The Tears of a Prince

"Is there anyone else!" The werewolf shouted and the crowd that had gathered in front of him took a few steps. No one wanted him to think they were challenging him, no one really had the power to go against him and that showed from the three bodies that laid dead on the ground. 

At sunrise everyone had gathered, one of the most important moments in the history of a pack happened rushly, surprising a lot of people but all of them knew how serious it was, every fight, every claw all of the movements Philip did right now, were going to be engraved in their minds as a reminder of what would happen if they went against him. 

This little ritual was not just a fight for dominance but also a warning, a moment where everyone had to step back and think, would this man be good for a leader? If he killed all of his opponents then yes. The judgment was clearly lacking but it was a very simple way for everyone to understand. 

The new Alpha had been decided and there was no way of actually changing that. 

Philip took a few short breaths, sweat on his forehead while his hands shook from the overstimulation. His eyes had changed their color, leaving behind his title as a wolf warrior, now after killing the people that challenged him he was officially an Alpha. He stepped in the middle of the man made circle, eyeing women and men, his expression stern as he locked eyes with everyone.

"Is there anyone else who would wish to challenge me?" he asked again, wishing deep inside of him that this whole facade would finally be over. He didn't want this but at the same time he couldn't sit there and die so someone else would become the Alpha. Forfeiting was also not an option, it would be too shameful and could even get him out of the pack. 

No one moved and Philip's hazel eyes found Hans in the back of the crowd, his hands crossed over his chest as he smiled, a blond eyebrow raised when their eyes met. Philip scoffed, a bitter grin on his face. It was  very clear right now, why their pack hadn't fallen into chaos while Mikain led it. It was because of this man, the one who actually ruled everything behind the scene. He let the useless Alpha do enough just so he would be satisfied and the rest, what was most important, was the one that took care of it. Hans really could see and hear everything, there would never be a way for them to hide from him and now they were paying the price, he was, actually.

Since no one else seemed to be willing to challenge him, Hans walked through the intimidated crowd and reached the young werewolf. He placed his palms on his sweaty shoulder, a moment of silence between them before he turned to the people. They were waiting, they were all waiting for the announcement.

"Philip has defeated all of them! He will be the new Alpha, if anyone is against that can leave the pack." Hans announced coldly and the crowd roared, clapped and screamed, the birds flying away, leaving their spots on the trees. The brutal battle was now over, at the moment every single one of them was looking at their new leader while Philip was seeing his followers. He felt weird, he couldn't deny that, hearing so many people call out his name but as they kept repeating it, the word becoming a chant he tensed his body, air finally traveling to his lungs and a sweet satisfaction sunk in. They would worship him, he thought and smiled, wiping his hands on his jeans and stepping forward, letting the sounds of affirmation reach him. 

Maybe something like this would be good, good for him, good for the pack and good enough to numb the hole he felt in his chest. This feeling of loneliness that haunted him every night when he laid on his bed unable to mute his thoughts. If he lived for this, if he existed to do this then there would be no room for him to miss the traitor prince, there would be no excuse for his weakness and the invisible tears he always sheds. Philip was an Alpha, he had fought his way unwillingly but now that he stood at the top he would take it, everything, carry it on his back so his heart would stop hurting. He wanted to be freed, peaceful and he wished for Kai's face to fade or at least travel to the back of his head while he found another reason to live.

"Everyone! Tonight we will be having a celebration, a feast. We will dance and honor the new Alpha." Hans shouted over the crowd and the cheers became louder. "He will also announce his new Beta, tonight is the moment of change!" he exclaimed and once he was finished talking he turned his head towards Philip. "Come with me for a second." he whispered and he moved away, walking back to the small house. 

Hans opened the door, entering and Philip followed him, slightly surprised when he saw Mika and Reina sitting on the only couch, waiting. He was too preoccupied with the fight he hadn't realized his friends were there.

"Now, we have a few things to talk about." Hans said. 

The three wolves looked at each other, completely unaware of the conversation that was about to take place. What they also didn't know was that a friendship was about to be ruined and new event would be announced. Hans was right, this was the moment of change. 

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Hello everyone! What do we think about this event, the fact that Philip became the Alpha. I bet you're thinking about a lot of things. I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments! If you are enjoying the book this far please leave a nice review a good comment and a vote. I would really appreciate it so help a girl out please. 

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