Conrad POV
I am dressed very casually for tonight’s run. Dressing purely for my girl. When she sees my arms, I see her eyes light up as the need to reach out to touch me takes over. I’m seriously considering ripping all the sleeves of every shirt I own to have her look at me like that every time she sees me.
She starts to look around confused. There are two tents in the field. One is a basic fabric one you can stand up in and the other is extremely grand. It’s bight colored and could easily fit the large wooden table from the kitchen. There are also a lot of strange noises coming from the tent that I can’t identify.
Lewana looks at me. “So what is going on with the tents“.
I just roll my eyes. “Apparently, because this is a presentation the other two candidates wanted tents to make grand entrances. Guess which one is Cordelia’s“.
She lets out a small fake laugh but I can feel her arm tighten around mine. “I know tonight is big for you but I will be right here the whole time. There is a 20–minute run as a group with the candidates and Alpha, then it will be just us“.
She smiles at me but our heads turn to Cordelia’s tent as it sounds like a hair dryer is going. I just shake my head.
The sun has set, and the moon is rising in a cloudless sky. The torches are lit around the field bathing it in a soft glow. It does set the mood for a magical night.
Donovan takes the stage for the start of the night.
“Welcome everyone to this most special evening. A night where the wolf part of our souls can truly be free. Alpha King. When you are ready, please introduce everyone to Jace“.
I can feel a few people backing away. Jace’s reputation always precedes him. As I remove my clothes and shift Jace comes leaping forward with a snarl. He is already on guard for anyone who goes near his Serena.
Donovan speaks again. “Introducing Lady Valerie and her wolf“.
Valerie comes out of her tent full of confidence. Jace knows she is not interested. Both wolves go up to each other and she immediately submits by showing her neck and bowing. Jace accepts. A good introduction.
Donovan continues. “Introducing, Lady Cordelia and her wolf“.
What. Cordelia has always made sure she is last to make the biggest entrance. I can tell from the look on Alpha Anthony’s face he was expecting this as well. Too late now, You can’t unring a bell.
Two omega handmaids open the tent entrance and out walks Cordelia’s wolf.
Jace growls instantly and starts complaining in my head.
“What the hell is that“.
“I think it is her wolf but she must have had a dog groomer or something in there. She looks more chow breed than wolf“. And she did. The coat was perfectly groomed and fluffed. Even for a dog show. Jace can’t hide his disgust.
‘First pile of shit I find, I pushing her in it“.
“Not going to stop you“.
She comes over to Jace and gets straight in his face. He growls at her to back off. Her wolf is as stupid as she is. She is not submitting, instead holding her head high as if challenging him. He barks at her and sees her flinch and take a step but
she refuses to submit.
Jace is getting more aggressive when Donovan quickly starts the last introduction clearly worried about how that went. Or maybe about what Jace would do.
“And Finally, Lady Lewana and her wolf“.
Jace turns his head quickly to see our girl at the edge of the forest. Completely in the shadows. She is muttering under her breath to support Serena and I can sense their nerves.
The tunic is not fully off before she starts shifting so I’m glad no one else got to see her body. I see her amazing fur start to appear and Jace holds his breath.
Serena finds us in the crowd and stares into Jace’s eyes to focus on us while she takes the last few steps she needs. As soon as her leg is out of the shadow she glitters and glows even more brightly than yesterday. She looks truly ethereal. I can hear the collective gasp of everyone present as they see her.
Jace can’t hold himself back anymore. He bounds over to her and starts nuzzling her instantly. He licks her affectionately and starts to rub his scent all over her. Many are quickly rushing to transform into their wolves as they want to see as well and many lower their heads towards her out of respect knowing she is blessed by the Moon Goddess herself.
I head over the the forest with her by my side standing proud as we line up. Time for the run.
I have to be at the front for this ludicrous show and Cordelia’s wolf pushes Valerie out of the way to be behind me. She
doesn’t even argue. Serena is at the back with Liam and Arthur as I am taking no chances. It’s unlikely we will be attacked tonight as the true moon is as sacred to us as it is to the rogue side so even in times of war, a cease–fire normally occurs. I’m still taking no chances with my mate though so I made sure she is protected.
We are running along the designated track as a group and Cordelia’s wolf keeps trying to come forward to run alongside
- me.
Thanks to my Lycan training, I can smell it before I see it. I large pile of bear poo.
It’s at the bottom of a small hill so I know if I bump and trip up Cordelia she will fall right in it. I slow down slightly and her wolf instantly falls into the trap.
She is running alongside me and I time it perfectly. She rolls straight through it. It goes all over her fur and her feet. I can see the panic in her eye but just glad I don’t hear the screaming for once.
Jace doesn’t even wait for her. He takes off once he has enjoyed the site and leaves her there to return to the field and the pack.
