Still Alpha Female Cissy's POV
We break up as soon as Xanna wakes up.
We tidy up the cave and gather our belongings. Before leaving, I double-check the precious box given to me by my mother, it's securely tucked away in one of the pockets of my jeans.
After taking a bath, we apply the potion once more. Although it may not provide full protection as before, it allows us to remain undetected by aggressive werewolves.
In fact, we are now considered rogues and therefore our lives are at risk. Pack wolves hate rogues as they consider them a threat and may capture or even kill them on the spot. Moreover, we must avoid bumping into members of Crescent Moon at all costs, who knows how they will react upon discovering that high-ranking Eclipse Howlers are still alive!
We placed our belongings on a wooden cart that one of our colleagues from the restaurant had assembled for us a few months ago.
“I need additional herbs to make a more potent potion. I can only find them a few miles away from here. After we have settled into our new place, we will go search for them," proposes Xanna.
We walked for about an hour until we were close to the border of Human Town. There was a larger cave there that we had initially avoided because we wanted to be deeper in the forest to be able to walk our wolves undisturbed. However, now that we have encountered other problems, we have little choice but to go live there.
After arranging our new cave, Xanna erects the mystical barrier once more. Firstly, we want to rest for a while before searching for herbs. A couple of hours later, we walk through nature again and Xanna points out various types of botanical specimens while explaining their medicinal benefits with great fervor. Her mother was a witch who happened to be the mate of my father's beta.
My mother often told me about all the chaos their mating caused in our pack, given that werewolves generally despise witches. But the Beta was adamant about keeping his mate as he earned support from my strong and authoritative Alpha dad, whose word was law in our pack.
Witches do not feel the bond, and it took Beta Jace a lot of effort to persuade Auntie Xena. He ventured into her coven several times, braving the ridicule of other witches just to be with her. Ultimately, my Alpha father invited the warlock from Auntie Xena's coven and offered him a significant dowry consisting of land as well as an agreement for peace.
In the meantime, Auntie Xena was already smitten with the gentleman who brought her all kinds of gifts and showered her with loving lines and compliments. After some time, she willingly joined our pack with the warlock's permission, and Eclipse Howlers and the coven became allies.
The day of the mating ceremony of the Beta and the witch was exceptional.
Never before had witches and werewolves enjoyed themselves in one place, the food was abundant, and alcohol flowed incessantly. My father made it as special as possible to leave a good impression on the coven. Mom always smiled when she repeatedly told me this story
"This is it. This is the plant I need," Xanna suddenly exclaimed happily, snapping me out of my reverie. She picked many leaves and placed them in a basket, then she rubbed one until juice came out and held it in front of my nose. The scent was amazing, surpassing even the most expensive perfume humans have ever put together.
"Will this be our scent from now on? Will werewolves smell it when they encounter us?" I asked curiously.
Xanna laughs.
"Correct. We will both have the same scent since we are using the same potion. However, your mate will detect the scent on you but not me, and vice versa. None of the Lycans should be able to feel their mate bond anymore as this potion is too potent," she explained. "So now all we need to do is determine which twin belongs to whom."
Xanna smiles slyly, she exudes pure joy. As someone who adores anything enigmatic and enjoys pulling pranks, my friend is bound to relish every moment of our journey to the Kingdom in accomplishing our task.
“It must work flawlessly, with no room for error. Any delay caused by our mates claiming and marking us could jeopardize the delivery of the box as we would need their permission to leave,” I tell her. “The previous potion exposed us. If they hadn't noticed us yet, we wouldn't be under this stressful situation."
Offended, Xanna stares at me.
“My potion always works. It's just that we're only seventeen. Who would have thought that our mates would show up so early? And our wolves are not yet able to claim them, it is completely one-sided,” she sputters.
I grab her hand reassuringly.
“Hey girl. That was not an accusation. My main concern is staying focused on our goal and not getting sidetracked by finding a mate," I clarify. “It’s that we still were not able to raise enough money to get our car and having mates around may slow us down even more than expected. Hitchhiking could be the solution for us," I sigh dejectedly.
“Don't worry, everything will turn out okay. Now let's go back so I can get everything ready before we have to go to work. We can meet them again any time. Lycans never give up.”
As we made our way back to the new cave, a piercing, ear-splitting howl shattered the silence, causing us to halt in terror. Our faces contorted with shock as we searched for the origin of this disconcerting sound. It was then that I realized our mates had come across the old cave and recognized something amiss; during their search yesterday they found only rocks where now there stood an entrance.
We burst out laughing, feeling proud that we’ve outsmarted them. But know that we also have to be more careful. They must now realize that we are using tricks, this would undoubtedly make us even more conspicuous in their eyes.
Once we have stepped through the invisible barrier, Xanna promptly sets to work on creating the new potion. I watch with interest as she explains how the mix is done and what the effects of the herbs are. When she's done, she places the mix in a jar to submerge in water for cooling.
We decide to do some household stuff before starting our evening shifts at Stan's. We have about two hours left. At that time, I expect those searching Lycans to have called it a day.
If we're fortunate enough, at the very least...
The Lycans It's a complete waste of time.No matter how many times we pass by the unmated she-wolves that gather here, we are still unable to detect the scent of our mates among them. Our heightened senses would quickly pick up any indication if one of these young women had been near them.And that is not the case with any of them, the faint scent that we observed on the two fleeing she-wolves is not from Crescent Moon. One hundred percent sure about that. Our women are not from this pack, we have to look for them elsewhere. "Alpha Dimitri, is there another pack in the immediate area?" my Lycan wolf Xan questioned, unfriendly. His mood has been at an all-time low since we lost our mate in the woods. And now that he can't find her here, he could easily turn into a violent beast. Only the Alpha doesn't seem to notice that. The man conveniently ignores the danger emanating from me. He's so focused on the benefits if our mates
Prince Harad's POVWe shift into our massive wolf the moment we arrive at the location.Our beasts possess the natural ability to detect our mates with the utmost accuracy, as their scent was not that strong. We sprint onto the same route, it led us through an untamed jungle featuring rugged canyons and steep ravines.This region is familiar to us since we explored it thoroughly just yesterday; however, there's still a chance that the girls may have returned and left clues for us to follow.The mere thought that the possibility exists for me to meet her again today lifts my spirits.If only she hadn't fled, we would be on our way to the Kingdom by now. I can envision my mother's happiness, she will be overjoyed to finally have two more women in our household again. She has been looking forward to us having mates for so long.But then we are confronted with an unforeseen presence that triggers our doubts. Something is so off here. We shift right back."Herod, am I hallu
Prince Harad's POVWe cruise through the streets of Human Town.As the day rolls on, the streets pulse with activity.Along with humans, I can sense several werewolves from Crescent Moon as well as some from other packs. The latter are probably on their way to larger cities.This city is well organized. Each avenue, boulevard, and street has been thoughtfully sectioned off to provide specialized services. We are now driving towards the neighborhood where a variety of traditional dishes from all around the world are offered.We just can't decide from the vast array of flavors, there are delicious Italian dishes, soul-warming African stews, sophisticated French dishes and tasty Caribbean flavors. Moreover, there is a hoist of fast-food chains as well in this area. In any case, it smells amazingly good here, my mouth is already watering.And then it catches my eye, it stands there all big and flashy. Stan's Fast Food and More.I just cannot resist staring at the name disp
Still Prince Harad's POV When our eyes meet, something shifts within me.It's as though my existence gained more significance, no matter what responsibilities I hold in the Kingdom. The breathtaking woman standing before me appears so deserving of my protection, attention and affection.After a few moments had passed, I lowered my gaze towards her perfectly shaped nose and then onto those lips that captured my interest so well. Goddess! I would give anything to lose myself in that mouth, to taste it and play with those luscious lips. I yearn to take them between mine, giving into temptation as my tongue runs over my upper lip before softly sucking on it for a moment. My mind is racing but the overwhelming desire burns deep within me, never before have I felt this way about another woman. Here stands a breathtaking creation of the Moon Goddess, personally molded with great passion into this exquisite piece of art.I want her
Prince Herod's POV Harad swaggered over to the raven-haired beauty, while I tended to the blonde.I had a hunch that he'd go for her, she was undeniably his kind of woman. Dark beauties have always been his weakness and this enchantress held all the qualities my brother looked for in women.She has the air of leadership that is common among Alpha werewolves. These leaders are born with a natural ability to command unwavering loyalty and dedication from those under their authority. Unlike my brother, I am absolutely smitten with blondes and this one was the perfect one.The woman before me emits a practical, yet gentle aura, her eyes sparkle sweetly and patiently. In contrast to the loudly energetic girl beside her, she exudes a subtle calmness that is attractive in its own right.As I draw closer, the first thing I notice is her scent. No, it's not the same as our mates. This tantalizing blend of fresh herbs from nature has my wolf greedi
Again Prince Herod's POV "Harad, there's something serious happening," I whispered in a state of shock as I returned to my seat. "Her name is Xanna and you won't believe it but I actually considered marking her as my own despite not being her mate!" Miserably, I rest my head in my hands. I still couldn't get over the fact that I even entertained the thought of wanting to keep the woman I just met with me forever. This is like cheating on my mate, my thoughts are unacceptable. I already have a mate, for God's sake!“What's happening to me? I promised myself that I would be faithful to my fated when I met her. And here I am, barely a day after discovering her, I'm already unfaithful to her with a she-wolf I met just an hour ago,” I groaned in agony. "The worst part is that I knew all that as I stood there with Xanna. But my desire to ask her to wait for me after work outweighed any rational thinking. To make matt
Alpha Female Cissy's POV Without a doubt, Harad is exceptionally good looking. His sapphire eyes tried to delve deep into my soul, causing me to panic for a moment. I started to feel as though the new potion has failed and he became aware I was his fated mate. Until he touched my hands. I knew it was a test and luckily, it ended well. There were no sparks or shocks, only a light pull that could still be resisted. But I couldn't avoid getting wet between my legs. I discerned from the flicker in his eyes that he had sensed my arousal. He didn't beat around the bush and immediately arranged an appointment with me. Well, don't worry, talking hasn't killed anyone yet. He mentioned that he was staying in Crescent Moon, which disgusted me for a minute. After helping the other customers, I turn to Xanna. Herod just walked away, back to the two at the table. It's obvious that my friend is head over heels in lov
Alpha Female Cissy's POV still When I stepped out of the staff exit, Harad was already waiting there. He leaned against a shiny Maserati, the car screamed all wealth. As he approached me and extended his hand, I put mine in with a smile, relieved that there was still no hint of the mate bond between us. But again, his captivating eyes stirred up feelings of excitement inside me, and those lips, goodness, they could tempt the heavens themselves to sin. I refrained from expressing my thoughts, as any complications at this point would not be ideal for me. “Beauty, I finally have you to myself,” he whispers huskily as he leans me against the vehicle, his hands on either side of me. I held onto his shoulders while we stood intimately close together. “Ever since I saw you, I felt attracted to you. You smell like the vibrant Neem tree blooms that flourish in my garden during summer," he confesses in a hushed voice. "Have you eaten yet? I