Alpha's Nala

Legaxy

“Remember what?” I inquired innocently, which earned me a glare from him.

“Seriously Legaxy? The Red Moon Ball is scheduled to happen next week.” He stated, crossing his arms in front of his chest, “Don't tell me you forgot all about it already.” He added, sounding upset.

I made an 'Oh' face, and he did get it that I forgot the once-in-a-lifetime party of the Vampire — Witch race, where every single Vampire and Witch finds their RED — for werewolves, it's equal to 'mate'.

Seth only grunts a response at me.

Of course, he will be angry and disappointed by my oblivious state — which I may say is temporary — since he always mentioned this to me every year he joins the ball.

Regardless, like every year, Seth never found his Red. I don't know why or how the process works for them, but sadly, he never gets a match.

Not even once, if I may add...

He's already 28, and I don't know if he is still willing to look for his Red since he did end up choosing the security forces, where he guards and protects, over waiting for someone who never came.

Embarrassed, I bit my lip.

“Sorry, I didn't mean to forget about it. I've been a bit... unfocused lately. Hotel stuff, don't ask.” I apologized, chewing the inside of my lip as I abruptly recalled the heated morning meeting session we have with Mr. Black.

All the arguments that took place, the screams that left the lips, the unfiltered and foul language bouncing around the room, and the fist pounding on the porcelain table causing it to crack.

Yeah, that kind of stuff, which left me a bit 'distracted' at the moment.

I guess I'm not over it as I believed it to be...

Seth sighed and seeing how 'inattentive' I really was at that minute, he became quiet for a while.

All of a sudden, he pinched my left cheek to look at him.

“Hey, it's alright cheeky boo. I'm the one who's sorry here. Stress got the best of me.” He sighed again. “It's just... hard, and knowing it's a big day, everyone doesn't just expect it to be perfect. Rather, they WANT it to be perfect.” He explained, flashing a sad smile at me.

I only blinked a few times, getting off of the recollection I was having, before registering into Seth's apologetic eyes.

“That's why Dad didn't pick you up. Overtime — again, but he said he was sorry.” He added softly while rubbing my cheek with his thumb.

I nodded at him in understanding and finally, went inside the car. As he entered the driver's seat and laid my backpack beside him, I caught him sniffing the air.

I scowled.

“Do you ever stop that, Kuya?” I asked.

He looked confused as he glanced my way.

“What do you mean? I always do this.” He stated.

“But you're off duty. It's not like somebody's going to jump out of the bushes and hurt us.” I protested, scrunching my nose in the process.

He chuckled.

He said, backing up the car. “You know pretty well that I will feel hell if I didn't do this perimeter check, knowing we are at a place where EVERYONE IS WELCOME.” He

clasped my mouth shut after hearing that, and

His right.

no one is allowed to fight here — unless granted by the head owner, but you never know what

the sudden thought of fear lingering in the back of my

to mention,” he paused and a dangerous grin appeared on his face as he peeks at me through the driver's

much about it and believing that it was just his normal teasing, I

laughed hard as we drove

done joking, and from there, I saw a hint of hunger in his eyes —

Oh, no...

savory, sweet-sweet scent...” He licked his lips and swallowed hard, “I know I would boo...” His voice was playful at the end, but too low and husky — making me confirm he

Freaking hell no!

me flashback in

Particularly, when you're starving...” I muttered, nervously.

fright in my voice was his realization; His once hungry features

sorry cheeky boo, I didn't realize

through the rearview mirror — trying to hide the horror I was

“Mom, she — she will be disappointed if we don't eat dinner.” He added, slowly calming down now — and his eyes, still shifting

became silent for a

conclude that the reason why you are planning on leaving home is... us? We scare you much — far too much, don't we?” He queried in a miserable tone, breaking the silence that long crept between us.

head in a 'NO' and surprisingly, a giggle left my lips as I thought about his conclusion and question about me leaving

relaxed now — his eyes were in their normal shade of green, “It's just the idea of independence

we were feeling at the moment, “True. You're too clumsy for

at him, “Ah, thanks for the vote of

laughed harder.

time, out of entertainment, “How's Howard and Axel by the way?” I asked, changing the

and instantly, a wide smile was

Army. Axel, on the other hand, has

smiled at the

work for the Hue Kingdom and currently living there — leaving me with Mom and Dad

at the Hue Kingdom, except for me because as clear as day — I am a prey there. But it doesn't matter where they are, or what work they had. As long as they are happy with their chosen career paths and the home they are currently

the guys...

past and now hearing how they got what they want and blossomed

was just so proud

ongoing ball? He used to be

about you? How's work for you?” I

at my question. He didn't turn, say or answer the simple question I've asked. He just kept on driving,

Huh, funny...

to talk about — ”

but too dark with emotion I don't even know existed within

unintentionally shivered... Nonetheless, I waited for

once. I