Chapter 3

I remember when we met

Kael

Conrad, my childhood friend, and beta, and I were in my office. On the main avenue in our territory, we had to make some repairs to the pavement. It's the street that links all the houses of the members of my pack. That's why the problem needs to be solved as soon as possible. “Yes, Kael, we have to fix this immediately. In fact, two cars have already been stuck. Sam and Noel have already put up a caution sign. In that way, we will prevent more members of our pack from ending up there.” I nodded.

Due to this hole, we had to repair two cars already. Good thing no one got hurt. “We must fix it now. We will not wait until someone gets hurt to fix it, Conrad. Get the workers on site tomorrow. As for the cars, let Williams take care of them. The pack’s funds will cover the repair costs.”

“It will be done as you say.” Yet, before leaving, Conrad pointed to a pile of papers piled up on my desk. “Don’t forget that those papers must be reviewed and approved no later than tomorrow. We need the Alphas board to sign off on the agreements you signed with them last week. Since we persist, our pack is finally recognized. Being a member of this council comes with many benefits. One of the most important is support in case of being attached."

Looking back at him, I narrowed my eyes. “Conrad, you don't have to explain to me what I agree with them. It is clearer than water. Verify, sign and deliver the papers no later than tomorrow. I got it, alright? Now, don't worry, and go coordinate the workers."

“Whatever you say, Alpha," Conrad said mockingly, turning around and walking out of my office. As he left, I glanced at my pile of papers with disgust. “This is going to take me a couple of hours.” Sighing, I grabbed the first file and began to do my homework.

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Finally, the last one. I closed the document by placing it along with the others. Mentally link to Conrad. “All set, come get them.”

“I can't Alpha, I'm in the middle of the cement mix. I'll ask Charly to stop by and have him send them in person.”

“OK, sounds good, I'll be waiting for him.” I cut the communication and leaned against the back of my chair. I turned to look at the clock and three hours had already passed. Sam, Noel, and Charly were our pupils. Three young werewolves ready to prove themselves to their Alpha. In the future, they will be in charge of the administration of the pack. As Alpha, I don't have to figure everything out. Therefore, we are a unit, the Ghost Fang pack, and delegating responsibilities speaks well of a strong and independent structure. These three wolves have shown their commitment. That we can put on their shoulders some of the weight that Conrad and I have been carrying for a long time now.

Honestly, who am I kidding? I want to spend more time with my mate. Despite the age difference, she has been a perfect Luna for everybody. Responsible, attentive, and always on top of things. I never thought I'd find her. I was losing hope until her essence tangled in my nostrils. Leaving me frozen where I was.

I remember it like it was yesterday. My beautiful mate was shopping. She was looking at a pair of shoes on a sideboard in a very exclusive store. And she was not alone, two wolves accompanied her. A werewolf and a she-wolf. Wind immediately growled. My wolf is very possessive, and in this case, he got worst. And she was ours. All the wolves around bowed their heads in submission. We had finally found her. Wind thought that no wolf should be near her, and I agreed. My mate and her two friends suddenly turned to see what was happening. But I was already halfway there. The eyes of my mate, when he saw me, widened comically. I was giving off testosterone and rage. The atmosphere smelled of challenge.

But something made me stop short. It was her face, something was terribly wrong. She was a teenager! No, it is not possible. Life was playing with me, my mate was what? 15 or 16? I was a grown man. At 26 years old, I was already the Alpha of my pack. However, my wolf did not care, he kept attracting her with his pheromones. Inciting her wolf to come out. However, when my mate reacted after the fright of seeing me, she raised her nose and absorbed our scent. Her eyes, a beautiful sky blue colour, turned grey. Her wolf was trying to get out. Wind drew his claws out and fought for control. No one was going to take this moment away from him. My transformation was imminent.

My bones began to crunch. And my clothes flew off. The skin was torn, giving way to my jet black fur. Wind was enormous. Few were those who did not tremble when being in the presence of this incredible predator. And one of them was my mate. She kept sniffing the air, sticking her tongue out, sporadically to savour my scent. Wind was in front of her. And finally, my mate saw us, straight into our eyes. The intensity of Wind's gaze was overwhelming. I had never seen him behave like this. Despite having fought with other Alphas who challenged us for our position. Now more than ever, he needed this wolf's submission.