New Alpha

Sitting up startled I looked around and realized I was in my room.

“What was that?” I ask to no one.

The dream had already faded, not being able to remember what had startled me I shake my head and roll out of bed.  Shuffling towards the bathroom, after showering I put on my fighting clothes and head downstairs and out of the house. Walking towards the training grounds I see Kyle and Chris. I hurry to catch up but stopped myself from interrupting as I heard what they are talking about.

“No Kyle I’m serious. The prince wrote a person invitation for her.” Chris whispered. Hanging back far enough to hear I hid behind the only tree nearby.

“But what does that mean? She wouldn’t leave mom and dad to go to Sapphire city. She knows mom is already freaked that I had to move to be Alpha of Opal.” Kyle replied.

“We don’t even know if she’s his mate and we won’t until next year. I don’t think mom or dad would let her move that far. They’ve always known she might be a Luna someday and that’s why she’s allowed to train with us but a Queen? That’s something completely different.” Chris shot back.

“She’s not even 18 how would he know if she is his mate or not? Plus isn’t he engaged?” Kyle asked.

“Royals are special dumbass. Didn’t you pay attention in school? Some royals have found their mates as young as 5.” Chris said.

While shaking his head and continuing to walk towards training Kyle said “So what even if she is his mate they would have to wait a year for her 18^th birthday and yeah I did pay attention to the important stuff.” Chris laughed at this.

“Girls weren’t the important part of school bro.” With that they took off running.

Looking at my phone I realized I was about to be late again.

“Miss Black so glad you could join us.” Mr. Hue said as I sprinted into the training arena.

Both Chris and Kyle laughing at me. I felt myself go bright red as I flung my stuff into a free locker.

“Today will not be as hard as usual.” Mr. Hue started as I slid in between two girls in the circle.

“Today we pass over to a new Alpha. Chris Black.” He nodded towards my brother. “So we will spar for about 2 hours then you are all to go home and prepare for tonight’s run with the new Alpha.” Mr. Hue said with great pride.

Splitting off into pairs we started to spar. I stood in a fighting stance and began to spar with a pack girl; we circled each other and took turns testing our defenses before changing. As we hit and dodged each other I noticed Chris and Kyle watching making me blush at my Alpha brother’s watching me practice fighting.

After 2 hours Mr. Hue finally called time on sparring. With bruises and a split lip I headed back towards the pack house. As I arrived at the front door someone cleared their throat behind me. Startled I turned around to see a rather short man dressed in a two piece suit starring at me.

“H…Hello.” I stuttered out.

“Miss Black I presume.” The man said in an abrupt tone.

“Yes that’s me and you are?” I shot back my eyebrow raising.

“I am Mr. Stanley; I work for the Dawson’s.” He said.

My eyes widening as he said the royal’s last name.

“You have not responded to the Prince Shane’s invitation to his crowning and his mother Queen Robyn needs a response.” He stated narrowing his eyes at me.

“Um a response? Oh yes I will be attending with my family.” I said lost for words.

“Your family being Alpha and Luna Black, Chris, Kyle, James and Eric Black?” He asked scribbling in a notebook.

“Yes that’s right.” I replied trying to see what he was writing.

“They have already responded to their own invitations. I will put you down as confirmed and a request to seat you with your family members. Good day Miss Black.” With that he turned and was disappearing into his car before I could even reply.

“Goodbye Mr. Stanley.” Blinking in confusion I turned and went in to get breakfast.

Chris and Kyle were already wolfing down breakfast when I plopped down next to them my mind racing. Request you be seat with your family. What does that mean?

“Who was that you were talking to Scar?” Kyle asked with his mouth half full. I was about to answer when Lily slapped him.

“Don’t talk with your mouth full it’s not a good look for an Alpha.” She hissed at him. The look they shared still screamed love even with Lily glaring at him.

“Oh Mr. Stanley, he works for the royal’s. He came to get my response to the invitation.” Chris and Kyle shared a look, while Lily broke out in the biggest smile I had ever seen.

After a rough day of a million questions I could not answer from Lily, I was not looking forward to tonight even though we had been planning this most of my life but I was exhausted. A strong energy hung in the air that only happened once every generation every pack member was gathered in the backyard. Chris looking just as powerful as dad took his rightful place next to him and mom on the stage. Dad looked happy and Chris looked nervous but proud I couldn’t help but smile up at them, as Chris took his rightful place as Alpha the power shift was felt by everyone.

Once the ceremony was done he addressed all of us in the pack. He was so commanding when he ordered all wolfs old enough to shift; the pack run strengthened the bond for everyone in Crystal Lake pack so their wolves knew who now held the power in the pack.