Ember

6. Spark of Dark interest

King Alpha Silas Evensen

Sitting in yet another long clans meeting. Since moving from, Ireland it seems all that is on my agenda are these meetings. Pure annoyance must be plastered on my unshaven face considering my wolf Abraxis is snarling in my mind, spit leaving his mouth. I inherited my father's yellow hazel eyes that are as bright as the fiery sun when my patience runs thin.

My parents stayed in Ireland while I moved most of our pack to America in the northeast kingdom. After not finding my mate I am determined to focus elsewhere. There are many that don't follow our rules here and that sure as hell is going to change.

I space out at the decor. The earth toned room matched most of the castle. Light green walls with chocolate brown accents mixed with some lighter variations. Bringing the colors of nature in my place of peace.

"Your highness?" My second in command snaps me out of my thoughts that he is instantly rewarded with a deep earth shaking growl.

Closing my eyes to breath away the rage my wolf unleashed. A few more moments is all I need. Abraxis knows who the fuck is in charge, he may sneak an outburst when we share emotions but I am King. Shaking out his deep burgundy fur retreats to my mental den.

" I apologize Beta Killian please continue in a faster manner. My beast and I have had enough of these meetings. " my voice loud and full of poison. This is the 6th meeting in 2 months. All the same shit.

"My son has a valid reason for irritation. Unless there is something new to discuss other than my last topic of choice this gathering is at it's end" the deep unnerving voice of my father spreads the tension.

Killian Blanch has been my best friend since childhood. He has grown into a large man, with his coal colored eyes, deep brown skin and braided black hair he definitely fits into our viking pack. My father went centuries without a Beta and our pack suffered for it. Being 25 years old without a mate was against us as it is, when I took the thrown from my father at 20 I knighted him as my Beta. Killian is loyal to a fault, on that same note he doesn't take my shit either and that is a quality I need with Abraxis being the feral unruly fucker he is.

"There was a reported massacre involving Black Forest Pack farther in the south about 90 miles from here, it seems that there are only 5 survivors your highness. One of the survivors is claiming he has been the alpha for a couple years but that means that Alpha Rupert Astrid and his daughter are deceased. Something is not right here Si." His eyes full of concern and fear for letting my name slip in front of other Alpha's.

Bowing his head in submission as an apology which I quickly accept. He has peaked my interest for sure almost in disbelief.

"Send a team of our finest warriors to investigate the pack and village. I don't want them to return until they search all that is left. Beta Killian and I will go threw the forest surroundings for more possible threats, survivors and evidence. Our most precious law has been broken" Abraxis was in a front row seat. We must never kill our own kind unless to defend someone who can not do so themselves or to protect your own life. Alpha's are known for killing for lack of respect as am I. This however was outright genocide of an entire pack.

"Father I request that you and mother remain on the thrown, I will be gone for a few weeks. " graciously accepting my request with a stern nod. After what happened so long ago to our clans this is personal.

"One last agenda topic before we go to our quarters for the evening " My father said with a wariness I am unfamiliar with.

"On with it I am done with this shit" my growl heavy in ever word.

" Son I brought someone with me that I think you should meet" mindlinking his top guard.

A young woman enters the room. Her hair a deep earthy brown which you would think was black if you looked really fast, she looked at me with weary deep amber eyes. She was a thin build, not usually my type at all, given that I must say she is beautiful in her own way. She seems eager and uncomfortable all at once.

My father's shaking voice breaks the tension or at least a failed attempt "This is Angel Woods. She has graciously agreed to accompany us to meet you. She has been threw Luna training and I believe you both could help each other. "

I see black film coming to my vision. I don't need a mate. I gave up the need years ago and will not allow anyone to push some woman on me simply because they want me to get laid and have pups. I have fucked many women, dominated them fully and I can say the desire to fill the position of Luna was never a thought.

Holding Abraxis back with all my strength is a lose lose if I do not leave.

Walking to the mirror on the wall to inspect the damage to see my eyes are as black as deep ocean water under a night sky. Fixing my warrior braids before looking at the woman offered to me.

"Angel my Gamma will show you to your room which will not be mine. You can stay if you wish under my protection with the simple understanding that you will never be my Luna. " I turn to my father releasing a breathy snarl threw my protruding teeth.

"Killian we leave tonight. We have hunting to do" the his on my inner demons seeping into every soul in the room as I exit.

I need some fresh blood on my hands.