Luna’s Escapades Of Mating And Power

Chapter 3

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Humans.

I despise all species that lick their boots. Those constant flashes made me blind, and I was already angry. Taking the flowers and pretending to be kind to these bastards drove me crazy.I begged and pleaded with my father not to assign me any tasks, but he insisted I come anyway.

At 25, I still haven't found a life partner. But unlike my pal Blaze, who weeps nightly for his mate, I am relieved to be unburdened by this burden.

Neither love nor commitment are things I'm interested in. Being a bachelor was a great way to live. Carousing, hanging out with pals, tending to my pack, and carefree jogging through the woods all appeared more appealing than babysitting a female.

Girls are terrifying, and I pray to the Moon Goddess that she keeps me single forever. Or at least until I find a girl who is more to my liking.

Who would have a lot of confidence, guts, wisdom, and strength. I don't care if she's pretty or not; all I want is a woman who can lead my pack and shoulder the weight of being the Luna of the Shadowed Banes.

My pals' girlfriends are a bunch of obnoxious, spineless cake faces who desperately need a man to protect them, and she shouldn't be like them. When they don't even make use of their powers, I don't see why they insist on calling themselves wolves.

My father strictly forbade any female wolves from enrolling in the academy. In our pack, the females are not allowed to engage in combat. The only things women are good at are having cubs and getting their males horny.

That's just too horrible, and it's shocking that no one says anything about it.The old man is a sexist pig. Although I disagree with his politics, in my 25 years, I have yet to meet a woman who could convince him otherwise.

Who can take down an opponent and break all the fingers that are pointed at her without relying on a guy? My mom doesn't have any of these skills, which is sad. I repeatedly declined her offers to set me up with girls she thought would make good wives.

Having a daughter who looks exactly like my other mother is enough to make my blood run cold at the mere notion of carrying her.Years ago, I thought that the girl of my dreams existed, but now I know better. I gave up and said goodbye to my aspirations.

I don't want a girlfriend because I don't want to be her personal security detail. Those weak and helpless females are solely interested in swindling men out of their money. They have no shame in their parasitic lifestyle.

I was also anxious about the future. I can't have a nagging b***h glued to my hip like glue all the time since I'd have so much on my plate if I were an Alpha King.You may be asking why an Alpha King would travel all the way to New York City just to hang out with humans.

To that end, let's proceed.Five years ago, it all began. On the day of my coronation, there was a massive party in my honor. The most powerful and lethal pack in the Northern Valley, the Shadowed Banes, has anointed me its new Alpha King.

Blaze, my wolf companion, felt unstoppable. Zion, my Beta, disrupted the celebration I was having with my pals by breaking the terrible news. Edward was the Alpha of the Silver Moon Pack, and he and his entire pack were killed off several years ago.

His son told him that Edward's daughter is still alive and hiding out in New York.I found out about Edward's treachery from my father.

Even though they got along well, he covertly partnered with rogues to capture the Northern Valley in order to expand his dominion and gain an advantage. Dad devised a plan of attack to eradicate that scumbag and save us all in an effort to punish him for his cooperation.

Unfortunately, Blake, Alpha of the Vengeful Hunters, came to the rescue of his daughter, and she survived.

Blake forced the girl to run away when our scouts learned that someone with his blood was still alive, and ever since then, Dad has been on the lookout for her.His scouts eventually located the princess's stronghold. She recently returned from a trip to New York.

The last of the Silver Moon Pack was entrusted to me by my father to eliminate. I banged my head against the wall for months until I hit upon this brilliant scheme.

I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, so I could have anything I wanted at the tip of my fingers. I've never had to worry about money because my forefathers left me a fortune in jewels and gold.

I established Havoc Corporation in New York as a means of making a name for myself in the wider human community. Even though it made me sick to my stomach to be around humans, I had to obey my father's orders.

I had excellent business sense and was able to recruit top talent. My business went from nothing to New York's premier technology center in only a few short years.

My pride in the success of my business is tempered by the knowledge that I will eventually have to quit it. I'm not naive enough to fall for my dad's tricks.

To kidnap the princess, of course. Dad's meddling can be annoying at times, but he certainly helped shape my personality. Dad, despite having a mountain of obligations on his shoulders, didn't spare any effort in shaping me into who I am now.

He only gave me the best opportunities for learning and development. This gives him the authority to dictate my every move. Also, I can't be mad at him because I know he's looking out for my best interests.

I have no idea who she is, but I'm sure she's hiding her true identity to protect her posterior. But I have to admire her abilities.

I was impressed by her ability to remain anonymous for so long. If I ever find her, I intend to kill her, and then I can go back to my normal, exciting life.I laughed at the plastic dolls' attempts to sting me like real bees.

I was accustomed to all the focus. The partners of my pals also made advances and flirted with me.

I also don't think they should be blamed. After all, who wouldn't gush over a Greek god?I was prepared for what was to come. Many of the women here made physical contact with me, and the more bold ones even smirked seductively at me.

Blaze was going crazy because he had always looked out for me. In the end, though, I was able to settle him down.

I can't afford to let him override my judgment and disrupt my strategies.Senior manager Mr. Collins came through for me late tonight.

He took me inside to get me away from those bloodsuckers.As soon as I stepped foot inside, the lovely scent of vanilla greeted my senses. My senses went berserk from its overwhelming potency and magic.Blaze asked, "Can you feel it, Damien?" as he deeply inhaled the enticing scent. I ignored him and attended to my staff instead.

That redolence, though, titillated my nerves. I couldn't help but like it because of how tasty and comforting it was.My eyes darted about, trying to locate the source of that intoxicating aroma, when they fell upon the most stunning woman I had ever seen. It seemed as though she'd stepped out of a fairytale.

Her beautiful blue eyes captivated me. I'll never forget the way her heart-shaped pink lips and stray strands of silver hair caressed her cheeks. She was so lifelike that I couldn't take my eyes off of her.Angel and Blaze mumbled.She certainly was.

I was staring at her in awe of her beauty until she suddenly turned and walked away. I was taken aback. The doll didn't seem interested in my charms. Oh, for God's sake!Just looking at her, you can tell she can't be older than sixteen.

I was surprised to learn that my company's recruiters have begun hiring teenagers. My teeth ground together as I listened to her nonsense and felt her disdainful gaze following me around.Where women were falling all over themselves to be in my presence, this teenager had the nerve to give me attitude.

My veins were bursting with rage. My eyes were slits as I gave her the most lethal gaze I could muster. The kid looked frightened, and I'm sure she wondered how I'd uncovered her badmouthing of me. When the doll ran and hid behind the pillar like a frightened dove, I clamped my mouth shut.Cute.

"Wait a minute!’The words of Sophia woke me up from my reverie. After she finished talking, she asked if she could come into my office and show me around.

I agreed, and we boarded the elevator, but I couldn't shake the nagging feeling that I needed to view the doll. When I turned my attention back to her, however, I froze again.

She gave me the evil eye."This spoiled little tyke"A thought just occurred to me.When I finished saying those words to her, I smiled triumphantly at her white expression.

That should satisfy her needs for the time being. At least from now on, she knows better than to meddle with me.I doubled back and followed Sophia inside my workplace.

XenAs soon as I got back to my house, I was in a bind. Since the company threw a little celebration to greet the new CEO, Ava canceled my night shifts for today.

I owe her a great debt of gratitude; I needed to get my thoughts in order badly.

I tried distracting myself with my reading and schoolwork, but my thoughts kept returning to him.

To believe that "the girl who always avoided men couldn't help but think about her CEO again and again" is ironicTo paraphrase: "How can he read my mind?"I had yet to really grasp it, but I knew it was shocking and terrible.

My secret is safe, and I have no plans to share it any time soon. It was the first time in my life that a human being frightened me.Still lost in contemplation, I sat back in the chair and glanced up at the ceiling.

I tried to convince myself that maybe he was just flirting with me since that's the kind of thing rich buffoons do, but then I wondered how he managed to be so on the money.

This fact continued to annoy me.I yelled, "Urgh!! Dammit!!" as I tore the sheets and tossed them across the room.

I jumped out of my chair, which scraped the floor, and began pacing the room.What the hell is wrong with me that I'm starting to feel this way about him?The gray wall caught my blazing gaze as I gazed at it, growling angrily. I lunged on it like a raging bull, fingers curled, ready to punch, when a deep voice stopped me.As in, "Xena, you need to calm down."When I finally heard the voice I had been waiting to hear for months, my breath left my body.

Maria’s POV

You're making too much of this, Xen. There's no reason to lose your cool like that. Don't let petty things bother you. It might be your undoing," Maria warned me quietly. She made an excellent point. After a few long breaths, I closed my eyes.

The only person who could deal with my confused thinking was Maria, and she was enraged at my avoidance of responsibility.

Despite my extraordinary capacity for self-control, I occasionally allowed my anger to cloud my judgment. When I feel myself getting too heated, my inner wolf emerges and calms me down.I drew a deep breath, opened my eyes, and surveyed the scattered scraps of paper. I gathered them up with a sigh and threw them in the trash.

I went and got a chair and sat down in it. I sat in silence, fingers steepled, for a while until a thought came to me.Attention, Xen! You're messing up!Ralph, the pack's beta and trainer, yelled at me as I missed yet another target.

It has been all day, and I have yet to locate Liam. I needed him constantly, and his smile was the first thing I'd look for every morning.

I was so agitated and discouraged that I couldn't pay attention in class or during practice. Even though I was Ralph's best student, he couldn't help but yell at me over and over again for my terrible performance in class today.

Ralph lost his cool and had to walk away. As he came crashing down on me, I was sent flying backward by a strong blow to the lower abdomen.

Xen, who today would have sprung to her feet and counterattacked him in an instant, astonished Ralph by instead curling up into a ball and whimpering in pain.This ached like hell.

I just couldn't get the strength to go to battle. All I wanted to do was sob into Liam's arms. When I turned around and saw a boy my age running towards me, I coughed up a mouthful of blood. My eyes were watery, so I couldn't make out his features.

The child reached out to touch me, but Ralph's stare dissuaded him. He retreated into the forest and vanished.Ralph looked at me differently and walked over. He knelt down, his right leg on the floor, and gripped my shoulder.

I was able to sit down thanks to his assistance, and he examined my bruised and bloodied self. I had bruises all over my body, and my muscles were aching from his savage kicks.

With a sigh, Ralph forced my attention to himself. His stare was friendly at first, but when he saw my wet eyes, it hardened into a glare."Real men don't cry.

Xena, have you forgotten your lesson? He snarled, " I looked away abruptly. As a tear escaped my left eye, I quickly wiped it away with my hurt hand, smearing blood across my cheek in the process.His mouth parted in a moan.

I know that despite his severe ways, he had a soft spot for me. He lifted a hand and gently stroked my head.

I bit back a sob and wiped away my tears."Honey, look at this little bud!"I looked up at the crimson rose bud resting in the palm of his hand.

Once it matures, you can be sure that many people will be drawn in by its stunning appearance. Even if it were the most beautiful flower in the world, people would still pick it and enjoy it, but they wouldn't risk their lives to save it.

Because it can't save them, do you know why? It's delicate in a feeble way. It has no means of self-defense.

Now have a look at that magnificent banyan tree," he remarked, pointing to his left, where the enormous tree stood tall and proud.Unlike the exotic flowers in the yard, it can protect both the frail and the strong from the elements.

All harm will be warded off by the monstrous, gigantic, and mystical trees that populate this valley. Even though they are there to protect us, we don't find them attractive because they aren't as pretty as the roses in the garden.

These little, exquisite blossoms are safe from the wrath of the elements, but a human hand can uproot them, cause them to wither, and crush them to death. Now, which of these two options do you find more appealing?"I scowled and gave Ralph a stern look. His expressionless face and nebulous remarks confused me.

I stared at him in bewilderment, but as he said the next thing, my eyes widened.One who lives in opulence would never comprehend the plight of others who have to work for pennies. One who enjoys delicious treats every day cannot fathom the suffering of someone who goes to bed hungry every night.

One who enjoys prestige, wealth, and authority can't possibly know the suffering of others who face dishonor, anxiety, and isolation.

The fact that you managed to avoid death on the day your family was slaughtered is proof that the Moon Goddess has great plans for you. Not Liam, but fate has brought you here, Xen. Avoid becoming sidetracked in any manner.

Because time is on the side of those who appreciate it, not the ones who waste it despite knowing the risks.

His tone was harsh. I stopped dead in my tracks. In other words, Ralph was aware of my unrequited feelings.I nodded humbly and mumbled, "You're correct.

This will never happen again.I couldn't bear to meet his gaze because of my embarrassment. Ralph, though, grunted in response to my comment.Don't try to persuade me, kid. In the end, you'll come out ahead.

I can only make you aware; the decision to act on that awareness rests entirely with you.When I recalled the master's remarks, a gentle grin formed on my lips.I looked over at the water glass I keep in the corner of my desk every now and then. After taking the top off, I chugged the water in one swoop.

The refreshingly cool water calmed my nerves and infused me with renewed strength.Ralph was absolutely correct. The Alpha bloodline ran in Liam's family. A person like me is not someone he would rush to help.

From what I can tell, I've been at his mercy for a long time. Despite my privileged upbringing as a member of the royal family, I had experienced hardship.You can't establish a name for yourself and gain esteem until you develop into someone others look up to. There's no point in moping over your plight.

You can count on a few sympathetic listeners, but they won't stick around for long. Those who first felt sorry for you will likely laugh at your predicament in the future.That was a lesson I learned the hard way.

I need to stop getting worked up over nothing. I don't give a damn about that CEO, so he can go to hell.I put those irrelevant ideas out of my mind and began working on a fresh stack of papers.