The Alpha's King's Arrival
The Next morning, the pack received news that the Alpha king would be visiting. The alpha king was known for his strength, wisdom, and fearsome reputation. The entire pack buzzed with excitement and a hint of fear. Belle, however, felt a strange sensation in her chest—a mix of nerves and curiosity. She had never seen an Alpha up close before.
The pack burst into a flurry of activity. Word spread that the Alpha King himself, Kael, was coming for the full moon celebration. He ruled over all the neighboring packs with an iron fist but a fair heart.
"Did you hear? The Alpha King is coming tonight!" Belle's friend Maya squealed, nearly knocking over her water bowl.
Belle's stomach did a little flip.
Everyone scrambled to prepare for the celebration. Wolves carried in freshly caught deer and rabbits. Others decorated the clearing with wildflowers and glowing lanterns.
"Make yourself useful," snapped Beta Marcus as he passed Belle. "Or at least stay out of sight when the Alpha King arrives."
Belle nodded and slipped away to help with smaller tasks. As the sun set, drums began to beat. Wolves from several packs gathered in their finest forms, some shifting between human and wolf to show off their control.
When Alpha King arrived, the crowd parted like water. Belle couldn't help but peek from behind a large pillar. Her breath caught in her throat.
He was massive - easily the largest wolf she'd ever seen. In human form, he stood tall and proud, with muscled shoulders. His eyes scanned the gathering, intelligent and fierce.
Something strange happened in Belle's chest - a warm flutter that made her feel dizzy. She pressed a hand against her heart, confused by the sensation.
"What's wrong with me?" she whispered.
The celebration roared around her, but all Belle could focus on was the mysterious pull she felt toward the Alpha King - a man who wouldn't even notice someone like her existed.