Tethered to one another

‘Dear mate:

Good morning~

I am in university now…YAY…Did you notice yesterday was a new moon and I prayed to the moon goddess to meet you soon. I am living a better life compared to before. Yeah, I feel lonely but once I meet you everything would be okay. I don’t get abused and I just got myself a new bed with the part-time money I was saving. I left home and won't ever return to that horrible place again so come to me soon so I could leave this place with you.

Love Alexander~

Alexander sighed as he closed his journal while he glanced at the mirror and smiled. He hugged his diary as he kissed it keeping it inside his university bag. He stood up as he checked himself once again and sighed since he was not sure if he looked good or not.

He was a 5’4 ft boy with a round body. His red chubby cheeks defined his face perfectly. His brown curly hair brushed his shoulder with his purple eyes that attracted a lot of attention.

It was Alexander’s first day at university, he topped in his high school thus he got a full-time scholarship at the university which he was extremely happy about.

Alexander set his shoulder-length brown curly hair as he made a top-knot shot while he giggled tugging his hair strands behind his hair. Alexander grabbed his purple bag that was neatly placed in the corner of his 1-bedroom apartment.

“I am leaving” Alexander spoke hoping he one day hears ‘wait for me’ or ‘have a safe trip’ while he walked out of the house. He grabbed his cycle as he paddled towards the university that was far so that is why Alexander had left the house half-hour before.

After paddling for a while Alexander parked his cycle and locked it. He checked his hair as he hummed in approval. He walked inside the university as his mouth dropped while he looked at all the wolves that were either walking in groups or talking.

Alexander's heart started to race faster as he clutched the hem of his oversized green sweater. Alexander walked as he kept his head low feeling shy and nervous like always. He was scared and had no clue what to do when suddenly he hit his head and fell on the floor groaning.

“You okay kiddo?” Someone questioned as Alexander’s ears turned red in embarrassment while he glanced up to see a boy who was about 6 ft tall with black hair and black eyes and by just looking Alexander could tell that the boy is an alpha.

The boy chuckled as he gestured his hand towards Alexander who shyly smiled and took it while the boy helped him stand.

“Names Keith” Keith smiled as he extended his hand towards Alexander who shyly shook his hand.

“My name is Alexander” Keith hummed as he wrapped his arm around Alexander’s shoulder while he started to walk with a very shy yet nervous Alexander next to him.

“Oh, don’t be scared of me because I already have a beautiful mate” Keith smirked as he pointed at a girl with short jet-black hair and hazel green eyes.

“S…She is your mate” Alexander stuttered out in a low voice as he smiled wanting to know the feeling of love as he sighed for the third time.

“Hey, baby” Keith greeted the girl as he kissed her forehead while she smiled hugging him.

“Hi boo” The girl whispered as Alexander kept on staring at them in awe.

“Baby this is Alexander, he bumped into me and fell also he looked lost so I brought him with me” Keith laughed as he pinched Alexander’s cheek who giggled knowing it was true.

“I am sorry for bumping into you also you both look lovely together” Alexander smiled as the girl took a step forward towards Alexander scaring him.

“My name is Crystal” Crystal spoke as she extended her hand smirking while Alexander shook her hand as well happily while he spoke, “Oh, wow what a pretty name” which made Crystal giggle.

“I am an alpha” Crystal spoke proudly as she winked at Alexander who was surprised seeing two alpha mates as he questioned “Really?” all surprised.

“Yeah, what about you?” Crystal questioned as she closed her locker while she locked it giving one key to Keith who took out his other keys and hung with it.

“I am an omega” Alexander closed his eyes hoping no hatred comments get passed to him as this has always happened to him since he was little.

“Male omegas in wolves are quite rare” Keith spoke as he walked towards his class while Alexander stuttered out “Y-yeah” all scared while he made sure not to cry.

“Oh, you don’t have to be scared because my mate and I think that no matter the gender, omegas should be treasured and loved” Crystal spoke as she patted Alexander’s head who glanced up at them surprised.

“Really? But you are both are alphas so why is your thinking like this?” Alexander questioned all puzzled since he was abused by his alpha dad and beta mom since he was little until he turned 18 and left home but still got bullied in school.

“Kiddo, we might be alpha wolves but, in the end, you are someone’s mate and I have to protect you till you are next to your mate who can save you” Keith spoke as he bent to Alexander’s level which made Alexander smile.

“Besides we are friends” Crystal winked at Alexander while she stood infront of the class where she was going to get her first lecture.

“Thank you” Alexander thanked them since Keith and Crystal didn’t know that they were Alexander’s first friends.

“No probs kiddo” Keith chuckled as he gave Crystal’s bag to her.

“Oh, that reminds me do you know where your first lecture is?” Crystal questioned as Alexander shyly shook his head while he gave his schedule to Crystal as she checked it with Keith.

“Oh, you have art class first” Crystal spoke as Keith thought for a moment.

“I will message Rei and I am sure he would help you” Keith now spoke as he took out his mobile while he messaged his beta named Rei.

“Who is that?” Alexander questioned a bit confused as Crystal hugged Alexander from the back since she suddenly started to love and adore him because she loved omegas a lot regardless of their gender.

“He is one of my friends. He is a beta and he takes art class with Ruby who is also a beta. They are childhood friends” Keith explained as he kept his mobile in his pocket while he leaned against the wall.

“That’s nice but are you sure that they wouldn’t mind?” Alexander questioned as he was getting more comfortable around Crystal and Keith even though he feared alpha wolves.

“If he minds then I will slap Rei’s face besides he is my best friend as well” Keith shrugged his shoulder as he laughed making Crystal laugh as well.

“I feel as if I am annoying you guys” Alexander spoke in a low voice as he felt guilty that Crystal and Keith were standing and waiting while they were making sure Alexander reaches his class on time also without any trouble.

“No, you are not. I find you quite cute and adorable” Crystal giggled out as she kept on hugging Alexander while Keith didn’t mind at all knowing that his mate belonged to him and he trusted her blindly.

“Thank you” Alexander shyly spoke as he adjusted his round glasses on his tiny button nose.

“Oh, here he is” Keith stood straight as he waved at Rei who huffed as he bent down and kept his hands on his knees while he took deep breaths.

“S…Sorry guys I am late” Rei huffed out as he now stood straight when his eyes landed on Alexander so he just stared at him all confused.

“Where is Ruby?” Crystal questioned as Rei broke the stare and answered Crystal “She is in the class. I was there as well but your message said that it’s important and we need to meet near Crystal’s first-class” while Crystal just nodded her head understandingly.

“This is Alexander and Alexander this is Rei” Crystal introduced them as Alexander bowed his head a little while Rei smiled at him.

“Rei, please take care of Alexander. He is an omega also we seriously like him so take him to your class” Keith spoke sternly as Rei chuckled while he nodded his head agreeing.

“Sure bro. Let’s go Alexander” Rei spoke as he smiled at Alexander and took his bag from him while Alexander glanced at Crystal and Keith who smiled at Alexander.

“Y-Yeah. Bye Crystal bye Keith” Alexander waved at Crystal and Keith waved back at him.

“Rei, give our numbers to Alexander as well” Crystal spoke as Rei nodded his head as he spoke “Yes crystal” while he walked away with Alexander next to him.

Keith and Crystal knew that they couldn’t change destiny even though they were childhood friends so they accepted what the moon goddess gave them and now they were living a happy life while they were completing their studies so they could start their own family soon just like their parents.

The world full of wolves and humans had no hierarchy. They all lived happily together minding their own business. There were normal business and power but, in the end, they were all like normal citizens.

Wolves lived openly and in harmony, they also went to the same school as humans and studied with them.

The wolves weren’t allowed to attack any humans no matter the circumstances besides many humans and wolves had mated as well before. Humans and wolves were now living in peace together since many wolves could have human mates thus, they respected them and loved them even cherished them just like how the humans did.

If a wolf had a human mate, their mate’s name would get engraved on their 16th birthday on their wrist whereas if a wolf had a wolf mate, their mate’s name would get engraved as a tattoo right under their collarbone on their 16th birthday as well.

As soon as the wolf hits the 16th age, he could transform into a half hybrid wolf or a full wolf and that night a tattoo either appears on their wrist or under their collarbone where they could know the name of their fated pair.

Humans don’t get their mate's name engraved on their skin. Also, wolves can smell their mates’ scent and communicate through mind link, unlike humans. Wolves also have ranks starting from Alpha, Beta, Delta, and in the end omega which is considered the lowest rank thus in a few places’ omegas don’t get treated well while in some they are treasured like gems.

“I will give you my number and all of our friends' numbers also I will drop you in your next classroom” Rei spoke which brought Alexander back from his thoughts as he whispered shyly “Thank you and you are very kind” which made Rei laugh.

“No worries besides you look the type to get easily bullied” Rei shrugged his shoulder while Alexander sighed out “I guess so” all sad.

Rei opened the door for Alexander as they both walked in while Rei walked towards his seat at the top and in the middle where Ruby was waiting for him.

“Where the hell did you go?” Ruby suddenly scolded when she saw a small boy hide behind Rei.

“Oh Ruby, this is Alexander. He is Crystal and Keith’s friend” Rei introduced as he stepped aside and gently pushed Alexander forward who smiled at Ruby.

“Hi there you are so adorable and little” Ruby giggled out as she patted the space next to her while she spoke “Come on sit with us” Alexander sat next to Ruby while Rei sat on the other side of Ruby.

“By the way Alexander can you give me your mobile? I will save our numbers” Rei questioned as Alexander took out his mobile that he got as a gift from his colleagues at the part-time job.

“The teacher will be here soon and I heard she is really nice also she is a human” Ruby rested her back as she took out her pencil box and books.

“Your mate is a human?” Alexander suddenly questioned as he kept his hand on his mouth all embarrassed.

“How did you know?” Ruby questioned suspiciously while she glanced at Rei who shrugged not knowing.

“Y…Your wrist” Alexander shyly stuttered out as Ruby made an ‘oh’ face realizing her mistake that she was doubting an innocent boy for no reason.

“Yeah, my mate’s name is Maya and she is in 2nd year unlike me who is stuck in 1st year” Ruby cried out as she rested her head on the table sadly.

“T…That’s okay at least you have met your mate” Alexander tried cheering her up while she sat up straight and hummed “I agree with that” which made Alexander smile at her.

“What about you Rei?” Alexander now questioned seeing no name on his wrist while he took his mobile that Rei was giving back.

“Oh, my mate is an omega” Rei spoke as found alpha, omegas, and beta normal since he was a beta also the fact that he believed in equality and preferred staying how humans stay.

“CAN I MEET HER!?” Alexander half-yelled excited when Alexander felt eyes on him so he sat back still and tried to hide by shrinking in the seat.

“Woah calm down lil boy. She got no classes in the morning so you can meet her around 12” Rei laughed out as he pointed glanced at the time and hummed.

“You don’t mind?” Alexander questioned all confused knowing that mates were very possessive over their other halves.

“Nope because I can feel a safe aura around you” Rei really didn’t care plus he could tell Alexander was a kind and loving boy who just wanted to be friends with another omega.

“What about you Alexander? Who is your mate?” Ruby questioned while made Alexander’s smile turn into a frown.

“Well, my mate is a wolf but I didn’t meet him yet” Alexander sighed sadly while Ruby rubbed his back knowing the feeling of finding your mate so late.

“That’s okay we are sure you will meet him” Ruby smiled as she cheered Alexander who hummed as he nodded his head when the teacher walked in as she started to write the work they would be doing today on the whiteboard.

Alexander kept on starring at the whiteboard as he took out his rough book and pen while he copied everything on it.

Alexander listened to the teacher who told them a story about one of the famous artists. Rei suddenly yawned as Ruby smacked the back of his head telling him to concentrate which made Alexander giggle.

The room was now quiet as everyone enjoyed the lecture their teacher was giving them while Alexander kept on doodling his mate’s name on his rough notebook hoping that his love life starts soon.

*******

Alexander felt tired as it was 8 PM and his shift just ended. He was walking back home while he felt the presence of someone following him again but he ignored it while he took out his mobile and pretended to call his mate even though he never met his mate or knew him.

The only thing Alexander knew about his mate was his name, Jace. Alexander kept the mobile back in his bag as he wore his headphones while he pretended to talk to Jace hoping one day his mate takes him back home.

Alexander sighed after a while when he was at a crowded place. He shook his head as he glanced back to see no one which made him annoyed.

“What the hell? Why follow me?” Alexander whispered to himself as he quickly went back home.

The cold breeze was hitting his face as he felt free and happy. He loved his life and enjoyed it after he left home but he missed his family. He missed his older siblings; he missed his parents.

“Jace” Alexander whispered as he unlocked the door of his house while he entered inside feeling all tired and sore. He quickly took a shower and changed into his pajamas while he heated the left-over food and sat on the floor.

The cold wind that was entering his room through the window made Alexander feel relaxed. He smiled as he opened his books and started to do his assignments while he ate his dinner since he preferred going to bed around 11.

Alexander closed his books after some time to see it was 11:30 which made him yawn since it was way past his bedtime.

He stood up and cleaned his room and dishes while he set his bag for the next day while he went to the washroom to do his nightly routine. Alexander walked out of the washroom after 10 minutes while he went to bed and took out his diary, he wrote to his mate every morning and night.

Alexander smiled as he brushed his hand on the dairy where his mate’s name was written while he giggled and opened the page where he wrote morning’s dairy.

‘My lovely mate Jace~

I made few friends today and they were all very nice. Two of them are betas and one of them is an omega and the other a human but what surprises me is that two of them are alphas but they are so different from all the alphas I have known. Are you an alpha? Or a beta? Maybe an omega like me? But whatever I will love you no matter what is your rank in the wolves. I am happy that at least I know your name and that you are a wolf. I hope I meet you soon so we can have our own story. A story that we will start and only we will end.

Love you, my fated pair,

Good night

Your Alexander.