The Alpha’s Luna is a Ghost

Chapter 1 SEBASTIAN “Alpha, this is the fifth year, it is time for you to take a wife. You are currently the only Alpha in the entire kingdom who doesn't have a Luna.” My left-hand elder said, trying to keep his voice down a notch. “I believe what you are trying to say is, he is the only Alpha in all of history to have ruled seven years without a Luna.” The elder on my right added, shaking his head, like a grandpa who is tired of scolding his grandson. “He is also the only Alpha who wears sunglasses even indoors.” Another one blurted. “Alpha, please tell us, did you perhaps go blind in the last rogue wolf hunt and you have refused to tell us?” Another rasped. “Except he has been wearing glasses for the last ten years.” another one chimed. Ah… my head hurts. When is this meeting going to be over? I want to go home. I miss my bed, I miss my chair, I miss my f*****g peace and quiet. “Alpha, you need a Luna or better still, you need an heir, you’re growing older…” “I am twenty-nine.” I snapped. How dare he call me old? His jaw dropped, “Is that the only thing that matters to you in all of the things we have said so far?” The right-hand elder leaned, teeth gritted, the grumbling of his wolf was obvious, loud enough for me to know that he was pissed. But boy, do I give a f**k. “If you have nothing more to say, I shall retire to my…” “Alpha!” They all yelled. Oh f**k me! “Fine, people, I’ll find an heir or something, now, can I go and attend to other things?” They sighed. I took that as my cue, grabbed my keys, and walked out of the room. As soon as I stepped out of the courtroom, everything turned cold. The kind of cold that sends shivers down my spine. A shift occurred and beings appeared. Beings that a sane person shouldn't see. I have a secret. I can see ghosts. I mean, real ghosts, dark eyes, long black hair, white f*****g ugly dresses. They look scary as s**t, disgusting to look at, and they drain the f*****g life out of me. My little brother believes it’s a superpower but to me, it’s a curse. Being able to see non-living things roaming around, doing things I shouldn't even see… is not in any way a superpower or a blessing. It’s a f*****g curse! The best part is, they don’t know I can see them, so they never approach me. But that doesn't change the fact that I can see them or feel their presence. Seeing ghosts is like living and dying. I am one leg in the land of the living and the other leg in the land of the dead. Sometimes, it’s hard to tell which, or where I am. The glasses help, though. It makes it possible for me to stare without them noticing but for the last five years, I have never batted an eye at any one of them. I simply do not care for them. The last time I interfered… I almost… No.. I died! I literally f*****g died! I am never getting involved with a ghost again! Ever! Even if I see a villain ghost killing an innocent ghost, I will never interfere! Ever! “You know, everyone thinks you’re crazy.” My beta, the one being I hate who is a living being whispered next to me. “Do I look like I care?” “That’s the point, exactly my friend. Because you do not care, your stench is rubbing off on me. I cannot find a woman to lay with because they know we are always together.” He hissed, obviously disgusted, yet walking side by side with me. “Then get lost, I do not care where you go.” I fired. “You see, that is another problem, you’re a loner. If I leave you, you will end up worse, I am an excellent being who will not discard you.” he giggled, enjoying himself. I halted and turned to him, eyes dragging down his ugly face, “Vincent, I will love you if you leave me.” I mumbled. “Unfortunately, I do not require your love so I guess, I’m staying,” he pressed his lips into a proud smile as he yanked my car keys from me and dashed out of the house. Fucking hell. “There is a ghost behind you.” I teased. “What the f**k!” he yelled, running out, like he was being chased. That was satisfying. ——— We arrived at the mansion together, walking into the living room. My aunt and brother were in the living room, talking and laughing. “Aunty?” “My lovely, boy!” her voice, so loud, so alive. I do not need to confirm if she is a ghost, she is too loud to be dead. She danced towards me, pulling me into a warm hug, “I miss you my baby boy.” She cupped my cheeks and pressed kisses over my cheeks. “Aunty, I am twenty-nine; you don’t have to…” Smack! Her hands descended on my back, “Do not ever say that to me, you will forever and ever remain my precious little boy,” she whispered. I couldn't help but smile. Nikky, is my mother’s sister. Ever since my parent died, she practically, raised my brother and me. She knows about my secret. She is the absolute best. I couldn't have asked for another aunty. “What are you doing here though, you never said you were coming,” I mumbled, walking with her to sit. “Good evening, Nikky,” Vincent winked, “You look beautiful as always. Ugh! “Oh, Vin, you look so manly, now.” She wiggled her brows at him, leaning in and kissing his cheeks as well. “What can I say?” he shrugged and they both laughed. I shook my head, ignoring them. “Ah, the reason I came.” She finally responded, “I came because Simon called.” she blurted. Simon is an elder in my pack and Simon is one of the elders who is bent on getting me married. If he called Nikky, it only means he needs her to convince me to attend tonight’s coming-of-age ball. If there is one thing Nikky is good at… it’s convincing me… no, emotionally blackmailing me. Ah! I wanted to sleep tonight. “So I take it you’re going to the ball, right?” ——- The chandelier dangling from the ceiling was so bright, but it’s not the reason I am staring at it, there is a f*****g girl ghost hanging on it. How did she even get there?.. No! Not your business, Sebastian. “Alpha Sebastian, this is mind-blowing. I did not expect to see you here tonight.” That makes two of us buddy. “Congratulations on your daughter’s coming of age.” I muffled. “Thank you.” “Oh Alpha.” Another father walked up to me, “Thanks for gracing us with your presence,” he said with the brightest ugliest smile I have ever seen, if his daughter takes after him, I might as well, pass now before he introduces her and I end up hurting her feelings. Whatever strings my aunt had pulled, it was mind-blowing, so mind-blowing, that I had to sneak out of the ballroom to breathe. As I walked down the walkway, on my left, was a female ghost, weeping. On the tree was a dead snake. In front of me, was an elderly man’s ghost. How many ghosts does this f*****g hall have? As I finally found a quiet place with no ghosts, I exhaled, sitting on the rock with a clear view of the fountain. In that moment, I saw a girl. Long silver hair, short, about five feet four or five. Blue eyes, round pink cheeks, full lashes. Her white dress was sparkling. She looked absolutely breathtaking. Is tonight are coming of age party? I watched her, as she roamed around, looking lost and confused. Maybe I should help her. “Hello, miss!” I called out to her. She turned to me. Her lips parted, her beautiful eyes glowed in the dark, and the cool breeze blew her hair across her face which she tucked behind her ears. Damn, she is drop-dead gorgeous. “Are you lost? Do you need me to show you the way back to the hall?” I asked. She turned behind her, as if checking if there was someone else. “Are you… Are you talking to me?” she asked… her voice sounded like that of an angel. Soft, sweet, beautiful. How can someone be so—- “Yes, I answered,” That should have been my cue… no, the fact that she looked so unearthly beautiful, should have been my cue… no the fact that she was the only one in a distant place away from the hall should have been enough… Or that freaking white dress…. But instead, I stood, waiting, until her hands slammed over her mouth, her eyes beamed with excitement, and the words I dreaded the most rolled off her mouth. “You can see me?” Oh, f**k!