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Tonight, one of the coldest nights of the year and the night of the blood moon, July 27th this will be one of the longest lunar eclipses. It is foretold that every wolf on this night will find their mate within the week. Alpha Dominic Thunders looks up at the sky and lets out a long sigh “Yeah like there is a chance in hell I will find her.” He says his thoughts aloud, his beta and best friend Chris puts a hand on Dominic’s shoulder “don’t worry bro, I am sure this year you will find her.”
Dominic’s P.O.V
I look at my best friend and smile, it's easy for him to say that I will find my mate. Three years ago, on the last blood moon he found his mate Sammy while we were visiting a neighbouring pack to help them deal with a rogue problem. Don’t get me wrong I am happy for my best friend, but I wish I too had someone to hold and call my own, a twenty-four-year-old werewolf Alpha male who is unmated with growing responsibilities, this should not be the case, most Alpha or male wolves in general find their mates as soon as their first shift is complete, my first shift was when I was seventeen; since then I have been without a mate, yeah, occasional hook-up’s and some relationships that never lasted two months, but that was now the least of my concerns.
Two weeks ago my father told me he was stepping down from his position as Alpha of our pack to spend more time with my mother, since then I have been preparing to take over the empire, our pack spans across the whole of KZN North. It takes up most of my time to run the notorious Red Moon pack in the Country, during my spare time I go and play cricket and I was able to take weeks off away from the pack to play as a normal “human” athletic champion for my teams. Not to boast or anything like that, but I’m a damn good sportsman. Now, it is all changing as the pack work consumes me. I have realized that my responsibilities and duties call me to tend to the pack and training of my warriors and hunters. I look up at the sky. The eclipse will start soon, my abilities will heighten, tonight is the night most of the wolves will change for the first time. This is also the moon where the moon goddess will answer our every wish and prayer. I go into my room and showered up.
I heard my phone buzz for the umpteenth time and look at the name, I curse under my breathe “stupid bimbo. I told her I will call her” she was just a good lay and I needed to calm my raging hormones and relieve some stress. The beast within my head chuckles “ Yeah, keep telling yourself that bro, you were just drunk and horny”, I yell back at him internally “ Shut up Striker” I block him out of my mind, can’t deny it though my wolf was right. Taking on the Alpha position without my mate is taking its toll on me and I needed to let off some steam. I had walked into the bar after a long day of meetings with other pack alpha’s and their daughters in the hope that I might find my mate, I was growing desperate but also tired, they all wanted my title not me. Out of nowhere, this tall; slender red head approaches me, her green eyes lined with eyeliner and her lips of dark red lipstick, she walked up to me and we had one too many drinks and the next thing I knew I was rearranging her insides in the hotel room, come to think of it, it could have been better, but she was human, if I unleashed my full strength on her I would have killed her in that hotel room. My phone rang again, I picked up, furious this time because I made it clear that we would be nothing more than that one-night stand or an occasional hook up! “Did I not make it clear to you that I would call you?” there was a slight whimper on the other side and next thing “Don’t ever call me! I told you I love you!” I pinch the bridge of my nose with my fore finger and thumb, letting out a deep sigh of relief as she cut the call. At least I won’t hear from that psycho woman again.
I slip on my denim jeans and white t-shirt, heading out to the back where everyone was gathering, waiting eagerly for the eclipse to start. The little pups were playing, and the younger adults were getting ready for their first shift, every wolf shift for the first time between sixteen to eighteen years of age. I was going to shift with them and mind link them to keep going and pushing through the pain, even for born werewolves; the pain was excruciating, but after that it was easy to shift when you wanted to, we never needed to wait for a full moon unless it was your first shift, the full moon gave you the strength to push through. I am adored by my pack and I love them and lead them with pride. There isn’t a battle we haven’t won. I have the best warriors, scouts, trackers, and guards at my side. I look up at the moon, the ring is present. The eclipse is about to start.
Athena’s P.O.VNot again! I hear my father whining to my mother about how “out of control” I am and that he is against me assuming the position of Alpha Female of our pack. My mother is the peaceful Alpha female of our see
Tonight, is the night Athena and Dominic will make the same wish, their hearts are connected. The fates designed; the moon aligned. The lives of these fated mates are about to change; their paths are about to cross. The powerful, playboy Alpha Dominic Thunders will meet his feisty mate Athena Breeze, Alpha female and lead pack warrior who is ready to reject him on sight, or will she have a change of heart?Dominic’s P.O.V
Dominic’s P.O.VI get home after a long damn day; it’s been a while since I’ve checked my social media. I scroll onto Instagram and come across a girl… correction more like a beautiful young lady now on my Instagram suggestions. I decide to follow, I know full well who she is and that our packs are in the process of forming an alliance, some casual flirting would not hurt, My my… Athena Breeze the gir
The weeks leading up to the crowning ceremony of Dominic was smooth and the feelings between Athena and Dominic had been growing, bot unaware of what tonight will hold in store for them as individuals, their packs and most importantly their relationship as fated mates.Athena’s P.O.V
Dominic’s P.O.V“I hate formal”, I huffed as I get out the shower, I wipe my body down and style my hair a little combed over, too combed over is not my style. I put my cologne on and slip my crisp white shirt on and my black suit follows, I adjust my cufflinks and sleeves now for the tie. I have no idea why my mother picked out a blood red tie for me, maybe to celebrate the power the blood moon gave us last week, many of our young pack members shifted successfully under my leadership. I put my tie on and feeling satisfied I head down to the great hall, put on my mask, and start mingling with the guests that have already arrived. Just then the doors open and I feel Striker stir in me, the hairs on my skin rise giving me goosebumps as the most intoxicating scent hits my nose the smell of a woodsy scent mixed with a subtle hint of jasmine, my head snaps in the direction of the scent and I see the most beautiful sight, like the moon goddess herself has sent her own child down to the earth
Athena’s P.O.VThe time was approaching fast, my heart was beating faster, my palms sweaty, was I ready to see the man behind the mask? Was I ready to settle down? I had so many questions running through my head, I downed one glass of champagne after another. You see werewolves do not get drunk ever, however we have special “suppliers” to say the least that supply us with what we need for a party or any social even
Athena’s P.O.VI lay in bed and think to myself, it’s been 2 weeks and finally I can catch a break from all that training, who knew a new look on life and work in the middle-east would be so challenging, even if you’re not human. I look at the time and reply to Dominic’s messages…. Yeah, we still talk and his a total charmer but I still do not believe we are made for each other.
Dominic’s P.O.VIt has been two weeks and still no one knows where Athena left to and I have not stepped out of my study since, all her mother told me is that Athena is a free spirit and she is strong headed. She does what she wants when she wants and will not settle until she is satisfied and that I should leave her family alone regarding this matter. Those last words sent Striker and I over the edge and we would have destroy