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Sara's POV

I was cooking breakfast when I heard by the window the sound of pots crashing to the ground. I immediately turned off the stove and went out to check the commotion.

When I opened our back door a man was dusting off soil from his pants. Two or three broken flower pots scatter on the pathway.

"What the hell," was my initial reaction. "Who are you and what happened here?" I gave him a sharp glare. At the back of my mind I should be cautious of this stranger but somehow I feel untroubled.

"I apologize. I did not see the pots lined there." He replied then smiled trying to look cool.

"If Clumsy isn't your name then who are you again and why are you here?" I kept a snob face as if annoyed he's here. This guy, who is still grinning, looks oddly familiar. Now, where did I see him before? I think hard.

"Sorry." He straightened up and tried to be formal this time. "I am Davos, the beta of Stone Pack. I am here to pick you up as orders of Alpha Bowen."

The moment I heard Stone Pack I knew this will not be good and then he mentioned that name! Then it clicked, the beta! Right. This is the man who protected me last night. However, manners flew off the window when I saw Alpha Bowen's image on my mind. I was intensely agitated.

"Excuse me? You're here to pick me up! What am I a package?" I threw him a snarky reply. He tensed. Good, I can continue to scare him so he'll run off!

"Miss Sara, I meant that I am here to fetch you, accompany you in the car as we go to Alpha Bowen's mansion." He cleared.

"Ohhh, right. Now, I get it." I said sarcastically. "Can you give me 15 minutes to get ready? Oh, I can't wait to see the alpha!" I faked. I got nervous because his face is saying he's not buying it. Yet he still stepped back and nodded like a gentleman.

As I closed the back door I locked it. "Shoot, shoot! What to do?" I panicked. I very well know how male werewolves think that they have supreme right to just claim their mates at whatever means.

I was complacent. I thought Alpha Bowen will settle for the other girl and leave me alone, but clearly that's not the case. I should have seen this coming and made plans. Now, I only got minutes!

I quickly ran to Pappy's room because escape is the only thing I could think of right now. When I opened his room, he was not there.

"Pappy? Pappy?" Goddess where is he? I am frantic now. I could sense something is not right. I searched the other parts of the house but he is not there too. "Shit!" I cussed.

That man! Ugh, I will rip someone's neck the moment I find out that Pappy is harmed.

I ran to the back door and slammed it open. I am so furious!

"Where is my grandfather? I swear to the moon goddess if you hurt a hair on that 95-year old wolf I will kill you!" I am seething.

"Miss Sara, your grandfather is already in the car. The invite of Alpha Bowen is for both of you. The first mention that the alpha king frequents my alpha's mansion, he excitedly climbed on board like a happy child."Davos didn't even bother to conceal his matter-of-fact tone.

Well, that sounds just like my Pappy! I threw my hands in the air and face palmed my forehead. My grandfather is an avid fan of the alpha king.

I brisk walked towards the car and woah! That's a freaking mythos black metallic Audi R8! Smooth!

Focus, Sara!

I opened the passenger door to look for Pappy and indeed there he is, beaming like a child who has found a Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt!

"Isn't it great, Sara? Audi R8! Alpha King! Your mate! Great grandchildren! This day gets better and better," he excitedly declared.

"Well, glad to know someone is enjoying this day, huh!" Again, the sarcasm there. I can't believe he is already seeing futuristic grandkids!

"Pappy, get off from the car! How can you come so willingly with a stranger? He could be a kidnapper or a serial killer with an Audi!" That sounded debatable I admit, even weird.

"Davos is nice." Pappy stated. Davos, who is now by my side, puffed his chest and smiled.

"How do you know?" I mocked, clearly annoyed.

"He and Alpha Bowen are in the alpha king's circle. Ergo, they are outstanding wolves."

I can't believe it. I just can't! I am having another headache! Pappy is not aware of the entire circumstance of Abby's death. Oh, if he knew, he will not say that Alpha Bowen is an outstanding wolf!

"Miss Sara, if I may. The only thing you can do now is cooperate because there is only one ending here. You are coming with me. Amicably or by force, Alpha Bowen needs you in his mansion at his pack TODAY!" Davos emphasized. Now, he's sounding more like a typical beta.

I sighed as I rub my forehead. What choice do I have? Much as I do not want this, with Pappy already emotionally invested and all, my hands are tied. I will just think of this like Pappy and I are going on a short trip.

After an hour's drive we arrived at Stone Pack.

Much as I would like to curse the place I found myself admiring it.

Everything was so organized, clean, attractive, and the natural landscape is just mesmerizing.

The city proper was build around stony mountains.

Ah, thus its name Stone Pack. I wonder where they plant the flowers.

My belly tightened with the thought of the sought after lenkacea flowers.

Good enough, my thoughts shifted as I saw teachers and kindergarten students in a line heading to their school. Adorable! I kept observing.

The pack members here appear genuinely content.

How could they not be? They live in the richest pack next to the royal pack.

But no. It's not the comfort and luxury around them.

It was as if they have lived a peaceful life.

I don't know them, but I've already formed this impression of these werewolves.

Alpha Bowen may have done something good here.

The car stopped at what Davos informed us as the pack house. Am not surprise again with how grand and stately the building is.

"Mr. Martins will be staying in the pack house. He will be in good hands. Gibi, his butler, is most efficient." Davos mentioned to my astonishment.

"Do you mean my grandfather and I are staying in different places? No! He needs me. Please!" I pleaded.

"Miss Sara, these are alpha's orders. Do not fret he will be taken cared of. I give you my word as beta of Stone Pack that your grandfather will be safe and happy here." Davos promised.

"I will be fine, precious. I was living on my own for a long time. You can always call me or visit me. I don't think it's far. Now, my turn to worry about you. Sara, be wise. Be nice. Keep an open mind. Control you emotions and remember who you truly are." Pappy instructed.

"Yes, Pappy." I kissed his cheek and hugged him.

Davos and I continued our ride and I got curious. "Davos, where is mate number 1 of Alpha Bowen? Is she here as well?"

Davos was caught off guard but he replied. "Yes." That was all he disclosed. Hmmmm?

"So what happens, now?" I pried some more.

"Luna," he said to my surprise! "I do not have the answer to your question. Alpha Bowen is the best person to ask." Davos replied.

"Please, do not call me luna. I am not a luna. Sara will just be fine." I firmly corrected as Davos acknowledged with a bow.

"I meant to thank you." I stalled. "About how you protected me last night, thank you, Davos."

He grunted and then announced, "we are here, SARA. The alpha is waiting at the family lounge."

Ugh, moon goddess, here we go...