He sighed in relief and smiled at me.
“Let me walk you back to the guesthouse.” He said, starting to be friendly.
We walked forward to the forest. I’d like to shift back in my wolf form since I’m still freezing but since Nick offered me a company back to the guesthouse, I thought I shouldn’t.
“So where is your Alpha?” I decided to ask. I’ve been curious about it when he mentioned that earlier. Alpha’s must be present at the ball tonight. It’s a pack tradition and its the Alpha’s job to witness every new She-Wolves his pack will have. Also, if the Alpha is mateless yet, he must be there.
“You said you’ll pretend you didn’t hear it.” Nick’s eyes are looking at me, widened in disbelief. I chuckled. His face is so funny right now.
“Sorry. I was just curious. It’s the mapping party later and Alpha’s should be there.”
He sighed agreeing at my words. “I don’t know where he is. I’ve been looking for him but I can’t find him anywhere. Every works was left behind and I finished all of them in his behalf. That doesn’t made me happy.” His whines are so childish. If I’m not in the mood for humorous talk right now, I might have said its his job as a Beta. But I just laughed at him.
“That river is my last resort. If he was not there then I don’t know where he is. That’s his spot. That’s why its off-limits. If he’s the one who found you, you could be dead right now.”
“Well, I guess I’m lucky its you who found me.”
“You bet.” He said grinning at me.
I laughed again. He’s so full of himself but whines because of overworks. I’d like to say it to his face but didn’t.
He paused walking and stare at nowhere. I was confused before I realized he must be talking with someone through his mind.
He closed his eyes and sighed a heavy breath before looking down at me. “I need to make a detour. You can go back by yourself?”
I nodded my answer and said my thanks. He nodded at me, his face looking serious again before turning his back at me. Running with his inhuman speed.
As for me, I decided to shift on my wolf saying sorry to Nick’s-now ripped-shirt and run back to where I left my clothes.
Nick’s POV
I was running South where one of the wolf guards told me they spotted Aiden.
That guy has been gone since yesterday night and blocked everyone from his mind, not letting us send a message.
I was exhausted from all the works he left behind. He never leave his works unfinished but now.
If Aiden is at the South part of the land then he must be in the ruins.
I’ve reached it and spotted him leaning his back on a big tree near the ruined building. This building used to be the pack building before a war took place between the Ravenous pack. It was a tragic war, many of our wolves died and some home was burned down to ashes. Aiden’s father was the Alpha back then.
Aiden was naked and unconscious. Numerous bottle of liquor on the ground everywhere.
I walked to him slowly.
“How’d you find me?” Aiden said with low growl. He then sniffed in the air. “Who’re you with?”
“Some guest who got lost.” I replied, slightly unsure why he asked. He just shrugged so I let it go.
“What happened to you? The ball will be in a few hours. You can’t attend it wasted.” I kicked some of the bottles stumbling my way. I swear I sound like a mom now.
“Like I can get drunk.” He said. Yeah, well, his immunity with alcohol is way over average.
I sighed. “What’s your problem, man!” My tone is frustrated and irritated by his behavior. Lately, he’s not in his usual. Something’s bothering him and I know it’s his wolf.
“I found my mate.” He scoffed, sounding unhappy and disappointed.
“Really? Who was it?”
“I never did see her. I just know she’s here. I smelled her scent.” Aiden’s voice is hoarse, tired.
I know he never liked the thought of having a mate. Well, I understood him. Despite what happened in the past, I’m sure he won’t like the idea of having one.
“Your howl scared everyone last night.” I informed him. Im serious! I felt his pain through our pack bond that I almost peed on my pants.
“That’s not me. It’s my wolf. It’s angry that I’m rejecting the idea of having her. He’s frustrated that we didn’t catch her. The scent was gone in a blink, we didn’t meet her.”
Our wolfs can be annoying at times like having our mate. Its hard to control when it wants to be around his female. If my Alpha is having a hard time, then I can just imagine how it feels. Alpha’s have the stronger control of their own wolf. But I guess when it comes to mates, Alpha is not an exception.
“You should be at the ball tonight.” Whatever is happening between him and his wolf, he can’t abandon his role tonight.
He growled, getting agitated by the thought that he was left with no choice.
“I know.” He answer in defeat.
I sighed. I wonder how it felt like to have a mate your wolf want but your humanity refuses to have. Its not like the human side of Aiden can shut the bond. His wolf will torment him for sure.
Aiden stood up, no expression can be read in his eyes. This kind of sight from him screams how dangerous he can be.
“You know, not everyone will be like her.” I want to cut my tongue as the words slipped my mouth. Damn! I’ll be killed with my own clumsiness.
I was expecting for Aiden to beat me to pulp but no reaction came from him.
“She can be all she want but I’ll never be stupid like my father.” A sharp growl escaped from Aiden’s throat before he jumped in the air and land on the ground in his black wolf.
I watched him run away to the center, back from home.
I want to believe with his words but having a mate is like being chained. If Aiden can fight his wolf, then his words may be true. Otherwise, he’ll be hell bent on his mate’s feet.
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Ashira’s POV
One last look at the mirror and I nodded to myself. Im contented with my reflection. This is the best I can do anyway.
I’m completely dressed up, ready to attend the ball. I fix my face with light foundation since I’m not really a fan of it. I made my eyes in a light smoky black shade, just to emphasize my deep green eyes and put some mascara on. I needed not to contour my face since its contrast is all in right places, also-I don’t know how to contour. My lips is in the shade nude pink. My cheeks are naturally rosy and the thin foundation didn’t cover it, so no need to put blush on.
My hair falls straight in my waist not needing straightener.
I grabbed the invitation card, feeling my own life depends on this piece of paper and head out of the room.
Ava, jump-walking close to me, greeted me. She’s fully dressed herself and ready to go.
“Oh my God! I’ve waited for you to come out!” She exclaimed. My eyebrows flickered, I didn’t know she was.
“What? Why?” I asked and started walking down the hall. I thought Ava get along with the four girls with us.
“Well, the girls will come in twos, that left me without one so I waited for you. I don’t want to go alone!” She’s really hyper. I wonder if her wolf keeps running in circles inside her. She’s too energetic.