Alpha's Found Daughter

Chapter 12

ETHAN'S P.O.V.

I was so pissed off when my Beta Axel came to tell me about how a female Alpha wolf from the Moonlight pack crossed into my territory and got in a fight with him and my Third. It was excusable about the small pup accidentally trespassing because even if they know better than to trespass they still get curious about the other pack and sneak over the border wanting to see what the pack is like or sometimes they just don't pay attention to the border when they play. It's been a problem for years with both of our packs, my wolves usually scare the pups away and they won't come near the border again but for a full grown Alpha wolf to cross the border knowing full well the consequences is not excusable, it's punishable. I scoff at the gall of that unwanted she wolf thinking she can just come over here then escape any form of punishment. Picking up my phone I dial Alpha Tyson's number.

"Moonlight Pack, this is Beta Trace." I roll my eyes, of course the Beta answered.

"This is Alpha Ethan of Eclipse pack. Tell your Alpha that we have a little problem about a she wolf who trespassed and got in a fight with my Beta and Third."

The line is silent for a moment before the Beta sighs. "I have a pretty good idea as to who the trespassing wolf is." Slight irritation is in his voice making me raise a brow wondering if this she wolf tends to cause trouble. In the times I've met Alpha Tyson he doesn't seem like the type who would put up with a trouble making heir especially when they aren't actually blood related him.

"You and your Alpha meet me and my Beta at the border." Not waiting for a response I hang up.

Looking over at an enraged Axel who is leaning against a wall I let out a sigh, if it really was the adopted daughter of Alpha Tyson who trespassed then there's going to be a huge problem. She needs to pay for what she did but getting that Alpha to had over his 'precious' daughter is going to be hard if not impossible. Everyone has heard the rumors of how much he cherishes that abandoned brat, he even named that girl as his heir not long after he found her living in the woods like a wild animal.

"What do you plan on doing?" Axel asks anger evident in his tone.

A vicious growl escapes me. "I would like her death but with her being a future Alpha as well as the only heir that's not an option unless we go to war with Moonlight pack. Maybe a few weeks in the dungeon where she'll be starved like every other prisoner and I'll think over the idea of torturing her a little."

Axel grins in satisfaction hearing this, he wants harsher punishment which is normal since she attacked a Beta but if I want to avoid war then I can't do what I really want. My pack went to war just a few months ago and they aren't ready for another one so soon, it'll be at least another two months before we can go to war again. A lot of packs believe the Eclipse pack to be cruel and that I'm a heartless Alpha and it might be right because we have mercilessly took down several packs who we saw as threats and I'm not exactly lenient to those who break pack laws, like trespassing and harming two high rank members for example.

"Let's go, the Alpha should be heading towards the border at any minute and I prefer to not be late since I'm the one demanding a meeting."

Axel scoffs. "Let them wait, this meeting is their fault for not controlling that insulate silver wolf." I raise a brow.

"Silver wolf?"

"Yeah that Alpha she wolf is a silver wolf."

His nonchalance about an Alpha who happens to be a rare wolf irritates me. Silver wolves are one of the top three rarest and most powerful wolves in existence and I don't like that there is one so close to my pack and the fact that the rare wolf is an Alpha that means she has double the strength of a regular silver wolf. Honestly I shouldn't be the least bit worried or threatened but it just doesn't sit well with me considering I'm a rare wolf as well so I know first hand how powerful that she wolf is. "Do you really think it's a good idea for you to be acting so casual about an Alpha silver wolf? She could probably kill you with a flick of her wrist and she would possibly be an even match for me." Axel's eyes widen as he visibly gulps the full gravity of her power just now hitting him, he is a good Beta but at times he a little ignorant and careless. Getting up out of my chair I roll my shoulders then start strutting out of the office with Axel right next to me, both us of eager to get this meeting over with and get that she wolf in our hands so we can punish her for her crimes.

Getting to the forest tree line the both of us quickly strip out of our clothes and shift. My midnight blue wolf howls more than happy that I've shifted after a week, sometimes I'm too busy to get to go on runs so my wolf doesn't get let out as much as he should. My wolf digs his claws into the soft ground relishing the feel of the earth under his paws and he takes deep inhales taking in the scents of nature, as much as I would like for him to enjoy this moment I can't let him, he whimpers in my mind as I push him back taking complete control. Grabbing my clothes in my mouth I go to stand next to Axel, we both take off running at a moderate pace, there's no need for us to run as fast as we can because at this speed we'll probably make it to the border at the same time Alpha Tyson does. The feeling of the wind rushing through my fur is almost peaceful as my wolf soaks up all the scenery around us happily prancing around in my mind.

All too soon my wolf's happy moment is over as we begin approaching the border. Hearing two quiet arguing male voices I internally growl already back to being annoyed by just hearing those voices that I've come to hate over the last few years. Slowing down I soon come to a stop, dropping my clothes on the ground I almost reluctantly shift back into my human form, Axel does the same and I can tell he didn’t exactly want to shift back so fast. In about a minute we are fully dressed and walking towards the enemy Alpha and Beta. Hearing our quiet steps both of them immediately stop their arguing and snap their heads in our direction putting on emotionless faces like all Alpha’s are taught to do, Axel and I don't bother hiding our angry faces as we get near the male wolves. Stopping right in front of them I raise a brow wondering why it's just the two of them when they know who the culprit is that I called them about, that insulate woman should be with them.

"What is this meeting about?" Tyson asks as if he doesn't know why he's here when it's clear from the emotions flickering in his eyes that he knows exactly why he's here.

I cross my arms over my chest and let my anger pour off me in waves wanting him to know I'm not here to play games that I'm here for serious business. "Where's the she wolf?"

"What she wolf?" He question raising a brow in fake confusion pissing me off even more.

"That unwanted girl you claim as your daughter." I grit out.

Tyson tries to hold back a growl at the insult as he clenches his hands into fists at his sides so tightly his knuckles turn white. His Beta immediately goes on high alert just in case there's a chance a fight might break out which is a pretty common thing to happen between Alphas. Axel steps closer to the border, so close his toes are at the edge as he glares daggers at the wolves. "I want that b***h here, she has crimes to pay for and stop acting like you have no clue about what we're talking about." He disrespectfully growls at Tyson making Tyson's eyes turn black as a warning growl rumbles out of his chest.

"I will rip you apart if you don't watch your words." An amused smirk crosses my face at how easily the Alpha lost his cool facade so quickly after hearing his daughter being called an unwanted child and b***h, both are true though so they are more facts than insults.

Axel cockily arches a brow. "If you even attempted to reach a finger across this border to try to harm me then you know a war will break out between our packs and frankly I wouldn't mind that, your pack has been nothing but a thorn in our paws."

Tyson opens his mouth to say something but his Beta hurriedly intervenes. "Alright pup you better stop being arrogant before it gets you killed, riling up an Alpha is a fast and painful way to die."

"Alpha Tyson we want you to hand over your daughter, she needs to pay for what she did and personally I like the idea of death." Right at that moment the sound of two sets of paw prints sounds out and the rustling of bushes is heard as I catch a flash of silver fur.

I become rooted to the spot as I watch two girls emerging from the trees, my breathing stops as my eyes greedily stare at the most gorgeous woman I've ever saw. With a blank stony expression she meets the death glare of Axel as he snarls. "You're the she wolf from yesterday."

The younger girl who I'm assuming is the future Beta protectively tires to stand in front of the beautiful red head but steps out of the way when the future Alpha places a hand on her shoulder giving her a small smile. A small gust of wind breezes by and carries the most intoxicating scent I've ever smelt to me. My nostrils flare as the mixed fruit smell assaults my senses immediately confirming my suspicions... she's my mate immediately I curse myself for all the things I’ve called her today. Carrying herself high she stands toe toe with Axel, those bright shining green eyes roam over him sizing him up, I can tell she's hiding a smirk as she drinks in his enraged state, when she lets that smirk out it makes me want to smile at how she is openly mocking such an angry wolf.

Alpha Tyson interrupts their stand off which irritates Axel even more. "Care to explain what happened?"

Axel starts to open his mouth but the most melodic voice cuts him off further angering him. "One of the pups crossed the border by accident, I heard her scream and when I spotted her this wolf and another were in attaking positions acting like they were going to hurt her. My instincts kicked in so I crossed the border to protect her.”

"You attacked me and the Third." Axel snarls.

My mate doesn't look the least bit intimidated by his snarl as she scoffs at him. "You attacked first so technically I was defending myself and I barely harmed you." I raise a brow hearing this, Axel didn't say he attacked first, only that he and the Third were attacked by her. Guess I'll have to teach my best friend a lesson on telling half truths.

Tyson sighs and pinches the bridge of his nose at hearing the truth making me realize he had no idea about any of this til I called, so my mate likes to keep secrets, good to know. I zone out of their conversation as I pay close attention to my mate's body stance and body language, my wolfs howls in approval seeing that even though her posture is straight she's completely relaxed unlike my Beta who looks like he’s going to explode. It's obvious from the fire burning in those bright eyes that she would love to punch Axel for whatever it is he said. My breath hitches as she finally peeks out of the corners of her eyes at my completely frozen and speechless self.

Right at that moment the Beta named Trace grabs hold of the future Beta and Tyson and smartly starts slowly taking a few steps back with wide knowing eyes, the two in his hold start to fight him off but he quickly whispers something so low only they can hear. My mate turns to face them her brows furrowing in confusion, letting me no that she still hasn't noticed we're mates which makes a pang of hurt go through me that she somehow hasn't managed to smell me. Red hair waves in the wind as she spins around to face Axel to continue whatever it is that they are saying but she seems to be even more confused when she sees him cautiously walking a few steps away leaving her with no choice but to face me. A low rumbling growl leaves me as I finally realize what kind of clothing she's wearing which is a sports bra and skin tight shorts than are covered in sweat making them cling so tightly to her they are like a second skin. My mate faces me with bared canines and gets into a defensive position like she's expecting a fight and honestly there probably already would've been one if it hadn't been for us being mates. Instinctively I stalk towards her in the want to cover her half naked body from the male's eyes and in need to be near her, she reads my body language then gets up from her stance realizing I don’t have the intent to harm her. When those stunning green eyes meet mine it's like the world stops around us and everything disappears.

I always thought I would never have a mate, due to all my sins of destroying several packs and killing who knows how many innocent wolves I expected the moon goddess to have paired me up with a wolf that has already died but no I've been blessed with a woman so beautiful and strong that words can't even begin to describe her. As different emotions flicker through my eyes she becomes scared and automatically takes a step back making me instinctively growl. Sensing her fear and distress Tyson comes to stand next to my mate, either having no fear of being attacked by me for interrupting or he simply doesn't care, the urge to attack the middle aged man is strong but I fight with everything in me to control myself as to not scare my mate anymore than she already is and I’m sure she wouldn’t be happy if I attacked her father. My wolf whimpers as we watch her dart behind Tyson to hide from us, it feels like a stab to the chest that she's hiding but I understand that she must have her reasons and I'm sure I know what half of them are like our packs being enemies is one reason.

Alpha Tyson speaks. "Beta what was it you were saying about punishment?" He smirks and raises a brow mockingly at Axel. "Was it something about death?" Hearing this and remembering Axel going on about wanting her dead earlier makes me release a vicious snarl not liking a threat to my mate, he pales as his body slightly trembles in fear that'll rip his head off.

"N-no. I-it's fi-fine she trespassed. She c-can en-enter out pack lands when- whenever sh-she wants." Axel sputters out as his eyes wildly dart between Tyson and I unsure of what to do or say.

A few more words are exchanged that I don't pay attention to because I'm too busy glaring at my beta but he soon takes off and I notice my mate and I are finally alone.

Our eyes hungrily scan over every inch of each other's bodies, savoring everything and memorizing every detail about the other. She is the perfect height of around 5'5, not too short and not too tall but my 6’3 frame towers over her making her seem tinier than she actually is, her skin has a light tan due to being in the sun, he red hair looks like wild flames as the sun shines down on her, she's very lean and fit letting me know she trains, those scraps of fabric that she calls clothing shows off her body leaving very little to the imagination. I'm pulled out of my trance by her huffing and crossing her arms over her chest as she raises a brow at my checking her out acting as if she wasn't just doing the same.

"Did you forget that we are here for a reason?" Hearing her speak to me sends pleasant shivers down my spine.

"What's your name?" I blurt out feeling a little ashamed at the fact that I don't even know my mate's name who is the future Alpha of the pack that is literally next to mine.

Her brows cutely knit together most likely thinking on if she should tell me and goddess I hope she does because I absolutely must know. "Emma Black." Her tone is emotionless as she tries to unsuccessfully school her features making my lips twitch up into a small smile.

"I'm Ethan Haynes."

"I know who you are, it's kind of hard to not know the name of the Alpha of the enemy pack." Her plainly stating that we're enemies hurts but it's true and I can already tell by her tone and the way she's acting that she will have a hard time accepting me... that is if she doesn't reject me. No! I can't think like that! "Anyway... let's get to business. You seemed pretty angry not too long ago about my trespassing and fighting two of your wolves."

My mouth pops open then snaps closed as I'm at a loss as to what to say, finding out we're mates has completely gotten all thoughts of any sort of punishment out of my mind leaving me unsure of how to settle the matter that I demanded to meet about. There's no way I could ever cause her any kind of harm and both of us know it and even if I could I wouldn't, mates are the greatest gift and meant to be treasured which is what I want to do, treasure the mate I thought I didn’t have. "Um... no need for any kind of punishment but just make sure you keep the pups from crossing over the border so this kind of situation doesn’t happen again." I nervously rub the back of my neck.

"They won't trespass again, it was my fault she was this far into the territory and I should've kept an eye on her." Not knowing what to say I lamely reply with a nod making me want to face palm at the way I'm acting.

An awkward silence soon stretches out between us as I try to come up with something to say to Emma who is obviously having conflicting emotions to this unexpected meeting. The way she's trying to keep a distance between us makes me wonder if she ever really even put much thought into having a mate, it's no secret Tyson doesn't have one so it's possible that he never really spoke to her about their importance but there's mated couples all around her so she has to know how important we are to each other. I've always dreamed of the day that I found my mate and now that I found her I don't know how to handle this awkward situation of us being from rival packs. I'm yanked out of my thoughts as she speaks.

"Thank you for not pursing the matter of punishment and I'm sorry that a pup went into your territory. However I will not apologize for wanting to protect that pup or for fighting two of your pack members because they shouldn’t have been terrorizing such a young girl." Not even giving me the chance to say anything she spins on her heels quickly walking away from me. My wolf whimpers and my instincts scream for me to go after her but I can't because of this stupid border and I sure as hell am not going to be a hypocrite by making a meeting to punish someone for trespassing then trespass myself. When she gets out of sight my wolf partially takes over and lets out a howl in want and need for his mate, we both know we won’t get her easily, she’s scared meaning it will take time before we can be proper mates and for her I'm willing to have all the patience of the world.

Sighing I look up to the sky where the moon goddess is probably smirking down at me for being the cause of our packs being enemies which unknowingly put a wedge between my mate and I. I took over the pack at a young age due to my father’s death, being so young I was very impulsive and constantly threatened Moonlight Pack with war til the point we became enemies, I’m still young and impulsive but not as much as I used to be and right now this karma for being such a bastard to a peaceful pack. There will be so many complications to this mating that I’ll have to figure out solutions to but right now I just need to find a way to meet with my mate again.