Chapter 1 - Τhe family meeting

Adelina's pov:

"Today is a very important day for our pack. I would appreciate if all my children were beside me when Alpha Maximus Drako arrives. I want us to make a very good impression. We have to earn his alliance. Jake you will be with me during the meeting while the girls will be responsible for the reception and the accommodation of the Alpha" our father told us early in the morning during our breakfast.

-"But father, I would like to be present in the meeting. I want to show him our economical projects and my ideas about it." I interfered.

-"Don't worry my sunshine Jake will show him everything. You know the Alpha's opinion about women and politics. We wouldn't like to irritate him, would we"?

-"I suppose it's ok father. I wouldn't do anything to jeopardize the future of our pack".

Our father is very anxious about this meeting and I know why. This isn't only about the coronation of Jake as the Alpha of the pack that troubles him. He wants to gain Maximus' alliance and support in order to help him claim the free land that surrounds our territory in the north borders. However, Alpha Bradley, the Alpha of our neighbor pack, also wants this land and unfortunately his pack is bigger and more powerful than ours. I hope Alpha Maximus will understand that this land for us, is not just another addition but our only salvation.

Since our mother died, our father has neglected his duties as an Alpha. Jake and I were very young to help him. So, his Beta and good friend, Ben took over until Jake became 21. But even though Ben was excellent in protecting the pack and preserving our land, he was terrible in running the economics. The result was that the pack's businesses were reduced by half and most pack members became poor. Now, Jake is 24 and tomorrow will become officially the Alpha of our pack. And of course I am going to help him bring development and prosperity to our land.

Ben's son, Jacob will be our new Beta and my mate if I won't find mine. Jacob's mate had died six years ago in a car accident. Jacob and I grew up together and we are very good friends. But I really hope to find my mate. To be complete, to feel the excitement, the sparks and the bond that everyone talks about. To reunite with my other half.

"The time has come. He is already here! What are you doing still on your tracksuit Adelina?" my sister Stella scolded me after she sneaked in my room for once more. That is really very annoying!

- "Huh"? my response as I always am in my own world of thoughts.

- "What on earth are you thinking? Alpha Maximus Drako is here! Adelina!" my sister told me indignantly.

- "Give me 10 secs and I'll be ready".

-"Oh my Goddess are you mad? What are you going to do in ten minutes? I was preparing myself all morning for his arrival. I am so excited!! I really hope that Alpha Maximus is my mate! You know he is 30 and he is still searching for her"

- "What are you talking about? Are you out of your mind? What makes you believe that the future King of all werewolves will be your mate? Besides, even if he is, I've heard that he is always in a bad temper, he is selfish, harsh, arrogant and snide. So tell me why on earth would you like a mate like him"?

-"Oh Adelina can't you see? Whoever is his mate is going to be the future Queen! The fucking future Queen of all werewolves. She would be leaving in a real palace and she would wear the most expensive dresses and jewelries".

-"Sorry sis, but that doesn't balance everything. I would prefer to be with someone else, some ordinary person rather than mate with Alpha Maximus. His bad character is notorious, despite all his riches and privileges."

-"Whatever sis.......you were always the narrow - minded of our family. And it's obvious that you are prejudiced against him. All I am saying is that even if the rumors are true about him it doesn't mean that he won't treat his mate with sweetness".

-"Please Stella grow up, people don't change so easily their behavior. In addition, his position is a very responsible one. Whoever takes it, will probably forget his/her personal life and space. His/her life will be always in jeopardy and her actions will always be watched and criticized. I wouldn't envy that life even for all the riches of the world".

Maximus pov:

At last we arrived to this village. It is the last stop for us and then we will head to our pack. I am tired from the tour but I managed that all the werewolf community realize who am I and how powerful, strong and cruel can be. They all understood that they can't mess with me and I made sure that no one will dare to challenge me for the throne. This pack is so insignificant to me. It's small and in a bad financial condition. However, I appreciate the fact that they want me to be present in the coronation of their new Alpha. That shows their respect to me, and this won't be forgotten. I do not mind having another ally, more the less when he comes to me on his own will.

Nevertheless Ι have a very a strange impatience, since this morning. Also my wolf is restless from the minute we entered this territory. I don't know why but I've got an odd feeling about this. It's not fear but something else which I can't specify. It's eagerness, anxiety and restlessness all together. Something inside me tells me that this visit is gonna change my life in a radical way ..I wonder what will happen. But whatever happens I will be prepared as always ....