The Alpha's Prize

Men and Their Ego's

        I started to settle into the Kallistar Pack. I loved training with the warriors and helping with the children, but my favorite place was to be running free in the thousands of acres that surrounded us. I could breathe in the woods, relishing in the fresh air and quiet all around me.

      I spent as much time as I could outside, but today was one day that I would be cooped up all day. I was not looking forward to it, to say the least. I reluctantly packed a small day bag, huffing and complaining every two seconds. 

     "Elara, we have to go to this Alpha and Luna meeting. I know you aren't used to people, but everyone wants to meet you." Calik tried to reassure me, even though he was just as upset about it. All the Alphas and Luna's would be present. Including my parents and Soren. 

     I wordlessly nodded and shoved a simple dinner dress inside as an afterthought. Calik left to head to the car, and I stood in the center of my calming room, trying to gather my thoughts. I anxiously continued to pack more necessities than was needed.

     'It'll be fine. Calik will be with me, and obviously we can't attack at the meeting. So, it's not like Soren would try anything, right? Maybe annoy me or tell lies, but nothing else, surely?' I knew that I was just overthinking this whole situation, and with that, I shoved my worries to the back of my mind.

    I ran down the dark mahogany stairs before throwing open the front door and sprinting to the sleek black car that waited for me. I quickly hopped in to avoid the pelting rain that hammered down, laughing as I took in Calik's soaking hair.

    "Hey, I worked hard on my hair! Jake didn't even have the car ready yet, so I had to wait for him!" at his huff, I just ruffled his hair. 

     "It's okay," I settled in my seat, "You look better with natural hair anyways." I stared out the window as we drove towards our destination. It was going to be a long drive, that much I knew. I think at least 8 hours, was how long I'd be in a cramped vehicle. 

     "You okay, Sweetheart?" Calik softly asked, raising an eyebrow at my bouncing leg. I shrugged, not wanting to talk about how anxious I was about this whole meeting. I wish I didn't have to go, but since I'd been made Luna a few weeks prior, I had to.

      He left me be, swimming deep in my thoughts. I didn't need to look at him to know that he was just as worried. What if Soren tried to take me back? What if everyone knew about the lying and trickery; would they kick him out? What if he twisted it in such a way that had everyone believing that Calik was the bad guy?

    Surely, I'd be treated like a prized doll on display. After all, it seemed that many alphas want me. I don't even know the reasoning behind that myself, but I know it can't be good in any sense. Goddess, what if I'm forced to go back to Soren? Or worse, someone else takes me? No, Calik wouldn't let that happen. He'd protect me. And I've been training with the warriors, so I'm stronger as well. 

     At least my mate will be with me. He knows how to deal with this better than I do. Shaking my head, I leaned back in my seat and watched the scenery fly by. The gloomy grey sky matched with my mood, making me feel that much worse. 

    "Hey, baby, let's play a game, yeah?" I spun to look at Calik as he smiled at me.

    "Okay? Whatcha got in mind?" I was grateful for the distraction and turned my attention to the man beside me. He kept his eyes on the road and explained the game.

    "It's called Would You Rather. I'm sure you know how to play already, but then it won't be depressingly silent in here." I eagerly nodded, agreeing with Calik.

    "Okay, I'll start. Would you rather learn how to paint or play the piano?" Oh, that was tough.

    "Definitely learn how to paint. I usually just sketch for fun."