5. Rules for the Wolves

[Xavier]

Xavier's boot-clad footsteps resonated in the corridor which was empty except for a few guards here and there. Everyone had already gathered in the Hall and was waiting for their Alpha King.

The University of Ravenwood, an institute that initially had been the residence of the Royals, the hauntingly​ beautiful castle that was built by his ancestors a millennium ago - a thousand years ago...

The corridors were decorated with paintings of his ancestors, Kings, and Queens, of brave knights. However, Xavier's eyes always wandered to that one empty spot among the line of paintings...

He wondered whose picture was supposed to be there. He always wished to ask his father, but never really remembered when talking to him.

Xavier stopped musing as his feet halted in front of the Hall - Rosamond Hall.

"Alpha", two burly men who were standing on either side of the entrance, greeted him and bowed their heads in respect. Xavier nodded grimly before entering.

Immediately the atmosphere in the room turned sombre. Every head turned his way. Everyone's gaze pinned on him. He swept his gaze across the hall - the ladies were all prepped up, except for a few. The young men had a mask of indifference on their faces.

Some would become warriors, some Alphas, Betas, or Gammas. The most prestigious position for any wolf present in this Hall was to become a part of the Royal Pack, either through mating or being appointed as a Royal warrior.

The Alpha King's aura emanated power and demanded respect. Beta Arnold and Gamma Vladimir were already present and standing near the stage.

The Royal family, his dad, mom, aunt Jade, uncle Roland and her sister Mathilda, were sitting in the front row and he also noticed Ava, his childhood friend, sitting next to Mathilda. He rested his gaze on her. Ava's mystical blue eyes sought his midnight blue ones, and her red lips formed a heart-warming smile. He reciprocated it with a small smile of his.

He saw his father, the previous king, Alpha Samuel give him a brief nod and his mother Luna Freida's honey-brown orbs fill with pride and happiness on seeing her son. His sister Mathilda too smiled at him. He felt a rush of gratitude and love for his family. Without stalling any further, he walked up to the stage and stood in front of the podium.

"Good evening everyone", his deep voice greeted.

"As you might know that the freshman students will start arriving on this Friday and also-" he paused, "-the humans".

He heard groans and grunts of displeasure and annoyance. He let them absorb the news before his voice hushed the agitated crowd.

"Enough". Immediately, silence prevailed in the room once again. He continued, "I do not want any kind of protest or opinion from anyone. I want you to trust me and have faith in me", his tone was gentle yet commanding.

There was another round of grunts, but this time it was that of agreement. He nodded, "Thank you. Now, I want you all to follow certain rules".

He glanced at everyone's serious posture before continuing, "As you know that Humans do not know that we or any other Supernatural being exists. Therefore, no one will do any kind of thing which might threaten our exposure to the world of Humans. If your wolf needs a run, then take permission from your mentor before doing so. If I see your wolf anywhere near the vicinity of this Castle, then you will be expelled. Next, I will not allow any of you to treat any Human unacceptably. If I hear any complaint against any of you from a Human student, trust me you'd wish that you didn't exist. I won't spare anyone Alpha or Beta or Gamma or any warrior or any staff for that matter, anyone who breaks the rule will be facing the same kind of grave punishment. This rule is set because I do not want our Kind to be tainted by any kind of disgraceful act. Am I understood?" He bellowed. His voice ricocheting in the room. 

"Yes, King", the students and the staff chorused.

"Now, Queen Jade has cast a manipulative spell on the places where we can freely go but will be forbidden to the Humans. However, if any of you befriend any of them, then be careful not to divulge this secret at any cost. Moreover, a Human can go to these places if one of us is present with them so make sure that when you go to these places like the woods for a run or the place for sparring and practising, make sure they aren't with you." He could feel their displeasure and disappointment for these restrictions, but they were very necessary.

"Alphas will be trained deep into the forest. The mentors will be given the direction and the trainees can only go when their mentors are with them,", Xavier heard them groan again.

"That's all," he concluded, "I will see you all again on next Monday".

Every student and staff except the Royals bowed as Xavier walked out of the Hall.