SnowMoon Healer

Chapter 01: Contract Mate

"This is not acceptable! How could you do this to me, Dad?" I shouted inside my father's office. Many of the elderly and high-ranking wolves gasp at my reaction.

His dark aura looms inside the room, but I don't care. It's my future we're talking about here. He should fight and the pack. We are wolves for the Moon's sake!

"Adellee, this arrangement was made by our ancestors. I can't say no to them. We have to protect our pack at any cost," Alpha Elliot said.

He is my father, the Alpha of the SnowMoon Pack. We are now discussing the contract sent by SilverMoon Pack. This contract is living proof of our ancestors making allies with Silvermoon Alpha. They helped us a long time ago in a war. The Alphas made a sealed contract binding the third generation to marry each other. Potential mate or not, I am the third generation who will suffer from this agreement.

"This is my life! How can you force me to mate with that barbaric murderer, Alpha? We know them, they have a very bad reputation, especially the leading Alpha now. I will not marry him. He is not my mate" I said firmly.

Alpha Kayden is known for his cruelty and prestige. He made them even stronger when he acquired the Alpha title five years ago. They become conquerors and destroy their enemies' packs. He is living proof of hell on earth.

I don't know why the Moon let this happen, but this is too much for all of us to handle. We, the SnowMoon pack, are known for being white fur wolves plus the snow land we have. We have been a strong pack for a long time now and that is because the Silvermoon pack helped our previous alpha and the continuous alliance since then.

"If you don't do this, Adellee, our pack will be shattered. They will kill us all if we don't accept the contract," Elliot said.

"Do you want to see us all dead before you agree with this? We are Wolf Adellee! We are leaders of this pack. You are one of the best female warriors and healers here, even if you still can't shift, you still have gifts from the Moon Goddess. Do you want us all to fight for you? For your life? Is your life more important than the whole pack?" Alpha Elliot asked.

How can you say that to me? You're my father. I said to myself.

I almost broke down when I heard his question. Can I risk their lives in exchange for mine? Can I start a war for the sake of my freedom? My family, the family of our pack members, am I willing to sacrifice them all?

"Maybe try to know him first before you decide. He doesn't even know this contract either. Maybe he is furious like you. They could break the contract, Adellee. You at least try this thing before you decide," Father said.

I fell back to my seat. I looked at everyone's faces. They are all looking at me, pleading to do what is necessary for the pack.

If I could make Alpha Kayden hate me or dislike me, maybe he would withdraw the arrangement and break the contract.

That idea gives me the strength to agree with it.

"Okay fine! I'll do that. But I want all of you to know that this is not easy for me either. My chance to have my mate is at risk now. I may never see him or feel him again because of this. But for the sake of the pack, I will do this." I said, half-smiling at everyone. I know I need to be strong and show no weakness to my people. I am the daughter of Alpha Elliot of the SnowMoon pack. I must protect my pack at any cost.

"Thank you, Adellee. This is a big sacrifice for you, but you made the right decision for the pack." First Beta Martin said. He is as old as my father. Soon, when Dexter is old enough, he will take over the Alpha position from my father. Though I am the firstborn, I'm still a female. My brother deserves the title because he works so hard for that.

"I will do all that I can do to make this work," I said to all of them. I know it's a lie, but I can make excuses when the day comes.

" We were counting on you, Adellee," Dexter, my brother, said.

"Father, did he know that I couldn't shift?" I asked. Maybe I can use that as a reason for him to back out of this stupid contract or whatever arrangement they made.

"Yes, but he still wants to continue this since they are known to have a word of honor. Alpha Kayden assured me that he would follow this arrangement." Alpha Elliot said.

I feel weak this time. So he knows that I can't shift! I said to myself. Though I know inside my wolf is still sleeping. I can feel her, but she's not awake yet. How long will I wait for you, Wolf? How long? I asked her but still..... she was sleeping.

"Can I go now, Father? I'm so exhausted. I need to pack my things, right?" I asked.

My father looked defeated. I know he doesn't want this, but he can't say no and start a war between us and one of the most powerful packs in the world.

"The first beta of Silvermoon will be here tomorrow to pick up you and your things." He said.

"So I guess, I need to pack my things," I said.

"This meeting is over, you can all go home now," Father ordered them. The whole council of the pack leaves the room except Dad, Dexter, and I.

"Father, are we doing this to Adellee?" Dexter asked.

"Yes, Dexter." My father sighed. "I do have a choice. The leaders, elders, and high-ranking warriors had already decided on this. I, being the Alpha, needed to attend to their concerns. And they want to sacrifice your sister to the Silvermoon pack, even if they need to cage me and send her to Alpha Kayden with ribbons at the top." he said. He is the Alpha, but this is the majority of the people's votes. He can't say no.

"I'll be fine Dex," I said to him, though I didn't know what awaited me there. A whole life of hell!

"I don't agree with this! This is wrong." Dexter said. He looks mad and sad at the same time.

"Get over with it Dex! I am your big sister, stop acting like a crazy little brother." I said, trying to change the mood.

"Be careful, Adellee," Father said.

I smiled back at him and hugged my baby brother. I'm sure I'm going to miss them a lot. They were my best buddies when my mother died giving birth to Dexter. That's why I took good care of my baby brother until now.