* Nelika *
My footsteps are as light as a feather when I ran down the stairs and greeted everyone on the table. I could hear the rattling of spoons and forks from the kitchen, perhaps it's what woke me up on this beautiful morning. I slept well and I would have stayed longer in bed if it were not for the weekend training today.
"Good morning everybody!"
My mother smiles as she look at me on my training suit ready for the day. Today is Saturday and I don't have to go to school. My father glances at me from sitting on his chair and sipping at his coffee. I move forward to kiss my mother on the cheeks and then my father who raise and eye brow.
"You wake up late sweetheart, and I thought you are excited for the training today."
I grinned at him showing a deep dimple in my left cheek. "Sorry Dad, I was tired at school yesterday and slept too much."
I glance around looking for my Aunt Ayah. She said she will come for breakfast today so we could go together for training. Aside from Loki, I have my Aunt who is very supportive of me. My mother notice the gesture and wave her hand on my face.
"Ayah, will be late sweetie. She told me to let you go with Beta Loki today."
"Oh! I thought she's coming."
I am expecting her but sometimes my Aunt has a lot of things on her hand. She did not elaborate much on things that she does as she always says that I am too young to understand.
"Are you having pancakes with scrambled eggs Nelika dear?"The warm voice coming from our help Laura made me look at the empty plate in front of me. I smiled and nodded to her. "Yes Laura, please. Thank you."
She winked at me and went to the kitchen to get my request. My mother took the warm glass of milk and put it near my plate. "You eat well sweetie, I know you love to do this stuff every weekend but you must be strong so that you can keep up with the warriors."
My father smile at me and tap my shoulders. "You make me proud Nelika, I always know you are special. We can't wait to see your full wolf form soon this is a great help for the day you begin to shift."
The weighed of his hand on my shoulder became heavy as I can feel the pressure in my mind, to give him more satisfaction in my role as his daughter. My father is the strongest Alpha in all four regions, that is what I believe. Even the Alpha King could not rival with him. Our pack is feared by the rogues and we have been at peace ever since I could remember.
"Of course Dad! By the way my friend Walter wants to join me for training this morning Dad."
"Good idea, Walter is doing well. I am glad you are friends with the warrior's children Nelika, having a good relationship with them means a better future for the pack. Think that when the parents perished their children will replace them, so you and Walter should learn while you are young."
"Oh, you will not perish dad. You will live for a long long time."
My mother smiled, I meet my father's eyes, and my heart feel proud to be praised by him. He rarely does it.
"This is to make you ready with everything Nelika."
His eyes held mine as he stated.
"Here are your favorites Nelika!"
Laura brought my food and place it on my plate. Breaking the serious moment with my father. "Thank you, Laura."
"You're welcome, Princess."
I almost vomit the milk which I had just drunk when I heard Laura's pet name for me, Princess. I don't like it, but I couldn't protest since my father is sitting at the table. However, a few seconds passed by and he stand up from his chair. "I must leave early for a meeting in the City, take care of the training Nelika I will make sure to join the warriors tomorrow."
My smile turned wider, hearing him already trusting me with such matter makes me feel glad. "Sure thing Dad."
He bent down to kiss my mother on the lips. "Take care love."
Their gazes locked and my father murmured. "Always, I love you both."
Then he move towards me and kiss my forehead before leaving the dining room. My mother look at the clothes I'm wearing. "The weather is getting cold sweetie aren't you going to wear something thicker?"
I shook my head and begin eating the pancakes before answering her. "No Mom, it will be hot later on when we start the training. So this is fine."
I shrugged my shoulders when my mother wrinkled her nose.
"Do not talk when your mouth is full sweetheart a lady should not act like that."
My eyes widened. "Well good thing, I am not a lady mom."
"Nelika!"
Her voice rose which made Laura come back to the table to check what is happening. I gulp down the food in my mouth.
"I, I'm sorry mom I didn't mean to make it sound rude."
I was stunned by myself as to how quickly my tongue answered her. My irritable feeling when she said the word lady. I don't like it when I feel like I have to act accordingly because I'm a girl, however, I was surprised that it made my mother angry too.
"Nelika, do not forget that you are an Alpha's daughter and it is not an excuse to do as you please. You have to be careful with your manners, I am telling you now because a few years from now you will be a fine young woman and then you will meet the perfect man for you, your mate, the wolf that you will marry. What would he say if he saw you acting like one of the boys at the table?"
My eyes widened in surprise, those things are too far from now. I am only turning thirteen next year! And to think my mother wants me to enjoy being young. I shut my mouth while looking at her. I know that if I say a word she will have more to say back and that will hurt my ears.
The sound of the car honking from outside told me that Beta Loki is already here.
"Sorry mom, I think I have to go Beta Loki and Walter are already waiting for me."
She looks at the door and nodded. "Make sure to take care of yourself Nelika. Boys will be boys and girls should be aware of their actions. A lady is defined by how she handles herself in every situation, you are my daughter. I love you and I will support whatever choices you make but make sure that you are happy and your father is proud of you."
"Mom."
I groaned but not too obvious as I do not want to make her upset. My father will scold me for answering her a few seconds ago, I regret that. I have never talked to her back no matter how annoying her words are. But today it happened so fast.
"I love you too mom. Bye, goodbye, Laura. Thanks for the delicious breakfast."
Laura furrowed her brows, I know she and my mother are teaming up all the time. If I am not in a hurry she will have something to say to me too.
"Take care Nelika."
She uttered when I opened the door and leave. I saw the white jaguar outside the gates and thought maybe Beta Loki have picked up Walter already before coming back to get me. Unlike usual, I woke up late today.
"Good morning Miss Nelika!"
The warrior guard greets me. "Good morning Mister knobbs, how are you?"
"Fine young miss, how about you?"
The smile on my lips faded. Did he hear about my mother raising her voice towards me this morning? I shook my head before I answer him. " I am well Mister knobbs, thank you for asking bye."
I step out of the gate and meet Walter who got out of the car to open the door beside Beta Loki for me.
"Get in Nelika! I couldn't wait to join the training today."
He exclaimed with his lips in a wide smile. "Oh! You are looking good!
I complimented him when I get inside the car, he went in on the passenger's side at the back. "Good morning Beta Loki!"
"Good morning Miss Nelika! I hope you had a full breakfast."
I nodded my head recalling the incident with my mother. "Yes, I had a wonderful breakfast."
"Sounds great!"
He started the car and I stay silent while Walter keep talking behind us. His baby cologne lingered inside the car, which made me wonder if he baths with it today. I watch him in the rearview mirror and smiled.
* Alpha Xander *"Good morning Alpha Xander! A pleasant day, we have an invitation that arrives early this morning!"The excitement in Beta Alex's voice had me stop myself from doing another push-up on the concrete floor of my spacious room. I rose to my feet and took the white towel from a bar close to me. I use it to wipe the sweat all over my face down to my neck and my chest. Almost half of my bedroom is occupied with gym equipment not to mention the ones on my bedroom's balcony."What invitation? From and from who? Did you check the sender?"I assume another party from one of my acquaintances in the city or the Alpha of another region."Of course your majesty! It is an important invitation coming from the Alpha King."My movements stop. Alpha King Vincent send us an invitation. I wonder what's the occasion that he has to formally send it in a fancy card which is now in Alex's hand. He looks at it and reads the written message on the small card."Oh well, when would that be?"I am
* Nelika *The pink and white dress that my mother chooses fitted me well. Fit on the top and flared at the bottom making me feel like a different person. When I look at myself in the huge mirror, I can't recognize the lady who looks back at me. I pouted and find a tiny pink rubber which I can tie my hair. It makes me feel weak like a girl who is lost and is trying to find a way back.My dress has no sleeves showing my arms which are still in need of muscle. I pulled my hair up and then tied my hair in a ponytail, it look better than letting it down. I look for my shoes in the box which I haven't opened yet. I open the box and pulled out a white shoes with two inch heel! Oh my Gosh! Why did mom brought me something like these? It also has a pointed toe and I don't think it would make me comfortable.I put it down and open the dressing room, all my shoes are below the hanged dresses. They were all rubber shoes or sports shoes, few sandals and few with heels that I never wore. Not one o
* Nelika *The woman's eyes are half closed with her mouth slightly open and a moan of someone who's in between pain and pleasure is coming from her. I couldn't turn my gaze away as I watch the broad back of the man pulling her up against the wall, her dress pulled up showing her long skinny legs in pointed high heels. My feet is glued to the ground and I couldn't move as I stood there watching. Is he hurting her? What am I supposed to do?I gather all my strength and opened my mouth as it seems the situation needs to be explained. "Excuse me?"They stopped and all of a sudden the woman open her eyes and she was put down by him that I lost her sight then her feet landed on the ground and the man towered above her. Covering her away from my gaze."Who is it? Shit someone is here!"She uttered with annoyance which made me wonder. Then the man slowly turn his head sideways, the sculpted view of his face is beautiful with a nose so high and his lips that mocks me. His long lashes are visi
* Nelika *Five years have passed, my friend Walter and I have enjoyed our days in high school. He has already change a lot, when he finally shifted and got his wolf form. I think all my classmates are, except for me who is still waiting. Girls are also started talking about boys and dating, however, I remain the same. I am grateful only that I could wear the clothes I've been wanting to wear everyday. No more skirts or dresses."Nelika, sweetie. Your father is waiting for you downstairs. Today is weekend isn't it? Are you not going to train with the warriors."I pulled the sheets down from covering my face and yawned. "Good morning mom, I will get a quick shower now and head downstairs. Please tell dad to wait for me."My mother stood in front of the bed while I get down slowly."Are you alright sweetie? Is there something wrong?”She sounded worried moving towards me and putting her hand on top of my forehead. I don't have a fever if that is what she's trying to find out."I am not
* Nelika *He stood taller than me like most of the people I know. I guess the Moon Goddess did not gifted me with a tall appearance as for now I only stood five foot two and according to my Aunt, I could only grow another inch or two and that's it. Jason on the other hand is now five foot ten. Who knows how tall he could be a few years from now?"Don't worry Princess, I will go easy on you because your father is watching."The smile on his face is annoying, I keep my mouth shut when Aunt Ayah moves to the center and stands as our referee. She gave a warning look on her face and that is for me to take this matter seriously."Alright guys! It's three out of five, whoever landed his back on the ground more than two times will lose the fight. No cheating, only use hand-on-hand combat because Nelika has no wolf form yet. Understood?"I look back at my father and Beta Loki sitting on a bench. "Understood Aunt Ayah."Jason nodded and stand in his defense. My Aunt move back but she spoke in
* Nelika *"Oh, I am so proud of you sweetie!"My mother rush towards me as soon as I get out of the car. Her arms wrap around me tightly then she kisses my cheeks which are still swollen."Ouch!""Oh, I am so sorry sweetie. Your face is swelling we need to get you something inside."Her hands gently caress my swollen lips and face. I fought hard not to scream in pain because my father approach us and greets her."Hello my love, how's your day going? Nelika made me feel so proud today."My father kisses her forehead while she smiled. "I bet she does, but we need to put some medicine on her face before it leaves a nasty scar."My father looks at me amused. "It's not going to scar, don't worry sweetheart."We all walk inside the Alpha mansion, with my dad humming to himself. It somehow eases the pain I feel when I think about how happy I made my father is today. My mother took me to my bedroom and made me sit in the tub of the bathroom before scanning through the medicine cabinet inside
* Nelika *I woke up to the sound of the wolves howling and the noise of people chatting in our mansion's living room. Something must have happened, so I got out of bed and open my windows. Today is the start of vacation so no need to worry about school for many months. I could spend my days with the warriors doing training and learning new things. Making my wolf form grow stronger.When I finished taking a quick shower, still the noise downstairs continues making me feel more curious. So I brush my hair and hurry down to go straight to our living room."What's going on? What is up with all the noise?"My father's face meets mine with his eyes sparkling in delight. When I look at my mother, her teary eyes encourage me to move forward while Beta Derek and Aunt Ayah are all happily sitting on the couch."Good news Nelika! You're going to be a big sister soon!"My lips opened wide but no words came out of my mouth, I look at my mother who nodded her head. She is old enough not to have ch
* Nelika *The air is much colder than the usual day in the North. The wolves in the pack are busy, especially inside the Alpha mansion. Today is mid September and there is an important event in my life that will take place tonight. So I woke up early and got out of bed to look out through the window, watching the falling of the plant's leaves against the ground. My eyes went across the nearby tall trees of the land, while my thoughts wander about why I am not shifting with my wolf form yet.Tonight I will turn eighteen, a perfect age for any wolf to find their mate. But that is not my main interest, my father knows the higher rank warrior is my next aim. However, he also knows that I didn't have my wolf form yet. So unusual for a wolf to get his wolf form at the age of eighteen because some already have it as early as thirteen.My friends are right when they said I should kiss a guy. But until now no one has caught my interest, all that concerns me is how to get stronger everyday jus