Species- Gabriel

ALPHA

If the dark, fallen angel had a child with Helen of Troy, then that would be Gabriel. Pure dominance, arrogance, and beauty emanated from him.

"Hm...", Anna pondered.

"Amanda, what do you think, more like Brad Pitt in 'Fight Club' or Henry Cavill in 'The Witcher'?" Anna spoke.

"Henry", Amanda replied, still sipping her straw.

Gabriel glanced at Luka; they seemed to have silent communication, then refocused on Anna.

"Although I'd always choose Thor", Amanda laughed drunkenly, looking at Luka and then Anna.

The girls burst into laughter, visibly tipsy and in high spirits. Tonight, Anna felt bold and powerful. She decided she no longer wanted to be invisible or live in someone's shadow.

"I'm Anna, and this is Amanda", Anna bravely extended her hand to Gabriel.

"Gabriel", he said lazily, raising the corner of his lips into a smile.

He gently took Anna's hand and pulled her towards him. He placed his left hand around her waist, holding her firmly against his chest. He lowered his head slightly, getting close to her ear. Anna felt his warm breath on her neck. He didn't touch her with his lips; he was just very close, and it excited her.

"Go home, Anna. You look too provocative in this dress. There are many aroused animals here. It wouldn't be nice for me to hurt someone", Gabriel whispered to her.

Anna raised her eyebrows questioningly.

"I can smell your desire... Mmmmm, you smell so good, and you look even better", Gabriel growled.

Anna raised her eyebrows again, this time with a puzzled expression.

"Go home", Gabriel repeated. "This isn't a democracy; this is my town." He gently let her go, turned, and walked away.

Anna was left speechless. Silent. For a minute, she stood still, watching Gabriel move away.

"My Richard Gere has left", she thought.

"Damn him!" she hissed angrily.

"Who does he think he is, giving me orders?" she said aloud.

"He's the only one in this town who can legally do that. Either you play by his rules, or you move", Luka said in a casual tone.

"Let's hope he's not a psychopath", Amanda sarcastically remarked.

"Do you know how one becomes an alpha, Anna?" Luka asked.

Anna shook her head.

"An alpha is established through competition and domination..." Luka began.

"You mean a fight?" Amanda asked.

"Yes", Luka confirmed.

"Alphas must be challenged. Ultimately, only the strongest, most dominant, and intelligent male becomes the alpha", Luka explained.

"And can he be challenged at any time? Don't tell me those famous sports games of yours?"

"Nah, those are spars, although Gabriel remained undefeated there, and he didn't just fight with wolves", Luka replied with a smile.

"Unfortunately, Gabriel lost his parents early. He had to grow up quickly and take responsibility for the whole pack. That's why he's so good. Today, everyone submits to him."

"But I'm not one of your kind", Anna declared.

"You are..." Luka started, "I think you're something special, and you'll shake his world without him being aware of it", he laughed.

"Brad Pitt!" Amanda exclaimed. "He's more like Brad Pitt!"

"Come on, I'll take you home. You're not fit to drive, and you heard Gabriel; it's no longer safe for you to sit alone at the bar. The atmosphere is heating up. The only thing preventing these males from approaching you is Gabriel's scent and little old me. Look around, and you'll see you're the only woman in the bar."

"And you're our guardian angel?" Amanda asked.

"No, I'm Gabriel's beta and the owner of Green Garden."