Chapter 1 - Packs

In the Swiss Alpine mountain range lives about 50 packs of werewolves. Each peacefully situated and settled having their own familial systems nestled high into the mountains. They are however governed by basic Werewolf rules passed down from generation to generation, believed to be from the teachings of the Moon Goddess from ancient times.

For the humans living in the urban areas, they see the mountain range as an icy miracle of nature, a glorious mass of frozen beauty. But for the rural inhabitants, their territories are enchanting with a wide array of colors and rare natural treasures. The enchantment is believed to be created by the Goddess herself, as only the werewolves can enjoy this entirely different world.

Grayfang Banes pack is one of the most peaceful packs from the mountains. The village is near the few peaks of the Alps with a steady stream of clear waters from a stony river that stretches in the middle of the village. The neighboring villages are from miles away covering territory to maintain clear boundaries among packs.

As with all other packs, the hierarchy is Alpha who leads the pack, his Luna the Alpha wife or partner who has the same influence as her Alpha, Beta who is second in command, the Middle rank which consists of healers, therapists, guards, warriors, elders, etc... and lastly the Omega.

Omegas are considered the lowest ranks for they are weak, usually small in frame and their intelligence is average at best. They are calm in demeanor, cower in fear of authority, and are emotional creatures. They are rare but not treated as precious. What they are best known for though, is that they produce a minimum of 2 offspring in every pregnancy.

Sylvia Burgi, a sweet 17-year-old maiden, with long light ash hair and clear ice-blue eyes, stared lovingly at his boyfriend of 2 years.

She was sitting on a thick quilt with a picnic basket set on the corner serving as quilt weight. Although a rare omega, she is a well-loved person. She is the only omega in the village but since their pack is the peace-loving kind, she is treated with care because she is the runt not only in her family but of the whole village. Aside from the Alpha, their only Omega is the second most protected, an occurrence unique to their pack. Omegas in other packs are neither protected nor celebrated.

Their relationship started rocky at first for teenagers are encouraged not to enter a relationship until they are of age. But since she is treated with care by the pack and she cried pitifully in defense of their relationship, plus the boy is the Alpha's son, they let it be...

With the biggest hope that this rare Omega is the destined next Luna of the pack. Besides, what are the odds otherwise?

Eric Steger stood up after carefully picking 3 small flowers near the stony river and approached her with a warm smile.

Eric, at his full height, is definitely a looker. At such a young age, he is almost 6 ft in height, well built, has blue-green eyes, and a captivatingly handsome face with a peaceful aura. Most of all, a future Alpha.

"Let me put these in your hair, my future Luna." Eric in full focus, arranged the flowers near Sylvia's left ear.

"Shouldn't it be on my right since I am single?" She said. By ancient tradition, the flower on the right means single.

"Nope. It should be on the left because you are mine. You are engaged to me and my future wife. Tomorrow on my 18th birthday, you will be my Luna." He kissed her small nose.

"Well... I see no ring...? Hahahaha! Just kidding just kidding hahaha!" Sylvia tried to run away after teasing him.

Eric immediately caught her and embraced her from behind. Sylvia closed her eyes enjoying the warmth of his body.

Sylvia turned around to face him. She gently touched his face and pulled him into a loving kiss. Their mouths gently parted and as natural as the beauty surrounding them, they kissed deeply. His arms enveloped her tightly and she did the same to him.

It was peaceful.

"Hey Syl, I saw your father on the way home. Just thinking, you may want to go home earlier?" A beautiful orange-haired girl with cute freckles on her nose got their attention. She emerged from the array of tall grass which hides the river.

"Lanie! Really? Oh my, Father is home early!" Sylvia looked at Eric sharing her happiness with him.

"That's great sweetie. You should go back with Lanie. I will clean up here quickly and catch up with you guys. Thanks, Lanie by the way." Eric acknowledged Lanie.

"Sure, future Alpha." Lanie was pulled by Sylvia.

"Come on sis."

Lanie Lupine is Sylvia's bestfriend. They grew up together, they're practically sisters.

The two girls walked the familiar trail back to Sylvia's house. Eric soon after was able to catch up to them and he held Sylvia's hand firmly.