The lost decendent

Chapter 1

‘Holden dear, do you remember to pick up the cake for Gaia’s birthday? I ordered it from the new shop in the city, Cake. I hope they live up to the reviews I’ve read.’

‘I think they will, mom. They just opened their sixth bakery cafe. They could not do that when they didn't deliver’.

‘You’re probably right. But I just want to organize a perfect party for your sister. She only turns 21 once’.

‘And you will throw her a great party, mom. You thought of everything. It will be amazing.’ Holden stands up from his seat and takes his mother in a hug.

‘Yeah I know. But I have this huge feeling something important is about to happen really soon. But I can’t put my finger on it yet.’

‘Everything will be fine mom. I know we shouldn’t ignore your feelings, because more than once they’re true. But I doubt something is about to happen at Gaia’s birthday party.’

‘You’re probably right Holden.’

‘So now we know I’m probably right. You can go home and relax mom. Leave the cake to me and tomorrow will be amazing.’ Prudence wiggles out of her oldest son's grasp and gives him a smile and a nod. They both walk to the door of Holdens office to see Prudence off. She knows she is just overthinking. But she can’t shake the feeling. Something is about to happen and it will be soon. Her gut feeling tells her everything will be changing soon. She can only hope it will be for the better.

Holden flops down on his chair. His fingers untagle his dark hair, while he sighs at the tall stack of paper. There never seems to be an end of them. He was hoping to get a lot done, before he went to the bar with Matteo and Lorcan. He put the different files in the drawers of his desk- they will just have to wait until another time. Hopefully he will find his other half soon, so she can help him out. Or he really should start thinking of a personal assistant.

The sudden sound of a knock brings him back to reality.

‘You ready man?,’ Matteo’s voice echoes through the door.

‘Yeah, just a second.’ Holden answers, before he locks up. As soon as the men come outside, a car stops in front of them. They hop in and greet Lorcan who is behind the wheel. They drive through the picturesque streets of the village centrum. To the outsides of the town the houses get a bit moderner. Although there is still wood in the structure combined with stones. When Holden looks out of the window he sees the boutiques making room for the houses. The bar they are going to is just outside the town - on the edge of our territory. This so no minors are walking in on the bar. Ofcourse it is a werewolf only bar. Humans can only find the town when someone actually takes them there.

Lorcan parks the car in the almost full parking lot.

‘It’s fullhouse tonight,’ Matteo points out excitedly.

‘What did you expect on a Friday night,’ Lorcan replies back. Holden doesn’t listen to the banter of his friends and walks to the entrance. He holds it open for his friends. The smell of people drrafting through the door. They follow suit. Soon they see a free boot in the far corner. After they took their seats, a waitress came along. They order their drinks and within a minute it is on their table, along with some snacks.

‘So being the alpha has its perks. Free snacks,’ jokes Matteo.

‘Being a single alpha and beta, I think that is,’ corrects Lorcan.

‘Jealous?’ Matteo raises a brow.

‘Of you? never! I don't want to lose Gaia at any cost.’

‘Good, because that is my sister you’re talking about Lorcan.’ Holden looks deep into his friends eyes. How they all were surprised they turned out mated together. At first Holden didn’t like it. She was of course his babysister. He wanted to protect her. But he knew better. The mate bond is undeniable. And when he looks at Lorcan and Gaia together he cannot do anything else than wish he had found his own mate.

“She is out there somewhere. We will find her”, he hears his wolf say in his head. He nods inwardly. It only takes him so long and he becomes impatient. Definitely when he looks around. A few girls are trying to catch his eyes.

‘Although it would be time either of you find your mates. I get nervous from all those looks of these woman. They look like they can devour you both here and then. And if we get the same luck as last week, I got a lot of explaining to do to Gaia.’

‘You don’t have to help me. I never complain,’ Matteo answers.

‘You are aware that I don’t want you to get involved with the whole pack right?’ Holden gazes down on his friend. ‘I don’t want our future beta female to be uncomfortable.’

‘I know. But waiting is hard. And in the meanwhile I can have some fun.’ Matteo knocks back his drink and walks to a table full of she-wolves.

‘He is uncorrectable. Hopefully his future mate will tame him down.’

‘She will not only tame him down. I think she will give him a hard time.’ Lorcan smirks. Holden nods. He is only hoping it won’t take his own mate too long to come along.