Choosing Mr. Destiny - Chapter 3: Chapter 3
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Arthur's POV
After we finished training the newly shifted pack pups I was left f**king exhausted.
So with one thing in mind to at least relieve my tired body, I decided to have a nice, hot shower. After dismissing the trainers and pack warriors who helped with the training, I immediately went inside the Pack house and walked straight to the Elevator. Thankfully, my parents installed Elevator for emergency use. And also, if you're too lazy to go up on the upper floors using the stairs you can also use the elevator.
My apartment is in the fourth floor of this huge Pack house. And because I was too tired to use the stairs, might as well use the Elevator to my advantage.
I'm the Alpha after all, so why not, right?
After I got inside, I pressed the button for fourth floor and the Elevator started going up. After a couple of seconds, the bell dings and the door opened. I stepped out and went straight to my apartment. With a yawn, I put my finger in the fingerprint scanner and the door clicked open.
Thank you Mom and Dad for putting this scanner in here since most of the time I'm not feeling like using my keys to open the damn door. So the scanner is much appreciated.
I walked inside my huge apartment and closed the door using my feet. I went to my bedroom and throw my exhausted body on my comfy king sized bed. I closed my tired eyes and took a deep breath.
God! Training those kids drained my energy.
Not that I hate training them because I honestly don't. It's just the fact that it will make the process a lot harder and slower since they only shifted and still controlling their wolf form. But knowing it's apart of your duty to train them, I have no choice. Besides, I love my pack to death and I would do anything just to make every member happy and safe.
I kept my eyes closed for a few more minutes just to relax a bit. But immediately decided to open them when I realized I'm starting to fall asleep. Sighing, I rubbed the sleepiness out of my eyes and got up from my bed and went to my ensuite bathroom.
I strip my dirty clothes off and threw them in the hamper. Then stepped inside and turned the shower on. I waited until the water was warm enough to my liking before I stepped under the spray. The warm water relaxes my stiff muscles causing for me to let out another sigh of relief. I took the body wash and I used it to clean the dirt and dried sweat off of my body. I scrubbed a bit more making sure no dirt or sweat was left before rinsing. When that's done, I grabbed my shampoo and put a good amount on my palm and scrubbed my hair. Massaging my scalp thoroughly as bubbles started building up. When I was finally satisfied, I stood under the spary of warm water and rinsed out the shampoo. And when I was sure that shampoo was no longer present, I took the conditioner and did the same process as I did on the shampoo.
After showering myself clean, I stepped out the shower and dried my body after grabbing the towel, then wrapped it around my waist. I went to my closet and grabbed my briefs then put it on. After that, I took out a plain Black T-shirt and a jeans.
When I finished getting dressed, I walked to my Office to do some paperwork.
F**k! I hate paperwork.
It gives me headaches and makes me so darn sleepy. But it needs to be done so I have no other choice but to go through it. So I dropped to my desk chair and started working on the annoying papers.
After finishing half of the files, my stomach growled. I sighed knowing I still haven't eaten anything for dinner.
I stood up from my desk chair and went to my kitchen to find something to eat. I don't feel like cooking now because one, I'm too tired, and two, I think I don't have enough food to cook. After searching the refrigerator for something to eat and end up empty handed, I closed it.
I need someone to do the groceries for me tomorrow. I noted in my head.
I went back to my office and dropped myself in my desk chair again then grabbed my phone and dialed the Chinese restaurant I have in my contacts. It rung three times before someone picked it up and asked for the food that I would like. I told the person on the other line what my orders are, then after that, I hang up. Sighing again, I leaned on my desk chair feeling as tired as ever.
Being an Alpha is never an easy task or an easy job. Doing paperwork, going to meetings, running territory patrols, and protecting your pack members are never, and I mean never an easy task for a 21 year old Werewolf like me. It's a huge responsibility and requires a lot of work and needs your full attention. It get's tiring, confusing and frustrating sometimes, but I'm not complaining. Being an Alpha is a lot of work but knowing for a fact that I'm serving the pack that I grew up in is such an honor for me. And it makes me very happy to serve the Crescent Moon Pack.
Sighing once again, I rubbed my temples. I looked around my basically empty office, then there was this feeling again.
Longing and loneliness.
I feel so lonely and I feel so empty without my mate here in my arms. I've been trying my very best in searching for my mate ever since I took over the pack when I turned eighteen, but I guess my efforts were not enough. Now I'm 21 years old and I've been looking for my mate for almost three years, but still there is no sign of him/her.
I've been flying into different countries just to find him/her, I visited different packs but I still came home empty handed and disappointed.
I'm losing hope in finding my mate even though I'm only 21, and so is my wolf Zion. I can hear him whimper and whine inside my head more times these past few months and I know it's because he's been longing for our mate the same as I do.
It even hurts to see the mated members of the pack. Seeing them happy and contented. Seeing them with their pups and mates laugh and smile.
I sometimes wonder if I'll ever have my mate beside me. A thought that will do me no good. But knowing my current situation, I can't help but lose hope every minute that passes specially now that my wolf is starting to get weaker and weaker. I don't know how long I can wait until my body and wolf finally gives up.
I know my mate is out there. Somewhere. I just had to be patient and wait. But the question is, will I be able to make it?
I also know that I'm still young to give up easily. Just like what my parents said, just have faith and don't lose hope and just wait until the Moon Goddess give me my mate. They are also encouraging me to be stronger and just believe in fate that my mate will come in the right time. But there is also a dreadful question hanging in the air, when is that said right time?
My entire being is loosing strength while my wolf starting to lose hope. No matter how hard I tried to remain optimistic, the feelings of longing and wanting my mate always manage itself to resurface. I am an Alpha male, I don't give up easily and I know my mate is out there, maybe on the other side of the earth, who knows. I don't care if they're human, disabled, or a down syndrome. I don't even care whether my mate is a guy or a girl, in any race. As long as I'll have my mate safely in my arms, I'll be the Happiest werewolf alive. I will do my very best to nurture, protect and love my mate with all my being, and be the best mate they will have.
To be honest, I've slept with some guys and a few girls before, but it was no more than a one time thing. In a reason just to get laid and to have fun and nothing more. So knowing that I'll be able to meet my other half really soon, I vowed to be honest and faithful to them.
Just imagining my mate being here and in the near future we'll build a family, my mate being round with my pups made me feel so happy and excited.
Either my mate is a guy or a girl, either way I am very much happy to have them. But I'm still hopeful it'll be a guy though. Even if my mate was a guy, I would still be able to round him with my pups. Thanks to the Moon Goddess' blessing that she made every mated couple have the chance to conceive a child, either same sex or not. Although the books said that it's only a chance but I'm still hopeful my mate can carry my child. I'll just pray to the Moon Goddess to give my mate the capability of conceiving a child even if he's a guy and a human.
Anyways, I have said that I slept with some guys and few girls before. And that I did have a one time business with them. Which I feared that my mate will get mad at me and thought about not accepting me once they finds out.
The only thing I can do now is hope that my mate will listen to my apology and hopefully, forgive me.
Just the thought of my mate rejecting me gives this bitter taste in my mouth and a searing pain in my heart.
God, I just hope he forgives me.
I've been longing for him way too long for him to reject me, and I don't know if I'll be able to survive.
"Be optimistic Arthur. I know our mate will forgive us on our past actions." Zion told me and I believe him.
Yes, our mate will forgive us. I just know it.
When I finally have my mate here with me, he or she owns me, my soul, and my entire being. When my mate finally arrives, the missing piece of my life will finally be filled. I can't wait for that moment to come. It warms my heart every time the thought of my other half comes into my mind. But most of the time it caused me sadness, knowing that my mate still isn't here.
How I badly wish my mate was here.
I was taken back from reality when I heard a knock on the door of my apartment. I groaned as I stood up and went to check who's behind the door.
I saw a pack member standing there with a smile while holding the food that I ordered.
"Uhm, there was a guy who came, Alpha. And said that you ordered these so I came up here to deliver it." He said shyly.
I nodded at the guy who's name I remember is Jonas.
"Thanks Jonas, can you give this to the guy for me?" I asked nicely with a smile after I fetched some money from my wallet then I grabbed the food from Jonas' hands.
He nodded with a smile and a bright blush on his face. I held the money out to him and Jonas took it.
"Of course!" He said happily.
"Thank you Jonas!" I said with a nod.
"Your welcome Alpha." he beamed at me with a huge grin on his face.
I chuckled at his energetic personality. He still got some energy even at night huh!.
After that, Jonas left to give the money to the delivery guy. Then I closed the door behind me and walked back to my office to eat while still doing the paperwork left.
When I finished my dinner, I throw the empty boxes and cans in the trash bin and went to the kitchen to drink some water.
Then after that, I went back to the office again to continue the small amount of paperwork left. I sighed and focus on the task at hand so I can finish it already and have my much needed sleep.
F**king paperwork, I cursed lowly.
Finally, after finishing the last file, I stood up and stretched my stiff muscles due to sitting for too long.
I went to my bedroom then to my ensuite bathroom and brushed my teeth and then used some mouth wash.
When I'm done, I walked back to my bedroom and stripped my clothes off, leaving me only in my briefs. I climbed into my huge bed then put the covers up to my chest and got myself comfortable. I was starting to drift of to sleep when my mate started to invade my thoughts again, leaving me fantasizing and imagining what it would feel like to have my other half wrapped in my arms and sleeping peacefully, here, right next to me in this very bed.
God! This bed would be ten times better and comfier if my mate was here. I'd cuddle him in my arms and I'll get to smell his sweet, heavenly and relaxing scent. I can also see his beautiful and angelic face tucked protectively here with me. Then I'll kiss my mates forehead lovingly and I'll whisper sweet words of affection in his ear and in return, I'll hear soft giggles against my chest. Then my mate will hug me tight until he fall asleep with his face buried on my chest. I will also tighten my hold on him protectively as I listen to his heartbeat and calm breathing, until I also fall asleep. I'll make my mate breakfast in bed every morning, make love and round him with my pups, and make him the happiest person alive.
Just the thought of my mate with me relaxes my exhausted body to a deep and peaceful sleep.
I woke up at 4 a.m in the morning the next day. Remembering that I still have to do morning patrols, I quickly got up.
I got out of my bed with a loud yawn, I began stretching my still sleeping muscles. I walked towards the window and opened the blinds to see the slowly awakening skies. It looked like it's going to be a pleasant day.
With a sigh, I walked to the bathroom to do my morning routine. I brushed my teeth, used the toilet to empty my bladder, and washed my face to clear the sleepiness that was still lingering.
After I was finished in the Bathroom, I grabbed the Shirt and Jeans I wore from last night. I put on the jeans but decided to leave shirtless knowing I will take it out later. Once I was ready, I turned my head to my bed and sighed once more.
This huge ass bed would have been a million times better if my mate was there sleeping peacefully, curled on his side as he longed for my warmth.
It would have been such a nice view in this fine morning to see the love of your life in the same bed that you sleep on, resting looking like an angel sent from the heavens.
But until my mate was found, all these things I longed and wish for will remain a fantasy.
With a sigh, I walked out of my apartment with an aching heart.
When will this suffering end? A questioned popped suddenly in my thoughts as I head towards the elevator.
What did I do to deserve such pain? Am I not good enough? I asked no to one in particular.
And as the elevator doors closed, I wondered if the Moon Goddess herself hates me that's why she put me in this kind of situation.
But then again, who am I to question her. She's a Goddess, and I'm a mere werewolf that was her creation.
For sure all these things happening to me have a reason.
So with a deep sigh, I stepped out of the elevator once the door opened and headed outside of the pack house. When I made it to the front yard, 15 pack members as well as some well trained warriors were already preparing for the morning patrols.
I made my presence known by greeting them with 'good morning' in which they responded back with the same greeting accompanied by a smile.
"Alright. We'll just go through our territory before we proceed to training." I spoke. "Now shift and let's get this over with." I added.
They all nodded and said 'yes Alpha' in unison before they followed what I told them to do.
As everyone began shifting to their wolf form, I took my pants off and readied myself. Once I was completely naked, I tied my pants in my ankles before I shifted to my Midnight Black Wolf.
And once the shifting was complete, Zion stretched out and shook his fur. I felt the ground under my paws then sniffed the fresh morning air.
Once everyone was ready, we started jogging towards the woods.
We went around our territory for a few hours as we made sure everything is peaceful. And after we finished our patrol, I asked some of the warriors who are standing on-guard at the borders what has happened last night. They told me their reports that everything was normal except for the 2 rogues being spotted. They said those rouges got really close to the borders but for some odd reasons, it never make a move on attacking or crossing.
"Was it the same rouges as before?" I asked in which the guard nodded.
"I believe so, Alpha. It has the same fur colors and body build as the one we spotted a few days ago." The warrior said.
I nodded.
"Thank you for the report, Eric. You did a great job as well as your team." I praised.
Eric, the pack warrior beamed before he bowed his head in respect.
"Thank you Alpha."
I gave him a small smile.
"Once the morning guards arrive, go take a rest and a much needed day off with your families." I commanded in which he, along with his team, nodded their heads in unison.
"Thank you Alpha." They said.
I nodded at them again before I jogged back to the Pack house.
When the backyard was slowly in sight, I shifted back to human form and put on the clothes that were tied on my ankles.
After getting dressed, I walked out of the woods and headed straight inside the pack house.
Pack members greet me as they pass and I just nod my head at them with a smile as a reply.
I know even without them saying it out loud, they suspect something was up with me. In which they aren't wrong at all. By the looks they send my way, they can feel my emotions that I was now hardly able to contain. It made me think they know I was slowly deteriorating physically, mentally, and emotionally as I continued my search for my mate. With the sympathy showing in their eyes, I know they're worried about me. It warms me up that my pack cares for me as they sympathize, but I also hate it at the same time.
It made me think of myself as weak.
I shouldn't be acting like this. I should stay strong. Show everyone that I'm doing just fine. That I'm okay.
But I would also be lying to their faces if I did.
I know I wasn't okay. But I got to fake that I was, just to make people believe nothing wrong is going on.
They depend on me as their Alpha, their leader and protector. But with them seeing my state completely different from a strong leader they grew accustomed to, it would only cause fear.
No matter what, I will never cause such thing to my own people. So even if I had to act tough all the damn time just to make them feel secured then that's what I'm going to do. Besides, they don't have to know everything that is going on, especially with my personal life.
But even if they see me as a leader that is strong and fearless, they don't realize about the things that's running in my head. They think I don't have any fears because of how I deal with most situations. They think that I'm the kind of person that is always strong because I never back down. They don't realize I also have my own demons I had to fight back on a daily basis. I get scared for my pack, my family, and my life. And I'm not always strong. I also have my weaknesses as well as a breaking point. The only way they can say I am this person they picture me: The strong and fearless Alpha, is because I am good at concealing the real feelings and emotions. On the outside, they might say I'm perfectly fine, but on the inside, I'm all over the place with all sorts of battle I fight everyday.
But like I said, They don't have to know that. If they think I'm perfectly fine, then let's keep it that way. Besides, I promised my pack that I will do my best to serve and protect them. That I will do it with all my Life without any hesitations or questions. So I'm going to live up to that promise and do my duty as their Alpha, not matter the situation.
That's how important my pack is to me. Even if I still haven't found my mate, I will do my job just as how I promised them that I will.
And I will do it even till my last breath.
After I stepped inside the pack house. I went straight to my apartment for a quick shower.
After showering and getting dressed, I made my way downstairs towards the kitchen to have my much needed breakfast.
But before I get there, I heard my name being called.
"Artyyy!" A tiny voice screamed.
I smiled after hearing my niece call my name. I crouched down and wait for her to crash into me. Jasmine was smiling while running towards me. It looked so funny to watch her little figure run.
Jasmine is only a year and a half old and daughter of Nathan and Jenifer Trevino. Nathan is my brother who is only a year younger than me.
Nathan met Jenny after he turned 18 and found out that his girlfriend of 2 years was his mate.
Yeah! Such a lucky bastard.
"Mownin' Arty" Jasmine said after she hugged me.
"Good morning Princess" I replied with a smile.
"Look, look Arty, Papa buy me this" she beamed happily as she held her small arms in front of my face and showed me her new bracelet.
I chuckled. As usual, it's purple.
This little girl is obsessed with anything purple.
She loves the color so much that most of her things are purple. Specially if you go to her room. It is all purple from the color of the walls up to her bed sheets.
She really love everything that is purple and it's cute.
"Wow that's beautiful, Princess." I said enthusiastically.
She giggled. "Yup! Yup! It beautiful Arty! Cause it purple." She beamed again with a huge grin on her cute face.
God, forgive me but she is way too cute.
And because I can't help myself, I pinched her cheeks which caused a fit of giggles to erupt from her tiny body.
"You love everything as long as its purple huh?" I asked her with a smile.
She nodded her head really fast that I thought she'll get whiplash.
My little princess truly is a bundle of sunshine.
"Uh huh! I lob purple, cause they pretty." She said as she gave me her bright adorable eyes.
I smiled as I gave her cheeks a kiss before blowing a raspberry on her neck, making her go off to laughing.
If my mate was here, I'll surround him with my pups as cute and adorable as Jasmine.
F**k! That would be the most beautiful view I'd ever get the honor to see.
Me and my mate sitting at the front porch of our house watching our pups play outside.
Such an amazing view it is. And I can't wait to see it with my own eyes one day.
"Yeah you do, you even bought your Papa purple briefs eh?" I said chuckling as she continued her giggle fit.
"Yes yes Arty, I buy Papa purple Undies and Papa lob to wear it too." She said lively and energetically. "Mama laugh at Papa cause he look funny in purple undies." She stated happily.
I mean, It is kinda hilarious seeing Nathan wear a Purple underwear just because his daughter asked him to. It makes him such a great father.
"Good morning Arthur! How did the patrol went?" Jenny asked while looking down at us with a smile.
"Good morning to you too Jenny. The patrol went fine. The warriors said everything was peaceful." I said without ever mentioning about the rogues provoking our warriors standing on guard. I stood up with Jasmine's tiny hands still holding mine's, then I smiled down at her.
"That's good to hear." She said then looked down at her daughter with a gentle smile. I can see love shining and adoration from her eyes every time she looks at her daughter.
"Let's go baby girl, let's have some breakfast!" She said softly while motioning her daughter to go towards her.
Jasmine let my hand go and jumped in her mom's arms.
Jenny smiled at her daughter before Nathan came and he kissed his wife in the forehead and his daughter in the cheeks. He smiled at them after he greeted his family, then he turned to look at me and caught me staring at them.
He frowned then gave me a sympathetic smile.
I gave a sad smile back.
"Morning Nate." I greeted.
"Morning Thor." He greeted back cheekily to lighten up the mood.
I chuckled and rolled my eyes at the nickname Nathan gave me.
"Shut it, Nate. Thor's bigger and chunkier than me, you know. And I don't bring a hammer with me all the time." I said with a laugh.
Nathan and Jenny laughed while Jasmine just looked at us a bit confused.
"Why you laughing Mama, Papa?" She asked curiously.
"Well, I gave your Uncle Arty here a Nickname, Thor. You know Thor, right baby?" Nathan asked her daughter softly.
Jasmine nodded.
"Yup yup! He the guy with hammer Papa." She said with the cutest giggle in the giggle history.
Her laughs can surely lighten someone's mood instantly. Especially her giggles. It's so f**king adorable, I can't get enough of it.
Goddess! How long do I have to wait for my mate to finally be in my arms? I just want to have my own family like what Nathan have.
It makes me so jealous to see them so happy together.
"Arthur."
I went back to reality when Nathan called my name. I looked at him innocently while he gave me a sad smile.
"You zoned out." Nate pointed.
I shook my head and blinked.
"I'm sorry. I was just tired." I said. "But what was it that you said?"
Nate eyed me warily. "Well Jasmine here was asking if you're fine being called Thor instead of Arty" He he said while looking at me with the same look in his eyes.
I gave them a forced smile before I looked at Jasmine who's watching me with tilted head.
"Uh, yeah I'm okay with it." I said nonchalantly. "I don't really mind. As long as it's not something offensive then you guys can call me what ever you like. So if Princess Jasmine wants to call me Thor then I am completely fine with it." I stated with a shrug.
"Okay! Now I call you Thor, No Arty no more." Jasmine said happily with a beaming smile.
I smiled back at her and ruffle her hair.
After that, we entered the Massive Hall where we all eat at the same time every first Saturday of the month. It's a tradition that every first Saturday of the month we will gather and have breakfast. All 800 pack members can fit in here, so yeah! It really is massive.
Then Nathan, Jenny, and Jasmine joined the other pack members in the long table while I walked to where I should be sitting. The table where Me, my Beta and third in command sits.
After I reached my table, I sat down with the Beta on my right and the Third in command on my left.
We all started eating with conversations here and there. I just listen to all of them and sometimes answer them if they talk to me directly.
Then my Beta, Brandon tried to push through the private mind link that I and the other high ranked werewolves have, and I let him. I looked into his side and raised a brow.
"We have something to discuss later Alpha, it's about the rogues that are being spotted near the borders this morning." He said. "I just don't understand what they are up to yet. They just go near our border and intimidate our warriors who stand there on Guard and that's it. They don't attack, whatsoever." He said sounding confused and irritated.
I nodded in understanding.
This rogues are slowly getting on my nerves. They never tried to cross our territories but just go near the borders to intimidate our warriors who are guarding there. F**king rogues.
I don't really know what these pesky rogues' plan on doing but I'll figure it out soon. I can't afford an attack so I have to take them down before they even manage to do anything and damage the pack.
"Alright gentlemen, after this breakfast, we will have a meeting in my office regarding on the rouges spotted on our eastern boarder. We will discuss matters on things to get this situation solved. I want to know what this pesky f*cking rouges are up to and I want to hear your opinions on some certain things." I instructed.
"Yes Alpha." They replied in unison.
I nodded before we continued eating our breakfast.
When we all finished with our breakfast, most of the pack members left to do their work or whatever they are doing. While Brandon, Chandler, Head warrior Lukas, and I all went to my office in the fourth floor.
After we made it to the right floor, we stepped out of the elevator and went to my apartment. Then I put my finger in the scanner and the door clicked open. I went inside then left the door open for the guys. We went straight to my office then took a seat on my desk chair while the Beta and Third in command sat in the chairs in front of my desk while Lukas sat in the couch.
I cleared my throat and sat up straighter.
"So there has been a report that rogues are once again spotted in our eastern boarder." I started. "The guards on duty last night reported to me during the morning patrol that it was the same rouges we spotted a few days ago. And mysterious enough, it did the same thing it did the last time. They go near our borders, intimidate our warriors who's standing there on guard, and leave like it was nothing."
I heaved a breath and sighed.
"So, I want to know your opinions about this matter." I said in my Alpha voice.
"First things first, I think they're planning an attack against us, Alpha. Though I'm not hundred percent sure about it but I do have a feeling they will if they find a chance." Brandon said.
I nodded.
"I agree with Brandon, Alpha. I had a feeling that these rogues has been watching our every move and that they're just waiting for the perfect time to attack." Lukas, the head warrior said.
"So what do you think we should do then?" I asked opting for him to share his idea.
"I say we'll take them down first before they even manage to harm the pack." He said.
Once again, I nodded.
"I want to know if these are the same rogues that survived when they attacked us three years ago." I spoke. "And we all know that during that horrible and devastating night, we weren't prepared because we were all busy and caught up with the upcoming coronation. The reason why they surprised us and caused a lot of damage to the pack. Took the lives of our eight pack members during that time. And now that rouges are spotted again, I don't want what happened 3 years ago be a replay. Understood?" I said sternly.
"Of course Alpha." The three of them both said at the same time.
"I will ask our most trusted and well trained warriors to investigate about the rouges, Alpha." Lukas said.
"And I will send some trackers to find out where this rogues are camping outside of our borders so we can plan ahead for our strategies if ever we have to attack." Chandler also said.
I nodded at them understandingly.
"And I want someone to investigate what these fucking rogues are up to. We have to know what they're planning before it's too late." I said with low growl.
They all nodded again.
"Yes Alpha, I will investigate about it myself." Brandon said with a nod.
I smiled at the three of them proudly. These are the guys I trust in helping me protect the pack so I know that they won't fail me.
"Good." I said. "But before I end this meeting, I want hidden cameras being installed in our borders. Make sure the installation is kept secret. The only people I want to have the knowledge of this cameras will be us, and the installers, no one else."
The three of them looked at me.
"But Alpha, you do realize we have a big territory right?" Chandler asked.
I nodded.
"Yes I am aware."
"So it's gonna cost the pack a fortune if we install that many cameras surrounding our borders." Chandler spoke once again.
I smiled at him.
"I appreciate your concern Chand, but money won't be a problem." I told him. "The pack is fully capable of affording it. Besides, I'm only going to use 50 percent of the needed payment from the pack and the rest is from my company."
He nodded.
"I just want the installation to be kept on the down low as much as possible. The less people that knows about the added security cameras around, the better." I stated.
"How many hidden cameras are you planning to put all throughout the borders, Alpha?" Lukas asked.
I hummed. "Since we have a large territory of 20 square miles, we might need a ton of high resolution hidden cameras."
Chandler whistled.
"Dang, you might need probably $50,000 dollars or more for this project, Alpha." He said.
I nodded as I pursed my lips. "I don't really mind." I paused. "Like I said, money isn't an issue. I'd rather spend that much money just to help keep the pack protected than spend it on something else less useful."
"Less useful? You mean like your sports car?" Brandon chimed in.
"True." Chandler agreed.
I rolled my eyes.
"Shut it. I used my own money to buy that car." I defended.
He rose his hand up in surrender.
"Just saying." He said. "But kidding aside, I'm afraid you're going to use more than $50k if you decided to use the state of the art technology on these cameras." Brandon spoke.
I shrugged.
"I'm sure it's not that bad." Was all I say.
Brandon sighed.
"That's like what rich people always say all the damn time." He said.
"Right?" Chandler and Lukas agreed.
I rolled my eyes again.
"Just get to work guys."
"Alright, we're out of here." Brandon said.
And with that, they were out of their seats as they piled out of my office.
Resting my back in my desk chair. I took a deep breath. This f**king rogues are stressing me out and they're so damn annoying.
I turned to look at my desk and saw the papers starting to pile up again.
I groaned.
Will this papers ever leave me alone?.
After cursing under my breath about the f**king rogues and paperwork. I decided to work on the papers that piled up again in my desk so it won't pile up even more if I didn't work on it now. Sighing, I grabbed the first file and opened it. I read the words that is written then write down my signature below after. I did the same to the other files and continue until I heard my phone rings.
I groaned while rubbing my tired eyes.
"Trevino, speaking" I said blandly.
A gasped answered me from the other line.
"That's not the nicest way to greet your baby, Arthur." The voice said from the other side of the phone.
Immediately, a smile formed on my face after hearing my baby's voice.
"Oh f**k! Bethany?" I exclaimed once hearing her voice.
"Yes, this is in fact Bethany. And how many times do I have to tell you not to cuss? Especially on the phone? Arthur you never learn." She said sternly.
Oh sh*t! I forgot.
"Sorry, I forgot about that." I replied.
"You always does, cause your getting old obviously." She laughs teasingly over the phone.
I laughed along also because the way she laugh was hella contagious.
"Hey! I'm only 21 years old, so I'm still young." I said defensively.
"Yeah you're only 21 but you tend to forget things really, really fast. I sometimes wonder if you have Alzheimer's Disease or something" She said jokingly.
"Yeah! Yeah! Whatever evil witch." I said cheekily at her.
"And I'm proud of it." She said with a chuckle.
"Of course. Everybody knows how evil you are." I said while laughing when I remembered her pulling pranks on almost everyone in the pack, including the elders.
"Whatever, Cookie Thief!" She said on the other line.
I hummed. "Guilty. I mean who can resist cookies anyway? Not me." I told her.
"Yeah I figured you'd say that." She said. "You love cookies so much that even though it's already in my mouth, you still stole it. And poor me, I was about to take a bite on the cookie, you took it which ended up for me bitting my tongue instead."
I chuckled.
"Did you hurt your tongue baby boo?" I cooed at her dramatically.
"Whatever Arthur, it's not cute." She said as I imagine her pouting, which had me cackling up.
"What's so funny?" She asked.
"Nothing. Your pouty face just pops out of my head and it was hilarious." I said with a chuckle.
"You seriously are the meanest, Arthur. Sometimes I just want to kick you so hard in the shin." She said warningly.
"Yeah I know." I said. " But anyways, why you called?" I asked.
"Pick me up. I'm at the airport." She said casually and bossily.
"What?" I exclaimed in surprise.
She groaned.
"I said I'm in the airport and I want you to pick me up now." She said sounding impatient.
"Holy f**king sh*t! I'M ON MY WAY!" I said while standing up and grabbing my keys from my desk.
"Ugh, Enough cussing Arthur" she yelled.
I said a quick sorry to her before I hang up.
I quickly went down the stairs because the elevator was taking so long to open. I ran down the halls and saw pack members getting out of my way. Knowing I'm in a hurry, I just sent them a smile. I got inside my car and quickly turned it on before getting out of the driveway and into the dirt road to the highway heading to the airport.
Sh*t! I haven't seen my sister Bethany for a year now because she moved to California right after she graduated in high school. She's getting a course in Architecture at UCLA after the University granted her scholarship. Yeah! She loves designing buildings and whatsoever and she is also a smart kid.
God I miss my little girl so much.
I speed down the road and cut people off because they drive like a f**king snail.
F**king slow pokes.
After I finally made it to the Airport. I looked for a place to park. Then I quickly jumped out of my car and went inside the busy lobby of the airport to pick up beloved sister dearest.
I looked around to find my sister in the sea of people. Then not long after, I beamed when I finally saw her waving up at me through the crowd while grinning widely.
I walk towards her and she runs up to me with her bags in her hand.
She abandoned her things and jumped into me for a bear hug. I hugged her back as tightly as possible without hurting her. Once she was in my arms, her familiar scent of honey and fresh grass evaded my nostrils.
I sighed. I missed her scent so f**king much.
As I gave her head a kiss, I heard her sniffle.
"Hey baby don't cry." I soothe her while rubbing her back.
"Sorry! I just miss you so much Arty." She said while burrying her face into the crook of my neck.
I smiled as I rubbed her back comfortingly.
"I missed you so damn much too Benny." I said while kissing the side of her head.
"I missed everyone like crazy too!" She said and I can feel her smile against my neck.
"Yeah! They miss you a lot too. Specially Mom and Dad. They will be so surprised and happy to see you" I said.
"I miss mom and dad too. And so is Nathan. OMG! How is Jasmine my baby girl?" She asked after breaking away from the hug while beaming at me.
"She's fine. But she's growing really fast though which is sad." I said a bit dramarically.
She did her signature high pitched squeal which had covering my poor sensitive my ears.
"Oww." I winced. "When will you stop squealing like a damn dolphin?" I said with a playful glare in which she responded back with a smile.
"Never." She said as she laughed. "Anyways, I can't wait to see all of them."
I smiled before I took her hand.
"Do you have all your things with you?" I asked.
She quickly nodded as she pointed to her bags.
"Yeah, I have everything." She said.
"Let's go?" I asked as I motioned my head towards the exit.
She picked up her hand carry bag before turning to me.
"Can you carry my other bag if it's okay?" She asked politely.
"Sure."
She beamed.
"Thank you." She said before walking ahead.
I shook my head with a chuckle as I grabbed her duffle bag.
And God! It was heavy as f*ck.
How the heck did she manage to carry this? And what the hell is inside of this thing anyway? Bricks?
Knowing Bethany, this must be all her make ups and shoes she bought with her.
After she called me out that I was being too slow, I picked up the pace in walking. Then after we made it to my car, I put her duffle bag in the trunk.
I went into the Driver's seat and buckled myself up while Benny sat on the passenger's side and buckled herself up too. Then I turned on the car and left the parking lot of the airport. After that, I speed down the highway again heading back to the pack house.
My parents, Nathan and his family, and also the Pack, will surely be very happy to see her again.
They've missed their little Benny a lot.
After we finished training the newly shifted pack pups I was left f**king exhausted.
So with one thing in mind to at least relieve my tired body, I decided to have a nice, hot shower. After dismissing the trainers and pack warriors who helped with the training, I immediately went inside the Pack house and walked straight to the Elevator. Thankfully, my parents installed Elevator for emergency use. And also, if you're too lazy to go up on the upper floors using the stairs you can also use the elevator.
My apartment is in the fourth floor of this huge Pack house. And because I was too tired to use the stairs, might as well use the Elevator to my advantage.
I'm the Alpha after all, so why not, right?
After I got inside, I pressed the button for fourth floor and the Elevator started going up. After a couple of seconds, the bell dings and the door opened. I stepped out and went straight to my apartment. With a yawn, I put my finger in the fingerprint scanner and the door clicked open.
Thank you Mom and Dad for putting this scanner in here since most of the time I'm not feeling like using my keys to open the damn door. So the scanner is much appreciated.
I walked inside my huge apartment and closed the door using my feet. I went to my bedroom and throw my exhausted body on my comfy king sized bed. I closed my tired eyes and took a deep breath.
God! Training those kids drained my energy.
Not that I hate training them because I honestly don't. It's just the fact that it will make the process a lot harder and slower since they only shifted and still controlling their wolf form. But knowing it's apart of your duty to train them, I have no choice. Besides, I love my pack to death and I would do anything just to make every member happy and safe.
I kept my eyes closed for a few more minutes just to relax a bit. But immediately decided to open them when I realized I'm starting to fall asleep. Sighing, I rubbed the sleepiness out of my eyes and got up from my bed and went to my ensuite bathroom.
I strip my dirty clothes off and threw them in the hamper. Then stepped inside and turned the shower on. I waited until the water was warm enough to my liking before I stepped under the spray. The warm water relaxes my stiff muscles causing for me to let out another sigh of relief. I took the body wash and I used it to clean the dirt and dried sweat off of my body. I scrubbed a bit more making sure no dirt or sweat was left before rinsing. When that's done, I grabbed my shampoo and put a good amount on my palm and scrubbed my hair. Massaging my scalp thoroughly as bubbles started building up. When I was finally satisfied, I stood under the spary of warm water and rinsed out the shampoo. And when I was sure that shampoo was no longer present, I took the conditioner and did the same process as I did on the shampoo.
After showering myself clean, I stepped out the shower and dried my body after grabbing the towel, then wrapped it around my waist. I went to my closet and grabbed my briefs then put it on. After that, I took out a plain Black T-shirt and a jeans.
When I finished getting dressed, I walked to my Office to do some paperwork.
F**k! I hate paperwork.
It gives me headaches and makes me so darn sleepy. But it needs to be done so I have no other choice but to go through it. So I dropped to my desk chair and started working on the annoying papers.
After finishing half of the files, my stomach growled. I sighed knowing I still haven't eaten anything for dinner.
I stood up from my desk chair and went to my kitchen to find something to eat. I don't feel like cooking now because one, I'm too tired, and two, I think I don't have enough food to cook. After searching the refrigerator for something to eat and end up empty handed, I closed it.
I need someone to do the groceries for me tomorrow. I noted in my head.
I went back to my office and dropped myself in my desk chair again then grabbed my phone and dialed the Chinese restaurant I have in my contacts. It rung three times before someone picked it up and asked for the food that I would like. I told the person on the other line what my orders are, then after that, I hang up. Sighing again, I leaned on my desk chair feeling as tired as ever.
Being an Alpha is never an easy task or an easy job. Doing paperwork, going to meetings, running territory patrols, and protecting your pack members are never, and I mean never an easy task for a 21 year old Werewolf like me. It's a huge responsibility and requires a lot of work and needs your full attention. It get's tiring, confusing and frustrating sometimes, but I'm not complaining. Being an Alpha is a lot of work but knowing for a fact that I'm serving the pack that I grew up in is such an honor for me. And it makes me very happy to serve the Crescent Moon Pack.
Sighing once again, I rubbed my temples. I looked around my basically empty office, then there was this feeling again.
Longing and loneliness.
I feel so lonely and I feel so empty without my mate here in my arms. I've been trying my very best in searching for my mate ever since I took over the pack when I turned eighteen, but I guess my efforts were not enough. Now I'm 21 years old and I've been looking for my mate for almost three years, but still there is no sign of him/her.
I've been flying into different countries just to find him/her, I visited different packs but I still came home empty handed and disappointed.
I'm losing hope in finding my mate even though I'm only 21, and so is my wolf Zion. I can hear him whimper and whine inside my head more times these past few months and I know it's because he's been longing for our mate the same as I do.
It even hurts to see the mated members of the pack. Seeing them happy and contented. Seeing them with their pups and mates laugh and smile.
I sometimes wonder if I'll ever have my mate beside me. A thought that will do me no good. But knowing my current situation, I can't help but lose hope every minute that passes specially now that my wolf is starting to get weaker and weaker. I don't know how long I can wait until my body and wolf finally gives up.
I know my mate is out there. Somewhere. I just had to be patient and wait. But the question is, will I be able to make it?
I also know that I'm still young to give up easily. Just like what my parents said, just have faith and don't lose hope and just wait until the Moon Goddess give me my mate. They are also encouraging me to be stronger and just believe in fate that my mate will come in the right time. But there is also a dreadful question hanging in the air, when is that said right time?
My entire being is loosing strength while my wolf starting to lose hope. No matter how hard I tried to remain optimistic, the feelings of longing and wanting my mate always manage itself to resurface. I am an Alpha male, I don't give up easily and I know my mate is out there, maybe on the other side of the earth, who knows. I don't care if they're human, disabled, or a down syndrome. I don't even care whether my mate is a guy or a girl, in any race. As long as I'll have my mate safely in my arms, I'll be the Happiest werewolf alive. I will do my very best to nurture, protect and love my mate with all my being, and be the best mate they will have.
To be honest, I've slept with some guys and a few girls before, but it was no more than a one time thing. In a reason just to get laid and to have fun and nothing more. So knowing that I'll be able to meet my other half really soon, I vowed to be honest and faithful to them.
Just imagining my mate being here and in the near future we'll build a family, my mate being round with my pups made me feel so happy and excited.
Either my mate is a guy or a girl, either way I am very much happy to have them. But I'm still hopeful it'll be a guy though. Even if my mate was a guy, I would still be able to round him with my pups. Thanks to the Moon Goddess' blessing that she made every mated couple have the chance to conceive a child, either same sex or not. Although the books said that it's only a chance but I'm still hopeful my mate can carry my child. I'll just pray to the Moon Goddess to give my mate the capability of conceiving a child even if he's a guy and a human.
Anyways, I have said that I slept with some guys and few girls before. And that I did have a one time business with them. Which I feared that my mate will get mad at me and thought about not accepting me once they finds out.
The only thing I can do now is hope that my mate will listen to my apology and hopefully, forgive me.
Just the thought of my mate rejecting me gives this bitter taste in my mouth and a searing pain in my heart.
God, I just hope he forgives me.
I've been longing for him way too long for him to reject me, and I don't know if I'll be able to survive.
"Be optimistic Arthur. I know our mate will forgive us on our past actions." Zion told me and I believe him.
Yes, our mate will forgive us. I just know it.
When I finally have my mate here with me, he or she owns me, my soul, and my entire being. When my mate finally arrives, the missing piece of my life will finally be filled. I can't wait for that moment to come. It warms my heart every time the thought of my other half comes into my mind. But most of the time it caused me sadness, knowing that my mate still isn't here.
How I badly wish my mate was here.
I was taken back from reality when I heard a knock on the door of my apartment. I groaned as I stood up and went to check who's behind the door.
I saw a pack member standing there with a smile while holding the food that I ordered.
"Uhm, there was a guy who came, Alpha. And said that you ordered these so I came up here to deliver it." He said shyly.
I nodded at the guy who's name I remember is Jonas.
"Thanks Jonas, can you give this to the guy for me?" I asked nicely with a smile after I fetched some money from my wallet then I grabbed the food from Jonas' hands.
He nodded with a smile and a bright blush on his face. I held the money out to him and Jonas took it.
"Of course!" He said happily.
"Thank you Jonas!" I said with a nod.
"Your welcome Alpha." he beamed at me with a huge grin on his face.
I chuckled at his energetic personality. He still got some energy even at night huh!.
After that, Jonas left to give the money to the delivery guy. Then I closed the door behind me and walked back to my office to eat while still doing the paperwork left.
When I finished my dinner, I throw the empty boxes and cans in the trash bin and went to the kitchen to drink some water.
Then after that, I went back to the office again to continue the small amount of paperwork left. I sighed and focus on the task at hand so I can finish it already and have my much needed sleep.
F**king paperwork, I cursed lowly.
Finally, after finishing the last file, I stood up and stretched my stiff muscles due to sitting for too long.
I went to my bedroom then to my ensuite bathroom and brushed my teeth and then used some mouth wash.
When I'm done, I walked back to my bedroom and stripped my clothes off, leaving me only in my briefs. I climbed into my huge bed then put the covers up to my chest and got myself comfortable. I was starting to drift of to sleep when my mate started to invade my thoughts again, leaving me fantasizing and imagining what it would feel like to have my other half wrapped in my arms and sleeping peacefully, here, right next to me in this very bed.
God! This bed would be ten times better and comfier if my mate was here. I'd cuddle him in my arms and I'll get to smell his sweet, heavenly and relaxing scent. I can also see his beautiful and angelic face tucked protectively here with me. Then I'll kiss my mates forehead lovingly and I'll whisper sweet words of affection in his ear and in return, I'll hear soft giggles against my chest. Then my mate will hug me tight until he fall asleep with his face buried on my chest. I will also tighten my hold on him protectively as I listen to his heartbeat and calm breathing, until I also fall asleep. I'll make my mate breakfast in bed every morning, make love and round him with my pups, and make him the happiest person alive.
Just the thought of my mate with me relaxes my exhausted body to a deep and peaceful sleep.
I woke up at 4 a.m in the morning the next day. Remembering that I still have to do morning patrols, I quickly got up.
I got out of my bed with a loud yawn, I began stretching my still sleeping muscles. I walked towards the window and opened the blinds to see the slowly awakening skies. It looked like it's going to be a pleasant day.
With a sigh, I walked to the bathroom to do my morning routine. I brushed my teeth, used the toilet to empty my bladder, and washed my face to clear the sleepiness that was still lingering.
After I was finished in the Bathroom, I grabbed the Shirt and Jeans I wore from last night. I put on the jeans but decided to leave shirtless knowing I will take it out later. Once I was ready, I turned my head to my bed and sighed once more.
This huge ass bed would have been a million times better if my mate was there sleeping peacefully, curled on his side as he longed for my warmth.
It would have been such a nice view in this fine morning to see the love of your life in the same bed that you sleep on, resting looking like an angel sent from the heavens.
But until my mate was found, all these things I longed and wish for will remain a fantasy.
With a sigh, I walked out of my apartment with an aching heart.
When will this suffering end? A questioned popped suddenly in my thoughts as I head towards the elevator.
What did I do to deserve such pain? Am I not good enough? I asked no to one in particular.
And as the elevator doors closed, I wondered if the Moon Goddess herself hates me that's why she put me in this kind of situation.
But then again, who am I to question her. She's a Goddess, and I'm a mere werewolf that was her creation.
For sure all these things happening to me have a reason.
So with a deep sigh, I stepped out of the elevator once the door opened and headed outside of the pack house. When I made it to the front yard, 15 pack members as well as some well trained warriors were already preparing for the morning patrols.
I made my presence known by greeting them with 'good morning' in which they responded back with the same greeting accompanied by a smile.
"Alright. We'll just go through our territory before we proceed to training." I spoke. "Now shift and let's get this over with." I added.
They all nodded and said 'yes Alpha' in unison before they followed what I told them to do.
As everyone began shifting to their wolf form, I took my pants off and readied myself. Once I was completely naked, I tied my pants in my ankles before I shifted to my Midnight Black Wolf.
And once the shifting was complete, Zion stretched out and shook his fur. I felt the ground under my paws then sniffed the fresh morning air.
Once everyone was ready, we started jogging towards the woods.
We went around our territory for a few hours as we made sure everything is peaceful. And after we finished our patrol, I asked some of the warriors who are standing on-guard at the borders what has happened last night. They told me their reports that everything was normal except for the 2 rogues being spotted. They said those rouges got really close to the borders but for some odd reasons, it never make a move on attacking or crossing.
"Was it the same rouges as before?" I asked in which the guard nodded.
"I believe so, Alpha. It has the same fur colors and body build as the one we spotted a few days ago." The warrior said.
I nodded.
"Thank you for the report, Eric. You did a great job as well as your team." I praised.
Eric, the pack warrior beamed before he bowed his head in respect.
"Thank you Alpha."
I gave him a small smile.
"Once the morning guards arrive, go take a rest and a much needed day off with your families." I commanded in which he, along with his team, nodded their heads in unison.
"Thank you Alpha." They said.
I nodded at them again before I jogged back to the Pack house.
When the backyard was slowly in sight, I shifted back to human form and put on the clothes that were tied on my ankles.
After getting dressed, I walked out of the woods and headed straight inside the pack house.
Pack members greet me as they pass and I just nod my head at them with a smile as a reply.
I know even without them saying it out loud, they suspect something was up with me. In which they aren't wrong at all. By the looks they send my way, they can feel my emotions that I was now hardly able to contain. It made me think they know I was slowly deteriorating physically, mentally, and emotionally as I continued my search for my mate. With the sympathy showing in their eyes, I know they're worried about me. It warms me up that my pack cares for me as they sympathize, but I also hate it at the same time.
It made me think of myself as weak.
I shouldn't be acting like this. I should stay strong. Show everyone that I'm doing just fine. That I'm okay.
But I would also be lying to their faces if I did.
I know I wasn't okay. But I got to fake that I was, just to make people believe nothing wrong is going on.
They depend on me as their Alpha, their leader and protector. But with them seeing my state completely different from a strong leader they grew accustomed to, it would only cause fear.
No matter what, I will never cause such thing to my own people. So even if I had to act tough all the damn time just to make them feel secured then that's what I'm going to do. Besides, they don't have to know everything that is going on, especially with my personal life.
But even if they see me as a leader that is strong and fearless, they don't realize about the things that's running in my head. They think I don't have any fears because of how I deal with most situations. They think that I'm the kind of person that is always strong because I never back down. They don't realize I also have my own demons I had to fight back on a daily basis. I get scared for my pack, my family, and my life. And I'm not always strong. I also have my weaknesses as well as a breaking point. The only way they can say I am this person they picture me: The strong and fearless Alpha, is because I am good at concealing the real feelings and emotions. On the outside, they might say I'm perfectly fine, but on the inside, I'm all over the place with all sorts of battle I fight everyday.
But like I said, They don't have to know that. If they think I'm perfectly fine, then let's keep it that way. Besides, I promised my pack that I will do my best to serve and protect them. That I will do it with all my Life without any hesitations or questions. So I'm going to live up to that promise and do my duty as their Alpha, not matter the situation.
That's how important my pack is to me. Even if I still haven't found my mate, I will do my job just as how I promised them that I will.
And I will do it even till my last breath.
After I stepped inside the pack house. I went straight to my apartment for a quick shower.
After showering and getting dressed, I made my way downstairs towards the kitchen to have my much needed breakfast.
But before I get there, I heard my name being called.
"Artyyy!" A tiny voice screamed.
I smiled after hearing my niece call my name. I crouched down and wait for her to crash into me. Jasmine was smiling while running towards me. It looked so funny to watch her little figure run.
Jasmine is only a year and a half old and daughter of Nathan and Jenifer Trevino. Nathan is my brother who is only a year younger than me.
Nathan met Jenny after he turned 18 and found out that his girlfriend of 2 years was his mate.
Yeah! Such a lucky bastard.
"Mownin' Arty" Jasmine said after she hugged me.
"Good morning Princess" I replied with a smile.
"Look, look Arty, Papa buy me this" she beamed happily as she held her small arms in front of my face and showed me her new bracelet.
I chuckled. As usual, it's purple.
This little girl is obsessed with anything purple.
She loves the color so much that most of her things are purple. Specially if you go to her room. It is all purple from the color of the walls up to her bed sheets.
She really love everything that is purple and it's cute.
"Wow that's beautiful, Princess." I said enthusiastically.
She giggled. "Yup! Yup! It beautiful Arty! Cause it purple." She beamed again with a huge grin on her cute face.
God, forgive me but she is way too cute.
And because I can't help myself, I pinched her cheeks which caused a fit of giggles to erupt from her tiny body.
"You love everything as long as its purple huh?" I asked her with a smile.
She nodded her head really fast that I thought she'll get whiplash.
My little princess truly is a bundle of sunshine.
"Uh huh! I lob purple, cause they pretty." She said as she gave me her bright adorable eyes.
I smiled as I gave her cheeks a kiss before blowing a raspberry on her neck, making her go off to laughing.
If my mate was here, I'll surround him with my pups as cute and adorable as Jasmine.
F**k! That would be the most beautiful view I'd ever get the honor to see.
Me and my mate sitting at the front porch of our house watching our pups play outside.
Such an amazing view it is. And I can't wait to see it with my own eyes one day.
"Yeah you do, you even bought your Papa purple briefs eh?" I said chuckling as she continued her giggle fit.
"Yes yes Arty, I buy Papa purple Undies and Papa lob to wear it too." She said lively and energetically. "Mama laugh at Papa cause he look funny in purple undies." She stated happily.
I mean, It is kinda hilarious seeing Nathan wear a Purple underwear just because his daughter asked him to. It makes him such a great father.
"Good morning Arthur! How did the patrol went?" Jenny asked while looking down at us with a smile.
"Good morning to you too Jenny. The patrol went fine. The warriors said everything was peaceful." I said without ever mentioning about the rogues provoking our warriors standing on guard. I stood up with Jasmine's tiny hands still holding mine's, then I smiled down at her.
"That's good to hear." She said then looked down at her daughter with a gentle smile. I can see love shining and adoration from her eyes every time she looks at her daughter.
"Let's go baby girl, let's have some breakfast!" She said softly while motioning her daughter to go towards her.
Jasmine let my hand go and jumped in her mom's arms.
Jenny smiled at her daughter before Nathan came and he kissed his wife in the forehead and his daughter in the cheeks. He smiled at them after he greeted his family, then he turned to look at me and caught me staring at them.
He frowned then gave me a sympathetic smile.
I gave a sad smile back.
"Morning Nate." I greeted.
"Morning Thor." He greeted back cheekily to lighten up the mood.
I chuckled and rolled my eyes at the nickname Nathan gave me.
"Shut it, Nate. Thor's bigger and chunkier than me, you know. And I don't bring a hammer with me all the time." I said with a laugh.
Nathan and Jenny laughed while Jasmine just looked at us a bit confused.
"Why you laughing Mama, Papa?" She asked curiously.
"Well, I gave your Uncle Arty here a Nickname, Thor. You know Thor, right baby?" Nathan asked her daughter softly.
Jasmine nodded.
"Yup yup! He the guy with hammer Papa." She said with the cutest giggle in the giggle history.
Her laughs can surely lighten someone's mood instantly. Especially her giggles. It's so f**king adorable, I can't get enough of it.
Goddess! How long do I have to wait for my mate to finally be in my arms? I just want to have my own family like what Nathan have.
It makes me so jealous to see them so happy together.
"Arthur."
I went back to reality when Nathan called my name. I looked at him innocently while he gave me a sad smile.
"You zoned out." Nate pointed.
I shook my head and blinked.
"I'm sorry. I was just tired." I said. "But what was it that you said?"
Nate eyed me warily. "Well Jasmine here was asking if you're fine being called Thor instead of Arty" He he said while looking at me with the same look in his eyes.
I gave them a forced smile before I looked at Jasmine who's watching me with tilted head.
"Uh, yeah I'm okay with it." I said nonchalantly. "I don't really mind. As long as it's not something offensive then you guys can call me what ever you like. So if Princess Jasmine wants to call me Thor then I am completely fine with it." I stated with a shrug.
"Okay! Now I call you Thor, No Arty no more." Jasmine said happily with a beaming smile.
I smiled back at her and ruffle her hair.
After that, we entered the Massive Hall where we all eat at the same time every first Saturday of the month. It's a tradition that every first Saturday of the month we will gather and have breakfast. All 800 pack members can fit in here, so yeah! It really is massive.
Then Nathan, Jenny, and Jasmine joined the other pack members in the long table while I walked to where I should be sitting. The table where Me, my Beta and third in command sits.
After I reached my table, I sat down with the Beta on my right and the Third in command on my left.
We all started eating with conversations here and there. I just listen to all of them and sometimes answer them if they talk to me directly.
Then my Beta, Brandon tried to push through the private mind link that I and the other high ranked werewolves have, and I let him. I looked into his side and raised a brow.
"We have something to discuss later Alpha, it's about the rogues that are being spotted near the borders this morning." He said. "I just don't understand what they are up to yet. They just go near our border and intimidate our warriors who stand there on Guard and that's it. They don't attack, whatsoever." He said sounding confused and irritated.
I nodded in understanding.
This rogues are slowly getting on my nerves. They never tried to cross our territories but just go near the borders to intimidate our warriors who are guarding there. F**king rogues.
I don't really know what these pesky rogues' plan on doing but I'll figure it out soon. I can't afford an attack so I have to take them down before they even manage to do anything and damage the pack.
"Alright gentlemen, after this breakfast, we will have a meeting in my office regarding on the rouges spotted on our eastern boarder. We will discuss matters on things to get this situation solved. I want to know what this pesky f*cking rouges are up to and I want to hear your opinions on some certain things." I instructed.
"Yes Alpha." They replied in unison.
I nodded before we continued eating our breakfast.
When we all finished with our breakfast, most of the pack members left to do their work or whatever they are doing. While Brandon, Chandler, Head warrior Lukas, and I all went to my office in the fourth floor.
After we made it to the right floor, we stepped out of the elevator and went to my apartment. Then I put my finger in the scanner and the door clicked open. I went inside then left the door open for the guys. We went straight to my office then took a seat on my desk chair while the Beta and Third in command sat in the chairs in front of my desk while Lukas sat in the couch.
I cleared my throat and sat up straighter.
"So there has been a report that rogues are once again spotted in our eastern boarder." I started. "The guards on duty last night reported to me during the morning patrol that it was the same rouges we spotted a few days ago. And mysterious enough, it did the same thing it did the last time. They go near our borders, intimidate our warriors who's standing there on guard, and leave like it was nothing."
I heaved a breath and sighed.
"So, I want to know your opinions about this matter." I said in my Alpha voice.
"First things first, I think they're planning an attack against us, Alpha. Though I'm not hundred percent sure about it but I do have a feeling they will if they find a chance." Brandon said.
I nodded.
"I agree with Brandon, Alpha. I had a feeling that these rogues has been watching our every move and that they're just waiting for the perfect time to attack." Lukas, the head warrior said.
"So what do you think we should do then?" I asked opting for him to share his idea.
"I say we'll take them down first before they even manage to harm the pack." He said.
Once again, I nodded.
"I want to know if these are the same rogues that survived when they attacked us three years ago." I spoke. "And we all know that during that horrible and devastating night, we weren't prepared because we were all busy and caught up with the upcoming coronation. The reason why they surprised us and caused a lot of damage to the pack. Took the lives of our eight pack members during that time. And now that rouges are spotted again, I don't want what happened 3 years ago be a replay. Understood?" I said sternly.
"Of course Alpha." The three of them both said at the same time.
"I will ask our most trusted and well trained warriors to investigate about the rouges, Alpha." Lukas said.
"And I will send some trackers to find out where this rogues are camping outside of our borders so we can plan ahead for our strategies if ever we have to attack." Chandler also said.
I nodded at them understandingly.
"And I want someone to investigate what these fucking rogues are up to. We have to know what they're planning before it's too late." I said with low growl.
They all nodded again.
"Yes Alpha, I will investigate about it myself." Brandon said with a nod.
I smiled at the three of them proudly. These are the guys I trust in helping me protect the pack so I know that they won't fail me.
"Good." I said. "But before I end this meeting, I want hidden cameras being installed in our borders. Make sure the installation is kept secret. The only people I want to have the knowledge of this cameras will be us, and the installers, no one else."
The three of them looked at me.
"But Alpha, you do realize we have a big territory right?" Chandler asked.
I nodded.
"Yes I am aware."
"So it's gonna cost the pack a fortune if we install that many cameras surrounding our borders." Chandler spoke once again.
I smiled at him.
"I appreciate your concern Chand, but money won't be a problem." I told him. "The pack is fully capable of affording it. Besides, I'm only going to use 50 percent of the needed payment from the pack and the rest is from my company."
He nodded.
"I just want the installation to be kept on the down low as much as possible. The less people that knows about the added security cameras around, the better." I stated.
"How many hidden cameras are you planning to put all throughout the borders, Alpha?" Lukas asked.
I hummed. "Since we have a large territory of 20 square miles, we might need a ton of high resolution hidden cameras."
Chandler whistled.
"Dang, you might need probably $50,000 dollars or more for this project, Alpha." He said.
I nodded as I pursed my lips. "I don't really mind." I paused. "Like I said, money isn't an issue. I'd rather spend that much money just to help keep the pack protected than spend it on something else less useful."
"Less useful? You mean like your sports car?" Brandon chimed in.
"True." Chandler agreed.
I rolled my eyes.
"Shut it. I used my own money to buy that car." I defended.
He rose his hand up in surrender.
"Just saying." He said. "But kidding aside, I'm afraid you're going to use more than $50k if you decided to use the state of the art technology on these cameras." Brandon spoke.
I shrugged.
"I'm sure it's not that bad." Was all I say.
Brandon sighed.
"That's like what rich people always say all the damn time." He said.
"Right?" Chandler and Lukas agreed.
I rolled my eyes again.
"Just get to work guys."
"Alright, we're out of here." Brandon said.
And with that, they were out of their seats as they piled out of my office.
Resting my back in my desk chair. I took a deep breath. This f**king rogues are stressing me out and they're so damn annoying.
I turned to look at my desk and saw the papers starting to pile up again.
I groaned.
Will this papers ever leave me alone?.
After cursing under my breath about the f**king rogues and paperwork. I decided to work on the papers that piled up again in my desk so it won't pile up even more if I didn't work on it now. Sighing, I grabbed the first file and opened it. I read the words that is written then write down my signature below after. I did the same to the other files and continue until I heard my phone rings.
I groaned while rubbing my tired eyes.
"Trevino, speaking" I said blandly.
A gasped answered me from the other line.
"That's not the nicest way to greet your baby, Arthur." The voice said from the other side of the phone.
Immediately, a smile formed on my face after hearing my baby's voice.
"Oh f**k! Bethany?" I exclaimed once hearing her voice.
"Yes, this is in fact Bethany. And how many times do I have to tell you not to cuss? Especially on the phone? Arthur you never learn." She said sternly.
Oh sh*t! I forgot.
"Sorry, I forgot about that." I replied.
"You always does, cause your getting old obviously." She laughs teasingly over the phone.
I laughed along also because the way she laugh was hella contagious.
"Hey! I'm only 21 years old, so I'm still young." I said defensively.
"Yeah you're only 21 but you tend to forget things really, really fast. I sometimes wonder if you have Alzheimer's Disease or something" She said jokingly.
"Yeah! Yeah! Whatever evil witch." I said cheekily at her.
"And I'm proud of it." She said with a chuckle.
"Of course. Everybody knows how evil you are." I said while laughing when I remembered her pulling pranks on almost everyone in the pack, including the elders.
"Whatever, Cookie Thief!" She said on the other line.
I hummed. "Guilty. I mean who can resist cookies anyway? Not me." I told her.
"Yeah I figured you'd say that." She said. "You love cookies so much that even though it's already in my mouth, you still stole it. And poor me, I was about to take a bite on the cookie, you took it which ended up for me bitting my tongue instead."
I chuckled.
"Did you hurt your tongue baby boo?" I cooed at her dramatically.
"Whatever Arthur, it's not cute." She said as I imagine her pouting, which had me cackling up.
"What's so funny?" She asked.
"Nothing. Your pouty face just pops out of my head and it was hilarious." I said with a chuckle.
"You seriously are the meanest, Arthur. Sometimes I just want to kick you so hard in the shin." She said warningly.
"Yeah I know." I said. " But anyways, why you called?" I asked.
"Pick me up. I'm at the airport." She said casually and bossily.
"What?" I exclaimed in surprise.
She groaned.
"I said I'm in the airport and I want you to pick me up now." She said sounding impatient.
"Holy f**king sh*t! I'M ON MY WAY!" I said while standing up and grabbing my keys from my desk.
"Ugh, Enough cussing Arthur" she yelled.
I said a quick sorry to her before I hang up.
I quickly went down the stairs because the elevator was taking so long to open. I ran down the halls and saw pack members getting out of my way. Knowing I'm in a hurry, I just sent them a smile. I got inside my car and quickly turned it on before getting out of the driveway and into the dirt road to the highway heading to the airport.
Sh*t! I haven't seen my sister Bethany for a year now because she moved to California right after she graduated in high school. She's getting a course in Architecture at UCLA after the University granted her scholarship. Yeah! She loves designing buildings and whatsoever and she is also a smart kid.
God I miss my little girl so much.
I speed down the road and cut people off because they drive like a f**king snail.
F**king slow pokes.
After I finally made it to the Airport. I looked for a place to park. Then I quickly jumped out of my car and went inside the busy lobby of the airport to pick up beloved sister dearest.
I looked around to find my sister in the sea of people. Then not long after, I beamed when I finally saw her waving up at me through the crowd while grinning widely.
I walk towards her and she runs up to me with her bags in her hand.
She abandoned her things and jumped into me for a bear hug. I hugged her back as tightly as possible without hurting her. Once she was in my arms, her familiar scent of honey and fresh grass evaded my nostrils.
I sighed. I missed her scent so f**king much.
As I gave her head a kiss, I heard her sniffle.
"Hey baby don't cry." I soothe her while rubbing her back.
"Sorry! I just miss you so much Arty." She said while burrying her face into the crook of my neck.
I smiled as I rubbed her back comfortingly.
"I missed you so damn much too Benny." I said while kissing the side of her head.
"I missed everyone like crazy too!" She said and I can feel her smile against my neck.
"Yeah! They miss you a lot too. Specially Mom and Dad. They will be so surprised and happy to see you" I said.
"I miss mom and dad too. And so is Nathan. OMG! How is Jasmine my baby girl?" She asked after breaking away from the hug while beaming at me.
"She's fine. But she's growing really fast though which is sad." I said a bit dramarically.
She did her signature high pitched squeal which had covering my poor sensitive my ears.
"Oww." I winced. "When will you stop squealing like a damn dolphin?" I said with a playful glare in which she responded back with a smile.
"Never." She said as she laughed. "Anyways, I can't wait to see all of them."
I smiled before I took her hand.
"Do you have all your things with you?" I asked.
She quickly nodded as she pointed to her bags.
"Yeah, I have everything." She said.
"Let's go?" I asked as I motioned my head towards the exit.
She picked up her hand carry bag before turning to me.
"Can you carry my other bag if it's okay?" She asked politely.
"Sure."
She beamed.
"Thank you." She said before walking ahead.
I shook my head with a chuckle as I grabbed her duffle bag.
And God! It was heavy as f*ck.
How the heck did she manage to carry this? And what the hell is inside of this thing anyway? Bricks?
Knowing Bethany, this must be all her make ups and shoes she bought with her.
After she called me out that I was being too slow, I picked up the pace in walking. Then after we made it to my car, I put her duffle bag in the trunk.
I went into the Driver's seat and buckled myself up while Benny sat on the passenger's side and buckled herself up too. Then I turned on the car and left the parking lot of the airport. After that, I speed down the highway again heading back to the pack house.
My parents, Nathan and his family, and also the Pack, will surely be very happy to see her again.
They've missed their little Benny a lot.
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