1 THE INTRODUCTION
BERENICE's POV
Welcome to the Harmony pack. Yes, pack. All the members of the pack are werewolves. We are under the rule of the mighty Lycanthropes. The Knight family, also known as the family of Royals, have ruled us from thousands of generations.
Our world is hidden by the humans, separated by dimensions.
Humans are known to be a very dangerous species. If they come to know about the existence of our kind, they'll try to intrude and harms us. They think they have all the right in this world to capture anyone that is not of their specie and perform dangerous experiments to know more about them.
They are not loyal even to their own kind. Even though we are the one who are part animal, they're the one with whom we should be afraid of. They show no mercy, they're ruthless. They kill mercilessly in the name of development, or so I've heard.
Wolves who are not shifters, but still are our kind, are stuck in that dimension with many other species. Their heads hang on the walls of the home of these vile humans. Our heart cries for their pain.
No one ever dared to enter that dimension, and hopefully never will.
I'm Berenice Raine, the daughter of the Alpha of The Harmony Pack, Richard Raine. Our pack is known for its kindness, loyalty and peaceful nature.
My eldest brother Ethan Raine is the next in line to Rule the pack. My second brother Jonathan Raine wants to be the Head pack warrior. I'm the youngest one in my family.
My Mother Rosaline Raine always told me that one day I will meet my mate. He will love me unconditionally and will protect me. He is the one born only for me. He is mine and I am his. I don't know who he is, where he is but I know one thing that whenever we will meet, it will be the best day of my life.
My dear mate... I'm waiting for you.
Now comes my best friend Sasha Crescent, the daughter of the beta of our pack Anthony Crescent. She is like a sister to me. When we were fifteen, she had a huge crush on my brother Ethan but could never gather the courage to confront him about her feelings. It's not her fault though. My brother can be scary, very scary sometimes.
She dated a lot of guys, but is currently single. She believes there is no harm in having some fun. No one knows if we'll meet our mate or not so we don't need to worry about that right now. I however, disagree. I will wait for my mate no matter how much time it takes.
But let me tell you a secret. Despite what Sasha says, she never touched any male. That is enough to tell me that she also wants her mate. She can pretend not to want him all she wants but I know the truth. No one can survive without their mate.
I just wish that my mate accepts me as I am. I don't know how he'll react when he comes to know about my truth, but I can't do anything about it. I have no control over this situation. Even my parents don't know how to handle this.
Don't worry Berry, everything will be just fine.
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The Next Day
All the people are running here and there to decorate the pack house. Today "The Royals" will visit us to sign the peace treaty.
The Royals are not werewolves. They are Lycanthropes. The most powerful supernatural race known to exist. They can change to both their wolves and their Beasts. They are ruthless, but they are just.
I have never encountered any Lycan in my whole life. But my mother always tells us about them. They are dangerous creatures.
My brothers are visiting a neighboring pack for some reason that I don't know so they won't be here for the signing.
"Hey Berry! Let's go, we need to buy our dresses come on!" My best friend Sasha said excitedly.
"Shopping... Why?" I asked.
"What do you mean why? The great Alexander Kenneth Knight will visit us and you're asking me why... Girl we need stunning dresses. Haven't you heard how hot he is! There will be more hot guys with him and may be if fate will be by my side I will woo the Alpha himself!!" She told me her master plan.
As if The Royals will take any interest in normal wolves.
"Come on Sasha you know I am not interested."
"Yeah yeah, Miss 'I am loyal to my mate' I know"
"So you should also respect the mate bond."
"Oh please! I don't even know who he is, where he is, he even exists or not!" Sasha said defensively.
"Ok ok tiger! Calm down. Fine let's go shopping."
And with that she dragged me with her to our nearby store.
I bought a dark blue colored one piece and Sasha bought a black one piece with dark pink lining and belt. We both were looking beautiful. She helped me out with makeup. We both were ready to welcome The Royals.
Now my nerves were starting to get to me. They are short tempered people. If anything went wrong it will be the end of Harmony pack. It will be the first time we will meet our Alpha King. People are scared of him but still admire him. He is a six hundred years old Lycan. I've heard that he looks like he is in his mid-twenties.
"Are you ready girls to welcome the royals?" My father asked.
"Yes Alpha, we are ready." Sasha answered. I nodded.
The whole pack was gathered outside the pack house, everyone eager to see the Alpha King. Anyone could feel the excitement in the environment. Everyone was dressed in their best attire to make a good impression on the King. The area was full of chatters. The pack was happy. I smiled looking at them.
We were standing at the entrance of the pack house when a huge, shiny black car entered the grounds of our pack house. Holy Moon Goddess! This is the most expensive car in the world. It is coated with diamonds!
The front door of the car opened and I assume an enforcer came out to open the back door of the car. Everyone went silent. I could sense the nervousness coming from my pack. We all could sense the dominant aura of a mighty beast. I could feel the hair at end of my neck and arms stand up.
As soon the person behind the car door, the great Alpha King stepped out everyone bent on their knees and bowed down in front of him on instinct sensing their superior. Showing him the at most submission. I couldn't see his face as my head was also down in submission. Despite my 'condition' I felt the urge to submit.
Suddenly the most amazing and wonderful smell hit my nose. I knew then and there my mate is here. After a painful minute of displaying their submission everyone stood up and I finally got to see where the scent come from.
Standing in front of me was the epitome of perfection. A tall muscular man with height definitely more than 6 feet, fair skin, his eyes a beautiful shade of blue, his hair jet black. Standing in front of me was my mate, the mighty Alpha King, Alexander Kenneth Knight!
