The Shattered Court

Ethan~Arrival

Arriving on pack territory after spending 6 hours on the road was such a relief. I couldn't wait to arrive and eat the huge banquet that mom had our kitchen staff prepare for mine and Sonny's arrival. She may not be my fated mate but there is no one that could ever get between me and having a successful pack. I want power and riches and land. With Sonny by my side as my Luna I'll get all of it.

I look over at Sonny, she's been asleep this whole ride, thinking about the wars I want to wage and the power that she will bring our future pups makes me smile. I will need male heirs strong boys to carry on the legacy that I'll create. I don't love Sonny by any means but she will always belong to me.

Just then she snores and moves to lean on me, I swear she could fall asleep anywhere. I reach over and lightly give her a shake

"Hey babe, we're here" I say with a smile. I can't wait to run these lands in my wolf form and experience them all over again.

"Oh wow!! Your Forests are beautiful!!" she gasped. I knew she'd love it and her family will be so proud that she'll be Luna of a decently sized pack. And with their alliance and love for their daughter I'll be able to begin on my plans to kill her brother and seize both packs for myself. Power... it will be mine.

As our car reaches the front gates of our Semi-modern Village Homes, all front doors are wide open and my pack members are in their front yards to welcome us home.

This is exactly how I dreamed it to be when I bring my mate home. We will rule and become the most powerful pack in the North and this small village will grow into a city and become my domain.

She's not our mate!! And your insatiable hunger for power will ruin this pack!! Jax Snarls in my head.

Last night I could not find release or seem to exhaust myself. It didn't matter how many times Sonny and I had s*x I could not dull the sharp edge that my lust has been teetering on for days. I still feel aggravated and sexually frustrated. Never mind the fact that Sonny gives the best head over all the other girls I've hooked up with at Alpha school.

We need our mate!! Our fated mate!! Sonny will only weaken us, cheat on us, and I don't want her. Jax growls at me.

Sonny has never been with another guy, she wouldn't do that to me you dumb mutt.

Oh really?? So we didn't smell another males scent on her the other day?? I mean, for someone who says that she will be our mate no matter what, you sure don't treat her like a mate. Or should I mention all the times you've slept around? Jax throws in my face.

I am an Alpha male!! I should be able to sleep with whatever female that gets me off, she is a female. She owes me her faithfulness and owes me strong male pups as heirs. And what she and her wolf don't know won't kill them. Ugh I swear, Jax you are so weak of will that you can't tell that women are not strong??

Oh so am I to believe that everything Alpha School has taught you, the lessons your parents have drummed into you your whole life don't mean at thing??

No, I know how to be weak and cower for the royals, that's what they taught me. The Royal that sits on the throne let's vampires do as they wish all over the globe and because King Isaac's little sister was proclaimed heir he proved the world wrong, male is future, Men are strong. He took what he wanted, why shouldn't I?

I can't deal with this right now enjoy your fake mate while you can. Jax fades and puts up his own block. What the hell?!

"Oh wow, this is amazing!! I can't believe how many pack members are her for their Luna." Says as a matter of fact. Ha! as if she'd actually have that much power at all.

In a very conceited tone she continues, "What matters most is that every pack member seems to know their place. I don't want to see any lowly Omega's in my mess hall or dining room unless they are dressed to serve me. Especially when I'm eating."

She's right, although I'm not a fan of her acting like she'll be making any calls like that. She's here for one reason, it's only a matter of time until she and everyone figures it out. I just need the full support of the pack first. Then I can slowly make all the changes and have total control of every wolf, then by the time my parents realize what I've done... well the alpha title with be mine and it'll be too late for them to do anything.

As the car makes its way to the pack house we start to see the occupants and warriors waiting and cheering for us. The car begins to slow down and there on the far right end of the line of warriors is my future Gamma Simon and to his right is the most beautiful and stunning woman I have ever laid eyes on.

Woah, Jax... who is that I feel like I'd know who she is if she was from this pack. She looks about our age...

Why do you care prick?? Power remember?? She's probably a warrior from another pack since she's in line with the other warriors. Jax grumbles.

Ugh whatever Jax. I mutter back

"Are you ready for this future Alpha?" Shane says to me as the vehicle comes to a stop.

I give Shane a good look over, his curly black hair, gray eyes and his determined expression. We will do this together I have zero doubt in my mind.

"Let's do this" I say as I grab Sonny's hand and open the door.

As soon as the door opens I am hit with the most mouthwatering and attractive scent I have ever experienced. And my head snaps to the girl standing next to Simon in my top warrior line. No way.

MINE!!! MATE!! IT'S MATE!! Jax Howl's and begins doing circles in my head.

Mate?! Oh hell no..