Adrian's POV
Ever since my Dad renounced this pack and therefore I inherited it, It has been one disaster after another. There was a time when our pack used to be one of the most powerful packs, but after mom's sacrifice, my dad gave up, causing utter chaos in here.
It's bad enough I have to take care of everything and now he wants me to mingle with the humans. I barely held it together when he decided to marry a filthy human lady. How could he do that? After everything my mom did, how could he just chose someone else, let alone a f**king human?!
Of course I didn't go to their wedding, and I was quite adamant against going to their "Thanksgiving celebration". I wouldn't actually go, if it wasn't for the threat I had received.
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~~ a few days ago ~~
The door slammed open as I was benching 250 at my last set. "How dare you try to hurt Amy?" my dad said, his voice hitting the deepest baritone it could possibly hit. With the pack, whenever he would have this voice, we would know it meant death sentence.
Instead of feigning ignorance I flatly said, "She's alive, isn't she? Unlike mom, who is supposed to be your mate."
"I cannot believe you're our son." Dad scoffed at me, "Madeline would be disgusted by you".
I saw red. How dare he say my mother's name in vain. I lunged at him and bared my fangs, but he managed to hold me off and spun me, pinning to the ground. I tried to break free, but he broke my arm instead. I cried out in pain, but shut my mouth quickly.
"You might be alpha now, but I am still your father. You disobey me, and I will kill you before you can find your mate." He scoffed. He let go of me. Everytime we would go against him, he would make sure we received a suitable punishment, like this.
When I refused his union with this human, he even threatened to kill my mate once I have chosen one for me. This is the reason I am yet to choose one. I have to be very careful whom I choose, someone strong enough so that we can stand by together against my father. I'll be the Alpha of the pack in true sense after all.
A mate bond is something that makes a wolf stronger, which is why I need to find one sooner if I had any chance of becoming invincible. Whomever I choose, I have to keep them away from Dad until I can complete the mate bond.
"You'll show up at Thanksgiving dinner." My dad ordered. "It'll be held at your new sister's home. And if you dare to think about destroying their house, you'll face worse consequences than death." And he left.
Worse consequences than death? I wonder what that could be. But knowing my Dad, he would never fail to keep his word, even if it was a threat. Even if it was to bring misery to his son.
I took a deep breath and braced myself as my broken arms healed. I told myself 'This will soon be over, once I choose and complete the mating ritual, I'll kill him. I'll become the world's strongest alpha."
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I gazed at the bungalow in front of me. Whoever this human was somehow rich. Oh I hated such snobby individuals anyways. Thinks they have all the power in the world, where in truth they don't know what real power tastes like.
As I walked towards the gate I felt a weird pull drawing me in. This was strange, I have never felt something like this before. What was happening? I could smell the turkey grease along with the sweet smell of pie, but hidden amongst those was a particularly sweet smell, almost lavender like.
As I walked further something in me shifted. My heart rate raised and my inner wolf started to get rattled, 'Ace, are you okay?' I asked, concerned.
A felt my head ripping, as my wolf howled in my head. I talk to my wolf, but we only howl in our wolf form. What was going on? I could barely hold it together when my hand landed on the door. 'MATE'! my wolf shouted.
Wait, I have a destined mate? My one true mate? Which means our bond will be stronger than any other mates. Which means I'll be stronger than any other wolf.
As excitement rushed through my veins, I rang the bell. Wait, this was my stepsisters house, right? Was she my mate? A human. I was disgusted by that, but I can never defy the moon-goddess.
Very few are truly blessed by her. Very few find their One true mate in their lifetime, I'll not throw away that chance. Partly because if I do, I'll be even weaker and more pathetic than I am right now.
A petite woman opened the door. She was pale, with her blonde hair tied in a bun. "Adrian?" She asked inquisitively. I blinked. My pull wasn't coming from her. I looked around the room and walked in.
"Son, that was rude!" My dad scolded me playfully, although I could hear his disdain through his words. Looking back, I noticed Hannah was a bit taken aback.
"I am Adrian Valenti" I introduced myself, turning back as I looked straight to the guy from whom I was feeling the pull. So… My mate was a guy. What bothered me however was he was a human too. My lifelong hatred for humans, and I am paired with one. I can feel my destiny laugh at me.
This guy however was busy munching his food, or rather inhaling it as if he has been starving for weeks. He had no idea who I was or what we were. In any other circumstances I would not hesitate to claim what was mine, but with my dad around and his threats involving My mate I helped myself back. I knew for a fact he would flip out if he finds out I have a "destined mate."
"Babe, calm down. You'll choke." The petite woman from earlier brushed her arm against my mage's. An involuntary snarl left my mouth. Babe?? Who the hell was this woman? Did she just call my mate Babe? In front of me? Everyone looked at me skeptically, especially my dad.
"I am hungry too," I shrugged before my Dad could figure it out. My mate reluctantly served the food to me, while avoiding eye contact. Wait, could he tell there was a connection? Even as a human he would feel a pull right? I am not sure. The legends of destined mates are so long lost it was hard to know for sure.
I was dying to make my move, claiming what was mine from right now. I couldn't wait for this lunch to be over. After trying for a while curiosity got the better of me and I asked, "I am sorry, you are?" I tried my level best to look polite, calm and collected.
He finally looked up from his food and looked at me directly. I almost drowned in his beautiful ocean blue eyes. "I am Kyle Graham." He said matter of factly. "Hannah's husband. Your step brother in law" he clarified one by one. I saw red again, and I was sure my eyes glowed a little as my wolf wanted to tear this Hannah apart. I felt myself lose control as my nails grew and my teeth sharpened.