Defying the Laws

Tales Of The Past

***Alpha Ronald POV For Flashback***

"Prince Ronald! you have been summoned to the pack hall immediately! The alpha requests your presence!" a guard interrupts the training session.

"Very well, Harold, continue on by sparring with Rowan, I will be back momentarily".

Grunting, I make my way unhappily to the pack hall. What in the world could he want now? I am already training 7 days per week, what more could he possibly want?

I trudge into the room, attempting to wipe the look of distain off my face. My father is a beloved alpha to all, but not to his heir.

I glance up to see my mother alongside him... this really can't be good. Mother only comes when something is terribly wrong, and she may need to calm my father down.

"Son! It has come to my attention that after the mating ball held last week, you have yet to find your fated mate!" He stands regally with arms outstretched, as if addressing the entire room. All of me and a few guards.

"No father, she was not in attendance. Surely I will find her soon, there will be more balls, and I am not yet 20 until the end of the year". Of course he already knew this, he was in attendance as well.

"As you know, I am not getting any younger, and you cannot ascend as alpha until the future luna has been found. Therefore, I am sending you on a task to deal with the witches of the Northern Coven, to firstly get you out of the lands. Secondly, you will take your leave from there, and travel all 6 of the bordering packs. Each will be hosting a feast in your honour to meet them. In attendance, shall be all eligible females of rank". He has a large smile on his face, but mine is a face of distain.

So he would have me parade around the neighbouring area like a prized stud in hopes I find my fated?

'We are no stud horse, we are a magestic alpha. Not a f*cking show pony'. my wolf blaze howls in my mind.

It is my mothers turn to speak now, rolling her eyes at my father, who is making a spectacle of things for no one in particular.

"Son, we simply want you to find happiness. No one should have to wait until any longer than they have to, to find their true love". mother was a true believer in the goddess and her pairings. An aspect her and my father clashed on often.

"Your travels will begin in 2 days time. You will simply need to outline terms of an agreement for protection and nothing more for the witches, and you will begin your journey" my father days proudly.

"Hopefully to love" my mother chimes in.

*coughing from my father* However, if after your journey, you cannot find your fated mate. You will return to the pack, to be betrothed to Beta Lionels daugher" my father states with a stern look.

She is an annoying b*tch, I cannot stand her nasally, high pitched voice. Surely I would go deaf within the week.

"It is settled, make you arrangements, and if you do not come home with your luna, the match is set, and you aill assume the alpha position"

***End Flashback***

Derek POV

"So, wait a minute... his father told him, that if he couldn't find his mate in the surrounding area, he would be forced to marry another?" trying to wrap my head around this whole tale. Yup. This is definitely bad. But who's the Beta female?

'Shut up and listen to the story Derek'

"All in due time my boy, this story is not for the faint of heart", my father takes a bite of his croissant and continues.

***Alpha Ronald POV For Flashback***

"I can't believe I am in this witches coven. Is this not something that could have been decided over the phone?" I look to Gerald in anguish.

"It's only for one night, and then, we ca continue on, and all the ladies will be flaunting everything they have for us!" with a wink, my beta-to-be smirks.

"I am not the biggest fan of this meeting so lets get on with it".

After a few hours of debate and counter offer, it is decided that we will provide protection for the witches, in exchange for some potions and spells for our territory.

I was given a specific number of warriors to haggle with, so it was just a bunch of back and forth. Father just saw this as an opportunity to get me out of the house initially.

When the meeting was adjourned, the leader of the coven called in a young female to show us to our quarters to prepare for dinner.

My eyes had never been laid on such a significant sight. Her slender frame, long fiery red hair, eyes that you could not tell if they gleamed with more hazel or green, were mezmerizing.

Gerald nudges my side, bringing my thoughts back to the conversation at hand.

"Very well sir. We will see you in 2 hours time for dinner. But we are to be on our way in the morning" I am trying to hide the reluctance in my voice. I cannot wait to get closer to this beautiful creature before me.

I stood to leave with Gerald, taking a bow to the leader of the Northern Coven. He had always been an ally to us with no quarrels, but as I approached closer to the woman standing before me, I feared there might be.

I wanted to shred every piece of clothing off of her fair skin to tatters, and take her in that very room. Everything inside of me bruned for the woman standing before me, but what sound hit my ears next, stopped me from screaming the strongest of words Blaze has ever spoken.

'Mate'

"My daughter Evelyn will show you to your quarters, freshen up, and we shall toast to our renewed policies".

'Sh*t' we think in unison.

***End Flashback***

Olivia POV

"Ewwww! Stop. Stop. Stop. I don't want to hear about Papa ripping off some womans clothes!" Liv has both her hands covering each ear, shaking her head side to side.

"Oh goodness no child, I am never having a mating talk with my baby girl. But it is an indescribable feeling, like no one feels before, until they find their fated mate. It is nearly impossible to contain your beast when you meet them" my father is rubbing the back if his neck with a hand, shaking his head at me.

A sudden realization kicks into Derek, sitting upright and at attention.

"But father, is it not in the laws of our kind, that a cross mating of the species is forbidden? At the very least frowned upon, I have no idea where witches stand on things" I say with intrigue in my voice. Every cross mating I have ever heard of, has resulted in either death for one, or both participants". Derek is very inept in his studies, to which I have not started. I have no need.

"You are not wrong my son, your studies serve you well. Mating between two species is forbidden. Punishable by death, goddess induced or not. But your grandfather chose that night to defy the laws, and believe in the goddess".

I let his words sink in, shudder, but let them sink in.

My true grandmother was his fated mate after all, but a forbidden one. Yet, he mated her despite it all? I know what mating is... but wait a minute. He was at a witch coven. Making a deal. My face must have said it all...

"Ah yes, realization is dawning on you child. They met as a fated pair, and mated, but no one could know of what they had done. They both would surely be punished to death". Father says with a mock matter-of-fact tone. That doesn't surprise me, I'm in a room with alpha males, and I am as timid a girl may come. I stare at the floor and blush.

Next is Derek to speak up, "But father, as for how granny.. I mean, Lenore fits in. How does that all work? what became of Evelyn? Why are we only knowing now?" questions are coming out a mile a minute.

"Sit back and listen to the rest of the story".

***Alpha Ronald POV For Flashback***

I bid farewell to the magical, yet strange place. I had the most amazing night of my life, with the woman of my absolute wildest dreams. But she will remain a unattainable desire of mine, for a time to come.

I have made my way in the past 3 months to 3 of the bordering packs, and am on my way to my 4th. But I cannot get Evelyn out of my head. Her final words before our departure, ringing in my ear like a song. A chorus I just can't help but keep repeating.

'One day soon you will come to know,

what is to come will have a reason,

but what you will not know,

is its reason'.

Her soft melody replays in my mind. I got to spend but one night with my forbidden love, and I fear I may never have it again.

As we approach the gates of the 4th pack, Elder Moon, my thoughts cannot be distracted from the images of Evelyn at the forefront of my mind.

"Hey, droopy, we're here. You need to pull it together man. Decide on a chosen mate. You know the rules". Gerald knew as soon as we left the coven what I had felt. My actions spoke more than words could say. But we both knew the laws, and the risks. As my beta-to-be, he would uphold the safety of his alpha, and luna, at all costs, no matter who that truly was.

We exited the vehicle only for me to stop dead in my tracks. The familiar smell of lilac and sandalwood invading my senses. But she could not be here, how?

I walked the stairs cautiously, scanning the procession of higher ranks before me. Scanning the crowd and shaking everyone's hands, I stop before a magnificent woman. She is a petite, little blonde thing. Her blue eyes shine like a crisp clear summer sky, and her lips are just darker than the pink wild rose. Her 5'5 frame does not compare to my 6'6, having to tilt her head nearly all the way back to glance in my eyes.

Neither of us say a word, simply standing there holding one anothers hand. My wolf is not howling mate, but he is not denying what I am feeling either.

Glancing back into her sky blue eyes, there is a mystery to them. I almost get the feeling..

'She knows more that what she is saying' Blaze is looking skeptical as well at the beauty before us.

"Ah Ronald, I do believe you've taken quite the interest in my daughter Lenore, excellent! I will prepare a magnificent feast!" her father states with excitement.

"Shall we take a walk in the garden Alpha Ronald? I believe we may want to.. discuss, and get to know one another better". A hint of mischief in her eye, something lustful, but something more.

"Let's"

Evelyn's POV

I watch from the comforts of my cloaking spell, as my masuline mate approaches the procession of ranks. I am standing behind Lenore, in hopes he will take the bait.

The night before, I had snuck onto their lands, and approached young Lenore on her walks in the garden as she often does.

I have done my own research, on all the potential suitors for my mate, but this woman in particular, I believe could truly replace me.

As my mate approaches, I know that part of my cloak is coming undone. I am not used to using such powerful spells so much. He can smell me through the veil.

"Walk with me Alpha Ronald, through my personal gardens. There is a private sun room, wherein no one will disturb us. We can talk and get, better acquainted with one another" Lenore knows we need to be away from prying eyes. Taking Ronalds hand in hers, she leads him through.

I can tell by the look on Ronalds face, he can feel the tingles in his hand. Not nearly as strong as the bond between us. But noticeable none the less.

We all walk in complete silence through the gardens. They are vast and lush, truly a sight to behold. Without a cloud in the sky, the sun is shining down, bringing forth the brightness of all the colors around.

In the middle of the entire garden, is a white gazebo with tinted windows. Thus allowing the occupant to admire the gardens, without getting burned in the process.

Lenore opens the door for Ronald, and I can see the confusion lining my magnificently handsome mate. I can see the reluctance for him to enter before her, but I need to slip inside unnoticed from prying eyes.

The door is clicked shut after all 3 of us are inside.

Ronald POV

I listen to the door click shut behind me, but when I turn around, I am blessed to see my mate, Evelyn, emerge from a shimmering cloak.

I do not think, but act. Running towards her and embracing her, every inch of my being igniting with sparks of electricity. I gently cup her face, and take her lips in a feverish, yet paassionate series of kisses.

We break away breathless. As I gaze into her eyes, I am lost in them, entraced by their beauty.

Until I am awoken from my gaze by Lenore coughing in the corner of the room. I had completely forgotten she was here. Protectively, I put Evelyn behind me. Our kind are not plesant to witches.

"Dear please, We don't have much time, and Lenore is giving it to us" as Evelyn places her hand on my shoulder. I turn around to see tears welling in her eyes.

"I don't have much time. Please let us sit, and I will explain". She places a gentle kiss on my cheek, takes my hand, and leads us to the benches in the middle of the room. Lenore takes a place opposite us.

Tears are flowing freely down Evelyns sweet face. She sniffles, and I take her face in my hands cupping her cheeks. My thumbs wipe away her ever constant flow of tears.

She takes my hands in hers, intertwining our fingers. Lenore is staring intently, with a concerned appearance. I have a feeling she already knows what is yet to come, as she conspired to get Evelyn with me in secret.

"Ronald, do you feel the mate bond between yourself and Lenore? I know you can feel it between us too" she looks to me with an unreadable gaze.

I think to myself for a moment before I answer.

"Yes, I can. But it's not as intense as the sparks between us. More like my skin or my hands are falling asleep".

She takes in a large sigh before answering me. She actually seems... pleased with that answer.

"The reason why you are feeling both bonds, is because I have prayed to the moon goddess herself for you to be able to feel it, and she has granted my wish".

I am staring back at her, mouth agape. Furry building because I believe she would give me away. But concern, because I know such a magnificent woman would never do something so cruel.

"I'm going to be brief, but I need you to know sooner than later. The moon goddess Selene aided me in locating the second chance mate, Lenore, for you. Our love is forbidden, and there would be turmoil, and I fear you would never fjnd her if fate were to take its intended course. Selene is allowing us to alter the timeline". Her words are flowing in my ears, but I don't fully comprehend them.

"My darling, I have not much time left in this world. A terrible disease has taken root in me, at the fault of a dark witch seeking to destroy our coven. I am the next heir, she has poisoned me. I will not have long for this world... there is no cure".

Tears are streaming down our faces, both bodys shaking now with uncontrollable sobs. We hold eachother tight in an embrace, that will truly never be long enough. Lenores gaze is transfixed on the floor, a look of pity and sorrow.

"My dear sweet Ronald, there is one cruicial part that you must hear, before my departure. Listen to me carefully. Lenore will assist us in this endeavour. Her pure heart and love for you already grows. As your mates, we only want what is best for you". Her hands now take their turn cupping my cheeks and raising my gaze to hers.

"I'm pregnant. The child is yours. She will be born in 3 months time. Lenore has graciously agreed for a plan to take her on as her own, as it has been predicted I will die during her birth". I cannot fathom what I have been told.

"Lenore will not mate you until after I am gone to not cause unspeakable pain before that day. We are still true mates, any intimacies by either would result in excruciating pain. You will say that you have mated tonight, and when the time comes, I will birth the baby and she will be given to you. I will come see you when I can, but for now my sweet love, this will be our little secret. Hybrid children are sentenced to death. She is far more wolf than white witch because you are alpha, but you must keep her safe, both of you".

***End Flashback***