Chapter 3

_--------Xander

I opened my eyes, and shocked that she is not here. I quickly get up from my bed.

"I knew it! I knew she will leave me again!"

My wolf is being mad at me, probably he also mad that I lost another chance of taking a good care of my mate. God, how stupid can I be?

Then, I heard noises down at the kitchen. I quickly go to the kitchen and see her cooking some pancakes.

"Good morning, you already awake? I cooked some pancake, I don't know if you like it,"

I come to her and pulled her waist closer to me. I kiss her forehead.

"What is wrong?"

She asked me.

"I was afraid that you will leave,"

She looks at me and kissed my chin.

"7 years I left you, I was alone. I don't want to suffer in being alone again,"

She looks at me and smiled. If this is a dream, I don't want to wake up anymore.

"Next time, you can't leave the bed. Not until I wake up."

She looks at me. She wants to say that she doesn't agree, but I kiss her lips.

"You won't disobey your mate, won't you, babe?"

She nods her head, I know she doesn't like it but I do. Hehehheh.

"So...pancakes?"

I ask in my 'not interested' voice. She nods. She looks so happy.

"What flavour?"

"Blueberries,"

Great. I didn't like sweets that much. I prefer lamb chopped with black pepper sauce.

"By the way...you like milks?"

She asked. I nod, and she laughed. I am irritated by her response.

"Why would you laugh?"

She keeps laughing. She is beautiful. She is perfect.

"Gosh, Xander, you are so innocent and cute,"

She sits down and start to eat pancakes that she made. Sometimes she laughed and smirked.

"But you know...I think you will be more innocent and cute than me when you are on bed,"

She choked herself and quickly drinks a glass of water. She blushed and acted like I never said anything. Goooooshhhh, I wanna cuddle her.

"You are not eating? It is not good to skip breakfast,"

I want to say no, but my wolf won't let me.

[Eat what our mate cooked.]

[Nope.]

[You know, females are sensitive. I have heard females leave their mates because they don't want to eat what their mate cooked,]

I widened my eyes.

"Xander? Will you eat or not?"

I sit down in front of her and start to eat. It is sweet.

Yikes.

.......

After that, I wash up myself. Then, I look at my mate which is on bed and still sleeping. Her full body is already covered in blanket. Seriously?

"Wake up, Belle,"

She doesn't move at all. I am worried and quickly pulled the blanket. She is sleeping soundly that I don't want to disturb.

I wear my clothes and get out of the house.

"Awoooo.....awoooooo"

I howl two times, asking for my pack to gather around in front of my house. After a few minutes, all of them is here, including Felix, dad and mom. Where did they go yesterday?

"I am here to tell that I have found my mate. I hope everyone treats her nicely not because of her status, but because of her being herself. She is not allowed to pass the walls, not without my permisson. Any questions?"

"Who is the future Alpha?"

I look at my father. He seems lack of confidence to choose who, either me or Felix.

"We will choose who will be the Alpha in the next two weeks. During those days, Felix and Xander will be test based on their potentional,"

Alpha Dunst said. My dad is a great Alpha. He always is. I nodded my head, which mean I agree.

Felix nods his head too.

Creakkkkk!!!!

I heard someone opens the door behind me. I already know who. I turn my back and see Arbelle smiling to me and her smile faded when she sees everyone is looking at her.

I heard she mumbles,

"Crap,"

She said in a slow voice, but not slow enough that everyone heard. Wolves ears are sensitive. Most of the wolves laughed, and some of them is holding their laugh.

"Did I ruined the meeting?"

She looks at me and making a big cute eyes, like a pup who knows its fault and begging her owner to forgive her.

"No, you didn't, sweetie. Go inside,"

I said in my polite voice. She nods and get back inside.

THROUGH MIND LINK.   ))))))

'DAMN, SHE IS SO SWEET AND CUTE!'

'THAT XANDER IS TALKING IN A SOFT MANNER?! IS THIS SOME KIND OF ROMANCE NOVELS IN *******?'

'GOSH, SHE SMELLS LIKE FLOWERS'

'I LIKE HER! JUST BE THE LUNA ALREADY!'

'IS THIS A DREAM?'

'OMG, SHE WAKES UP AT THIS LATE?! WHAT DID THEY DO LAST NIGHT?'

'THIS IS AMAZING!'

'GREAT NEWS!'

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"Uhurm. Just so you know, I can hear what you said through mind links,"

I said. All of them left mind link, probably didn't expect that I was hearing the whole thing.

"Meeting is over. Group A go to the river. Practice to swim. Group B go to hunt. Kill rabbits, deers. Animals with fangs will not be eaten. Start making effort and stop catching worms. Group C go to the West, check the surroundings. Is there any wolf that got sick yesterday?"

Everything is command by my father. None of them replied. Father nods his head and tell them to start moving.

"Son...we need to have a family talk,"

He looks at me. I nod my head, agreeing.

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--------Arabelle----

"Belle, let's go. My family wants to talk with you,"

I feel shiver down my spine. I look at him and use the same technique, big cute puppy eyes.

"Can I not go?"

He shakes his head.

"Choose. You want to go with me or you want to take your time first and be there after I go?"

Of course I won't go there alone.

"Okay, okay, I will go with you,"

He smiles. Is it too late to say that his smile is so attractive that can make me melt everytime?

He pulls my hand slowly. I am nervous.

"You will be fine, Belle,"

There he go again. In front of his pack earlier, he calls me 'sweetie'. Why he calls me by my name this time?

.

I look at Alpha Dunst and Luna Risey' eyes. Scarier than Xander. I look at Felix, he is smiling. Ouh, I love Felix.

"So, Arbelle. Mind telling us why you stayed? I thought you said you wanted to leave yesterday?"

Goosebumps. Shit. Damnit. Crap. Is there anything I haven't said yet? Suggest to me then.

"Why? Do you want me to leave, Luna Risey?"

I look at her in the eyes. She was the one who setted me up yesterday. She makes me wash myself in Xander's room. Does this kind of story which their love isn't approved by their family? No way. I feel safe with Xander. He respects me. Which is what I want the most from my mate.

"I think you know that you don't belong here,"

I am shocked with what Luna Risey said. So do Xander, Alpha Dunst and Felix.

"Wait, mom-"

Xander wants to say something, but I quickly say,

"Living here is not what I wanted. I want my mate. Even if he lives in a Rogue pack instead of this pack, I would have stayed. 7 years, I leave him alone, which makes both of us have our own scar.

But whose fault is it? Mine. I was afraid if my mate will not accept me. I was afraid to face the truth that I am not suitable for him. I was afraid that when he comes back, he will get rid of the earing, which I have been cherished the most for 7 years without him knowing.

And I was wrong. He cares for me, he has been looking for me, and he wants me for who I am. If you want me to leave him, then I want Xander, get rid of this earing by himself. It is not like I have nowhere to go,"

I said clearly. Without hesitation, I said everything that has been haunting me all the time. I feel glad. I feel like my body is getting lighter.

Then, Luna Risey laughs. Huh???

"Ouh, babe. Look at her, she is suitable to be the next Luna. I love her!"

Wait, what? Suddenly, my body feels heavy again.

"Thanks Belle,"

He kisses me on the forehead, and I kiss his chin back. Nothing to be ashamed.

"I love you,"

I hear him whispers to me. I smile to him.

"I love you too,"

My mate. He is my mate.

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"As you can see, we have 500 houses in our territory. And we have about 568 wolves living here. There are still 154 houses that isn't occupied. Males and females that don't have a mate will be gathered in two house. Those house need to be far from each other. It is to avoid the males to be dogs and attack them during heat season. They will find their mate in Sphera Ciulation. Two males and two females from each pack will be in the Sphera Ciulation to fight over females,"

I nod my head. Felix showing me around isn't that bad.

"As I rememer, Sphera Ciulation will be held for the next two months, right?"

He nods his head.

"In an exact fact, the Sphera Ciulation will be held during heat season. That is what making the males more aggresive to find females. The females scent will also be stronger, which will still allowing males smell them  even in the rain,"

I see...fighting over females? That means females are no less stronger than males.

"Where is the children house? Is there any orphan here?"

Felix nods. While we were talking, everyone has their eyes on me. I look at them. They seem afraid of me.

"Felix...why do I think that they are scared of me?"

I point my finger to a group of pups. They quickly act like they didn't stare at me.

"What? They stared at you? They are disobeying the rules,"

Wait, what?

"Wait. Puppies staring at me is disobeying the rules?"

He nods. That makes me shocked.

"I don't agree...what makes me so special that they can't even stare?"

"Because you are the future Luna."

"Yeah, right, when Xander is not the Alpha,"

Felix laughs.

"An Alpha must have a mate. I don't have one. Besides, I don't want to be an Alpha,"

"Is it because you want to be yourself?"

He looks at me. Shocked. He nods and smiles.

"You are the only one who understands me more than my family. Nah, what am I saying? You are my family,"

He hugs me. What a warm feeling. A warm feeling that I have never had before.  I pat his head. He is my brother.

"Don't worry. Let's enjoy your time with me,"

He looks at me. His face is showing that he is excited.

"Where?"

He asked.

"Out of the walls, of course,"

I replied happily. He looks at me with an evil look. I smiled back with a more evil look.

"Nah, brother won't let you. He told everyone that you can't go pass the gates,"

What?! I am his mate, not his pet! What does he think of me, a kid? Huh?!

"I am not listening to him. Let's sneak out, you must have a secret way out,"

He widened his eyes. I guess I am correct?

"How do you know?"

I pat his shoulder, acting like I am a tough guy.

"Well..how do I know the reason you don't want to be an Alpha? How do I know you have a secret hideout? Cause I was like you. Enjoy everything that I wanted while I still can. And I see it in you, Felix,"

He kissed my cheek, and I laughed. I know his mate will be lucky to have him.

"Sister, let's sneak out!"

"Well, shall we? We shall!"

We both laughed. I like this place. I like everything.

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I chase Felix. Damn, it is my turn to be the wolf while Felix is the girl in red hood. I hate running, but I am good in it.

"Sister, you are old!"

He said while running. Damn, he is a pain in the ***.

"Okay, okay, stop, I can't run anymore,"

I am trying to make my lungs exchanging carbon dioxide and oxygen. It is a process where we call it respiration, or whatever it is. There is two types of respiration, which is respiration inside and out. Why am  I suddenly talk about Science?!

"Sister, you are really old,"

I look to him and show him my fists, being a cruel sister in law for a few seconds.

"Felix, carry me in bridal style,"

I reach out my hands, asking him to carry me.

"Whoa, what the hell sis?"

"I am an old woman, remember?"

"Yeah, but in piggyback ride, not bridal style,"

I look at him and whinned.

"I always hate piggyback ride. It is not like I am a pig,"

"And it is not like you are a bride either,"

I look at him. Damn, my brother in law just like messing around with his small brain.

"Fine"

Let me sulk for a few days. How dare he said that? I mean, I know I am not a bride. It is just....I have always stand on my feet since I was young. My parents didn't teach me how to walk, shift and talk. I learn it all by myself. I learn how to fight at granny's house, with Jake helping me. Jake is the only one who avoid me from falling for the 100th time.

"Sister, don't be sad,"

I shake my head, saying it is fine.

"Let's go home,"

He doesn't say anything, probably he feels guilty. I am not mad, but I guess I will just let him feel in that way. We walk in silence.

When we arrive at our house, I open the door and my hands were being pulled before I was pushed to the wall.

"Xander?"

He pecks my lip with his.

"I was worried. Where have you been?"

His eyes is full with worry and fear. Before I answer, he kissed me again. Yup. And this time, the kiss is longer.

"Gross,"

Xander stop kiss me and look at Felix. Felix makes a disgusted face. I only laughed, and I pulled Xander's hand and not letting it go.

"I am hungry,"

I kiss his chin. I don't know why, I just love to kiss his chin since I am lazy to reach his lips. I hate being short.

"I will cook some food. What do you want to eat?"

He asked me. I start to think. Hurmmm...

"How about fried chicken?"

"Won't that makes you fat?"

Ouch. Calling a woman fat is a death step.

"Then I won't eat."

"Won't that makes you hungry?"

God, how innocent and annoying can he be?!

"Xander, I want fried chicken...."

I hug him tight. Not minding that Felix is here.

"Okay. Go and wash yourself,"

I nod my head. I let go of my hug. I look at Felix. Still feeling guilty? Both brothers are cute!

"What do you think of fried chicken, Felix? Want another menu? Don't worry, Xander has a lot of time to cook,"

Felix looks at me and smile. Probably relieved that I already forgive him.

"No, that sounds fine sis,"

I nod.

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Xander looks at me. I look at Xander. I feel nervous, I know he is too.

"Rock, paper, scissors, SHOOT!"

I take the rock card and he choose scissors.

"YES! I WIN!!"

I danced in chicken moves and he sighs.

"Now, now...shall we? My first question. Have you loved a girl before you met me?"

He shakes his head. I nodded. Good. My wolf is jumping since earlier.

"Rock, paper, scissors, SHOOT!"

I lose. I smile and ask him what kind of question he wants to ask.

"Have you touched a guy beside me?"

"Of course! Duh. First, my father. Second, Jake. Third, you. Fourth, Felix,"

"Wait, who is Jake?"

His face is red. Is he mad?

"He is my adopted brother. Grandma raised him before me. Don't worry, I love you more than anything,"

I kiss his chin. He kisses my forehead.

"Rock, paper, scissors, SHOOT!"

And...he win again.

"During heat season...what did you do for 7 years I was not there?"

I look at him in the eyes. I wasn't expected that from him.

"I just endure it. It will end after a few weeks,"

He looks at me, shocked.

"I am sorry. It must have been hurt,"

I nod and smile awkwardly. He kisses me on my forehead.

"Don't worry, heat season will come for the next two months. I will cure you,"

I think I just choked my own saliva.

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