Third Person POV


    Alpha Victor has been received warmly when he was introduced by the emcee. The ps were more enthusiastic when his mate was included in the introduction. Not only that Lauren was rted to the alpha of the Sabado Tribe, she and Grandma Anna are well loved.


    The couple mingled with the other members of the tribe, not only with people in position but as well as themon civilians who attended the banquet. It was clear the they were treated fairly in the tribe.


    While Alpha Victor stayed with the Alpha Mark as they continue to talk about politics and other businesses, Lauren used the opportunity to join her childhood friends. She left the alpha males to talk about boring matters.


    Just when Victor searched for his mate, a band started to y in the makeshift stage. Since the vocalist was a bit younger, he chose a more upbeat song as a starter. The crowd made a sound of approval especially from the millenial guests.


    The alpha''s attention from the band was distracted when a group from one side made noises than the others.


    A smile formed on his lips when he saw the woman he was looking for. His mate was with the noisy group.


    Lauren was being teased by her childhood friends when the band started to y. Apparently, they wanted her to join the band. For old time''s sake, they said.


    In her younger days, she sings. Her voice was not for everyone to hear but her childhood friends knew how much she liked to vocalized.


    "Go, Lauren."


    "Oh, please, no."


    Victor saw how red his mate''s face is getting. Despite theugh that came out from Lauren''s lips, he knew that she was embarrass to sing in front of the members of the Sabado Tribe. Although he wanted to hear how well his mate at this talent, maybe it is time to rescue her.


    He drew near the group. Their voices started to tone down when they notice himing.


    "Hello." He greeted.


    "Hello, alpha."


    "Can I borrow Lauren for a moment?"


    "Sure." A woman answered him. She turned to Lauren. "You are lucky tonight, woman."


    "And I am thankful," Lauren said with a grin.


    He sent them a grateful smile before iming his mate away from the group. Lauren immediately clutched on his arm.


    "My hero." The woman whispered.


    "I am curious, my love. Can I have the previledge of hearing you sing?"


    He was answered by the woman''sugh. Eventually, they went in front of the crowd and watch the band sing. Once in a while they joined with the crowd in singing the lyrics as the vocalist y a few more popr covers.


    When he started on a dance song, the crowd make way for the guests to move their bodies in the upbeat music. M was on it as she danced in front of the smiling beta. He was smiling while gazing at the petite woman in front of him. Lauren''s attention went to her mate when she felt him stilled. A frown marked his handsome face. The arms that were on her middle tightened.


    "What''s wrong?" She asked.


    She has to shout so that her voice can be heard along with the ying band.


    The alpha did not respond. Instead, he closed his eyes as if trying to concentrate.


    Meanwhile, in the border of the Sabado Tribe, a mysterious figure was loaming before the territory. The unknown person was looking at the darkenednd of the tribe. Even from afar, the figure can hear the cheerful sound from the ongoing festivity. The night breeze swayed the thick coat that has been covering the person''s frame from head to toe. However, due to the darkness, it was hard to distinguish if the figure was a male or a female.


    With a flicker of light, a malicious grin formed on the person''s lips. The figure''s right hand rose in the air. When that same hand moved forward, paws ran in the direction of the Sabado Tribe territory.


    Growls broke the silence of the night. Their growling intensified when they stepped foot in the border of the tribe. Everything that their path crossed was destroyed including the years-old trees and nts.


    Rocks and dirt elevated as more paws bothered the otherwise peaceful forest. Dried twigs and leaved rustled when crushed by iing wolves. The resting birds in the trees flew as the sound of running paws resonated in the air.


    The patrolling guards noticed the disturbanceing from the deep part of the forested area. They immediately ran to find the cause only to be trampled by the onught of the unknown pack of wolves.


    They were unable to fight back but was able to send a link for help.


    Back in the banquet hall, Alpha Victor was still unease. He felt a chilling presence in his bones that he remained alert despite the happy atmosphere.


    The band was in the end of the rendition about the unrequited love of a man when the door to the hall opened suddenly. Two patrolling guards in distress came in.


    Victor''s arms tightened on his mate''s waist. He and Kent were ready at a moment''s notice to defend themselves and their precious mate.


    "We are under attack!" One of the men shouted.


    The band stopped ying immediately that its members jumped off the makeshift stage running for the throng of people. Hoping for a refuge in the huge number of individuals. "Werewolves entered the border from the forest. The patrolling guards were no longer responding after the first distress link." The other added.


    More screaming was heard in the banquet hall.


    "They were rogues!"


    From faraway, the growls and snarls are more visible that the band stopped ying. Yet, the howls of pain brought more fear to the people in the party. "Please try to calm yourself."


    They all turned to Alpha Mark. He was on the makeshift stage holding the microphone abandoned by the vocalist.


    "Please try to be brave as the warriors defend us from these attackers." He continued. "We knew this territory better than these wolves. We will defend our tribe."


    The lights went out after that.


    Expecting for protest and yelling from the people around him, Alpha Victor was surprised that silence greeted him. Aside from the ongoing attack nearby, he can only hear the thumping of nervous hearts and heavy breathing. "It would be best if you stay here in the hall, Alpha Victor. I will be in the field to check on my warriors."


    Victor nced at the tall figure of the older alpha. His face was grim but determine.


    "My apologies that this happens at your visit in the tribe."


    This is the face of a true leader. The person that would defend and suffer with his people. Indeed, he is a fair leader and better man.


    "I will be sending more guards that will surround the banquet hall to protect everyone in this area."


    "I will help you, Alpha Mark." The alpha of the Midnight ws Tribe uttered before the other man could leave. "My beta and I can help you fight against these intruders."


    A grateful smile appeared on the alpha of the Sabado Tribe. He nodded.


    It was the exact moment when Beta Richard and M found them. Thetter stood beside Lauren as she sent a smile to her boyfriend.


    "I''ll be here." M spoke softly but clearly. "We''ll be fine here."


    "I aming with you." Lauren pronounced that made Victor re at her. Before he could even utter his objection, his mate speaks again. "There could be a lot of injured individuals out there. They need immediate medical attention." "Lauren-"


    "I am a doctor. This is what I signed up for."


    The alpha of the Midnight ws Tribe sighed. He saw the determination on his mate''s eyes. Even if he left her in the hall, she would run in the direction of the field when they left to foresee the number of rogues that entered the territory. He nodded eventually.


    "You are staying here, M." Richard firmly dered.


    "Yes, Sir." The witch doctor answered quickly.


    "Let''s go." Alpha Mark stated right after that.