All Chapters of The Alpha's Banquet : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

12 Chapters

Chapter 1: Alpha Denparlio

‎"I, Alpha Denparlio, accept you Eliana Niklaus, as my backup Luna."‎‎The entire ceremonial room went quiet at once. It was total pin drop silence as the moon-walkers exchanged looks among themselves and the generals did the same. Regardless of how awkward it felt, Eliana had no choice but to accompany the Alpha out of the room because that was her primary responsibility as the Alpha's personal watcher.‎‎ "That was scary what you did back there, dada". ‎Eliana finally mustered the courage to comment. Even a deaf werewolf could have heard the shakiness in her voice as she spoke but the Alpha couldn't care less.‎‎ "Ana" he responded. "The generals and moon-walkers are sworn to secrecy, not even their mates would learn of what transpired here today.‎Additionally, you seem to forget that I am the Alpha of this pack, the supreme authority. I run this pack and my decisions MUST NOT be questioned."‎‎ "Forgive me. It is not my intention to question your decision, dada. I am terr

Chapter 2: Fortress Cave

‎"Florence please tell me you've ticked all the boxes required to ensure that this anniversary celebration does not go south" Otis inquired eagerly. ‎ ‎"Yes I have, we have every box ticked as Luna Caroline instructed." Florence confirmed. ‎ ‎The Alpha never missed an opportunity to brag about Luna Caroline's beauty. His friends had journeyed from afar to celebrate with him, each with their mate except for John who had clearly refused to "be distracted by the responsibilities that accompany tolerating a mate" in his words. ‎ ‎"And there comes my Luna!" Alpha Denparlio announced. ‎"Isn't she just beautiful! She's got the fairest skin in the entire region, no offense to y'all" he teased. ‎ ‎"None taken!" John shouted which incited a brief giggles. ‎ ‎Alpha Denparlio continued: "Her aura accompanies her into every room she graces, like right now. Caroline is the best thing the moon-goddess ever did for me, if I had to choose. I would choose her over and over again. Please welc

Chapter 3: The Secret Deal

‎"I want to thank you for all that you do for this pack, Eliana" I have heard so much about you and I genuinely look forward to knowing you better. Thank you for the helping hand you've been in ensuring that things run smoothly in the packhouse while I'm away. Your service has not gone unnoticed.‎‎And to you all; thank you for paying such keen attention. Please enjoy all that is set before you..."‎‎The applauses and cheers erupted again as the Luna made her way down the stairs of the stage with the help of the Alpha.‎‎Azra could hear Eliana exhale sharply, as though she had just escaped a sharp arrow.‎‎" So, do you feel good about yourself?" Azra sneered at her sister Eliana.‎‎" It must feel so refreshing betraying a woman this harmless, doesn't it? What did she ever do, open her doors to us?"‎‎Eliana could feel the tears swelling in her eyes, but she had to summoned the courage to respond.‎"Not right now, please Azra. Someone might hear you. And let's not corrupt the jo

Chapter 4: A Dilemma

"Ashton, in only a couple of days the full moon would finally arrive, we know that the pack can already feel the pull in their bones, because we feel it in ours as well." Ashdon nodded in confirmation so, he proceeded. ‎ ‎"This morning I almost snapped. That already informs us that tempers are currently shortened especially among the newbies therefore, I need you to spearhead a mobilization to reinforce the dungeons and it's walls for the new wolves as soon as possible. ‎Additionally, appetites are consequently going off the charts so the hunters need to increase their quotas and bring in enough meat to ensure that everyone has all the calories they need to survive the full moon. ‎"Do you understand?" ‎ ‎Ashdon as well as every other official, understood and was highly trained to recognize when it was just their pal who was addressing them and when hierarchy was speaking. This was one of such times, it wasn't just Otis speaking, it was the Beta of the Fortress Cave pack. S

Chapter 5: Sensual Thirst

‎"I would like to borrow one of the containments below the Beta chambers." ‎ ‎"Yes, my Lord" Otis responded. ‎Still looking dazzled because there were much more comfortable containments beneath the royal chambers. Secondly, why does the Alpha need a containment for the full moon? ‎ ‎"This must stay between you and I, Otis. Neither Luna Caroline nor anyone else must find out, do you swear?" ‎ ‎"I swear to you, Alpha" ‎"Good. Eliana will be transforming for the first time tomorrow. I have been prepping her myself and she's ready." ‎Even though Otis has always had his suspicions, this admission still caught him off guard and intrusive thoughts evaded his wolf brain. ‎"Eliana has never shifted and she is a moon-walker? She has never shifted and she is the Alpha's personal watcher? Did the Alpha not claim the same Eliana as his backup Luna?..." ‎ ‎"OTIS" ‎Otis startled out of his head. ‎"Yes my Lord" ‎" Is there a problem? Did you hear everything I said?" ‎ ‎"Ple

Chapter 6: Newbie wolves

‎"Who's there?" ‎ ‎"It's me Bubba, open up..." ‎ ‎"Care? Caroline?" ‎ ‎Thirty minutes ago Luna Caroline was with the newbie wolves. Welcoming introductions, answering questions and providing assurance in preparation for the forthcoming full moon. ‎ ‎"Hello my Darling, what's your name?" She asked a seemingly withdrawn young lady. ‎ ‎"It's Charlotte, my lady." She smiled. ‎ ‎"It's nice to meet you Charlotte. How are you finding the pack house?" ‎ ‎"Absolutely thrilling, my lady. I met Liz and Doris and they as well as everyone else here have been quite welcoming." ‎ ‎"Well that's amazing. Would you say you feel at home?" ‎ ‎"Absolutely, my lady. I've never felt more at home to be frank. Thank you for your hospitality". ‎ ‎"You are very much welcome, Charlotte." ‎ ‎ ‎"Charlotte Darling, I think you are very brave and as a result I have a present for you. If you'd kindly accompany our Pack's beta over here, who would show you to Miss Nova.

Chapter 7: Fated Mate

‎Between Eliana's panic and the mating tie that had ensued, laid the Alpha's opportunity to either make a decision that will make the pack or break it's neck. ‎‎"Honey just a moment, I'll join you soon. I'm currently in the middle of a little something in here..." ‎‎"Bubba, no. I need you to open the door or ask Eliana to do it, I must see you right away". ‎‎"Honey, I don't remember when we switched roles. Your Alpha says you should WAIT for him in the inner chambers!" ‎‎His sudden growl didn't only startle the Luna but also startled Eliana. It was as though the Luna had frozen at the door because everywhere fell silent. Then he wrapped his arms around Eliana, patting her back and humming to calm her down. No one else had ever witnessed the Alpha speak to the Luna disrespectfully, let alone witnessed him screaming at her in that manner. ‎‎"I am tempted to believe that I must be special to Alpha Denparlio" Eliana thought to herself. "But, am I??"‎‎That brief moment of calm

Chapter 8: MARKED

‎Luna Caroline rose up from the floor, and began to pace the royal chambers responding to Alpha Denparlio's question in a monologue. ‎ ‎"How would I feel about Eliana being your backup Luna? Shouldn't the real question be, how do I feel right now? ‎Bubba, ten moons ago the Alpha's Ritual was performed. Whether or not a similar ritual is performed in any other pack, Fortress Cave has no idea and may never find out. ‎Every werewolf in Fortress Cave who had spent at least twenty four moons in the pack qualified for the Alpha's Ritual but here's the twist, the he-wolves only had to make entries and receive tags to be registered on the Pack's ledger system, however, they were not welcome to outrightly participate in the said ritual, just as it has been over the years. ‎ ‎During the ceremony you made a declarative speech: ‎"This is the Fortress Cave pack and I Alpha Denparlio am the Alpha of this pack. In this pack, as much as there is absolute equality, there is also hierarchy and

Chapter 9: The Luna's Grief

‎"But I choose you, I always have and always will, Honey." Alpha Denparlio attempted to convince Luna Caroline. ‎ ‎"So have I chosen you over and over again Bubba!" She snapped. ‎"Even when my parents threatened to disown and disavow me if went ahead with our marriage plans, I still chose you. ‎Even when YOUR mother, threatened to cast a hex of barrenness over me if I went ahead to marry you, even then I chose you just because the moon goddess had destined for us to end up together. ‎And when you brought the offer concerning the Alpha's Ritual I didn't refuse you, I supported you. ‎ ‎When Luna Brenda divorced and rejected you back at the academy before you decided to move here to begin the the foundations of this very castle in which I stand, I was there! ‎Every step of the way, brick by brick!" ‎ ‎Then Luna Caroline leaned against the wall, arms crossed and head tilted to one direction. Mucus drooling, and her entire face turned tomato red. ‎ ‎"So did you indeed and i

Chapter 10: Alpha Den's PUB

‎"I don't feel well, Lucy. ‎My energy levels are persistently draining and my breaths feel heavier, sharper, and much more strenuous to draw. It feels as if I'm breathing not only for myself but probably for five additional people as well, and no matter what I eat I don't just get satisfied anymore. ‎Last night was tumultuous because I couldn't find any comfortable position to lie in and this morning it feels even more frustrating and conflicted. I don't even want to get out of bed today, Lucy." Eliana sulked. ‎ ‎Two days ago was the important event of the full moon and that was when Eliana met her wolf Lucy, for the very first time. The first thought that clouded her mind the moment she beheld her wolf was: ‎"It feels like I've known you all my life, you smell familiar and also feel overwhelmingly familiar" Clearly, Lucy could hear her thoughts and feel her every emotion instantly. So she smiled warmly, hugging Eliana by putting her head against hers, then she kissed Eliana fai

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