Alpha King Greyson

The Library

I moseyed around the castle, admiring the art and different décor that scattered the walls. I followed the art, somehow winding up in the library. It was small but cosy like. An unlit fireplace sat unused at the back with dusty chairs surrounding it. The book shelves were even dustier, the room abandoned for quite some time. I liked this room, it had a different feel to it than the rest of the castle. I looked around for something to dust with and found some supplies in a small cabinet tucked away in the corner. I went to work, being careful not to damage anything while I was in my zone. Several hours later I finished, satisfied with my work. I may be a princess but my mother had made sure I knew how to be clean and organized. 

I browsed the shelves, looking for a book. Its not that I didn't like to read, I just never found time to stop by the library. Now was the perfect time to relax with a good book. I found a book called "All about werewolves" tucked away in a corner. I blew the dust off the ends and curled up in a chair. 

I looked through the glossary, picking a chapter called "Anatomy and Breeding". I flipped though, curious as to what I would find. 

"Werewolf temperatures fluctuate between 100 and 105 degrees. This depends on the gender and rank of the wolf. When transformed, temperatures drop to the mid 90s also depending on the wolf." 

Well that explains why Greyson was so hot all the time. Though I was always freezing so it worked out. I skimmed over some paragraphs. Oh, Alpha male. Here we go.

"An Alpha male's body evolves to become the strongest of the pack. Several feature are enhanced, such as strength, size, and agility. These traits allow the Alpha to dominate any member of their pack, including the Luna."

Well that's shitty, I thought. What if the alpha became crazy or something? It would be up to the Luna to take control of the pack. I hadn't really thought about becoming a leader. Not just becoming mated to Greyson, but leading the pack as well. It was a big responsibility. Sure, I was a princess but I wasn't expected to rule till my mother passed the crown to me. Which considering she was young, only 300, I had several hundred years to go. I quickly skimmed through pages, spotting birthing.

Werewolves can birth litters, up to five pups at a time. Pregnancy can only occur if both female and male are consenting with bearing a child in mind. Gestation time is 6 months and during that time the female is unable to transform. Werewolves are remarkably fertile, with cycles lasting 2 months each, or 60 days. During the cycle, a mated female will experience heat, in which her body must join with her mate to relieve these hormonal sensations. Heat can last up to a week and even less for an unmated female with fewer side effects.

Up to five? That seemed crazy. I don't think I would even want that many kids, especially all at once. I hope Greyson didn't want kids anytime soon. When we mated, would I become a wolf? Some type of hybrid or would I be that same as I am now? Being a werewolf seemed to hold some advantages, but also some crazy disadvantages. Heat? The book didn't really go into explanation of that term. Glancing out the window, I realized the sun had gone down. I needed to get back to my room and get ready to meet with Greyson. I stuffed the book under my arm and wandered back to my room.

I put the book in my bedside table in case I wanted to read some more later. Stretching my aching shoulders, probably from cleaning, I headed into the washroom. I rang the bell to let the maids know I was ready for a bath. They came quickly and filled the tub up with warm water and helped me undress. I thanked them and sank into the bath. I had chosen a lavender salt to soak in and the smell helped me unwind. After scrubbing my whole body I carefully stepped out and wrapped myself in a towel. I opened the door to my bedroom and gasped. Greyson was standing there, grinning.