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They all had this cold exterior to them, showing no emotion. They seemed so miserable- or maybe that’s just how their resting expression was. I wouldn’t be surprised if they always looked that uninviting.
Would that be me in a couple of days, miserable and cold ?
As a chill breeze went by, I couldn’t help but perk up. That scent was just magnificent.
Inhaling deeply, I could smell the most amazing aroma I have ever had the honor of smelling.
A huge grin plastered on my face at what that meant. My mate was here. What awful timing, it wasn’t until Alpha Hunter’s pack members appeared that I sensed the proximity of my mate.
Oh god.
Horrified, I looked down trying to distract myself. I could sense Jason glance down at me with a confused look as I wouldn’t meet his eyes. My mate is one of those prisoners. What if they are just as cruel as Alpha Hunter ?
Or maybe I’m wrong, today was my first day at the Silver Heart Pack, it could very well be one of their members.
« You are now all part of my pack, the Dark Moon pack. I demand respect for not only myself but also all members of my pack. As of tomorrow, you will all officially be allies with my members and can begin moving your stuff to the many homes that are there. This territory you currently live in will belong to the Dark Moon pack as well, we have not confirmed our intentions with the property but please make sure to evacuate all your belongings. »
Alpha Hunter stood with his back straight and an expressionless face as he conveyed the horrid news. I didn’t understand why people had to move if the land was now counted as the Dark Moon’s territory.
I couldn’t help but notice how a few people had tears running down their faces, realizing everything they had is being stolen from them. I guess I was slightly in an advantage, my mother hadn’t unpacked very much since arriving a few days ago so moving again wouldn’t be such a big issue.
« Each of you will be tested physically to see where you stand as far as your position. Just because you are ranked with your current pack does not mean you will be granted the same rank again. The Dark Moon pack has very high expectations and standards when it comes to your intellect and your strength. I award those who deserve so, kin mean nothing to me. »
Everyone stood still, afraid to even move an inch, some even holding their breath. Did he even have any kin ? I remember hearing that he had killed his father after challenging him for the Alpha position.
« If any of the rules are broken, punishments will be assigned. »
Wait what rules ? I was so distracted by my own thoughts that I missed most of his speech. Alpha Hunter turned around and began speaking quietly to another tall brown-haired man standing near him. My best guess was that he was their Beta. I was too far to really get a good look, but I couldn’t help but wonder if the Beta was my mate.
I shake my head attempting to get the thought out, I’m just an ordinary wolf, there is no way I would be mated to a Beta, the second in command. I let my eyes wander towards the other representatives from the Dark Moon pack.
There was no way I could tell which one was my mate with the big distance between us. I had to admit they were all very handsome. The Silver Heart pack was a Walmart brand and Alpha Hunter’s pack was like Louis Vuitton when it came to comparing appearances. Although, I never really was one for high brand materials.
I wanted to get a better look at the people standing on the porch of the house, but I didn’t want to willingly move any closer to Alpha Hunter. He may be extremely handsome but- actually now that I take a proper look, he is the most attractive man I have ever seen.
He had brown loose curls that were pushed back as if he kept rolling his hand through them. His tan skin was glowing under the sun, I bet he had small light freckles scattered on his face. I was a sucker for freckles.
Even though he was wearing a slightly loose t-shirt, there was no doubt that underneath his shirt his body was defined in muscles. For a second, I saw him smile at something his Beta had said, even from the distance I could see his sharp canines show.
I bet he just loved using those strong biters to kill his prey, and if stories were not enough, just the power that his wolf radiated was all I needed to know how dangerous he really is.
Before I could even blink, the former Beta of the Silver Moon pack stood up.
« How dare you. How dare you come into my pack, my home, and demand respect ! You get nothing ! You dirty, greedy, evil son of a dog ! »
I had only met Beta Robert once and that was when he welcomed us to the pack, I was truly shocked by the courage he had. Then again, he is facing the strongest Alpha alive so perhaps it was more stupidity than courage.
Beta Robert finished off his rant by jumping up and transforming into his wolf form, running straight at Alpha Hunter.
No one intervened. No one tried to help. It was a lost cause.
The Beta’s wolf was big, much greater than mine, but Alpha Hunter’s strength surpassed him even in his Human form.
The Beta went for a swift attack for the neck, he reached so close, his teeth even grazing Alpha Hunter, but all too fast the Beta whimpered and fell to the floor. Dead.
I knew it before he even slammed against the floor. The scary part of it was that I never even saw Alpha Hunter even move. His actions were so swift, so quick, death was meaningless to him.
I was scared to look up, traumatized by the image of the once strong and admirable Beta now laying lifeless, surrounded in his own blood. Gasps were heard from everywhere as people cried their eyes out, finally breaking from their stoic stance.
« Look at me, » Alpha Hunter demands.
« I do not tolerate disrespect. If in any way I am challenged or threatened or not respected, be certain that this is your fate. »
He raised his arm high in the air.
Not being able to deny him, I look up at the Alpha to see something red, gloppy, and bloody in his hands.
Oh no.
There in Alpha Hunter’s hand was a heart. One of the most important organs in a human or a wolf’s body.
Tears escaped from my eyes at just the sight. I did not know Beta Robert very well and in all honesty, I wasn’t crying for him, as cruel as that sounds.
I was crying for myself, for my mother and sister, for my new friends. I was crying for all of us because looking up at the merciless Alpha, I knew we had met our match.
Alpha Hunter would be the death of us. Literally.
Suddenly, Alpha Hunter’s eyes met mine. Even though he seemed to be meters away, I could see the beautiful emerald sparks in his green eye. Was my eyesight that good or are his eyes just that mesmerizing ?
How he even noticed me from all the rest is a mystery.
Once I matched his gaze, I could not look away. I felt captivated by the powerful Alpha. My mind went fuzzy, and I couldn’t move a muscle.
There he was. My mate.
Alpha Hunter is my mate.
Feeling nauseous and sick all at once, I could feel my stomach drop. It felt like fireworks were going off in my head in celebration of finding my mate, but the fireworks were crashing back down and blowing up in my stomach.
How could this happen ? Why would the universe or any universe for that matter pair me up with a monster ?
That’s exactly what he was.
My mate, Alpha Hunter Rivers, is a monster.
Not being able to breathe, I reached my hand out to my chest and tried taking in the fresh air. This just did not make any sense. I am not strong enough to be the mate of an Alpha, not wise enough, not old enough, not special enough.
Just like that, all the emotions rushed out at once and it consumed me. I could not stop myself from falling over, slamming into another body until finally, my head hit the hard concrete floor.