Alpha's search for his Luna

Chapter: An Invitation

Dun Medical College:One week since the full moon night.

It was 5:00 PM when Maya and Priyal finished their classes, their minds buzzing with the day’s lessons. Vyom was scheduled to come late due to a society event he was involved in, leaving the two of them to navigate the parking lot alone. Despite their initial reservations about using cars on campus, they had adapted to the convenience, especially after Maya’s pregnancy and their exposure to Dun pack members. The attention they drew from human students due to their wealth felt trivial in comparison to the safety a car provided.

As they approached their Honda City, Priyal’s instincts kicked in. She sensed two werewolves nearby. Both wore high ponytails; one was as tall as Priyal, clad in fitted jeans and a snug black kurti, while the other was slightly shorter, her deep blue eyes strikingly familiar.

One of them stepped closer to Maya. “Congratulations on your pup,” she said, her tone bordering on smug.

Priyal tensed, glancing around the parking area, which was bustling with students and other people. “I guess only one of you is pregnant,” the girl added, gesturing at Priyal’s heels.

The other girl handed Priyal a piece of paper. “Meet our Alpha,” she said with a feigned air of authority.

“She can stay, but you and the others have to come. Time and place are written.” The first one replied.Her attempt to sound intimidating fell flat in Priyal's eyes.

Before Priyal could respond, a familiar voice cut through the tension. “Priyal!” Anika, her classmate, shouted from across the parking lot, accompanied by Riya. “Wait! We want to talk to you two!”

In an instant, the two werewolves vanished, leaving Priyal and Maya standing bewildered.

“Who were those girls?” Riya asked, her curiosity piqued.

“Friends,” Priyal replied, unsure of how to categorize them.

“From our college?” Anika probed further.

“No,” Maya said quickly. “They’re sort of… neighbors.”

The confusion on Anika and Riya’s faces was evident. “Anyways, I’m inviting you to the college's annual fest next month”. Anika said, changing the subject, and giving her card invite.

Priyal recalled that Anika was part of the organizing team. “Free booze for you!” Riya exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Priyal tried to sound cheerful as she replied, “I’ll attend.” But Maya would have to decline, explaining she had plans to visit her aunt.

Riya raised an eyebrow at Maya. “But why can’t she go any other day?

"It’s her Aunt's birthday”I explained.

“Oh, okay,” Anika said, understanding dawning on her. “But you should definitely come.”

Priyal nodded, feeling a mix of excitement and trepidation about the upcoming fest.

Once the two girls left, Priyal and Maya settled into the car. Priyal unfolded the piece of paper the werewolves had given her. It was inscribed in an impressive cursive handwriting:

"The Hearts Café, Mall Road
8 PM, Tomorrow."

Pack house: Same day, at night.
Arav's POV:

I stood in the living room of the pack house, my eyes flickering between Misha and Kaya. Sarika, Ishaan’s mate, joined us, her posture radiating a subtle unease that caught my attention. She had always been a fighter, trained to handle uncomfortable situations, but even she seemed on edge today.
“Only one is pregnant,” Sarika stated, her voice sharp and decisive. Her analytical nature was evident; she was always quick to assess and report.

“And the other?” I asked, hoping to piece together the puzzle.

“She wore heels,” Misha replied, her brow furrowing.

“The pregnant one was scared as hell, but the other one looked unaffected,” Sarika added, frustration creeping into her tone. I admired her ability to read people, but I sensed her concern.
“You asked them to meet us, right?” I pressed, wanting to confirm we had communicated the urgency of the situation.

“I gave them the paper Tanishq wrote,” Misha said, recalling the encounter with a hint of regret.

“We were interrupted by some of their classmates. The conversation was cut short,” Misha explained, disappointment shadowing her features.

“But they will come for sure. The ‘not pregnant’ one looked confident,” Sarika asserted. I could see she was trying to maintain some level of assurance. If she believed they would show, I had no reason to doubt her judgment. Her instincts, honed from years of training, had rarely led her astray.

I couldn’t shake the nagging thought: if Sarika couldn’t intimidate them, were they truly as powerful as Advik had suggested? The idea lingered uncomfortably in the back of my mind.

“I could have gone,” Kaya said suddenly, her voice tinged with frustration.

“You are strong, but you’re also emotional,” I replied gently, my voice steady. “Especially when it’s about pups.” I knew this was a sensitive topic for her, and I didn’t want to push her further into frustration.

She opened her mouth to argue, but I shot her a look that conveyed my authority. I didn’t want to escalate matters in front of the others, especially not now. She sighed and quietly left for our room, the look on her face betraying her dissatisfaction.

“You should be a little patient with her,” Misha said softly, her tone soothing. “Plus, if possible, don’t mention me going to meet them. Samar is already annoyed with everyone, and he won’t like it.”

“You should be a little patient with her,” Misha said softly, her tone soothing. “Plus, if possible, don’t mention me going to meet them. Samar is already annoyed with everyone, and he won’t like it.”

I nodded, fully aware of the tension that Samar could bring. His temper was short, and I didn’t want to add more fuel to fire. He was particularly protective of his mate.

Once Misha excused herself, Sarika remained, her expression shifting to one of deep contemplation. “I noticed something,” she said, drawing my full attention.

“What is it?” I asked, intrigued.

“They have no scent,” Sarika stated, her voice steady.

“We know that already,” I replied.

“It’s not only that,” she continued, her brow furrowing. “They could feel our scents when we were too close to them. Whatever they are using makes it difficult for them to sense other wolves too.”

Her words hung in the air, a revelation that felt significant. I made a mental note to tell Tanishq first thing in the morning. This was critical information we couldn't afford to overlook.

Sarika nodded, understanding the need to move quickly.

Arav now had to confront the issue of his upset mate. He needed to resolve the situation with the outsiders so they could redirect their focus toward the more pressing challenge of finding a Luna for Tanishq and the pack.