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I was in wolf form—the wet mossy cushion of the forest floor under my paws. I suddenly smelt that sticky candy scent again. My member hardened immediately, and my wolf had had enough. I had to follow it. The aroma led me to a small house in an ally pack territory. I couldn't see in it, but the smell was taking over my senses, making me drool excessively.

"Mate. Mate. Mate."

"No!!" I woke up screaming. Libby awoke and looked puzzled.

"Are you okay?" I looked around and saw the sun was up already. That's when I realized where I was.

"Shit, shit, shit! My father will kill me. Libby, can you drive me home, please...?" She nodded.

We both got dressed, and she drove me home in good time. I ran out of her car, waving her goodbye. Then I went straight to my house. My dad was at the door waiting.

"Where were you?" He bellowed.

"A friend."

"Yeah, I can smell her. What is wrong with you? Do you know what day it is?"

"Yeah? Thanks for the happy birthday." I muttered. My dad scoffed.

"Where is mom?" I asked.

"She is at the hall getting things ready for your party. She was up all night worried sick, making food for you and the guests."

I looked down at my feet, feeling bad. However, my mother was kind to me and understood me. She was a Beta like Libby and fulfilled her role well.

"I'm sorry." My dad nodded and placed his hand on my shoulder as he walked past me.

"Get ready, and let's go."

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Hours went by as we prepared the pack meeting hall. First, I took a break, and I read texts. Then, I watched as the meeting hall began to fill. It was full of members of our pack and three other ally packs. That's when I started to smell that sweet scent again. Only This time, it was overbearing. My head felt light and dizzy.

I plugged my nose and looked in the drawer for a vapor rub. But, of course, I couldn't find it. So, finally, my father grabbed and ushered me into the main hall and onto the stage. I still felt dizzy and started breathing through my mouth to avoid the scent.

"Today, we are here to celebrate welcoming the hanging river pack's future Alpha and my son, Nico." My dad announced proudly. Everyone began clapping.

I stepped forward and started reciting the ancient text in front of the pack's elders. But unfortunately, my heart was pounding, and I kept slipping up.

"I pledge my heart, soul, and being to the moon goddess... "I began to say. I closed my eyes and repeated the remaining text. The elders all nodded in acceptance. It was a relief, but I still couldn't get that scent out of my head. Everyone began clapping as they handed a shot of whiskey. Someone passed alcohol shots around to everyone.

"To Nico!" Everyone raised a glass and drank it. I felt the heat from the drink warm my chest. It was temporarily distracting me from the scent.

"Thank God." I thought. My father handed me a beer that I happily took. Hopefully, it will dull the scent.

As I started walking and mingling with our ally pack's members, I suddenly came across a Beta with the candy scent lingering on him. However, it was faint, so he wasn't the one producing it. I sighed in frustration.

I suddenly felt dizzy once again. I headed upstairs and down the hall to get away from the noise. Suddenly the scent hit me like a bus. I collapsed onto my knees. My legs trembled, and it was hard to breathe. What was this? I pulled myself up, put my shirt over my nose, and opened the door to the kids' room, where it was strongest.