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"Eric!!"
"No brother. I'm not going" the boy turn around and walked through the hallway.
"Eric!! wait!!"
Daniel had enough of his brother's attitude. But what could he do. After all, the trueblood was so damn stubborn to handle.
Finally,Daniel caught up with his brother.
He stood in front of the trueblood stopping him in the hallway.
A black haired boy with dark brown eyes stood in front of Daniel. He was not taller than him but seemed more bolder than him.
Comparing to Eric, Daniel seemed more charming, fair and bright.
But no one could beat the trueblood for his looks and figure.
If Daniel was charmingly 'handsome' then Eric would be charmingly 'hot'.
After all, both the sons of Alpha Kaiden and Luna Fiona were the pride of the pack. The two pearls of the Solar Pack.
Daniel, the elder one is an Alpha wolf , getting ready to be the next pack leader.
Whereas the younger one, Eric is a trueblood Alpha.
"Eric, you can't stay behind. Even mother is going for the 'Welcome Ceremony' and father has already told me that we both have to go. This is important. And Alpha Charles is expecting all the four of us.Our pack have always been in good terms with the Silver Pack. We can't let them down".
Eric turned his head away blankly staring at the picture frame on the wall and remained silent, tucking his hands inside the pockets.
Daniel shook his head at his younger brother's behavior.
"I know you hate crowds and all the 'formal' things , but this is important Eric...and you can't let father down".
"Come on..it's just for a day"
"...."
"Please??"
"...."
"That's it! . You 'are' coming!!"
Daniel stood stern and folded his arms against his chest , looking at his brother.
"...."
"Fine" rolling his eyes Eric turned around.
"And get ready soon....we are leaving a bit earlier!!". With a bright smile Daniel called out.
Eric can avoid anyone except his brother.
He was the only one that always stayed beside him when he was left alone scared and helpless.
His only comfort.
Nothing and no one else mattered.
Amongst all the burden of his 'to-be-the-next-pack leader' duties, Daniel always made time for his little brother.
Even though Daniel is just as broken as Eric, he always manages his bright smile hiding everything behind it.
Eric knows it too.
After all, a mate-rejection was said to be painfully heartbreaking.
But Eric believe his older brother can handle all the pain just like him.
Eric went to his room changed into a formal attire not one bit interested in going to the silver pack for the welcome ceremony.
But he has to. No matter what, he can't say no to his duties as the younger trueblood and also as the second son of the pack leader of the Solar Pack.
All formal ceremonies, functions and the 'crowd' itself was least of his interest. Not that he doesn't like his people, of course he does. But being a rare wolf always had it's own disadvantages and discomfort.
After all, he is not some experiment for people to watch him with all those keen eyes.
Some are judgemental.
Some are accusing.
Some are interesting.
And some are just staring blankly.
And some can't take their eyes off the handsome trueblood.
Although he is used to all those stares, it is still uncomfortable . It makes him feel suffocated.But who can stop them.
The trueblood dressed up and didn't even spare a glance at the mirror. He doesn't really have to. He sure has confidence in his appearance thought it's always the same.
Side parted black hair, the flawless skin, the sharp cheekbones and perfectly fit body made him look no less than a model.
But when he looks at the mirror, Eric could only see an emotionless face and the cold empty dark brown eyes.
\'Eric we are already out of the house !! Where are you?!'\
He heard Daniel asking through the *mind link.
Taking a deep breath Eric made his way out of his room, towards the stairs.
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[At the Silver Pack]
"Alpha Kaiden !! Luna Fiona!! welcome!! "
Pack leader Charles hurriedly welcomed his guests with a warm smile. Behind him came Helena, luna of the pack, smiling from ear to ear.
The Solar Pack and the Silver Pack always had a friendly bond. Both the pack leaders being childhood friends and classmates had made the bond strong.
"It's been a long time Charles"
Kaiden said extending his hand.
"Very long time" with a huge smile Charles hold out his hands.
It was very clear that the two friends were so happy to finally meet each other after a long time.
Both the Lunas seemed they were already in a deep conversation.
"Well... see who else are here!!"
Charles watched both the young masters approaching.
"Alpha Charles, Luna Helena"
Both of them bowed in respect.
"Oh!! It's been a long time indeed. Look, they have grown up to be so handsome" Luna Helena couldn't hide her amusement.
"You look so beautiful as always Luna" Daniel smiled so charmingly.
The Pack house was filled with so many important guests and pack people. Everyone busy conversing. The whole pack was decorated beautifully. Melodious music of the troop was in the air.
The feast was impatiently waiting for 'The Welcome Ceremony' to begin.
Every year young wolves of age between 15 to 18 from one pack are send to the headquarters for a year, to get trained as warriors and also to be taught about the werewolf community including the past, myths and believes in details.
Thought it was not compulsory, most of the young wolves would leave for the headquarters to join the training.
Last year, it was the Silver Pack's turn to send the wolves for training. And today, after a year they are finally returning.
What's even more agonising is that,
the whole pack is waiting to welcome their beloved young maiden, daughter of the pack leader.
Addition to that, 'Ryujin' has turned 18 while she was away.
The 18th birthday of every wolf is special, not only because they turned adult but also because, they come of age to find their mate.
So one could say that the pack had indeed missed their naughty but sweet young alpha. But also very curious and eager to know about something more.
'The Welcome Ceremony' was said to begin around evening but it's already late as the sky has started to turn dark.
However that didn't stop the people from having a perfect feast. Loud noise enveloped the atmosphere. Neither the old nor the young missed the fun.
After all, today is the day of celebrations.
In the midst of all these..
inside the crowded pack house,
at the corner table, sat the young trueblood who seemed very much bored. He was not interested in anything and nothing at all.
Sitting silently, specifically observing nothing, staring blankly, one could even mistake him as a statue.But then he would be a -perfectly moulded piece of beautiful artwork.
Nevertheless, he seemed very calm and occupied.
After a while, Daniel pulled the chair out and sat near him.
"And finally you decided to give up brother?! " Eric asked in a teasing tune.
"It's not like I have a choice. I have to. There is nothing I can do about it".
"Oh that means you are taking a break. Good".
"Do you wanna give a try Eric? "
"Ho please~" Eric shook his head with a lazy smirk.
After reaching the pack,
Daniel have been busy talking to elders and other guests. As he is about to take his official duties, all the talk was about him.
Some gave advices.
Some seemed to be very much impressed about him.
Some were just praising him.
Some were all about sweet nothings.
Some others talked about the future plans and discussed common pack matters. Overall he was quite busy and say he was trapped.
But he didn't complain. As always he kept a charming smile and a keen listening face, all polite and humble. And he was loved by all.
On the other hand the trueblood seemed more intimidating and hard to approach.His aura was too much to handle. One could not even look straight at his eyes. They could only watch him afar.
"Alpha!! They have returned!! "
Somebody from the entrance announced.
Hearing this, the voice around the pack aroused in excitement and anticipation.
"Here they comes!!"
Some made their way to the entrance to watch the wolves getting down from the carriages and making their way through the entrance towards the pack house.
All their faces were lit up . They finally arrived back home to their families after a long missing.
Young wolves reunited with their families and friends. They embraced and held each other. All rejoiced together.
Finally the wait was over.
Everyone watched the scene taking place.
But the trueblood was unbothered
then-
suddenly a faint fragrance of lavender filled the atmosphere. Even though it was faint, the scent was so pleasing for him.
Eric closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
The trueblood could only sence the fresh scent of Lavender. His nostrils couldn't pick any other scents.
He couldn't think about anything else.
'Where is that scent coming from? '
He knew nothing but the scent was so calming and pleasing. He felt his stressed eyebrows relaxing and his heart beat quickened.
Eric suddenly opened his eyes and stood from the chair as if he just got a electric shock. He couldn't sense his surrounding. It was only lavender filled inside his head.
He felt weightless.
NO!!NO it can't be..
"Mom!! Dad!!", came a loud cheerful voice of a girl from the hall.
Everyone made the way for her. She was so beautiful, her face was shining bright. It was as if the stars and moons were shining for her.
The untied hair and her flawless face made everyone look at her in daze. People watched the young beauty rush into the hall.
With no care in the world, she ran through the crowd and made her way towards the main table.
"I am finally back!! "
with that, she ran into the open arms of Alpha Daniel and Luna Helena embracing them in a tight hug.
"Ho my moongoddess!! I missed you both so so much"
"We missed you too sweetheart" Luna Helena kissed her cheek.
"Welcome back pup" Alpha Charles pecked her forehead.
"I am not going to go anywhere again. Never!! I can't stay away from here. Not anymore." Ryujin wailed, stepping away.
"And we are not going to send you anywhere again, either" Alpha Charles laughed looking at his daughter making puppy eyes.
"Ya.. so Dad, you are coming with me to the Sorein mountains next week".
"What?! Sorein mountains? Next week?! Why?!" Alpha Charles looked confused and a bit shocked.
"Oh my goodness!! you forgot it didn't you?! Dad, you promised me, that we will go to the Mountains after I return from the training. Don't go back on your words now!! "
"But--"
"No buts .WE-ARE-GOING", Ryujin exclaimed folding her hands suddenly looking so serious.
"You two can quarrel tomorrow. Ryujin, meet Alpha Kaiden and Luna Fiona", Helena interrupted, instructing her daughter to face the approaching pack leader and Luna.
"Oh!! Alpha Kaiden, Luna Fiona",
Ryujin bowed in a formal manner.
"Oh my!! You look so beautiful than before !!" Luna Fiona exclaimed.
"Beautiful indeed" Alpha Kaiden smiled at the young lady.
"It's been a long time Alpha Kaiden. And you look beautiful as always Luna Fiona" Ryujin smiled brightly.
From the corner of her eyes, Ryujin saw two young men approaching.
"I believe you haven't forgotten them yet, meet my sons, Daniel and Eric" Alpha Kaiden introduced his approaching sons.
"Hello my lady. It's a great pleasure to see you after a long time" Daniel smile warmly at Ryujin.
"It's a pleasure to see you too master Daniel" Ryujin bowed a little.
"And please call me Ryujin"
"Ok Ryujin" He smiled
"So..meet my brother, Eric" Daniel turned to face Eric.
"Do you remember him?"
"Oh, I think I have met him before but, I don't remember..." Ryujin looked at Eric.
"Anyways, It's great to meet you, young master Eric" Ryujin bowed a little and smiled at him .
For Eric, he knew that Alpha Charles and Luna Helena had a daughter and also heard that the Alpha female was a 'gifted' one. But neither could he recall meeting her before.
But what mattered the most at the movement was something else. Something that he never expected to happen.
All he could think about was the lavender scent that coated his head.
Is it what he think it is??
No way... No.... she seem unaffected
So probably not..
She can't....
be my....
MATE
Eric watched, Daniel conversing with Ryujin about her training and both the Lunas and Alphas chatting.
Although he was not interested in chit-chats, something seemed to be odd. And that's what kept him from going back to the chair.
The scent was becoming more and more stronger.
But is it only him or.....
Shortly, few young wolves approached them. They came to Alpha Charles and Luna Helena and bowed politely.
They, two girls and three boys, seemed like they were of same age as Ryujin.
By their scents, Eric understood that, one among the girls and two among the boys were betas. One boy, an alpha and the last girl, an omega -by their ranks.
They were few among the wolves that went for training with Ryujin.
"How have you been, boys and girls" Alpha Charles asked them with a huge smile.
"We are doing good Alpha" All of the wolves answered hurriedly.
"Welcome back children" Luna Helena also smiled warmly.
"Was the training good? Did you all enjoy it" She asked
All nodded .
"And did she behave being there with you?"she pointed at Ryujin.
"Mom!!" Ryujin wailed making the young wolves laugh.
"What?! I know you too well so I told them to watch over you"
"They are my friends mom!! Not some spys or bodyguards" Ryujin exclaimed.
"Luna, the training was fun thanks to her. If it was without her, we surly be dead bored" One among the beta said.
"Yes Luna, otherwise I would have ran back to home ages ago!! " the omega girl also joined him.
The other wolves also seemed to agree that.
"See, I am so much of an important person here.. And you are trying to make me look bad. You don't know my value " Ryujin mocked.
"Hello there, important person" a new voice approached them.
"Ron!!"Ryujin launched over the beta with a huge smile.
"Welcome back little one" the said beta wrapped his arms around Ryujin .
"I missed you so much big one" Ryujin smirked stepping back.
"I missed you too princess"
"Ya!! Stop calling me that!!"
"Ho.. why should I? Aren't you a cute little princess"
"I am not cute!!!" Ryujin wailed.
"Write it in your forehead" Ron mocked her.
Ryujin folded her hands and murmured something, then walked towards her friends at the table, ignoring her cousin.
Ron smiled then turned around.
"Alpha Kaiden, Luna Fiona" He bowed politely.
They both smiled at him.
"It's been a long time Ron" Daniel stepped towards Ron extending his hands.
Ron was not only Ryujin's cousin but also the pack's head beta.
And young master Daniel's good old friend.
"Heard you were quite busy " Ron hold his hands.
After conversing a little with both the young masters, Ron turned to Alpha Charles,
"Alpha, everything is ready. Can we start the feast?"
"Not yet. Tell Ryujin to get ready first" Helena hurriedly said.
"Yes Luna" With that he bowed again and left.
All this time , Eric was watching just one person.
It was so unlike him, but he was curious.
Eric never had waited nor felt the want for a mate in his life. He even had thought about rejecting his mate on the spot he finds her but he never had imagined a scenario like this....
Like...only he could feel the bond and she doesn't.
Or is it some hallucination...or maybe he was mistaken?
No..
He was not prepared for this. And the same made him curious.
But one thing for sure, nothing is going to change his mind about the 'so called mateship'.
He fucking hate it.
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*mind link- wolves can mind link each other (it's just like talking in mind)
Only those two can hear what they speak and no one else.
One has to allow mind linking in order to hear the other.
If one blocks out the mind linking, no one can connect them.