When the wolves took over the world over a hundred years ago, millions of humans were killed, with survivors being forced into sectors. Ailia Thorne was a repressed human living in a secret civilisation away from the beasts when the wolves ventured...
"Because I am stronger than you and you know it," Asra snapped.
"We shall see about that," Benjamin sang. "Care to introduce me to your human?"
I glared at him, his eyes wrinkling with amusement. Looking around, I noticed we had attracted a few gazes and Asra must've too, because his back was tense. He held me tightly to his side, his jaw working overtime as he fought back his anger. I laced my fingers with his, and I squeezed his palm with encouragement.
"This is Ailia, my mate. Ailia, this is Alpha Benjamin." Asra grumbled.
I assumed he was a territorial alpha because he was not that powerful. Asra, however, seemed to have a problem with him.
"Pleasure, Ailia." Benjamin smirked, holding out his hand.
I gave him a faux smile, unfortunately taking his hand in my grip. To my surprised disgust, he lifted my hand to my his face and kissed the back of it. He held it there too long for my liking, sniffing it as I pulled it away.
"If ever you need a decent man, you know where to find me." He grinned.
My nose crinkled. "You know of a decent man?"
"Yes," He mused. "Me, the better alpha."
Two can play that game.
"I think you need to find a key and check yourself out of whatever fantasy hotel you live in." I scowled.
His eyes widened, and I heard various shocked murmurs come from the observers. Benjamin's grin dropped into a frown, and he shook his head.
"They said you were mouthy. I couldn't quite believe such beauty could speak so out of turn."
Who was they?
I glared. "Sometimes people have to be put in their place, Alpha."
He clicked his tongue, scowling down at me before looking at Asra. "Your female human is out of line."
"My luna can speak her mind." Asra stated. "She is free to speak."
He growled, eyes darting frantically between the two of us. "Modern society, ready to doom the hierarchy."
Benjamin turned without another word, scoffing as he flicked his suit jacket to the side. His hand dived into his pocket as he weaved his way through the crowds, ego bruised and face a picture of disgust. I couldn't care, too annoyed by his presence to care that I spoke too boldly.
"Who is he really?" I muttered.
"An alpha who believes I don't deserve to be a continental alpha." Asra grumbled.
He pulled me closer, wrapping his hand around my hips. My palms fell to his chest, and I diverted my gaze back to his face. He was staring down at me with a drained expression and I smiled softly, lifting a hand to caress his cheek.
"You deserve everything you have earned." I promised him.
He thanked me, kissing me softly. Before we could talk any more, the music stopped, and the room fell to a quiet hush. We were at the back of the room, in the centre, and wrapped in each other's embrace. Turning my attention to the front, I saw a male standing at the top of the balcony and took a large sip of my drink.
"May I introduce to you all; Alpha and Luna Augustus Black and their son, Leonardo Alexandar Black." He announced.
The room fell into a soft murmur before the grand doors opened. Augustus Black stepped through, his face holding every piece of intimidation I expected him to show. Beside him was his Luna, and in her arms was a soft white blanket encrusted with gold embellishments. You could only see the side of the baby's face, but it was enough for everyone to pay attention.
"Thank you all for coming here tonight. I welcome you to my home." Augustus announced. "We as alphas have nothing more than our power and our legacy, and I present to you my first son, Leonardo. The future alpha of Wolfram."
Nothing more? How sad for them.
The entire room erupted with a soft cheer and slight howls of welcome. I clapped alongside them, but a frown marred my face when I paid attention to what he said. Leonardo was his second child. I thought the first child was usually alpha?
Asra turned to me slightly, raising an eyebrow. "Their first was a female. Their assumption is she will be non-alpha."
I didn't know he was on my mind. My head didn't even ache.
My frown deepened, but I nodded once, turning my gaze back to the balcony. Their daughter didn't get the gene. It was a common thing, but also highly sexist to assume.
"Please, dance, eat, drink, and enjoy yourselves." Augustus gestured with his arms and dismissed the room.
I licked my lips with nerves, grabbing another champagne from a nearby server. They didn't even notice, continuing their walk through the crowds of people. Asra chuckled softly at me, taking my empty glass and placing it on another server's tray as they, too, passed.
Sipping from my glass, I looked around, but I drew my attention back to the balcony. The alpha and luna were descending the stairs, but it was the male at the doorway that caught my gaze. He was dressed in a formal suit, his hands clasped before him, but it was his features that threw me off guard.
I couldn't quite see his eyes from here, but I could tell they were pale. His face was soft, a broad grin on his face as he followed behind the alpha pair with a woman to his right. My tongue barely tasted the bubbles that travelled across it, too distracted to form a coherent sense.
There was something about this man that attracted me, but I did not recognise him.
Not his face, not his eyes, nor even the soft smile. But the hair...
That vibrant, wild hair that I saw every day in a mirror... That had something in my stomach twisting.
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also, filterless, drunk, ailia incoming
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