Spurned Luna’s Return: On Your Knees, Alpha Chase

The next morning.

7:49 am.

All eight of them were at the hotel’s restaurant’s VIP section, seated around a large round table made of rosewood. Through mind link, they discussed who among them would possibly battle today and also the various strategy that could be used. Phoenix provided quite a lot of help in the latter regard but didn’t divulge too much since it might lead the other 6 to deduce something that he didn’t want them to. Then he and Lavana surprisingly chose to talk to the six about what happened yestermorning.

“Um… My mate and I, we’re kind of um… special wolves. We don’t know if it’s ever been on record but after shifting, we both have this ability to fly and um… vanish. It’s the moon goddess’ gift to us.”

Mel sighed before responding to Lavana’s mate’s words. “Phoenix, Lavana, everyone has their own secrets. I’m sure you guys had your reasons for not telling. Unlike yesterday, I’m not that keen on knowing.”

“Me neither,” said Oliver. The other 4 agreed too by nodding their head.

“This…” Lavana was stunned. They weren’t eager to know what she and Phoenix were anymore? Both of them spent quite some time discussing what kind of story would satisfy their curiosity but they didn’t want to hear it?

Rolandro spoke: “Lavana, you saved my son and gave hope to our pack. And I have no right to ask you two to disclose your secrets. I have mine too just like everyone here. And Phoenix, even though I don’t like you that much, for the fact that you’re Lavana’s mate, I’ll try to get used to your ways. But you also need to improve…”

“I’m a talkative. Nothing can change that.” Phoenix harrumphed, his arms folded.

“Er… Let’s not get into a fight this morning. Oh look, the food’s here.” Mel rubbed his palms while almost drooling at the sight of the food on the large trays that were being brought over by 4 waiters.

The trio elegantly arranged the plates of food on the table. Another waiter soon came over with bottles of water on a tray.

Werewolves loved meat and they were going to a special battle today so eating meat is a must. Lavana ate a lot of the food and the amazing thing was, her belly was still flat!

“My dear, I wonder how long it will take for pregnancy to become evident on you.” Phoenix wondered out loud.

“Hey!” she slapped his shoulder. “How can your mind go that far? We’re not even married!” she scolded him telepathically.

A smile found its way to Phoenix’s lips and he answered her. “Lavie honey, you look cute even when angry.”

“You…” she pointed at him at a loss for words.

“Eat your food.” he put her right hand on the plate after licking her fingers clean.

“We’ll be waiting for you in the garden,” Oliver said as he got up with the others.

This Phoenix must have a mission of making others eat vinegar. The mated trio (Rolandro, Dante and Mel) wished to go back to their mates even more but they must stay here for all the days of the competition. And the fate of their pack also lay in the contest’s result.

“Are you that eager to father a child?” Lavana asked in mind link while chewing on a chicken leg.

“It would happen eventually, it doesn’t matter how long,” Phoenix replied as he served some rice into her plate.

She nodded before speaking: “I know. Once this pack’s fate’s sealed and we’re done dealing with our enemies, then we can settle down and marry. Children will naturally come along.”

“I like that word.”

“What word, Sullivan?”

“Children. How many children do you want us to have?” he asked.

“Um… Maybe 10?” she replied without thinking much.

“Ten?” he exclaimed, causing another group of 9 men in the VIP section, a bit far away from the two of them, to stare at him with unreadable expressions. He wore a sheepish smile as he waved at them before looking at his mate, now wearing a serious look.

“Mate, do you know what you’re saying? Ten kids? Are you that willing to go through parturition so many times?” he asked worriedly.

“What? You don’t want that many?” she asked, still munching on the meat.

“Er… It’s not that I don’t want many kids. I’m just worried for you.” he replied, rubbing his neck.

“Oh. Dragons rarely give birth to one child so are mermaids.” she disclosed. “So if I’m right, I will only go through that pain 3-5 times.”

“Okay.” Phoenix nodded his head. “Ten kids it is. But you say it like it’s easy to give birth. A lot of ladies are unwilling to go through it again after their first time.”

“Yes, it’s not easy but I want to give birth to at max ten kids for you.” she drank from the bottle of water and then put it down.

“But if after the first time of parturition, you suddenly decide that it’s enough and…” his question was cut short by Lavana.All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

“Don’t be too worried. Let’s take things slowly at a time, okay? Let’s finish this contest and claim the crown.”

Phoenix nodded. “Okay. We’ll talk about this after marriage.”

“Want one?” she offered him a chicken leg but he shook his head.

“I’m full. You eat up.”

“Okay.” she sank her teeth into the meat in her hand.

***

An hour and a half later…

Since the competition would start around 2, the group decided that lazing in the hotel won’t be good. They got into the vehicles and went sightseeing. They even went to an amusement park to have fun for a while before going sightseeing again. They also got new outfits on Phoenix’s request at the most expensive clothes store they found. Then they returned to the hotel to rest.

At 1:30 pm, they were on their way to the venue in the new clothes they’d acquired.

Reaching there, they found that a large ring had been set up. It was sturdy and could withstand the battles that would take place in it today. There were several banners of various colours bearing battle slogans that had been hung around the place. At specific points were retractable stands with some vital information to the attendees.

“Dear, you’re sure you’ll be fine if you see him?” Phoenix mind linked his mate and she nodded in response to his question. From the second day, it was important for the top three packs to be present though not compulsory. The top three Alphas could actually choose to come on the third day which was the finals for the Alphaless packs.

…

The time finally came.

A silver-haired, dark-skinned, tall and slightly plump lady with a charming appearance (wearing a long, fitted crimson gown that revealed her cleavage, and accentuated her feminine shape and 8-inch silver heels) ascended the sand-coloured platform. She waved at the audience, doing a little happy dance that made her boobs jiggle, causing some unmated males to whistle. When she was done with her demonstration, she blew a kiss at one of the males in the audience. He pretended to faint, causing his pack members to giggle.

She steadied her posture and began her speech with a sweet melodious voice.

“Good afternoon, lovely ladies and charming gentlemen. It’s nice to see you all here, to witness this contest in person. I’m Charlotte DeManuel, daughter of the Beta of the 9th-ranked pack. I’m honoured to be on this platform and I can guarantee, this competition won’t be boring with me here. Also, I’m single.” she winked. There were some who got into relationships before meeting their fated mate. But they never took it seriously for they’d never feel for the other person what they’d feel for their fated mate, even if they didn’t like the latter.