Alexander’s POV
Becoming the alpha that day became the biggest change in my life. I had people bowing down whenever I passed; I could have any maiden of my choice. The life of the Alpha was something I wouldn't give up until I died. Who would? This power was something I had always longed for.
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A few months passed, and I had gotten used to the royal life. To my utmost surprise, I was informed that Jasper was still conscious. They had found him breathing when they went to retrieve his body. His wound had been healing slowly but barely enough to heal him completely, so they had taken him to the healers mountains to get him back into shape.
"I thought it was a fight to the death. You could have left him there to die."
"The main elder ordered to save him says he's going to be useful to you, my Lord." The messenger who was assigned to deliver the message had his head down. Who would look the Alpha in the face?.
"Oh, really? I really regret not delivering that final blow. I was a fool for leaving him like that," I murmured to myself while drinking my broth. Having someone like Jasper around would be good. He was one of the few I trusted besides my mom. Being a skilled fighter, he would be of good use.
When he was completely healed, I summoned him to the palace, appointing him as my beta and right hand. I wanted him to be closely by my side, assisting me to take over Oceana. He didn't show any sign of objecting to the position when I appointed him, and since then he has been by my side.
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(Current Day)
"Everyone's curious about who's going to be your mate tomorrow; the whole pack's talking about it."
"Of course, haha. Who wouldn't want to know who the Alpha is going to get mated to?"
"Have you felt a bond yet?"
"The bond stuff is a rumor."
"I was serious about feeling the bond, Alexander."
"I thought you were talking about sex."
"I never said anything about sex."
"You said sensation, Jasper; what do you think my mind went thinking about?"
"Oh, what a wild mind you have got there." He stared at me with an eyebrow raised. , "You tend to not take things seriously. How do you even rule the pack?"
"That shouldn't be your problem, Jasper." After sipping a significant amount of broth, I sat on my bed. "The only thing we should be worried about is how we are going to convince the Lugry Pack to join hands with us."
"The last mission you had assigned to me, we ended up destroying a good amount of towns despite the fact that their Alpha still insists on not partaking in the war."
"You only destroyed a good amount of towns, and he still didn't budge. Hahaha, he's really good. Really good. Two days after the ceremony, go back; this time, destroy more than usual, enslave anyone you see, and bring them back. If he tries to go to war, he's sure to know the fact that he can't go against us, so he will only have the option of cooperating with us; take with you twenty thousand soldiers; that would be more than enough.
"Yes, my Lord," he said in a low tone. I knew he never vouched to partake in the mission. Being a soft one, he loved people more than himself. I had to show him the other side of the world.
"You can go now. You don't have to worry about me not feeling any bond. We will all see who she is tomorrow," I said as he walked out of the room, closing the door.
"That goddess better not play games with me." I took the last slip of broth, dropping the glass cup on the floor. Taking a deep breath, I could sense the aura of different maidens everywhere in the palace. The palace had so many beautiful maids, all curvy and tempting; thinking about it gave me a hard time. It seemed the broth had heightened my senses or something, because all I could think of was getting off.
I laid down on the bed, my whole body ached from the stress of the day and I realized I needed a massage.
As a royalty I had masseurs all lined up and ready to give me a relaxing massage but for some reason I did not want just any experienced masseur.
I thought deep, I could get a relaxing massage from anyone or anywhere but for some reason I wanted someone naive, someone who was nothing in ranks and could never say no, let alone be able to stare at me.
Making a call, I summoned my personal maid, Stella, who had been assigned to me since I became Alpha. She was blonde, had light silvered hair, which she put in a ponytail, and embedded on her face were eyes as red as fire. She wasn't that beautiful, but she was a perfect candidate. With a breath-taking curvy figure, she was the perfect one to have before the ceremony.
She knocked on the door as I gestured for her to come in. I had been waiting, desperately and patient, since I called.
She walked in with her head laid low. It was obvious she saw my vulnerability.
"Look at me."
"I can't, my Lord, you."
"Are you trying to disobey my orders, Stella? Do you know that disobeying me would mean treason?
"I would never disobey your orders, my Lord. It's just."
"You don't like what you see?"
She didn't seem like someone who would throw herself at me when she saw me.
"With all due respect, my Lord, I am just your personal maid. I don't think I am supposed to help you with anything that does not involve my jurisdiction, my Lord.”
This wench was getting on my nerves. It wasn't right to do something like this to my personal maid, but my heart weren't telling me so. It was like I was no longer in control.
I began walking towards her; five feet away from her, I brought out my claws, to show her just how scary I could be.
I was the almighty Alpha that everyone feared, my orders should never be disobeyed. Anger filled me as I thought of the fact that my lowlife maid had dared to disobey my orders and act all high and mighty like she meant a single thing to me.
I was going to make her regret turning me down, she was just an ordinary maid. She should be honoured that I even summoned her let alone consider her for something like this.
"You should have obeyed when you had the chance, Stella. It seems I will have to punish you for that."
The air wasn't just meant for birds.The conversation drew a longer thread between them. Alpha Tristan buried himself in the pack matters and unnecessary meetings. They both still cared for each other a lot deeply. But secrets had its way of weaning distrust. Lyra had not still come to trust Alpha Tristan with her past as it truly did not matter to her. She knew about the war between both packs. It had been her lingering fear. Would his love for her be greater than a war that did not even involve her? She could not trade the love she now had for anything, but secrets.As much as he hated the Crescent moon pack, he knew he would forgive Lyra if she told him the truth. Alpha Tristan itched to hear the truth from Lyra, which was why he clearly asked to dispel his doubts.But her eyes and lips told two different tales. He was hurt. How could she not trust him till now? He was going to make her his Queen already. Alpha Tristan's bedroom was now completely abandoned. Although Lyra's nec
Their bodies glistened with sweat as Alpha Tristan lay motionlessly on her, their heavy breaths filling the room. Laura is not at all surprised by his amount of energy tonight. She willingly surrenders herself even more to him every time.He rolls off her in exhaustion, while she flashes a smile towards him.Seeing no hint of irritation or resistance from him, she knows his guard against her is completely pulled down. Drawing closer to him, she gently strokes his wood, enjoying the feel of it as it responds to her touch.“My lord”, she softly calls out while he groans in response. His eyes remain tightly shut, slipping his fingers into her hair.“There is something you must know”, her strokes increase slightly as she carefully observes his face for a reaction.“And what is that?”He was not pleased that she wanted to bring up a conversation while they were having a good time. His wood itched to ram in and out of her again.“She is from the crescent moon pack”Hearing the name from h
The eyes only speak the truth.Locky's intense scrutiny did not miss Laura's expectant gaze. He definitely knew her. Ha! Lyra had better braced herself for her arrival at the palace. Yes.. because she was not leaving here without any answers. “Why have you come, Laura?”, His lips pursed in a thin line as he waited for her response. His arms were spread over his legs which were firmly hooked to a small four-legged chair. Laura's eyes curved at him in a sly manner, before responding, “I believe you already know that, Locky”.His eyes cast downwards as he smiled faintly.Laura was, in fact, not surprised that he knew her name. She would have been surprised if he did not know her instead. Her doubts were dispelled in that moment as she now believed he was truly as good as they said.“We only see what is shown to us, Laura. We do not read minds”The slyness gradually dissipated from her eyes as she leaned forward in helpless curiosity.“What do you mean?”“You are aware of the debate
Luckily, they had sailed through the violent winds.The palace had quietened down. There was no more hushing around as everything was now clear.According to the palace maids and guards, Laura had fallen out of favor with Alpha Tristan. The maids accorded her more respect as she had successfully made their Alpha throw out the witch. Each of them looked forward to working in the kitchen as only then, they could assist her and be among the first to take in the sweet aroma of her delicacies.Lyra, on the other hand, who was more than happy to share as she was left with nothing to do the entire day, eagerly let the maids watch her as she prepared them.It should be noted that not all the palace maids and guards were happy with the changes as well. They still viewed her as a home wrecker, despite her genuine kindness.This controversy lingered amongst them, but none was bold enough to make any of their opinions visible to Lyra as they feared the Alpha's wrath.“I think this current princ
Alpha Tristan arrived at the dining room, full of smoke as he coughed violently.He walked towards Lyra as she was now the only one at the table, staring at him flatly.“Are you okay, my princess?”, His hands draped over her shoulders as he crouched down beside her, looking at her in deep concern.Lyra remained motionless and speechless as she maintained her lost gaze into an air of nothingness. Alpha Tristan was suddenly driven into panic by her unresponsiveness, and was about to shake her slightly, when she turned towards him.Their faces rubbed on each other, but this time, there were no sparks of romance or gazes filled with desire. Lyra's heartbroken eyes tore him from the insides again as he involuntarily turned towards Laura's empty chair.What had she told Lyra while he was gone? He should not have let this happen. He was too angry to stand her anymore, but what happened to protecting Lyra as well.“You have something else you're hiding, Tristan?”He snapped his neck towards
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