ALPHA'S REDEMPTION

A'S

es shifting, the pain overwhelming my senses. I doubled over, gasping as the change took hold. A guttural growl mixed with screams escaped my lip

ening. Nails elongated into sharp claws, digging into the soft earth beneath me as I fought to maintain control. I could sense the very plants and trees around me, their energies flowing through me l

me in vivid detail. The sounds of the forest - the rustling of leaves, the chirping of

eart slowed leaving me panting on my hands and knees or rather, my paws. I lifted my head, taking the worl

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to respond, but before I could, a wave of dizziness enveloped me. The forest around m

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stunning crimson gown that flowed gracefully around her. The bodice hugged her frame perfectly while the skirt bi

nd began her magic. The air was thick with the scent of jasmine and powder as she worked with skilled, nimble fingers, expertly applying hi

ys ago, my main plan was catching a fox and learning how to blend into a tree and now, here I was preparing for a ball that will make me in the sight of the whole pack. I felt

leek updo. No matter how she pulled, straightened and twisted the stubborn strands, they alwa

wn." She said staring at my hair as if it were a wild creature. I couldn't help but laugh at how ridiculous the situation was

ing to reassure her. "I like it this

said, shaking her head. "But I suppose that's the beauty of it an

ntentional manner. Instead of trying to tame it, she worked with the natural fall and movement of the strands. Sections were care

amlessly it seemed to fit as if specifically designed with me in mind. The rich green hue complimented

w. A soft blush graced my cheekbones as my eyes were accentuated with a subtle smoky effect making them appear larger and vibrant while my lips were painted in a deep, rich shade of red. She had appli

when necessary. I don't really remember passing out as my parents had explained but, I do remember being in the same room with a gray co

behind her patting her back. I knew if I didn't stop it here, we'd probably end u

e grand ballroom was adorned with cascading crystal chandeliers, the walls decorated with twinkling li

rmurs and whispers that seemed to follow us. Many heads had turned in our direction and to my surprise, sever

ed to the best dressed at the occasion and might be competing with the to be Luna. Eliza had been so delighted, ple

ok. One thing that had me so stunned was the number of men who approached and asked for a dance. At first, it was a little scary but exciting but after a few, it got too much for me

k so much so that Willow was begging me to take a rest. Eliza had earlier wandered off to speak to o

fted through the air, captivating my senses. The fragrance was so intoxicating, it had me enveloped in a hazy trance. The intensity of

alls upon the hall that had been buzzing a minute ago. The scent seemed to get stronger a

, his height making the guests standing around him look like miniature dolls. His p

her voice the loudest I'

ed, palms grew sweaty and a warm flush crept across my cheek as he starts making his w

ight? It took far longer than a

gh

his way to me. I could barely sought through my tho

faded away and it was as if we were the only two people

g gray eyes and lustrous dark locs were all consuming and I found myself wishing to be in the cocoon of his large arms.

reaching a hand to gently brush a strand of hair behi

ame particularly fascinated with the glow of my markin

to step even more closer to him and take him all

dle of celebrating his betrothal to someone else. The hand he had rais

more step back and turned around ignoring Willow's loud protests t

unfamiliar tingling sensation returning. I turned to him, in the shadows, his eyes took on steely

ble to look away as if his eyes had cast some sort of spell over me. We stood there, seemingly frozen in

te." He said, his voice low and rumbling

k, the reality of the situation weighing heavily on me. His smile falls

ou?" He asked, his voice lace

eek. Lifting my gaze to his, I could see the pain reflect

uilding behind him. "It's because o

ding there with a Heartbroken expression as I fought ag