Luna On The Run!

Again Alpha Zane’s POINT OF VIEWThis text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

My phone rings and as I expected it is Alpha King Petric, Ariel’s father, on the line.

“Alpha Zane, I have reviewed your complaint to the Council. We will start the investigation today. A team will go to Eclipse Howl to talk to Luna Ariel. You know we cannot use force to get her to contact you.”

I grit my teeth, nothing in the man’s voice sounds like he is condemning Gorgio. He is merely giving me the facts, and they are not in my favor.

“I have been deceived, Alpha King. This is outrageous. I have as much right to Ariel as Gorgio. How dare he insult me like this? And my pack’s claim for damages, what about that?”

“‘That’s a really messy matter. The Council should find out if it was a prank and what they were trying to achieve with it. If your mate played a joke on you, we can’t punish her for it, Alpha,” he mutters pitifully.

“And as for the claim for damages. The way it is worded, we will have to wait a while for Ariel’s decision. The money would go to the first female pup you had with her? We will have to take a moment to think about how realistic that is. So far, we cannot escape the idea that Ariel is choosing Alpha Gorgio, who has no intention of sharing her.” I think I hear a suppressed smile in the man’s voice. Does he take me seriously?

“She’s my mate. And mates have cubs. My pack expresses its expectation as is customary,” I state firmly. “How long will this examination take? I want my Luna beside me, that’s my right!”

Claw’s eyes turn red, he too is beginning to lose patience. But we both know that there is nothing we can do against the Alpha King. He is not only the father of our mate but also the strongest werewolf apart from the Lycans. And he will not tolerate any disrespect.

“Once again, Alpha Zane. Ariel will decide whether to accept you. The Council does not use any force. We can only show her your rights, but she must be willing to accept you, that’s all we can do for you.”

I throw the device on my desk and it shatters into a thousand pieces.

“He doesn’t even apologize for his daughter’s behavior,” I burst out. “He acts as if he knew nothing about the affair. This man does not want me with his daughter, he supports Gorgio”.

“Alpha King Petric has never hidden his pride in his daughter’s mating. He is very happy with Gorgio, telling everyone that he could not imagine a more wonderful son-in-law. But he is also a righteous man, Zane,” Mase says. “What he is trying to tell you is that Ariel alone can bring the solution. And you were already ready to reject her. Why take all this drama on your shoulders? Reject her and go on with Clarita.”

How I hate those words. Eric also had this lousy idea.

“I don’t want to hear anyone mention Clarita’s name in my presence,” I growl. “I’m tired of making it clear to you that every wolf, especially an Alpha, prefers a she-wolf to a human as a mate.”

My three friends look at each other and nod.

“Kensley, prepare for war. I already know how this will all end. All our demands will be refused. This war is about our dignity. We lose our Luna without getting justice. That can never happen to us. War!”

I notice that Mase is shaking his head fanatically. He stands up and comes over to me.

“Calm down, Zane. Let the Council do its work. Don’t make any decisions out of revenge or anger,” he tries to calm me down. But my state of mind has reached the limit of the plausible. I want revenge, Gorgio cannot have everything and leave me empty-handed.

“Eric, stay in touch with the Council, every step they take. I want daily reports from you and Kensley on the situation in Eclipse Howl. If Ariel leaves the pack, I especially, want to know about it,” I instruct my high-ranking. “If there is a chance to speak to her alone, I want to take it. I must try to persuade her to give me a chance.”

Kensley gets up and walks over to me.

“I think your chances are slim. Gorgio will not leave her alone for a moment, he is her personal bodyguard at the moment. Besides, she hasn’t been seen for several days, she hasn’t been outside the packhouse, let alone the pack, Zane.”

I ruffle my hair, if only I could talk to her, face to face and not through a weak mate bond.

“Zane, there is more going on under your nose than you know. This thing with Ariel is consuming your whole being, your instincts are only going one way.” That could turn out to be dangerous.” I turn to my head warrior, not understanding the meaning of his statement.

“What exactly are you saying, Kensley? And if my instincts work less, I have a Beta and a Head Warrior to fill in. My Gamma has already chosen another life, so I’m totally dependent on you two in these turbulent times.”

Mase shakes his head regretfully; he knows I am only teasing him. He may not officially hold the title of Gamma, but when the pack needs him, he is always there.

“Tell it like it is, Kensley. This is not the time for your ramblings. We don’t have the time,” Mase says impatiently. Kensley now turns to Eric.

“Perhaps Beta Eric would like to tell us why he spent his holiday in Blue Blood, the Alpha King’s pack? No, he didn’t talk to the man, so he’s not a traitor. I would never believe that either. Eric?”

With a start, I fixed my eyes on my Beta. I had noticed him behaving strangely for a long time. And now I hear that he was in Blue Blood. I really need to know the reason for this. High ranks on leave never move to dwell in another pack. On the rare occasions when they do, they go to Human Town to fool around with the women.

“Beta Eric, I’m all ears,” I told my best friend…