~Aurora~

　　After a night full of our own celebration, the morning had disturbed our time together. I never woke up feeling so sad, yet so content. The man who had both his arms wrapped around me was so warm, I almost thought he had a fever!

　　"You're awake…" accidentally, my stirring to wake up for the new day had woken him up as well. I sighed, kissing his chest and gently pushing myself away from him to get some fresh, colder air. Don't get me wrong here. I'd dive back into his chest if I ever wanted to. But I really could use some colder air!

　　"Good morning, handsome." I muttered, turning around and offering him my back to cuddle with.

　　"Hey, it's a bad omen for me if I don't see your face the first thing after opening my eyes!" His cute protest made me burst into a series of chuckles! He's so adorable when he's around me! I'm glad that I induce a safe environment feeling for him to let go of his tough persona. It feels nice to know that a person is springing back to their relaxed and real self when around me.

　　"I'm feeling lightheaded as hell. Maybe four rounds for our first time was a little too much for me as a man." I chuckled devilishly at his words, "Didn't I tell you to stop when you're feeling exhausted? We had this morning as well. I'm leaving for my pack in the afternoon anyway."

　　"I'm a greedy prince, Aurora. Your judgment against me that I'd back down from devouring you the entire night is so wrong~" pressing his face into my cheek, he mumbled affectionately in my ears.

　　"Ugh! Let's do it already! I don't care if we stink!" I exclaimed, showing my need to be taken care of. By the way, I could feel his morning wood poking my lower back as well. I knew he was ready for me, and so was I for him.

　　An hour later - two rounds later - both of us woke up from the bed with terrible back pain. We laughed it off, leaving it for our wolves to heal us up. Hopping into the shower, a thought suddenly crossed to me as I turned around in the shower,

　　"Emeric…"

　　"Hmm?" He answered softly while lathering up his hands with shampoo. Not for me, as I had a head cap on.

　　"How would you sneak me out of your chambers in broad daylight? The people would catch us."

　　"Well, as long as it is Roman catching us, you don't have to worry, baby girl. Also, help me with my back."

　　With a chuckle, I obliged, "Yes…"

　　After the refreshing shower together, I had taken the queue to leave back to my room. As I reached the corridor, I was panicking just a little when I saw a few servants and omegas stationed outside my room. Acting as if nothing happened, and was returning from a morning walk, I reached them.

　　"Hello! Why are you all here?"

　　"Oh. Alpha Aurora, as today is your day of moving out, we have come to assist you in packing. We have all the equipment with us, but we were waiting for you for half an hour."

　　"Oh! I apologize for the wait! I've gone out for a walk. And thank you, thank you very much!" I was grateful because I barely had time to pack so many things of mine in two hours!

　　"Um…Alpha Aurora." A middle aged omega woman approached me. In her hands, she held a boutique piece of a dress.

　　"This is a gift from Prince Emeric. He insisted that you wear this as an outfit while you attend the celebration at your pack. Once again, we congratulate you for your win, Alpha Aurora." The old woman was blushing as she handed the big cover of traditional and heavy clothes to me! How adorable!

　　"Thank you," returning her adorable smile, I took the package. She walked past me and resumed her duty to help other omegas.

　　After packing all my bags, I realized I've lost a few clothes to soiling during training, but have gained a lot more after Emeric gave me all these clothes! Not to mention they are all designers and very, very expensive!

　　At last…my time has come. Emeric had somehow forced me to wear his gift right away. His plan was to make me appear as grand as possible, the moment I step down from the helicopter on landing! How thoughtful he was!

　　I agreed on making a grand entrance. We made promises over text, because there were restrictions and the time of our interaction was so less. With a smile, I left the Kingdom of Whispering Pines and looked at it from above. It was built on such a beautiful landscape too…

　　This transition, this journey signifies my new beginning. I am obliged to embrace this change with incredible grace, for I am not just any rank of werewolf now, but a respectable alpha! I am an alpha!

　　Oh, I was way too excited for everything from this day onwards!

　　A few hours in the helicopter have passed by. The view of my pack from above almost moved me to tears. There were celebratory colors and decorations everywhere near the pack house, a whole building dedicated to the elders and higher rank wolves of our pack. It is similar to a palace of any kind, but was built according to my father's modern taste!

　　As soon as the helicopter landed in space, there was a huge roll of red carpet rolled out as people quickly gathered around it! The helicopter seized movement, and I could finally hear the loud cheers of my people!

　　My triumph was finally being celebrated with me! This is exactly the day I've been dreaming of! My royal coronation to be the pack's alpha!

　　In front of me, stood Beta Torin and the elders - all with wide smiles on their faces.

　　I ran into the arms of Torin, finally!

　　"Welcome back home, Aurora Fangborn.

　　Your parents must be so, so proud of you…" He softly brushed my hair back. There was affection in his actions, and that blinded me greatly from what he's done to me a few months ago.

　　He couldn't stand up for me when the elders were against me.

　　Well, it was all in the past.

　　Today is all about me and the people. And hence, I turned to them and held the mic as I stood atop the leveled structure of our palace,

　　"I, Aurora Fangborn, Daughter of Den Fangborn…

　　Take charge as Alpha of Darkforest pack!"

　　And now…it was finally time to reopen the lost case…

　　'HOW DID MY PARENTS DIE…?'