MINE
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Balthazar's POV
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"Penny for your thoughts." I heard Phoebe say. She was already so close to me and I didn't notice
"Phoebe!, I didn't hear you come in," I replied and gave her a weak smile.
"You have always been able to catch my scent miles away; are you okay." She sounded concerned.
"Seat with me." I gestured towards an empty seat beside me. "Now tell me how was your day."
"Same as always, today was a bit slow though."
"Some days are like that, the important thing here is to enjoy your work," I replied. Reaching out I held my lunas hands, to me, she was the fairest amongst the women in the pack.
I met her when he went to the neighboring pack to get some tools for his workshop. I had made the trip with my Beta Demetrius.
Phoebe was the sales attendant at the workshop and she had the sweetest voice and the most beautiful smile I had ever seen. I had never been sexually attracted to any female before but Phoebe's red hair and laughing grey eyes melted my heart. I wasn't sure she was my mate even though I could smell her sweet and alluring fragrance.
Immediately we got home from our shopping, I made another plan to go to the store just to see Phoebe and also confirm if the strong scent was coming from her this time around. I went alone without my Beta.
I wasn't wrong after all, this time the scent was stronger and I also had the opportunity to talk to Phoebe who stood at 5'6 against my 6'0. She was someone that could not be ignored even if you tried.
A month later I made up my mind to talk to her. I had never had a romantic conversation with any female in our pack or outside our pack. This made me very self-conscious, most of my days were spent in the company of Demetrius and out making friends.
Bracing up, I pep-talked myself, "I'm the alpha of one of the largest packs in the west, I've fought wars, hunting deer. What's in talking to a woman?" But the closer I got to her I started developing cold feet.
"Hi, my name is Balthazar." I sounded like a pompous prick. Clearing my throat, I reintroduced myself. My mother, rest her soul used to say that first impression mattered.
"Good day, my name is Balthazar from the mountain pack pride."
"I know that already, I'm Phoebe." She said smiling. Her smile made my knees weak.
"How did you know...I, mean, I never introduced myself to you," I replied I couldn't figure out why I sounded dumb each time I spoke.
"Let's just say that I have my ways." This time she started laughing, it was so contagious that I joined her in the laughter.
"So, what do you want to buy or return today." She said.
At first, I was confused then it dawned on me that I had been coming over almost every day for the same purpose. Getting a grip of myself I decided to come out plain to her.
"Months search for a mate." I looked serious and her reaction was not what I expected.
"We don't sell them here." She sounded so serious that I was left shocked.
"Oh my goodness." She laughed so hard gaining some stares our way. "I was just joking, but we don't sell mates though."
I made up my mind to pursue her, I didn't know if she wasn't drawn to me or can't perceive my scent but she was the woman I wanted to be. spent my entire life with.
"Would you be available for a date tomorrow? We could go watch a movie."
"Yes, I would like that."
"Good. Now I want to return this tool, I don't need it after all." This brought another round of laughter between us. I could bet my life then that no moment with her would be boring.
COURTING PHOEBE ********************** NARRATORS POV ********************** It wasn’t easy for Balthazar to win over Phoebe's heart, but it was worth all his time and effort when he did it. As they started dating, they noticed they both didnt share much in common. Balthazar loved the outdoor activities, he loved to shift in the early hours of the morning for his usual morning run in the woods. An activity he picked up when he first shifted at the age of 13, he was among the first among his peers to shift and he found great peace when he ran wild in the forest soaking in the fresh air, an activity he continued to enjoy alone before his beta joined him as soon as he could shift too.
ENGAGEMENT CEREMONY**********************NARRATORS POV**********************“I have been meaning to tell you something for a while now.” balthazar smiled his eyes glowing.“What is it my friend,” Demetris replied. His eyes and nose crinkled, obviously, Balthazar still found him important.“I am in love.”“Hmmm, how long have you known her .”“Almost a month now.”Turning sharply his friend
THE ROGUE AND THE HUMAN***********************NARRATORS POV**********************lonely, bewildered. Julia hid among the trees, the night was upon her and her chasers were getting closer. She regretted leaving home out of anger. Her mother had warned her to stop making a hasty decision especially when she was angry, just like she had done today.She had been so angry with her stepfather for blaming and shouting at her for what was no fault of hers, with anger she left home and decided to take a short walk in the woods and maybe a quick swim in the lake. All had been going according to plan; not until she heard the long loud howling of what she believed werewolves; she panicked and ran; in her confusion and has
HIS TRUTH***********************NARRATORS POV***********************It’s almost a month now since I woke up from my coma according to Justine I was unconscious for two weeks. The problem now is that I can’t remember a thing about my past, even my name.Justine told me I said my name was Julia when I woke up briefly after two weeks with my memory intact after that day, I had complete memory loss.I’ve tried to adjust to life in the woods, at first he wouldn’t let me do any work in the house and avoided me as much as he could. After I complained about going crazy staying idle, he allowed me to do some choice, soft wor
LOSSThe excruciating pain that Phoebe felt around her waist after her wedding was indescribable. Balthazar became worried and afraid that he might lose his wife. The pain made her sweat profusely and she began to emit a bad odor, this made them more afraid and they consulted with the pack's doctor who ran some tests on Phoebe and his diagnosis made them tear up.“There is a poisonous substance in her system and the only herb that can counter the poison can kill the baby.” Dr. zain said.“What baby.”“Your wife is a few weeks pregnant, I doubt she is aware of this.” the doctor replied.Balthazar's body shook with sobs, “mother goddess, pro
“I can’t believe we are going to be parents soon.” he gently rubbed his open palms over her bulging stomach. “It looks like the moon,” Justine said laughing.“Stop trolling me,” Julia growled, she loved him so much. He had shaved his beards which he kept as a sign of respect when he mourned his first wife but since falling in love again he knew it was time to let go of his pain and embrace the happiness and joy that found him.“Thank you,” Justine became suddenly serious. The intensity in his eyes made his pupils dilate and change color. This used to scare her but not anymore.“Why are you thanking me.” she removed the stubborn strand of hair that fell over his face.&
BROKEN************Julia’s pov************I woke up disoriented, the room I found myself in looked strange. Lifting myself with my elbows, I looked around the room. The smell of fresh air filled the room from the open windows which were beautifully decorated with flowery white drapes.As I tried to recollect my thoughts I heard the sound of hurried footsteps coming towards me and panicked.‘You are awake.” the lady said to me, clutching my hands gently. She had the sweetest voice and kindest eyes, her red hair made her eyes appear huge.I only stared at he
THE SEARCH****************Narrator’s pov****************Balthazar, his beta Demetrius, and some warriors in the pack all headed out to the woods following the direction Julia gave him earlier. He had a nagging fear that her husband was already dead but he intended to be sure and also search out for the rogue wolves and ensure that they are punished.They all left at dawn, with their spears in hand and some food provisions and canteens of water. Balthazar didn't expect to stay more than a day in the woods if things went well. The journey to Just