The Silver Wolf

Meet Ashley Weston, a girl who was born into a good family from one of the second most powerful pack, “the blood moon pack” . At the age of 13 her parents were killed by the unknown. When the pack found her with her parents dead body, they thought she was the one that killed her parents because she was the only one that escaped death without a scratch on her body out of the three of them. Abandoned and shunned away by her family, maltreated by the entire pack, forcing her to become the slave and omega of the entire pack, Ashley had no choice but to keep from everyone when she shifted on her 15th birthday. Struggling with life, and living in constant fear. However, all these things are about to change when she meets her mate.

[THIS IS MY FIRST NOVEL EVER. i DECIDED TO TRY VENTURING INTO WRITTING AFTER READING NOVELS FOR SO LONG. SO GUYS BARE WITH ME ON THE FEW MISTAKES I MIGHT IN BETWEEN.]

Prologue - The prophecy

In an old house that looks abandoned from the outside, an old man sitting beside the only fire source in the sitting room, holding a very old-looking scroll, and a look of uncertainty was written all over his face.

He stared down at the book in his hand and sighed deeply. he opened it and read what was written in it.

"Despite the divine spirits warning the Lycans should avoid pride because he only held power with the moon goddess's permission.

The Lycans declared themselves the author of their own good fortune and the designer of their own destiny which led to lots of wars among themselves thereby destroying the earth. when they were at the edge of destroying the planet, a light suddenly appeared from above, and in it came a woman with an ethereal beauty sitting on a white horse. her lovely long flowing hair was beautifully adorned with a crescent moon crown surrounded by stars. she was the moon goddess.

"Lycans to you, it is spoken, your powers have departed from you and you shall be deprived authority over other supernatural beings and your dwelling shall be among them, they shall make you live as they do: and on every full moon night, you shall live as a beast with no bearing of humanity.

But a savior will be born 10,000 years to come, she will be the only silver wolf ever seen uniting your world and regaining back your authority over the supernatural brings alongside her mate. only through her can the prophecy be fulfilled."

THE DREAM AND CHANGES

Ashley

"No..... no... please stop get away from..... no... no....." I suddenly wake up from my sleep breathing heavily. I quickly turn on the light on my bedside table and check the time on the wall across the room. It says 3:00 am. I tried recalling my dream but couldn't.

This was not the first time it happened. It's been going on for the past two weeks. since I clocked 18, all I know is it always terrifies me and it also felt so real and it also happens at exactly 3:00 am but I end up not recalling anything at all.

I took a deep breath, get up from my bed, and went to the bathroom. I quickly splash water on my face and look down at my hands and notice that they were still shaking. I tried to steady them and look into the mirror.

I notice some changes in my body, it has become more sculpted and twine-thin. My waist is now tapered compare to before and now has an olive skin complexion. my eyebrows more slender as though it was tattooed. My eyelash, longer and fuller, I now have a dainty nose, a set of dazzling angel white teeth, my hair that was once ebony-black now has strips of silver to it and my blue eyes now have a gold ring to it. my fingers are more slender and the nails slightly longer.

All these changes started exactly after my 18th birthday, ever since I've tried my possible best to hide most of the changes in me. By wearing baggy clothes, black wigs, and eye contact and masking my face with heavy makeup.

Not only the changes in my body did I notice, but I also notice the changes in my agility both mentally and physically. Also, my hearing and sight of vision have become sharpened that I can hear and see things from miles away.

All these changes I kept to myself, I dare not let anyone know because I know the consequences if they do.

Before these changes, I was already outcasted and hated by the whole pack, well this started on the day my parents were killed by rogues deep in the forest. when the pack found us, my parent was already dead leaving only me alive. they thought I was the cause of their death by leading them to where the rogues were. But little did they know it wasn't the rogues that killed them. I didn't tell anyone what happened that day and they never bother asking me not even my family. they all wanted someone to be blamed and I was the easiest target.

My parents were the beta of the pack, so technically I was demoted from the beta's daughter to the omega of the pack and maltreated brutally.

I was already being called a freak because they thought I had no wolf which I do but just chose to keep it also away from them. I first turned on my 15th birthday which was a very painful night for me. I had to change all by myself without the help and presence of the alpha. you might ask me why the alpha's help and presence must be needed when one is changing, well that is because he is the only one that has the power to control a newbie from going rampage and also after the change, bonds with the newbie to become an official member of the pack.

Well as you can tell, since the alpha wasn't there with me that night, I am not officially part of the pack. so no one could guess I have a wolf. one thing also, my wolf's color is silver like literally silver. it was never heard of that a silver wolf exists or existed before so I dare not tell anyone about it.

I splash water on my face once more before quickly doing my morning routines and going upstairs to the pack's kitchen to prepare meals for the whole pack. after that I cleaned the whole mansion except the rooms, I usually clean the rooms when all the pack members are down eating.

As I was finishing with my cleaning, I hear the pack members wake up gradually and check the time, as I noticed it was 5 am, I quickly gathered my cleaning tools and dashed downstairs to the basement where my room is. I can't even call it a room. it was more like a five-square meter cage built in the corner of the basement specifically for me. it contains a single bunk bed, a bedside table, a small wardrobe and also in it was built a mini bathroom.

For the past 2 weeks, I have been avoiding any sort of confrontation with any of the pack members to reduce the chances of them noticing the changes in me.

So far so good, it has been effective.

I lay on my bed listening to everyone in the mansion as they come out of their rooms one after the other. after making sure everyone is out, I quietly came out of my room masking my scent to avoid them noticing me, and went to the rooms cleaning them in a blink of an eye.

I've short lived my smooth going day so far

Luckily for me, it's been smooth going so far. I haven't encountered any trouble yet today and hope it will be like that for the rest of the day.

I quickly get myself ready for school.

On getting to school, I hoped and prayed once more for today to be normal for me.

I keep my head down as I find my way to my classroom. My stomach keeps grumbling because I haven't had my breakfast yet.

I check my phone for bank alert, as today is the last day of the month, waiting for Mrs. Johnson whom I work for as a library assistant to give me my salary.

So I keep checking my phone as I sit down on my seat....in the far corner of the classroom near the window. I pretend to be looking out the window while at the same time being alert, listening to everything around me. And I rather sense that my classmates are busy today, as they gather in groups talking among themselves.

I horn my listening ability to hear what they are talking about properly.

"Did you hear Steph, he is coming tomorrow. I'm so curious how he looks. I can't wait to see him". I hear the pack's slut Chloe, says.

"I heard he is so handsome and that he thinks his mate is in our pack that's the reason why he is coming. I really hope I'm his mate". She adds. I wonder who they are talking about. Who is he, that he got every one of them worked up.

"The pack is so lucky to have him chose our pack to transfer to and will surely be happy tomorrow, most especially me". Chloe continues.

I'm beginning to get more curious as to who is coming tomorrow.

Usually, visitors from other packs do come to our pack for a visit but there's rarely a case where they attend the school. It's actually very difficult to transfer schools between packs. Only very few people are privileged with the power to do so. These people are the royalties and those special cases where the royals and the wolf councils agree to transfer an individual with a special reason. So definitely the person coming will be either case.

" I'm so excited too Chloe.... I've been wanting to see him up close. I only got the chance to see him from a very long distance and that was just thrice when I followed my parents to the council meetings". Stephanie one of Chloe's friends replied.

My curiosity got the best out of me when I moved slightly to the side, making it very obvious I was listening to them.

The next thing I know was that I saw a book flying my way. I was able to avoid it at the last minute by moving to the side and the book fell with a thump on the floor.

I heard loud gasps as most of the students present were surprised I could avoid it.

I think mostly because first, the speed at which the book was thrown wasn't normal and it was with the intent of causing damage. Therefore I shouldn't have been able to avoid it so fast since it was believed I have no wolf.

And also my head was lowered when it was thrown so they didn't expect me to avoid it since I didn't see it coming.

"How did you do that?" Chloe demanded coming to me with angry steps. I chose to ignore her and kept quiet.

"Answer m....." she said as she slapped me

This time I didn't avoid the attack but braced myself for it....but who would have thought that the moment she slapped me, her bones were heard broken and following that was the scream of Chloe's voice.

"Ahhhhhhhhh.....my hand.....she broke my hand...." she shouted dramatically. What a drama queen....isn't she a werewolf with her wolf intact and also has d ability to heal faster than humans. Serves her right anyways. Right now I believe the whole school heard her voice and literally speaking, they did. The moment she screamed a large group of students and teachers rushed into the class.

"What's going on here?" The moment I heard that voice I visibly shudder. Leon the pack's alpha to-be asked as he walks in. He is mostly the instigator of the maltreatments I face and there's no length he has gone to make my life a living hell. That's why today has been feeling so unreal for me because it was going just too smoothly to be true.

Well, it seems I've short-lived my smooth-going day so far. Now I prepare for the misery that's about to happen.

His gaze scans the class before landing on me. He growls out as he notices me looking at him sneakily. I quickly lowered my head.

On seeing him, Chloe ran to him with tears running down her face.

"Leon she broke my hand"

"Really.....how did it happen. As far as we know she has no wolf and is nothing less than a human." He said as he walks towards me. He stopped in front of me and said with venom laced in his voice " freak answer me....how did you do it".

I chose not to answer and kept my head down.

"Answer me" he demanded using his Alpha order on me (AN: she was born into the pack as a werewolf but not bonded with the Alpha making her not having any mind-link with the pack. But she's still a member of the pack. An alpha's command can still be used on her). I notice that it doesn't work quite well on me...I just feel it slightly. I was shocked. It should have total control of me like it usually does before....but now it's just slightly that I can choose not to obey it. I think he also felt it because I felt him being shocked for a bit before he covered it up with his viciousness.

Wait a minute... I felt...like I seriously felt his feelings just now.....how is that possible.....how can I feel his feelings and him being an alpha to-be at that. I tried feeling his feelings again and all I feel coming out from him is anger at not understanding and controlling me right at the moment. I also feel his wolf trying to gain control because he could not tolerate disobedience. I sigh and chose to obey his alpha control

"I don't know, " I said in a small voice but every one of them can still hear me because of their high hearing ability

"You don't know..." he roared losing control to his wolf. He raises his already clawed hands and was about to attack me with them.

"Leon.....stop" his mate, Ever quickly went forward to stop him before he does. She gave me a sad look before dragging him out.

Mate

Well, that was close. God knows what would have happened had his mate not stopped him. I sit back in my seat as everyone else dispatched and the teacher also entered right at that moment.

I think it's high time I left the pack. I've been thinking about leaving for some days now ever since the changes started. I can only hide them for a while. I don't know what will happen once they are discovered. Today was a close call and I can't afford them to know. It could lead to my death once discovered.

Luckily for me, I was soon forgotten because of the excitement in the air. Mrs. Johnson even added a bonus to my salary because of it which I was grateful for since I can now add more to my savings.

The day went by quickly and classes were over before we knew it.

When I got to the packhouse, everywhere was filled with preparations and I know for one that I would definitely be ignored for the rest of the day and mostly tomorrow also hopefully. I quickly went down to my room and lock myself in for the rest of the day. I hear our guest will be arriving at midnight and the celebration will start once he arrives.

As l lay in my bed I listen to all that is going on in the packhouse and discovered that the guest that was coming was the heir apparent to the throne of the werewolves. I also couldn't help but feel excited when I learned so. I have never in my life seen any of the royals much less attend the same school with one. Hopefully, I would be able to catch a glimpse of him when he arrives here. I heard their looks were otherworldly and they all possess unique abilities and those abilities are only known to those close to them. The royals consist of five; the king, the queen, the two princes, and of course the princess.

It was said that king Indulf wants to pass the throne over to the crown prince, Prince Zeid but couldn't because prince Zeid as yet to find his mate.

It was generally known that the throne can only be passed to the crown prince the moment he finds his mate as he needs the support of his mate to rule the entire werewolf packs.

I suddenly hear the pack members telling one another that Prince Zeid has arrived and that everyone is required to welcome him. I know by everyone, I'm not among them so I didn't bother joining them. Not long after I hear them start the party I could feel the celebration in the air and the excitement of everyone to be able to be in the presence of a royal.

My stomach grumbles out reminding me I haven't eaten since lunch break. I check the time and notice it's past 1 am. I got up from my bed and quietly open the door to my room. I check the basement and see that they left it untouched like they are trying to ignore the existence of the basement.

I walk to the entrance of the basement, quietly opened it slightly, and peek through it. I noticed that it was empty meaning they are all in the courtyard where the party is taking place.

This is quite good for me cause I will be able to sneak out to get some food without being noticed.

I take a deep breath and step out from behind the door.

The moment I stepped out, my wolf starts becoming restless. I pause for a bit wondering why she's like that....she hardly reacts to anything which makes things perfect for me in covering her up.

Today was an exception that got me worried I tried communicating with her but she ignored me and continue being restless.

No problem two can play the game

I chose to ignore her also and headed to where I know the foods are kept. She tried diverting me in the opposite direction but I didn't want to and continued in my initial direction. She tried taking control from me but I didn't let her.

She growled at me but told her to stop growling at me and that I would only listen to her if she tells me what's wrong. But she chose to be silent.

At least this is much better than the way she was acting just now.

As I got to the table full of varieties of foods, she started acting up again. This time around more than before. I tried talking to her but she wouldn't listen.

I sigh....decided to take her for a run when things are more settled around here. It's been so long since I let her out maybe that's why she's restless.

I pick up a plate and was about to serve myself some food when my wolf suddenly calls out a word I never imagined I will ever hear.

MATE...

at the same time, she said it, I hear a deep voice also say the same word

"MATE"

I stood frozen for what seems like forever and only came back to my senses when the plate I was holding fell from my hand and shattered into pieces on the floor.

I slowly turned around to confirm if what I just heard was said to me or not.

As I turned, my gaze fell on the most handsome guy I've ever seen in the whole of my life.

He stood at 187cm tall with broad shoulders complementing his height and looks. His chiseled face was framed with crystal blue eyes, a sharp-pointed nose, lips that would make one want to kiss it forever, and brown short hair that looks like it has been finger raked several times. Giving him an enticing look.

He stood rooted six steps away in front of me..... and we both stared at each other as though we were entranced by what we see. Making everything thing around us dull out.

"Prince Zeid....what's wrong" we only came to be when someone calls out to him breaking the connection between us.

I quickly diverted my eyes when I found who it was that called out to him and what his identity is.

I ran away out of fear not caring I might have offended him by not acknowledging him and also I didn't want to have a confrontation with the alpha once he sees me.

Yes, it was the alpha that called out to him.

I hear the alpha's growl at me as I ran but I didn't stop and kept running just to avoid them.