Alpha Adrianno

8. Run

chapter eight || run
Taylah's POV

The party has been going for almost an hour now and my poor feet have started aching. I wiggled my toes in my uncomfortable shoes and wondered if I should go swap them for flats.

I looked up and spotted an empty seat and made my way over before anyone else could. I sat down and immediately started undoing the straps to the stupid heels. Once both heels were off, I grabbed them and stood up, feeling an immediate relief. I sighed and placed my heels under the table, since my room is too far to get to from here.

I should have just worn flats.

"Already? I thought you'd last at least a little longer than that," a voice teased.

I whipped around, only to come face to a young boy.

"Oh crabs, that was rude," he said, slapping his hands over his mouth with wide eyes.

"Hey, it's okay. Personally so did I," I smiled at him kindly.

The boy dropped his hands from his mouth and sent me a small smile.

"I'm Daniel," he chirped, reaching his hand out.

"Taylah," I replied, reaching out and shaking his hand.

"How does it feel to be a part of the ThunderRaven Pack?"

Daniel was quite good looking for such a young kid, I'd guess he's about twelve. He had thick, chocolate brown hair that swept across his forehead, paired with similar dark brown eyes that shone with happiness. He was also pretty tall, about my height and quite lean. He looked familiar but I couldn't figure out why. I've probably seen him around the pack house somewhere.

"Um, it's good, I guess. It's only been an hour," I shrugged, wringing my hands together.

To be frank, I don't feel anything. It's only been an hour and if I do say so myself, apart from the constant pull to the pack, I feel pretty much the same.

"Daniel, your father has requested you. He said to wait up in your room," an old lady announced, walking over to us.

Daniel nodded at the lady, who walked off into the kitchen.

"Thats cool. I guess I better get going, bed time calls," he whined, "goodnight Taylah."

"Goodnight."

He walked off with a smile, most probably to go find his father.

I shrugged and turned back around to sit down once again. Just as I was about to sit, I heard my name being called.

"Are you ready?" Eden asked, bounced her way up to me.

My brows furrowed in confusion. Ready for what? And why did she look so happy?

"For what?" I questioned.

"The run! Your first run with your new pack!" She exclaimed. "It's a tradition for every new member."

"Oh," I nodded slowly, "That's a thing?"

Eden pulled a face at my obvious question and shook her head slowly.

"Duh! Come on, Ryder will explain it all to you!"

I nodded my head and quickly followed behind her as she raced to find her beloved mate.

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"Okay? Do you understand?"

I nodded my head in understanding and Beta Ryder sent me an encouraging smile and slowly guided me to the large group of people.

"We will be starting soon, so be prepared," he warned.