CarrieI sat outside the Silverfang boardroom, my heart racing like a speedy train. Today wasn't just any day—it was the day the Silverfang council would review the results of Luna training I'd started a month ago. This will determine my fate as the future Luna of this pack. I couldn’t shake the thought of what they would say to me. What if all the hard work I put up wasn’t enough? “Relax, Carrie. I am sure the council will see your improvements,” Vera whispered in my head, But doubt still crept inside me. “But what if they don’t?” “It wouldn’t help if you think negatively. Just stay focused and let the moon goddess shower her grace upon you.” I heaved a sigh and surrendered my fate in the deity’s hands. Just in Jesse's secretary showed up. With a smile on her face, she uttered, "Lady Carrie, it's time.Her words felt like a lightning bolt, making my body shudder once again. So, I followed her, my mouth dry and my stomach doing cartwheels. The thump of my heart is like a drum in
CarrieIt took us approximately ten minutes before we reached the training grounds. Seeing us approaching made the warriors stop whatever they were doing to greet us. Their eyes trailed to our arrival, with a mixture of curiosity and reverence mixing the air as they observe us. The warrior leader stepped forward to greet us. “Greetings, Silverfang council. What has led the distinguished council to grace the training grounds with its presence?”“Stopped whatever you are doing and prepare the training ground for a very important fight,” Jesse announced. Hearing this, the warrior leader bowed his head. “Most certainly, Alpha. But may I ask between whom should this fight be?”“The council wishes to see the alpha’s mate on the battlefield,” Beta Corey declared. Hearing this, all eyes turned towards me. The snob Beta continued. “Where’s my daughter Kelly? Ask her to prepare as she would be the one to spar the alpha’s mate.”“Forgive me, Beta, but your daughter is not here,” the warrior le
KellyBeing the Beta daughter, a lot of things had been placed upon my shoulders. One of those things is representing my father in important business deals, which I did today. Since he resigned as the head of our enterprise two years ago, the responsibility was passed on to me.My dad is an aging wolf, and as his heir and protégé, I took over all of our businesses. We are not the wealthiest family in Silverfang out of nothing. Part of our wealth was gained through business collaborations with other packs. Trade and commerce were our fields of expertise.In reality, we had the means to easily establish a new pack using the wealth we had accumulated throughout the years. However, my father, driven by pride and conservatism, adamantly declined that option. Throughout his life, his singular aspiration was to lead the prestigious Silverfang Pack. He began his journey as a slave skillfully using his intellect to navigate a path to his desired position. If only he had been blessed with physi
CarrieAs I made my way down the hallway towards Jesse's office, my heart was racing with excitement. Today was a day I had been looking forward to, the day we were finally going to have lunch together in his office. I couldn't help but smile as I balanced the carefully prepared lunch boxes in my hands. The morning had been a flood of activity as I put together the meal, wanting everything to be just right.With each step, my anticipation grew, and I couldn't shake off the flutter of nerves that accompanied it. I knew it was a simple lunch, but it felt like a big step for us especially now that everything seemed fit in our favor. It was a chance to spend some quality time together outside of our usual routine, a chance to deepen our connection and to show the whole pack what we were as a couple. "Do you think Jesse will like these bento lunches I prepared?" I asked Vera within my thoughts, stealing another glance at the meticulously arranged boxes before resuming my slow advance towa
JesseMy morning at the office had been a whirlwind of meetings, paperwork, and quick discussions with various individuals, including Kelly, who had been engaged in an important presentation discussion with me. Amid the hustle and bustle, I found solace in the thought of lunchtime with Carrie. We had planned to have lunch together today, and I was looking forward to a few moments of peace and companionship with my mate in the midst of the workday chaos."As the clock neared noon, I noticed a knock on my office door. Surprised, I called out, "Come in!"To my delight, Carrie stepped into my office, a bright smile on her face. My face broke into a grin. "Hey, love! Could you wait for a moment? I'll finish this up, and then we can eat."Carrie nodded, her eyes twinkling. "Of course."With that, I headed back to Kelly, who was sorting through some documents. After a few more exchanges of ideas, it was time for us to wrap it up."Alright, I believe we've covered enough for today. There's m
KellyAs I hatched a plan to get Alpha Jesse to notice me, I took advantage of every opportunity to pop into his office. I'd bring over papers I could've easily asked my secretary to handle, or play the 'dumb' card when faced with certain paperwork – all in the name of not missing a chance to get closer and have a little private time with him."Alpha Jesse was a man of both influence and charm, and I couldn't help but acknowledge how fortunate Carrie was to be paired with him by the moon goddess. However, my intention of capturing his attention was far from romantic.Each time I entered his office, my gaze inevitably fixed upon him. Jesse embodied the behavior expected of a werewolf upon discovering their destined mate—loyal and devoted. Nonetheless, he remained a man, vulnerable to the allure of an attractive woman. Sooner or later, his flesh would betray his heart, providing me the opportunity I needed to navigate the situation to my advantage.Perhaps the reason I never sought my o
NoahMy room almost succumbed to darkness, lit only by a flickering lamp that cast weird shadows on the walls. The smell permeating the air was strong, brought by the drops of alcohol spilled all over the floor. Empty bottles were scattered around, a hint of what I had kept myself busy with in my self-confinement. In fact, I had lost count of how many there were and was not sure how many I would keep emptying as I drowned myself in its golden liquid to numb myself.I'm gripping a bottle, taking sips that don't really change anything. The room spins sometimes, making my head spin too. I'm drinking to stop thinking, but it doesn't work. The taste just reminds me of how messed up things are.My face feels all scrunched up, like I'm mad at myself. I can't stop replaying what Jeff told me the night he went back to fetch Carrie from Silverfang, my head a broken record. This bottle's supposed to shut my thoughts up, but it doesn't really.“I’m sorry, Alpha,” Jeff had said, “but Carrie was se
JeffThe morning sun touched my skin as I navigated through the familiar trail toward the Blackmoon office. Today was another day, another chapter in the ongoing saga of Alpha Noah's unending incompetence. The weight of his irresponsibility was a burden I had grown accustomed to bearing, being the Beta and his right-hand man. Yesterday, we were supposed to resolve a critical budget issue that had been lingering for weeks. I had painstakingly prepared the necessary data, organized the reports, and gathered all the required items for him to address the matter. Technically, he just needed to show up and sign some documents, a task I would have been happy to take care of on his behalf if not for the title that had been bestowed upon him. Sadly, there are tasks that only an alpha can handle.But the call I received this morning shattered any hopes I had of thinking that our alpha would change. Noah had once again missed this important meeting, leaving me with yet another mess to clean up