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The Pack and the Unknown Plan

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Chapter 6: The Pack and The Unknown Plan

The night of Tyler's eighth birthday had a full moon and the alpha had been planning something big for him. As they both entered upon a clearing, the rest of the pack gathered around a huge bonfire. The air is filled with tension and excitement. Everything had been already prepared for Tyler's ritual. It was the perfect moment where he would turn for the first time during his first moon. It is the next step to be a part of the pack.

"Son," his father started speaking in his dominant voice, "Since it is your eighth birthday today day, it is the time where you learn of our ways. There is no going back. Even when you're still a pup and heir to be the next alpha, you must obey the pack laws."

"I'm ready, sir." Tyler's voice sounded a little timid and gulped.

"There's one thing that needs to be clear. Our kind doesn't change every full moon. We can change anytime we want, however if we do change in time of a full moon that is where we're at our strongest. You need to be cautious and alert once you've changed. It will take at least seven years to complete your training."

"Why seven?"

"Step one would be phasing, your first year will be the hardest and most painful. It would take many years to bear the pain when transforming. Step two is self control. Whether they are physical or emotional, you must control yourself. You may not like the terms sometimes, but I as your Alpha, you must do what I say. Understood?"

Tyler nodded, "Yes, Alpha."

"Step three," he continued, "You are aware that we are not only supernatural kind on this earth. They are called vampires. These creatures are our natural enemies. We both wear the same disguise. We look very human to others, but once we reveal our true nature to one another... All hell breaks loose. That's why your training will take so long. Carol," the Alpha called out to his wife who also happens to be his mate. "Begin the ritual."

Carol Lockwood hesitantly stepped out of the crowded pack and made her way to her husband and son. The rest of the pack stayed silent and all eyes focused on Tyler.

"Tyler," Carol's voice was strong yet firm. "As son and heir to Richard Lockwood's title as Alpha, do you accept the challenges in your years to come as a werewolf?" She quickly glanced at her mate. Her eyes begged her husband to stop Tyler's ritual, but he looked back at her with unbending eyes.

"I accept the challenges as son and heir to my Alpha, Richard Lockwood." Tyler knew the words he had to say. His mother had to force him to memorize this simple sentence much to her dismay.

The idea of Tyler becoming a werewolf at the age of eight seemed bizarre to some of the members of the pack. Although, it is an exception since the young pup is the only heir to Mayor Lockwood. The Alpha believed the earlier Tyler turned on his first moon, the stronger he will be once he grows up. After Carol and Tyler finished their parts in the ritual, Tyler saw four of his pack members bringing a body of a young girl into the clearing.

"Tyler," Richard spoke, catching his attention, "This girl is the final step in part of your ritual."

"Is she..." His voice faded.

"Dead? No, just unconscious. But she will be dead soon because you're going to have to kill her yourself."

Tyler's eyes widened with shock. He had no idea, no knowledge of killing an innocent person – especially, a female. Tyler wanted to become a werewolf. The gene ran through his ancestors' blood for centuries and just when he thought he could take the opportunity... His conscience got the best of him.