CHASING THE ALBINO WOLF: Opening Pandora's Box

WOLVES DON'T EAT DESSERT

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Author P.O.V.

Deep in the heart of the forest, where the canopy of ancient oaks and towering pines filters the fading sunlight, stands an extraordinarily elegant dinner table. It is an unexpected vision of opulence set against the raw, untamed beauty of nature.

The table itself is a long, heavy expanse of dark, polished walnut, its surface gleaming under the soft glow of twilight. Instead of a traditional tablecloth, a rich emerald-green velvet runner cascades down the center, pooling gently on the moss-covered earth below.

At the center of the table sits an elaborate arrangement of crystal candelabras, their glass prisms catching the flickering light of tall, ivory beeswax candles. The warm, dancing flames illuminate a breathtaking floral display that looks as though it was gathered from a royal garden—deep burgundy peonies, pale blush roses, cascading white orchids, and delicate sprigs of eucalyptus and wild ferns that seamlessly blend the formal arrangement with the surrounding woodland.

Each place setting is a masterpiece of classical refinement.

Gilded charger plates sit beneath delicate, hand-painted porcelain dinnerware featuring intricate gold filigree. The flatware is heavy, polished antique silverware, placed meticulously beside crystal stemware that sparkles brilliantly. Wine chalices and champagne flutes of varying heights catch the reflections of the candlelight and the green forest leaves overhead. Linen napkins, dyed in soft sage and bound by brushed brass rings, rest perfectly on each plate.

Overhead, string lights are subtly woven through the low-hanging tree branches, casting a warm, starry canopy that mirrors the night sky beginning to show above. The gentle rustle of leaves, the distant call of an evening bird, and the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles mingle with the rich aroma of fine wine and gourmet cuisine, creating an enchanting, ethereal dining experience.

Momma Tahlia, Big Poppa a.k.a. Alpha Noah, Beta Royce, Azora, Gamma Fletcher Reid, Finn, Anora and Pandora sat laughing and joking. They were trying to give the late arrivals, Alpha Rhett and Ivy Brooks, a few more minutes before starting dinner without them.

"What's so damn funny? I want to laugh too. I need a good laugh." barked Ivy, storming on to the deck with everyone else.

"Your late! Have a seat and behave yourself." snapped Momma Tahlia.

"So this is them. I don't see what all the fuss is about. They don't look like anything special to me." sighed Ivy Brooks, rolling her eyes at Momma Tahlia and taking a seat next to Beta Royce at the long wooden table.

"I know she's not talking about us, Cuz." voiced Pandora, looking at her cousins but sounding very curious.

"No! She not....because that would be completely stupid on her end. I mean four against one. The math clearly favors us." replied Azora.

"No! I don't think she is talking about us because that would mean we would be obliged to STOMP that ASS. But forget her ....something smells so good. It smells like sandalwood and frankincense." expressed Finn sniffing around the table, trying to detect where the smell was coming from with no luck.

"Just ignore her simple ASS...nobody is trying to fight on our first night here." advised Anora.

"Who the hell do you think you're talking to? Don't you dare threaten me? I am your future Luna." snapped Ivy Brooks.

"You ain't s**t to me!" growled Azora, standing up wanting all the smoke.

"Stop it! They are my guests, and you will not talk crazy to them. If you can't act right, then leave. I mean it, Ivy Brooks." demanded Alpha Noah, fed up with her nasty attitude.

"I didn't do anything wrong. How can you take their side over mine?" whined Ivy Brooks, looking way too much like the popular American actress Reese Witherspoon.

"Easily." growled Alpha Noah in frustration. The four cousins stuck their tongues out at her and laughed at her mockingly.

A few minutes later, Alpha Noah informed them that Alpha Rhett was held up due to an important call from the Elder Council but would try to join them for dessert. So they should eat without him. Meanwhile, Ivy sat quietly fuming for the remainder of dinner as everyone ate and chatted happily around her.

They purposefully ignored her.

After dinner, it began to get chilly outside. Therefore, Momma Tahlia invited everyone inside for coffee and tiramisu.

Everyone went inside and gathered in the living room.

Shortly afterward, Finn excused herself to go to the bathroom. When she came out, Ivy was blocking her path. "Don't get too comfortable because I will never accept trash like you in my pack. I will be Luna soon, and I will never treat a mutt like you as my sister or as a viable member of my pack." barked Ivy, refusing to move out of her way.

"Whatever move." snapped Finn, trying to go around Ivy. When abruptly, Ivy shoved Finn right onto the floor.

Before you could blink an eye, Finn jumped to her feet.

Swung a solid left hook to Ivy's ear. Causing her ears to ring and vision to blur.

Next, Finn kicked Ivy in her left side and then her right side.

Ivy was taken completely off guard. Ivy Brooks thought she had picked the weakest runt of the group to make an example out of away from the prying eyes. She had just made one of the biggest mistakes of her young life.

Finn pinched her hard repeatedly in her chest and stomach.

Ribs could be heard cracking from the violent impact.

Then, Finn punched Ivy in the nose and broke it.

Blood flew.

Ivy screamed in pain.

Relentlessly, Finn kept going. She was fuming.

Everyone ran towards them. Momma Tahlia, Alpha Noah, Beta Royce and Gamma Fletcher were shocked to find them fighting and by the fact that Finn was winning.

Nevertheless, Finn took Ivy's left arm and flipped her onto the floor.

After that, Finn started stomping and kicking Ivy while she laid helpless on the floor screaming in agony.

Immediately, Gamma Fletcher and Beta Royce rushed over and separated the two ladies.

"Good job!" shouted Azora.

"I am proud of you. Good Work!" voiced Pandora, looking way too much like the American actress Tika Sumpter.

"You did that Sis... Good job!" yelled Anora excitedly as the three of them hugged Finn and blocked her way to attack Ivy again.

Gamma Fletcher and Beta Royce held Ivy.

Then they mindlinked Alpha Rhett and the pack doctor to come quickly. They informed them that a fight had occurred and Ivy was injured. They were shocked and concerned as they rushed over.

Nevertheless, Ivy definitely wasn't expecting that ass whooping. She just received but, she deserved it.

Plus, Luna Tahlia and Alpha Noah had warned her repeatedly about being a bully. Therefore, they didn't feel sorry for her at all.

"I have told you, Ivy, that bullying people would cost you one day. You are no longer welcomed in my home. I want her out, immediately." growled a furious Momma Tahlia as she turned her attention to Finn.

Pandora, Anora and Azora stepped to the side laughing. They would only step in if Finn really needed assistance.

However, Finn was doing great on her own.

"You are a good fighter. I am impressed." declared Alpha Noah as they both rushed over to make sure Finn was not injured.

"How dare you take her side? How dare you touch me! I am going to f**k you up! You are deadmeat!" growled a livid bloody Ivy as Gamma Fletcher and Beta Royce continued to hold her down.

"Let her go! Let her go, gentlemen! I am not scared of her. Let her f**k around and find out. I'm not the one to mess with. I don't bother anyone, but if you come f*****g with me.... You gonna learn real fast. I don't discriminate with issuing out ass whooping. Anybody can catch these hands." screamed Finn.

"Tough talk! You wolfless..... ugly, worthless creature! But I am still going to hurt you really badly." screamed Ivy.

"Well, if you're feeling froggy, then leap, b***h!!!!" snapped Finn.

"Ohhhh! Noooo! Noah...stop this before she hurts my Finn." cried Momma Tahlia.

As retired Alpha Noah stepped forward, Ivy broke free and leaped into the air, aiming straight for Finn.

Luckily, Finn moved out of the way in time.

Ivy charged at Finn. Finn moved out of the way, again.

Her cousins and sister only laughed and cheered Finn on.

"Let it play out. Maybe this will teach Ivy a lesson and humble her some. We will stop it before they do any real damage to each other. " advised Alpha Noah.

"Fine, but I don't like this one bit." replied Momma Tahlia.

Nonetheless, Ivy kept charging at Finn and Finn kept dodging her attacks.

All of a sudden, they ended up in the damn formal living room in front of the huge bay windows.

"What is she doing?" asked Gamma Fletcher, impressed that even without a wolf she was faster and stronger.

"Whoever taught her how to fight taught her well." voiced Beta Royce.

"Our grandmother." said Azora, with pride that didn't go unnoticed by anyone present.

Finn was not attacking, but she kept Ivy Brooks moving in frustration.

Ivy was turning in circles, trying to get Finn unsuccessfully.

Beta Royce minflinked Gamma Fletcher,"She is quite impressive. She is making Ivy dizzy and wearing her down. Which is a good strategy when dealing with a full-grown- Beta- she-wolf.

Without warning, Ivy lost her balance for a second.

As a result, that's all it took for Finn to move fast into a series of spin kicks, forcing Ivy to go crashing out of the formal living room with huge bay windows onto the front lawn.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>