Don’t Leave Me Alpha Heir

ODEYA

It had been two days since I went back to the forest; I had missed training all because of a boy that doesn't care about me. Sighs, I had two hours of prepping myself before packing my bags with water, energy drinks, and some vitamins like I always did.

“Darling, grab some spinach on your way back. I'll be using them for dinner.” Mom peered from the kitchen as I ran down the stairs.

“Okay, Mom. Love you!” I responded, running out the door. I heard her respond to me as I reached the porch.

Getting on my bike, I started riding to my favorite spot in the world. Soon, I reached and chained my bike like I always did before going to the clearing I train at. However, as I reached, I saw someone sitting on the floor and resting his back against a huge tree with his eyes closed.

He was wearing black jeans and a black shirt again. He looked calm with his eyes closed, I wished he could always be calm like this. Remembering how he had raised his voice at me, I hardened my face and looked away; going to drop my things at the other large tree in the clearing.

“Why are you here?” I asked, my voice cold.

“Finally!” I heard him sigh in relief and hear him stand before walking toward me.

“You should go, I found this place first.” I kept my eyes focused on my bag as I unpacked. I could feel him behind me, he had neared me already.

“Technically, I found this place first. I knew the first day you came here and I saw your train all by yourself. Don't worry, I didn't tell my dad or anyone,” I heard him say behind me. I was stunned, he didn't tell on me? Wow, I thought Herald was really as mean as his father. I turned to him, anger bubbling in me.

“Then why did you yell at me the other day? I was here waiting for you to come. I even stayed longer than I usually do just because I wanted to see you; to talk to you...” I paused and looked at him when I realized I had said too much. However, Herald seemed to enjoy my confession as he smirked, showing off his dimples.

My cheeks turned red from embarrassment and I turned away from him.

“I missed you too, I have been coming here for two days now, just to see you again. Watching you train became a habit that I can't even do without now. That particular day I had been offended by my dad, he said shit about me not being a potential Alpha because I am not as wicked as he is...” He paused, breathing in and then I turned to him.

I saw that he was offended by whatever his father must have told him, there were raw emotions in his eyes. That got to me.

“It is not an excuse to yell at you, I am sorry. That will be the first and the last.” He looked into my eyes and smiled before spreading his arms.

I was reluctant to go into them because this version of Herald wasn't the version I was told. Hence I was scared this version would fade away very soon.

Suddenly, I felt him freeze against my body. This made me disengage from him and for the first time, I saw Herald tremble, terrifyingly. He was staring at something hence I trailed his gaze and saw that he was looking at a rope that had fallen off my bag.

Is he scared of ropes? I wondered, watching him gag in fear.

“The rope?” I asked, and to my surprise, he nodded.

Without asking any further questions, I reached for the rope and hid it back in my back. Turning back around, Herald had fallen to the floor and pulled his knees to his chest, while still trembling.

“It's gone, no ropes!” I told him, moving closer.

I took his hands in mine gently, trying to comfort him. Herald turned to me, his face filled with trepidation.

“No ropes, Huh? No ropes?” Herald looked really terrified and it scared me, I felt bad for him and just pulled him in a hug without saying anything.

“I will protect you from ropes every day, Herald,” I whispered but loud enough for him to hear.

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Herald and I became friends that day. He came and trained me every day and I got better with my sword and left hand. Herald even gave me a special silver sword, he said it belonged to him and he wanted me to have a special part of him.

We weren't dating because he didn't ask me out and I didn't want him to. We are werewolves whose partners had been decided by the moon goddess. Who knows we might not be destined for each other. Also, Mom and Dad had warned me never to be in a relationship with a man that wasn't my mate. Hence, I loved our platonic relationship.

However, that night, Herald kissed me in a way that seemed like we were departing. It was as though we would never see each other again and I asked him but he said we would see again. He said he would come back for me. His response wasn't very assuring but I didn't ask any further questions and we just stayed under the moon, watching its beauty.

He did tell me again;

“You got my first kiss, never forget that.”

SEVEN YEARS LATER

Today, Herald never came back. I came to the same spot every day but he never came back for me like he had promised. After Herald left that day, I heard that Luna who was also Herald’s mother had died not long after the day he kissed me. I wondered if this was the reason he left and never came back.

I became so attached to Herald that I couldn't think of any man but him. I have been due for the moon festival for about two years now, but still, I did not go. This was because I was scared, I was scared I would be mated to a man I would never fall in love with. No one should ever experience that from their mate hence I would avoid the moon festival until I have finally gotten over my feeling for Prince Herald.

No, he is now Alpha Herald.

“Hey, are you going to write in your diary until nightfall or come train with me?” her voice sounded and this made me raise my head to her. Her purple fringe got stuck to her forehead because of the sweat.

It was my best friend, Katya. Yes, she came back after a year of leaving. Such a bitch! She left me to read for an exam she never actually passed.

I should be unhappy about it but I never was, in fact, I was extremely happy. No one is leaving Darkjade Pack to study Medicine science in the human world!

“I’m coming, I know you miss me.” I laughed as I joined her.

We started to spar, her coming at me and me avoiding her punches.

“Come on, what are we doing for Debby’s party?” I asked as I turned around avoiding her punch.

She smiled and turned to me.

“Didn’t you see the group chat? We made plans for a surprise party. Don't tell me you slept off again.” Katya glared at me while I widened my eyes. I had truly slept off.

Katya made use of my shocked state and tackled me to the floor, she sat on my stomach and used one hand to pin my hands over my head before using her other hand to slap my cheeks playfully.

I screamed and laughed at the same time while throwing my legs in the air hoping I’d be able to get her off but it was futile.

“Daughter of a fucking bitch!” I screamed.