Chapter 4

Dominick’s Pov:

I had Jason and some of the council members attend to something, so they did not participate in the day’s task.

But Derek had always been great at handling and coordinating the pack members for tasks. So I had no worries about that. Though I decided to see briefly, what had been done for the day. I went to the pack’s gathering spot when most of them had left and got an account from Derek.

I left as quickly as I could and decided to go for a stroll since I was not doing anything at that moment. I walked into the forest, and after a while, I decided to return to the pack. I turned around and started walking back when I heard a noise.

I was not sure where it came from and stood still to listen. Then I heard a scream and needed no one to tell me someone might be in trouble. I ran towards the direction of the scream and in a split second, recognized the victim as a member of my pack.

I jumped into mid-air, shifting just before crashing into the werewolf. It went down with a loud thud, and I stood in front of the lady, snarling at it and daring it to make any move. It stood up, growling lowly, shook the dusk on its fur, and dashed away into the forest.

I turned to look at the frightened wide-eyed lady, transforming back. I do not think I have seen her in the pack before, but she was, without mistake, a member of my pack. We all had specific features that were peculiar to only us.

“Are you okay?” I asked, and she nodded, her gaze low.

“Thank you for saving me,” she said, and I hummed. I wondered about her personality. There is just something about her that is drawing.

Brenda’s Pov:

Witnessing the intense fight, I watched in awe as the wolf retreated, leaving me with my savior.

"Are you okay?" he inquired, approaching cautiously.

I nodded, still in shock. "Thank you for saving me."

The wolf, Dominic, smiled warmly. A mixture of fear and excitement coursed through me. The alpha had come to my rescue. I could not look at him so I maintained my gaze on the ground instead, feeling small in his presence.

"You're brave," he praised. "Most would have fled, but you stood your ground."

Blushing, I felt a glimmer of pride. Perhaps I was not just an outsider after all.

As Dominic and I conversed, I found myself drawn to him. His charisma and strength were captivating, but I knew better than to get too close. He was the alpha, and I was a mere pack member.

Days passed, yet thoughts of Dominic persisted, filling my mind. Despite my efforts to focus on pack duties, he remained a constant presence in my thoughts. And ever since, regarded me, making sure I did not always shy away from the pack like I always did. He would always call me out to be by his side whenever we were out on patrol.

However, a nagging voice reminded me of my differences, unable to shift like the others. Would Dominic ever view me as an equal?

During one patrol, Dominic halted and turned to face me.

"Brenda, there is something I need to talk to you about."

My heart skipped a beat. Was he going to question my place in the pack?

"I have noticed how much effort you have been putting into proving yourself," he said earnestly. "I see your value, even if you cannot shift."

Tears welled up in my eyes, touched by his words. No one had ever expressed such understanding.

"Thank you," I whispered, my voice barely audible.

Drawing nearer, Dominic's gaze seemed to lock into mine with an intensity that held me captive.

"Brenda, I feel an extraordinary connection with you," he confessed to my uttermost shock. "You understand me in ways that no one else does."

As his words settled, my heart responded with an erratic rhythm. Does the alpha have feelings for me?

"I realize you are different," he continued, his tone steady and unwavering, "but that is inconsequential to me. What truly matters is that I want to be with you, Brenda."

I was dumbfounded. Dominic, the strong and commanding alpha, wanted me. I felt exhilarated by the thought of that. Yet, with uncertainty and doubt.

"I'm not entirely certain, Dominic," I said, my voice tinged with the wariness that had begun to cloud my emotions. "What about the pack? How would they react if they were to discover us?"

"I understand your worry. But the pack does not need to know, Brenda. Our connection can remain a secret, known only to us."

I still was not sure about that, and I breathed out my discomfort, but when Dominic leaned in, his breath mingling with mine, and pressed a gentle kiss against my lips, all rational thought seemed to dissolve. In that fleeting moment, it was as though time stood still.

As our lips parted, a surge of elation coursed through me, akin to the rush of a river unleashed. I was entwined with Dominic, the alpha, and the world seemed to buzz with new vitality.