Chapter 40

I feel so sorry for my friend. She must be a bad person in her past life and now she’s facing consequences.

"Err.. Uhm... Congratulations to the both of you.." I said awkwardly. I'm a horrible Luna. I wish the floor just ate me alive. The silent awkwardly covered us. I hate myself. I facepalm myself and Troy handed me a plate.

"So how's the Mating process, Alpha?" Charles asked Troy. I have nothing to say with that. I just took a bite and--

"Mostly done. I just have to mark her under the moon tonight." He said.

I did not expect that! I almost threw out what I'm eating right now. I scoffed, and drank the water beside me. Troy's hand patted my back as I managed to breathe naturally, 'Chew your food well' a voice inside my head said, is it familiar, Troy? Why is he telling this to everyone so casually?

Troy nods and pat my head. Now that was weird. Troy handed me some tissues and I wiped the messy residue on my chin, I always eat like a kid. I drank the cold water out and Troy stood. I narrowed my eyes, what now?

His eyes snap on mine and I twitch in response. What was happening?

He held my hands and went to where I was marked, the upper stage or something, I don't know what to call it, a flat form? All eyes are on me once again. The crowd shut when a loud grouchy horn blew. I hate that horn.

Troy was somewhat excited about this and it really thrilled me because the last thing he got excited about, I cannot say that the result was good or pleasurable. His eyes was on the crowd and then he spoke,

"Tonight we'll have a run. For the new member and to your Luna." Troy said and they howl.

The night breeze was frigidly brushing my skin. I rub my arms trying to heat it up. Before I can ever notice it, the mark doesn't hurt. It was like a normal tattoo. And come to think of it, where does Troy's mark was located? That's it! I never saw it.

"I'll be back later." He said and slipped off his shirt and jeans. I turned my look,

"Your mark, I mean where does it located?" I asked, covering my eyes.

"You haven't noticed?," he stood and grabbed my hands and forced open my eyes. I peeked and he's looking at me, "Here," he placed my hand on his head, on the top of his head.

Seriously? Of course it is impossible to notice! It's covered by his hair. Why is it located on that?

"Ohh.." I said with an astonished face.

"Gotta-go" he said quickly. And gone.

Damn, why is he so excited? I raised my brow and walked to gather his clothing. I suddenly bump into a small figure, I yank and apologize. Its the Oracle,

"I'm terribly sorry Ma'am," I said.

"It's fine, Luna." She said with a serious face. She doesn't even smile like my Grandma. I though old ladies are good and positive,

"Do you need something, Ma'am?" I asked unsurely. She nodded and walked over to a seat and I followed. When seated, "Uhm.. So?" I asked softly, avoiding to offend her.

"Does the Alpha tell you about the Alpha Gatherings and Decisions?"

I frown. What was she saying? I was completely lost. Alpha gatherings? Is that a party?

"Well, let Alpha tell you about it. Did you tell him about that? You should better tell" She said and walked away. Why is she pointing at my stomach, is it big? I'm currently on my diet and it doesn't look big at all. What is she saying? Oracles are weird.

I narrowed my eyes and felt so wary about what the oracle just told me. She came over just to say that?Is it because I'm eating too much? The thought that my period was late about a month now got me frozen. I shook off my thoughts and waited. I need to collect my thoughts.

The time passed by, it's been an hour but Troy has not returned yet. I was getting nervous and– thankfully! Troy came. Finally, he shifted back to his human form, with bloodstained down to his throat.

I hand him towel and clothes. He gladly thank me and smile. He sat beside me and talking what they did in the forest, hunting. At first it's quite scary, he said it's nature. The feast continued and unlike humans, no one sang. Thank goodness.

Suddenly, Troy stood up. Full alerted, snarling on the forest. He seemed to be losing his control, anger covered him. Everyone was confused when he snarled and almost shifted. All the eyes are focused on the forest. I curiously look at the same way, the figure of a man became lucid. A tall massive figure showed up. His intoxicating smell covered almost all of us, power, prestige attractive scent. The man was so beautiful, pulling me towards him. I fight my wolf Sophia from taking over, what's on this man? Why is he–

"Good reflexes, Troy." The man said in a pure severe tone. Gabriel snarled at him.

"What does the Alpha King do here?" Troy snarled.

Alpha King? What is he doing here. A powerful Alpha King? Madam Candice once told me of his existence. I thought it's another legend but a man standing in front of me was real. His scent pulled me, I kept dwelling on my wolf to remain still.

He’s the one who governs the wolf society. He’s the most powerful among them. What is he doing now?

"I hereby declare my retirement. And you as my candidate." The man said.

"Candidate?" Troy asked.

"For the next Alpha King." The man said. I heard gasps and I looked at the man, his face was not telling a lie.

I can feel the power. Like an Alpha versus Alpha. I know this thing is new to me but I have this instinct to repel and don't stick tongue on this.

I held Troy's hand and he looked at me then back to the Alpha King. Brave and bold. That's what his presence told me.

"I gladly accept."

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