Zephyra
I woke up and the sun was up and burning bright through my window; I loved having a big window above my head so that the natural light could freshen and brighten my room; most of my room was pretty basic, with a King-sized bed and a fluffy black rug, a white desk with a desk lamp and my laptop, I groaned in agony as it dawned on me that it was going to be another scorching day in the wonderful Mexico City. I got up and got dressed for training, tying my hair up into a high messy bun and slipping on a pair of black tights and a grey vest; walking into the dining hall I felt all eyes on me, it was weird; the pack was not looking at me in disappointment or disgust but in admiration, I knew they liked me, but this felt different and guilty to admit but I liked it. I grabbed a slice of toast and spread some strawberry jam on it and walked out back for my training, all the while those eyes watched my every movement. I shook my head; something was seriously wrong with them today.
Toni, my trainer was waiting for me already and had set up some obstacles for me to do, which was odd since we only did some sparring and a few weighs.
“What’s going on Toni?” I questioned, and he looked at me and smiled as if he had won a noble prize or some life goal award.
“I am going to train you to start unlocking your full potential”
Toni was not a fan of Olivia, he despised her and wanted her to be removed as Alpha of the Night terrors; he followed her instructions out of ranking and the fact that she held the Alpha position, what was worse, was that we were always being watched by Olivia’s puppy dog and mean girl Cassidy, but today she was not here.
“heard you basically challenged Olivia last night.” He teased
I palmed my face, “shit, that was not my intention. Is that why everyone is looking at me differently?”
He nodded, then looked at me and paused, then looked away.
“what?” I asked him
“Nothing”
“Something” I pressed on
He sighed, and then shook his head as he sat down on the mat, he waved me over to come and sit next to him. Toni was a man of thirty-five and had a beautiful mate and was the father of two beautiful girls, two years older than me named Antonella and the other about to finish high school named Antonia, Toni had rippling muscles and well defined ab’s, his salt and pepper beard made him look attractive and he had a chocolate brown tan, his eyes were black and he had no hair, Toni was like the brother I never had, he filled that small gap in my heart and his wife Alba was no less than a big sister to me; when I had nobody else to turn to, they were there for me, they were my family. Olivia only took me in, Toni and his wife gave me a home in their hearts.
Toni looked at me and took my small hands in his large ones, his black eyes looking straight into my brown eyes, I felt as if he could see my soul and read my every thought.
“Z” the nickname almost everyone called me, and Toni started it.
“Yes” I answered looking at the worry that warped his face
“Do you know the difference between a born Alpha’s eye colour and an Alpha”
“Yes, a born Alpha has blood red eyes and specks of gold if born from to a couple of two Alpha’s: The Alpha female and the Alpha male”
He nodded his head
“Why do you ask?”
“Zephyra, what I am about to tell you, will shock you and might cause you to rebel, but promise me you will stay calm”
“Toni, you’re starting to make me scared and worried”
“Promise me!” for the first time ever Antonio raised his voice at me.
“I promise” I whispered
“The first time you shifted, your wolf was of a reddish grey and your eyes were blood red with specs of gold; Olivia ordered us to leave so not many of us had the chance to look at you properly to know what wolf you are, but your aura was powerful and dominant. I looked up the wolf I suspected you were blessed with and my suspicions were confirmed; not only were you born with the Celtic wolf goddess Morrigan, but you were born to Alpha parents; something exceedingly rare in our kind”
I stared at him and burst out laughing, rolling on the grass, I then sat up
“Good joke Toni”
His face was straight and unwavering,
“I am not joking Zephyra, till date why do you think Olivia makes me train you under the watch of Cassidy? Your training is not even enough for a human to defend themselves… you are strong, but not to your full potential and I am forced to hold you back as an order from Olivia… You don’t even know the colour of your own wolf fur coat!”
The impact of his words hit me like a ton of bricks, I suddenly had more questions about my parents… about me… about my wolf.
“Fine, then if I am such a powerful wolf; why have I not been able to hear her in my head?”
“you only shifted once; the connection is there but a wall is blocking it because you did not shift after coming of age”
I took a deep breath and the world around me seemed to become a blur; my whole existence feels like a lie.
“I… I need to get away for a while, what you are saying can’t be true”
I looked up and he nodded
“If anyone asks, I will tell them we finished training and you wanted some alone time”
I ran from the training grounds and to the garage, grabbing the keys to my black Jeep; I started up the engine and speed down the long driveway and out the gates; after driving out for about two hours, I came to the small town that I was familiar with called Bernal, it was a beautiful city and very touristy. It is known for its hiking trails and cathedrals; I was here to go hiking; since shifting was going to be even more painful than the first time and I did not want to attract any unwanted attention. I had learnt from Toni how to mask my werewolf scent and I did just that. I parked my car in an abandoned ally and covered it with a bed sheet that had been thrown away, I shoved the keys in my pocket and walked out casually, if need were, I would stay a night or two here just to clear my head. I was going to start my hike at the foot of Bernal de la Pena, many humans have conjured up rumours on its power and the source and indeed it has many mythical and healing powers; but for werewolf folk the powers it possesses were different, we believed that this is one of the abodes of the moon goddess and her husband Endymion live happily. I had come here to experience that; for many werewolf folks, they come here seeking answers about their mates, or when they will bear a child; I have come here to ask for guidance on discovering the truth about my life and to give me the strength to handle it.
After walking from the town square to the foot of the mountain to rest; I had just a little further to go. Once I reached the fountain, I made my wish and sat down resting my legs, I looked up at the sky and noticed that the weather had changed, you could hear the faint rumble of thunder and cool drops of rain that started to fall, in a matter of minutes people were covering their head and running for cover, as the thundering got louder and the lightening started to strike the volcanic plug; the wind had also picked up and started howling, I was heading back when I heard cries for help, I followed the sound and found that a large tree had fallen on top of a man and a group, his friends I assumed from the way they were dressed, trying to pick the tree off him; he was struggling to move and his friends could barely hold the tree up, I ran over and pulled him out from under and that was when the most intoxicating smell hit my nose; the smell of wet sand and a subtle hints of sea breeze; I brushed it off sure that it was the rain that was bringing in these scents. I put his arm around my neck and his friends helped on the other side and we managed to make it to a small lodge called “Montaña mística”.
There was an old lady in the dimly lit establishment, her hair was white, and wrinkles covered her face. Her back was slightly hunched, and her black round framed glasses sat just below the bridge of her nose, her hazel brown eyes looked up at us at the sound of the bell that hung above the door. The concerned look on her face was enough for me and the guys I had helped to understand that the man I was helped was terrible injured,
“come in; quick quick, we don’t have much time”
She ushered us in and led us down a brightly lit corridor and into two separate rooms, the three men were ushered into the first room, the last turned and pulled me and the man that now I was solely carrying into the room, I got in and she closed the door behind me. The man I was alone in the room with was unconscious. I placed him on the bed and toom in my surroundings, the room was large and had a large sliding door that lead onto a balcony, I walked out and noticed that the freak storm had passed, I walked back in the room and noticed that there was only one bed, guess I will have to asl if the couch is a sleeper or if I could get extra blankets and pillows for me to make a comfy bed on the couch. I then went further and inspected the bathroom; it was tastefully done up with marble counter tops and a big shower. All the toiletries were fully stocked up, I let down my hair and washed the dirt off my face, shit! I left my bag in the car along with my phone and purse; I heard a knock on the door and walked out to open the door, I looked on the bed and found my unexpected roommate still unconscious or asleep, I did not actually know. All I knew was that I was getting that same scent of wet sand and sea breeze, it was much stronger though and I did not understand what was going on.
I opened the door to see the frail old woman standing with some fresh towels and extra blankets and pillows,
“Thank you, but how did you know?”
“Dear child, I am a mother of five children, I know what you and your friends needed; how is your boyfriend?”
“Boyfriend?” I asked surprised and confused
She looked over my shoulder and I followed her eyes and landed on my “roommate”
“No, no; he isn’t my boyfriend” I defended
She pushed past me gently and smiled and sat down on the bed beside him,
“You could have fooled me, now bring me some hot water and let’s wipe this muck of his face”
I nodded and went to get some warm water, instead if the old lady wiping, she instructed me to wipe his face and even change his clothes; I did not notice when the old lady left; I was so enchanted by this man laying on the bed in this room with me. He seemed so at peace with everything, and I now know he was asleep, he was werewolf, but I had masked my scent to go on undetected. I took in all his features that were visible to me, he had rose beige toned skin and while changing him I sneaked a peak at his well-defined physique and those rock abs; he had perfect pink lips and high cheek bones and silky soft midnight black hair, he was tall, how tall I would only find out if he stood near me; and his “junk” well… let’s just say he is not lacking at all! I had the naughtiest thoughts running in my head about what he was not lacking and all the things I wanted him to do to me; I ran my hand against his cheek, his skin was so soft and smooth. I heard a slight groan and his eyes fluttered open, my heart began to beat fast, and I had to caress his cheek and speak sweetly so he would fall asleep again and I would not be so flustered,
“Shhhh, you’re safe now.”
“Mate” he groaned out and his eyes closed, he was asleep, and I froze…
NathanI felt something soft and comfy beneath me, the soft sheets, I felt so relaxed; I then recalled what happened last night and bolted upright and took in my surroundings. I was in a decent looking hotel room, with a nice balcony and then it hit me like a ten ton truck coming down the freeway at high speed, the most intoxicating smell nose and I took a deep breath of the scent, it was a delightful mix of cinnamon and lilies, I let my sense of smell lead me to the person who had this scent, I found myself being lifted off the bed and my feet taking me to the source, I opened my eyes; I saw the most beautiful woman sleeping on the couch, her black hair was tied up and a few stray strands caressed her face, she was fair skinned and that was rare in the such a hot city like Mexico, but why did I not get this scent last night? I should have picked up her scent last night when she helped bring me and my boys here, I heard my wolf questioning if this was our mat
Zephyra I stormed into the pack house and grabbed Olivia by her skimpy shirt and slammed her against the wall “let Toni and his family go! Your problem is me. I see that now!” Olivia laughed and then tsked at me “I would not be making demands if I were in your position Zephyra” she looked over my shoulder and smirked, I turned and looked in the same direction and there was Toni; bound by his hands and legs. He had cuts and bruises on his face and body, I let go of Olivia and rushed to Toni, tears welling up in my eyes. “Toni where is Alba?” He looked at me, his eyes looked lifeless and that scared me “They took her away from me, they won’t tell me whether she is alive or dead; I can’t feel our bond anymore and my heart is scared Zephyra…” I stood up and clenched my fist; I looked Olivia dead in the eye. “What do you want from me?”
NathanWe were now in one of the most popular clubs in Cabo San Lucas, we had been backpacking for most of the trip till Mexico City, then it was all luxury hotels and high society clubs and still, no matter which club or bar we entered, and the number of women threw themselves at me; I could only think about that girl with whom I shared a room with at the lodge we stayed at. The sparkle in her big brown eyes, her cute fair face, and pink lips. Her attitude and style were so different compared to what I was used to; she did not care about how I looked at her, in fact she made me feel shy for having a large dick! No girl had ever made me feel this way. The more different women tried their luck with me the more annoyed I became.We were chilling at in the V.I.P lounge when a bar tender came up and thought it would be alright to sit on my lap, before her ass cheek could even touch my lap, I pushed her aside and growled at her
NathanI was enjoying getting to know the more friendly side of my mate, whether she acknowledged the bond between us; I was falling for her and falling hard, this nagging question in my mind, where the fuck was her date? Was that her boyfriend? I had to go out on a limb and ask her,“sooooo, Z; where is your boyfriend?”I asked and Zephyra was stunned“What boyfriend bruh?”“The one you came here with Z!”“I came here with my friend, youuuuu assumed he was my boyfriend”She giggled it was like music to my ears, her cute giggle made me feel all warm and fuzzy; when she held my bicep firmly and looked deep into my eyes, I got lost in her hazel eyes, I could see my life with this gorgeous specimen right here! We leaned in for a kiss, just as my lips were inches from hers, Ron squealed
ZephyraI woke up with an enormous headache; I slowly opened my eyes and took in my surroundings, this did not look like the nightclub bathroom, I felt the soft pillow beneath my head and the bed sheets under and over me; I shot up and looked under the covers, I was in a baggy t-shirt. I looked around the room and found Nate sleeping on the couch; then like lightening it struck me, we were in his hotel room and I remember him carrying me and then I blacked out again.The light was still on and I slowly made my way out of bed and over to where Nate was asleep, I noticed how his eyebrows were creased together by worry. My wolf piped up, “Mate”, I pulled my hand back and my wolf and I had an internal argument“No, he is not our mate”“Yes, he is” she argued “you can deny the attraction that you feel towards him all you want Zephyra; but it will not change the
ZephyraI woke up at the crack of dawn; I had never felt so alive and at peace… I turned in the arms of my mate, my true love and played with his hair while he slept; he looked so at peace here next to me. I relived the scenes from last night in my head as I touched my mark. I closed my eyes to fall right back off to sleep in his arms; I started experiencing flashbacks of a woman that looked a lot like Olivia jumping through a window with a bundle that was concealed away in her arms. I could hear a woman’s scream and cry; she sounded like a heart broken mother, I woke up sweating; I looked in Nates direction and he was still sound asleep.I sat on the chair outside on the balcony and tried to figure out what these dreams or flashbacks meant. Why did this woman’s cry in my dream make me pine for her and I cannot even recall her face clearly. I had to find my answers; but I first had to go to Czech Republic to meet Antoni
ZephyraI landed in Prague and it was as beautiful as I had read online, truly an architectural gem and a cultural gem in both the human world and supernatural world. I was so glad that I found Antonio and his family safe and sound. Their house was on the outskirts of Prague, bordering the city of Průhonice, a beautiful village in Prague-West District. Alba showed me to my room, it was pretty and a little more girly than my room back home in Mexico… I gave a cynical chuckle, “Home” … I have no idea where or what is home for me anymore. I freshened up and went downstairs.“Toni, where are the girls?”I asked and he smiled, only Atonella is here, Antonia found her mates and has gone to a different city in Europe. As he spoke Atonella walked in with iced tea and ham sandwiches; she looked sad but kept a friendly smile on her face and was about to turn and walk away. I could tell how her heart ache
ZephyraI threw myself on my bed and looked up at the ceiling; what an uneventful day. I let out a deep sigh and reach for my necklace; but I could not feel it. I sat upright and checked down my top and, in my bra, but nothing was there. I started to panic, this was the one thing that was a clue to my identity and now it might be lost. I ran down the stairs looking in every nook and cranny when Nelly and Alba came into the dining room,“what are you looking for so frantically” Nelly asked“My necklace!”I growled out and then stood dead still, I turned slowly and looked at Nelly and Alba“I am soooo sorry; I did not mean to growl at either of you”I sat down on the couch and tears brimmed in my eyes. Alba sat next to me and stroked my hair,“there there mi amor; why don’t we all have a look outside and