Chapter 4 Time will tell 7 years later.

"Remember, everything must be perfect for welcoming the Alpha King and his family," my mother said excitedly.

"Mom, what's all the fuss," I asked her as I threw myself on one of the apples on the table, which was so well prepared.

"! Arya!"

"It's just an apple, mom," I said as I smiled at her for messing up her very fancy arrangement on the table.

"I hope you're ready in time; I don't want you to be late for us to welcome our guests."

"This is all just because Kaleb and my uncles are coming; I thought it would be something casual," I said as I kept dancing around the table like crazy, moving everything around me, I knew it drove my mother crazy.

"Arya Knox could you hold still for a few seconds and this, "my mother said as she removed one of the glasses from my hand, " It's not because of them but because the Royal family is coming."

"! The Alpha King! With Luna Leonora, Lanox and Elora?" I said excitedly.

"Exactly, so I expect you to be on your best behavior as always."

"It's been so long since I've seen Lanox and Elora; I think the last time was when I was like 4 years old, I heard around that he hangs out from party to party and is quite the playboy, for a change, what's in store for us when he's the Alpha King," I said rolling my eyes.

"Besides, Elora has never been to my liking, and I'm sure she can't stand me either, we've only met once, at a dance organized at the packhouse, and the truth is she's obnoxious."

"Young lady! that is something that is not of our interest, what he does or doesn't do with his life, your father and the Alpha King have to discuss some matters about the Coven and some training that will take place in Paris with part of the royal pack".

"Wow, how interesting; what if the training we have here is boring for Lanox, who has to go all the way to Paris?"

"Of course not, Arya, our warriors are the best trained, but you know that in the Coven, it is at another level if you knew the wonders that Faith has achieved..." said my mother without finishing that sentence.

"Haaaa, I see that's why dad keeps going to Paris, and when he comes back, he just keeps talking about how wonderful and strong Faith is, how she trains, how fast she is, how she has progressed in magic, how changed she is and how proud he is of her," I said with envy in my voice.

"Arya, that is not true, we are both proud of you, but you must understand that she has not had the same opportunities as you, she has been very strong despite everything, if only you will talk to her, you can't see each other physically, but you could video call her, she always asks about you she misses you so much," mama said looking at me.

"I will think about it, but she must not be so lonely, since dad spends all his time with her, even when he is here, he only talks about Faith; it seems like I don't exist," I said. All these years, it was the truth, even though I tried my best to be the best warrior at a young age. I was very good; I was never that good with my sister, and dad always took care of reminding me of that.

"What do you say we drop that subject and go get ready? And it shouldn't be long now," mom said, and I just nodded my head and went up to my room.

The packhouse is pretty big; my parents live on the top floor, just for the alpha and his family. The second floor is for the Beta Connor and his son Jackson; it’s just the two of them after the death of his wife giving birth to Jackson.

"Jackson!" he is pretty handsome. He has blue eyes and long coal dark hair; he and I train together, someday he will be my Beta, as I will take command of our pack, and truth be told, I am not uncomfortable having him by my side.

I know he likes me, and very much, during our sparring sessions on more than one occasion, he has touched me in a way that only my mate should touch me; we have not done anything beyond simple pleasure play, but I know he is dying to make me his.

I'm in my bedroom taking a bath. When I get out, I cover my body with a towel that doesn't leave much to the imagination; I go out to my closet and take a mint green dress that matches my eyes perfectly; it’s tight at my waist, and with some small straps, the skirt is bulky a little short. Still, I think it will look great on me.

I grab the dress and walk out of the closet; when I bring my hand to my heart from shock, to see that Jackson is lying on my bed, looking at me lustfully.

"What are you doing in my room? Didn’t someone teach you to knock before coming in," I said, annoyed ignoring him; this wasn't the first time he surprised me in my bedroom, and the truth is that I didn’t mind him doing it; on the contrary, I enjoy it.

However, this is not the best time for our dirty games.

"You don't fool me; you’ve never complained when I do it at night, to be with you," he said with an arrogant smile as he continued to devour me with his eyes.

"Jackson, I'm not for your games; I have to be ready to receive my parents' guests, so you'd better go," I said, ignoring him and dropped the towel covering me to the floor; I knew he wouldn't resist, and I enjoyed making him suffer, that he wanted me madly because he knew, I wouldn't be his until I decided.

I love having that power over him, and I enjoyed it.

Jackson got up from my bed and approached me slowly as I tried to zipper up my dress, which was already covering my body.

He came so close that I could feel his breath on my neck as his lips ran over me, causing my skin to bristle, "Let me help you," he said in a rather sensual voice.

His hands took the zipper of my dress. While he was pulling it up, his fingers were brushing the skin of my back until he finally embraced me, kissing my lips with lust. Still, I did not let that escalate, and I pushed him away from me.

"Who gave you the right to take me that way? I’m not yours, don't forget," I said determinedly, raising my eyebrow and turned away, ignoring him.

"Now go, I don't want you to be seen leaving my chamber, and I expect you to behave yourself at dinner," I said seriously, looking at him.

"As you say, Arya, but don't be fooled, you will always come back to my arms, and you know that perfectly well, only I make you feel like a woman," Jackson said and walked away.

"I hate that he is right; with him, I can be free, be who I really am, but today that Arya is behind me, today I will be the Princess that daddy and mommy want so much, the replacement and the copy of Faith." 

"Finally, we have arrived; the trip took forever; I didn't think it would rain so much; the way back will be dangerous." Said my mother Luna Leonora.

"Don't worry, Luna, in that case, we can stay; I’m sure Maximo and Hannia will be happy to welcome us," said my father, the Alpha King.

While I was listening to them I remembered the last time I was in these lands, it was 7 years ago and to my mind came to the image of that little girl with blonde hair and those beautiful grey eyes; I still remember her as if it was yesterday and I don't understand why I was so shocked by that little girl.

"! Lanox! Lanox! You're still distracted again," I heard my mother say.

"I'm sorry, mom, what were you saying.”

"That it's about time they start looking for your mate, you are 22 years old, and soon you will be the Alpha King, and you need your Queen by your side because your father is not getting any younger," mom said, causing a smile on my face and dad's displeasure to hear her.

"Thank you for what I get; you just implied that I am already old; you weren't saying that last night we were......" Said my father, and I didn't let him finish that sentence, or I would be traumatized for life.

"No, please don't do it again; just because I'm an adult doesn't mean I'm not uncomfortable with your sex talks with each other."

"I'm sorry, honey, no more inappropriate talk, to I promise."

"I'd really hate to be in your shoes, little brother; that’s exhausting; even though I've been to several balls, I haven't found him, but I know he'll come," said Elora.

After a long drive, we have arrived at Blue Mountain Pack; as expected, Alpha Maximo and Luna Hannia were already at the main entrance of the packhouse waiting for us.

"Welcome, we were expecting you hours ago," Luna Hannia said.

I got out of the car and extended my hand to help my mother while dad was already shaking hands with Alpha Maximo.

"The weather is foul; I’m afraid it will be dangerous on the way back," said my father.

"That's why we have asked for the guest rooms to be ready, your room will be in the guest area, and Lanox, as I know you,u like to have your own space, we set up a cabin nearby for you to be more comfortable," said Alpha Maximo.

"Thank you. I appreciate it."

"Elora, God, you are huge and getting more and more beautiful," said Luna Hannia.

"Thank you, how nice of you to be always so lovely," replied my sister." replied my sister.

"Maximo, let me introduce you to my Beta Connor," said Maximo.

"Highness, a pleasure," said Beta Connor.

"Likewise Beta Connor"

"And this is my son Jackson, who will be the next Beta of our pack," he said proudly; I could see that for him, his son was his pride, and I don't doubt it he was a boy who looked my age, not as tall as me. Still, he looked strong and determined in character, he shook my hand tightly, and I could sense that he was not intimidated by my title.

"Please come in," said Luna Hannia, and we all entered the packhouse.

While the Alphas and Lunas, as I call them, were chatting about some situations with rogues that have arisen in the neighboring clans and fashion trends, I wandered a bit away. I found myself in a room that seemed to be made like a family room.

Upon entering, Still, I could perceive a strange, delicious scent, but intoxicating simultaneously; it was vanilla and jasmine; I remember that I had sensed that scent years ago, but it could not be possible.

My wolf Lance was restless and screamed in my mind in desperation, "Mate! Mate! I looked around and saw a picture on the fireplace, and I couldn't believe my eyes.

It was her, the little girl that captivated my heart 7 years ago; I took the picture in my hands and stared at her face; she was so beautiful I couldn't believe I had found her, and destiny was really bringing us together again.

Who are you beautiful?" I said out loud, thinking I was alone when I heard some footsteps approaching me, "The girl in that picture is me," said a lovely voice that made me get excited, and my wolf was jumping with joy in my mind, "Mate! It's mate," he kept saying.

I turned my face, and I could see that she, too, was shocked by our encounter and the next word that came from her delicious lips aroused me even more.

"! MATE!" said the most beautiful creature I had ever seen in my life, a woman that was seeing her in front of me; I already desired her and wanted to make her mine.

"! MINE!" I said in a possessive way, with my wolf trying to come to the surface, and she smiled as she heard me.

"COMPLETELY MINE!"