Novel & Cerita The Pack: Rule Number 1 - No Mates

I had said them out loud too, so my Pack would hear because I didn’t want to answer Hector’s question. He’d be able to tell that I was lying. His expression remained neutral, but something—the mindlink that remained between us, perhaps—told me that he was annoyed and amused at my evasion. His next words proved me correct. ‘My stubborn Little Wolf.’ There was a dangerous glint in his eyes that sent a delicious shiver running down my spine. ‘Don’t play with fire if you’re not ready to get burned.’ Then, out loud, he announced: “Rules exist to ensure that the Pack is kept in line. We hunt for sustenance . We mate to reproduce”—my heart gave an almost violent lurch at this—“and we fight to prote

-"The rules are followed: Most of your day you must stay at your room. You aren't allowed to wander around like a tourist. You may take your meals in the dining room. When you want something you ask one of the omegas to be given to you. You must obey your superiors. Any disobedience will be punished. You must always call me Alpha and not with my first name at any occasion. You aren't allowed to leave the premises of the pack without permission. And last but not least. You mustn't say anyone that you are my mate". -"You know this is not a good time to joke.. I am really tired…." I said confused. -"I never joke about pack matters. If you don't have any further questions you are free to leave".

Lola’s Dad asks. “Look, Eduardo, don’t try to get clever. If you wasn’t wrong, why would you hide it? You know the pack rules. Nobody leaves the pack without prior permission from me. She did not have my permission. And this is fucking why. She met her fucking mate. Mates are from our pack and our pack only. Again you know that. So your bad choices mean we are in this mess” Alpha Jace says.

"Next month. It's a big deal—all the major packs send their best players. I've been selected to represent our pack." I frowned, confused about why he was telling me this. "Congratulations?" "There's a rule," he continued, taking a step closer. I forced myself not to back away. "To participate, you need to have your mate present. It's an old tradition, something about wolves fighting better when their other half is watching, giving them strength." My stomach dropped at his words. "No." "Sienna, please..." "I said no, Ronan. Find someone else to pretend to be your mate."

The Midnight Moon Pack has nearly 2,000 members, whereas the Thorn Pack has just over a thousand. Noah gave the Alpha a sad smile. He knew what Tate was going through. He had seen it happen many times in his own pack. It's the very reason why they discourage relationships before you come of age. It rarely ever ends well. 99 percent of the time, that person turns out not to be their mate, which ends in utter devastation for both involved.

Butterflies quickly filled my stomach at the way my name sounds so adorable when coming out of his alluring lips. “There are 3 major rules I will be needing you to follow, Mate.” he ordered. Is it just me but the way he added the word ‘mate’ seems like, if I dared go against his so-called rules- I’m sure dead? “Rule one- Never on any circumstances leave this mansion without my consent. Rule two- Never show or give what’s rightfully mine to another man if not you are only digging his grave. Rule three- Never try to take advantage of the fact that you are my mate and do something you know, I know, we both know I detest, Mate.”

I don't stop; I just run. RULES LEFT UNBROKEN; 1) no sex 4) one on one; no introducing friends 5) 1 year max 6) one date per week each 9) the unsuccessful mate loses bond but no falling out between family members 10) no boasting, bribing or blackmailing.

Also, it would be hypocritical to be against their relationship when my mate isn’t fully wolf. It never mattered anyway, I think the young wolf had no idea that it doesn’t matter. Rules are what matters in my pack. Loyalty too. “Yes, alpha.” I shook my head at him. “I am strict and I won’t hesitate to send anyone who breaks rules out of the pack but finding a mate isn’t breaking the rules, no matter the identity of your mate. Do you understand?” “Yes, alpha.” He responded. “Good, see you soon,” I told him and he stood up to leave.

Some sentences were written boldly in italics, and it caught my attention to read through them. Rule 4: You mustn't be seen leaving the pack premises for anywhere without the full consent of the Alpha. Rule 5: Never get involved with any man aside from the Alpha. Rule 6: All rules above must be followed accordingly; any alteration will lead to a punishment by the Alpha. “I get it, a fake marriage. But why would it come with so many rules?"

"Well, I will be using this moment to welcome you to the Linux Moon pack. It would be advisable to listen to me attentively because I won't repeat myself after saying the rules." "1st rule, under no circumstances, you're allowed to stare at the Alpha eyes." "2nd rule, whoever is going to serve him, must be nice and smart. If you make a mistake while serving him, it's punishable by death." "3rd rule, you're not allowed to roam around in the pack without doing any work." "4th rule, you have to dress according to the Alpha's mood." "5th rule, you are allowed to mate with the male guards unless you have the permission of the Alpha."