Chapter 21: Flashing Light

XANDER ALVERIUS’S POV

Two weeks ago. Mortal World.

Over the past few years, Blue Moon has increased at a faster rate than any other pack on the entire continent. With some peace treaties, hereditary wars were finally stopped, which led to greater cooperation between the packs under my command.

As Alpha of Blue Moon, I was the talk of the pack. That's why I got an invitation from Opal Moon—a pack with the mortal world as their base. I didn't see it as a golden opportunity. Still, I bothered to bounce all the way to the other end of the continent to see what kind of offer they had.

Getting out of the car, I was immediately confronted by a crowd of pedestrians. The air was filled with a mortal scent that would make any vampire drool. It was a good thing my ancestors built Blue Moon in the deep forest, sparing me from dealing with weakling mortals.

A sudden, strong gut compelled me to follow its call, leading my eyes to a random fast-food restaurant. The windows were wide, and a woman sto