Cynefin

DIX!

When I got home, I immediately rushed to take a shower and dressed in something comfortable. The pack is waiting for me outside.

When I get outside the pack stares at me with wonder in their eyes. I clear my throat, trying not to cry.

"As you guys know, I'm of age to find my mate and run the pack. At the ball tonight, I will announce that I am Alpha Alex. I ask of you to please be very cautious tonight as things might not go perfectly. Please keep hope. After I announce myself as alpha, we might have to deal with a lot of unwanted hate and attention."

Luke, who was right behind me, walk to stand in front of the pack looking at me. He nods.

"We accept your request and we accept you, Alpha Alex." he bows slightly and the pack follows.

My powerful wolf, who was hidden, slowly emerges. I don't shift as I can control my wolf, although I feel my hair growing a bit faster, my senses becoming more vibrant and my emotions are a lot controlled.

I smile, welcoming my wolf and the fact that my pack adores me and respects me. The pack rises slowly, gasps escaping some lips as they finally look up at me. Luke walk towards me and opens the door for me, time to get ready for the ball I guess.

Luke closes the door behind me and hand me a small hand mirror. Confused yet curious, I look at myself. My hair is pure white, the dyed black completely gone, my features seem more defined and my skin seems to be glowing. I stare at my eyes. My eyes were once a nice hazelnut brown, but it changed to a very piercing green. 

I look at Luke, finally seeing this outline of a wolf around him. His wolf. I cannot think about anything, except one thing. Run!

Luckily Luke knows me well and leads me to the back door. Once we were outside, my wolf takes control and shifts into a white wolf. Luke runs his hands along my fur, before shifting into his black wolf.

"You look beautiful, Alpha Alex. We are lucky to have you." 

With that said, my wolf speeds of into the woods, Luke following close.

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After our run, Luke and I got back, shower and got ready for the ball. 

I slip into my dress and then put on my high heels. Martha knocks on my door before entering. We don't speak as she curls my hair and does my make up. I am thankful for her, although my wolf helps me control my emotions, we both are bundle of nerves and do not have a steady hand for such detail works.

"Alpha Alex, you are beautiful and amazing and I am proud to be part of your pack." Martha kisses my forehead before leaving me be. The last time I'll sleep in this room. As an Alpha I must sleep in the Pack house, therefore leaving all my comfort here.

I sigh and decided to go down. I see Luke standing at the bottom of the stairs. He looks at me with love in his eyes. When I reach him, he wraps his arms around me, hugging me for the last time.

"If I may, Alexis, I am officially unofficially breaking up with you and also you look stunning."

I smile and thank him softly. He lets me go and offers me his arm, which I accept. The front door opens, showing my pack standing outside, holding candles. I nearly fall the down the stairs with excitement. I hug two very important people. My parents. I haven't seen them since I become Alpha.

Holding onto the people that created me, I hear them whispering sweet nothings and encouraging words. Luke pulls me out of their embrace. I see my parents wiping away their tears. I wish I could cry with them.

They move aside as each member of The Guard brings a candle forward. I blow out ever single candle. Kevin is first to break the little ritual and hugs me tightly. 

"As Alpha Alex blew out her last candle, I wished for hope and luck and joy for us and for her. I know Alpha Alex made a wish with every candle she blew out. We wish her luck on her finding her mate and finally stepping up to be alpha. Please make way for our gorgeous Alpha Alex."

The pack splits and makes a little path for me to the car. I walk down the little path, Luke trailing not far behind. We get in the car and we drive off to the ball.