Alpha Xander: His Contracted Luna

“Catherine!” Xander yelled. “You don’t have to run and hide-come on out.”

It was a fruitless search in the woods that night. His vain attempt to restrain Catherine. She had to stray away from his path. He wasn’t trustworthy and certainly not the savior she thought him to be.

Xander’s mind wanders about. He couldn’t find her. And it was getting really dark. Eric and the others would come searching for their Alpha and might stumble into Catherine.

Where the hell are you? It’s a matter of time before the betas come looking for me.

The bulk of his worries was if Faye hadn’t trailed him behind. It would be bad for both he and Catherine. His title would be revoked and Catherine-Catherine won’t survive in this supernatural world on her own. It was already overwhelming as it was.

Xander stepped off five paces from the pine tree and advanced in a series of jumps. The branches were mighty high and he caught a familiar scent mid-flight. He landed on the wrong footing and broke off a branch. He hit the ground. The fall didn’t cause him quite the damage.

Faye appeared hovering in the trees. She crouched still on a branch. The moment Xander exited the manor, Faye had set off behind him. She had managed to dismiss the guests that held her busy. Darkness fell on her eyes.

I knew he was up to no good.

It became known to her that Catherine was alive from Xander’s squalling.

“I will rip the human apart when he finds her,” She smirked.

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BACK AT THE MANOR (PACKHOUSE)

The last of the guests were leaving. Sandra and Jamal were on hosting duty, they took their time to bid farewells at the gate. The minute the last car drove away, Sandra fell into Jamal’s arms.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

Her eyes were tired and weary, “I have never felt this kinda in a long-long time,” She winced.

Jamal put his arms over her head and turned her to walk back to the courtyard.

“Where did all the werewolf strength go?” He teased.

“You barely attended to the guests,” she said curtly.

“Chill babe… I was pulling a lot of weight outside while a lot of honorable wolves feasted inside,” he scoffed.

Sandra fell silent with a frown.

“Hey-hey come on you’re not mad at me are you?” He asked. “To be honest, you pulled the most weight. I didn’t sound fair.”

“Glad you realized that,” She said with a grin. “By the way… I haven’t seen the betrothed all night.”

They reached the fountain, a few steps away from the entrance. The light on the balcony gleamed on their faces.

“Eric mentioned he saw Xander out here by the fountain,” Jamal said. “The two did make history right here on the crevice,” laughed and pointed.

Sandra jerked him by the side, “Don’t be silly,” she snapped. “I’m serious. The Alpha might be in danger.”

“The Alpha is a big boy,” Jamal chuckled and stomped his foot on the doorstep. “He can take care of himself-and Faye…”

Sandra stopped Jamal’s hand as he turned the knob, “Faye is not who you think she is,” she uttered sternly.

She knew Jamal was submissive to Faye. She never once told him about what she felt about that, but tonight was a good start.

“Babe let’s just go in and have the sofa to ourselves,” He yawned. “Manny has his girl Shirley over in the room. And besides Catherine isn’t around to sleepwalk on us having-

“-you are not listening,” she cried out meekly.

Jamal opened the door and they pulled away from each other’s arms. She walked in after him, and he waited to close the door behind him.

Sandra arched her body on the sofa waiting for a response from Jamal.

Jamal leaned back on the door and exhaled lightly.

“Faye is a leader,” he said boldly. “You don’t have to like her.”

“It’s not like what you are saying at all,” Sandra said. “Totally a different context.” She rose up from the sofa to face him.

Jamal folded his arms and stepped forward. He had never had this conversation with her but they were heated in it.

“I am sired to her okay? I will forever be loyal,” he grunted. “Oh and please enlighten me on your context since mine isn’t clear enough.”

“Jackson told me all about it,” She groaned. “And now for some reason, he’s missing.”

“I’ve had it with you, Sandra,” he grimaced. “Jackson this. Jackson that. I’m glad he’s gone missing.”

She slapped him across the face, “My brother will be back,” she said with a shaky voice.

She walked away leaving disgruntled Jamal holding his hand to his face.

The floorboards creaked, and Jamal saw Manny sneaking Shirley down the stairs.

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IN THE WOODS

“Catherine! Where are you?” he hollered. He progressed when he instantly caught her distinct scent, it was lavender. He tapped into his deeper consciousness and perceived Catherine’s pheromones. It was unlike Faye’s intensity. Stronger.

Xander made a stop when he heard misplaced movements behind him.

Someone is following me. I have to change routes so they won’t lead to Catherine.

He bent down and lowered to touch the ground. He dug his hand into the earth to collect dirt.

Faye was cautious and persistent. She saw him scouting tracks on the ground.

He’s found the human tracks. It won’t be long before I strike.

Xander made a move on. He picked up the pace in a more sleek and agile manner. He cut through the air.

Faye jumped towards the next branch to follow from behind.

She held her ground and lost sight of him. Sneaky bastard.

***

Faye jumped down to the spot where Xander vanished. “He must have taken a different route, how did I not see it coming?” she asked herself.

The winds fell in brief silence. She could hear the owls hooting but there was something else. Closer, about to strike. She felt a presence behind her. She steadied her form.

Her eye color transitioned. Her fingernails extended to sharp claws. She growled and was ready for what dared to attack her in the night.

The latter growled back at her.