Page 67 of A Female Alpha for the Lycan Prince
I tilt my head, considering, “I think it helps that they caught the guys so fast,” I admit.
“Have you started training with my dad yet?” Aurelia asks.
I nod. “I thought it would be a lot more physically exhausting, but for the most part, we meditate, and he shows me techniques on how to get mentally stronger.”
“He’s pretty demanding,” Aurelia points out. “I apologize in advance if he ever yells at you or asks too much.”
I shake my head. “Nah, he’s great and so nice to me.”
Aurelia grins. “Yeah, that’s because you always come to training on time and do all the exercises diligently.”
I blush a bit. Of course, I do. Alpha Elden is going out of his way to help me, and I don’t want to belittle his efforts or insult him by not even trying. Furthermore, it would put shame on my pack and family if I failed these lessons.
“Say… Jazz, your birthday is soon, isn’t it?” Tori shifts the topic.
“Yes!” Jazz beams. “Finally, eighteen next week! Oh, and Val’s birthday is the same week.”
“Really?” Tori’s eyes go wide. “I didn’t know that! But that’s cool, you’re both turning eighteen soon. I still have a full year to go.”
“Me too,” Marilou sighs. “At least we’re stuck waiting together, Tori.”
“It’ll go fast,” Aurelia tells her. I know she’s going to turn eighteen in a few months too. It’ll probably be a pretty big event. She is Alpha Elden’s only daughter, and her pack really cherishes her as their sole princess.
I love sharing a birthday week with Jazz, though. It’s going to be so much fun. “We could celebrate together,” I offer towards Jazz.
“Goddess, yes! Let’s throw a joint party,” Jazz beams.
“I think that’s a cool idea,” Marilou points out. “I can make your cake if you want. Anything specific you want?”
We start planning our birthday party, going through the people we want to invite. The list is longer than I thought it would be, but I have made quite a few new friends recently, and then there is family to invite too. Eventually, we ask Marcel what he thinks about our plan, and he’s totally on board with the idea. He promises to talk to my parents too and make sure to find a fitting location. “I wanted to throw you a party anyway, Jazz,” he smiles.
“Really?”
“Of course, you’re my cute little baby sister!” he says with emphasis.
Once he leaves, Aurelia chuckles. “My big brothers are exactly the same. They always spoil me.”
“You have a whole bunch of them to deal with,” I grin. “Doesn’t it get annoying?”
“Not really,” she muses. “Finn is a teddy bear when it comes to me or my younger brothers. And the age difference to Liam is quite big, so he’s always pampered us younger ones.”
“You’re kidding?” Marilou asks curiously. “My Alpha?”
“Yes, he always tried to protect us,” she laughs. “And when Dad was mad at one of us, he would always try to diffuse his anger. He always pretends to be oh so scary and rough, but he has always had our backs.”
“Oh, that’s right, you have two younger brothers, don’t you?” Jazz asks. “We sometimes see them in school.”
“Yes, the twins. They are super sweet and fun.” She smiles. “Dario is a bit quiet and shy, while Felix can be slightly obnoxious. But I love all my siblings and feel so thankful for having them around. Well, except, sometimes things get tough with Marius, he can be a bit difficult, but still… I think he just likes being difficult sometimes.”
Marilou nods thoughtfully. “I don’t see Marius around much though. But I heard he’s in the elite warriors and pretty good.”
“And he is hot,” Tori points out.
“Super hot,” Marilou adds.
I nod. “I agree.”
“I’m more into Finn,” Tori giggles. “He looks so tough with his tattoos and piercings, but he is such a nice guy.”
