Alpha Maximus The Last Lycan novel Chapter 9

Alpha Dan looks at me for a moment like he is trying to read me, then bursts out laughing, patting me on the back.

"I'm sorry, Alpha Maximus, I'm afraid that even your smile would scare any she-wolf away from here...no offence, but everyone is terrified that you can't control your Lycan," he says.

"I understand... maybe by the time I leave, everyone here might not think so badly of me," I say to him.

"We will see. Now let's eat and rest, and in the morning, we will have all the unmated she-wolves ready for you to meet," Alpha Dan says.

I nod and follow him to the dining area.

The table is long and black. There are long white candles on glass candle holders. A huge chandelier hangs from the ceiling, and on the walls are portraits of the former Alphas. I sit on one of the chairs, and Nathan sits next to me while we eat in silence. It's very awkward. All the kitchen staff creep around like they are walking on eggshells.

The pack members at the table keep their heads down. I try to break the silence. "Moonfall is such a lovely place. It's very umm pleasant...' I say.

"And how wonderful this food is," Nathan adds, trying to help.

"I look forward to giving you a proper tour tomorrow," Alpha Dan replies. "Amy, you will show Alpha Maximus and Nathan to their rooms," Amy stiffens, then nods.

"This way, please," she says.

We follow her up the stairs, and Nathan enters the first room. I follow Amy to the next room.

"Here you are, sir... I mean Alpha Maximus, " she stutters, trying to keep her distance.

"Thank you so much, Amy!" I say as she quickly runs off.

The room they have given me is very glamorous. There are continuous floor-to-ceiling windows with grey curtains. The floor is glossy but not slippery. The bed is black and grey, and there's a chandelier on the ceiling. The bedside table even has a vase with fresh snowdrop flowers.

Retiring for the night, I don't generally sleep well. But I'm looking forward to meeting the unmated she-wolves in the morning.

As soon as it is morning. Nathan and I quickly get ready for the day.

Chaos appeared briefly after some negative comments 'One she-wolf said she feels sorry for the girl who is doomed to be my mate," Chaos fully took over, so Nathan had no choice but to give me a dose of Wolfsbane.

There was no doubt Chaos would have ripped her head off.

After that, the Alpha demanded we leave their territory.

It's late at night, and we are far out of their territory now. We stop and get out of the limo.

I need some air and some space. I rip my shirt off and run deep into the forest. Once I knew I was far away enough from hurting anyone, I let Chaos take over.

He roars and howls in anger and hurt and rips his claws at the trees, shredding the bark off. Finally, after an hour of having a meltdown and destroying half the trees, Chaos lays on his back, staring at the moon. "Mate," he whispers. I can feel his pain, his agony, and his fear. I feel the same way, but I must reassure chaos that we'll find our mate. I need to be emotionally strong for both of us and for the safety of everyone.

Now back in human form, I slowly walk back to the limo. Nathan and the twelve warriors are all standing there with a look of worry and concern on their faces.