The Lycans
It's a complete waste of time.
No matter how many times we pass by the unmated she-wolves that gather here, we are still unable to detect the scent of our mates among them. Our heightened senses would quickly pick up any indication if one of these young women had been near them.
And that is not the case with any of them, the faint scent that we observed on the two fleeing she-wolves is not from Crescent Moon. One hundred percent sure about that. Our women are not from this pack, we have to look for them elsewhere.
"Alpha Dimitri, is there another pack in the immediate area?" my Lycan wolf Xan questioned, unfriendly. His mood has been at an all-time low since we lost our mate in the woods. And now that he can't find her here, he could easily turn into a violent beast. Only the Alpha doesn't seem to notice that.
The man conveniently ignores the danger emanating from me. He's so focused on the benefits if our mates turn out to be from his pack. He is already rubbing his hands at the prospect of being linked to The Royal Kingdom as it would mean a huge upgrade for both him personally and his pack. This young Alpha has just taken over the position from his father and now has to prove to his pack that he's capable of increasing its numbers and influence, this is an excellent opportunity.
“Sorry, my prince. We are the only ones in this region. The next pack is almost two hundred kilometers away behind the nature reserve beside us," he answered apologetically. "The women you're looking for must be from our pack, there's no other way. Have you already met my sisters?” he asks, eyes glistening.
I cast a look of despair at Herod.
By the Moon Goddess, spare us those empty-headed Alpha females as mates for us.
When we arrived here yesterday, they were the first ones we met as we entered the pack house. They practically threw themselves into our arms without any reservations - shamelessly so! Although I would have eagerly taken advantage of that under normal circumstances, my usually horny wolf Xan was not in the mood for some reason. And now I understand why: he sensed an important event was imminent. In fact, long before laying eyes on her, Xan had already detected our mate's presence within close proximity to us.
Herod makes a stinky face, also not keen on the idea of meeting the Alpha sisters. He and his wolf, Xin, also dislike those cheap she-wolves.
“Are there rogues in the area then?” I ask again. “Because strangely enough, their scent was very light as if they weren't pack wolves. They were only present during the rituals, we did not see them when we arrived or at the pre-festivals. Besides, they ran towards the forest and not to the residential area of the pack.”
Before I even finish speaking, he shakes his head resolutely.
"No, prince, that can never be the case. Rogues do not dare come within ten miles of our borders. My father took care of that during his reign," he proudly claims. "Crescent Moon is known for the way we tackle threats, we are not very lenient."
Standing tall with my hands on my hips, I take another glance at the dozen she-wolves knelt before us. Each one eagerly awaits to find out whether they'll be our fated or chosen one.
'They are not here, human. I've told you that for the umpteenth time,' my wolf growls in my mind. "Let's get out of here and look for them in the woods once more."
That's actually stating the obvious since we can’t find the girls here. Last night I couldn't sleep a wink. He kept insisting that we should look for our mate instead of wasting time in bed.
And when I didn't make a move to get out from under the covers, he bombarded my mind with all kinds of hot sex positions involving our black-haired mate moaning in ecstasy and other such images that made my body glow with insatiable desire. After several hours, it became too much for me and I had no choice but to go into the bathroom to take care of myself.
Herod had urged me not to hunt our mates, he feared that this would make them even more skittish. We would approach them calmly and persuade them to accept us and come home with us. My brother, being the romantic among us, suggested showering them with flowers and chocolates and taking them out on a date until the mate bond was properly established.
“Herod, let's go back where we lost sight of them yesterday. Maybe we'll find new tracks,” I suggest to my twin brother. He nods and turns his back to the still bowing, excited girls. When I notice that Alpha Dimitri instructs his Head Warrior to follow us at an appropriate distance, I stop him.
“No, Alpha, this is a private matter and we don't want any witnesses,” I tell him. “We'll be back in a few hours, regardless of whether or not we find them.”
We decided to go with one of the vehicles we arrived in Crescent Moon with. Our own Chief Warrior, our best friend Walter, comes with us.
“Harad, there were two women. One was white blonde and the other black haired. On which one did Xan lay his claim?” my brother asks me.
His question takes me off guard, I hadn't thought of that before. I think back to the moment when I noticed the light scent and my wolf went crazy with joy.
‘Xan?’ I reach out to my wolf for an answer.
However, he remains silent, even after I ask him for an explanation again. Ultimately, I have no choice but to express my doubts to Herod.
"I do not know. I asked him, but he kept quiet as this is his best secret," I answered while rolling my eyes. "And you? Which one did Xin choose?"
Maybe here I will get the answer that my wolf withholds from me. If Herod's wolf chooses one of the girls, then the remaining one must be mine. However, to my disappointment, he merely shrugs his shoulders.
“No explanation here either,” he groans discontented. “Our wolves don't really cooperate. I guess we'll just have to wait until we meet them again. Then these beasts will no longer be able to remain silent.”
As we make the drive to where we last saw our mates, I wonder what's going on with Xan. He was so ecstatic to have finally discovered the girl we will hold dear to us. We waited for her for two years, the Kingdom had already started to think we would stay mateless. These worried looks from everywhere were annoying me; it was as if Herod and I were getting old, and there was no time left to find them.
Just a little longer, and we can present our girls to all those evil wishers.
In the few minutes that I was able to observe them before they disappeared, I could see that both of them were very beautiful women. I am just wondering which one is my mate. Usually, I prefer black-haired ones, but my mate would be perfect with any hair color.
I accept her as she is; she is mine, gifted by the Moon Goddess. I am going to love and cherish her, making her the happiest mated she-wolf in the world.
Selene is my witness; I promise!..
Prince Harad's POVWe shift into our massive wolf the moment we arrive at the location.Our beasts possess the natural ability to detect our mates with the utmost accuracy, as their scent was not that strong. We sprint onto the same route, it led us through an untamed jungle featuring rugged canyons and steep ravines.This region is familiar to us since we explored it thoroughly just yesterday; however, there's still a chance that the girls may have returned and left clues for us to follow.The mere thought that the possibility exists for me to meet her again today lifts my spirits.If only she hadn't fled, we would be on our way to the Kingdom by now. I can envision my mother's happiness, she will be overjoyed to finally have two more women in our household again. She has been looking forward to us having mates for so long.But then we are confronted with an unforeseen presence that triggers our doubts. Something is so off here. We shift right back."Herod, am I hallu
Prince Harad's POVWe cruise through the streets of Human Town.As the day rolls on, the streets pulse with activity.Along with humans, I can sense several werewolves from Crescent Moon as well as some from other packs. The latter are probably on their way to larger cities.This city is well organized. Each avenue, boulevard, and street has been thoughtfully sectioned off to provide specialized services. We are now driving towards the neighborhood where a variety of traditional dishes from all around the world are offered.We just can't decide from the vast array of flavors, there are delicious Italian dishes, soul-warming African stews, sophisticated French dishes and tasty Caribbean flavors. Moreover, there is a hoist of fast-food chains as well in this area. In any case, it smells amazingly good here, my mouth is already watering.And then it catches my eye, it stands there all big and flashy. Stan's Fast Food and More.I just cannot resist staring at the name disp
Still Prince Harad's POV When our eyes meet, something shifts within me.It's as though my existence gained more significance, no matter what responsibilities I hold in the Kingdom. The breathtaking woman standing before me appears so deserving of my protection, attention and affection.After a few moments had passed, I lowered my gaze towards her perfectly shaped nose and then onto those lips that captured my interest so well. Goddess! I would give anything to lose myself in that mouth, to taste it and play with those luscious lips. I yearn to take them between mine, giving into temptation as my tongue runs over my upper lip before softly sucking on it for a moment. My mind is racing but the overwhelming desire burns deep within me, never before have I felt this way about another woman. Here stands a breathtaking creation of the Moon Goddess, personally molded with great passion into this exquisite piece of art.I want her
Prince Herod's POV Harad swaggered over to the raven-haired beauty, while I tended to the blonde.I had a hunch that he'd go for her, she was undeniably his kind of woman. Dark beauties have always been his weakness and this enchantress held all the qualities my brother looked for in women.She has the air of leadership that is common among Alpha werewolves. These leaders are born with a natural ability to command unwavering loyalty and dedication from those under their authority. Unlike my brother, I am absolutely smitten with blondes and this one was the perfect one.The woman before me emits a practical, yet gentle aura, her eyes sparkle sweetly and patiently. In contrast to the loudly energetic girl beside her, she exudes a subtle calmness that is attractive in its own right.As I draw closer, the first thing I notice is her scent. No, it's not the same as our mates. This tantalizing blend of fresh herbs from nature has my wolf greedi
Again Prince Herod's POV "Harad, there's something serious happening," I whispered in a state of shock as I returned to my seat. "Her name is Xanna and you won't believe it but I actually considered marking her as my own despite not being her mate!" Miserably, I rest my head in my hands. I still couldn't get over the fact that I even entertained the thought of wanting to keep the woman I just met with me forever. This is like cheating on my mate, my thoughts are unacceptable. I already have a mate, for God's sake!“What's happening to me? I promised myself that I would be faithful to my fated when I met her. And here I am, barely a day after discovering her, I'm already unfaithful to her with a she-wolf I met just an hour ago,” I groaned in agony. "The worst part is that I knew all that as I stood there with Xanna. But my desire to ask her to wait for me after work outweighed any rational thinking. To make matt
Alpha Female Cissy's POV Without a doubt, Harad is exceptionally good looking. His sapphire eyes tried to delve deep into my soul, causing me to panic for a moment. I started to feel as though the new potion has failed and he became aware I was his fated mate. Until he touched my hands. I knew it was a test and luckily, it ended well. There were no sparks or shocks, only a light pull that could still be resisted. But I couldn't avoid getting wet between my legs. I discerned from the flicker in his eyes that he had sensed my arousal. He didn't beat around the bush and immediately arranged an appointment with me. Well, don't worry, talking hasn't killed anyone yet. He mentioned that he was staying in Crescent Moon, which disgusted me for a minute. After helping the other customers, I turn to Xanna. Herod just walked away, back to the two at the table. It's obvious that my friend is head over heels in lov
Alpha Female Cissy's POV still When I stepped out of the staff exit, Harad was already waiting there. He leaned against a shiny Maserati, the car screamed all wealth. As he approached me and extended his hand, I put mine in with a smile, relieved that there was still no hint of the mate bond between us. But again, his captivating eyes stirred up feelings of excitement inside me, and those lips, goodness, they could tempt the heavens themselves to sin. I refrained from expressing my thoughts, as any complications at this point would not be ideal for me. “Beauty, I finally have you to myself,” he whispers huskily as he leans me against the vehicle, his hands on either side of me. I held onto his shoulders while we stood intimately close together. “Ever since I saw you, I felt attracted to you. You smell like the vibrant Neem tree blooms that flourish in my garden during summer," he confesses in a hushed voice. "Have you eaten yet? I
Now Prince Harad's POVMy heart is pounding in my chest with such intensity that I fear it will jump out at any moment as she bursts into a hearty laugh at my proposal.I expected worse, a stinging slap in the face, tears of humiliation or intimidating threats. But I never thought Cissy would laugh at me to my face. I sit here and watch her collapse onto the table trying to regain composure, taking deep breaths through chuckles and giggles. I patiently wait for her to compose herself once more and reveal the reason behind her amusement, as well as confirm if she is on board with our plans. Goddess knows that there's a mutual attraction between us, so we could have a lot of fun together.Her lustrous raven hair scatters over the table as almond-shaped eyes close from laughing too hard, tears even dripping from their corners. But before that happens, a shrill scream resounds close to us.Cissy's head jerks up and I too turn in the direction the sound is coming from. In a cabana abou