Filed To Story: Secret with Betas Daughter: Skylar Story Series
I packed up the few outfits Sierra had brought me ina small bag and followed Alpha Reggie and Warrior Osiston out of the hospital. The Alpha King’s territory was amazing. The minute we walked out of the hospital it was like stepping into an old time fantasy wonderland. I didn’t even imagine this when he was describing it to me when we were talking about all of the different ways to protect his pack.
The inside of the hospital was just like any moderm- day hospital, full of bright fluorescent lights, white walls and white tile. Everything was clean and modern and had that disinfectant smell. But when you stepped outside the entire exterior was a dark gray brick with wood framing the windows and the top had turrets like in an old English country manor home. There were planter boxes full of different types of flowers and vining leaves placed along the border of the building. The walkway was gravel not paved and everything was manicured to perfection.
The mountain air smelled clean and I could feel my energy lift just from being outside, having the sun on my body and this view is breathtaking. My wolf agreed, training here is going to be amazing.
We walked just along the path to the right of the hospital entrance, and from this vantage point I could see a majority of the territory. The hospital was set near the base of the mountain, but still higher than most of the other buildings I could see. It was not built into the mountain like the King’s castle though.
My eyes bugged out of my head and my jaw hit the floor. This is the most beautiful place that I’ve ever seen.
Off in the distance to the left was the Alpha King’s Castle. There were several layers of white and light gray stone built up into the side of the mountain. It looks like they’ve added layers and floors over time and the hodgepodge doesn’t make it look clunky or bad at all; it’s actually majestic and very peaceful, like the mountain grew the castle out of its side. Further to the right of the castle is the lake that they mentioned with a massive waterfall that I could hear from here.
No wonder that was something they talked about being a security risk. I couldn’t wait to get free time to go swim in that lake. Just beyond that, you can see the extent of the massive forest.
Every now and then you could see little pillars of smoke, as if somebody had a fireplace or a fire pit going. Even from this high up, you couldn’t tell where the little clearings were that they described to me back at Alpha Lucas’s pool party. It was a very well set up, well thought out plan. You can see how vast the territory is, but with the trees dispersed the way they are you wouldn’t know where people, houses or important buildings are concentrated. It forces an enemy to enter the territory to do any kind of recon.
I’m going to have a lot of fun exploring this territory. We walked around to the right of the hospital and a path took us down a sloped hill on the southwestern side of the territory and into some dense evergreen trees.
It got so thick at one point, that we would not have been able to see had we not had our werewolf site. After walking about 30 minutes we finally came across what I can only describe as the biggest house I have ever seen in my whole life.
It’s bigger than the packhouse back home. : “Welcome to the Elite Training compound, Little One.”
Warrior Osiston says over his shoulder, giving me a small sideways glance.
“This is where I get to train? There’s no way this is a training compound! It looks more like a country club on steroids.”
Alpha King Reggie just chuckles under his breath then looks at me. “Don’t let the exterior fool you, our warriors take their training very seriously.”
“Oh, I believe you. I remember the way some of them hit.”
I wince and roll my shoulders remembering being thrown like a ragdoll, by a female not much bigger than me. “I think I actually expected more minimalist wood barracks, that’s all.”
They both shared a look and a smile, then headed on forward without another word.
The enormous white stone building is clean and pristine. The roof and shutters were black and looked brand new, nothing was out of place. Osiston led us up the u-shaped gravel drive, under a covered walkway held up by two massive columns and led us through heavy looking, carved wood double doors that had to be at least 20 ft tall that stood in the direct center of the building.
Walking into the entryway I was no less stunned, on either side of me were two grand staircases leading up to the second floor and off to I assume where rooms or offices would be. We bypassed the stairs and headed straight forward into a massive living room.
Just like in the packhouse back home, the back wall was a Wall of windows overlooking the backside of the property. The only thing hindering the view is a massive fireplace that I could probably stand inside and not have to duck and fit four of me side by side.
The sitting area facing the fireplace is made up of five large couches that even Alpha Prince Xander could probably lay on comfortably. They were made with extra large warrior’s comfort in mind.
We walk to the left of the living room and into one of my favorite places, the kitchen. Just like the kitchen at Blue Crescent, there were multiple gas cooktops and at least six ovens, four refrigerators that I could see, and 11m sure there’s a pantry probably as big as my bedroom hidden in here somewhere.
“What do you thinkso far, Little One? Do you think you could handle living here?” Alpha Reggie asks, like I might be disappointed in something. “Are you kidding?! This place is amazing and I’ve only seen the living room and the kitchen! This is actually where you guys train and live?” I can’t help letting my excitement show.
“Our warriors spend a lot of time out on the property doing practical training within the territory or out on missions. So when they do come back to our compound, we like to make sure that our warriors are very comfortable. They don’t get a lot of downtime but when they do we like to take care of them.”
He lets out a little chuckle. “What else is here?”
‘Well my dear, let me show you to your room and then I will let Warrior Osiston give you the rest of the Grand Tour. “Oh! 11m so sorry Alpha Reggie, I didn’t realize I was interrupting your day. You didn’t have to stay with me so long.”
It didn’t even occur to me that he probably has pack business to attend to, instead of babysitting me.
“No, no, none of that child. I wanted to see your reaction to your new living space. But, as I do not live here, I am not the best one to give you the tour itself. I did want to talk to you a little bit before you got too deep into your admiration for our Warrior facilities, though.”
He smiles a genuine smile at me, that proud dad look, like he got confirmation he did a good job.
“Okay then, let’s go. I didn’t want to take any more time from his busy schedule than I already had. We walked to a set Of stairs that is hidden on the far side of the kitchen and headed straight up.
“Just so you know this end of the dorms is for females. The other side is for males. Once you have your Elite Warrior brand it won’t really matter as all of those male and female hormones will be suppressed, your orientation class will explain how all of that works. The separation is more for the comfort level of all involved. Before getting here, not everyone is as accustomed to being underdressed in front of the opposite sex. That is not to say that males will not come to this side or you cannot go to theirs. It is just the best way to organize everyone.”
I nod my head in understanding. We eventually all get comfortable being in various states of undress the more comfortable we are with shifting. You just kind of have to be really. I only shied away from it because of my injuries. I didn’t want people asking too many questions. I follow Osiston down the hallway, Alpha Reggie behind me.
“Each of our Warriors has their own room. We do not force you to share with somebody that you may or may not get along with. Unfortunately, the warrior brand does not hinder your personality and not everyone will always get along. All of our Warriors are highly competitive and some tend to take winning and losing very seriously, while others see it more as a game and for fun. You’ll figure out who the hotheads are and who is more laid back pretty quickly.”
We walk past a few doors in the gray and white hallway. Stopping at a room near the middle. Osiston opens the door and motions for me to enter.
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