"Where are we going, Alpha?" I mustered the courage to break the silence as my eyes flitting between him and the road ahead as we passed the arch of the Dark Moon village.
The direction we were taking indicated that we were heading somewhere other than the pack. A knot formed in my stomach, and I couldn't help but feel wary of his intentions, especially as he keep wearing an intimidating aura.He glanced at me warningly, silently urging me not to speak.I shrank in my seat as my hand still clutching my belly. I didn't want to anger him, especially since I was completely at his mercy. Being in his presence felt suffocating. I wondered how long I could endure it if we were trapped together with no means of escape.Licking my dry lips, I cast fleeting glances at him and the road, trying to make sense of our journey. I couldn't afford to be clueless.What if he planned to harm me once we reached our destination?My heart raced relentlessly, doubts creeping in. I had been disrespectful to him earlier, so why did he help me escape the Litha Moon pack?Sometimes, that memory convinced me that he wasn't entirely malevolent, that he might actually care about omegas like me.Taking a slow, calming breath, I silently thanked the heavens that the shifting process hadn't overwhelmed me yet. But, I also knew it could catch me off guard at any moment, so I savored the temporary respite.The road began to ascend, leading us to a place where many rogues. Humans referred to it as the Mystery Mountain, but wolves called it Lupusmons—the mountain of wolves.I held my breath for a moment, contemplating how to break through the strong wall he had erected between us. I convinced myself to give it a try. Yes, I could do it. Releasing my held breath and pressing my lips together, I gathered the courage to speak up again. "A-Alpha..." I trailed off, hoping I could survive his reaction.To my relief, he didn't growl out of irritation, but instead replied, "You're going to shift under the moonlight. Where do you think we're going?"Lupusmons... Yes, I understood now. But why? I was just an ordinary wolf. I didn't possess any royal bloodline like him. It seemed peculiar.As we arrived in the middle of the mountain, I realized there was still an hour to go before my birthday officially began. Unfortunately, the car couldn't ascend any further.Enduring the pain, I had no choice but to exit the car and attempt to make my way uphill. I was drenched in sweat, and questions about why my shifting process seemed different from others plagued my mind.I followed closely behind him as we climbed towards the mountaintop. With each step, my stomach twisted at the thought of encountering rogues, particularly the wild ones.The likelihood of encountering them here was high. Unlike the Alpha, I lacked the ability to defend myself. What if he refused to help me if they attacked? Fear gnawed at me, but I gathered my courage and asked, "A-Aren't there any rogues here, Alpha?"He countered, "Why? Are you scared?""Yes..." I admitted, gulping down my fear and taking a deep breath. "T-They can't be trusted..." My voice trailed off, my apprehension evident.He took a step forward, his gaze fixed on the three figures ahead, before asking again, "So you want to meet them to determine if they should be trusted or not?"I couldn't fathom why he said that. It felt as if he regarded me as a naive pup, easily frightened by empty threats. "A-Are you...I-I mean...w-why..." My words stumbled, unable to form a coherent question.Without much connection to his initial statement, he responded, "It depends on what kind of wolf you are. We'll find out later. Now, quicken your steps because I don't like to accommodate slowness."Okay, that was his warning to me. I understood.I sighed heavily, unsure of what he truly thought about me.I recalled his words, my allegiance or enmity would be determined by the outcome of my shift. Would he be able to discern if I was an ally or an enemy once I shifted? How? I knew deep down that I wasn't his enemy, of course!Unfortunately, as we continued our ascent, just before reaching the mountaintop, excruciating pain overtook me. I collapsed to my knees, crying out in agony. The pain was unbearable and it felt like I was struggling to draw each breath. The sound of bones cracking mingled with the cold wind, the chirping of birds, the croaking of frogs, and the rustling of leaves under our feet. My screams and cries drowned out everything else."You said rogues can't be trusted, implying that they're dangerous. Once they hear your screams, I'll leave you here and let them tear you apart," he warned, his voice laced with menace.How could I avoid such a fate when the shifting process itself was slowly consuming me? What a day!I desperately fought back the urge to cry out, but with another bone-cracking sensation, I stumbled upon a tree root, emitting another yelp of pain. I couldn't help but whimper, my fists clenched tightly.Leaning against the trunk of a tree, I paid no mind to the plant leaves brushing against my face. Sweat trickled down, and I gazed up at the sky, fixating on the radiant full moon.Tears welled in my eyes from the torment I endured. I heard the rustling of the Alpha's footsteps on the dried leaves as he approached me once again. "There's 15 minutes left before the new day begins. We're close to the top."But I whimpered, "I don't understand. W-Why..." I grunted, pushing through the pain. "D-Do I really have to shift at the mountaintop? I can shift within the... pack, or... or here, or any place that isn't... under human dominion..."He hissed, closing the distance between us. His gaze met my sweaty face, and he uttered, "You'll know."I raised my face slowly, giving him a questioning look. My voice stammered, "C-Can't you tell me now?""One more question, and you won't get to meet your wolf," he threatened.I had no choice but to clamp my mouth shut, refraining from daring to ask another question. This was the story of my life, always under the constant threat of pain, torture, or death, no matter how much I endured.The suffering I experienced now shouldn't affect me anymore, but that seemed unlikely. Pain was pain, and it always took its toll."Now, get up. Don't keep me waiting," he growled, his glare making my stomach churn.I had no choice... between the two of us, he was the Alpha. The shifting process was excruciatingly painful, yes, but who cared?Who was I, anyway?Ignoring the tears welling up in my eyes, I bit my lip and struggled to stand. "Now, walk and don't make a sound if you don't want to witness the bloodshed of other wolves here."I nodded meekly, feeling like a helpless mouse. He had a point, and I wasn't sure whose blood would be spilled, he was alone, and I was the only one with him, the lowly omega.His status as the strongest Alpha wasn't enough. As we made our way to the top, the cracking of my bones assaulted me once again, their movement and growth becoming more pronounced. I fell to my knees, causing him to step back towards me. I hoped I hadn't angered him, I couldn't bear the pain any longer.Giving him a pleading look, silently begging for respite, I whispered, "I-I think it's time..."Tears cascaded down my cheeks as I whimpered, desperate for mercy from him. But he remained cold and indifferent to my feelings, stating, "No. You have 5 more minutes to endure."I expected him to continue ascending, but I was grateful, albeit confused and surprised, when he descended and scooped me up.A gasp escaped my lips as I instinctively clung to his nape for support, and he swiftly carried me towards the summit.Upon reaching the top, I realized we were just a few steps away from the moonlight's direct path. His breath brushed against my ear as he set me down, allowing me to kneel on the ground. Before me lay a cliff, and we stood on the largest rock at the mountaintop, fully exposed to the central moonlight. There were no trees here, just the moon's illumination casting its glow upon us.As the movements of my bones grew more intense, I couldn't suppress my screams any longer, their echoes reverberating throughout the surroundings.I no longer cared if the rogues could hear me, assuming there were any nearby."Let her out," he growled just as my fingertips began to open.The torturous pain became unbearable. My entire body felt as if it were on the brink of shattering into pieces. I screamed the word, "Stop!" but deep down, I knew this was the day of my shift.Suddenly, the sky brightened, forcing me to gaze upward. The moonlight enveloped me completely, blinding my vision with its radiance.As the pain intensified, I felt my bones elongating. My body lifted off the ground, disconnected from the sensation of my feet touching the earth, while my clothes tore apart.With one final scream, I seemed to release a surge of potent energy.As the moonlight retreated to the sky, my wolf's paws touched the ground.I saw her—my white wolf—her fur pristine and her claws gleaming white. She turned her gaze towards the Alpha, who now wore an expression of surprise, his brows furrowing.I could see the astonishment in his eyes as he muttered, "What on earth is going on? How did an omega turn into such a magnificent white wolf?"I'm a big white wolf? If the Alpha was surprised by what he saw in me, I was even more. It felt like just yesterday that I considered myself insignificant in this world, but now the tables seemed to have turned. The question of how I had become a magnificent white wolf consumed my thoughts.The Alpha scoffed and interjected, "Are you sure your father is a rogue?"How was I supposed to know? But instead of paying attention to him, my wolf took off running. Alpha didn't call me back either, perhaps understanding what my wolf desired. Amidst our shared revelation, my wolf conveyed something to me.I didn't want to dwell on it, as it felt... inappropriate. So, I let my wolf continue her journey, wherever it led her, and she enjoyed the soothing touch of the cool breeze against her fur.'I apologize for the pain I caused. You can rest now, Sophia,' my wolf said.But I reminded her, 'Don't go too far.''I won't,' she assured. 'And my name is Nala.'Although I could have nestled here and slu
I woke up to a damp face from the heat, but the blinding sunlight made me shut my eyes again. I realized it was morning, but I wasn't in my bed. I couldn't quite place where I was but the hard surface beneath me felt dusty and smelled of dust.I forced my eyes open, trying to clear my vision, but avoided looking up.The dry rough ground was right in front of me. Slowly, I let my gaze travel from the ground to my body, and a sudden realization made me curl up tightly. I was completely naked.Hugging myself I glanced around and discovered I was inside a wooden cage, made of tough solid woodI was surrounded by similar cages in a wide open space, with trees forming a circle at the edge.The sun shone brightly in the center where I stood. It was an odd and unsettling situation.I felt like someone had intentionally put me here, and it frightened me.As I tried to recall what had happened, memories flooded back.Yesterday was my birthday, and I had shifted in front of Alpha Eros. He had bee
I changed into a simple white dress and quickly tidied my hair, all the while sobbing. I stared at my reflection in the mirror listening to Nala scolding me. I couldn't blame her because my body was hers too.As I left the room, I gasped when Auntie Elvie stood right in front of my bedroom door, arms crossed over her chest. "If you have no conscience, you can report to the Alpha what I did to you," she said with a glare before leaving.I wouldn't do that... I wasn't like her, and besides, the Alpha wouldn't care about how I felt right now. I was sure he would punish me for not telling him the truth last night. With a heavy sigh, I quietly left the house. The two warriors, Nicolas and Borlan, were still waiting for me.Nicolas uncrossed his arms and faced me, saying, "There you are." He cocked his head towards the gate.I took a deep breath and nodded. Borlan was the first to start walking, and I followed silently. We walked along the side of the road, which also served as the villag
Today is my birthday. I'm 21 years old now. This is a special time for me because it marks the beginning of my life with my wolf, Nala.Unlike other werewolves who regain their self-awareness after shifting, my life has taken a different turn.Having Nala has become my biggest dream, but I didn't anticipate the consequences. All I wanted was to be normal Werewolf. I never imagined that I would end up being treated like a pawn in a game, bet on and fought over like a rooster.Yes, I agreed to the Alpha's request to fight the warriors. He manipulated me with a well thought-out plan. I didn't want him to ruin my reputation, and I have to win this fight to protect Bella and Ethan's jobs.Here I am, standing in a vast field surrounded by other pack members. One of them asks, "Who will fight the Darkmoon warriors?"Another replies, "I don't know. Maybe it's the one who shifted last night under the moonlight."So they saw the moonlight last night."Who? Is there someone else as strong as the
I was struck in the belly by a warrior's kick. It wasn't because my wolf was outsmarted, but because once again, she curled under the surface. Now, she could feel it, but she chose to ignore the pain. I writhed in pain and took a step back. For a moment, I closed my eyes and endured the pain, determined not to give up.I couldn't be defeated. 'Nala...''I'm tired. It's your turn now,' she teased, and it was starting to get on my nerves.But I had to fight, even though I struggled to evade the attacks of the two warriors—they moved too quickly.I was on the verge of giving up when suddenly, one of the warriors struck me in the face. The force of the impact sent my body spinning in the air, and I crashed down in the courtyard. I screamed in pain, particularly in my jaw.'What the hell, Nala!' I yelled in my mind, and even she groaned in response.The entire area erupted with noise, and some of them expressed concern. They cheered for me to get up and continue fighting. I placed my hands
The nurse at Pack HC was right earlier. My wounds healed quickly because Nala is different. Before, my face was full of wounds from the field, but now my skin is smooth again.I'm still wearing a white dress, but it's a different style. I think they threw away the clothes I had before because they were already bloody. Right now, I'm walking to my aunt's house. I'm carrying a box with only a strawberry cake inside and a bundle of red roses.Nala asked in my head, 'He's so sweet, right?'"I didn't know who she was referring to, so I asked, 'Who?''Alpha, of course,' she replied.I rolled my eyes and said, 'Stop talking nonsense, Nala.''This is not nonsense, okay? You liked it too, you felt it. Don't lie,' she scolded.Somehow, my heart was filled with joy. Out of all the birthdays I've had, this was the only one where I had the chance to receive a cake and flowers."Sophia!"My smile faded when I heard Ceylon's voice. He is Auntie Elvie's son. I stopped walking and turned to face him.I
"Let me do that, Auntie," I said, hoping my aunt would stop washing the dishes. But, she keep what she's doing without acknowledging me. I stood behind her, silently observing her.I didn't want to repeat myself, fearing that she would get angry and slap me again. But..."Auntie...Alpha Eros said that I will start as his secretary tomorrow."Despite her cold treatment towards me, I still wanted to share good news with her. I knew she would appreciate it because I would be working as Alpha's secretary at Hildart Group.She paused for a moment, seemingly unable to ignore what I said. After a while, she resumed washing the dishes.I grabbed a clean tablecloth to wipe the plates she had washed, all the while keeping an eye on her for any reaction.Perhaps she was annoyed with me, but it seemed like there was something holding her back. Earlier, they mentioned that the Alpha was the reason behind the preparations for my birthday. I was genuinely curious as to why, but regardless, I knew my a
I had a terrible past. When I was 15, my aunt sent me to the Litha Moon Pack to be a slave. The Alpha there was cruel, often mistreating omegas like me. I was fortunate that at the time, when his desires called for omegas to satisfy his lust, I wasn't chosen.I stayed there for almost five months until Alpha Eros came and took me back to the former Gamma who had also enslaved me. The cruelty I endured was intense, and I lived that way for a year. I consider myself lucky in some ways because I still had the opportunity to attend school, where I learned to interact with humans.The one thing that puzzles me is why the former Gamma was fired and no longer allowed in the packhouse. The Alpha doesn't even let him set foot there. I managed to escape the cruelty of the former Gamma only to end up serving the Alpha in the packhouse, but at least I could continue my studies.The Alpha isn't cruel to me like the others, but I can't help but be afraid of him, especially when he's around. While in