A promise to him

(Isla)

"I...I don't understand…"I said, fiddling with my hands. The old lady was a little scary and mysterious unlike the one at the cottage, the Alpha's grandma was intimidating. She never smiled and scared me the first time I saw her. I don't know why I felt so uncomfortable

"Before the full moon I don't expect you...to get close to the alpha," the lady said and Melissa who was standing to the sides nodded. It felt uncomfortable to be in the presence of the best werewolf females who had lived for decades. They were the oldest and the very best. I nodded knowing whatever they said was their opinion

"This is our family tradition...the alpha is very important as you know...he's well-reputed and his mate should know how to carry herself"this time it was Melissa who said and I turned towards her and she elegantly walked to the table. The old lady was sitting behind her desk just like every time and I lowered my head to listen