The Moons Daughter

Alpha and Luna

**Samantha’s POV**

    I felt that shift of power in the air and it only made my wolf growl in complete anger. They actually finished the mating process. Ever since I was casted out of the pack, my wolf refuses to talk to me; She only growls at me once in a while. But when I was sitting at the edge of the border and I felt the shift of power from here. I may no longer be inside the pack, but I was born there. I felt my heart break in two at the fact my mate is in there mating with another female. I wasn’t allowed to cross the borders, but I was allowed to at least walk around them… I’ve been in my wolf form for a few hours, I refuse to shift. I feel more alive when I am in this form, I feel like myself, a monster. “What are you still doing around here, rouge? “Someone said behind me. I growled turning around and saw a man with jet black hair and sparkling green eyes staring back at me. “What do you want? “I huffed looking back to my old packs land. “Nothing in particular, I watched you get thrown out. I was wondering what happened actually… “He said innocently, and god how much did I hate it. “Matter of fact, my own friend threw me out. “I growled and stared daggers into his head. He stared at me in pity for a moment, but that faded soon after. “Why, might I ask…? “He smirked and sat down on one of the fallen logs behind him. I sighed when he pat down beside him. Jumping onto the log, I tucked my paws under my chest and lowered my big furry head. “My own friend took my mate away from me, so I tried getting him back. He was so close to mating me, but that wretched… “I growled so low I swear I saw him flinch. “Sounds like a b***h. “He laughed and patted my head. I wasn’t minding the attention I was getting, but the pity was annoying. “You don’t seem like the type of girl who would get revenge on someone. “He said coolly. “Well, maybe my wolf abandoning me since then will tell you exactly who I am… “I whispered under my breath, but clearly he heard it. So, he is another wolf perhaps… “Your wolf abandoned you? What you did must have been severe. “He said getting up. I watched him go behind a tree then come out as a tan wolf with white splotches. Follow me, my pack isn’t that far from here. He said tilting his big furry head to the right. I stared at the border to the place I once was able to call home, but it didn’t feel like home anymore. What if I am not welcome? And I never even got your name! I scolded him, glaring at him through thin eyes. My names James, excuse my rudeness your highness. I growled at him which earned me a scoff as he turned and lead the way. The names Samantha… And I am not royalty. I groaned and followed right behind him, his tail barely missing my face. With that attitude, I thought you were. He said smugly. This is going to be one long journey…

**Alice’s POV**

    I woke up the next morning sore as hell. But turning to my side and seeing my mate laying there peacefully made it bearable. Just then it hit me like someone throwing a bone at my forehead. s**t we completed the mating process… This pack is going to be ours… I froze in place I don’t think I am ready to lead. Upon hearing my rapid heartbeat, Jason stirred behind me. “What’s wrong Alice, your heart is out of control. “He mumbled sleepily. “Jason, we are about to lead a whole pack… We have to decide a beta! “I panicked; I didn’t know anyone who could be a beta! I wanted it to be Samantha, but we all know how that turned out. “Why don’t we just keep Max, he’s been doing fine. “Jason turned over to look at me. I stared into his eyes and I couldn’t stop. I slumped over and turned to the door as there was a faint knock. I groaned quietly and pulled the covers back over me and Jason. “Come in… “I mumbled and the door steadily swung open. My father stood there tiredly with my mother hanging by his side. “You two seem ready already. “My mother clapped her hands and stared at me with love filling her eyes. “Too ready. “My father sighed. I saw nothing in his eyes as always, nothing but the voided emotions I was used to seeing; But he could always just be tired too. “Get up and get dressed, I hold the ceremony in the afternoon. “My father waved his hand and disappeared from the doorway. My mother looked after him and turned to me with a new expression on her face, something like sadness. “I know it’ll be scary at first but trust me I was nervous too. “My mother said quietly. I looked at Jason who was still half asleep but nodding his head anyways. “I’ll be fine mom. “I told her, and she nodded slowly before closing the door and nothing could be heard but her retreating footsteps. I sighed and turned to my mate who was turned over trying to go back to sleep. “This is going to be a long day… “I whispered under my breath.

     The ceremony was covered with pale pink flowers, the chairs were painted white to meet the theme. Looked almost like a wedding… Something werewolves don’t have. There was still time to think before the ceremony to choose who I wanted the Beta to be. I sat under a tree that had little cherry blossoms blooming on it, string lights hung down for the aesthetic effect for the Alpha ceremony. I sighed and looked deep into my head for Lunis. I’m right here darlin’. I heard her chuckle inside my head. I am nervous I won’t lie to you. I don’t even know who out beta should be! I heard her sigh as well inside my head, she knew I was right. Well, then it looks like we should start looking hum? I nodded my head and got up. I looked around for any members who were hanging around before the ceremony. I spotted a slim she-wolf named Mary sitting in one of the chairs, her hair was short, brown with blonde tints and she had pale green eyes. She we well built for a female, but she was still mate-less. Do we really need someone who has a mate already? I heard her say in my head, her voice was as melodic as always. My father’s rules, not mine. Beta’s have been chosen due to their strengths and loyalty to the pack. They must have a mate to be chosen, it’s how it’s always been. I groaned and looked around. There was a male named Justin setting up string lights with a She-Wolf who I think her name was Lillian who I can presume is his mate. He had jet black hair with brown eyes, well built, and very tall. The female had Brown hair with navy blue eyes. I don’t think they are mates… Lunis said inside my head, I took a better look and saw no mating marks on their necks. Darn! This is harder than I thought. I sighed and went inside the pack house. I saw a couple of males with some females and decided to sort them out. There was a Male with Blonde hair and brown eyes who I am sure is Chase, codling a female with long black hair and hazel eyes, her name was Briana and she was the most skilled fighter on the female side. Well, they seem to be mates. But I think it’d be better to look at the others. Chase can be a hothead sometimes. She was right, Chase was always getting into trouble, that wouldn’t be a good look on a Beta. The second Male was Henry, he was tall and built like the other males with pale blonde hair and bright green eyes, the female he was with was Jacey, a short female, built a little like Briana, and is second best in combat. She had Light brown hair and Hazel eyes and is sisters with Briana; That would explain their skill in combat. But Jacey was also the fastest, and she is mates with Henry. Fast and strong, but are they loyal? She said musingly. Henry is devoted to the pack like hot clue on leather, Jacey is bouncy and energetic, but she is one of the few females who haven’t stuck their nose in the wrong hole. I said grateful to finally have found a match to fit the place as Beta. I heard footsteps behind me and saw Max and Venessa approaching me. “Afternoon, Alice “They both said bowing their heads. “Afternoon. “I told them calmly. Venessa had pride shining in her eyes, Max was as smiley as always. “Found a Beta pair yet? “Venessa said quietly. I nodded and turned my head to Jacey and Henry who were laughing at one another’s jokes. Max nodded approvingly. “We need a fast Beta-Female. “He joked looking at Venessa. “Excuse you! “She growled playfully. She punched his shoulder lightly and turned back to me. “I just saw Jason outside, why don’t you go tell him before the ceremony starts? Everyone is waiting outside anyways. “She said soothingly, Venessa has always seemed like a God-Mother to me. She’s known me since I was a wee pup. I nodded my head and turned to the door and walked outside. The ceremony was just about finished, just a few missing touches on the stage and it’ll be all set. I looked at Jason who was setting up a pair of cloths for me and him on the stage. In order to become an Alpha in this pack, you must shift into your wolf and fight the current Alpha. I didn’t want to fight my father, but it was how things had to go. Jason and my mother had to watch from the side, since neither of them had Alpha blood, nor were to be Alpha’s. “Nervous dear? “My mother said behind me as I was watching Jason walk away from the cloths, he had set perfectly next to my parents’. “A little, Dad’s kind of… You know, big? “I said slowly, and she only laughed. “Your father is also slow and old, you’ll be ok. His time is up anyways. “She reassured me. Speaking of the devil himself, my father walks out of the pack house and the entire area is flooded with silence. I lock eyes with him, and they are already shifting to his wolf’s color. “Well daughter, are you ready? “He said with pride shining in his eyes as he mounted onto the stage. I slowly made my way on stage and looked at him throughout the rules as they were stated by Max. “The rules are simple; you will not be killing one another why in this challenge. Winner will become the next Alpha of this pack. If the challenger should lose, they will be banished from the pack along with their mate. If the challenger should win, they can decide if the old Alpha can stay. The first to submit loses. “Max calls from front row of chairs. My dad nodded to me which I returned. “Begin! “Venessa calls from next to her mate. My father has already shifted and is walking circles around me. His wolf was huge, his paws thudded as they hit the floorboards of the stage. His muscles were flaring with each step he took, pacing, waiting for me to shift. I could see the grey appearing in his fur in small streaks, making it well known to how old he’s gotten. I sighed and shifted as I felt Lunis itching to claim her title. Everyone went quite as soon as I shifted, and only then did I notice why. Me and my father may be Alphas, we are supposed to be the same height, but I was bigger than him. I told you Alice, we aren’t like any normal wolf. Lunis said confidently in my head, her melodic voice giving me a strength I hadn’t come to know. We stopped pacing and stood face to fact with one another, and of course I was towering over him. He let out a low, powerful growl which could shiver the bones of anyone within the area. Lunis was stirring in my head, wanting to take control, she could feel my father’s wolf already was, so I gave it to her. I could only sit there and watch. Lunis’ growl deafened the audience; it was so low that the ground could have had 3 earthquakes by its tone. I swore I saw my father flinch, but his head only got closer to mine. He bore his fangs but Lunis wasn’t backing down. Her growl dropped another note, it no longer sounded melodic, baring her snout to a snarl and began to pace forward. Slowly I watched my father back up, his head lowering a tiny bit. Out of nowhere, he lunged to our throat and we started tumbling backwards. I thought I was winning, and that we weren’t going to be violent. Lunis sounded panicked and shocked at the same time. She sunk down to his jaws, growling painfully loud. My father’s growl was muted against my neck fur. I’ve got an Idea. Lunis told me, but I only stayed quiet in the safe space of my head. We laid down limp, but not submitting. My father let go, confused and I saw pain in his eyes. Within a quick movement of my head, I took hold of my father neck fur and threw him on the ground, dragging him across the stage. Submit damnit! Lunis roared. She started to fling him around, side to side, and threw him to the other side of the stage where he sat crouching. Be careful will you! He’s old and fragile… I tried to tell her, she sighed in agreement. I wouldn’t have to if he would just submit to me. She growled walking to him again. She put on the same low growl as before and my father whined, putting his head down. He submitted…