HEAT AND RUT. (Alpha Lycan And His Omega Tiger)

ALPHA AND HIS LION.

Chapter: 38
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Leon tossed his phone halfway across the room and it nearly hit the walls had Hawk not caught it in time. He roared in frustration and dropped into his bed, eyes clouded with unshed tears. His heart constricted painfully in his chest as he curled into himself, his head hazy with memories from the past.

How old were they then?

Fifteen?

Sixteen?

It was the coming of age for Alphas all over the world. A ceremony held for Alphas to bring their successors into the Circle. It was held deep into the hearts of the Mountain of Sakia. The Circle was an ancient structure that only Alphas could enter, only Alphas could use the magic within. And when an Alpha successor is of age, they are brought into the Circle to receive their Alpha Markings. It was at this time Leon first met the Lycan. He was nervous, standing amongst unfamiliar faces, facing his chosen Stone Guardian. When they arrived, they each got a pull toward a particular Stone structure. He was facing his destiny and he was afraid. Leon remembered being so nervous and uncomfortable. He was probably overwhelmed with everything around him, and everything he needed to learn to take over the Pride. So many people stared at him, the pressure, the unknowns. All of those things seemed to bother him even more because he was used to being treated normally, but after this night, everything would change. Much would be expected of him, and much could go wrong. He wasn't ready for that. For any of it.

When the Seer approached him, the light radiating off his Stone began to flicker with his quivering consciousness. Irritated, the Seer blared down at him with a frown.

"Is the burden too heavy for you to bear?" He asked with a voice soft as silk yet penetrating, forcing Leon to bow his head, shame filling his mind. "Then remove yourself from here and return to your father. I am sure he will not hesitate to take another in your place." The Seer stated coldly, and Leon shuddered in both fear and embarrassment.

He was the only Alpha with a shaking mind.

He felt ashamed of himself.

How great his father's disappointment would be when he learns of this.

At that age, he preferred only two things; One, his own company, and two, Dare.

And because of that, he did not bother to look around the Circle at the other young Alphas to see how they were all doing. Consumed by his fear of the unknown, he did not notice when Rafa began to cause his own light to Flicker, nor did he notice when the other Alphas caused their lights to flicker as well, and it was only when he heard the Seer's impatient and angered tone did he look up to find chaos where once was tranquillity. No one Alpha's light was steady, and only when he turned to his right, and found Rafa smiling and nodding to him that he felt a wave of calmness wash over him.

"What is going on here?!" The Seer charged angrily and they stayed silent, looking down at their feet instead. The Stones held cracks of light in them, like lightning patterns traced into them. "No one will speak?" The Seer gave up and sent them all away.

The Ceremony was canceled that night and they were all sent back to their Quarters to await punishment, while the Seer stomped off in search of their Parents.

For one, Leon felt relieved since the situation has given him a second chance to prepare, and gather his strength for the job before him. He knew it was the Lycan beside him who saved the day and stopped him from messing up his future, but he had forgotten to say thank you after they were sent away, and now he was walking alone back to the dormitory.

"You Okay?" Leon jumped back when he felt a hand clasp around his shoulders. He turned sharply and found Conri smiling down at him. "I'm Conri, my Half is Rafa," He introduced and Leon bit his bottom lip, not sure what to say to the Alpha of Alphas. They may be of the same age yet the difference between them was clear as day. Rafa was born a leader, his guise and aura making him the most dangerous of them all. One look at him and even the strongest, and oldest would submit. He was a man made for power, a true Alpha of all Alphas. Not to mention, his charms. His charisma made others follow him without question or complaint. His beauty was breathtaking. Despite his youth, long black flowing hair, and colorful orbs. He stood straight, proud, aloof, arrogant... Birthed by Three Great Alphas and a Demigod, Leon didn't know if he envied him or admired him. At that age Leon was a tad shy and awkward, his demeanor and mannerisms making him difficult to read. The only one who had no problems understanding him was Dare. Well, so he thought until he met the Lycan that night.