Her Lycan King

“Prepare yourself,” my father said for the millionth time. As the only child to the Alpha and Luna of Half Blood pack, I was forced to attend every event my father was invited to, but wasn’t your typical invite. The Alpha of Alphas invited me to join his pack. A pack of Alphas… This is where mated and unmated Alphas went that didn’t have control of their own packs…like me. I will never be the alpha of my father’s pack since I am a female. Only males can inherit, more specifically, the first-born male. If an Alpha has 10 children, the eldest male inherits the pack, and the remaining pups are raised to adulthood before being sent off to the Alpha pack. The Alpha of alphas is usually the strongest wolf among them. Unlike a typical hierarchy, where the pack’s leader is a descendant of the previous leader. In my parents’ situation, the Alpha of Alphas will assign a new alpha to my father’s pack once he dies, unless his reign is challenged and he loses, that is the current fear, hence why I received my “invitation” to the Alphas pack right at 25 years of age. “Yes, father,” I repeated. We were on our way to, the newly named, Death pack, where Zayden Anderson, the newest Alpha of Alphas, was known for leaving death, and destruction behind him, kind of poetic really. He became the leader after killing the previous alpha and his family. It was also rumored that he kept several mistresses, in addition to his chosen mate, a warrior who saved his life in combat. It truly is a shame, his poor mate having to share him. Another rumor is he chose to allow anyone to challenge for a position as his mistress, but it was always to the death! “Carmen, we’re here,” my father broke through my thoughts. With a sigh, I exited the car. The mansion (more like a castle) in front of me was huge. It reminded me of the Castillo de Chambord in France. Such a beautiful building, with its exterior wall protecting the people within. I recall visiting the different castles in Europe while studying abroad. “This is the pack house, you will live here until the Alpha relocates you,” my father informed me as he approached the guards. “I am here to deliver an Alpha. She is not mated,” my father said. Great, now every male will be waiting for me to come into heat… I thought to myself, as the guards looked at each other with knowing, creepy, smiles. The guards opened the large doors, and I immediately was hit with the faint scent of roses, freshly cut grass, and moss. MATE floated through my head but that couldn’t be right. How could I scent my mate without seeing him, first? “Hi! I’m Marnie, I’ll show you to your room,” a cute blonde girl said to me, as I said good-bye to my father. “Okay, thanks,” I lamely replied. “The alpha will hold a formal gathering and place you into your designated area once the rest of the surrenders arrive,” Marnie told me as we walked down the corridor towards the center of the castle. Surrenders, that’s what we are…Abandoned by our pack, like a dog to humans. Maze, my wolf, said. Returning my focus back to Marnie, I asked, “How long with that be?” “The rest should arrive by the end of the week. There’s the kitchen,” she pointed, “the mass hall, where we all eat. You’ll meet the Alpha there in a few hours. The gym is down that hall and to the left, and your room is directly up this staircase, the last on the right,” Marnie finished in one big swoop. I thanked her and started towards my room. Climbing the stairs, trying not to notice that Maze was screaming ‘Mate’ in my mind every time I smelt roses, freshly cut grass, and moss. “…. up the staircase and last on the right..,” I kept mumbling to myself so I didn’t forget, as I walked down the hall. “Did you hear? This time he’s hosting a ball. He’s going to announce his new mate! I can’t wait,” a brunette gushed with a group of her friends as I passed them in the hall. “Stop, what are you doing here?” she demanded. “I was told my room is the last on the left. Down this hall,” I responded. The girl stared at me before belting out a hideous laugh, “That cannot be right, that’s the Luna’s designated room. Why would you get it?” she questioned. “Maybe the rooms are all full? I was told there are several others arriving this week before we are placed into our permanent homes,” I answered, logically. “Maybe. Give me a minute,” she said as her eyes glazed over, indicating she was mind linking someone. The conversation must have lasted a half hour, my feet hurt before the girl’s eyes cleared up. “Alpha said you are to stay there temporarily,” she said coldly. “If it’s only temporarily I must be moving pretty quickly,” I said, smiling sweetly. She’s jealous. Don’t bother trying to get her to like us! Maze scolded. It doesn’t matter, we won’t be here long and if she’s the chosen mate to the alpha, I’d rather stay on her good side, I told her. “Well, I’ll see you later,” I said as I continued down towards the room. One of the girls laughed, as she tried to trip me. I turned to her and asked, “I’m sorry, but did I do something wrong?” “You’re taking the Luna’s room. That’s wrong,” she said venomously. “Your friend just confirmed that I was to stay there, how is it wrong?” I pressed. “Because Tracy is supposed to be the next Luna, if anything, SHE should have the room,” the girl snapped. “What’s going on here?” a very male, gravelly, and dominant voice asked. I turned to see a gorgeous man! He was at least 6 feet tall, with tanned skin, short blonde, wavy hair, with perfect dimples to accent his mouth. His overwhelming scent reached me, and I knew, this was my mate. “Tracy! What is going on here?” he demanded, again, of the brunette. “Alpha, this girl was just headed to her room,” she answered seductively, but nervous. “I see,” he answered. OMG! His voice was enough to send me into a daze! Before I knew it, I had moved to stand in front of him. I looked up at him, as he inhaled my scent, “Talk more, please,” I whispered. He smiled, revealing his dimples, “And what would you like me to say?” he asked softly. “Anything,” I said breathlessly. “Ummm, excuse me, but this is MY mate,” Tracy said as she pushed me away from him. Maze was going crazy, and I quickly said, “My apologies, excuse me,” and rushed down to my room. I entered and quickly closed the door behind me. I turned to scan the room, the room was ugly, it made me want to vomit. Frilly pink was EVERYWHERE, the worst room I have EVER seen, but I guess I don’t get a choice on the decor. I saw my bags on the vomit worthy bed and started to unpack. I wasn’t sure if I could stay here, pink was not my color, nor did I like lace. The knocking on the door caught my attention. As I went to answer it, I could smell him, Maze started to come out. She turned my eyes golden, as I answered the door, “Yes?” He didn’t say anything, simply pushed his way into the room closing the door behind him. Maze took complete control and jumped him! Lips locked on his, arms around his neck, and legs wrapped around his waist, before retreating. This was horrible, and embarrassing…for me.