No, this place wasn't a part of my territory, but I often visited here, in search of loners to join me and my pack. Well, pack is really the wrong word, since it implies at least more than one wolf. I let out a frustrated growl, annoyed that I was the only one down here. Xyria had suddenly disappeared, along with her mate--off gettin' some with no one to bother them, no doubt. I understood, but that didn't mean I wasn't annoyed. It had left me in charge, which had thrilled me, but the thrill had worn off about a couple of weeks into it.

There was no one to be in charge over. Just myself. And there had been a decrease of loners through the area, which meant no guys to play with. The thoughts made my paws hit the cracked ground with more force, with more irritation than before. I didn't mean play quite so literally, although that was certainly an element, if you have a mind that works that way. A mind that works in the same way that mine does, of course. Not only would I seduce them, but I'd also mess with their heads. Play with their hearts, tease them, and then leave whenever the game got boring with me. It was always interesting, always fun, though there were some that were just too boring for me to even bother playing a game with.

I sighed, frustrated that I hadn't come across anyone in a few months. Back home, and on the way down here, how many others had I met? And how many of them had I played with? That had been the height of my fun, and oh how I yearned for it to come back to me. Things were so boring down here, so barren. No pun intended.

Yes, I loved my new home, and I had adjusted easily to the harshness of the desert, but I'd been hoping to spend it with others. Such a disappointment. Sigh.

I heard the roaring of the waterfall, and as I rounded the corner of the rock, I expected to be disappointed, as I had been on all the other days I'd visited. I had to do a double take when I saw a handsome, sleek white male laying by the pool of water. I knew he was a male by his size, and by the shape of his face. My lower abdomen tingled excitedly and knowingly. Finally! Finally finally finally! My maw twisted into an excited smirk, and I lifted one white paw to take a step forward before I stopped myself.

It was obvious that I looked way to excited. That would ruin the entire game, and it wouldn't be as fun for me. I had to use this moment to my biggest advantage, because who knew when I'd come across another guy? I had to be cool about the whole thing. See, the guys were supposed to be excited at the mere sight of me. With my rocking hot body, the curves that were more flashy than normal, hips that sway with every step, paws so sure and confident. Fur that was appealing to the eye, primarily a white, but a brown tint to the ends. Mostly it was the body, and I showed that off any chance I could get.

Now was my chance.

I rearranged my expression, keeping it cool, calm, though letting an excited edge sparkle in my bright blue eyes. I had to let him know that I was at least mildly interested, right? I approached slowly, rolling my hips and shoulder blades with each smooth step, making it more apparant that I was quite the looker. I let my lips part, to address him. "Why hello hello there," I greeted, looking over his body quickly before letting my eyes flash back up to his. "I don't believe I've ever seen you around these parts before. Who are you?"

I came to a halt a yard or two away from him, letting my hips fall so that I was sitting. My ears were still held high, showing my rank, but right now I wasn't quite concerned that I was the High Alphess while he was a lowly Kerl. My stomach curled in anticipation--surely he'd fall just like all the others did, right? And once I got what I wanted, I'd make sure he knew that I was the boss, the Alphess of the Las Criaturas. Maybe I'd even keep him around for a bit longer. Once again, who knew when I'd run across another guy again.

Though I was interested in him, I couldn't help but narrow my eyes as I saw his tail rise up over his head. I hated being undermined by the males. Yeah, I liked that they were strong and all when I picked them out, liking their strong chest over mine, but when it came to after the whole sex/play time thing, I was gone, my arrogant self once more. But, if I had to play and let him think he was all better and everything, then I supposed I could. That was all a part of the game, right? To pretend.

He greeted me in return, and stated his name. Jason. The deep, rumbling voice turned me on, and my lower area flashed again with heat, tingling throughout my body. Oh how long it had been....I looked over his frame again, noting the muscle. The sleek white fur, that masculine look on his face, oh so confident...Shut up Alaina! I snapped mentally at myself. You're slipping through the cracks. You didn't used to be like this, falling so quickly. You're supposed to be top dog in the game. Don't let him get you where he wants, if it is what he wants.

I just nodded, trying to ignore that raised tail. It was really hard, because I wanted to snap at him and tell him just who I was, but like that would matter. I had no pack to back me up. If I could get this strong guy in with me, however.....I could keep him around and he'd protect my lands from the eviler wolves out there. Yeah, I'm twisted, but while I have breathtaking beauty, I'm not that strong. Not strong enough to fight off most of the nasty brutes out here.

"I'm Alaina," I told him, considering adding my few nicknames, such as Laina or Allie, but I decided against it. He'd come with them soon enough, once I made him mine. It wouldn't be too hard. He was alone, as far as I could tell. "Alphess of the Las Criaturas Pack," I continued, the Spanish phrase rolling nicely off my tongue. Accents were something that I was good at, and that was a good thing. Accents drew the boys in. Just one of my many great qualities. I lowered my front end until my narrow chest touched the ground, then crossing my long, graceful legs at the paws. My signature move--the cross, I mean. Not many wolves did it, but I did just to add to my look. My amazing look, if I may reiterate. "And what brings you down to a desert like this, handsome?" I was referring to his arctic look, and throwing in that he was quite a looker. I'd seen prettier, but he'd do for now.

He chuckled once, and then he caught himself, the sound fading when he realized that he'd laughed out loud. My brow quirked, and I allowed my small smile to shift into a small smirk. Was he slipping, too? Now I just had to continue working my charm, hoping he'd fall before I did. I just had to remain standing, remain surperior before his own charm got to me.

'Oh,you know, I need somewhere to stay.A new home.I was thinking this place was good'

"Oh really?" I said, excited by his words. He wanted a home, and I was more than eager to get someone into my ranks. This was nearly too easy, but it wasn't over. "Well, you know, our ranks are fully open. Waiting for someone to take them up." I should have said my ranks rather than our, because there were no others to make it an our, but oh well. I had to wait for him to accept, but he was going on, saying something else.

'Isn't it strange for an Alpha to be alone in these lands?'

I shrugged once. "Maybe. Depends on your viewpoint. Activity in these parts has been low recently." I was reluctant to say that the only reason I was Alpha right now was because Xyria, the former Queen, had ditched on me. I still didn't doubt that she was off with her lover, Zanku. I wondered if I'd ever have the patience to settle down, to find love like she had. I wanted to snort. I doubted it. I had way too much fun in this game that I played over and over again, countless times.

'Especially a female?'

Then I knew it couldn't really be avoided. I had to tell him if I wanted to lure him into this game of mine. Or was it I that was being lured? I stubbornly resisted that thought, but a small part of my mind considered it. I shrugged again, pretending to be nonchalent. I sighed, looking away from him, drawing my tongue over one of my long legs, as if I were grooming it absentmindedly. "Well, perhaps. But the chick before me ditched with her man, leaving me to the throne." I glanced back up at him, my bright blue eyes meeting his. "I would've been stupid not to take it."

I debated on what should be said next. Should I play the damsel in distress, all alone and looking for a guy? Or should I be all hard-to-get, letting him think that I wasn't looking for someone to rule by my side? I debated, and he probably took my pause as a hesitation. "Anyway, what's it to you? It's not like I just offered the Alpha position to you." I smirked, trying to hide it as I licked my leg again. I had decided on hard to get, obviously.

Despite the words that I said, I knew that, if he wanted, he could take the Alpha position if he wanted, whether I gave him consent or now.. He was bigger than me, stronger...If he forced himself on me, there was no question that he'd probably get his way. I'd put up one hell of a fight--I'm not exactly the push-over. But then I realized that I was wrong. How could he force himself on me when I was more than willing? When I wanted him to be over me? My lower self tingled again, wishing that I'd give up all the talk and get straight to the stuff I was going to eventually do, one way or another. But then, it wouldn't be fun, would it?