The Blood Warriors

Not everyone could be called a morning person. Zane, the Alphas' only son, definitely was not the type of person who would smile and laugh after waking up. He arrived back home around 4 am, a long time after his best friend's party was over.

"Zane, you're about to take over the pack, you need to follow my example and stop acting like a boy," his father's voice invaded his thoughts as Zane stretched his sore limbs lazily.

Unlike his father- Zane didn't see himself as a boy anymore, nearing age eighteen. He had followed his father's lead and learned everything about being an Alpha since he was five years old. The young man knew more than a lot of the most experienced pack warriors. The careless Alpha-to-be couldn't find any problem in his behavior. He had a goal to enjoy at least a little from his teens- after taking the leader rank, he will lose any chance to do as he pleases. Zane knew that he was willing to enjoy a little of life, and that didn't mean that he was not ready for the responsibility.

He would readily admit that sometimes, he did got a little carried away. But who doesn't?

He is about to watch how his father, a long term Alpha, steps down, and after that, Zane will come into the picture. As soon as the title is given to him- so will all of the responsibilities. Meetings, paperwork, all other annoying things, topped with only fun he will have- training. That's precisely when his careless life will come to a halt- no more parties, fun, drunk and wild nights with his friends.

The only thing Zane truly feared was ending up just like his father- locked into his cabinet, stressing over everything, living each day on the edge of a nervous breakdown.

He was sure that as soon as he takes the title- he might change a lot of things around the pack.

Finally, Zane manages to push his thoughts aside and gets out of his bed, wondering how he managed to wake up this early.

It was 6 am, meaning he slept for two hours, at best. As much as he wanted to regret his decision, Zane couldn't. The party ended up on a more positive note than he planned- he couldn't make himself leave all fun even if he wanted to. Not that he ever did.

Instead of drowning in self-pity for countless sleepless nights, Zane walked straight to the bathroom. He took a quick, cold shower to freshen up and hide at least a little of scent multiple she-wolves left on him. Zane wrapped a towel around his hips and looked at himself in the mirror- from head to toes. The usual, smug smile appeared on his lips.

"Just a little more and this bullshit will come to an end," he thought to himself, silently dreaming about mornings when he will be allowed to sleep in. Who in their right mind would tell an Alpha for how long he can sleep?

"Thankfully, I have to go to school, so at least half of my day will be peaceful. I couldn't bear any more meetings in the early mornings.

I mean, who does that?

My brain isn't fully awake yet, but my father already demands me to make crucial decisions before I have had my cup of coffee. He needs to calm down and enjoy life a little." Zane muttered under his breath. He wasn't the best student, but if the school was the only place where he could hide from torturous meetings- he was sure that he was the first to arrive there.

Whenever he started thinking about responsibilities- Zane acted like an annoying child. He would do things he enjoys instead of something he is told to do.

When someone knocked on his bedroom door, the young man was irritated to the extent of ripping someone's throat out.

"Come in," he hissed, standing in the middle of the bedroom, only the towel covering his body.

"I'm sorry, the Alpha sends me here to check on is his son awake yet. He would like for young mater to come downstairs and have breakfast with him and Luna," a girl stood in front of Zane, her hands visibly shaking, throat dry, each word leaving her lips sounding painful.

He rolled his eyes at the girls' attempt to sound polite. Lower ranks always treated their superior like royalties, yet the Alpha family had always been on the top of the food chain. She cleared his throat, gaining the young male's attention.

"You can leave, tell my parents that I'll be there when I will be there," He did that on purpose. Zane knew that the Omega wouldn't repeat his words so that she will disappear from his view for a while. Another problem out of his way.

As per usual, his clothing of choice consists of black jeans, a black hoodie, and sneakers. Zane doesn't like to look like he had put any effort into choosing clothes he's wearing- careless, messy is the look he's going for most of the time. He was about to turn around and leave when his phone rang. Zane wanted to ignore the caller, but after noticing his best friend's name pop on the screen- he answered. Kaiden has been his best friend for years; he will become Zane's beta as soon as the title gets passed over him.

"What's up, bro?" Zane greets him as soon as he picks up the phone, a broad smile on his lips.

"You're awake? Man, after that party, I had to call you and make sure you're still breathing. Shit went wild downhill, and since you blocked everyone out of reaching you though mind-link, someone had to risk their ass and call you," Kaiden laughed in amusement. Despite his disrespectful behavior, he was a genuinely trustworthy friend. It's in his nature to act like a real teen, careless and daring, but that's the main reason why Zane chose him. At worst- they won't die out of boredom.

"I can't believe I managed to wake up, but yeah, I'm very much alive. Actually, on my way downstairs, my father and mother are waiting for me right now. Are you coming around?" Zane left the room, looking around the hall and noticing the same girl, now standing by my door, waiting for his appearance.

"I'll be there in about fifteen minutes," he laughed. Of course, there hasn't been a day in his life when he missed a chance of going to school with Zane. Or free breakfast in the Alpha's residence.

"Great, we have something to deal with today, some pretty important decisions to make," Zane spoke calmly, walking rather slow, still aware of low-rank she-wolf following him.

"Any ideas to make this pack better already?" Kaiden questioned him, becoming severe. That's one more of his positive traits- being a silly goofball most of the time, yet able to be serious when needed.

A slight smirk sneaked on Zane's lips — a plan of taking down two targets with one shot.

"Yeah. We're getting rid of Omegas; they don't belong to pack. No weak links anymore," he spoke with a smile still plastered on lips.

She-wolf behind Zane gasped, what he ignored. It was his plan for her to hear about the idea. Now she will know what happens if they try to cross the young Alphas path or go near his bedroom. It was off-limits, and Omegas knew that. Not this one- on any other occasion, Zane would turn around and snap her neck; weak low-rank wolves have no right to listen to their superior ones. She broke the rule, no, he made her break it; hence she won't get punished.

"Man, that's a great idea. How didn't anyone think of this earlier? No weak links, no chances to lose at all," Kaiden approved Zane's idea and dismissed himself, explaining that he's about to drive to the Alpha'shouse.

Zane ended the call, entered the dining room, greeted his parents, and sat down, waiting for someone to serve his food.

Both parents nodded at him and soon got back to looking into each other's eyes.

A bowl of steaming hot soup was placed in front of Zane, but instead of eating, he kept observing Luna and Alpha.

"I wish to have a love like theirs one day. To find my true mate and live side by side until the day I leave this life. But after I've enjoyed my freedom. Now it would be too early; I can't have mate before I've tasted more of what the world has to offer."