The Royal Alpha

Chapter 4 (Fenris POV)

FENRIS

"Good morning, warriors. I have called this meeting to inform you that we are receiving 6 new and probably the last generation of young wolves who will begin their warrior training from tomorrow. I expect you all to behave appropriately with these pups as they are new in this school and it's rules, so no bullying around. Is that clear?" instructs Elder Aamruq to us apprentices.

"Yes Sir," we all reply together in a military like tone.

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"What do you think about these trainees?" asks my best friend Connor, sulking, and I know why he is asking about the trainees.

"You will know if you are going to find your mate, Lupe. According to what elder Raoul said our wolves recognise the presence of our mate before us. So, if your mate is one of these trainees, then your wolf must have definitely been anxious. Is it?" I ask him.

"I don't know. My wolf is always sulking nowadays. Everybody here says that the number of mating has decreased due to lack of new births. I have started thinking that my mate is not born yet," exclaims Connor which makes me laugh.

Connor hits me on my head and walks ahead muttering about how I don't care if I'll find my mate or not.

I sense my mentor, Elder Raoul behind me and let Connor go ahead to face what the elder wants to ask me.

"Hello Fenris. Do you think your mate is one of these young trainees?" asks Elder Raoul being direct. I like that elder Raoul doesn't speak in riddles. There are many riddles in my life and this elder knows it thus, always comes straight to the point in a conversation with me.

"I haven't thought about finding my mate, Elder. I am anyway an outsider in my own pack. Not knowing about my heritage is a very huge disadvantage in a world were a person's abilities are judged on the basis of their ancestors' lives." I reply back knowing very well that the Elder will understand my insecurity.

"I want you to understand this very well, Fenris, that if you are not with your mate today then the only reason for this would be that you both are not ready to take on the life of a mated wolf," says Elder Raoul.

"How are you so sure that I have a mate?" I ask him.

"Trust me pup. I know. There is a reason why I chose you as my apprentice against your wish to return to your "pack lands" and serve as a sentinel," replies the elder sardonically with a raised eyebrow while mentioning my pack lands.

"Alpha Zacharias and Luna Valentina are the best alphas. No one would have adopted a wolf pup of unknown heritage knowing that he might be a rogue's son," I reply, gritting my teeth, trying to control my anger.

"Control your wolf instincts pup. Zacharias and his mate might be good alphas but they are not your alphas. You do not know your heritage that's why you bow down to them. You don't try to find answers regarding your heritage fearing that you may be some rogues' son," chastises Elder Raoul effectively silencing my suppressed growls.

"I apologise for my outburst Elder Raoul. May I leave?" I ask him not wanting to dwell on this topic anymore.

"Do not be upset Fenris, you have taken the decision to serve as a sentinel in your pack because you think that the Alphas have indebted you by adopting you in to the pack. If you ever want to know about your lineage, wolf, you should prepare yourself to listen till the end of the story. Can you do that?" asks elder Raoul.

"Why don't you tell me now then? I want to know. Who are my birth parents?" I ask.

"You are not ready yet, pup. Control your anger. It will help you deal with the storm approaching you in the near future," replies the Elder while shaking his head.