Chapter 1

"Another three wolves were found dead in the woods. With not even a single drop of blood left on their bodies and they are struck in the process of shifting. Upon further investigation, it was found that those wolves are part of the south pack which was also confirmed by their Alpha that one of the victims was their Beta." My beta flashed their pictures on the screen. All of them turned pale and has a two bite mark on their neck which plays a more important role in this case investigation.

I held my silence as i listened carefully sitting at the host of the table. The council's eyes all buried unto mine as my beta proceed to present the case. This is the third time that this happened and the fact that the culprit even kill a beta now appears that we cannot set this issue aside. We need to take this more cautiously and seriously because whomever is behind this, surely is a dangerous being.

"Because of the two bite marks found on the dead bodies, we suspected vampires to be responsible on these gruesome act. Since this is also the third time for this month, we already contacted the vampire clan and sent them a message to confirm this or deny. If they are found guilty, they will undergo our investigation and our punishment. If they didn't cooperate, the peace agreement will no longer be valid." Gabriel finishes off as he finally took his chair and glance over me.

"A war?" One of the council spoke with bold disagreement on his tone. "A war? Is that what you can suggest, huh Alpha?" he then added in a mocking tone. "So this is what kind of solution we can get from a young alpha- so immature!" he spat slamming himself back on his chair.

"We can't get into war! We can't risk the life of our women and cubs! This is the result of not having a Luna on your side. You're acting on impulse!" Another agreed with a much higher tone.

Which gradually gained murmurs and whispers of agreement. Gabriel, as my beta shot up on his seat apparently, cannot take their mocking tones so I shot him a quick smile and gesture him to calm down. I completely understand the council's predicament as to why they are being like this and all of their worries, in addition to that the fact that they are being lead by a thirty-three years old alpha is not something they would easily accept. I'm still young moreover the fact that I still don't have a mate on my side adds up to their fuss.

All eyes shifted on me as i straighten my body reciprocating their heated stares with more dominating and fiercer intensity. All of them submit and looked down. Though they are giving me a hard time I know none of them would dare to challenge me because even though I am young and immature to their eyes, I am still their Alpha.

"B-but alpha-"

"We can't get into war, I know that!" I muttered in a manner that could let them perceive that I am well aware of the intensity of consequences behind my decisions.

"But we also cannot just seat around in here and let them take us down one by one. We thoroughly consider this, we weight the cons and pros, I understand you and all your concerns but also consider the families at loss, we cannot let them not have the justice they deserve and live a life feeling unsecure. I am the alpha and I can't also let my pack left unprotected, I can't let the risk of growing a cub without a parent nor a wife without a husband on their side just because we cannot risk to fight for our pack" I muttered in my usually deep toned voice. "I know, you've been there in the time when they created the peace agreement but look at what's happening" I slapped my fist on the table. Jaw tightened in anger. "If found out and proved that they are the culprits behind this then it can't be helped. They are the first to break it anyway."

The council meeting adjourned and none of them spoke much after that. Most of them was bold in showing that aren't coinciding with me, i understand. But the other Alphas under my supervision understand my decision, we are all in to terms that we can't let those suckers kill our pack members picking up their choice like a a toy in an arcade game, not knowing who would be next. We must defend ourselves.

"Conrad" my beta tapped my shoulder eyeing me with so much concern. "I think you should take a rest, let me drive and just summon someone to pick up my car later." he suggested but apparently, i had other plans.

"I'm fine Gabriel aside from that, i have other errands to attend. So for now, all i need you to do is send some of our skilled men to go to other packs and alert them especially on south side since they'd lost their beta and tomorrow we will personally go there to console the victims because that's the least we could do." I instructed which though he's uncertain, he nod in agreement anyway.

I can't wait for the king of vampire clan to reply on our message. I need the answer now. This might be a very immature move to make by an Alpha like me yet at times like this, I can't help it but to act on impulse. I'm not up for sitting around and waiting that's not my forte.

All eyes was set on me as i walk down the halls filled with the smell of blood. It is indeed unusual for a wolf to enter a vampire lair but to my surprise, they did accepted me and even lead the way through the labyrinth in the foyer located in the middle of the castle when I asked to meet their king.

"Surprise visit eh?" The man in the middle spoke. To be honest, this is the first time that i would be meeting their king cause despite of the agreement, there's still a natural urge for each wolves to show our hostility towards vampires and same as them to us- it might be that it indeed runs in the blood that's why we tried so hard to learn how to coexist together, how to ignore the existence of each species to maintain the peace in the least.

"You are responsible for all the killings that happened in the south pack, aren't you?"

I muttered as I stepped inside to join him in the middle. Adrenaline was rushing inside my body as I tried to calm myself down.

"The young alpha." He snickered as he look at me. "No wonder you were able to get inside in my abode unscathed." he smiled which made my blood boil.

I've certainly got no clue on what is this guy was scheming but being the ruler of the vampire society for almost a thousand years? He didn't look the least as I ought him to be.

His youthful appearance is misleading yet the aura he was emitting is more of, demanding for everyone's submission. Definitely a ruler.

"Honestly, I'm not very particular in wolf's hospitality but, should i give you a welcoming drink in the least?" He suggested, walking around the mini table near the fountain with a cup on his hand.

He's playing around. My fist clench and unclench. How can someone be so calm as he is when the enemy is just in front of him, alert with the aim to kill and wouldn't even think twice to pounce and rip the living hell out of him.

"I don't care about your hospitality!" I spat boiling in irritation. "Now answer me, are you and your bloodsucking clan were responsible for all the killings in the south pack and the other cases?" I beared my fangs as i stalk near him dangerously, like a predator.

His lips twitch in a mocking grin which blown all the self control I'm trying so hard to maintain and sets me off. I charged half wolf-half human, bearing my fangs dangerously and pointing my claws right on his neck but for the brief moment I've gotten near him, something happened.

The minute our eyes met his intoxicating scent wafted on my nose almost driving me on the ledge. His eyes owning the hue of royal purple, sparkling under the vivid moonlight had me struck in amusement. How could someone be so cruel held stars so beautiful like this on his eyes? And his smell, it is a mixed scent of musk on the forest floor damped in the morning dew with mint and wild flowers. He's so addicting.

"If I were you, I would never do that" he grinned at me, leaning closer so our faces are deadly close- so close I could feel his breath on my face, so warm and comforting. "I'm not the ruler of this clan for nothing, pup."

I know he was saying something but I somehow lost tract on what he was talking about when my focus was snatched away by the movement of his lips. I'm lost in that moment until I was caught off guard by the blood that drips from the scrape on his neck, it seethed the moment it hits the ground like an acid ready to burn whatever it touch.

'MINE'

My wolf growled at the back of my mind as he huffed excitedly and that acts as a wake up call for me. My eyes widened at this sudden turn of table. Heart beating wildly, I immediately held a safe distance from him. What the heck? This can't be.

With an agonizing howl. I jumped far from this vicious vampire and run away all fours- as far as i can because this isn't right. We can't be!

I returned to the pack house, uneasy. I don't know if this is a good news or not, that i'd already found my mate but not in a much desirable situation. How could this be? Is the goddess playing around? No no! Conor maybe take all of this wrong and got confused.

But Conor didn't give me a peaceful ride or even a single peace of mind. He's been very giddy, clawing inside my head and pushing himself on the surface. He's been battling the control with me- he wanted to jump the vampire and ravish him till his lips was swollen and plump. He is no way to be confused. I gritted my teeth.

I need to brush off that idea. I can't let Conor and that vampire drives off my sanity. I need to keep my mind at its rational and sane state.

Three knocks had break off my thoughts. I attended to the door and my mom entered my office wearing her warm smile with sadness in it.

"Mom, what are you doing here?" I asked assisting her to the couch. "Is there any problems?" i wondered.

"I know what happened" she started reaching for my face as she caress me with gentle care. "I know what the council have told you but Conrad, I wanted to tell you that even you don't have your mate on your side you've been doing great. Trust me son, we will not wish for another Alpha but you."

My wolf scoffed at my mind as i saw his grumpy face trying to mimicked a sheepish grin. He's so persistent he really wanted the vampire so much. I didn't say anything but stare at my mother nonetheless.

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