The Wolfless Luna

CHAPTER 9- THE INTOXICATING SCENT

CALEB

“I don’t want a mate so why are they forcing me to attend these ridiculous events? Especially when I know that everyone just wants to be with me for my fame and money and not to be with me out of love. Why can’t the elders understand this?” I growled getting up from my chair and standing up in front of the large floor-to-ceiling window.

The amount of hatred I have within me I don’t even know if I will be able to love someone or not, or have I lost every ounce of love within me and now I’m left with nothing to give back. I have built so many walls within me that I don’t even know if I will be able to feel something like a mate bond which every talks about. I know my mother loved my father truly but will I be able to find someone who will love me and cherish me as much as I will love and cherish her?

“They are doing this for you and you also know this? They know how lonely you are and a mate is the only one who can make you feel good, make you happy, give you comfort when you need.” He said he looked at me with a soft smile on his face.

And he was right I know that they are not just doing this for the pack’s sake but for me also but can’t accept the fact of loving someone when I am not left with anything.

“You know, Caleb, a true mate will always support you, will love you, will hold your hands and drive you out of the darkness, will encourage you to do what you want, will motivate you to fulfill your dreams and, most importantly, she will always be standing by your side with you.” But will I be with her was what was said in my mind.

“So, stop thinking as if the world has ended. I know you want to avenge your father’s death but that doesn’t mean you will not find love in your life.” He said while practically growling at me.

“You can say this because you have a loving wife.” I retorted back as a huge smile crept on his face.

William found his mate when we were eighteen years old and since then they have been together, and what he said was somewhat true because after he found his mate, he had positively changed a lot and yes, his sense of fashion has also improved, thanks to his mate, Nikki.

“Okay, enough of talks let’s get back to work. What is my schedule for today since, the event is at night so, at least I can do some work now?”

I said while walking back to my desk and opening the files I have yet to sign. William was back to his Beta state.

You may be thinking what kind of file do a Werewolf would have to sign? Well, we may be werewolves from the inside but for the outer world, we are human beings just like every other normal human. We need food to survive and a pack to take care of and for that we will need money so, for that we need to work.

Our pack Silver Moon, has the largest bodyguard recruitment agency in the whole country of Nizar, which was started by my grandfather and now has been passed down to me. Being a werewolf, we have immense power compared to a normal human. We have enhanced hearing ability, heightened speed, and sense of smell. So, why not use it as a part of business? Many celebrities, politicians, and VIPs need bodyguards making it easier for us to attain success in our business.

Recently we have been planning on expanding our business worldwide for which I have been busy with so many meetings and have to fly to so many countries for collaboration.

“As of now, you don’t have any meetings or work to attend because elders have asked to cancel everything for today because of the gathering. So, no work for today.” William said nonchalantly while looking at his tab to see if he had anything else to inform me.

“What the hell!! What will I be doing now? Just sit and stare.” I growled at William.

“Hey! It’s not me who decided this, elders were the ones to do this. So, stop shouting at me.” William shouted back at me and he was right but still, he was the one over there to talk on my behalf, he should have said something.

“Okay, sorry but still what will I be doing now?” I asked William while spinning my chair and looking at the ceiling.

“I don’t know do whatever you want to do, I have work to carry on for the evening's gathering.” And with that, he left me alone in the office room.

‘What should we do now, Caleb?’ I was busy thinking then suddenly William came back again.

“Do you want something?” I asked to which he nodded his head and came and stood in front of my desk.

“Go, for a run in that way you can calm your mind and also inspect the area.” And then he left me again for the second time. But it’s a good idea, I will be able to enjoy and do work also.

I opened my dress because I didn’t want to ruin this new suit of mine by tearing it apart just because I was being lazy to open my dress. I carried my dress in my mouth as I jumped from the first-floor balcony and landed on my four legs in my backyard.

As I started running the cold morning breeze was fanning my fur and giving me peace. The forest was gigantic, bright, and archaic. Its canopy was contested by spruce, larch, and dogwood, and sparkling light dancing between the branches allowed for a mosaic of mushrooms to rule the nut and seed-covered grounds below.

Quiet creepers drooped from a couple of trees, and a range of flowers, which desperately tried to avoid the shadows, added playful elements to the otherwise monotone forest floor.

A variation of animal noises, which were caused by insects and critters, brightened up the forest, and were in harmony with the sounds of a fight over dominance between larger animals, adding life to the forest, and overpowering the swaying of tree tops in the wind.

I was running when my wolf smelled a very distinct scent, the scent was captivating and was taking over my senses. I had never felt like this before. The scent was coming from the riverside of the forest, it was a mixture of various scents of vanilla, and coffee giving it a sweet scent. It was driving my mind crazy. I needed to see who this was.

I sprinted towards the river only to find someone sitting and crying at the back of the river.

Quote of the day:

"One's dignity may be assaulted, vandalized and cruelly mocked, but it can never be taken away unless it is surrendered."