Chapter 1
Leas POV
"Come on, Cain! You can do better than that!" I smirk at my beta, making him work extra hard for it. Cain is fast and strong but he's a puppy compared to me.
Cain is breathing heavily and trying to keep up with my speed. He frowns and says: "You can at least encourage me, Lea!". I stop my tracks and look at him with fury in my eyes.
"That's Alpha to you." I growl making Cain freeze.
He looks down on the ground.
"I'm sorry, Alpha.". I start laughing and Cain is confused at first but then he get my teasing.
I walk over to him, punching his forearm and giggle.
"I'm sorry buddy, couldn't help myself." Cain gives me a smile and a push back.
"I will hit the showers, thanks for the training, Alpha". The word rolls on his tongue and I laugh again. He walks to the locker-room.
"The meeting is in 2 hours, be back in the house on time!" He lifts his hand as a gesture of understanding. I start walking to my house.
Cain is my best friend. He is also my beta and the only one allowed to call me Lea. We have known eachother since diaper times. His family have always been close and loyal to my family as betas.
My father always told me, how important a friendsship between an Alpha and his beta is, and I finally understand.
I have been Alpha for 5 years now, making me the first and youngest she-wolf to become an Alpha. My older brother, Loke, was first in line, but a rouge attack killed my entire family, forcing me to step up as Alpha. It was a rough start, not everyone was happy with my acccession as their Alpha. But Cain supported me all the way.
I reach the house, walking to my room to take a shower before the meeting begin. The water feels good against my sore skin. We have been training a lot recently. The rouges get braver every week, testing our patience and for any weakness.
I turn of the shower and take a towel around my wet body. I walk into my closet and take out a long navy dress. This meeting is important, and I need to impress the elders. I dry my hair, puts on a lace bra and matching panties.
I make a high ponytail in my dark-brown hair and make a long, big braid. I put on some light makeup and put on the dress. The dress fall smoothly around my curves and match my navy eyes. I take one, last look into the mirror and open the door.
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The meeting is long and boring. I try to hide my boredom but Cain look right through me. He gives me a smirk.
Are you having fun, Cain? Cain smile and look at the elders. I can't deny my love for these kinds of meeting, Alpha. They are so pleasent. I giggle, making the elders look at me. I straighten my back and signals for them to continue.
'Nice job, Lea. We have to make them respect us and show them we can do this.'
'Relax, Blade. They don't dare go against us.'
'You can't be so sure. The Moon Goddess has high expectations for you, Lea. Don't disappoint her.'
I growl at her remark. I know the Moon Goddess has high expectations for me, Blade always reminds me of that.
My wolf, Blade, is not like others. She has tremendous power and a mind of her own. She loves me and protects me no matter what, but her thirst for blood is a problem. She don't mind killing, she actually loves it, making it hard for me to take back the control. Sometimes I even have to stop her from going all murder mode.
I can suddenly feel Elder Johan turning his attention to me. I snap out of my thoughts and look him in the eyes.
"I'm sorry, Elder Johan, please repeat your question." I frown.
The irritation is streaming out of his eyes and I can hear his thoughts.
'Jesus, do you ever listen to a word I say, stupid girl?!'
I get up, fury in my eyes. Elder Johan bows his head, knowing he made a big mistake forgetting I can hear his thoughts.
"Don't you ever talk me like that or I will ripe your throat out!". I growl loudly, making him anxious. Blade is on the edge, ready to emerges. Elder Johan look pale and frighten.
"I'm sorry for that little outburst, gentlemen. Continue the meeting." I can hear some of their thoughts, most is scared and some furious of my behavior towards an Elder. I sit down again and take a sip of my drink. The cold liquor run down my throat, making it warm and pleasant.
"As Elder Johan was saying before, the Alpha King is holding a feast on the occasion of the renewal of his alliances, Alpha Blade. Do you wanna attend this year?". Elder Jacob says with a bow. I smile and look him in his eyes, making him nervous.
"When is it? I haven't heard of this before?" Elder Jacob looks away and bow.
"I'm sorry, Alpha Blade. We just got the invitation this morning. The feast is in 2 weeks." I nodded, swirling my drink in my hand. Maybe is time for me to make an alliance with the King.
"Good, Beta Cain and I will attend the feast. Tell them, please. Meeting is over. " I get up from my seat and walk out the office.
'You could've broken a finger or something. That would've been fun.'
'Blade don't. We will only get in trouble. Besides I think he learn his lesson.'
'Did you see his face. He almost cried like a little puppy.'
'You are vicious, you know that?'
'Yeah, yeah.'
I chuckle. I insist being called Alpha Blade. Everyone outside my pack thinks Alpha Blade is a man, they will never respect me if they know I'm a girl. It only pis Blade of and when Blade is pissed, someone is bound to die.