Semua Bab THE ALPHA'S SECOND CHOICE : Bab 1 - Bab 10

XAVIERAThis was the calm before the storm. I stood in the gallery, dressed in a red dress, my hands resting on the balustrade, while I watched the throng of bodies move sensually below. It was the Red festival of the Red moon pack, and everyone was in a celebratory mood. From my vantage position, Zee, my elder sister, was giggling like a schoolgirl in the arms of her mate, Luca, while the latter seemed quite satisfied with the woman in his arms. Our father, Alpha Wayne sat on his dignified cushion chair decorated with crystal gems, flanked by the chief Gamma, Sir Adrian and his Beta, Felix. My mother, Luna Anne, stood in the circle of the court ladies, who were also wives of wolves of ranks exchanging hot topics, or as Zee would call it, “Red gist” —over glasses of white wine. My other siblings were scattered around, and about having fun. Every other person appeared all loved up, the goddess had blessed all the werewolves of Red Moon who were of age either with a mate, or their wol

ALPHA RYKERThe sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over Crescent moon as it faded away. Darkness took over the former radiance of the day in sharp comparison to the man we were to honor again tonight. I stood on the wooden terrace of my family's forest cabin, watching my pack mates dance around the bonfire, while chanting songs as the priestesses led them in dirges reserved for occasions like this. While this was just the beginning of tonight's hunt festival, we waited upon the darkness for the highlight—the hunt. I watched the belly dancers wiggle their bead adorned waists synchronously to the beats of the native drum—women to be bedded after tonight's hunting feat. City girls on other days, seduced into submission by a little primitive hunting prowess. A deer or a wild boar and they'd be warming my bed. I brought either of the two to each hunting festival—not that my bed had ever been cold. The Hunt was only celebrated at the appearance of the Hunters moon as a f

XAVIERAFire roared through the night's sky, heating up the cold night. The large house before me spat flames, heavily clothed in thick black smoke. Heart wrenching screams could be heard from the house, filling it and overflowing through every outlet of the burning house. I tried to move, but my legs wouldn't obey. I was stuck—stuck in a way I couldn't decipher. Sweat trickled down my face as I fought to free my legs, loud screams from the house sent slithering chills down my spine.I shook like a leaf under the merciless assault of the wind. “Run! Run! Run!” The voices began to chant “Save yourself!” I was no coward, and I've never backed down on a fight, but I felt my body take up that command. Run! Escape!I tried to, but my legs just wouldn't budge.While I struggled to flee as commanded, a figure emerged from the fire. It was in the form of a man, but his body was covered in an unending black smoke that wrapped around him in large circles, twirling continuously. His eyes blazed

XAVIERAThe sun radiated brightly above the lush meadow, and the calm breeze swept past us in a warm caress, encouraging the sweet smells of Gardenia flowers Mrs Barnes had planted around her cozy cafe to spread its exhilarating savor around. My hair was loosely wrapped in a messy bun, and I was dressed in a simple round-necked cream chiffon top with flower embroideries on the left breast, and a dark denim skirt and sandals. Somehow I found myself in Moonlit Cafe, with Adeline and Leesa, sharing lunch and unavoidable gossip. “Alpha Ryker is definitely getting a mate this year” Lessa popped, sipping from her glass of rosemary citrus spritzer.“And how do you know that?” Adeline queried between chewing on her burrito. “Erin” Lessa shrugged, placing her cup on the table.Erin was always filling her in on Palace gossip. Thanks to Erin, we knew his mistress didn't eat peas; had a special set of glasswares in the manor, and never ate with anything but those.“And how does Erin know?”“Duh

XAVIERAI was still shaken by today's unexpected twist. I had raced to Moonlit, and struggled to steady my racing heart for over five minutes. I took a seat in the staff area, harping on the incident of the past minutes. I couldn't even believe anything. I had met THE ALPHA, I had smelt him, I had felt him, he'd even touched me—I wrapped my hand around my stomach, the thought of his fingers moving over it coming in full technicolor, a shiver ran down my spine. I couldn't even believe how I was reacting to this encounter. But dear God, the man was fucking beautiful. A fucking wonder. It was no wonder Leesa and Adeline fawned on a daily basis. My God!“Xaviera?” Milligan's voice swiftly snatched me from the tapestry of several conflicting emotions. I raised my head to meet his eyes, worry marred his features. “Are you okay?” “I am,” I breathed, standing to my feet. “Okay,” he stared at me doubtfully, “we are about to lock, Boss's orders”“Huh?” I just got here. “What's going on?”“Th