The Alpha's Luna

Matias Rossi

 "Stephano, are you about ready to go? You are going to make us late for this event; you are making me attend."

    "Yes, Matias, I will be ready in a minute, I am putting on my mask as we speak. I think it is kind of ironic that we are wearing wolf masks to this ball." Don't you think?

    "Not really, I think it is silly, but it's whatever. I want to get the show on the road. I have other essential duties I should be attending besides this ball. 

    "You never know what could happen; look on the bright side. This evening could be one for the books." Try and keep an open mind, will you?"

    Stephano steps out of the bathroom, and we look at each other and chuckle. We look like twins other than the fact that Stephano is wearing a black tuxedo with a matching vest and a blue silk shirt. His wolf mask is golden. The only things that differ from us two are my red shirt and silver mask. 

    "You know, Stephano, this distraction is one I do not need right now. I should be trying to solve our vampire problem instead."

    "Matias, you need a break; you have been working non-stop. It is not going to hurt you to have a little fun. I'm your Beta, and I have everything under control tonight. I have added extra security around our borders and installed some motion cameras. Just promise me you will try and have some fun, ok?"

    "Fine, fine, you have twisted my arm. But if there is the slightest issue, we will leave right away, no butts, got it!"

    "Yes, Alpha."

    As we leave our bedrooms and make our way down the hall, I get this weird feeling like my life will change tonight. It leaves an unsettling feeling in my gut; I brush it off and walk out the front door where the limo is waiting for us. 

    Stephano and I get in, and our driver shuts the door. I glance out the window as we pull from our circle drive. I take a deep breath as the sunset over the tall trees takes my breath away. Sunsets here are so memorizing.

I hope everything will be alright while I am gone. The last thing we need is an uprising while I am out galavanting around the city. We live about an hour from the city. The way I like it. 

    I love being surrounded by mother nature and all her beauty. Living in a crowded overpopulated city is not appealing to me. I love the fresh air. 

    I must have daydreaming because I did not realize that we were pulling into the Union Station's circle driveway as we gaze upon its historic beauty. The yard features a beautiful water fountain in the middle of a small pond, displaying a fantastic light show as the water flows up and down in rhythm. The building has these intricate towers of varying heights, three sizeable arched windows framed in stone rows of dormers projecting from the steeply pitched mansard roof. It has a clock tower above the main entrance. 

    The limo stops, and our driver opens our door as we make our way to the entrance, and the doors open right as we step towards them. 

    "What name is your reservation under?" A tall, slender older gentleman wearing a black tuxedo and sporting a Phantom of the Opera white mask asks. 

    "Matias Rossi, I replied."

    He smiled and said, "right this way, gentleman. The ball is in the Grand Hall down the stairs, he said as he pointed us in the staircase's direction. 

    The Grand Hall has this old world charm that you do not see anymore. Everything design so intricately. The Grand Hall has three enormous gold chandeliers with dangling crystals, a grand hall clock, and marble pillars and floors. The windows embellished with floor-length tapestries. 

    The evening's decor was elegant and romantic, with white drapes hanging from the ceiling with sparkling gold lights peaking through the material, which created the midnight sky's illusions of twinkling stars. The tables were placed on the room's outer edges to allow for a decent sized dance floor. The centerpieces on the table complemented the evening's theme, with tall glass vases with white feathers and a white and gold masquerade mask. Each table featured name cards. 

    The mood was very seductive, and the live band was playing. As we stand at the top of the stairs, we see people mingling, ordering drinks at the bar, and dancing on the dance floor. Stephano and I make our way to our table right before we sit. An intoxicating coconut and vanilla scent engulfs my senses, driving my wolf crazy. 

    "Mine!" He growls. 

    I look around the room before my eyes meet these two beautiful ladies descending on the staircase. One was wearing a floor-length black asymmetrical one shoulder evening cocktail gown. The dress has one sleeve that stops below her right wrist, leaving her left shoulder and arm bare, exposing a tattoo on her shoulder. Her gown accented her curves in all the right places; it appeared to be see-through in areas, but it was not. It was a vintage aspired with lined beadwork that flowed just right, and a slit that started mid-thigh to the floor. She was wearing red stilettos, a red and black beautiful, unique swan phantom Venetian mask. She was breathtaking with her golden skin and long brown curly hair that framed her face so perfectly. 

    Her friend was equally stunning, wearing a black plunging v-halter satin jumpsuit that featured an elegant beaded train. She wore a black Venetian mask that covered her right eye and went above her left eye, leaving her left eye and cheek exposed and adorned with twinkling diamonds. Her dark hair was framed around her face also and the rest in an elegant bun.

    My senses are going crazy. I have finally found my Luna, but which one is she. I turned to my Beta, "My Luna is here," and pointed to the staircase. 

    "Wow, those ladies are gorgeous," he replied. "I told you this night would be worth it," he grinned.

Just as I was going to make my way towards them, The music fades, and a beautiful young lady graces the stage, and I take my seat. I watch as the two ladies sit two tables up from us.

    "Thank you all for coming to the Grand Masquerade Charity Ball. I'm Susan, and I am the President/CEO of Children First, a Non-Profit Organization dedicated to enriching our youth's lives. When you donate, your dollar has an everlasting impact, from Safe spaces to academic achievement, well-being, and more. 

    When you give, you're giving to those in need the opportunity to thrive. As you know, children's lives are changed every day because of the impact that you make. Your support helps give children and teens of all ages and backgrounds the chance to reach their full potential. 

    Your contribution today will forever change a child's life, and we cannot provide these life-changing moments without you. Each company was asked to be a part of our live auction. If you are here, you have agreed to be auctioned to be a date for this evening. Do not forget to check out our fabulous silent auction tables. 

    Dinner will be served momentarily. As you dine, please direct your attention to our presentation. Again, we sincerely thank you for your support or our organization."

    As they served us dinner, I could not take my eyes off their table. We dined on a Cesar Salad, Carbernet Filet Mignon, and Asparagus Parmigiano paired with Carbernet Sauvignon wine. 

      "You need to stop starring at them; you are making us look creepy," Stephano said. 

    "I cannot help it; you know how long I have waited to meet my soul-mate." My wolf is getting restless, not knowing which one she is."

    I notice Susan making her way towards them, stopping to talk with the one wearing the swan mask. I decide I better start making small talk around the table before they start thinking something is wrong with me. 

    Just as we finish eating, that heavenly scent creeps up my nose. My body heat begins to rise, and desire overcomes me. I let out a low growl "Mine" as that enchanting goddess with the swan mask passes our table. 

    I notice she pauses clears her throat before stopping at the bar to grab a drink of water. Which is an excellent sign as I know she is feeling the mating pull like me. I want to sink my teeth in her neck and mark her as mine so badly. I am having a hard time controlling my wolf has he wants to emerge and take what is his. 

    "What are you waiting for?" Dante asked. 

    "We have waited this long for our mate; a few more moments will not matter." you need to calm down. Taking her right now in a room full of others, especially the humankind is not smart, I said."

    "I cannot help it, she, she, so...

    "I know." 

    We watch as she makes her way to the stage. That's when we notice that she does not have just our full attention but every male in this room. 

      "I do not like people looking at what's mine, Dante said."

    "I do not either, and she is participating in that auction, this is not good."

    "Next up for auction is Leilani. She is the Vice-President of Brand Management for Makido Industries. In her spare time, she likes to teach dancing to kids, go horseback riding, and volunteer at local animal rescue centers. Gentleman, it's not every day you find a lady who has it all a career and a kind and giving heart," Susan said. 

    "We will start the bidding at five thousand dollars!"

    "Do we have five thousand?" 

    "Five thousand to the gentleman in the front." 

    As she is modeling on the stage, the number of the auction keeps rising.

    "What are you going to do? Stephano asked.

    "I'm going to bid a ridiculous amount and stop this auction on her."

    "We are currently at fifteen thousand. Do I have sixteen," Susan asked? 

    As I make my way closer to the stage, those sensation return; I want to take her right here right now, ripped off that tight dress, exposing her round mounds and nip at her yummy gumdrops. Get a grip Matias I said to myself, you do not want to scare her away clam yourself. I shake it off the best I can. 

    "Twenty-five thousand dollars, I said in a deep sultry voice."

    Susan, with wild eyes, replies, do I have twenty-six thousand dollars?

    "Twenty-six going once.... going.... twice.... sold! To the gentleman wearing the wolf mask."

    I give a small grin of victory and make my way to the winner's circle.

    "Please make your way to the right of the stage. You will stop at the live auction table to meet your date for the evening. Thank you again for participating." Susan replied, and she continued with the auction of a gentleman this time. 

    Standing at the end of the table, I held a gift bag and a single long-stem red rose. 

    "Take her and claim her now, Dante growled. 

    "No, and that's enough out of you, as I closed our mind link.

    She looked about five-foot-nine and had legs for days. I must have been staring too intently as she glances away for a brief moment before locking eyes once more. 

    She extended her hand and said, "Hello, I am Leilani."

    I take her hand, bend down, and place a small kiss onto it. When our skin touches, an electrifying surge passes through my skin, leaving little tingles in its place. I lift my head and smile at her.

    "I am Matias, and the pleasure is mine," I said. 

    I hand her the long-stem rose. "Would you honor me with the next dance?" I asked.

    Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she smiled and said yes. 

    "Leilani, I will go put this bag away, and I will meet you by the dance floor."

    I notice when I make my way back to her, she is talking with her friend that she came with. Her friend seemed to be full of life and has a smile that would brighten anyones day. Those two seem really close. 

    As the music changes to an Argentine Tango, my body heat rises, and feelings return as I come up close behind her. She turns and looks at me. She must have been thinking something embarrassing as she glanced away from me for a moment. Composing herself, she introduced me to her friend. 

    "Matais, this is my friend Sophie."

    I smile, "it is nice to meet you. If you would excuse us, they are playing my favorite song, and this beautiful lady promised me a dance. 

    "Not at all, Sophie replied. "You two have fun," she smiled.

    I take her hand, and those electrifying tingles cause her to blush. 

    "Is there anything wrong, baby girl?" I asked. 

    "No," is all she replied. 

    I know the mating pull is getting to her like it is me. It is getting harder to control myself. I hope I can keep it together. 

    We find our place on the dance floor. I pull Leilani in close, and I can feel the tempture rise. I lead our tango, our legs intertwining. I spin her, with her back against my chest, as our hips move together in rhythm. I lean down and nuzzle her neck and breathe in her delicious scent of coconut and vanilla. I turn her around again and dip her. Bringing her up, I look into her big brown eyes, which seem to sparkle a hint of green in the light with her eyes filled with passion. 

    Every time I touch her, her body reacts to those tingles; each touch more intense than the last, and I did not want it to stop. I embrace her like she is mine, never taking my eyes off her for a moment. I give her my full attention.

    As I move us across the dance floor, I bring her in close again, her eyes looking deeply into mine. Without hesitation, I land a soft, smooth kiss upon her lips. She tastes so divine, like coconuts. I spin her again with her back against my chest, praying she doesn't notice my little man standing at attention. I land small kisses upon her neck, increasing the passion with each kiss. I whisper the word "mine" in a deep passionate voice.

Her body weakens, and her knees buckle with every kiss. As we continue dancing, my s****l feelings for Leilani grow. My body, my wolf, needs her and craves her every touch. I turn her around and dip her once more and kiss her every so passionately. 

    My tongue requests access. To my surprise, Leilani grants it. The kiss deepens, and then suddenly, I lift her.

    "Alpha, we have an issue back at the packhouse, Stephano said as he mind-linked me."

    I did not reply but instead I looked at her with a saddened look upon my face. As I know I must leave her for now and it hurts me deeply. 

    "Excuse me, Matias,"

    "What is is Stephano?" I replied, irritated. 

    "We have an issue that needs your attention, Stephano replied. 

    I turned and looked at Leilani, releasing a deep sigh. "Baby girl, I must go. Thank you for a lovely evening."I kiss her one more time; it was sweet and short, I caressed her chin and walked away.