Takoa

“So they are trying to mate you off again?” Katarina walks in and sits on my bed as I pack a few items that the maid didn’t put in my luggage. I exhale, looking at Kat. She is stunning. Tall, slender body with curves for days. Long strawberry blonde hair down her back with hazel eyes that can always read me like a book. To others she comes across as a bitch but with me she is just Kat. The kid I grew up with.

“Yep, my father seems even more irritated because of the last blow-up I had.”

“Well, you can’t help how powerful you are.” She backs me. Like she always does. I smile as she reaches for me. I pull her up off my bed and into my arms. “It would just make so much sense if we claimed each other.”

“You deserve the person who will fall at your feet, Kat. I want that for you.” I release her and finish up the suitcase.

“Well, I will be just a phone call away if you need me. Or especially when you return.” Katarina gives me a devious smile. I chuckle and close my suitcase.

“Well, the sooner I leave, the sooner I can get back to my normal.” I plant a kiss on her lips as I exit my suite. I find Ryne coming from his room. His bag is in his hand as well.

“Let’s get this show on the road,” I reply with Ryne and Kat by my side.

A few hours later, we land our jet onto the private airstrip close to the pack. As I walk to the private SUV awaiting us, I pause and look around. The air is crisp and cool. The snow-covered mountains in the distance have my lycan ready to bolt. It is simply breathtaking here. But I’m not here for a nature hike.

I’m here to show my face. Have my way with a few she-wolves and leave. Ryne waits for me to get in the vehicle before he joins me.

“I’ve informed your parents of our arrival. Did you want to stay at a hotel in town or stay at the pack house?” Ryne asks.

“I prefer isolation in a hotel, but I know I should spend the time at the pack house. However, will I meet my dream girl by staying locked up in a nice hotel room?” I say sarcastically.

Ryne chuckles as he tells the driver to get us to the Silver Moon Pack. Our driver is a werewolf from the pack. We have a second vehicle with four of my best lycan soldiers for safety. Not mine. Theirs.

As we pull up to the pack lands. The air here is so brisk. The pack is set right along the base of a mountain. The views here are stunning. I peer down at my phone, checking messages from Kat. Then I feel it. Like someone hit a gong, the radiating waves pulsate through my body.

“Did you feel that?” I ask Ryne. He looks up from his phone, confused.

“Feel what?” He asks, checking our perimeter. I am baffled as to why he didn’t feel it, but I did. Maybe we are on some sacred land. I shake off the feeling as we pull into the main driveway to the pack house. My men file out of the second car. Ryne and I join them as the Alpha walks out to greet us.

“Lycan King Takoa, Beta Ryne, it is an honor to have you here.” Alpha Leopold greets us. He shakes my hand, and I hate him instantly. My lycan growls in my head.

‘Chill out, Fin. I need you to use your words.’ I mind-link my lycan.

‘I hate him. So much darkness covers him.’ Fin replies.

‘Ryne, do a complete background on the Alpha. Ryne feels some darkness is here.’ I mind-link my Beta.

‘Copy that, my king.’ He replies. As we enter the building, there are she-wolves everywhere. I can smell their arousal as clear as day. I am used to women throwing themselves at me. They love the power.

Then another Alpha joins us with his woman on his arm. They walk up to meet us.

“Ah, my king, this is my son. Alpha Lev and his soon-to-be mate Gemma.

“It is a pleasure, my king.” Alpha Lev speaks.

“Please do let me know how we can make your stay more enjoyable.” She smiles, looking right at us both.

“Please let me show you where your rooms will be.” Gemma leads us. She walks ahead of us and purposely switches her hips down the massive hallway. I smirk at Ryne, who gives me a raised eyebrow.

“This is your room, my king. If you need anything at all, you can request my services.” She bats her eyes at me. I wonder if her Alpha knows, or if this is how they broker deals. Offering the future Luna to service guests.

“Thank you. That won’t be necessary.” I reply as she tells Ryne his room is across from me. Ryne escorts her to the door. She seems a bit put off, but our auras alone could cripple the poor girl. She needs to tread lightly.

After getting settled, we decide to head down for the ball, which is in full swing. There are people everywhere. There is a live band performing. There is a VIP sitting area for me and Ryne. It keeps all the she-wolves away for sure. But it also gives me a break from the talks of what all the Alphas from every pack want and need.

Once again, the feeling hits me. This time, it lasts longer and is stronger. It's like it’s getting closer. My heart starts to hammer away in my chest. Ryne picks up a bottle of water and hands it to me. I down the entire bottle in one gulp. Something is going on here, and I have to figure out what.

“Ryne. Follow me. Fin is leading me to something or someone.”