After leaving with a vague word of where I was going, I left my pack, and my feet took me to a neighboring pack. No one dared stop me or ask where I was going, not that I will let them, currently, my wolf is half in control and he wants to see his mate, and no one can stop him.
He wants to see the owner of the scent that made us both crazy. That made our minds go blank with want and need. The scent sent a terrifying chill down my spine, yet I welcomed the sensation it caused me.
Ever since I became the Alpha, the thought of searching for my mate did not cross my mind, because the idea of having one still doesn't sit well with me. Mates are distractions. They are a weakness that your enemies can use against you, and I don't need nor want that.
My wolf knew that, and he knew I was right, but that still won't stop him from looking for the one the Goddess gave him. And frankly, the thought of seeing her isn't as repulsive as I thought. If I'm being honest, I'm also looking forward to it.
What will they look like? Is she as sweet as her scent?
And my feet brought me where it wants to be, and both I and my wolf are now waiting and anticipating if we will see her. Because I sure as hell won't walk up to there and demand I see my mate.
Northridge Pack is one of the vilest packs there is. They are known to abuse and work their Omegas to death, and even kill some who are no longer useful to them. Unfortunately, the Elders forced me to keep our business ties with them together with the other packs like them.
But now my mate is with them? My heart raced along with my wolf growling dangerously under his breath at the thought of those mongrels hurting his mate. I can feel my fans biting into my gums and my claws starting to come out, but I forced myself to calm down.
And then just when I thought I won't see her, I saw a young and delicate woman. As if sensing me, she turned around and our eyes connected and damn, I had to stop my wolf from fully taking over and claiming his mate!
'Calm down, you mutt, do you want to scare her? And didn't we agree that we won't have a mate for their sake and our sake?'
I had to close my eyes and fought him before I had to close the link and continued staring back at her. God, she was so beautiful but thin. I am almost afraid of thinking of holding her, afraid I might break her.
I gritted my teeth. An Omega. Of course, the Goddess won't make my life easy, and chose an Omega for me. An easy target, a we—
I stopped myself and stared at her for the last time before forcing myself to go back to the pack.
To get my Omega mate out of my mind, I buried myself in the mountain of paper works I have, not to mention the unread emails I have yet to open.
"And you're still here because?" I said without looking at Samson.
"I told you it's importa—"
"Not as important as my patience, I assume." I cut him off, continuing to read about the matter I'm holding.
"I know you have the patience of a baby's pinky toe, Leonel, but the Elders arranged a visit to the Northridge Pack. They want to link you to the Alpha's daughter."
My face scrunched up at the mention of the vile pack, but my damn heart began to race and my palm sweat at the thought of possibly seeing my mate again.
Samson succeeded in distracting me, but the news also made me lose patience. I took a deep breath to contain myself before uncrumpling the paper I'm holding.
"You know how they are, Alpha. They won't take no for an answer. It has been arranged and you are to leave tomorrow."
The vein in my neck almost popped out and Samson sensed that so quickly bid farewell, but not making excuses about training before I can even say anything. I know him though, he's enjoying this far too much.
I let out a huge sigh before sitting back in my chair.
I know canceling a visit that's arranged by the Elders is next to impossible, plus both packs are united in terms of business. As much as I hate Northridge Pack, they helped our pack when my Father was still the Alpha. I just hate that the Elders are blind to their injustice and how they treat the lower ranks.
'And we'll see out mate again'
"You mean yours?" I countered in denial. "And you do know that we are going there for business, right? The Elders want to link me with the Alpha's daughter. I do not doubt that Alpha Travis was the one to suggest it. They want to keep the ties with us strong because he knows I detest him."
'I take what I can get just to see her again, you saw her, human, it's impossible that you will not feel the pull.'
"Try me. And maybe being linked with Apha Travis's daughter isn't so bad after all. I dislike Northridge, but I can't deny that they are a strong pack, uniting with them will make us stronger."
My wolf let out a huff. 'You and your obsession with power and being stronger. You know I've been supportive of you, Leonel, can't you give my mate a chance?'
"No," I answered instantly, not giving it a second thought before standing up and looking out my window to see the place and people I vowed to take care of and die for. "You know that they are only waiting for me to fail. I've tried so hard to keep my reputation no matter how many times they tried to bring me down. Being a young Alpha, everybody is waiting for my downfall and proving they were right. I won't let that happen. I won't allow it."
And my wolf did not answer.
I stood there even when the man disappeared a few minutes ago. I was left confused as to who is he, what did he want, and why he was there. And I was left with unknown emotions at the pit of my stomach, emotions that I couldn't be bothered to think about. It's not like every day I will see a man—no, an Alpha standing outside our pack premises and staring intently at an Omega like me. Somehow though, I don't feel threatened or afraid of him. Just curious. Finally shrugging it off and thinking of it as nothing, I continued dragging my feet to Zella's room, preparing for the worst. Let's say the Alpha's daughter won't invite anyone just for a tea party, especially not with me. This time, a familiar feeling swirled in my stomach, unlike earlier. Anxiousness and fear. These feelings are what I feel whenever I see Zella's white-painted door and the three steps I have to climb to stand in front of it—the familiar flooring and plants outside her room. Rooms in our pack are not inside the
Before I could pass out from fear, however, Josef's face came into view. And I never let out a huge sigh of relief until now. "You scared me." I croaked out, my voice sounding like I'd been in a coma for months, and it hurt to even talk. "I knew she'll do this to you, so I waited for her to leave to check on you," Josef said with concern before they darkened when he swept his eyes over me. "You look like hell, Klaire.""It feels like it, too." I joked and tried to laugh but ended up wincing instead. Josef did not laugh with me. Instead, he flicked my forehead and watched me for a few seconds, seemingly thinking of ways to help me up without hurting me, and I watched him do so, having nothing left to do. Josef only recently found out what Zella's been doing to me. And eventually, Sofia did, too. He saw the bruises on my arms when I mistakenly lifted arms, and they did not stop interrogating what happened and who did that to me. At one point, they even thought I had a lover, and he
"Faster! Do you expect to beat your enemy with that speed?! Do you expect to protect your family from vicious rogue if you're moving like sloths?! How will you protect your pack? Stop being lazy!" I ordered and taunted my warriors like I always do. I watch them struggle to keep up. Some tried harder and pushed themselves to the limit. Some looks like they will faint soon, but most have the look of a warror in a battlefield. One that won't give up until they can't stand up anymore. One that is ready to give his life for his family. Maybe it's cruel for some and maybe even some hated me for it, but this is how I train them. How I was trained. How I was able to make Mountain Peak one of the strongest packs out there. You push yourself to the limit until you know your strength and weaknesses. Until you know you've had enough, but one thing I've told them was not to run. If they are to lose in a battle, it's better to fight until your last breath. Surrending is and will never be an optio
I knew I agreed and I never take back my word. I am a man of my words, but that doesn't mean that I do not regret agreeing. I feel a bit of regret and anticipation at the same time, but I knew it's only my wolf's emotion. 'Oh, quit it, human. You know as much as I do how much you want to see her again. Who was the one who said he wanted to see her up close this time? To smell her heaven—'I closed the link before he can even finish his words. I knew what I said, but after all, we share emotions, who's to say that it is his and not mine? Because having a mate isn't what I want since day one. And yet, here we are on our way to Northridge. Samson, Dennis and I are squeezed up in my jeep as Samson drives it while I sit on the passenger seat. Is it necessary for the bastard to accompany us? Yes. Do I want him with us? Hard pass. It did not take long for the Northridge to come into view. Like what Dennis said, it is larger than my pack, but definitely not the strongest. Because they onl
Despite my willingness to work, Josef and Sofia forbid me to move too much or do heavy chores. And surprisingly, all the other Omegas I'm close with did too, even with them not knowing what happened to me. Some of them asked, but I dodged the question by smiling and shaking my head, dismissing it. Sometimes, not telling people what's happening in your life will save them, and you. I was given the task of washing the vegetables they will use for cooking. I was tasked to wipe the utensils clean and I was not even allowed to wash the dishes. I am moved by their concern over me, but doing nothing is starting to bore me. Everyone abruptly stood up and I have learned the meaning of that by now so I did, too. Not a few minutes later and the Beta showed up and we all bowed our heads in respect. "Prepare the finest and most expensive refreshments and desserts for our important guests." He ordered with a sneer, his eyes promising silent threat if we ever scew up. I swallowed a little and b
I couldn't even remember how I could go back to our room. I vaguely remember Josef wondering why I was staring blankly in the air and not saying anything, and I remember just shaking my head and telling him that I was quite tired and wanted to rest. Now I'm staring at the ceiling of my small room, feeling all kinds of emotions. I was repulsed, shocked, and happy. I am repulsed by Zella's hypocrisy and how she manipulated the poor Omega. I don't personally know him, but I know his name is Carson, and he's timid but kind. Just remembering all the times she treated me like an animal by being an Omega, and she's mated to one makes me want to laugh maniacally until everyone hears me and wonders if I've gone crazy. At the same time, I feel sorry for Carson because he had the unfortunate fate of being Zella's mate. If only he knew what kind of monster she was. But deep down, I feel strangely happy about what I've discovered. It seemed like fate was finally siding with me as they'd shown me
"Elder Dennis suggests that Zella should visit and stay here for a couple of days. For you to get to know each other. Because you walked out on them." I let out one last blow to the sandbag, flexing my sore knuckles from all the punches I have thrown since this morning. I wanted to get my mind off things. And by things, I meant a certain Omega that I don't even know the name of. I removed my gloves and blew out a breath before wiping my face clean of my sweat. I admit I walked out and used what happened as an excuse to leave. I felt guilty somehow because they probably punished the poor Omega, but I just couldn't stay in the same place as her. Knew that she was just within reach, but I couldn't get close enough. And that look on her face.. haunted me since yesterday. Why did she look... so uninterested? So unbothered? 'You refuse to acknowledge the fact that she's our mate. Why are you so bothered now?' My wolf taunted me, and I can imagine the smirk he had. "I don't know. Maybe
It all makes sense now why she's reacting the way she does, why she's so unaffected, unlike me, who almost lost myself and gave in to my wolf, why she looked at me like any other person who's afraid and aloof of me.My wolf became silent at our discovery and whimpered in pain. An Alpha male like him who can take down hundreds by himself, the strongest young wolf there is, whimpering in pain because his fated one can't even scent him and won't be able to recognize him.I realized what I had said earlier, and I saw how confused she looked. I massaged my temple and thought of a way to escape what I said. If she's unable to feel the bond, it would be pointless to tell her. Plus, it somehow favors me because then I won't have to reject her. "The relation between our packs. That is what I'm talking about if you think you'll gain something from this. I reject your offer, so you better get back to your room." I reasoned out and turned my back to her. I cursed and wanted to smack myself from