Alpha's Nala novel Chapter 3

Legaxy

“Remember what?” I inquired innocently, which earned me a glare from him.

“Seriously Legaxy? The Red Moon Ball is scheduled to happen next week.” He stated, crossing his arms in front of his chest, “Don't tell me you forgot all about it already.” He added, sounding upset.

I made an 'Oh' face, and he did get it that I forgot the once-in-a-lifetime party of the Vampire — Witch race, where every single Vampire and Witch finds their RED — for werewolves, it's equal to 'mate'.

Seth only grunts a response at me.

Of course, he will be angry and disappointed by my oblivious state — which I may say is temporary — since he always mentioned this to me every year he joins the ball.

Regardless, like every year, Seth never found his Red. I don't know why or how the process works for them, but sadly, he never gets a match.

Not even once, if I may add...

He's already 28, and I don't know if he is still willing to look for his Red since he did end up choosing the security forces, where he guards and protects, over waiting for someone who never came.

Embarrassed, I bit my lip.

“Sorry, I didn't mean to forget about it. I've been a bit... unfocused lately. Hotel stuff, don't ask.” I apologized, chewing the inside of my lip as I abruptly recalled the heated morning meeting session we have with Mr. Black.

All the arguments that took place, the screams that left the lips, the unfiltered and foul language bouncing around the room, and the fist pounding on the porcelain table causing it to crack.

Yeah, that kind of stuff, which left me a bit 'distracted' at the moment.

I guess I'm not over it as I believed it to be...

Seth sighed and seeing how 'inattentive' I really was at that minute, he became quiet for a while.

All of a sudden, he pinched my left cheek to look at him.

“Hey, it's alright cheeky boo. I'm the one who's sorry here. Stress got the best of me.” He sighed again. “It's just... hard, and knowing it's a big day, everyone doesn't just expect it to be perfect. Rather, they WANT it to be perfect.” He explained, flashing a sad smile at me.

I only blinked a few times, getting off of the recollection I was having, before registering into Seth's apologetic eyes.

“That's why Dad didn't pick you up. Overtime — again, but he said he was sorry.” He added softly while rubbing my cheek with his thumb.

I nodded at him in understanding and finally, went inside the car. As he entered the driver's seat and laid my backpack beside him, I caught him sniffing the air.

I scowled.

“Do you ever stop that, Kuya?” I asked.

He looked confused as he glanced my way.

“What do you mean? I always do this.” He stated.

“But you're off duty. It's not like somebody's going to jump out of the bushes and hurt us.” I protested, scrunching my nose in the process.

He chuckled.

“It's better to be safe than never Legaxy. Besides, it's just a security check — not the hunting stance.” He said, backing up the car. “You know pretty well that I will feel hell if I didn't do this perimeter check, knowing we are at a place where EVERYONE IS WELCOME.” He pointed out.

I clasped my mouth shut after hearing that, and didn't argue further.

His right.

Mallow Hotel may be a sacred ground for everybody, and no one is allowed to fight here — unless granted by the head owner, but you never know what each dark mind can do. Especially, a dark beast's mind who's being unintentionally provoked by their enemies.

“Oh,” was all that I could chirp off; the sudden thought of fear lingering in the back of my mind.

“Not to mention,” he paused and a dangerous grin appeared on his face as he peeks at me through the driver's mirror, “I do love smelling your scent.”

At first, I didn't think much about it and believing that it was just his normal teasing, I rolled my eyes at him, “Shut up. You said no 'hunting stance'.”

He laughed hard as we drove off.

However, he was not done joking, and from there, I saw a hint of hunger in his eyes — from green to red — while peeking again at me in the mirror.

Oh, no...

“Seriously though, your scent could drive a Vampire crazy... That savory, sweet-sweet scent...” He licked his lips and swallowed hard, “I know I would boo...” His voice was playful at the end, but too low and husky — making me confirm he was hungry for blood.

Freaking hell no!

I stiffened hearing that and like a switch, the memories of him almost killing me flashback in my head — replacing the fear I felt with tremendous alarm.

“I wished you haven't said that Seth. Particularly, when you're starving...” I muttered, nervously.

He heard me and the fright in my voice was his realization; His once hungry features immediately drop and turned into pure shock, then distress.

“Shit! I'm so sorry cheeky boo, I didn't realize I was — ”

“Don't... It's okay, really.” I managed to as I flash my smile at him through the rearview mirror — trying to hide the horror I was feeling, “Do you need to feed? We could stop, and I will let you go hunt — ”

“No, no, I can wait.” He cut me off, breathing ragged. “Mom, she — she will be disappointed if we don't eat dinner.” He added, slowly calming down now — and his eyes, still shifting from red to green which means he was fighting for control.

I just nodded and we both became silent for a while; waiting for him to thoroughly calm down.

“So, could I safely conclude that the reason why you are planning on leaving home is... us? We scare you much — far too much, don't we?” He queried in a miserable tone, breaking the silence that long crept between us.

I shook my head in a 'NO' and surprisingly, a giggle left my lips as I thought about his conclusion and question about me leaving home.

“Of course not, silly.” I replied, smiling at him in the mirror since I notice he was relaxed now — his eyes were in their normal shade of green, “It's just the idea of independence Seth. Besides, no one in this family likes the idea of me driving.” I pouted at the thought.