The Alpha King and His Queen

Eric POV When I wake up, I am lying on cold unfamiliar ground. As I observe the world around me, I notice that it is on the cusp of winter. The trees are bare of leaves and the ground is brown. There is a castle in the distance. I stood up and made my way there. I brace myself against the bitter wind; I don't seem to have a jacket. I seem to only be wearing what I went to bed with the night before. As I continue to walk along the wooded path, I see lots of wolves. Normally, that wouldn't bother me, but they are much bigger than your average wolf. I started to walk quickly, hoping to reach my destination faster. I walked up the stairs and approached the door to the castle. The castle is white and large. As if expecting me, the doors to the castle opened. I walked inside and looked around. Everything inside is also white. I truly wonder what kind of person would want to live in an all-white castle. Ahead of me is a giant staircase, the landing leading in either direction. "Hello child," I heard a smooth feminine voice say. "H-hello?" I stifled as I started to feel anxious. A small laugh echoed through the foyer "Well met, young one, I am Lunara. I brought you to my realm because I have chosen you." I laugh at the notion of being a chosen one. The mysterious woman steps onto the landing and beckons me forward. I move forward without my consent, as if she's pulling me forward. Lunara walks towards me and grabs my chin, moving my head all around. As if she was inspecting a cow for slaughter. "Hmmm....Strong chin, determined eyes, strong body. It has to be you." I glared my eyes at her as I stepped back, "I agree with nothing until you explain what the hell you're talking about!" I'm angry and I don't even know why, my breathing is heavy. Lunara laughs and takes a step towards me, "Hush my child. You will be my champion, you will reform the werewolf world and become the king of all. An alpha king you might say." Reform the werewolf world? "Who are you?" My tone is nearly demanding. "Lunara, the goddess of the moon. The creator of werewolves." I dropped to my knees to bow. "How old are you boy? And what do they call you?" I stand up to face her, "I am 17, and they call me Eric Colson, your majesty." She laughs, her laugh is melodic and pleasant to the ears. "Eric Colson we haven't much time left, come with me." She grabs a torch and starts walking down the hallway to the left. The torch illuminating the hallway reveals paintings. They appeared to be of Lunara. The petite build with long white hair, dark blue eyes like the night sky, and the palest skin I've ever seen. The hallway ends with a big wooden door; Lunara opens the door and beckons me in. The room is big. The walls are lined with shelves that are full of potions and books. "Are you also a witch? Why would a goddess need a potion room?" I looked around the room in marvel. There's one window that opens out. Like the rest of the castle, this room is also white. "Although I am a goddess, I am not all-powerful, my power is limited. Now hush, I need to concentrate." She turns away from me and begins working at her table. I walked around the room and noticed a piece of parchment encased in glass. I read the parchment. Seems to be ingredients for a potion: Immortality Sparkling Moon Water Emerald Green Toad 3 Locks of Unicorn Hair Pure Blue Dragon's Blood It's for immortality, but would a goddess need a potion for this? She's been around since the creation of the earth. Legend has it that Lunara fell in love with the sun god, Lunoso. The creator separated them and their love became forbidden. She secluded herself in her realm, never to be seen on earth again. Maybe she didn't want to see the sun and be reminded of her lost love. The only communication that still exists is the moon at night, and fated mates. On every werewolf's eighteenth birthday, they find their mate. I think it is Lunara's way of keeping love alive even though she can never have hers. "Eric, the potion is ready," she said, jarring me out of my thoughts. "What potion?" In her hands, she held a glass container with green liquid inside. "It's for immortality, it's for you. Drink it. You will stop aging at the age of twenty-one. There's just one catch-" she hesitated, for a moment. "You will never have a mate. Once you drink this, the traditions of mates will die." I nod and grab the container, a small price to pay, I suppose. I took the potion to my lips and drank. The world spins, and I fall to the floor. The last thing I hear is Lunara telling me that it's okay. I wake up in my own bed with my parents next to me. "Hello sweetie, you've been out for nearly two days. Where did you go?" Mother placed a cool hand on my forehead and I realized I had a fever. "I saw her mother," I said as I struggled to get up in bed. "You saw who?" Mother raised an eyebrow at me, "The moon goddess, Lunara." Mother's face went pale. She quickly excused herself and ran out of the room. That was weird. I stood up and immediately had to sit back down. I've been out for two days. It only felt like a few hours with her. I stand, back up, and get dressed. I go to the bathroom and look in the mirror. I look ragged. That's expected though. I haven't eaten in the past two days. I walked down the stairs. The smell of food makes its way to my nose as I enter the kitchen. The table was set with all sorts of food. Mostly my favorites, spaghetti, and chili. Mother walks into the room; I notice she is fidgety. "Son, I have something to ask you." I don't know how, but I already know what she is going to ask. "Of course mother, you may ask me anything." Mother takes a deep breath as if she is mentally preparing herself, "Did you drink a potion of immortality?" I freeze. How could she know? It's not as if she was there. "How did you know?" Tears started dripping down her face, "Mate bonds are broken, the prophecy is starting.....I-I have to go." With that, mother quickly left the room. I have no idea the chaos that my decision has caused; I thought helping Lunara would be harmless. At seventeen, I had basically upset the entire nation. I walked outside and decided to run. I transform and head toward the woods. I always love running around the forest. There is a glen with a small pond and waterfall that is my favorite spot. It's like it's from a fairytale, with the sun pouring in through the trees. I take a moment and choose a spot to lie down and relax. The bubbling of the waterfall is so relaxing that I fall asleep. I woke up in a panic. Night has already fallen. My parents must be worried sick, but why didn't they send anyone to find me? I run back to the house hoping I'd not be too late for supper. The cook would not be pleased with me. I was about to open the door when I heard voices I didn't recognize. "The kid isn't here boss." "What do you mean he's not here? He's gotta be here somewhere. Tear the town apart! Find him! kill him!" "Yes sir!" There are a bunch of rogues in my house. My heart starts to race as I realize my parents are in the house. I don't know what to do, so I am doing the most reckless thing there is. I yell and whistle to let the rogues know where I am. "I hear the little bastard! Outside the house!" They came barreling out of the house in wolf form, ready to rip me apart. I transform, I immediately go for the smallest one and rip his throat out. The second one put up a fight and managed to rip open my side. I whimpered and ran away, just as I had planned; the second and third rogues followed me. I ran into an alleyway to hide in the shadows. I know I don't have much time. I found a box to hide behind and crouch behind it. I'm listening for their footsteps. Right as they were about to run past, I leaped out and sink my teeth into the flesh of the second rogue. Slinging him over to the side, I growled and stepped toward the third rogue. I expected him to attack, but instead, he did the exact opposite. He bowed "Please, spare me." He must have been in a high rank at one time, to have telepathy capabilities. "Why should I do that?" I snarled, the anger rising in my chest. "I can help you," he pauses, "But, we need to save your parents first." I pricked my ears up to try and listen. I heard my mother scream. I walked past the rogue. "You may run, or you may follow me, but know this: If you follow me you must do so until the end of time." With that said, I ran at full speed to my house. I shifted back into my human form. When I turned around, I saw the rogue. I nodded at him and walked into the house. Trying to be as quiet as possible, I crept up the stairs; it was deathly silent. I made it to the top of the stairs and smelled the blood. I walked to my parent's bedroom to confirm what I already knew. My parents are dead. Once I'm back outside, I confront the rogue. "What do they call you?" "Xavier" "Why was this band of rogues after me?" "All of the creatures felt it, you're awakening." Awakening? "What do you mean 'awakening'?" I almost feel bad questioning him, but it is his duty now. "Sir, you are descended from Lunoso, the sun god. Even if you do not feel it, the rest of the creatures of the earth do. You can grant the gift of immortality and many will seek it." I thought I had been given the gift by Lunara, but it turns out that I had it all along. "May I give you the gift?" Xavier seemed shocked, "Yes, and I will follow you until the end of time. My Lord" Somehow I knew what to do, as if it was second nature to me. Xavier exposed his neck and I bit him. I pull away and Xavier falls to the ground. His body needs to adjust to the DNA change. I walked down the street, past all the other houses. All these people that my parents have taken care of their whole lives. I'm next in line for Alpha. It is time to take my place and begin the restoration. I will no longer be naïve, I will protect this nation and its people. "Come, Xavier! We have work to do." I spent twenty years restoring order and gaining allies and support. I have been voted king of the werewolves. Sometimes I mourn the fact that I will never have a mate. Was it really worth it? So many years of loneliness ahead of me. ***A/N If you enjoyed please don't forget to vote, comment, or follow! Thanks for reading and your support!***