Alpha's True Mate

Pitch Black

...After School...

Aria, Ella, and Rose stood outside the school, their faces etched with concern. "They must have known we were going to follow them," Aria said, her voice laced with frustration.

"I don't think so," Ella replied, her brow furrowed. "Rose, did you hear anything unusual at the cafe?"

Rose nodded. "I tried to listen in, but all I could hear was murmuring. They must have shielded themselves with a strong spell."

Ella groaned, her eyes flashing with anger. "I just can't wait to get my hands on that redhead who called me a slut."

Rose placed a calming hand on Ella's shoulder. "You will get your chance, but first, we need to break the spell on Jason."

Aria frowned, her mind racing. "I still don't get why she would use her spell on Jason. That's not how to get someone to like you."

Rose's expression turned thoughtful. "I wonder how he'll react when he gets his senses back."

"He'll definitely be mad," Ella added.

The trio fell silent, pondering their next move. Aria spoke up, her voice determined. "We need to find Jason and break the spell. Ella, can you do a locator spell?"

Ella nodded. "Yes, but I need my spell book and something that belongs to him."

Rose's face twisted in annoyance. "How are we going to find something that belongs to him now?"

Aria's eyes locked onto Ella's. "Is there no other way to find him?"

Ella shook her head, and Aria's face fell. Rose scoffed, "Great, witches..."

The conversation devolved into bickering until Aria intervened. "Okay, okay, guys. Let's not fight. We need to find a way to get something that belongs to Jason."

Aria's eyes sparkled with determination. "I think I've got an idea. His locker. Maybe we can find something useful there."

Ella's face lit up. "Smart thinking, Aria."

As they approached Jason's locker, Rose whispered, "s**t, it's locked."

Ella smiled mischievously. "It's no problem." With a flick of her wrist, the lock clicked open.

Rose's eyes widened. "You guys seem to forget you have a witch friend here."

Ella chuckled, pride evident in her voice. "And we're grateful for that."

Inside the locker, they found books and pictures. Ella took a picture, her eyes gleaming with determination. "This will do."

“ How long is it gonna take until you find him? ” Aria asked.

“ I don't know but I think I should be able to find out where he lives before tomorrow morning, I'll call you guys ” Ella said.

“ Okay... We will see each other tomorrow and we will break off the spell before school on monday ” Rose said.

“ Yeah bye ” Aria said and waved her friends goodbye and she went to get Kai from his class so they could go home.

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....On the way to Aria's House....

Rawon, a blonde haired in his mid twenties, leaned in close to Manson, his voice barely above a whisper. "Did you know what made Alpha change his mind about finding his mate?"

He was Lyrien's Gamma, third in command while Manson, Lyrien's Beta who was also in his mid twenties was the second in command.

Manson's gaze remained fixed on the road ahead, his arms crossed over his chest. "Why don't you ask him yourself?" he replied, his tone low and even.

Rawon's eyes flicked to Lyrien, who sat in the backseat with his eyes closed. His chest rose and fell with a steady rhythm, but Rawon knew he wasn't sleeping. "You think he'd snap my neck if I asked?" Rawon whispered, his voice laced with concern.

Manson's eyes rolled heavenward. "Focus on driving, Rawon. We don't need an accident."

Rawon's lips pursed in annoyance. "A simple yes or no would've been fine, you know?"

Suddenly, Lyrien's eyes snapped open, and his voice cut through the air like a knife. "Both of you, shut up!"

The car fell silent, Rawon and Manson exchanging a nervous glance. They knew better than to provoke their Alpha.

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...At Aria's House...

Aria's eyes snapped open, her chest heaving as she gasped for air. The remnants of her dream lingered, the werewolf's piercing gaze still etched in her mind. She could almost feel his intense stare, his voice echoing in her thoughts: "Mate."

Aria's heart racing, she threw off the covers and swung her legs over the side of the bed. The dream had been the same as always – the werewolf transforming into a man in torn clothes, his eyes locked on hers, repeating that haunting word.

She remembered Rose's words about being a mate to a werewolf, and Aria's determination hardened. She would never allow that to happen. The thought sent a shiver down her spine.

"Please, Selena, don't let me be a mate to a werewolf," Aria prayed to the moon goddess, her voice barely above a whisper. "Protect me from this fate."

She threw off the covers, her feet sinking into the cool floor as she padded to the bathroom to brush her teeth and after that she joined her family for breakfast at the dinning table.

Aria's gaze drifted away from her breakfast, her eyes clouding over. Aunt Sandra's concerned voice cut through the silence. "Why the gloomy face today, Aria? Is there something wrong?"

Aria's eyes met Aunt Sandra's, the warmth in her red eyes a comforting reminder of her father. "It's nothing, Mom," Aria said, forcing a smile as she ate her bacon and eggs.

Aunt Sandra's expression remained skeptical. "Are you sure? You can tell me anything, you know."

Aria sighed, then poured out her frustrations about school and the werewolves. She shared her concerns about Ella's locator spell and finding Jason. "She said she'd call this morning, but I've heard nothing," Aria said, anxiety creeping into her voice.

Aunt Sandra's reassuring smile didn't quite reach her eyes. "Don't worry... I'm sure Ella's spell will work."

Just then, Kai piped up, "Mom, can I go see Kent after breakfast? He wants to show me his new bicycle."

Aunt Sandra nodded, and Aria smirked, "I know that's your way of getting away, Kai."

The conversation was interrupted by a knock on the door. Uncle Diamond rose to answer it. "Are we expecting any visitors this morning?" Aria asked, her curiosity piqued.

Aunt Sandra's shoulders shrugged, but Aria's instincts whispered warning. Who could be visiting at this hour?

Diamond's footsteps echoed through the hallway, followed by a low murmur of voices.

A few minutes later Uncle Diamond came back with an angry face.

“ What's wrong? ” Sandra asked.

“ There is actually a group of Werewolves outside our house. They said they want Aria to come with them ”

“ Werewolves ? ” Aria said.

“ Why ? For what reason ” Sandra asked worriedly.

Aria's eyes widened as two imposing figures in black suits strode into the dining room. Their eyes locked onto hers, their faces unreadable.

"Because she's our Alpha's mate," one of them declared, his voice firm.

Aria's face burned with indignation. "What kind of joke is this?" she demanded, her voice rising.

The men didn't flinch. They advanced, their movements swift and coordinated. Aria's chair scraped against the floor as she pushed it back, her eyes darting to her aunt and uncle.

Sandra stood up, her eyes flashing with concern. "You can't just take her. What's going on?" “ Maybe there has been some mistake, she's not the one for your Alpha”.

“ The Mate bond is not a mistake now step out of the way". "The Alpha has claimed her as his mate. She must come with us." The silver-haired man replied.

Aria's anger boiled over. "I don't care about your Alpha or his claims. I'm not going anywhere with you."

“ Not without you ” The one with black hair said and the two men walked towards Aria to carry her out of the house by force.

Aria's eyes flashed with defiance as the werewolves approached her. "You're not taking me anywhere," she said, her voice firm.

The silver-haired man sneered, his eyes glinting with amusement. "You don't have a choice," he said, his voice dripping with condescension.

Aria's face burned with anger. "I'll never go with you," she spat, struggling against their grip.

The black-haired man chuckled, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "We'll see about that," he said, his voice low and menacing.

The men ignored her protests, their grip on her arms tightening. Aria struggled against them, but they were too strong

She wished she had powers like Ella or she was as strong as Rose but she was human, a powerless human and she hated herself for that.

Just as they were about to drag her away, Kai intervened, his sharp fangs bared. "Leave my sister alone!" he shouted, his small body tense with fury.

The werewolves were taken aback by Kai's bravery, and for a moment, they hesitated. Aria took advantage of the distraction to break free and grab Kai's hand.

"Run, Kai! Get upstairs and hide!" she shouted, her eyes locked on her brother's terrified face.

"Get your filthy hands off me this instant!" Aria spat, her eyes blazing with fury as she glared at the werewolves.

The black-haired man's grin only widened. "This one is a stubborn one," he said, his voice dripping with amusement.

The silver-haired man's expression remained stoic. "Hmm... Let's just take her to meet Alpha," he replied, his eyes never leaving Aria's face.

Aria thrashed and screamed, her anger and fear boiling over. She kicked and struggled until they finally released her, leaving her standing alone outside the house.

Breathless and furious, Aria surveyed her surroundings. Up to ten men in black suits surrounded a sleek black car, their faces impassive. Aria's eyes narrowed as she crossed her arms over her chest.

"Well, where is your stupid Alpha?" she demanded, her voice laced with venom. "Let me give him a piece of my mind."

The werewolves' eyes widened in unison, their faces pale. Aria knew she'd crossed a line, but she didn't care. She wanted to confront the Alpha, to tell him exactly what she thought of his claims.

Aria's gaze fell on the black car, her anger and frustration simmering. She knew the Alpha was inside, probably watching her through the tinted windows. "I know you're in there, dimwit," she taunted. "Get out and face me."

Sandra and Diamond emerged from the house, their faces etched with worry and helplessness. They knew they couldn't intervene, and Aria's defiance only seemed to escalate the situation.

Minutes ticked by, and the car's door remained closed. Aria's anger boiled over. "Useless bunch of werewolves and useless Alpha," she spat.

A brown-haired man stepped forward, his yellow eyes flashing with anger. "How dare you insult our Alpha?"

Aria shrugged. "Like I care. I'm going back inside." She turned to leave, but the sound of the car door opening made her freeze.Let's revise and enhance the scene.

As the men parted, Aria's gaze fell upon the Alpha, her heart racing with anticipation. He emerged from the car, his black suit accentuating his perfectly toned physique. Standing at around six feet tall, he exuded confidence and power.

Aria's eyes roamed over his features, taking in the strong, defined jawline and straight nose. His lips, a deep shade of red, seemed almost inviting. His short, black hair gleamed in the light, and Aria felt an inexplicable urge to touch it.

But it was his eyes that truly captivated her. Pitch black, they seemed to bore into her very soul. Aria knew that black eyes in werewolves signified intense anger, and a shiver ran down her spine as she realized she'd gotten on his bad side.

Aria swallowed hard, sensing the Alpha's power and authority. She knew she'd crossed a line, and now she faced the consequences.