Four

~Valdus~

I waked ahead. Not really caring if my mate was right next to me or not.

Joe, make sure she's walking. And don't let her be in the back.

Yes alpha.

I wanted to change to wolf form but I know how stubborn my mate is just by our little talk right now. So, that's out of mind.

My pack is two more territories away, so this might be a long walk.

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We finally made it to our land and I stopped and let my wolves walk ahead.

You can go.

They all ran in front of me and ran towards their houses or their mates. I turned around and looked at my mate who's looking around with a glare. I walked towards her and her grey eyes looked towards me.

"I have to talk to my father. Look around, but don't tell anyone what to do." I gave a low growl. "They won't listen either way." I turned back around and walked to my estate.

I walked inside and walked upstairs till I was next to his door. I knocked twice, "Dad. I'm here." I didn't hear anything so I was going to turn around and leave but I heard his voice.

"Valdus." That's all he said and I took a deep breath in. I walked inside and saw him sitting down on the end of the bed. Grey colored the stubbles around his chin and cheeks. The same color eyes that we share are completely different. His held sadness, madness, and anger.

I walked further in and closed the door behind. He watched me and then said. "So?"

I took another step towards him and took another breath in. "I found my mate." He barked out a laugh. I licked my lips because he never laughs. Never. "I made a deal with her." He laughed louder. He stood up and walked towards me. My back straighten while my fist closed at my sides. He stood in front of while we stood at the same height.

"I told her she can come with me and I won't harm her pack. Or I can kill her whole pack and still take her." He did a dark chuckle and shook his head. His forehead creased when he laughed. But his eyes told a differ story. I know he's dreading about it.

"Kill her." He said dark and he turned around. "Leave." He walked towards his window and I grew mad.

"Just because mom died doesn't mean mine has to too!" I growled. His back straighten at what I said and I knew I would regret it right after this.

"My mate was an Alpha Dad. I saw her eyes when she did an 'Alpha thing to do' when she left her pack behind." I growled.

He turned around while his whole face was dark. His eyes were dark, holding demons inside. "What did you say?" He gave a low growl.

I swallowed hard and kept going. "Just because mom died doesn't me-" for his age he's still fast. His fist slammed right against my temple while his other went under my chin, making pain flow through my skull and chin.

"You think I wanted her dead!?" He growled. "And you know who killed her!?" He growled again while I was trying to ease the pain but when another fist came flying my way, I just let it happen.

"Your sister killed her!" He growled. He punched me again which made me fall down. I felt my lip bleed, but I didn't fight back.

Why should I? I grew up like this.

Getting beaten up.

"So tell me Valdus, what do you think about women?" He growled. I didn't have to look up at him because he knew his answer. It's the same question he asked, while I gave the same answer.

"There're weak. There're a waste of time. There're pathetic." I said while I spat out blood.

"Then don't come in here and say that your mate is worth your time." He growled. "The same thing is going to happen to you like it did with me." I looked up while I see him looking at the wall with sadness in his eyes. "You'll both find a way to love each other, and then when you think life can't get any better, the moon goddess will come in and take everything away from you." And just like that, his eyes went back to being dark and no emotion. "So I made you strong. I made you smart. I made you the alpha you are today. The most feared, most deadliest, and most ruthless Alpha out there." He looked down at me while I was slowly getting up. "Take care of the title."

"Yes Dad."

He gave me another growl while I stood up and wiped the side of my mouth. "Yes Alpha."

"Leave." And I did. I left right after he said that.

I closed the door and one thing ran in my head while I walked towards his office.

My mate is below me. Never forget that. One thing was taught to you everyday you grew up. Women are below males. Don't forget that Valdus.

*****

~Aphrodite~

I walked around while some gave me looks. I didn't blame them. Some stranger is just walking around their pack while not saying anything.

A male was staring me down while I stared back as I kept walking forward. He tilt his head to the side while I lifted an eyebrow. He did the same while I was going to show my fangs but I slammed into someone.

My head quickly looked in front of me while I pushed away that person. "Woah, sorry." He said.

But the one thing that stood out from him was his bright purple eyes. They looked at me while I couldn't seem to stop looking at them. He rolled his eyes while he grew a smile.

"My Dad has blue eyes, while my mom has red. Kinda mixed when they, um, made me. So, my name Zeke. I'm the top warrior here. I took my fathers spot when my Valdus took the title. So, who are you, and what's your rank?" He asked while he crossed his arm cross his chest.

I licked my lips and said, "my name is Aphrodite. And my rank is an Alpha."

His eyebrows shot up while his smile grew a little. "An Alpha."

"Yes."

"Then what are you doing here?"

"The same question I asked myself."

"Oookayy." He was about to walk away but I stuck out my hand and grabbed his forearm.

"Wait. Show me around." His smile grew to his ears and he pulled me along.

"It would be honor, Alpha." He mocked.