Chapter 3
Axel's POV
I was in my office going through some paperwork regarding a fight that happened between two teenage boys. They were arguing about who is stronger and both of them wanted to prove themselves by fighting. Needless to say neither of them won, because two older pack members broke up the fight and reported it to me. I hate to deal with such small matters, because I have more pressing matters on my hands. Don’t get me wrong, I care about all 758 pack members and want them to be safe and hear out every single one of them, but sometimes it’s simply impossible to do so. I’m the Alpha of the strongest pack in the United States, and it's called the Luna Regina pack. The name means Moon Queen to honor the Moon Goddess who created werewolves. This was the first pack that was founded a few months after our race appeared.
There was a knock on my door, and my Beta and best friend, Jason Miller stepped in without waiting for my answer.
“Axel, there’s a new family in town. I just got the news that they’re humans.”
“I knew that the principal hired a new teacher, because they were short staffed, but I didn’t think she would be human. We have to talk to them soon, I just hope that they won’t freak out too much and disappear or worse, tell outsiders about our secret.”
“I don’t think so. They know that the town is called Wolfcreek, that’s an indicator. Anyway, in the afternoon I’m going out to buy a present for my mom’s birthday. Wanna come with me?”
“I’ll see about that. Two boys started a fight, so I have to deal with them and talk with their parents.”
After Jason left I went back to finish paperwork. I mindlinked both families and ten minutes later both of them were here. The boys apologized to each other and everything was solved. I was walking down the hall from my office, when suddenly loud music was heard from Amy’s and Lucy’s room. They are my twin sisters and 10 years younger than me. At 14 years old they have a new obsession of blasting music anytime, everyday. Right now 10:35 by Tiësto was on. I reached their door and knocked.
“Amy, Lucy, please turn it down, others live here too.”
“We don’t care, you’re the Alpha so they can’t do anything about it.” - they replied simultaneously. After 14 years it’s still creepy when they do this, which is basically all the time.
“Don’t make me get mom up here, you know well what’s gonna happen then.”
They immediately turned the volume down while glaring at me. I just laughed and left their room. I saw Jason grabbing his car keys, so I told him to wait for me. Few minutes later he parked the car at the mall and we went inside while looking for birthday gifts. He wanted to buy a pair of golden earrings, but there weren’t any that he liked. I remembered that there’s a small shop outside, so we headed there. As we were walking I smelled an intoxicating scent. It was jasmine combined with orange. My wolf, Damon, became very excited. I knew what this meant. I finally found my mate. I’ve been dreaming of this moment since I knew about mates. When I turned 17 I was devastated, because I hadn't found her. Now, after seven years of waiting she’s finally here.
Looking at Jason I saw the same expression on his face, meaning he also found his mate. We started to follow the scent and soon two girls came into view. When I laid my eyes on her the world stopped. She was beautiful with her long blond hair, wearing a summer dress with sunflowers on it. She was tiny compared to my 6’3” frame. At that moment I knew that she needed to be protected, not just because of her height, but the fact that she’s human. I know all my pack members and she wasn’t one of them. I immediately connected the dots, she must be the new teacher’s daughter.
We were about to go closer and greet them when suddenly they turned around and started to leave. When I finally broke out of the trance I noticed that they got in their car and left. Damon became mad and started yelling at me.
“How could you let my mate leave? I’ve been waiting for seven years and you wasted the opportunity.”
“Calm down, won’t you? And she’s my mate too, not only yours. I’ve also been waiting for seven years.”
After this I blocked him out and turned to Jason.
“Well, man, our mates are finally here. I can’t believe this.”
“I know, I can’t believe this either, I’m so happy.”
James found a gift he liked and we headed home. When we entered that pack house the table was already set for dinner. My mom saw my expression and immediately knew something good must have happened, but didn’t ask me about it. When dinner ended and everybody left, the questioning started.
“What happened, Axel?”
“I found my mate.” - There was a moment of silence then a loud squeal.
“Really? Who is she? Is she pretty? What’s her name? Is she from the pack? How old is she? Did she accept you? Silly me of course she did.”
“Yes; she’s the daughter of the new teacher the elementary school hired; yes, she is; I don’t know; no, she’s not; I don’t know; not yet.” - I answered her question in order.
“What do you mean you don’t know?” What were you doing, standing there like a fool?”
“Well… I kinda did.” - I answered sheepishly.
“That’s not how I raised you, young man. I can’t believe you.”
This was the moment my father, the former Alpha, entered the room.
“Why are you so loud, Macy dear?”
“Guess what, our son found her mate. And what did he do? Absolutely nothing, just standing in one place like a fool and letting her leave.”
“Congrats son.” - my dad replied while laughing and gasping for air.
After this embarrassing conversation I headed upstairs to my room. After washing up I went to bed and couldn’t help, but think about my beautiful mate. I couldn’t wait to hold her in my arms while we slept. But I know this would take a while, and I just hoped she wouldn't be too stubborn and would accept me for who and what I am. This was the first time in years that I slept with a smile on my face. I decided to visit the family tomorrow and tell her parents about our secret while making them promise not to tell a soul and the two girls about us.