate with the daughter of a neighboring pack’s Alpha. In a way, to strengthen the ties between the two packs. But for the most part, it’s to allow Clyde to take on the role of the Alpha. He’s twenty-one now and his father, the current Alpha, can only transfer him the title if he’s mated.It’s a pack law in the Snow Mountain Pack, their pack. The next Alpha must have his Luna to rule the whole pack. Without a Luna, he’s not allowed to.When Clyde turned eighteen, he didn’t find his mate within the pack. After visiting other packs, he still failed to find her. He probably felt that it would be difficult to find her and he can’t keep waiting, so he considered just choosing a mate. It’s not unheard of. The world
“Yes, Alpha.” Sab has been to their house many times in the past, what with being best friends with Ice and friends with Clyde. She’s used to their imposing presence. She’s not at all intimidated as she has witnessed them being approachable and kind. She managed to look him directly in the eyes.“You are saying you are Clyde’s mate and you can feel the bond?”“Yes.”“Since you came of age?”She nodded this time, then sniffed. She used the back of her hand to wipe her snot away. Gross. Not her best, but right now, she couldn’t care less.The Luna went to get some tissues for her, for which she’s grateful.“Why didn’t you say anything then?”These are the same questions Clyde wanted to ask, so he kept quiet, waiting for her answers. Sab teared up again.“I waited for him to say something. When I found out, I couldn’t unders
Clyde and Ice were born different from the rest of them. Their mother, the current Luna, is half-werewolf half-vampire. Ice is the first-born, but he was ice cold when he came out. He was a full vampire. Clyde is the younger twin, but he was a full werewolf. Hence, the next Alpha was decided to be Clyde. Their parents went out of their way to find a vampire that would mentor Ice. Liana was her name. She’s quite young. Only about 300 years in vampire terms. She was extremely wary of everyone. When she came to the territory, she remained with the Alpha’s family to care for young Ice. She doesn’t go out much, especially during the day. Oh, right. That’s what’s different with Ice. He can walk and bathe in the sunlight. And he can consume other food, beyond blood. Not many has seen Liana. She does go out at night. When Ice was younger, she would often take him out to teach him the ways of the vampires. When he got older and grew up the same pace as his twin, she began thinking she may no
Sab tightened her hold on him as she started feeling more and more. The mate bond is a curious existence. Still, she didn’t think she would actually be able to somewhat keep it under control. However, as they continued to walk, she started feeling it more intensely. Ice didn’t comment on it. Her tight grip barely hurt him. They soon heard a small group of people talking in the distance. Sab frowned but there was nothing. No urge to run in that direction. Ice brought her to his family’s house. She’s a frequent visitor there, given their close friendship. His parents have known her since they were children and they find her honest character likeable. His parents knew it’s Sab’s birthday. His mother prepared a gift for her. Going inside the house, Sab almost forgot how to breathe. It was only for a moment and her eyes constricted. Her inner wolf was going wild with glee. Her mate is close. But who could it be? She tried to remain calm and collected. “Sab, you’re here. Happy birthday!”