Queen Of The Alpha
Chapter 49

As soon as Leoxi had got out of bed Priscilla had woken up. It always happened. She had a hard time staying asleep alone unless it was Layan’s bed where, incredibly, he could leave and still keep the scent on the sheets, leaving her in a rapt atmosphere. Still she said nothing and waited for her uncle to give her a k**s on the cheek before dismissing him with only a throaty sound.

She was exhausted after all. She didn’t regret sleeping with her uncle alone…which wasn’t the same. When she was next to Layan all her powers and voices in her head were paralysed so that as soon as she closed her eyes she fell into a deep and silent sleep. Of course, as long as she wasn’t woken up in the middle of the night by a certain wild wolf.

Slowly she got out of bed and stretched her body. She looked at the papers Layan himself had brought her the day before as well as the box her uncle had brought her. He walked over to it and opened it to see the red stones. She felt the energy instantly connect with her being, calling to her. She slammed the box shut and closed her eyes, taking a deep breath. He swore it was possible that if he touched one of those stones he could see the former life of the owner of that b***d. Something he really didn’t want. He had enough to do knowing what some wolves did in their current life.

But in the end he would have to touch them, for he had sent for them with a purpose. So he grabbed the papers where he would make a list of suspected wolves where Liam might be located, the box he put it under his arm and finally a scissors from the drawer. That one would play an essential role in what he was going to do.

Layan couldn’t help but growl internally. He was anxious. He was anxious. If they had told him only a week before he wouldn’t believe it. But he couldn’t help it. Litus was an alpha and somehow had a certain relationship with Priscilla because he was the one who had been watching over her for the ten years she’d been frozen.

-Alpha and leader of the Council, I greet you,” Litus said, stopping in front of him.

Layan took a deep breath. He was acting like a hormonal wolf cub, and he’d been through that stage many, many years ago. He was over 700, he needed to act like an adult and above all an alpha. Since when was he so insecure that he needed to get jealous?

-You got here fast.

Litus smiled slightly.

-If it’s a call from the Princess of the silver pack, of course I’d come quickly. Besides, she’s interesting.

For some reason those words rang a bell to Layan and his mind went back to those times when Nebraska and Hades were in something like a relationship and he was kind of the third one. In this case Priscilla and he were the ones in that relationship and Litus was the third one. Maybe now he understood why Hades looked like a rabid hedgehog every time he came near. Layan felt that way now.

Like when they tell you to get a taste of your own medicine. No, he didn’t like it.

-My Pris isn’t up yet,” he said possessively, crossing his arms in front of his broad chest.

Unlike him, Litus was also sinewy and tall, but not as tall as Layan, so in a way he felt superior. Especially now where physique was important to impress a female. Only that female seemed a bit indifferent lately.

Litus kept his face calm even though he raised his eyebrow at the mention of my Pris.

-Don’t worry, I’m not in a hurry, my brother is passing through my herd so my return is not urgent.

-It’s not urgent,” Layan repeated slowly. Yes, he was definitely hormonal. “And you plan to be here for how long?

-As long as the princess wishes,” concluded Litus with a faint smile, brushing one of his long hair back.

Layan knew that look and he didn’t like it. He wasn’t an imbecile. Priscilla was a beautiful she-wolf, full-figured and apparently of mating age very soon. The other wolf’s glare told him that he was interested too. Too bad Priscilla was already marked and he had further strengthened the bond so all that was left was to have s*x to complete the cycle and she was totally out of it.

-Hey Kei, the atmosphere is hot despite one of them dominating the ice,” Victore leaned intimately close to the beta and whispered.

The commander’s hair tickled the wolf’s shoulder, who swallowed dryly and only nodded. He noticed there was a slight glimmer of disappointment when he pulled away slightly but it was quickly replaced with reassurance. Victore was a hard wolf to read in every way.

-Kei- Layan lowered his shoulders but didn’t lose the tension in his body- Show him where he’s going to stay to dor… -Litus, you’re here- -Litus, you’re here- -Litus, you’re here- -Litus, you’re here.

-A female voice made the four wolves look inside the castle and they were all left with their mouths hanging open.

For one simple reason.

Not the way Priscilla was dressed, which was quite normal. Not because of the way she spoke, not because of what she held in her hands, but because the very long and beautiful dark hair that once danced on her h**s now brushed the she-wolf’s shoulders.

Layan couldn’t help but open his eyes and his breathing stopped for a moment.

-Priscilla…your…hair,” she had more than once tangled her fingers in the soft fibers and the sensation was extremely pleasant, plus it smelled quite nice. It wasn’t a bad cut, on the contrary, it highlighted her features even more, it was just… she had cut it suddenly.

The she-wolf touched the ends of her hair with disinterest.

-I needed it and I cut it off. It will grow back,” she said lightly.

-You look good,” Litus complimented her, and it wasn’t just Priscilla who looked at him. It was three more who almost glared at him. Kei and Victore agreed but knowing their alpha’s personality he kind of preferred to keep his opinion private until Layan was present.

She nodded but nothing more. Her reaction was far, far less intense than when Leoxi had come and she had literally jumped on him.

-Layan, I need to speak to Litus in private,” she said.

-How important could it be that I don’t know?

-You’re not my father, or my mother, or my partner to be telling me everything I do or don’t do,” he said.

-We’re almost partners,” he claimed.

-Oh, this is getting good,” Victore leaned insistently on Kei, waiting for the view he was about to get.

Priscilla stood in front of Layan and bowed her head.

-I’m not going to argue with you now. I have some important things to attend to and so do you,” she slammed a small box against Layan’s chest. On top of it was a piece of paper. “Deliver each pulse on the box to all the names that are on the list.

Layan looked from the wolf to the box and then opened it. Inside, there were several bracelets so tightly braided that she could barely recognise that what was wrapped around the red stones and made the leash was Priscilla’s hair.

-What is this?” he said with a little shock.

-Just some help with what’s going on in the herd. I know they will be useful. And before I forget, you’re not on the list so you won’t be wearing one.

Layan raised his head.

-What do you mean I won’t have one? If they’re going to have one, so am I. Why shouldn’t I?

Priscilla rolled her eyes. She knew this was coming, so she pulled one of the pulses out of her pocket and held out her hand.

-Then you say I’m the bitch,” she sighed and grabbed one of the alpha’s wrists and placed one of the bracelets where the stone was made of her own b***d. He didn’t quite know how he had done it but since he touched the first stone images of how to crystallize without using the power of ice came to his mind. If he used his powers it would melt as Layan nullified his powers every time.

A smile spread across the alpha’s lips as he admired the work around his wrist. The dark braid made a beautiful contrast to her skin, and the stone matched her hair.

-Satisfied, alpha?

Layan relaxed his face and leaned in. He reached for Priscilla’s l*p and sucked on the bottom one, emphasizing the wet sound it made. It was quick but all too obvious to those present.

-Victore, Kei, come with me,” he ordered the other two wolves and then focused on Litus. Yes look said it all.

Priscilla said nothing until they disappeared. Once again Layan was acting in that possessive way with her when it wasn’t so frequent before, but this time it was different. It was as if he wanted to grab something else. She decided not to think too much, after all she didn’t understand the wolf much and turned to Litus who was also silent.

-Let’s go outside. What I have to ask you, I don’t want others to hear it.

The alpha nodded and followed her towards the entrance of the forest surrounding the castle. They stopped in front of each other and it was then that the wolf caught Priscilla’s scent, now that she wasn’t surrounded by other males. Above her was Layan’s scent undeniably but not as strong. That meant she hadn’t been around him for the past few hours. Instead the very unreal lily scent of her was a bit more intense than normal.

He leaned forward only instead of going straight for her lips, though he was tempted, his nose ended up brushing against her neck. He didn’t miss the occasional mark around the area that the clothes were trying to vaguely hide.

He stood there for a few seconds, sniffing. Priscilla’s body remained still but he did sense the tension in her body.

-Your heat…is near,” his hot breath hit her white fur.

With a faint smile, Litus broke away to swallow dryly when he noticed Priscilla’s bright, silver eyes focusing on him out of the corner of his eye. They were two molten, cold drops that chilled him to the soul. The alpha broke away and put a decent distance between them.

-Litus, my heat belongs to Layan. My body is Layan’s. Layan is mine. You know what that means, don’t you?

Of course I did. Priscilla was giving him to understand that there was no chance with her no matter how much he tried to seduce her. It was well known that she had claimed him before he was even born. But it was unfair. His b***d ran through her veins too.

-Why can’t it be me,” he suddenly blurted out.

Priscilla blinked slowly.

-Because it can’t be anyone but Layan, Litus. It’s something you wouldn’t understand. Our connection is beyond physical or simple infatuation, or bonding. I’m even sure we can live together without completing the bond. And no, it’s not because of his b***d. I can assure you of that.

And Litus knew that this was a battle he could fight but because of what Priscilla had planned, he could not win.

So he clenched his fists and then sat down to a more relaxed analysis. Perhaps he was captivated by Priscilla’s beauty and strength…how could he not be. Stupid Layan if he rejected her, though from the way he’d been acting today it was like something had happened and no one had noticed.

-So what is it you want to ask me?

Priscilla was slow to respond, but when she did, her answer was blunt and confident.

-I need you to remove the seal…and release my emotions.