Alpha Luka And His Human Mate

*Book One in the 'Alpha's Mate' Series- Stand Alone Book*

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I watched as they threw the first shovel of dirt on the box that confined my love. ’Don't cry. Don't cry. Don't cry.’ The continuous chanting in my head never stopped.

It didn't stop the tears that stung my eyes either, betraying every word that I have been saying to myself since this horrific day started.

It also didn't help that my wolf hasn't stopped whimpering since I got here, after being dormant for days since Ella died.

I can't blame him for hurting. He felt the mate bond stronger than me, but I needed him these past two weeks. He was the only strength I have...or had.

Someone's hand on my shoulder brought me out of my thoughts and I turned around to see my little sister looking at me with sorrow filled eyes.

"Don't cry Luka. It'll be okay soon I promise."

‘If only I could believe those words’, I thought, but offered her a weak smile nonetheless.

I reminisced on the times we had together. We only met three years ago on my eighteenth births, when I accompanied my dad to an Alpha meeting where I would

I saw her. I was attracted to

stealing glances at her, until I mustered up the courage to go to her. I can still remember her scent when I got close. It was intoxicating, and her smile when she saw me pushed me over the edge. That's when I knew that I was gonna be

knew too well

and it was just me, Caleb and my love who was now completely covered and sealed in the deserted

didn't make a move to leave; I just wanted to

man, you must be tired", Caleb whispered as he took shaky steps towards me. I had to

hated each other. That was odd for two boys

Over the years we learnt to tolerate each other

me when I'm snappy and irritated, but then I realized that he genuinely wanted to be there for me, as a friend. I have

around to see him staring at me with sadness. I gave him a strained smile and took slow

got in the car, feeling like the world was on my chest. Caleb joined me shortly

the 'Alpha's Mate' Series-

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he drove off. I sighed, keeping my eyes out