Chapter 3 // The unexpected meet //

The night was getting darker as the howls of werewolves echoed in the most alluring and pleasant forest of the dark world. The Hamilton Forest. The forest is the witness of thousands of werewolves finding their mate. On every full moon night, the recently turned werewolves who didn't find their mate yet are taken to this Hamilton forest.

The Hamilton forest has a special spell bound around it. It was for the safety of the werewolves. On the night of the full moon, the werewolves start releasing the pheromones. The amount of pheromones all together becomes a lot which leads the blood sucking vampires and the wicked witches to attack the Hemilton forest. To keep the werewolves safe the Wizard Alex binded the forest with a spell which is known to none except him.

"Bella, don't be a stubborn brat and stay at home."

Damien, Arabella's brother sighed for the umpteenth time. It was next to impossible to convince his sister to do something.

Arabella didn't even glance at her brother as she pulled the zip of her knee length boots. She swung a bag on her shoulder that has her extra clothes which she will be needing after she shifts back to her human form.

"I'm not going there with you nor I'm gonna interrupt the night which is precious to so many unmated werewolves. I'm bored so I'm going out hunting. Goodbye."

Arabella said and went out of the house in her werewolf speed. She knew very well that her brother couldn't match her speed. This is Arabella's other special power. She is as fast as the wind and the water current. Till now no one could match her speed.

Arabella slowed down when she came across a group of unmated werewolves. Amongst them few were females who had that longing smile on their lips. Longing for their mate.

Arabella pursued her lips as the group of werewolves bowed down their heads to her. Not only them but each and every person of her pack did the same. The news of her becoming the Bride of the Alpha King had spread like fire. It had been a week since she said yes to the proposal. One week since most of the packs knew about her being the prospective bride of their king.

She didn't like the attention she was receiving for the last one week. All she wants is to become invisible in everyone's lives. But now with such a high position it was next to impossible to live a normal life.

Arabella didn't spare anyone any glance and went toward the Hamilton forest. She stood at the opening of the forest which had a little bit of decorations for the event today.

Arabella moved to the back of the tree and undressed herself. She then let out painful groans. No sooner had instead of the 5.3 feet fair skinned girl, there was a wolf who was whiter than anything.

The wolf's sparkling blue eyes were akin to the deep blue ocean. And the upper lighter portion is similar to the clear blue sky. The wolf is none other than Arabella. It's her wolf, Selina. One of the rarest wolves present in the dark world.

As she is a she-wolf, her wolf is larger than any normal female wolf. Her fur is white and soft. Her presence showed power and dominance.

"Let's go for a run."

Arabella said to her wolf who howled in delight. Selina was out of eyesight within a second. She ran through the deep bushes and huge trees. Her legs didn't stay on the ground for more than a second.

After a couple of runs, Selina sat down near the lake. The moonlight fell on her white fur giving her the spotlight. Selina howled in pain as she heard the howling.

"The event has started."

Arabella said to Selina through their connection. Selina didn't answer and just kept on howling.

"Are you missing him?"

Arabella again asked and got silence in answer. She was used to it. Whenever Arabella talked something about their mate to Selina, she would keep quiet and won't answer to her.

Selina's ears perked up as she heard the footsteps behind her. She turned around quickly and found a silhouette of a man. Selina positioned herself in an attacking position. She growled when the man came forward.

"Shift!!!"

Selina was being affected by the voice. Her wolf instincts was telling her to bow down her head but the hot headed Arabella didn't let her do it.

"I said, SHIFT!!!"

Selina went behind the tree where she had kept her bag. Arabella shifted back and wore her dress which consisted of jeans and an oversized hoodie.

Arabella came out from the back of the tree and stood in front of him with fisted hands.

"Kneel down!!!"

The man said and Arabella let out a growl. She doesn't like being ordered around. But the man standing in front of her is no one ordinary. He is THE ALPHA KING. And she is bound to obey her King.

"Interesting!!!"

Erickson thought the she-wolf in front of him wasn't just beautiful but also feisty and strong headed. Even though she was standing in front of him, she wasn't ready to kneel down in submission.

"I said something."

Arabella kneeled down and placed her hand on the left side of her chest as a form of respect.

"Long live the Alpha King. Is there anything I can help you with, King!!!"

Arabella asked through her gritted teeth.

"What's your name and which pack you belong to?"

Erickson asked as he was now interested in knowing this feisty wolf. No one ever could pique his interest but she did it in one single meeting.

"My name is Arabella Night. I am the daughter of the Alpha of the Moonstone pack."

Arabella said softly. There is no other way to escape from the Alpha King. So it's better she just answer his questions and get away. Lest he gets to know about her being his prospective Bride.

Erickson's mind clicked when he heard the name. Isn't his bride's name Arabella Night!! A smirk formed on his lips as he now knew why she was so eager to go away from him.

"Nice to meet you, My Queen."

"Shit!!!"

Arabella muttered under her breath. She thought she could get away before he could know but it seems like it's not possible anymore.

"I'm not your Queen."

"Yet....."

Erickson said, his smirk prominent on his lips.

"Why are you here!!"

Erickson asked. He didn't think that he will see his Bride here during his visit to the event today. But was he glad!! He could see his fiesty bride face to face.

"For hunting!!!"

Arabella gave a curt answer. She just wanted to go away.

"Bella, we need you here. Some rogues entered the pack."

Arabella heard one of the omegas talking to her through mindlink.

Arabella stood up from her kneeling position.

" I'm sorry, King. I need to go."

Arabella said and started running in the direction of her pack. Erickson didn't say anything as he smelled a few rogues around the forest. He followed Arabella from the back. Her pack is also his responsibility and he needs to take care of his people.