The Alpha's Fallen Princess

Hi, I wanted to take a second to thank you all for your interest in my story. I truly appreciate all your support!! Please read to the end for a fun surprise. Some of you know this already because I put these little blurbs in all my stories, but I'll try not to bore you. For those who do not... I’m fairly new to writing. I try to be conscious of the fact that certain things can be triggering. Which is why I warn people at the beginning of my stories that my stories do contain multiple triggering events. I don't post warnings at the beginning of each chapter that you then have to pay for. So I put this little blurb up front in an effort to be respectful. All I ask is that you please be kind with your messages. While I do hope to receive feedback, I’d appreciate it if you kept it positive, constructive, and respectful. I'll always do my best to respond to messages. However, if you simply flame me or are rude/disrespectful, I’ll simply overlook your message and move on. The only drama I'm here for is contained within the story. ='^D I do pay attention to your thoughts and ideas, though. So please don't be shy! Now for the fun surprise. While I’m unlikely to write another story for these particular characters, you may see them again as cameo’s throughout some upcoming stories if the stories are about the supernatural, because all my supernatural stories will take place in this new universe I’ve created. Though one of these characters will be playing a major role in an upcoming story I’ve got planned. Also, as you’re reading, pay attention for movie/tv references and quotes. Comment when/if you find one, or even keep track on your own. Once the story is over I’ll be posting a list for you to compare to the references I intentionally put in the story along with a song list. As always, if you’d like to read my full intro, which I do recommend you please take a moment to do, it's at the beginning of The Alpha's Warrior Princess. Finally, I hope you enjoy your reading experience! ~Koeh And now.... The Alpha’s Fallen Princess Darkness… Some people love it. They thrive in it. There’s the ever popular “night owl” personality who stays up to all hours and sleeps in during the day. Then there are those who work the “graveyard shift” at their jobs. And, of course, there are the vamps, who are known as being creatures of the night. But even in darkness, there is normally light. Even if it’s only lamp-light which dispels the darkness enough to enable some warmth to seep into our souls. And naturally, there’s the moon, which shines most nights. So can we really claim to know what true darkness is? Normally, we can easily step from the darkness into the light. With a simple flick or click of a switch, by lighting a fire such as a candle or oil lamp, or by pulling back the curtains on a window. Normally. But what happens when you can’t? What happens when you find yourself in such complete darkness that you feel as though it’s swallowed you whole? My name is April Raine Storm. And this is where I find myself. In complete and utter darkness. No light. No sound. No sense of taste or touch. I think my feet are on the ground, yet I feel as though I’m floating in the air. Air that doesn’t seem to exist. I can sense my chest rise and fall as if breathing, yet there is no rush of breath either in or out. I hold a hand before my eyes but can see nothing but darkness. Left alone, with only my thoughts. At first, I kept replaying the fight in my mind over and over. It was going so well. I had beaten him. I don’t understand why he waited to use that dirk until the fight was already lost to him? The demon. Solaris. Solaris, The Sun Eater. It’s kind of funny when you think about it. He was once a god, like Selene. Her elder brother and God of the Sun. But he let his hunger for power consume him. As punishment, their Father stripped Solaris of his godly powers, and he fell to Earth where he has tried for centuries to plunge the world into darkness. Now here I am. Consumed by darkness, wishing I could be back in the light. If only I knew why I’m here, maybe it would help. But no matter how much I rack my mind I just can’t fathom why. I did everything I was supposed to, didn’t I? So why am I being punished now? “I don’t care! I said no! I meant no!” Wait! I heard that! But who was it? And why are they yelling? I could hear a muffled voice responding, but I couldn’t make out the words being said. “I’m not doing that! She’ll come back! I know she will!” Zander! That was Zander! Zander, I’m here! I’m right here! “Please, baby. Please come back to me. You have to fight, baby. Fight to come back to me, to us. I need you.” Wait. Does he not hear me? Why is he so sad? And what does he mean “come back”? I’m right here. I’m not going anywhere. ***** I don’t know how long I’ve been in this darkness, but I feel like I’m going crazy. Sometimes I can hear things going on around me, but I’ve come to the conclusion that those things are on the outside of the darkness. But for some reason I can hear them now. I'd hoped at first that my being able to hear things meant I was coming out of the darkness. But no such luck. I've managed to piece together that I can hear what’s going on outside the darkness only when Zander's with me. That’s my mate. Alexander Maxim Moon. Everyone calls him Alex except for me. I call him Zander. When he’s around, I can hear him clearly but everyone else is sort of muffled. As though they were underwater or something. But Zander? He keeps me company. He talks to me. A lot. It keeps me sane, but it also makes me sad. Sad because he talks a lot about how much he misses me and wants me to come back to him. He also talks about all the things he wants to do when I get back to him. Lovely things, grand things. Like taking our twins to Disney World some day, getting married, and having more pups. He wants a big family, with lots of pups. I think I’d like that too. And I think I’d like to travel the world, see new things, explore what’s out there, yah know? If only I knew how to get out of this darkness. “Hey baby. I hope you had a good night. Doc says you’re doin fine. They say it’s up to you now. To come back to us, I mean. I know you can do it baby. I believe in you. You’re the strongest person I’ve ever met, so if anyone can do this, I know it’s you. Please, baby. Please come back to me.” He sounds so sad today. More than usual. It breaks my heart to hear him like this. So lost and alone. “I’m trying, babe! I promise you, I’m trying!” If only he could hear me. “So I thought I’d read to you today. I brought some of those books on Supernatural species you like to read so much. This one's on witches…” I smiled at the thought. At least I think I did. I floated there, listening to him read to me for a while until he abruptly stopped. Then I heard voices. Raised voices. One of which was Zander’s. “Alex, you have to stop this! She deserves better!” Who was that? I recognize the voice, but I can’t place it. So much time in this darkness has created holes in my memories, and I fear I’m losing more and more of myself the longer I stay here. “Stop it, Dad! I’m not doing it! That’s final!” Dad? That was Papa Bear? What does he want Zander to do? “Alex… Son… Believe me when I say this brings me no pleasure to even think of doing. My heart's broken too. But she’s gone, Son… It’s time we honor her sacrifice, and her memory.” What?! I’m not gone! I’m still here! ***** Time's dragging on, and I’m losing hope of ever getting back. Papa Bear's been in repeatedly, trying to talk Zander into letting me go, but he refuses. At first, I was angry at Papa Bear for saying such things. But now I think I get it. It’s just too much. Everyone needs to start moving on with their lives. Including Zander. I only hope he can. Moon Goddess, if you’re listening… I’m ready. ***** I guess Selene didn’t agree because I’m still here. Zander and Papa Bear have argued off and on multiple times now. Momma Bear comes in but all she does is cry when she’s here, so Zander sends her away. I don’t like that he does that, but unfortunately, I have no say. Of course, my parents come and go. Mom spends more time with me than anyone. Other than Zander, that is. She’s always full of cheerful stories about all the things going on with the pack and stuff. I like that. Winter comes by as well. And even though he talks to me like he normally would, I can hear the pain and anger in his voice. But, like Zander, he's hopeful that I’ll come back to them. Dad? Well, he comes in, but he’s usually very quiet. I can sometimes sense him holding my hand and a few times I could swear I’ve heard him weep. He’s with me now, but he’s not saying anything. “Baby, I’m gonna go get a coffee. If you wake up, I’ll bring you one back too. With a shot of espresso and extra whipped cream.” Zander and his bribes. Though this one at least made my Dad chuckle. “Okay, baby. I won’t be gone long.” Zander added, and I felt him kiss my cheek. After a short while, I could hear my Dad’s soft voice, muffled but still audible. “My sweet baby girl. I’m so sorry. I should've been the one to take that dirk, not you. I’m lost without you sweetheart… … I know we never really had a typical father/daughter relationship. But I wanted to. I thought we could actually manage to get there someday, too. I was so happy we were able to work things out between us and that you forgave me for being such a d*ck. I guess I just thought we’d have more time… … No parent ever wants to face the loss of a child. I did so once, and handled it so very poorly. It nearly destroyed my relationship with you. Now, I just don’t know how to face this. But I know I will keep my promise to you and never go back to that angry, vengeful person I’d become… … I’m just not sure if I’m strong enough to keep going on. Wyatt thinks we need to have a memorial service for you. To give the pack some closure even if we don’t feel it. I don’t want to. I don’t want to say goodbye. Even if it’s just for other people’s sake… … But I will, because you gave everything for this pack. How can I do any less? I’m not giving up on you, though. I know you’ll come back. Alex is sure of it and I believe him.” He paused, and I think I felt something soft on my forehead. A kiss maybe? I’m not sure. All I know is I was in tears over what he just said. I know he loves me. There was a time when I wasn’t so sure, but not now. Now I’m certain. And I don’t blame him for wanting to help our pack get past everything. They need the stability, the closure. I only wish I could tell him so. “Is she alright?” I heard Zander’s voice asking, and it felt like my Dad moved away from me. “She’s fine, Alex. I’m the one who’s not doing so well. I just don’t know how I’m gonna go out there and keep it together in front of the pack for this service.” “F*ck this st*pid service! I’m not even going! I refuse to say goodbye when I know she’s going to come back to us. She’ll be fine! I know she will!” Zander protested, and my heart broke for him a little more. I felt like I was just hurting him more by holding on this way. Papa Bear was here a little while ago, and they had another conversation about Zander letting me go. But Zander refused. Again. Maybe Papa Bear's right. Maybe it’s time we all just let go. My Dad left and after a while of quietness, Zander said, “I’ll be back as soon as possible, okay? I won’t be long. I promise.” After that, he was gone and I finally broke. “Please, Selene. It’s time. He needs closure and I can’t do this anymore. I can’t keep hurting him this way. Please, end this.” As I finished speaking, I felt a rush of air around me and slowly opened my eyes. I squinted when I did and sunlight flooded my vision, blinding me. When I opened them again, I was shocked to find myself in a beautiful garden under a very familiar looking tree. “A safe place.” I mumbled to myself as I looked around. This was the place where Winter and I would come to in our minds when he was being t*rtured by that demon masquerading as an Alpha. It’s a long story, but when that was going on he would somehow draw me to him. We created this spot, our safe place. Where we could get away from the pain. I just didn’t understand how I was here now. “Come now, child. Did you really think I had left you to deal with that alone back then?” I heard her voice and spun around to come face-to-face with Selene. I would recognize her anywhere with her delicate porcelain skin that practically glowed like the moon, long hair in shimmering white with silver highlights, and eyes that mirrored the galaxy right down to the way the stars moved across the night sky. “Selene!” I breathed out in a rush, my emotions all over the place. She just smiled at me as she motioned for me to have a seat and said, “I think it's time we talked.”