The Elusive Bond

A New Meeting

 Alpha Atticus Joins

The early morning sunlight filtered through the windows of the Little Palace as Amira and Aleksander prepared for the Alpha meeting. There was an air of anticipation surrounding this particular gathering—Alpha Atticus, one of Aleksander's oldest and most trusted friends, would be joining the meeting. It had been a while since the two had seen each other, and Aleksander was eager to introduce Amira to him.

As they were preparing to leave, young Anna, dressed in a cute blue dress, stood at their side, her wide eyes filled with curiosity. She had become increasingly attached to both Aleksander and Amira, forming an inseparable bond. But despite wanting to go with them, she knew this meeting wasn't one for little ones.

"You'll stay with Aurelia today, Anna," Aleksander said, bending down to her level. His tone was gentle, though firm, knowing it might be hard for her to understand. "When we get back, we'll spend time with you."

Anna looked between the two of them, her lower lip jutting out just slightly in a pout. "But you won't be long, right?"

Amira crouched down beside Aleksander, offering the little girl a comforting smile. "We won't be gone for too long. And when we get back, we'll have a lot of fun together, okay?"

Anna hesitated before nodding, her pout still evident but her spirits lifting slightly. "Okay... I'll wait."

Aleksander kissed the top of her head, then stood. With a final glance back, they left Anna in Aurelia's care and headed to the meeting.

The Arrival

As they arrived at the meeting location, the familiar sight of Alphas gathering came into view. The tension that often lingered in the air at these gatherings was absent today, at least for Aleksander. This time, there was the added excitement of seeing an old friend again.

Alpha Atticus was already present, standing tall among the group of Alphas, his long dark hair brushing against his shoulders. His commanding presence was unmistakable. But when he saw Aleksander approaching, his stern expression melted into a wide grin.

"Aleksander!" Atticus called out, his deep voice booming as he crossed the room in long strides. He clasped Aleksander's forearm in a firm handshake, pulling him into a brief, brotherly embrace. "It's been far too long, old friend."

Aleksander returned the gesture, a smile tugging at his lips. "Atticus. Good to see you again. How's the pack holding up?"

Atticus chuckled, his eyes gleaming with humor. "Same as always—chaos. You know how it is." He then turned his attention to Amira, his gaze filled with curiosity and something akin to respect. "And this... this must be the infamous Alpha Luna I've heard so much about."

Amira smiled politely, extending her hand. "Amira Silina. I've heard good things about you, Alpha Atticus."

Atticus took her hand, his grip firm yet respectful, his eyes assessing her briefly before he broke into another smile. "I've heard even better things about you, Amira. Word travels fast. I heard you took down Hakon?"

Amira's smile widened slightly. "He needed to be reminded of his place."

Atticus laughed, the sound deep and hearty. "I knew there was a reason Aleksander kept you close. That man's been riding high on his throne for too long."

Aleksander, watching the interaction with pride, spoke up. "She's more than just my Luna, Atticus. She's my elusive white wolf."

For a moment, the room fell silent as Atticus processed this revelation. His eyes widened slightly as he looked between Aleksander and Amira. "Your white wolf? So, this is your second chance mate?"