Demon War: Rise of the Alpha

Chapter 9 Destiny

            “You really have no idea what you just did, do you?” Aaron was now smiling curiously at his nephew. He watched Wyatt shake his head to the side. “You just ordered everyone in here. You commanded all of them.”

            Wyatt’s eyes widened. “How? I was able to order the other Alphas too? And other packs? I don’t understand.” Sam walked up next to Wyatt so that he could hear better. He also understood a very deep primal feeling when Wyatt barked for them to be quiet. He was waiting for confirmation from the two men in front of him.

            “Wyatt. I never thought this day would come in my lifetime, but it has. Today a werewolf leader was born. Congratulation’s son. You are now the ruler of the werewolves. Their king.” Aaron smiled proudly at his nephew.

            James watched Wyatt’s eyes and could see the confusion in them. “Do you remember reading of the werewolf history? Remember how there was a part that talked about an Alpha that would unite the packs? This Alpha would be the king of the werewolves. And his lineage would continue to be werewolf royalty.”

            “I did feel a strange power inside of me then. I just thought it was related to my fairy side.” Wyatt whispered out quietly.

            “This is your destiny. You were born to unite the werewolves. You have a power over all of your kind. I could not have picked a better man for the position. You are not one to abuse his power. You will lead us all to prosperity.” Aaron reached his hand out and placed it on Wyatt’s shoulder. “I am so proud of you. I know your parents will be as well.”

            Wyatt chuckled a bit. “So much for eventually moving to Elysium.”

            “Yeah, I don’t think that is in your future young king.” James said with a small grin.

Wyatt shook his head with a side smile. This was all very surreal to him.

            “We can all feel it. It was like a power inside of you just connected with us. I could now recognize your aura anywhere. It is weird to admit as an Alpha but it makes me want to naturally extend my neck to you in submission. Now tell me that isn’t the power of a king.” James leaned back on his heels and shook his head.

            “Well, Wyatt. I don’t think anyone in this room can deny who you are.” Aaron looked back at the others who were staring at Wyatt in awe. “We are our packs leaders, but you are now ours. I guess you should probably address everyone. But know now that whatever you say goes. No one will dare go against it, not that they could ignore an order from a supreme Alpha.” Aaron stood back a step from Wyatt.

            “Why me though? Why was I chosen to become the Alpha king?” Wyatt whispered quietly. It was to himself mainly.

            “Your mother was the daughter of an Alpha and your father a son of the Alpha. That made you a true Alpha. I guess the moon goddess chose you for this reason?” James shrugged. “This is her doing. We are her children. I’m sure she chose you for a reason. She must know you have a good heart.”

            Wyatt stood there and felt the red energy flowing through his arms. Whatever this energy was, it also made him stronger. He had a feeling he would be in for a surprise the next time he shifted.

            You will have to see what we look like now. Blaze howled in his head.

            Oh, so you are talking with me again? Did you know? Wyatt asked his wolf.

            Hmph, of course. I am not just an ordinary Alpha wolf. We were born to lead. We are the present and future leader. And our pups will continue to rule long after we are gone.

            What pups?  Wyatt thought bitterly.

            We have a mate out there. Whether she be chosen or fated. She is out there.

            Wyatt mentally rolled his eyes at his wolf and then looked up at the podium. On the bright side he no longer had to worry about convincing the packs. Now he had to do the best he could to lead them wisely. He didn’t want to have a very hands-on approach. Each pack had an Alpha for a reason. He would be there to step in and resolve disputes. To make sure packs were being fair. And to unite them for war. Wyatt walked back up to the podium and turned looking over the represented packs. This time as he looked at them, he was looking at them as their king.

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            She leaned over the railing and looked down at the fountain below her. The water shot upwards in cascading ripples. It was beautiful. She could feel the cool breeze on her face when the water hit its highest peak. She turned her head back around. Oh no. It had only been for a moment, but she lost them. She lost sight of Susan and Renee in the crowd. Her eyes frantically darted around but it was no use. They probably did not even realize they had lost her yet. There were just so many people. Jin walked over to a bench and sat down on it. She leaned her head back and looked up at the clear ceiling windows. She could hear the endless chattering of people and their constant shuffling of feet. She wasn’t used to being around crowds like this. She was certain if she just waited here that they would come back and find her.

            “Hey there.”

            Jin straightened up and looked at the owner of the voice in front of her. There were two young men standing there. One of them was smiling at her and was the person who had greeted her. He had sandy wavy hair and blue eyes.

            “Umm… hi.” Jin replied quietly. She gnawed on her tucked in bottom lip nervously.

            “Are you here alone? We were about to go and grab something to eat. Want to join us?” The sandy haired boy said in a soothing tone.

            “I actually got separated. I am going to wait here for them. Thank you though.” Jin replied sweetly hoping they would leave her alone.

            “How about we wait with you? We can’t leave a cute kitten like you here by her self .” His voice was kind and he didn’t seem threatening. But Jin didn’t feel comfortable. She didn’t know how to tell them no without being insulting. She squeezed her hands together and looked back at him quietly.

            “Jin.”

            She turned her head and beamed widely. She immediately jumped up and hopped into the safe familiar side. She felt his large arm wrap around her. Her body relaxed. She was safe.

            Jason looked up at the two men who only nodded to him with a smile before walking away. He looked down at Jin who was still tucked into his side. Her head was slightly buried into him, but she looked okay.

            “Are you okay? What did they want?” Jason asked quietly.

            Jin peaked her head up to meet with his chocolate eyes. “I’m okay. I got separated from Renee and Susan. They wanted to keep me company, so I wasn’t alone. Thank you.” She smiled at Jason. “I’m not used to crowds. Thank you for being here.” She let out a relieved breath.

            “It’s easy to get separated here.” Jason kept his arm wrapped around her as he began to lead her away. “Stay close to me.” Though it didn’t seem he needed to mention the last part because she was velcroed to his side. He kept his hand wrapped around her small body as he continued to navigate through the crowd. He took her to a less crowded area and led her to a store. He looked down and a smile rose on his face when he saw her eyes light up in excitement.

            Jin’s eyes darted around the room. There was so much chocolate. Chocolate flavored chips, chocolate coated gummy bears, chocolate dipped fruit and so much more. She smiled up at him and he chuckled down at her.

            “Go pick out whatever you want.” Jason said gently. He watched her bounce around the room in excitement as he slowly trailed behind her. When he saw her sitting on the bench all alone, he slowly studied her. He was about to approach when he saw two other men walk up to her. When he saw her beginning to squeeze her hands together nervously something inside of him ignited. He wanted them away from her. And for a moment, a millisecond only, the thought that he wanted these men away from what was his rushed through him. He quickly shook that thought off though. That wasn’t what he was doing. He was just going to make sure she was okay. That was it. At least that is what he kept trying to convince himself. Though his eyes betrayed him as he watched the excited girl in front of him. His heart was betraying him as he felt it making room for her. Room that he didn’t want to make; room that he was afraid of creating.

            “Jason Jason Jason.” Jin chirped happily at the front counter.

            He chuckled and walked up to her. “What is it?”

            “Lookie! It’s chocolate covered coffee beans. Like the stuff Wyatt was drinking, right?” Jin looked at him in excitement.

            “I don’t think you are one who needs caffeine.” Jason regarded her cute hyper attitude and grinned down at her. His walls were slowly breaking down and he felt himself becoming more and more like himself around her. No longer the cautious guardian. But being the person Jason.

            The person across the counter handed her a couple to try. She plopped one in her mouth and then reached up on her tiptoes pushing one in Jason’s mouth. She crunched it in her mouth. The chocolate was delicious but what was under the chocolate was bitter. Her face distorted as she hurried and swallowed the evil bean down. She shook her head and Jason laughed at her. A loud hearty laugh.

            “It tastes as bad as it smells.” She frowned and looked up at Jason who was still laughing at her.

            “It isn’t so bad. You get used to it. It is an acquired taste.” Jason grinned.

            “I’ll stick with my chocolate.” Jin shuddered as she tasted a bit of the bitter remnants in her mouth.

            Jason paid for the big bag of chocolate that Jin had picked out from the store. And carried the large bag full of goodies for her. Jin wrapped her arms around his free hand and smiled up at him brightly. “Thank you so much. I’d much rather have the chocolate then the clothes.” Jin giggled to herself.

            “You have to have clothes. What would you wear then?” Jason smiled and looked down at her.

            “I’d be fine wearing chocolate.” Jin shrugged and looked forward.

             Had she looked up at Jason she would have seen his chocolate eyes darken. The thought of her wearing chocolate made his mind drift to removing the chocolate she would be wearing. Her soft hands wrapped around his arm gently and his mind focused on the small heat she was giving off. He felt her fingers tighten and then she abruptly stopped. Her head turned and looked behind her. He watched as she closed her eyes and held a hand up to her chest.

            “Jin! There you are.” Susan yelled waving her hand. Renee was following right beside her.

            Jin smiled. “Sorry. I got distracted and lost you guys.” She giggled, feeling a bit silly. Even after the girls approached, she kept her arm linked with Jason’s.

            Susan held up several bags. “We still have more shopping to do. We only have six bags here.”

            Jin smiled and shook her head. “That is plenty for me. Shopping is not my sort of thing. Unless it is back in the candy store.” She looked up at Jason and smiled.

            “OUCH!”

            The group turned their gaze down to one of the secluded halls.