THE ALPHA'S SOULMATE
( Accept me my mate)
EPISODE ONE
THEME: Bumblebee
"Bumblebee! Breakfast is ready!" I heard my dad's voice behind my bedroom door. "I'll be right out dad!" I screamed as I wore my last piece of clothing. "Okay! I'll be waiting Bumblebee!" he said. I ran a comb through my hair quickly and packed it up in a bun. Bumblebee? Wondering what that means? Well you might find it funny if I tell you. But I will anyways. Bumblebee is a large bee. He likes calling me Bumblebee because he thinks I'm so sweet like a honey from a bee. And he also mentioned something about me bringing peace to our Pack. I don't know too much, but I was born at war times, a time when there had been a Great War between our pack and two other packs. It was a fight for territories and who would be the strongest Pack in the country. But the war ended as soon as I was born, making our own Pack the second strongest werewolf pack in the country. Blah! Blah! Blah! Argh! I hate war stories! I am Avery Lance, the last child out of four. And I am a werewolf . The voice you heard earlier belonged to Alpha Lance. He is the leader of Moonlight Pack. And he is basically the strongest in the Pack. I moved out of my room and motioned towards the dining section of our enormous Pack House. I was welcomed by the smell of cinnamon toast in the air. "Good morning mom." I hugged my mom and she placed a kiss on my hair. "How was your night?" she asked. "Fine mom," I said with a bright smile. My mom's name is Elizabeth Lance, the main woman of the house. She is the Luna of Moonlight Pack. "Good morning family!" I greeted everyone seated at the long table cheerfully. "What took you so long Avery?!" James growled. "Don't start on me James. It's pretty early to start fighting and I don't have any strength for that." I rolled my eyes before settling in a chair. The long table was laden with all kinds of food. But I'm gonna settle for the toast. James is my brother. The third child. He's just three years older than I am. We are always fighting like a cat and mouse. And sometimes I feel he doesn't like me. Why do I have this kind of feeling? James is jealous dad loves and cares for me better than he ever did to him or any of my siblings. He always bullied me and loved to play his silly and scary pranks that would make me freak out. I was so afraid of James when I was little. But not anymore. I'm old and strong enough to look him straight in his eyes and confront him. "Don't pay attention to him Bumblebee," my dad said. I stuck out my tongue at James. "You should learn how to defend yourself Bumblebee," James scoffed. "I can defend myself James Lance. Remember I beat you up in the fist fight," I said. He laughed. "That's because I let you win on purpose. I didn't want you to cry in dad's arms just like you did when I defeated you in the hunting game," he reminded me with smirk on his face. "That's not true!" I gasped. "What-?" He was interrupted by a Juan. "Please James let us enjoy our breakfast and head out to our daily activities." James bit his lowerlip as we exchanged stern glances. Juan Lance is the first child. He is next in line to lead the Moonlight Pack. My dad already gave him the Alpha title at a tender age of nine. Not because he lost his mate but he gave him the title so no one would try to raid our Pack whenever he was far away from home. Juan is gentle and cool but strict in some ways. He is overprotective when it concerns his family and Pack affairs. But he loves me the most and that's why I love him too! "Hey! Stop the Stern Glance Contest right now!" Aubrey growled angrily, making everyone at the table jump a bit. "Sorry mom, dad," she apologized. "Don't you guys get tired of fighting?" she huffed. "It's her fault," James said. And I shook my head. "That's enough James!" She smacked his head. "Aish! That hurts!" He rubbed his head. "Serves you right" I mouthed and he eyed me. "Now eat up," Aubrey instructed. I picked up my fork to eat my food, satisfied that she had smacked James. Aubrey? Who is she? Aubrey is the second child. My only sister. She's married to Donald who had been declared a Beta to Juan when he becomes the main Alpha of Moonlight Pack. A Beta is the assistant leader. But of course not as strong as the Alpha and must give respect to the Alpha. Aubery has two children. A boy and a girl-Caleb who is four and Caroline who is just one. Caroline is one of the cutest babies I have ever seen and she's so adorable whenever she's drools and tries to play with your thumb. We ate in silence for several minutes before dad spoke up. "Juan what's the update on our contract with Blackmoon Pack?" Juan cleared his throat. "I and Donald are still working on it. They haven't responded to the last note we sent to them." "Something that has to do with Alex?" Dad asked and Juan shrugged. "I don't really know dad." "It's obvious Alpha Alex doesn't want any relationship with our Pack," James said. "I think Alpha Alex still sees us as an enemy and not an ally," Aubrey said. "But we need his help. I really don't know why he's refusing to sign the contract and help my Pack," Dad mumbled. I looked up at him. Anger was clear in his expression. "Why do you need the Blackmoon's help?" I asked with a raised eyebrow. My mom reached out and place her hand on dad's to calm him down when he clenched his fist. "What's wrong with our pack?" I prodded. There was no response. Then I knew something was wrong when no one said anything. They all fixed their gazes on their plates. I watched my dad relaxed a bit and his expression softened. "Dad-" He interrupted me. "Our pack is fine." A half smile displayed on his lips. I wasn't going to buy his response. I mean, I know they are all hiding something from me! Something that has to do with our Pack! "Dad," I called him again. "Bumblebee it's not something you should be concerned about. And our Pack is fine." His response was too sharp and immediate. And I knew there was no arguing with him. I wouldn't dare pester him about it. So I let things slide. "I'm full." He pushed back his chair backwards and stood up to leave. "I'm joining you honey." Mom followed him. I breathed out heavily. "Can anyone please tell me what's going on here?" There was no response again. "Hello, why did you send a note to the Blackmoon pack?" I asked Juan but he didn't answer. He pretended to be busy with his phone. "You? I know you know something about it," I turned to face Aubrey but she avoided my gaze. I sighed in disappointment. I knew asking James won't favor me. He would end up saying bad words to me for not knowing anything about our Pack. Hey! Whose fault is that? Everyone's-Dad's, Mom's, Juan's, Aubrey's and James'! And not my fault!
THE ALPHA'S SOULMATE
(Accept me my mate)
EPISODE TWO
THEME: Pack Affairs
I had been interested in Pack affairs since I was little but they wouldn't allow me close to it. Dad thinks I'm too young. Juan says running the Pack or a portion of it would stress me out. Mom wants me to stay at home and learn how to be a good mama for the future. James says Pack affairs belonged to the males. Aubrey says I'm a sweet innocent girl who needs nurturing and proper care. She thinks interfering in the Pack affairs would taint my innocent image and corrupt my clean heart. And so she always drags along with her to some silly dancing classes. Or she persuades me to help her take care of my little nephews while she's dancing! Argh! So annoying! No one sees me as a twenty-one-year-old! I don't want to be a sweet innocent girl! "I can help you kiddo," James said. I slapped his hand away when he placed it on my head. "What do you have to say?" I asked. "I can tell you what you wanna know," James said and I eyed him suspiciously. I don't trust this guy! "I'm damn serious kiddo." He gave me a wink. "Okay tell me," I said. "So since you wanna know about the Blackmoon Pack-" James was interrupted by a loud growl. My head snapped to look at Juan who was now on his feet. Aubrey glared at James too. "Don't you dare tell her about it!" Juan said sternly. "And what's it about the Blackmoon Pack that you guys don't want me to know?" I grumbled, "Come on Juan I'm a part of this family! And so I deserve to know everything about our Pack too!" I threw my hands up in frustration. "It's true you are a part of this family, but there are some things you shouldn't know too," Juan said before walking away. "Why don't you just read some books in the Library. Mom ordered for some magical books. And I'm sure you'll find them interesting. Definitely," Aubrey said. "That's innocent enough," James chuckled. Fury crashed over me and I balled my fists. Aubrey walked away too. I tried to control my inner wolf from taking over. I shut my eyes, feeling frustrated as I almost failed at controlling my wolf. "Relax! Relax! Avery! Look at me!" James said. I reopened my eyes only to see him close to me. He placed a finger on his lips. "I'll tell you what's going on around here," he said In a lightt whisper. And I relaxed. Thank goodness someone decided to help even though he wasn't my favourite. "Are you sure?" I asked. "Yes, but in exchange for something else" He winked. I knew it! I knew it! Believe me, I saw that coming! I should expect a condition whenever it comes to James. He would never help you without asking for something in return. James words are: "Life is give and take." You don't need to tell me, I know he's crazy. "What do you want?" I huffed. I really wanted to know about the contract between our Pack and Blackmoon. Blackmoon? Why Blackmoon of all packs? That's weird! Dad never liked that pack one bit! Why? Blackmoon Pack became the strongest pack in the country. And dad wasn't really happy about it because he had always wanted his pack to be the strongest. So why is he asking the Blackmoon Alpha for help? "I'll tell you everything once you agree to do what I want. Is that a deal?" he said. I nodded. "What do you want James?" I asked. "I made reservations at the biggest opening of a club in town, so I want you to come with me," he said. My eyes widened in shock. To be honest, I wasn't expecting such hit from him. I thought he would ask me to clean up his room, or do his laundry, or polish his shoes like he used to anytime. I was desperate to know something others in the house knew. "I have planned everything Avery!" He smirked as he rubbed his palms together. "Why are you asking me to go to club with you? I thought you were against me clubbing James," I said, surprise in my tone. Yeah! James was never in support of me clubbing and hanging out with friends! Something that has to do with being 'a sweet innocent girl'. And dad would always turn me down anytime I made such request. "Yes, I was against it but not anymore. I mean, look at you! You're twenty-one! Big and old enough to club with friends!" James exclaimed in an unusual tone. I shook my head slowly. He was lying! "Spill it out James," I said and his false smile dropped and was replaced with a serious face. "Okay... you got me kiddo," he mumbled. "The thing is...few days ago I made the plan to hang out with my friends but Cole called up yesterday and said he couldn't make it. And I don't wanna waste his reservation! I paid a huge amount of money to get the tickets!" James explained. Anyways I was right! I knew he wouldn't let me go to club on a normal day. "So you want me to be Cole?" I asked. "Yes." He nodded. "But James, I can't take up another person's identity. It's illegal," I reminded. "Don't worry I'll have them change the name, age and gender. Is that okay?" he asked. "Better. So when is the opening?" "Tonight!" He exclaimed. "What?" I gaped at him. "You heard me Avery." He gritted his teeth. "What about Dad?" I asked. "Don't worry I'll talk to him." James winked again. I'm sure he knows how to talk dad into allowing me go to a club with him. "Okay I'll come with you but you have to tell me about the Blackmoon Pack and everything on our way to the club. Deal or no deal?" I asked. "Deal Kiddo." He grinned. The maids came around to clean up the table. I expected James to leave too but he didn't. Instead he leaned forward with a sly smile on his lips. "How about I hook you up tonight?" He said. And I gave him a deep frown. "Come on Avery! It would be fun to have someone by your side too. I'm going there with Ava," he said. Ava was his mate. I shook my head. "No hook-ups James!" I pointed out. "So how about getting laid too?" he teased. James knew that I didn't like hearing such words like finding a soulmate, having boyfriends, or getting laid. I hate those craps! I was never interested in romantic relationships because I have better things to think about. "I can find the perfect guy for the night," he teased again. "James you're disgusting!" I rolled my eyes before walking away. His laughter echoed in the large room. "I'll pick you up by 8:00pm! And we aren't coming back home until midnight! Even if dad calls me to bring you home, I won't pick up his call!" he shouted. "Whatever, stupid," I replied. "Did you just call me stupid?" he asked. I motioned towards the library. "Get to work James!" I screamed at him. He laughed again. "See ya later kiddo!" I inhaled deeply at the smell of fresh books in the library. I love reading books. Magical and adventurous books are my favorite. And I don't think it's a bad idea to follow Aubrey's advice of reading books. I don't need to worry about anything or be angry at anyone because James would tell me everything at night. I picked up the first book that caught my eyes and it turned out to be my favourite.
THE ALPHA'S SOULMATE
(Accept me my mate)
EPISODE THREE
THEME: A reserved club
AVERY'S POV
The drive to the club was cool. James fulfilled his part of the deal before we dropped by at Ava's home. Our Pack was fine but dad just wanted to partner with Blackmoon Pack to make our Pack better. James didn't say much and I knew he was hiding something from me. Maybe it's something I shouldn't really know, or concern myself about, so I dropped the topic. We finally reached the club after picking up two of Ava's friends too. "Let's have some fun kiddo!" James handed me a ticket with my name on it. There was a long queue outside the new club. "When are we going in James? Seriously? This would take a while," I grumbled and rolled my eyes. "Relax Avery, remember I am James Lance." He continued walking and we all followed him. He stopped when he got to the entrance. "Hi, I am James Lance" He shook hands with one of the bouncers at the door. "Hey Man! Good to see you again!" the bouncer exclaimed. Sounds like he knows Lance. "Can I go in?" James asked. "The inside is full Lance," he replied. "I have my VVIP tickets!" James gave him his ticket and the bouncer examined it while the other two bouncers checked our tickets. "I have no idea if that section is filled up," the bouncer said. "I don't really mind. I'd rather go in with my girls now," James said. The bouncer gaze dropped on Shea, one of Ava's friends. His eyes did a slow crawl on her. Oh my goodness! I could sense him undressing her with his eyes. James leaned forward and said to him. "You can have her man." He chuckled. Geez! My brother is so annoying! How can he say such words? Shea should be the one to decide if she wants him or not! Holy shit! It seems Shea was interested in the bouncer! I rolled my eyes when she tucked her number into his pocket and gave him a quick kiss on his lips! Ewww! "You can go in Lance." The bouncer smiled. "Thank you!" James grabbed my hand and led us inside the club. I heard people uttering curses at the bouncers for letting us in without maintaining the queue. "There's a huge difference between us which they don't know. We're the Lances and they are ordinary humans!" James laughed. I guess he heard their profanities. And yeah he was right, we're different. I found myself in a dark room where colors danced vividly against the walls and ceiling. My body wasn't used to the rhythms which echoed through the dark room. I had chosen to wear a pink off-shouldered crop-top and high-waisted denim shorts. I paired it with a black boot. I let my hair down, and they reached my waist. My make up was simple with a dark lipstick. Aubrey had helped me out with my look tonight. It was a look to make me confident. I've been to a club once or twice, so tonight, I was being faked to fit in. A perfect picture of a crazy club girl...which was never my thing. I bumped into two people kissing. Shit, they really have no shame! They could get a private place to do all that! I exclaimed in my mind. To my surprise they weren't the only ones doing it. Some other couples did the same on that floor. And I questioned myself if it was the right thing to do? If it was right choice to be here tonight, with these hormonally imbalanced people around! "We're heading to the VVIP section, so don't worry you won't see any of those there," James said. The club was loud with way more people in here than there should be. But I have to admit the atmosphere in the VVIP section was good and the DJ was amazing. We settled at the table for five. James beckoned to the waiter and ordered. "Champagne, white wine-" Ava interrupted him quickly. "Add a bottle of whiskey." My eyes widened in shock. "Who's gonna drink all of that?" I questioned. "Tequila please," Tori ordered. And I huffed. "You are not drinking tonight kiddo!" James said. Can he stop calling me kiddo? "Why?" Ava asked. "Dad warned me not to allow her drink!" he shouted over the loud music. "Lemonade for her please." James gave me a wicked smirk. "That's not fair enough!" Ava retorted. "Sorry love but dad warned me not to get his Bumblebee drunk tonight," he said. "She doesn't have to get drunk! I mean she can just drink a little. Remember we don't get drunk easily," Ava reminded him. Yeah, we're werewolves, alcohol doesn't affect us like it does to mere humans unless we drink too much, I mean excessively. "It's okay Ava. Moreover I don't drink. And-" I stopped. And I'm just here to fulfill my part of a silly deal I made with my annoying give-and-take brother, I said internally. "It's... just fine," I breathed out. "Okay. But I have to tell you, Avery you look good tonight." She smiled. My cheeks flustered. "Oh, thanks!" The waiter brought our orders and we all tried to make conversations over the loud music. Ava and her friends mocked a group of girls at the other end of the room because one of them had mistakenly spilled wine on her friend's dress while staring at James. I know my brother was handsome, it was easy for him to catch any girl. It was obvious Ava was jealous another lady was looking at her mate. And it took her extra effort to calm her wolf. "I'm all yours Ava," James bit her earlobe to calm her down. James shouted at the waiter to bring more drinks to the table. And after some minutes Shea screamed, "Who wants a fucking dance?" "Let's hit the dance floor!" Ava and her girls shouted. I shook my head when James offered to help me up. "I'll stay here." James rolled his eyes. "So fucking boring kiddo," He said. "I don't wanna dance James," I said with a serious expression. "Okay, okay, fine." He threw his hands up. "But please don't wander around kiddo." He smirked. Oh, come on! I'm not going anywhere with a bunch of drunk assholes hanging around here! James rushed to join the girls on the dance floor.