The Alpha's Salvation

LEILANI. Today, all the she-wolves of the Black Ridge pack were gathered at the pack house as instructed by our Alpha. I knew I was risking a lot being here today and what awaited me at home wouldn't be pleasant. Judging by the curious looks on everyone's faces, I wasn't the only one surprised by this meeting since the Alpha had gone quiet ever since the death of his mate, Luna Diana, who had been killed by a rogue. It was a sad period for the pack back then. Alpha Alexei had become withdrawn since then, never partaking in any of the pack functions. Nevertheless, the excitement in the air right now was euphoric, the Alpha after all was a man loved by all. Alpha Alexei hadn't arrived yet and I was so excited at finally getting a glimpse of his face even though that won't be possible. I had come to the pack house a little bit late and due to my short stature, I couldn't see the front of the crowd. But I didn’t let that break my spirit because after so long I got to hear his voice and that was enough for me I also didn't mind the hatred-filled glares I was getting from the other she-wolves, I was used to it by now. “Isn't that Leilani, Martha's daughter, the pack whore, what on earth is she doing here?” “Probably to seek out men to warm her bed tonight.” I looked sideways and noticed two girls my age were gossiping about me. They didn't even have the courtesy of speaking in low tones because they knew there was nothing I could do to defend myself. I was an Omega, a weak one at that coupled with the fact that my mother was known around the pack for not keeping her legs closed. It made me a target for the pack's constant bullying tactics. Immediately the other pack members who were unaware of my presence earlier, heard the girls and looked at me with disgust. I became afraid of their attention because I didn't know what evil deed they were going to do to me right there, maybe I should have listened to Mother's instructions and stayed home. Not that staying home would have been any better. Something told me I needed to be here today. One of the girls started walking towards me, she stood in front of me with an evil smirk on her face. “I don't know what you think you are doing here, you slut. Look around you, do you see anyone here that is in the same position as you?” She said sarcastically while the others snickered at her words. But it seemed she wasn't through with me, she was about to say something else which I am sure would be more hurtful words when suddenly a husky voice spoke with power and authority. “You are all welcome to this meeting, beautiful and brave she-wolves of the Black Ridge pack. I want to thank you all for respecting my wishes and being here even if I have been absent from the pack affairs for some time now. But I assure you I am back now.” Alpha Alexei was here, he was addressing us and all I could think about was how that voice was doing something to me. My whole body was on edge but in a good way, I swallowed a huge gulp of saliva when a sudden smell of chocolate and earth musk wafted through my nose. My senses were suddenly alert and a tingly sensation traveled through my spine to my nether regions, my body felt hot and I was so confused about what was happening to me. I was so focused on my body's reaction that I didn't even notice the Alpha had stopped talking. The entire crowd which was earlier buzzing with murmurs and whispers was suddenly silent. Immediately the crowd in front of me was creating a pathway, I thought it was for someone else but then I looked up and locked eyes with our Alpha, and then jolts of electricity zapped my heart. This couldn't be what I thought it was, I had no wolf but why did I hear a quiet purr in my head saying, “Mate.” I was startled by the unexpected intrusion wondering where that came from. My heartbeat slowed down and it felt like I couldn't breathe, I was stuck. Alpha Alexei commanded me to come to him and I couldn't resist. He was huge up close, six feet tall, purely muscled male, I felt like an imp being this close to him. He asked me to introduce myself and I could have sworn that I heard a lot of affection in his affection. I said, "My name is Leilani Rose, Alpha.” A different set of emotions passed through his eyes the moment he heard my name. It went from confusion to recognition and then disgust. “You are Martha's daughter? That vile woman's child," He spat at me. “The Moon Goodess must be punishing me but what I want to know is why?” I stood there in stunned silence at his words with tears flowing in my eyes. It seemed he wasn't through yet because he continued. “Out of all the she-wolves in my pack, it had to be you that was chosen by the moon goddess to be my second chance, what a cruel joke.” I tried to say something to defend myself but I was tongue-tied. Without saying anything more to me he shifted into his wolf and ran into the woods. “Follow Mate, he needs us, he will make you stronger, you need to be with him.” The strange voice kept chanting in my head. But I paid it no mind, what was the point? It wouldn't change anything, It seems my mother's shadow will forever haunt me. Her immoral ways had finally given me the final blow. My mate left me there without claiming me as his to the entire pack yet. He didn't outright reject me but I saw the hatred and disgust in his eyes; he looked at me the same way the other pack members did. I could hear the laughter from the other she-wolves, they were happy at my humiliation. Ashamed and unable to take their reproach anymore I left there with tears in my eyes and their continuous laughter echoing behind me.