Chapter 6 Six

(Earlier years contd.)In the end Tyler was not caught, which he was extremely careful for because of all the lecture his father would make him go through about waiting for one's mate.It was finally a day to Tyler's coronation as the Alpha of his pack.

The pack was full of merriment, decorations and mild partying as it was the Eve's day.Luna Dennis was in charge of the planning and she made sure to put each and everyone to work."You! Grant, I want you to take this to the basement, it is not to be touched until tomorrow." She pointed at the crate of beer that was sitting in the yard."Okay Luna." Grant rushed forward to do her Luna's budding.Tyler watched from his room how everyone ran around the yard just to make his day and coronation go great.Just then, Isabella walked in, "Are you alright Tyler?" She noticed his mood.When he faked a smile and nodded in return, she knew right there and then that something was wrong.Isabella sat down next to Tyler on the bed. "You don't have to put on a brave face for me, Tyler. I can sense when something is wrong." She placed a hand on his shoulder, giving him a reassuring squeeze.Tyler sighed heavily, "It's just that...I don't know if I'm ready for all of this. Being an Alpha comes with so much responsibility and I'm not sure if I can handle it all."Isabella smiled softly, "Tyler, you have been preparing for this your entire life. You are more than ready to lead this pack and be their Alpha. You have the support of everyone here, including me."Tyler looked at Isabella, his heart swelling with gratitude. She was his rock, his anchor, and he knew he could always count on her.Seeing the look he was giving her, she knew there was more to say.Isabella moved closer and placed a hand on his shoulder, "Tyler, talk to me. You know you can tell me anything."Tyler sighed, "It's just that...I never asked for any of this. Being the Alpha was never something I wanted. It was just thrust upon me because of my bloodline."Isabella nodded, "I understand. But you're not alone in this. You have your pack to support you, including me."Tyler looked at her and saw the genuine concern in her eyes, "Thanks, Isabella. I appreciate it."Just then, Luna Dennis burst into the room, "Tyler! You need to get ready, the coronation is about to begin!"Tyler stood up and straightened his jacket, "Alright, let's get this over with."As he made his way to the yard, he couldn't help but feel a sense of dread in his stomach. He knew that being the Alpha wasn't just about partying and celebrations. It came with a great responsibility, one that he wasn't sure he was ready for.When he reached the yard, Tyler saw the entire pack gathered around a makeshift stage that had been set up for his coronation. Luna Dennis stood at the edge of the stage, ready to introduce him."Pack members!" Luna's voice boomed through the yard. "Today is a great day for our pack. We are gathered here to witness the coronation of our new Alpha, Tyler!"The pack erupted into cheers and applause, and Tyler felt the weight of their expectations bearing down on him.As he made his way to the stage, Tyler tried to put on a brave face, but his palms were sweating and his heart was pounding.Luna Dennis handed Tyler the ceremonial wolf cloak, and he draped it over his shoulders. The pack fell silent as Luna continued the ceremony."Tyler, do you swear to uphold the laws of our pack and protect our members at all costs?""I do," Tyler replied, his voice firm.He could see the excitement in the pack eyes, and it made him even more nervous.Luna Dennis stepped forward, holding a crown in her hands. "Tyler, it is time for your coronation. Are you ready to accept the mantle of Alpha?"Tyler took a deep breath and nodded, "I am."Luna placed the crown on his head and the pack erupted in cheers. Tyler felt the weight of the crown on his head, a physical reminder of the responsibility that was now his.As the celebrations continued into the night, Tyler's thoughts wandered to his future as Alpha. He knew that he had a lot to learn, but he was determined to do his best for his pack.He looked over at Isabella, who was laughing and talking with a pack member and he couldn't take his eyes off if her.He thought to himself, "Could it be?" Not wanting to get ahead of himself, after the crowning, he went towards the drinks with the intention of drinking his feelings away until the right time to chose a mate if the Goddess didn't choose for him.Tyler knew it was wrong, but he drank to the brim, till he could no longer feel his fingers. He was at least thankful that Isabella was the one to catch him."Tyler! What do you think you're doing?" She asked, her tone full of reprimanding."I'm the alpha now, you can't question me." He slurred his words.Isabella simple shook her head and helped him up to his room."You're the prettiest." He cheered in his drunk state making Isabella's heart beat faster.Tyler held Isabella's face as she helped him into bed, looking straight into her eyes, he spoke."Isabella?"She hummed, indicating she was listening to him. She was already lost in his hazel eyes. The begged to be loved and Isabella couldn't deny him anything at that moment."I wish you will be my mate." He stated.Without thinking, Isabella replied, "Me too, Tyler."Once again, she wished she has a lovely mate, someone she loved truly and gets the same I'm return.She could only wish though, but if only she knew.