Alpha's first love

Happy times

Oh, God...

Oh, GOD...

OH, GOD!!...

/FLASHBACK/

I freeze in my spot unable to take my eyes off him. He changed so much, but at the same time, he still looks like the same shy, romantic boy I was so madly in love with a few years ago. A few years ago, when life was so different...

I hear footsteps coming closer and closer. Hidden behind a wall in the castle's old wing, I hold my breath, hoping to remain unnoticed. But it's too late for that. A hand grabs my waist and lifts me up like I am lighter than a feather.

"Got you!" A boy's voice whispers in my ear. He is not yet a grown-up, so his voice is sweet and innocent.

We both laugh and I brush my lips against his. Surprised by the unexpected kiss, he lets me go and I start running. We pass by servants who bow and smile at our childish games.

"Miraj, Alexander, be careful!" My mother tries to say as I almost run into her while taking a sudden turn to lose my chaser.

"They are so sweet, Your Majesty! So young and full of life. May The Moon Goddess bless them!" One of her lady companions say. Lady Cecilia, I think; they are always together.

I run to the gardens and by the time I reach the labyrinth of the roses, I am already out of breath. Alexander too, behind me, looks exhausted.

"Mimi, give me a chance. I can't catch you with your royal blood." He looks so sad and I hug him tight.

"Sorry, Aly! I promise, from now on, I will never run away from you." I answer giving him a kiss on the cheek.

"It's ok. Because even if you run ahead, I will always find you. I promise."

We stay for a while in the garden, hidden from the world. Safe in the arms of each other.

"We should go, we will miss it."

My Father expects a guest, an Alpha from a pack outside our kingdom, and after begging him for a while, he agreed to let us participate in the meeting. It's so exciting.

We change into ceremonial clothes and I put on my tiara, the symbol of royalty. My father says I have to get used to its weight.

In the throne room, my father is already waiting for us.

"Your Majesty." Says Alexander solemnly and takes a deep bow.

"Father." I greet him too, with a smaller bow. He never asked me to bow in front of him. In fact, he never asked anybody, but something about his presence makes me feel like it's a must. He wears his crown, the crown blessed by The Moon Goddess herself, that can only stay on the head of the descendants of the first king.

He smiles and takes a small bow, too."Princess Miraj. Future Alpha, Alexander."

I take my seat on the small throne next to his and Alexander sits next to me.

The huge door opens and I straighten my back just as I see father doing.

"Alpha Leon, Luna Anna, welcome!" Says my father with a warm smile.

The Alpha and The Luna kneel down.

"Your Majesty, you did us the greatest honor to allow us to be in your presence." Says the Alpha.

"No need for such formalities, Alpha Leon. Please, get up. You are my guests. It's my honor to have you." Answers my father.

"Unfortunately, Your Majesty, I didn't come just to visit, I came because I need your help, your mercy. My pack is small and we are attacked by filthy rouges all the time. I don't know for how long I can keep them away." Alpha Leon starts pleading. Since my father is known for helping anyone in need, a lot of weak Alphas come all the time to ask for help.

"As you know, Alpha Leon, lately the rouges got closer and closer to the castle. I had to send my best men to stop them, including my dear friend, Alpha Michael." Without looking, I grab Alexander's hand. Alpha Michael is his father and I know he is worried. He holds my hand tight for the rest of the meeting. "I fear that I don't have men to spare right now, even if I want to help you."

"Your Majesty, the rogues are still far from your lands. After I defeat the ones in the woods around my pack's territory, I will bring my men to fight for you. Mutual benefit." Alpha Leon continues.

My father thinks for a moment. I hid under his desk yesterday and I know his assistant suspects The Alpha of working with the rogues. My father agreed that they should look into it as a precaution.

"Too well, then next week, I will personally visit your pack and bring you the men." My father says.

"You are too kind, Your Majesty. I will forever be grateful." And with that, Alpha Leon and his Luna leave.

"Father, can we come visit, too?" I ask, full of excitement. I like to follow him on this type of trips since I have to prepare to take the throne. Alexander nods frantically next to me with begging eyes.

"Too well, if that's what you want." Answers father shaking his head, but just to hide his smile.

A week later, I am playing cards with Alexander in the plane while mother and father discuss the war with rogues. I wanted to involve, but they said that I should enjoy the vacation, not worry about this. I rarely take trips overseas so this is a rare opportunity. They didn't want to spoil my fun.

At the airport, Alpha Leon, Luna Anna and their five sons wait for us. They all kneel in front of my parents.

At the pack's house, all his werewolves are gathered to greet the king, from Beta and his family to Omegas.

They all kneel and I see my parents getting uncomfortable. It's a custom for the Alpha, in the name of the pack to kneel at the first greeting, but the whole pack...

The moment passes fast, but I still remain with a weird feeling for the rest of the day. But at least I think they aren't traitors. No one acts like that and then sells you behind your back.

I shake my head, trying to get rid of those loose thoughts.

At least, they will have a party tonight.

I dress in a simple blue evening gown. I don't like flashy clothes and I chose not to wear my tiara tonight since it's not a formal event, but a party.

I dance a few times with Alexander and I notice the girls from the pack looking at him. Especially The Beta's daughter. She wears a golden long dress and she keeps asking Alexander to dance with her, even while he dances with me. I would get mad, but I am used to girls to always try stealing Alexander. He says that boys are the same with me but I never noticed. We are friends since we were babies, and we first kissed when we were only fourteen. We never gave each other reason to be jealous so we laugh more than we get mad when things like this happen.

"Miraj..." Alexander says shyly." I have to tell you something." He always calls me Mimi so I get worried hearing my name.

"Yes?"

"I... I love you!"

/END OF FLASHBACK/

I have to get out of here. My heart is already broken from the false hopes that he will find and rescue me from here, if he sees me like this, in this state, I won't be able to take it... He came as a guest, not to look for me.