The Alpha’s Daughter and her Forbidden Mate

“Good morning!” I say to my parents as I walk into the kitchen. They’re having breakfast at the island, it’s 7am on Saturday so they both get to sleep in but do they ever, not really. The work never rests for the Alpha and Luna of Blood Moon Pack. “Going on a run sweetie?” Mom asked me as I walk around the island to give them both a hug and steal some bacon. “Yeah but not a long one, I have to get back to help dad. Finally learning some Alpha duties I’m excited!” I say as I eagerly chomp on my food. My mother nods her head “Dahlia, honey. I wish you could put as much excitement into finding your mate and making us grandparents.” She says as she makes the fake pouting face at me. I’d feel more sad if she didn’t guilt trip me all the time about not finding my mate. I’m 20 years old and still haven’t found my mate, werewolves usually find their mates at 16 when they first shift but my first shift came and left and four years have passed and still no mate. “Mom you know I haven’t given up looking it’s just now it’s time to start learning my Alpha duties.” She sighed heavily “I know sweetie I just wish I could see you with a pup of your own.” Meanwhile dad is just sitting their silently, I shoot him a look “Oh don’t include me in this, I want no part of it. What time will you be back from your run?” He asked me as he takes another bite of his pancakes. “Roughly 8:30, I don’t want to be out too long.” I tell him as I sip some orange juice. “Sounds good, I’ll be in my office when you get back.” He tells me, “Alright, see you guys later!” I blow both my parents a kiss and they mock catch it. I stretch outside the pack house. I usually do a lite jog or walk to the edge of the forest then start the actual run. I prefer running through the forest, the smell of the earth, the dampness in the air, it’s all just so calming to me. It really helps me hone in while I’m running. Sometimes I’ll run in wolf form but majority of the time I’m in human form, and today is human form. I stretch one more time at the edge of the forest, put my headphones in and take off before I know it, I’m leaping over down trees, crossing puddles and evading muddy spots. I made it the creek at the edge of our pack, it leads to a lake with a beautiful waterfall. It’s not a very big waterfall, but it’s still gorgeous nonetheless. I used to sit there when I was little with my friend Jack and play but ever since what happened and we got older, him and I don’t come out here as much at least together that is. I still come out as much as I can, I’ve always been drawn to this place. I can’t quite explain it. It brings a sense of serene tranquility that I can never understand why. I sit for a minute and admire the calmness of the forest and the sounds of the waterfall. I jolt, I realize I’ve fallen asleep. I look at my watch, “shit.” It’s 9am and I told my dad I’d be back by 8:30. I hurry to get up and dust myself off. As I’m getting ready to leave the lake and put my headphones in I can’t help but feel that I’m not alone, call it intuition but it almost feels as if I’m being watched. I don’t bother looking over my shoulder and just start running. I make it back to the pack house safe and sound, but I just can’t shake that feeling like I was being watched. Were they watching me the whole time? Did they see me run up to the lake? Was someone actually watching me or am I just imagining it? Either way, I have to shower change and meet my dad. Maybe next time they’ll show their face.