*nine years later*

I lean against the railings of the balcony. The winter breeze nips at my bare feet as I stare at the castle from Lorenzo and I's bedroom in the pack house that only us high ranking wolves live in.

Nine years ago today, in that very castle, four lives were lost:

Kaceline Halo, my aunt

Alexander Kenneth Halo, my uncle

Storm Ignis Helia, my sister and the last Guardian

Kenneth's unborn pup, my cousin

I made sure to give them all proper memorials and their tombs are in the castle's vicinity.

Storm's private lands on the edge of my pack's territory still remain prohibited to all other wolves.

The castle is now used for exhibition purposes, like a museum.

The day after the unfortunate event, I decided to abdicate and shut down the Delphinean throne.

For as long as the throne existed, my family will be in danger. I've already lost too much of my own. I can't let the future generations of the Halo family be in constant danger. The werewolf kingdom is more than capable of thriving without a monarch. The council was disbanded too.

My pack is no longer the Royal pack. It is now known as the Moon's Halo pack, lead by my mate and I as the alphas. Kaden and his mate, Bonnie, are my Betas and they are as happy as can be. With a pup on the way, Kaden is more stressed but nonetheless, joyous.

The ex-Gamma pair Fredrick and Kendra are both locked up in the prisons for treason.

Anastasia however, didn't take the news about her parents well, but Kella managed to help her through everything.

I made sure to destroy the scepter of Delphinea, so no one may abuse it's power. Only the fire made under a full moon during the beginning of a new year could melt the scepter.

It is impossible to forge a new one.

I am content with my choices. I know it is all for the better.

A soft knock on the door brings me out of my thoughts. I reluctantly leave the solace of my balcony and answer the door.

Immediately after I open the door, I am tackled to the ground by my two five year old pups.

"Mommy! Grandma Mia and Grandpa Hudson here!" My son, Raider says excitedly. His blue eyes twinkle with happiness. He really loves his grandparents.

"Nana Luce and everyone else is here too." Renegade, my daughter pipes up. Unlike Raider, she inherited her father's gray eyes.

Both of them have their father's mop of untameable black hair.

"Okay sweethearts, Mommy will be down in a minute. I think Daddy is still in the shower." I say, stroking their soft hair.

They both jump off me and scurry down to the guests.

Tonight, I have a special dinner planned. I invited all the white witches, Darcy who's the current Witch Queen and her sister Rosalia, Lisa and her brother King Antonio and his beloved, Monica.

We only ever see each other when the Council of Supernaturals hold meetings. The Council of Supernaturals consists of I, as a representative for the werewolves, Darcy for the witches, Antonio for the vampires, Father Ramon for the animal shifters and Queen Desdemona for the demons. The council was formed after an official interspecies alliance was made.

"It's too early in the morning to be thinking about politics, mio amore."

My mate's scent of cedar, pine and peppermint draws me to him like a moth to a flame.

Ever since we've had Raider and Renegade, he's been much more talkative and I am very grateful for that.

I love his voice.

"I love yours too, love. Especially when you're screaming my name." He presses his lips to the mark on my neck.

I blush bright red at his comment. I leave my mind open to him all times, just like how he leaves his open to me.

When it comes to reading my thoughts, he doesn't hold back anymore.

"As much as I'd love to satisfy your arousal, Lori, we have to welcome tonight's guests."

I quickly fix his bath towel that was slipping off and about to reveal some things that would definitely prevent me from leaving our room.

"May I? I promise not to take it too far." I love how he always asks for permission to kiss me. Like when we were younger.

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"May we all have a toast?" Dritë clinks her spoon against her glass.

"To a brighter future for generations to come." Darcy raises her glass.

"And to Chloe and Lorenzo for hosting this amazing gathering." Lisa adds.

"Cheers!" We all say as we take a sip of our wine.

I look around the table and thank the Moon goddess for blessing me with dear friends and family. Even the new additions to the family.

Like my twinsies Raider and Renegade.

And one of my most trusted warriors, Hudson, who found a second chance mate in Mia.

"Alpha Chloe? Alpha Lorenzo? May I please speak to you in private?" Khanya timidly asks.

I quickly tell my mate and Khanya to follow me to the kitchen. As soon as we are out of earshot, Khanya starts speaking.

"I had a vision yesterday. It involves your daughter."

Lorenzo and I immediately raise our guard. We are very protective of our pups.

"Calm down, everything is cool beans. Your daughter is destined to be the next Guardian of Delphinea. Her soul is the soul of the Guardian."

She says as though she were telling us about a tea party instead of the future of my eldest pup.

"How, Khanya? She is the first born child, she is going to be Alpha." Lorenzo states.

"You aren't the first born child, but here you are." She replies with a shrug of her shoulders.

"That's besides the point. Thanks Khanya, for letting us know." I say, silently hoping that she would go away so my mate and I can discuss this.

Luckily, she takes the hint and goes back to the dining room. When she is seated, Lorenzo and I talk about Renegade.

"You think she'll be okay?" Lorenzo asks.

"I'm sure. If what Khanya said is correct, then that means Renegade is Storm reincarnated."

He goes silent, like he always does when his sister is brought up. His silence this time is much shorter than previously, because he speaks again after a few moments.

"Remember what happened to her? Do you want that happening to our daughter?"

"Lori, remember that the future isn't set in stone. You were prophecised to be the ruler of the werewolf kingdom. Look at us now."

"Yeah, you're right."

Of course I'm right. We don't need a mere prediction or prophecy to control our life choices and decisions.

We should just live in the moment and do what we feel is best for ourselves. Let destiny choose what happens next.

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It is with both happiness and sadness that I announce the conclusion of The Alpha's Silent Mate.

I'm like Wow! I completed my first book. I honestly couldn't have done it without you guys, thank you all !!!

I've decided not to do a sequel to this story. Sorry for disappointing those who wanted one. I just feel that if a story ends, it ends....until you read it again.

Feel free to check out my other book "Code V". I'll be working on it more now that I'm done with TASM.

It's a werewolf story and all I can say is that it's definitely cliche, like always.

Thank you

Bye! ❤️