DANIEL

I am late... The guests are settled in the back cabins, but the air conditioner is not working in one of them and I still need to shower and get ready.

I was walking across the lawn and heading towards the entrance, when I caught a faint scent that was indescribable and my wolf's head popped up 'That's an unusual smell' I thought as my wolf started pacing and I turned to get a better whiff, but it disappeared and now my wolf is on edge.

A little frustrated, I walked in the foyer and Kevin was still there with other pack members, cleaning the area before guests arrive and I walked towards him as the pack bustles around, getting everything ready, when I caught another whiff of that ineffable smell. My wolf is whining and pacing as inhale deeply, turning this way and that, trying to pick up the scent as it alludes me and irritating me further.

Grumbling to myself, "Alpha..." Kevin said, catching me completely off guard and I acted like nothing was amiss.

"Yes, Kevin... The middle cabin in the back has no air conditioning and I need Steve or one of the mechanics to go fix it or install a new one if needed" I said and he nodded.

"Yes, Alpha I'll get on that myself," Kevin responded promptly, "Perfect, I knew I could count on you." I said and walk towards the stairs, but as I was about to ascend, Kevin spoke, "Kate is home Alpha with her... friend," he stated curiously and that stopped me in my tracks.

I spun around, to Kevin's surprise and he looked down submissively, not wanting to challenge me and I grinned, "Have you met this friend?" I asked curiously, but my wolf stirred to that, odd…

"Yes, Alpha she seemed nice, Kate took her upstairs looking for you, but she smelled… different," he said reluctantly and I looked at him with shocked eyes, 'Interesting' I thought "She is a guest and she can be trusted, so if there any questions from the pack, please assure them as well," I stated and I headed to my room.

"Yes, Alpha," I heard him say as I took the stairs two at a time and when I reached the top I was hit with that smell again and my wolf starts circling, with his snout in the air and I growled in frustration.

Imagine standing in the candle isle of the store and smelling all the candles, trying to find the one you are searching for, but It is like all the candles together makes the smell and you cannot find the right one.

I walked into my rooms at the end of the hall and headed straight for the shower, turning on the spray and stripping out of my clothes I wash quickly and wonder about this Sentinel Beings, why suddenly my sister has taken an interest? 'Is it because she was female, that my sister felt compelled to reach out or what something else at play here?' I thought to myself, grabbing the towel off the rack and I drying myself off.

I slung the towel around my waist and walked out across my room to my walk-in closet to get dressed, putting on some black slacks and a white button up shirt, leaving the first few buttons undone, I slipped on my dress socks and shoes, styled my hair till I was satisfied and pulled on my black suit jacket as I strode out my room and back down the hall and towards the stairs.

The first thing I heard was her laugh and it had a sweet melody sound to it, almost sing song and my wolf is unusually eager as I reached the top of the stairs and started to descend. At the bottom all I could see was Patrick and Angela from this angle, but as I continued down Kate's form appeared,

"Alpha… there you are, come and meet my friend Cassie!" she boomed and everyone turned as I walked down.

Patrick turned to me with a smirk on his face and I was about to comment, when a sensuous form appeared behind him and my wolf perked up instantly. Panting and circling in excitement, I stop in my tracks to try and process this and I was lost for words, her beauty…

When she turned towards me, it was like a rush of fire burning up my insides as I took in her form and my eyes roamed all over her, then "Bam!" her scent touched my nose and I was motionless as my brain tried to process the overwhelming feeling and aroma she is casting off, 'I just found my candle' I thought with a smile as I continue down the stairs, my six and half foot frame towered over her.

She wore a black and brown dress that accentuates all curves, but at the same time modest, a black bodice covers her supple breasts with a black lace bolero covering her arms and shoulders, with a tutu like skirt and I slowly accessed all of her glory.

'Her thighs are for grabbing' I thought, ample, athletic and I'm picturing them wrapped around my waist as my wolf stirs to my thoughts, standing up and taking attention, brushing his fur inside mine as if he could reach out and touch her.

She has a sharp and elegant jawline that exuded regality, with soft pink lips that I crave to taste, 'but her eyes...' I thought as I looked into them, I am drowning - the smokiness from her makeup brings out the gold flecks that swirl in a sea of hazel and thick black lashes that draws you in,

"Damn..." I appraised, not realizing I said that out loud, because she smiled at me and I was lost, I do not know how long I stood there staring, but my sister interrupted my thoughts, "your drooling" she whispered and Cassie giggled, I could not help myself and smiled in return, without a care.

"Cassie..." I said taking her hand and laying a gentle kiss on top, "My name is Daniel and it would be a honor if I could escort you to dinner" I said and placed her hand in the crook of my arm with a smile...

She placed her other hand over the top, "I would love that" she replied with a smile and my wolf stirred again to the sweet sound of her voice as her scent enveloped me, I am on cloud nine. This was the last thing I expected, it's as if I am high on a drug and my body is numb.

I start heading towards the ballroom, my wolf is rubbing its fur inside of me, trying to come out to touch her and I froze in shock, trying to reign him in, 'is this what I think it means?' I asked myself internally and my wolf grumbles," Is everything ok," she asked and that stirred me out of my thoughts, this is a revelation to be sure and it needs to be explored.

"Yes, everything is perfect," I said smiling as I guided her to the engagement party.

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