CHASING MY ARRANGED ALPHA

Ever since Selene could remember, she was taught how to be a good omega for her future alpha husband.

Omegas of the noble families were always raised that way, groomed to be perfect wives of the alpha leaders. The biggest and most influential packs were to marry each other to ensure the power stayed with the family and that also the pure bloodline continued. Most of the big packs owned the biggest and most successful companies, the alpha leaders were owners and CEOs of those companies and their omega mates were by their side, taking care of them to help them stay successful and powerful. They never worked, they hosted charity events and parties, they took care of the households and when they had children, they dedicated their lives to taking care of them.

Selene loved being an omega, she never thought there would be something wrong with it, she was taught since she was a child that being an obedient omega and standing by her alpha mate's side was the most honorable thing.

Apart from regular education, omegas were also getting cooking lessons, they were taught how to clean up properly, and they had family lessons, often playing and helping with the pack's pups so they'd be used to children from a very young age.

Selene has dreamt ever since she was a little girl about marrying a handsome, strong alpha, just like her father was and she couldn't wait for the day she'd be introduced to her future mate.

Her dreams finally came true when she was 15. She had her first heat a couple of months ago, officially presenting as an omega, even though ranks were known since birth, so now she could be officially presented to the alpha suitors.

She knew her alpha wouldn't be ordinary because she wasn't an ordinary omega. She was the daughter of the leader of Maverick pack so it was a given that she'd marry the son of another pack's leader.

She felt over the moon when she found out that the Nightshades pack heir was the first suitor her because the Nightshade pack was known to be the most powerful one in the country with the leader Maximilian Blackwood and his only son Tristan was going to take over the pack and all their companies when the old leader decided to retire.

"It is a great honor, Selene, we hope Maximillian's son will like you, the Nightshade pack is the biggest in the country and you could be their Luna one day," her mother was smiling widely. She insisted on helping her daughter get ready for the big day when the two young wolves were meeting for the first time. They wouldn't get together immediately, they still had years to be apart but this was an important moment because after this day, Selene could be promised to Tristan.

"Do you know what he's like mum?" Selene wondered, wiggling in the bathtub where she was just lying, washing herself to be fresh and nice before she'd put on clothes that her parents bought for her, especially for this occasion.

"Well, I have never seen him but I've heard he is very strong," her mother told her: "He is almost

two years older than you, he turned only 17 a few months ago but he already had his first rut, he is an early bloomer, ( alphas don't present until 19) which shows how strong an alpha he is, he is surely going to be a big and powerful alpha. I also heard that he is very handsome."

"Really? I hope he is, I've always wanted a handsome mate," Selene beamed but then she mumbled, suddenly unsure: "Do you think he'd want me?"

"He'd be the stupidest alpha if he didn't, you, my dear, are absolutely beautiful, the prettiest omega I've ever seen, you are meant to be the mate of the most powerful leader in the country."

Selene got out of the bath, letting her mother style her hair. It was not uncommon for omegas to put on make-up when they were older but younger ones did not. And it wasn't allowed during the first meeting of two future mates because the alpha and his parents had to see if the omega was suitable.

Selene was usually getting ready by herself, when there was some important pack even, maids helped her but today it was just her and her mother, it felt like a special occasion for both of them.

"Do you think Amelia and Sandra's alphas will like them as well?" Selene asked worriedly. Amelia and Sandra were her best friends, they practically grew up together. They were daughters of the families that were in ranks directly under his family the beta and gamma, there was always a hierarchy in every pack, every leader had usually three to ten alphas that were helping him with the pack's business, and those alphas had their own families. Selene has always been scared that her friends would be separated from her since they were all omegas too, they too are being promised to alphas of other packs but to her delight, she found out that the Nightshade pack was interested in them too so if everything worked out, she'd leave Her pack with them.

"They are both pretty and good omegas, I am sure the alphas of the Nightshade pack would be content with them," her mother reassured her.

Selene got dressed in a simple black dress, it was slightly sheer so her upper body was seen under it, it was required for the meeting, the alpha's parents had to deem the omega suitable for their son.

"When would I leave the pack if Tristan wanted me?" Selene wondered, fidgeting half from excitement, half nervous, as they were going down from the first floor to the spacious salon where the meeting would be.

"Not for years, honey, you don't have to be worried," his mother told him: "Tristan is going to have to go to the university to study business so he can take over his father's companies one day and it's a common thing that the wedding and mating happen after that so he wouldn't be distracted during his studies."

"So it could take about eight more years," Selene frowned when she counted when Tristan would graduate.

"It will pass faster than you think," the woman reassured him: "In the meantime, you are going to learn more so you can become the perfect mate for him, remember, we talked to you with your father about that training center in Europe?"

Selene did remember, her parents told her a few weeks ago that she'd go to Europe to this training center for omegas, probably next year, for at least a year or two. She didn't mind though, Sandra and Amelia were going with her so she was pretty excited. She wanted to become a perfect mate, she would do anything she could to be that.

"Sunnyyyyy!" Amelia's voice welcomed her and in the next second her best friend hugged her. She was already there with her parents, waiting for the meeting.

"Sandy is coming soon," Amelia reassured her. She was wearing almost the same clothes she was, ready for the arrival of the Seoul families.

"Cathrine you look gorgeous," her father came to them, eyeing his daughter appreciatively: "I am proud of you, I am sure Mr blackwood is going to be content with you for his son."

Her father was a ruthless leader, Selene didn't really know much about what was going on in the pack and about the business, that was not omegas' concern, usually only mates knew what was going on. But she knew her father had respect amongst the pack members and he could be cruel, Selene once saw him turn into his wolf form and tear the throats of traitors or enemies, Edmund Cromwell was not a man to cross. But he was different at home, he was still very strict, making sure to raise Selene to be obedient and humble, he didn't hesitate to punish her when she disobeyed but he was mostly kind and warm to his daughter and his wife.

Sandra and her parents arrived soon, announcing that they saw cars arriving in the distance. Selene got bouncy, excited to finally meet the famous Tristan but her father scolded her to behave.

Selene didn't understand why the Nightwing pack was coming here with cars, why didn't they just run in their wolf forms but her mother explained that it was because of the meeting, that they would be too disheveled and tired after such a long journey.

The three young omegas were told to stand in the back of the saloon next to each other, Selene was in the middle, Amelia and Sandra by her sides, and their mothers reminded them to stand still and straight.

Their parents stepped in front of them, partly shielding them with their bodies to greet the visitors and reveal them later.

Finally, they heard voices and in a couple more minutes, a maid walked into the room, bringing the guests in, bowing to them before she left.

"Mr Blackwood it's been so long," Edmund greeted before he stepped closer to a tall man, shaking his hand.

"Mr. Cromwell, it's always a pleasure to see you, I've heard your pack is thriving," Blackwood replied.

"It is and I hope it continues if we join our families," Selene's father nodded. This whole deal wasn't just about Selene marrying their pack's heir, it was actually about joining the two packs together, creating one that would be the most powerful in the country. Tristan would take over all the businesses not only of his father but Selene's as well since she was an omega she could not. She wasn't interested anyway.

Selene was stretching her neck to try to see the guests from behind her parents. She saw Maximilian, immediately knowing he was the leader. He was tall, even taller than her father, his hair was pitch black and his features sharp. His scent was strong and there was no question that he was very powerful, intimidating even.

She also noticed a beautiful, almost princess-like woman next to him. She was delicate and graceful, with porcelain skin and big, doe eyes, there was no doubt she was an omega and his wife. She saw two other pairs that had to be parents of the alpha suitors for Amelia and Sandra.

The adults were chatting for a while, everyone greeting everyone, and talking about packs and business for a while. Selene was starting to get uneasy, she was dying to meet her future mate, she knew he was standing behind his parents but he didn't manage to get a look.

"Mr. Blackwood, it is a pleasure to introduce you to my daughter Selene," her father's words suddenly alerted her. She stopped moving and straightened up, now this was the most important moment, she had to show she was a picture-perfect omega for the Nightshade pack leader's son.

Her father moved aside and so did her friend's parents, revealing the three young omegas standing behind them.

Selene bowed to Mr. Blackwood but then held her head high so he could look at her properly. The man stepped closer, eyeing her up and down without any expression on his face. Selene was suddenly nervous again, was she good enough?

"Oh my, you weren't lying when you said she's beautiful," Mrs. Blackwood broke the silence, standing a bit behind her husband, smiling at her kindly. Selene could immediately tell she was a good woman.

"Yes, we were blessed with a healthy and beautiful daughter," her mother nodded. "Is she still growing?" Mr. Blackwood asked.

"Yes but not that much anymore," her mother informed him. Selene was quite tall for her age but still shorter than most alphas. She was also skinny but since she went into her first heat, her body changed a little bit, her hips and ass were rounder, and her thighs meatier.

"What do you think, Max?" Mrs. Blackwood stepped to her husband, asking hopefully. "I trust she is well-behaved," Mr. Blackwood looked at her father.

"Of course, she has been receiving proper education since childhood and we are sending him to the omega center in Europe for a while," her father reassured him.

"Well, I think she is a good wife for my son," Mr. Blackwood eventually nodded. Selene nearly cheered but she contained herself.

"Well then they should be introduced," his wife smiled, turning around: "Tristan, come here."

They needed to see if the two potential mates had chemistry, of course, it was hard to tell without knowing each other but liking each other's scents and being attracted to each other was an important start.

Selene almost stopped breathing when Mr. Blackwood and his wife stepped aside and a young man bowed to her before he came closer.

"Hi, I'm Tristan," the black-haired boy introduced himself, looking at Selene curiously.

Selene's first thought was that this boy looked too innocent and cute to be an alpha but she remembered that he was still very young. He still had that unmistakable powerful alpha aura around him though, especially thanks to the strong scent. It was still very faint but that wasn't uncommon since he presented only a while ago, it was going to grow much stronger with years. He was pretty much a copy of his father, with black hair, and sharp features but he had his mother's eyes, making him look less intimidating and more like a lost puppy but there was still a glint in the

dark eyes that made Selene want to obey.

Her heart was hammering in her chest because Tristan was everything she'd imagined her future mate to be. He was so handsome, he was a bit shorter than her but it was clear he only started growing recently and his scent was tickling Selene's nose pleasantly.

Tristan was looking at her as well, eyes sliding from her face down to her feet and then back up. His nose twitched as he smelt the omega's sweet, floral scent.

"Hello Tristan, I am Selene," she finally introduced herself, snapping back from her little trance.

"Go on, what are you waiting for, go closer and smell each other properly," Mr. Blackwood poked his son in the back, pushing him towards Selene.

They were both nervous, Selene could tell that Tristan wasn't any better, this was all new to them and also pretty nerve-wracking, their future was being decided.

Selene stayed still, letting Tristan make the first move, letting him know that he had the upper hand here just like it was supposed to be.

Tristan stepped even closer and Selene felt shivers running down her spine as the spicy scent got stronger. Her breathing got quicker and she just waited for what Tristan was going to do.

The young alpha leaned closer, bringing his face to Selene's neck, sniffing on her scent gland which was producing a nice floral scent. He'd be a liar if he said he didn't like it, the omega smelt amazing and she was also probably the prettiest person he's ever seen.

Selene gasped when she felt Tristan's nose lightly brushing over her neck, the touch was electrifying. Her scent got even stronger and she heard a low growl coming from the alpha.

"Perfect, looks like we've been successful here!" Selene's mother's voice suddenly interrupted their little moment.

Tristan pulled back, his cheeks were slightly flushed and he was looking at Selene with his big eyes. The omega was blushing too, biting her lips and smiling slightly, suddenly feeling flustered.

During that small moment, they observed how Selene reacted to Tristan's touch and how Tristan reacted to Selene's scent, which was a good indicator that they were a good match.

"Wonderful," Mrs. Blackwood smiled, happy that it worked out. Their fathers looked pleased as well, happy that their alliance was closer to realization.

"We have to set up another meeting so they can meet in their wolf form, there's no doubt their wolves would like each other but they should still see each other," Selene's father said. Future mates meeting in their wolf form was another step in their arrangement.

"You could come to our territory, Selene could at least look around to see where she'd live in a couple of years," Mr. Blackwood suggested.

Then it was Amelia's and Sandra's turn to be introduced to their future mates. It wasn't decided which alpha would be for which omega but when they met face to face and did what Selene and Tristan did, it was clear they had chosen. Sandra captivated an alpha called Evan and the

other alpha Luke was quite mesmerized by Amelia. They were both sons of the important members of the Nightshade pack, they were going to be Tristan's beta and gamma in the future, helping him with leading the pack and the businesses.

"We'll stay in touch to set up the next meeting, it was nice seeing you, Mr. Blackwood, I am happy it worked out like this, it would make me happy if our children united our packs," Selene's father shook the other leader's hand.

The pack members said their goodbyes and left. Selene raised her hand and waved at Tristan, who just turned around in the car, looking back at her. The omega smiled with flushed cheeks, happy that the alpha waved back.

"So what do you think, darling?" Her mother asked with a knowing smile, not missing the small exchange between the two young wolves.

"I like him," Selene admitted sheepishly: "He is handsome, Mum, and I think he is going to be a very strong alpha."

"I think you're right, baby, in a couple of years when you get married, he is surely going to be a tall, strong, and handsome man," her mother reassured. Selene felt like she might burst with happiness. She's always dreamt about finding a perfect alpha mate and it looked like she might have just found him. She was just disappointed that she'd have to wait for so long to be with him.

Selene talked everyone's ear off about Tristan for the following weeks. She kept bragging to other omegas about being promised to the heir of the Nightshade pack and everyone was envious but not surprised.

The whole pack soon knew what destiny was waiting for their leader's daughter and that the packs would merge. They were worried they'd have to leave their homes on the outskirts of the city where the pack lived but during the monthly meeting that the pack leader held with all head alphas of all families, he reassured them that it didn't mean the pack was going to move, the changes concerned mostly just the pack's companies that would merge with the Nightshade pack's and Tristan would become the owner but the companies here in the city would still be managed by their pack members.

Selene started looking for information about the Nightshade pack on the internet, wanting to learn everything there was like the good omega she was.

She was blown away when she found out there were almost 100 plus families in the pack, making it the biggest one in the country. Her pack had only 50 families, which was about the average size. Another thing that blew her mind was that the Nightshade pack lived in their town outside of the capital. It was the only exclusively wolf town in the country, it wasn't just a couple of houses somewhere on the periphery like it was in her pack's case, it was a whole freaking town, it even had a supermarket, some restaurants, and cafés, and other shops, all owned and ran by the pack members.

Right now, Tristan still lived with his parents but he'd get his own house once Selene would leave her pack and they got married.

The more Selene learned, the more excited she got. She was thrilled and proud that she was going to become not only the most important omega in the pack but in the whole country.

Months after the first meeting of the future mates, just a few days after Tristan's 18th birthday, the pack leaders finally set up another meeting. This time her clan would go to his, to look at the pack's town and the young omegas and alphas would go for a run to the woods together in their wolf forms.

Selene was restless the whole ride there, heart pounding in her chest in the excitement of seeing Tristan again. She wondered if the alpha had changed in those months. She became even prettier, at least that's what everyone has been telling her, and her body changed too after the two heats she had in the past months.

"We are here, look Selene, this is going to be your home one day," her father's voice brought her back from her wandering thoughts and she looked out just when they passed a sign, announcing that they made it to the wolves' town. There were dozens of houses, most of them pretty big, with their own backyards. They passed a small town square with something like a city hall where pack meetings were probably held. Selene saw a restaurant, a bakery, and a fashion store. The town was pretty, with lots of trees and bushes and flowers since wolves loved nature. Selene could see big crowns of trees on her left behind some houses, knowing this was where the forest was.

They stopped in front of a big, modern house. Selene gasped when she saw it, the houses their pack had were all pretty traditional looking, they were modern on the inside but pretty simple on the outside. This house looked like it was built not that long ago, there were lots of big windows, letting in lots of sunlight.

The Blackwood family was already waiting outside for them along with Luke and Evan's parents.

Selene got out of the car, looking over his shoulder to see that Amelia and Sandra just arrived with their parents as well.

Her eyes immediately landed on Tristan. It was immediately clear that he got taller in those months, they could be the same height now so Selene knew Tristan was definitely going to be taller than her in a couple of years. Other than that, he looked pretty much the same just like she remembered him, a young face with round eyes but his alpha features were visible now that he was a mature alpha. She just knew Tristan was going to be one of those tall, handsome alphas that would make every omega jealous of her.

"Welcome, how was the journey?" Mr. Blackwood asked.

"It was good, you have a nice town, it's a pleasure to be here," her father bowed.

"This is our house but Tristan is going to get his own in a couple of years, over there is a free parcel where we'll build it," the pack leader informed them, pointing at an empty space in the distance. That would explain why the houses were so new if they built a new house for everyone who grew up.

"Shall we go to the woods?" Mrs. Blackwood suggested. The transformation and first run were important rituals and it was the reason why they came here in the first place.

The forest was just behind the house.

Selene got suddenly nervous, realizing she'll have to undress if she didn't want to rip her clothes. Normally it wasn't an issue, nudity was normal in the community, they were transforming in front of each other all the time and it wasn't a big deal but Selene was slightly embarrassed to do it in front of Tristan and other people she didn't know.

She had to endure it though, she couldn't just disappear behind the trees and come back in her wolf form, the Blackwoods needed to see her transform to see if everything was in order, it was important for the future, to show them she was a healthy wolf so his and Tristan's children would be healthy as well.

"Go on," her mother gave her an encouraging smile. She looked at her two best friends with pleading eyes, if they did it all together, she'd feel less embarrassed.

The three of them stepped aside, leaving space between them and the others.

Selene slowly unbuttoned her shirt so it slid on the grass. She took off her shoes and then pulled down her pants, leaving her only in her underwear. She took a deep breath, pulling it down as well so she was there in her naked glory. She forced herself not to think about embarrassment right now, she had to focus on the transformation.

The first bone cracked and she hissed slightly, she got used to the feeling over the years but it was still painful. She heard Amelia's and Sandra's bones breaking as well and the transformation began.

A minute later, instead of human Selene there was a wolf. Her fur was brown, almost golden, resembling her skin tone, shining beautifully in the sun. She was rather small but most omegas were. Her irises were amber, showing her rank and he waited for the verdict.

"She looks strong, her legs are nice and long, her ears are symmetrical and her fur looks healthy," Mr. Blackwood nodded appreciatively: "What about her teeth."

Selene growled, baring her teeth to show them off, knowing they were nice and healthy.

Amelia and Sandra were appreciated too, it was clear that all three omegas were healthy and of good bloodline. Sandra had brown fur and Amelia light brown, almost sandy but Cathrine's honey-like fur was the most beautiful one.

Selene looked at her future mate, tail shooting up when he noticed Tristan was staring at her, almost mesmerized.

"Okay, boys, now you," Mr. Blackwood turned to Tristan and the other two young alphas.

Selene tail wagged, excited to see Tristan in his wolf form. The younger shed his clothes but before Selene could even properly look at his naked human body, he had started transforming. It was impressively fast, not even half a minute later, instead of Tristan there was a big, black wolf with shiny red irises.

Selene whined, staring at her future mate in awe. He was really big in his wolf form, he would have never guessed he was young. His fur was dark but shiny and smooth looking.

Selene Stepped forward, hesitant towards the alpha, keeping her head low, not knowing if she was allowed to approach, waiting for the younger to give her permission.

Tristan looked at her and stepped towards her, showing clearly that they could get closer. Selene slowly approached the black wolf, sniffing to smell clearly the scent that was stronger in the wolf form.

Tristan got closer to her, bringing his snout to the omega's neck, sniffing. Then he nuzzled his snout in the fur, making Selene whine and her tail lazily wag in the air. They circled each other, sniffing each other from all sides.

Selene nuzzled Tristan's side with her snout, flicking her head towards the forest.

"You can go for a run," Mr. Blackwood nodded, noticing the omega's action: "Tristan knows it there like the back of his hand, he is going to show you the way."

Tristan got out soft bark, red eyes staring at Selene For a second before he ran away but stopped after a few meters to wait for her. Selene happily followed him and the two of them disappeared between the trees.

Tristan was running in front of Selene , clearly showing off his speed but that was part of the process, alphas wanted to always show their strengths and appeal to the omegas, especially those they were interested in.

They were running and running, Selene heard the other two pairs of wolves behind them but she couldn't care less about anything but Tristan right now.

The black wolf suddenly stopped on a rock, looking back at Selene Warily so the omega knew she should slow down. There was a small precipice with a river under it.

They were standing next to each other, just enjoying the nature that they loved so much.

Tristan suddenly moved a bit closer to the omega, nuzzling his snout under Cathrine's ear. The older felt his heart beat faster, it looked like he wasn't the only one getting excited that they were becoming mates, she was happy that Tristan accepted her. She couldn't wait for when she formed the bond with Tristan and other pack members so they could communicate together through the mind link. It was possible only within the pack but Selene knew that once she'd move here, it would happen.

They were running around the woods for a while before they returned.

Selene was confused when she didn't find anyone when they got out but the clothes were still there.

Tristan transformed into his human form, quickly dressing up before he looked at confused looking Selene still in her wolf form: "They are probably in the house for a coffee or something, don't worry."

That was the first time Selene Heard Tristan's voice properly, apart from when they introduced each other. It wasn't very deep , it was pretty much normal but it sounded smooth.

She obeyed, transforming back and dressing up as well, following Tristan to the house.

"Oh, finally back," Mrs. Blackwood smiled. Selene Noticed her friends and the two alphas were there already, meaning that she and Tristan took the longest with their little getaway.

"Did you have fun, honey?" Her mother smiled asking her, stretching her hand towards her. Selene Took it and let her mum pull her to the chair next to her.

"It was fun," Selene said, feeling Tristan's eyes on her. This was the first time she spoke properly as well, everyone was usually surprised by how small her voice was, it didn't really match her face but it was honey-like and people usually liked it.

They had afternoon refreshments while their parents were discussing details of the future packs' merge. Selene and Tristan kept stealing glances here and there and Selene felt her cheeks heating up every single time.

She was really happy that Tristan was going to become her mate, she couldn't wait to see what

their life together was going to look like, he knew it was going to be wonderful