FENRIS

I pace in elder Alarick's office desperately wanting to go back home and in my mate's arms and not deal with this problem. Since the day she woke up, I can't help myself, I crave her presence. It's not the fact that she's carrying my child that I crave her presence but more like her kidnapping has made me paranoid. I can't even for a second imagine my life without her in it but when I was summoned by elder Alarick because I refused to go to him, I was pushed out of the house by the same mate.

"Let's not actively look out for Alexandria. Let her think that we don't care and that we've forgotten about her," I suggest elder Alarick even when I don't understand how she managed to get out of her prison. She's no doubt had some help and that too from someone in the school.

"That's alright. She might even lead us to her master. Just put a spy on her," he says and I nod my agreement. I have many people who would fit in the category of a spy, I smirk mentally.

"You need to claim the Alpha position ASAP or some other Alpha might challenge you for it," elder Alarick drops the bomb and I stop in my tracks to look at him.

"Isn't the Alpha position passed from father to son?" I ask.

"Yes, but your father was not the Alpha. He skipped the ascension because his mate was pregnant. Then later when you were born, Xavier started his threatening. Adrian thought that it would be better if Lucian didn't ascend the throne as it might spike Xavier's anger. Your grandfather's heir was Prince Lucian but he's dead which means the Crimson Shadow doesn't have an Alpha," he explains calmly and I can't help but ask this.

"Why didn't anyone inform me about this before?" The elder actually laughs at me. It is the first time I've seen him laugh after both our elders' death. It's a bittersweet moment.

"Son, you didn't want to rule before."

Yes, I didn't. What changed? Seeing all those rescued people, helpless and hopeless about their future, not knowing if they'll be accepted by others, brought out all my protective instincts. It's my duty to take them under my wing, my legacy. How can I run from it?

"I want to, now. I know what they feel elder, with no idea about what the future holds for them. I want to make them feel accepted, make them feel important and worth fighting for," I explain myself. He walks out of his chair and comes closer to me to lay a hand on my shoulder.

"I know son and I am proud of you for that. You and your mate would make very fine Alphas," he praises which brings a small smile to my face. Thinking of my mate does that to me.

"The next full moon then?" I ask wanting to, excited to begin my life with my mate. And my pack, hopefully. The elder just nods offering a small smile of his own.

"I'll get started with the invitations. But we might have some problems," he says at the last moment as if remembering something.

"Like?"

"Alpha Conan has been persuading his daughter to choose another mate. Not from Recrania but a foreigner," he says slowly. All my happiness vanishes at such barbaric behaviour of Alpha Conan. The wolf's lost his mind.

"That's not allowed. You can't force mate someone. Who is this foreigner?"

"He's the Alpha King of South Asia or Abros. His name is Aryan Vraka. He is a 29-30 years old man, Fenris. He lost his mate in childbirth. According to my messenger, he didn't approach Conan. Conan was the one who approached the Alpha saying that his daughter's mate is an abuser of women. Alpha Conan's claim against Zion has now brought international attention which might be a problem," he says grimly.

"But I was there. I was the witness to their bonding ceremony. I sacrificed my blood," I say unable to believe Conan's hatred towards Zion.

"I know, son. He says that Tatiana was bewitched and that's why she accepted his claim. I suggest you first begin your pack formation proceedings. I don't want Conan causing a problem. He's against you too," he says and I nod, agreeing to Conan's hate towards me.

The wolf never approved of my adoption by Alpha Zac. He never even allowed me in his house. When Connor became my best friend, he disowned his son forcing Connor to reside in the human town for a couple of years. Of course, I kept meeting Connor, but Conan doesn't know about that. Only when Connor was summoned for his Alpha training, did he share his news with the elders. The elders didn't accept Alpha Conan's decision of disowning his son for such a petty reason so, Alpha Conan accepted his son back as his heir to the pack.

Pushing all those thoughts out of my mind, I focus on the elder and nod my head.

"Yes, let's begin with the pack proceedings next week and then I'll claim my mate forever," I say watching as elder Alarick gives me a look of pure happiness.

"That's great. I have been waiting for a long time. Congratulations son." The elder embraces me patting my back loudly.

"Thank you, elder."

"Elder Fridolf has set up all the modern equipment in the infirmary. Your mate's pregnancy will be closely monitored since it is the first one after a long time and as you know almost all the pack leaders, this news won't be a secret. We'll try to keep it a secret but at the same time be alert and ready," he says and I nod in agreement.

Better safe than sorry.

"Also, I agree that you are building a pack like system near the neutral territory. It will be safe for you and your mate to be closer to the neutral territory. You will need to be here for the frequent pack related meetings and building your own pack will be challenging. It is good for you to stay near the school," he says and pats my shoulder.

"Yes, I made the decision with these things in mind," I reply before finalising other remaining minor things.

After a long exhausting hour, I am finally allowed to return back home to my mate. Hoping that she's fine and that she missed me too, I hurry up and return back home, only to watch my mate pacing on the porch with a phone in her hand.

That's the same one I gave her yesterday. She is no longer a trainee and having a phone at least till our bonding ceremony will help her contact me if she needs me. It gives me an added sense of relief that she can contact me at all times.

She has a worried look on her face as she talks to what I assume is Tatiana. Her face immediately lights up when she sees me walking towards her and I feel my heart skip a beat. Her entire face lights up and her eyes widen with love and happiness, making me feel like I am her most favourite person on this planet. My wolf growls in agreement and happiness.

She walks down the steps, muttering a small, talk to you later, and makes her way to me. I catch her when she jumps on me, relishing the tingles that run all over my body.

Her arms go around my neck, digging her hands in my newly cut hair and I bend down to lay a soft kiss on her mouth. She doesn't let go and I chuckle at her hungry mouth, nibbling on my lips and basically begging for me to take her. Honestly, I can't wait to bury myself in her again. My wolf prances in my mind, totally on board with the idea. Lately, all I feel from her is an eagerness to mate, to cuddle, to love. It's a welcome feeling especially after her recent kidnapping.

I don't let my thoughts waver away from my mate as I know that they will find its path directly to Xanthos. I don't know where that bastard is hiding but I am sure that he's being helped by someone. It's not possible to just go dark when almost every wolf in the country is searching for him, with his scent in their mind.

"Did you get all your work done?" My mate's melodious voice brings me back to present. I lift her up and carry her inside our home where I sit on the couch with her in my lap. Being away from her for a couple of hours has made me feel edgy.

"Yes, almost. Whom were you speaking with?" I ask before disclosing the news of Tatiana's forced mating.

"Tatiana. Seems like Alpha Conan has gone crazy," she says and I can't help but laugh at her perfect description of Alpha Conan.

"Yes. Elder Alarick informed me. I already witnessed their bonding ceremony. When you were, umm, not here, Zion was injured and he wasn't recovering. Tatiana probably didn't inform Alpha Conan and literally came running into Mystic Shadow. She requested me for the bonding ceremony. Luckily, they both had accepted each other and their bond was forged. Zion started recovering faster after that," I explain, holding her to me when she gasps, only now realising the extent of his injuries. I press soft kisses in her hair, relishing the feel of her so close to me. I never really imagined about how amazing it would feel like to spend such intimate time with her.

She cuddles close to me when I tell her about Tatiana's ceremony with Zion and how both the Alpha and Luna of Mystic Shadow were scared about their son's health. Tatiana's timely decision helped him otherwise Zion's health would still be deteriorating. With that realisation, I think of calling him sometime later.

"So, who is this troll Alpha?" she asks, making me laugh at her description of Tatiana's suitor.

"From what I have heard and read about him he looks like a decent guy. Conan went to him with his daughter's hand. Name's Aryan Vraka. He's the Prince of wolves of South Asia or Abros. He lost his mate in childbirth-"

"What? Alpha Conan's giving his daughter to someone like that? He must be older than her," she says, outraged at the Alpha's behaviour.

"He's probably thirty."

"He's two years older than Zion. That's not fair and Zion has changed now. He'll cherish Tatiana," she says. I nod my agreement.

"That he will. He already does. Where was Tatiana?"

"She was at Alpha Conan's house. She said something about Alpha Conan barging into Zion's house and literally kidnapping her. Alpha Conan accused Zion of blackmailing his daughter under the pretence of life-threatening injury."

I feel the rage bubbling up in me at Alpha Conan's accusation. How can he stoop so low that he's accusing his own daughter's mate? I don't understand why is he so obsessed with keeping Zion away from Tatiana?

Sierra's roaming hands distract me from my thoughts and I look down at her to see her frowning at my clenched fists. She uses her small fingers to unclench my fists and it is only now that I notice how tiny she looks in front of me. Since, the day I woke up from my healing, I felt taller by a few inches and my body change a bit, probably in a good way.

But I've lost two of my witch-abilities. I can't muster up the strength to become invisible neither can I make a sound-proof bubble. However, I don't feel any regret or a sense of loss. I would sacrifice all of my powers if it guaranteed the safety of my mate.

"We should do something, Fenris. Perhaps complain to the elders?" she asks, playing with my fingers, successfully stopping any self-harming fist-forming.

"I don't think it's possible since the council of elders is incomplete. Amaruq's dead. And now without elder Raoul and elder Ernouf, there are only two elders left. Only two council elders don't have the authority to give orders. We need at least three," I explain.

"Ooo, then let us have some of the retired Alphas pitch in and become the elders?" she asks.

"Hmmm, that's actually a great idea. We can have someone choose the best one out of the interested candidates," I add in.

"Yes, yes. Let's go. We'll tell elder Alarick now," she says jumping out of my lap and I growl at her behaviour.

"Steady, Sierra. No jumping," I scold, she frowns before bending down to kiss my head as if indulging a child. I frown at her but she only chuckles.

"A little bit of jumping won't hurt and anyway after a few weeks, I won't be able to jump, I'll be fat, swollen," she says and her eyes water. There goes the hormonal overload. Getting up, I walk over to her.

"Shhh, baby. Your swollen body will only make me feel proud of myself," I say and as expected she frowns not understanding the meaning behind my words. I pull her closer to me, nudging her belly with my erection and whispering in her ear while nibbling on it.

"It makes me immensely happy that I successfully planted my seed in you that too in your first heat. It arouses me to see how your body accepted my seed, so eagerly."

She flushes and at once, I feel arousal and happiness from my mate which makes me happy knowing that I distracted her from her sad thoughts.

"Why do you always manage to turn everything into romance?" she asks and I laugh loudly. Her cute little nose scrunches up in a frown as she looks at me like I've lost my mind.

"That's because I love you, baby." Lifting her up close in my arms, I quickly start walking towards the bedroom not actually able to wait a second more before burying myself in her.

"I love you too, but you are going the wrong way, Fenris."

"Oh no, I'm going exactly where I want to be," I whisper, pleasure washing over me when I hear her respond to my sentiments. I take in her aroused scent and feel my erection strain against the zipper of my jeans almost to the point of pain.

"And where it that?"

"In you, over you, around you-"

"Okay, okay. Hurry up, please," she whispers and I can hear the arousal in her voice as it turns husky. My wolf growls in lust at the scent of our mate. I chuckle but then groan when her lips touch my skin and I'm gone.

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