Leonor
“ Back again Lenny “ asked old Sam , the gym owner as I sat wrapping my hands ready to train . I like Sam , he’s old school . He makes no difference between the guys and me when it comes to training and sparring .
At my small five foot two inches most of the males treat me like I will break . That is until they know me , I keep the fack I have my wolf and her added strength to myself . Being 17 most still assume I have not shifted yet .
I ran away from my pack two years ago , after shifting at 15 years old . I had taken many years of physical and mental abuse at the hands of my father . My mother died when I was five , after that dad had turned on me . He started to drink just after mum passed , that's when my life took a turn for the worse .
Most wolves shift at 18 years old , the first full moon after their 18th birthday . Only Alphas shift at fifteen . Jewel, my wolf , arrived in time to save me after the last beating my father had given me . If it wasn't for her I would have died , she came to help heal me .
For the first time since my mum died I didn't feel alone . It was then I made the decision to run away , that's how I came to be in Neutral City . Neutral City is the city that borders all the packs . It’s a place where all the different beings can live without having to be in a pack or coven or any other species , including humans .
I had just finished my warm up , when I noticed Sam talking to a woman , she looked familiar . She looked upset , worn out like she had not eaten or slept . I made my way over after she had left . Sam was putting something on the notice board .
“ hey whats that ? “ I asked as I came up to stand at his side . “ Another missing person Lenny , that's 3 in the past two months “ Sam replies . Another wolf , another teenager . Looking at the missing person poster I realised why the woman looked familiar. She was from my pack , the silver moon pack to the west of the city.
The face of the boy looking at me from the poster was a boy a year younger than I . “ fuck another one , all wolfs all male “ i say while staring at the smiling picture of the sixteen year old boy on the poster . “ You need to be careful girl , and I know you can take care of yourself , but I have a bad feeling about this “ Sam says as he takes a long drag on his cigarette .
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I work in a small coffee shop five minutes from the gym . I share a small two bedroom flat with Lillith , she’s a witch and although she lives in Neutral city her family are still part of the coven to the north . Our flat is above the coffee shop , which makes my life easier . Lilith works in the karaoke bar at the other end of the city .
We met by chance , I was out letting Jewel have a run when I heard a commotion . It was quite late in a secluded part of the city so I went to check it out . That's when I saw her , she had two men levitating , while she chanted something in Latin. She sensed me and burst into laughter . She said it was the first time she had seen a wolf with its jaw on the floor . After she had told me that they had tried to mug her .
I had just finished work and heading up the stairs to the flat , I could hear Lillith singing to the radio before I even opened the door . Smiling to myself as I open the door to find her dancing in her towel just out of the shower .
“ Lenny , come on get in the shower “ she shouted over the music .
I normally join her on a Saturday at her work. I have gotten to know some of the locals , so I am comfortable sitting at the bar while she works . Rolling my eyes at her , I head to the bathroom . I was still sore from last night's fight , it had been harder than normal as I was put up against a guy twice my size .
wincing as i lift my arms above my head , even though my broken ribs are healed the bruising is still bad . Looking at myself in the mirror I notice the swelling to my left cheekbone has gone down leaving a horrible yellow looking bruise . It's easy money and no one expects me to be as strong as I am .
I try not to let anyone know I have my wolf as I am only 17 . Her strength and healing helps when it comes to cage fighting or basement brawls as most call it as its unaffiliated fights . Coming out of the bathroom I almost bumped into Lillith , she's hopping around with one heeled boot on , looking for the other .
Lilith is stunning , she has long red hair and a killer body with curves in all the right places , her five feet nine inches height makes her stand out . Standing next to her I feel like one of the seven dwarfs . Especially as I prefer flat shoes, mostly trainers or combat boots up against her stupidly high heels , I have no idea how she works in them .
My shoulder length blonde wavy hair combined with my honey gold eyes does make me stand out in my own way . “ Ready," she asks as I come out of my room dressed in my skinny black jeans and grey off shoulder top with a set of my nike jordans .
“ Lenny , you might find your mate, you should dress more girly”, she says, casting me a disapproving look .
Rolling my eyes at her, I grab my black leather jacket off the sofa and head for the door . Lilith is obsessed with mates, wolves can scent the mate from the age of 18 or as long as you have your wolf and the other person has their wolf . She has this crazy romantic idea about them , reading too many books .
Getting to the bar it's already bouncing . There's what looks to be a bachelorette party all screaming and killing songs on the karaoke . I smile and take my usual seat on the bar stool at the end of the bar , just as Tony, the owner, places a pepsi in front of me .
“ I heard you won last night Lenny , some of the boys had bet on you “ Tony says as he stands behind the bar directly in front of me .
Sitting minding my own business , watching the antics of the bride to be when all of a sudden I get the feeling someone is watching me . The cold feeling running down my spine . The hairs on the back of my neck stand on end . scanning the room I can't pick up anyone unusual or looking shady .
Everyone seems to be having a good time . My wolf is on edge. She can feel it , she's pacing around in my head . Just as I was going to give up , Jewel starts growling in my head . Instantly giving me a sore head .
“ Steady Jewel , what's going on ? “ I ask my wolf , as I feel her pacing in my mind . “ there is a strange dark aura , i can feel them trying to get into your head “ she says to me , taking me by surprise . Eventually the feeling subsides and the air seems lighter . Who or whatever was here seems to have left . I have no idea why but i can't stop thinking about the missing teens .
Prince Alpha Orion I had just finished organising the extra patrols with my Beta Haggen when the report of the fourth missing teenager came in . That was the fourth in two months , second this month alone . The packs are looking to us for answers being the Royal Pack . I can't remember the last time I slept more than an hour at a time . “ How can this be happening , we have nothing, no clues or evidence “ I say more to myself than to anyone in the room , while running my hand through my already messy head of black curls . I haven't shifted for a few days and my wolf Onix , was starting to get agitated , being an Alpha wolf he needs to shift at least once a day . The fact I am 22 years old and haven't yet found my mate was taking its toll on us both . I was due to travel the packs to see if I could scent her , I am beginning to believe the goddess forgot about us . “ Alpha Orion sir , we can confirm the missing teen was in fact another male “ Says one of my head warriors coming
Leonor “ Hey Sam , how's tricks? “ I say as I leave the boxing ring all sweaty and puffed out from my sparring session . “ Ah, my little spit fire , just the person I am looking for “ he replies with his cigarette between his teeth as he folds the fresh towels onto the shelves . I give Sam a look to continue while I unwrap my hands as I catch my breath . “ That snake Cyrus that arranges the fights , came in this morning looking for you . I mean you know how much i hate the slipper fucker , anyway he wants you to headline fridays fight am not going to pretend i am happy about it “ he frowns looking concerned . "Ok , so did he give you any more details ?” I say while shaking my head with a small smile . Sam was one of the first people I met when I arrived in the city. He introduced me to Mirrum the coffee shop owner and landlord . “ Well I want you to understand I do not approve of this fight , and do not think you should take it . He was wanting to put you up against Nemesis
Alpha Prince Orion We had decided to do a bit of recon on Thursday night , around the area where the fights are held . We can only get entry for up to five people, so we decided to figure out where it was best to have the warriors wait for orders and with the best advantage . I haven't really spent much time in this area; it's mostly deserted , old buildings and forest . Sitting in the car as we drive around I can understand why the fights are held out this way , it would take a good thirty minutes to get any kind of authority out here . As we turn to the last street before the forest line, Onix starts to pace in my head . “ What's wrong? "I ask him . “ MATE” that's all he kept saying over and over . “Stop the car “ I almost shouted to my Beta . “ Really here , why?” he asks while giving me a strange look . Jumping out of the car , I ignored him . My senses lead me towards the forest line . I have no idea who I am looking for and if I'm honest I was starting to think my wolf w
Alpha Prince Orion I had spent most of the night tossing and turning , no matter how much i tried i couldn't turn off my thoughts . Even though I know I should be concentrating on the abductions , I just couldn't get that gold wolf out of my head . She had the most amazing gold eyes , the sheer size of her told me she was powerful , gifted even . Fit to be the next Queen to stand by my side . I know I need to put this to the back of my mind and deal with the problems at hand . I had never seen a gold wolf before , something told me she was special . I had spent over five years looking for my mate , I had almost given up hope and thought about taking a chosen mate . It's not unheard of , I had always looked to the mate bond. My parents were fated mates , the love they had for each other was something I wanted . That's why I never slept my way through the pack like my Beta did . The thought of my mate coming and being faced with my ex-conquests never sat well with me . Making my
Leonor pov I had spent most of the night staring at the ceiling , and I finally got out of bed at 5am deciding to go for a run . Having Jewel ignore me made me feel lonely for the first time since she came . Making her turn from our mate was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do . She just never understood why I didn't want a mate . I had watched my father change after my mother died , he became the worst form of himself . To the outsiders he was the perfect single father . People would often tell me how lucky I was to have a great dad . No one saw the beatings i took or the mental torture i went through . My father was clever, he never touched my face , well until the last time when he left me for dead . I need to get my wolf back on side , I am going to need her tonight . This is going to be the hardest fight I have ever had . So against my own feelings I decided to make her a deal . “ Jewel , please talk to me . I am missing your sassy ass . “ I try to be lighthear
UNKNOWN pov Looking at the pathetic drunk in front of me I feel my blood boil . How could I have been so stupid to think he would keep up his side of the deal . “What do you mean Leonor has left? "I say to him as the smell of his fear makes me take a step back from him . “ i i i mean she left , a few years ago “ the pathetic drunk manages to stutter out . Pinching the bridge of my nose I start to pace , as he is giving me a headache . “ Let me get this right , you promised me Leonor when she turned 18 . I let you live against my better judgement , with the promise of your daughter who has magic running through her from the oldest bloodline relating to the goddess herself . But she manages to get away from you at the grand old age of fifteen . Am I correct ?” I stop and spin in front of him as the thought comes into my head . “ What did you do to make a child run away ? I hope to the goddess you didn't hurt her . she is no longer your property , she belongs to me “ i screa
Leonora pov I find myself scanning the audience , the feeling of someone watching me . I know that sounds crazy as there are at least one hundred people here , but it's different . It's the same feeling I felt at the bar the week before . Jewel is growling in my head , she feels the darkness . I know it's dark but I don't feel afraid . I find it almost soothing , like there is a shield that only I can feel , I know it's here for me . The hairs on my neck stand on end and I spin round , whoever is watching me is using the shadows , lurking , watching me . I don't have time to think about it as Nemesis is announced and the crowd goes crazy . This is it Len , no turning back now I think as I roll my neck as I bounce from foot to foot and say my prayer to the goddess . All I keep thinking is how this could be a mistake , what if i die at his hands , what if Lil is right . -------- UNKNOWN pov Finding Leonor had actually been harder than expected , took the witch i use time . Leo
Leonor pov Trying to concentrate with Lillith looking like she was going to throw up was bad enough but knowing that my ridiculously handsome mate was watching was almost too much . I hate to have to kill my opponent, he was just too big , fuck getting bitten from him . I had only just managed to get out the cage when Lillith flung her arms around me almost knocking me to the floor . I couldn't help but laugh , she is so dramatic at times . “ Omg Len , that was amazing. I mean I know you are a badass but wow” my best friend says . I feel him behind me before I even turn around . Lilith stops chatting and her eyes go wide , “ prince Orion “ she says with a bow . I frown at her and look behind me , I come face to face with my mate . Well when i say face to face i mean more like my face his chest . I mean i thought Alpha but a fucking prince , really there must be a mistake . “ Hi , I am Orion “ he says as he looks down at me with the biggest goofy grin . I just stared at him ,