Sweet Revenge (Newly Revised!)

2. May 2005

"They're coming! They're coming!"

Wolves from the entire pack were gathered around growling and crying out in pure excitement as their famous royal family was approaching. Every few years, the High Alphas of the royal family would make a trek across the territories to be accompanied by a select few in a royal hunt. Afterward, there was a huge feast and celebration that lasted the whole day and night.

Hugo had waited for five long years for this exact moment. The day he would finally see the beautiful alpha of his dreams. He would once and for all know what she looked like. He could hardly sit still next to all the other pups his age. Hugo had pushed his way to the front of the pack, but he tried to avoid Zed since his teasing had only gotten worse over the years.

"Elder, who will be the wolf to join in the royal hunt?" Zed asked for the millionth time that year. His light eyes glared at Hugo who had his head down trying to ignore the sound of his growling stomach. He was having to skip meals to make his food last since Zed had kept his promise. The older wolves would not allow Hugo to eat with the rest of the pack because he was not born into the Red Moon.

"Well Zed, alpha Kane will announce the lucky wolf who will assist High Alpha Bandit and his family." The older wolf responded, letting out an audible sigh. She had always had a crush on Alpha Bandit, but she had become an elder at such a young age that she never had a chance to impress him much like all the other single females of the pack. She shook her head free of the intruding thought and focused on the pups instead.

"And what will we hunt?" Hugo asked quietly. "Will there be enough for everyone?"

"What do you care? You won't be joining the hunt." Zed shoved Hugo down into the dirt. "Besides, you have to eat in that shit hole you call a den."

"Zed, enough." The she-wolf growled. She could not take any more years of poor Hugo being tortured by his pack mates. "Leave Hugo alone. You may be the beta's son, but you are just a terrible pup."

At that time, a loud howl followed by a chorus of howls rang out.

"They're here! The royal family has arrived!" All the pups shout completely forgetting that their elder had insulted Zed.

Everyone rushed out of the den to catch a glimpse of the royal family. Hugo ran to keep up with the rest of the pups and managed to squeeze through the crowd to see the High Alphas.

In front leading the small parade was High Alpha Bandit. He was a large wolf with a black topcoat and white underbelly. His eyes were a light green color and all the females drooled over him. The males envied his high status but once seeing his mate they denied any of their jealousy. Right behind him and snarling at the females was his mate, High Alpha Minx. Her fur was a slate grey, and her eyes were a stunning bright yellow. It was hard to look her in the eyes for very long. It was as if her very gaze had the power to paralyze anyone who dared to stare her down, everyone except Bandit. Trailing behind them were their two pups. Alpha Prince Boxer and the new Alpha Princess.

Prince Boxer was a replica of his mother except smaller in size. And the princess... Hugo could not believe his eyes. As soon as he laid his eyes on her he just knew, she was going to change his life forever. A warm feeling of want and need began to simmer in his belly as he watched her walk past the crowd.

Her fur was pitch black and her eyes... Hugo saw that her eyes were black, but they shone so bright he could see the night sky full of stars in them. He stared for what felt like hours as they sank him further into that warm sensation. Hugo gasped for air as he shook himself of the feelings.

"Beautiful..." Hugo whispered. As he said it, he saw the princess's ears twitch in his direction, but she kept her head down to avoid eye contact with anyone.