His Native Beauty, Her Ruthless Beast

Facing Fears with Friends and Family

Sarah POV

Jenni dragged me out of bed and into my bathroom. Running the bath water she ordered me to strip and get in, while she dug through my body oils and bath bombs. Tossing in a mixture, she took the detachable shower head and began to wet my hair before going to work shampooing and conditioning while I relaxed in the tub, enjoying the loving sisterly care. Wrapping my hair in a towel, Jenni tossed my body poof at me, ordering me to scrub while she went through my closet. After my body was scrubbed, rinsed and toweled, my sister brought me a bra, panties, pair of white capris and light blue blouse to wear downstairs to breakfast. Once dressed, my sister went to work drying and taming my hair into gentle curls. Not one for heavy make-up, I applied a light bronzer to my cheeks, a touch of mascara to my lashes and a peachy neutral lip gloss to my lips.

Walking down to the dining room, I was excited to see my uncle Terrence seated beside Auntie at the table. “Uncle T!” I squealed as I ran to him and hugged him tightly.

Uncle Terrence hugged me back just as enthusiastically. “Hello sweetheart! You look gorgeous as ever!” He said beaming at me.

“Your elder sisters and cousins wanted to be here with you today, dear one, but we decided it would be best to draw as little attention as possible to your transformation so we are limiting it to the senior Alphas, Lewis, Terrence, Jenni and myself.” Auntie explained gently.

Feeling a little disappointed but fully understanding, I replied, “That’s ok Auntie. I get it.” I then took my seat on the other side of Uncle Terrence with Jenni sitting down beside me.

My father came up behind me placing a kiss to the top of my head, then Jenni’s before sitting down on her other side. Auntie said a blessing to the Mother Spirit before we dug into a feast of veggie omelets, hashbrowns, blueberry muffins and orange juice - courtesy of the Rosebud pack Omegas who were sent on the order of their Alpha. It finally made sense to me why the Wolfpack’s always dedicated so much care to my family.

My sister and I ate quickly before we escaped outside to indulge ourselves in the joy of the elements of the earth.

Travis POV

The senior Alphas arrived early this morning, and after filling ourselves with the hearty breakfast cooked by the pack omegas, we excused ourselves to Alpha Thorne’s office. Seated in uncomfortable silence on the chaise lounge beside my Beta, with Alpha Thorne behind his desk and the senior Alphas in the chairs across from the desk, we waited for the arrival of another individual crucial to this gathering. A firm knock on the door announced the arrival of current Alpha Jameson Thatcher and the former tracker Terrence.

“Thank you to each of you for taking out time to meet with us today.” Alpha Bryan Thorne initiated. Everyone nodded their head in agreement.

Senior Alpha Bryce Thorne stood and spoke first, introducing himself to Chad and I, followed by the senior Alpha James Thatcher, then in turn current Alpha Jameson Thatcher, tracker Terrence Hemphill, myself and my beta Chad.

After introductions completed, Alpha Bryan Thorne then opened the floor for the senior Alphas to explain the history of rogue attacks on their territories, and the kidnapping of the former Luna of Rosebud. Tracker Terrence then took his turn to explain his connection with the Native Princess, shockingly who turns out to be his niece. Terrence continued detailing the hunt for the rogues who were operating under the orders of an unknown trafficker, and those held in captivity. He recounted the battle which ensued resulting in the loss of the Luna and the mother of the Princess. Senior Alpha Thorne wept during the account of losing his bride, while Bryan clenched his jaw as his eyes turned to coal.

Once the tale came to a close, a tense energy settled about the room. Chad breathed out a loud sigh before saying, “Wow, that’s heavy.” I felt all heads in the room turn to him before settling on me.

“If I’m understanding everything correctly, my destined mate is a magical native princess, fated to guide the earth to salvation or ruin, and I am her key to unlocking the powers which will either save or destroy the earth?” I clarify for certainty.

Terrence responds, “Yes, Alpha Thyges, if you are in fact the destined mate to my niece, then you would hold the key to unlocking her powers, and the force which drives her determinations and ultimately the fate of the world.”

Chad shakes his head slowly beside me, “As I said, wow... heavy.”

“When can I meet my mate?” I ask Terrence.

Alpha Jameson Thatcher speaks up, “We need to first establish your intentions with our Native Princess.” Gesturing to Bryan he continues, “Our fathers dedicated our packs to keep the princess safe, a task which we have carried since we took over in their place. We need to be sure that our efforts will not have been in vain.”

My body stiffens with fury as I feel Ember pushing himself to the service, “Why would you think that my intentions for my mate are anything but pure?” I bellow in my Alpha tone, unintentionally making everyone in the room submit to me.

Bryan pulls himself from the haze chuckling, “Ah, there’s that ruthless Alpha Thyges we all know and love. I have no doubt you will honor your mate bond, let’s take it down a notch Tig.”

Terrence speaks up, “Tonight is the coming of age celebration for the Princess. The Alphas and I will be in attendance, I’m sure I can open the invitations for plus two more. However I ask that you remain back and do not interfere until the transformation is complete.”

I look up and nod to Terrence. “What time do you want me there?”

“The transference of power from the Earth Goddess to your mate will take place at midnight tonight, I suggest you arrive before that moment, but stay in the tree lines until after your mate has gained her powers. Any uncertainty could cast a shadow, and we need her to be open and willing to her goddess.” Terrence responds.

“Alright, Chad, you and I will meet around 11:30, take a run down to the woods just outside of the property of the cottages and watch until it’s time to reveal ourselves.” I inform my beta.

Chad scratches the back of his head, let’s put another long breath before saying, “Yep, heavy. You got it brother. I’m right there with you.”