The Silent Alpha

Bloodlines *““Natalia*** “Look, Mommy.

Pretty wolves,” Kota murmurs, everyone in the room staring at the pup.

He examines the picture, his tiny finger tracing along the wolf.

“So he’s gifted as well,” Aurora whispers to herself, her brows furrowing in confusion.

“But neither of you are Silver wolves.

I would have sensed that by now,” she thinks aloud, tapping her chin with her finger.

“And your ex-husband was the average Alpha.” “Average Alpha,” Oliver grumbles in annoyance, Aurora grinning mischievously at him.

“Aww, is the little French man mad he can’t see the pictures in the book?” she teases him, Oliver rolling his eyes at his mate.

“My poor little French snob,” She giggles, Oliver’s eyes narrowing to slits as he glares silently at her.

The Queen turns the page over for Kota, letting him look through the pictures and drawings in the enchanted book.

“Not all Silver and Gold wolves are the same,” the Queen continues.

“ Like with everything in the world, there are exceptions to the rules.” “L-like what?” Zane asks.

Aurora shrugs.

“Well, we all know Silver and Gold wolves are all gifted, right? They receive ONE gift on the day of their shift, but on very rare occasions, a gift is received earlier than expected or later,” she explains.

“I was 18 when I received my earth and healing powers and I had not yet shifted.

On the other hand, my aunt tells me my cousin Salavador first used wolf,” she smiles.

“And of course, every once in a while, Moon Goddess throws in a curve ball.” “What do you mean?” Lask, the little Queen smiling proudly to herself.

“Sometimes, our Goddess has mercy on our pain,” she says quietly.

“I was raised by my uncle Emiliano who had one of the rarest gifts a Silver wolf could ever have: Healing.

It's a gift Moon Goddess bestows only on her purest wolves.” Her voice becomes small and her brave smile trembles a little.

“He was killed 6 years ago.” “lam sorry for your loss,” I say, reaching over to squeeze her hand.

“It’s alright.

I can still feel him sometimes,” the Queen replies with a whisper.

She takes a moment to collect her thoughts before continuing.

“ Anyways, my uncle’s twin sister, Valentina, was attacked and after nearly losing her life, she woke up with my uncle’s gift.” A single tear rolls down her cheek and she quickly wipes it away.

“Silver wolves don’t get second gifts but I like to think this was Moon Goddess’s way of letting my aunt have a little piece of her brother.

In the end, Moon Goddess does as she pleases, so perhaps you are just another exception to the rules.

My family is full of exceptions,” She laughs.

“You could say we are an exceptional Silver wolf clan.” “W-what is your clan na-name?” Zane asks, the Queen puffing out her chest with pride.

“my father was the Alpha of the Altamirano Silver Wolf Clan,” She says proudly.

“My mother was his Queen, and he, her loyal soldier.” “Y-you’re an Alt-Altamirano?” he asks, wide-eyed and amazed.

“I-I thought th-they were extinct?” Silver wolves in my Kingdom are Altamirano wolves,” she adds, Zane’s shock intensifying.

“What’s so special about Altamirano wolves?” I ask, completely lost in the conversation.

“The Silver wolves in my family’s clan were known for their powerful gifts,” Aurora shrugs.

“My father possessed telekinesis.

His father could create storms on a whim.

His father before him could slow down time.

Several of the gifts from my family have never been replicated again, making them one of a kind wolves.” “T-to be an Alt-Altamirano is t-to be like royalty,” Zane further explains.

“M-my father ha-has great respect f-for your clan,” he says timidly.

“I can’t say the same,” Aurora sighs, Zane lowering his head in shame.

“ I have great respect for you, though, Zane.

Perhaps you can start a new clan with Talia once we figure out what she and Kota are.” My wolf purrs ecstatically, pleased with the idea and even I cannot deny the butterflies that flutter in my belly, nor the heat that flushes my cheeks at the thought of starting a clan with my mate.

I shield my face in Kota’s hair to hide the tears gathering in my eyes as I imagine

likely tired so we can discuss this later when you’re ready,” Aurora says, rising to her feet

invite Alpha Patrick of Blood

pal and perhaps he knows something we don’t.” We decide to meet at the River Moon pack house at noon for lunch, and as the

the way, congratulations.” wicked grin on her lips as she

final examination and I am allowed

convinced Zane to take me to the River Moon pack house for my

me

in one arm and holds my hand in the other, Devina purring happily as we make our way

Goddess punished me and gave me a cat instead

Oh it snarls too,

the wolf growling once more before

find the King and Queen sitting at the head of the table, two older couples to

seem to be missing from the meeting, Toran staring intently at the empty seat beside

a seat,” Aurora gestures to the chairs

Valentina and her husband Danny and over here we

my allies in the Kingdom,” the Queen explains, sliding

“They're here to help.

say our awkward hellos and take our seats, Kota curling up in Zane’s arms with his

met?” Alpha Patrick asks, getting right to the point and leaning forward in

me

become a wolf,” I reply, “So you were

of any kind?” “l’ve always been human,”

wolf could only belong to

exactly know what that means,” I shrug

given to me.” Alpha

her phone, dialing

A young man answers.

any

you want to talk

know she hates this century and

on speaker and

against the microphone before

who am I speaking too? Can they hear me?” she asks, a soft laugh coming

can be heard as Gwen

I turn up the volume? I can’t hear shite! Stop laughing! You know I hate these bloody things!” “Haha, that never gets

you, you old fart?” Gwen

“Oh yes, sorry.

help, darling?” Gwen shouts, Salvador instructing her to lower

leans over

“Oliver!” Aurora snaps at him, pulling him by his ear to

down before leaning over the

Goddess of the Night?” Aurora asks, resisting the urge to laugh

Gwen

the Mother of the Moon and the Creator of the Faes, although, Fae is

elves to name a few and they are all protected

the sudden interest in Faes?” “It appears Natalia received a wolf blessed by the Goddess of

exactly sure

wolf can only survive in a vessel like her.” Aloud

“Yes,” I mutter, the witch teasing me with her obnoxious

you bet your arse you have a lot

not getting away

Anyways....

the Goddess

Hmmm...

she hums to

pops into mind is Letum.” “Letum?” lask, my head

Letum?” Gwen takes a moment to compose herself before

human lover and cast a spell on their human

Fae spell has passed on through a human

drink from a Letum human go

magic, there’s no way to break the enchantment and there’s no known way to cure Letum in vampires.” “So you think I’m one of these cursed humans with deadly blood?” I ask, suddenly feeling

curse,

it’s

it’s honestly such

to a vampire threat and now you’re protected from vampires?! It’s like a miracle!” “There was a vampire threat in Poulsbo?” I ask, on the verge of passing out while my stupid wolf

threat has been neutralized,”

need

and Kota are safe to return to Poulsbo

given the green light

solemn look on his face, though he tries

first place he’s ever

respect by all the wolves here and has even made

feels like home to him and he