Episode 1

...Amara Follen...

"Well, well, well, look what's in our way, none other than the girl without a wolf. Alpha Lina exclaimed."

"You know, Lina, I don't understand how they still allow a wolfless to live in this castle. Inquired Vick, the Alpha daughter from the neighboring pack."

"Regrettably, I 'still' don't get to choose who lives in this castle, and as her father is my father's Gamma, I'm forced to put up with this vermin."

"Can't wait for you to become the Alpha of this pack and boot all the dead weight out of the gates."

"I'm eager for that day too."

And you, Amara, don't cross my path again, your presence is repulsive.

Take this as an order from your Alpha.

"Yes, Alpha Lina, I will do so. I was just here to see if you needed anything?"

"What I want, is for you to disappear from my sight."

"By your leave!"

I replied politely, as I had become accustomed to being belittled by Alpha Lina, who always made it clear what my place was, never missing a chance to humiliate me, not even the Royal Alpha dared to contradict his daughter, fearing that going against Lina was akin to displeasing the Moon Goddess.

This was all due to the prophecy he had received 21 years ago, which revealed that his firstborn would be the most powerful supernatural being to walk the earth, and when Lina was born three years later, he was convinced that she would lead the werewolves to a new supreme hierarchy.

She was of pure blood, both her father and mother were Alphas, which was rare these days, just like the mate bond. The last known bond was that of Alpha James and Luna Sther, Lina's parents.

And me? Well, I was at the bottom of the pack, a wolfless who never managed to transform. Fortunately, I still had my father Lian, the current Gamma of our Alpha James – my father is the being I admire the most, always showing strength, even after my mother died in battle. Despite the grief in his eyes, he never faltered.

"May I ask what my beautiful little wolf is contemplating?"

"Daddy... I ran into his arms and snuggled in as he stroked my long black hair." How was the meeting with the Alpha?

"Daughter..."

"Yes? It seems the meeting is a matter of delicate concern; you're furrowing your brow..."

"Amara, child, from today on everyone is forbidden to wander alone at night, especially in the woods."

"And why is that, daddy?"

"Vampires have been spotted near our border, and throughout the forest."

I don't want you to risk your life. Do you understand?

"Yes, I understand."

"Good. I need to return to my duties, I'll see you at dinner."

"Okay, daddy, see you later!"

Amara, Amara – an anxious voice called me at the end of the kitchen; it was Mia, my only friend, an Omega with a big heart, always bouncing around with her long, unruly red hair, emerald eyes, freckles on her nose, and curvy body, making her quite charming.

"Mia, what's happened that you're so excited? Did you finally find your mate?"

A wide smile crossed my lips as Mia grimaced at the mention of her mate.

"Ugh, Amara, you know the mate bond isn't a thing anymore…"

I came here to spill some gossip.

"Gossip?"

"Guess what the walls told me?"

"Spill it, Mia, you know you can't be seen in the castle. If Alpha Lina sees you here, it's likely both our heads will be on a stake by tomorrow."

"May the Goddess protect me..."

Amara, I heard that the entire family of the Northern Alpha, the second most powerful pack, will be attending Miss Lina's birthday.

"The whole family? That's odd, it's always just been the Alpha and the Luna. Why would the whole family come?"

"Well, that part I've yet to uncover."

I'd better return before someone sees me.

"Okay, see you!"

"..."

Lina Hanks

"Lina, is it true that the entire family of the Northern Alpha will be attending your eighteenth birthday?"

"Vick, you're quite the inquisitor, you know? But answering your question, yes."

"But why is the whole family coming?"

"You'll know soon enough."

"Ugh, you're always so mysterious..."

I heard that Brendon Scott, the son of the Northern Alpha, is very good-looking and quite intimidating.

"He's an Alpha, it would be strange if he weren't intimidating. My father must have his own reasons for inviting the entire family to my birthday; he's probably seeking some sort of alliance."

"..."

Alpha James Hanks

I'm always extremely nervous when Alpha summons me, with sweaty palms and labored breath. Trying to calm down, I knock on the door and an authoritative voice bids me enter.

"Amara, how are you?"

"I'm well, Alpha James!"

"I hope no one has been troubling you."

"You needn't worry, no one bothers me... I lie as I watch my Alpha pull out a large gift box with a beautiful red bow on top."

"I bought this present for you, I hope you like it!"

Don't feel embarrassed, come on, take it.

"But, I shouldn't accept, what will the others think?"

"They will say that the Alpha has gifted the beloved daughter of his best friend, whom I hold in high regard."

Now open your gift.

"Okay."

My eyes nearly popped out when I saw a gorgeous strapless red dress with a side slit and a subtle back neckline. — Thank you, Alpha, it's beautiful!

"I thought you might not have anything to wear to Lina's birthday; I hope you enjoy it."

Perhaps it will help break the mate bond drought and you'll find yours?

"The dress is indeed beautiful, and I like it a lot, thank you, but I believe that a dress won't be enough for me to find my mate, I'm not even a wolf... I reply in almost a whisper."

"Don't worry, Amara, I am certain the Moon Goddess has something reserved for you."

"I hope so. I had better withdraw."

Have a great night, Alpha.

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