The Alpha's Witch Mate

Chapter 11

Alpha Kendrick shifted into his wolf and ran through the deep forest, enjoying the feel of the wind on his fur.

There was a full moon and the lush forest freed his mind and helped him think. He had a lot going through his mind and this made him restless. The black witches had attacked his territory the previous night and though they had been captured and imprisoned for questioning, his wolf felt restless.

The black witches were sworn enemies of the lycans and it was only with the help of the white witches and the Sisters Of The Night that they were able to win the first war against the creatures of the dark.

He wondered why the moon goddess didn't just kill the first black witch instead of banishing her. He didn't understand the ways of the moon goddess most times, especially her prophecy that a chosen one will arise with the power to end the creatures of the dark.

He gradually reduced his pace as he got close to the edge of his territory. Apart from clearing his mind and his thoughts, he also used the run as an opportunity to patrol and check for danger.

He raised his head and howled to the moon. Few seconds later, other howls echoed back from members of his pack. The message was clear; the pack was safe.

He shifted back to his human form, bones snapping and rejoining as his fur disappeared and gave way to skin. His clothes were still intact as it was one of the special quirks of being a lycan.

He stood beside the River Apricity separating his territory from the home of the white witches.

Looking at the Alpha, one could see that he exuded authority and power. Pure silvery hair, stormy grey eyes framed with thick lashes. Strong chiselled jaw and high cheek bones game him a predatory look.

With broad shoulders and muscled biceps which were visible through the skin tight t-shirt he wore, Alpha Kendrick was a handsome man and an imposing aura.

He stared at the river as it flowed freely down the path. The River Apricity was a special river which never dried. It was a blessing from the moon goddess. The River flowed around and through the lycan territory and the home of the white witches, supplying them with endless water.

But Alpha Kendrick could never be content with the blessings of the moon goddess. After so many decades, she refused to send his mate to him. He thought of choosing his own mate just to be free from the loneliness but he couldn't.

A lycan's mate was a sacred being in the lives of the lycans. It was one of the blessings of the moon goddess. Finding your one true mate was the happiest thing that could ever happen. Mates were like their second halves.

Kendrick took a deep breath and let it out slowly. It was getting late. He had to return to his pack. He shifted and returned to the pack house.

Arriving at the pack house, he walked into the large hallway. The pack house was massive. It was built like a castle with gigantic pillars stationed around it.

Kendrick walked briskly towards his room on the last floor. As he climbed up the stairs, he met his beta, Leo.

"Welcome back, Alpha." Leo bowed his head in respect. Leo was second in command to Kendrick and also his best friend. They had established the Blood Moon pack together. Leo wasn't as powerful as Kendrick but he was strong and was the leader of the lycan warriors. Blue eyes and auburn hair framed his structured face.

"Any new development?" Kendrick asked. Even with the tight friendship between them, he was still the supreme alpha and Leo gave him that respect.

"None. But the royal witches are throwing a welcome party for the return of their daughter, and you are one of the special guest." Leo informed him.

Kendrick frowned. The return of their daughter?

"Is it the daughter who was given out to the Sisters Of The Night?"

"Yes, that one." Leo nodded. "And it would be beneficial for the pack if you honour their invitation due to the fact that they're our greatest ally."

"I know that." Kendrick snapped. He didn't need to be reminded.

"Of course Alpha, forgive me." Leo apologized quickly. He knew better than to aggravate him. Kendrick could be ruthless and merciless to any one who fell into his trap.

"When is the celebration?" Kendrick asked.

"Next full moon." Leo replied as he gave the invite to Kendrick.

Next full moon, Kendrick thought to himself. That was a whole month away. Plenty of time to prepare. He shoved the invite back into Leo's hand.

"Make the preparations. We wouldn't want to disappoint the royal witches." He said.

"Yes Alpha." Leo nodded. He looked as if he wanted to add something but changed his mind.

However, Kendrick noticed his hesitation and frowned.

"What is it?" He asked.

Leo looked uncomfortable before answering. "It's Jenna. She came around earlier looking of you."

Kendrick's frown deepened and his eyes turned furious.

Jenna was his mistress. Ex mistress, actually. She was the one he turned to when he couldn't bear his loneliness and when he needed a release. He only needed her to satisfy his s****l desires and he wanted nothing more.

But lately, she started acting strange. She kept pestering him to mark her and make her his Luna. Kendrick had no intentions of marking her nor making her his Luna, because that position was for his one true mate. Moreover, she was a werewolf from an average family. His pack would never want a Luna like her.

Without giving a response, he continued to his room. A few seconds later, he mind linked Leo.

[Keep her away from my pack]

[Yes Alpha] Leo replied and Kendrick closed the mind link.

Leo knew discussing Jenna annoyed Kendrick because he knew the she-wolf desperately wanted to be the Luna of Blood Moon pack, even though she wasn't the Alpha's mate.

He was somewhat thankful that Kendrick refused the she-wolf because she wasn't fit to rule beside him. Kendrick was ruthless and merciless. He wouldn't spare the smallest of mistakes. His pack lived in fear of him because he could kill with ease, not minding who the person was.

So he needed a kindhearted Luna to rule beside him and quench his blood lust. Someone that could match his fiery temper. Jenna was definitely not that person because she was as heartless as Kendrick. If she were to rule beside him, it would be disastrous for the pack.

He snapped out of his thoughts and walked towards the third floor where he stayed alone. The second floor belonged to the gamma, Jack, who was the third in command to Kendrick while the warriors had the ground floor.

It was almost midnight so the pack house was silent as everyone had gone to bed.

He entered his room and lay on the large bed. The silence from the third floor was unnerving as it was only him occupying it. He hoped the moon goddess would bless him with his mate someday so they could live together.

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Kendrick stood at the floor-to-ceiling window in his room, staring outside silently. He was in deep thoughts. Since he got the news from his beta about the returned daughter of the royal witch, his wolf grew restless.

He couldn't understand the feeling coursing through him as he felt his wolf in his mind prancing around in eagerness to meet her. It was like a yearning. He would have to be patient till the welcoming party.

He turned and lay on the bed. He was too exhausted to take a bath and in a matter of minutes, he dozed off.