Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel
“What about his womanizing?”, Marcy asked.
Nora rolled her eyes like Marcy asked something silly. “Hellooooo! Dayson is the Alpha of the largest pack in North America. He never lost a challenge, and he is young, handsome, and single. Do you expect him to be a monk? Women throw themselves at him. If he says a word, an endless line of beauties will form and wait for him to claim them.”
Marcy groaned. “I was not talking about hookups. Didn’t you hear about numerous women offering themselves as brides and Alpha Dayson rejecting them?”
Nora shrugged. “One or a hundred, why does that matter? Do you put yourself on the same level as them? You are beautiful, well educated, and your father is the Alpha of the Red Moon pack. Even if Alpha Dayson doesn’t fall for you right away, as long as he doesn’t reject you, you will get your chance to seduce him.”
Marcy agreed with this, she is all what Nora said, and much more, and Marcy didn’t meet a guy who would refuse her. No matter how many layers Alpha Dayson has around him, Marcy was confident that she will be able to win him over.
At the mentioning of rejection, Marcy remembered George, the Greek God who gave her a few minutes of bliss before the harsh truth plunged her into agony.
Does Dayson have a mate or someone he prefers? Marcy was confident that a guy like Dayson probably has several women at home, willing to please him. What if he has a harem?
“Do you know if Alpha Dayson found his mate?”
“Maybe he did, and things didn’t work out…”, Nora mused. “But you should focus on the fact that he is available. After you complete the mating ceremony, it won’t matter if his mate is out there because the bond between the two of you will form and overshadow any others. You will be the Luna of the most powerful pack and he will adore you.”
Marcy pursed her lips while thinking about Nora’s words.
Luna Marcy, Luna of the most powerful pack in North America. It doesn’t sound bad. The fact that Alpha Dayson is young and good-looking is an added bonus. Only a fool would pass such an opportunity.
Marcy told herself that no matter what mate the Moon Goddess set for her, she can choose her mate. If they complete the mating process, any other bond will disappear, including this longing Marcy feels for George.
Marcy put her hand over her chest. She rejected him. Why does she still feel restless whenever she thinks of him?
“Are you OK?”, Nora asked with concern obvious in her voice.
“Yes, yes.”, Marcy was quick to plaster a smile on her face. “Tomorrow is a big day. Help me pick what to wear. Unfortunately, I didn’t pack some of my favorite dresses and we might need to go shopping.”
Nora squealed at the possibility of shopping. That’s her favorite pastime.
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~ The Shadow Fang pack ~
While Marcy and Nora were going through Marcy’s closet, at the same time, in the Shadow Fang pack…
Dayson exited the packhouse and just like every time when he leaves for longer than one day, he stopped and observed the three-story high majestic building.
On the first floor are common rooms, where pack members gather and they entertain guests.
On the second floor are offices, guest bedrooms, and Beta’s quarters.
The third floor is reserved for Alpha and his family.
Dayson remembers the time when the packhouse was lively. When he was a child, it was always buzzing with activity. His mother, Luna Violet, knew how to attract people. She was kind, with the warmest smile under the moon, and everyone loved her.
Now, it’s just a handful of them staying in this huge mansion. Regular pack members have their own dwellings in the area, and they come to the packhouse only when they have some business or when Alpha is hosting an event, which is not very often.
It’s quiet.
Dayson turned to the car where Jaeden and Maya waited for him.
It was time to head to the Red Moon pack and meet Marcy, the next candidate for his Luna.
“Cheer up!”, Jaeden shouted from the car at Dayson. “You look like you are going to a funeral, and not to get laid! The mental image of a fine woman like Marcy spreading her legs for you should make you happy!”
Maya slapped Jaeden over his shoulder.
“What?”, Jaeden asked Maya innocently and she rolled her eyes at him.
“Why can’t you pick your words a bit?”, Maya scolded Jaeden.
Jaeden smirked. “Since when you mind when I talk dirty?”
“It’s fine when it’s only the two of us…”, Maya responded with a whisper and Jaeden chuckled before pulling her closer to give her a smacking kiss on the lips.
Dayson observed this lover’s banter, and he was not enthusiastic about the upcoming trip. It will be a long drive and he will be forced to watch the PDA between those two lovebirds.
“Wait!”, a breathy female voice was heard from the hallway and a second later a middle-aged woman appeared at the main door with a full head of curly red hair, and food containers in her hands. “This is food for the road. I don’t want you kids to go hungry.”
Dayson stifled a laugh and shook his head. For her, they will always be kids.
Dayson accepted food containers without complaining. “Thank you, Steph.”
Stephanie takes care of the packhouse, handling tasks that are usually done by the Luna, and Dayson often jokes that he will marry her.
Luna of the pack takes care of the packhouse, and she ensures that the pack members are happy, while Alpha is in charge of security and everything running smoothly within the pack, and with their external relationships (allies and enemies).
To explain Alpha and Luna roles in simple language: Alpha takes care of the needs, while Luna takes care of the wants, and only when Alpha and Luna are working in harmony, the pack can grow and prosper.
Dayson doesn’t have a Luna, so those duties are split between Stephanie and Maya, with Stephanie focusing on the packhouse while Maya keeps an eye on the pack members.
Stephanie was Dayson’s mother’s best friend, and her mate was the Beta of the Shadow Fang pack when Dayson’s father, Alpha Jacob, was the Alpha. Stephanie’s mate died with Dayson’s parents.
Stephanie has a daughter, Lisa, who was eight years old at that time, and Dayson treats Lisa like his baby sister.
With the demise of Alpha and Luna of the Black Howlers pack, the situation was unstable, and Stephanie couldn’t leave Dayson on his own, so she decided to send her daughter to her sister, for safety reasons.
It took about two years for the peace to return to the Black Howlers pack and by then Lisa adapted to the life with her aunt and uncle, and they decided that she will stay there. Lisa still visits occasionally, mostly during summer break and on holidays.
For the last decade, Stephanie is treating Dayson as her child, and everyone in the pack loves and respects her.
“Drive safely.”, Stephanie said to Jaeden when he started the car.
The trio would save a lot of time if they went with a helicopter or a plane, but werewolves like to feel the ground below them and won’t fly unless it’s absolutely necessary.
“Be back in three days.”, Stephanie added meaningfully.
Jaeden paused while thinking about his and Dayson’s schedule. There was nothing that would require their presence for at least one week. Any work that was pending could be done via phone, email, or video chat.
“What’s in three days?”, Jaeden asked.
“Cassie is coming.”, Stephanie responded with an unhappy face.
Jaeden stifled a laugh and Maya grimaced.