The Alpha’s Mate Who Cried Wolf
Chapter 18
Chapter 18
Alpha Zenith
I’m going to tell you a story, Astrid. And you’re going to listen to every word, he says. I glare at him but give him my full attention because I know he can make me listen if he has to, and I’ve been through enough.
‘Twenty-two years ago, Moonstone Crest was the strongest pack around. They hosted an annual mating ceremony, where packs would be invited from all around the world to potentially find their mates.’
‘Unexpectedly, my pack, Shady Crest, had been invited. Unfortunately, my father was the Alpha and did not get along with the Alpha of Moonstone Crest. My father was willing to put his hatred for Alpha Bane aside, though, as he hoped I’d find my mate there. I could finally take over as Alpha if I did.
‘We attended the mating ceremony, and it was a spectacular event. However, not long after arriving, I smelled the most alluring scent I had ever smelled before – vanilla and honey. I followed the scent to no avail. I didn’t understand why my mate’s scent kept disappearing. Surely, she could smell my
scent too, which would make her follow me.’
‘Confused, I told my father I could smell my mate but couldn’t find her. We spent most of the night searching for her. The scent finally led me to the front of the Moonstone Crest
packhouse. I looked up to see the most beautiful girl I have ever seen looking out the window. She is frightened when she sees me. ‘Please! Wait!’ I yell as she backs away from the window. She slowly re-approaches the windowsill, and we stare into each other’s eyes.
The world vanishes. It’s as though only she and I exist. Nothing else matters. ‘Mate’, we both say. Our eyes turn black, then silver for a moment, and go back to our standard colours. ‘Please come down, so we can meet properly,’ I say, smiling. She shakes her head no. ‘I’m sorry, I can’t, she says in her sweet voice. I give her a confused look. ‘But we’re mates! Surely you can come down so we can talk? And maybe have a dance?’
‘Confused with her words, I ask her, what’s wrong with being the future Luna of Shady Crest? She tells me: ‘your father has tarnished the pack’s name with his wicked ways and his treatment of his pack. He kidnaps and hunts humans for sport, she says.’
‘Why should my father’s ways affect us?’ I ask, becoming angry. ‘My father will make me reject you regardless of how good or bad your heart is. I’m sorry, she explains, tearfully.’
‘We can figure this out, my love! But, please, just come down. I will speak to your father and tell him and show him I will treat you like a Queen, I beg her. She continues to wipe tears from her face and shake her head.
‘If you won’t come down here, I will come up there!’ I tell her, breaking the front door down. I run upstairs and push her bedroom door open. I march over to her, but she has so much sadness in her eyes.
‘Leaning over her, I hold her chin in my hand. The chemistry between us is magical. I lean my head down to brush my lips against hers. I cup her face in my hands, and she places her hands on my chest.’
‘Our lips meld together with intense passion. It feels so right and so good. Our lips finally part, and she bursts into tears. ‘My sweet love, who is your father?’ | ask. She looks away. ‘Alpha Bane of Moonstone Crest, she whispers.
‘In shock, I take a step back. ‘You’re Alyssa, the daughter of Alpha Bane?’ I say. She looks up into my eyes and nods. I pull her into my chest, letting her cry. I stroke her hair to comfort
her.
‘Our fathers are the greatest of enemies. There has to be a way for us to be together, I say. ‘Come, Alyssa, take my hand. Let us go to the dance. If everyone sees us happy together, maybe our fathers will approve of us. We need to try at least, my love, I say
Alyssa nods. We smile at each other and walk hand in hand to the dance. All eyes are on us, in shock, as we walk in. Everyone stares, not expecting us to be matched by the Moon Goddess. We dance among the others as sparks fly between us. Alyssa’s smile brightens the room. We stare lovingly into each other’s eyes.
‘What is the meaning of this? Get away from my daughter now!’ Alpha Bane yells across the room. Everyone gasps and stands aside to let Alpha Bane through. Alyssa clings to my coat and looks up at me. Her beautiful green eyes well with tears.
‘Alpha Bane, it’s a pleasure to meet you, I say, most respectfully, bowing my head. ‘Alyssa, come here now! He snaps. ‘Dad, it’s okay. Zenith is my mate,’ she says with a nervous smile for her dad!
‘Alpha Bane’s face pales instantly. ‘No. The Moon Goddess would not be so cruel to mate my precious daughter with the lowest pack. You’re the most hated pack in the world,’ he yells.’
I stiffen at his words. Alpha Bane, please. I can assure you Alyssa is my mate, and I’m so honoured to accept her as my mate. I know you and my father don’t see eye to eye, but-‘I’m
interrupted
“See eye to eye? Your father murders humans for fun! The man beats his pack members. He is the only Alpha known to keep
pack members as slaves. He is sick and twisted, Alpha Bane