It was raining again. It was something that he had mixed feelings about. The rain could be soothing to listen to and refreshing but at the same time, it was a nuisance. Scents and trails were often completely lost in the downpour, which could potentially make things difficult. Still, he was in a relatively good mood. Ever since he had taken over as alpha, things had definitely gotten better for the pack. There was a social hierarchy that was closely followed, with him at the top. They did not want for money nor food. It came easily to them.<br/><br/>With frequent patrols around the lands, they almost always knew who came and left in their lands. It wasn't often that someone was able to sneak into the lands. On the rare occasion that it did, it was quickly rectified and dealt with.<br/><br/>Darius was out for a run, a patrol really. Yes, it was work for a lesser member of the pack but the alpha did not mind taking things into his own hands. It didn't matter that it was raining, as he wasn't afraid of getting wet. Whenever it rained, security was always tightened so as not to let anyone unwelcome slip inside the borders. It had been quite a long time since they had any kind of conflict and for that he was grateful. Although he loved a good fight, he didn't like putting his pack in danger.<br/><br/>He was careful, cautious so as to avoid stepping on toes. However, he wasn't' the type to be walked over, either. He was fiercely loyal and dedicated to his duties as alpha and his pack. He was currently without a mate, but that didn't bother him. He would find one in due time.<br/><br/>When he was younger, he could remember his mother telling him that he was promised to another member of the pact. However, things did not go according to plan and her parents were killed and she was lost to them. No one knew what had happened, though many blamed hunters for the deaths. At first, people searched for her, but nothing was ever found. Not even a body.<br/><br/>It became clear that his intended was forever lost to them. His mother had always wanted what was best for him. He missed her. She had died two years ago. He was still adjusting to her absence but was glad that she was able to see him as alpha. He knew it had made her proud. She had told him how he reminded her so much of his father, a man he had never known. Darius didn't even know his father's name or what he looked like other than he resembled the man.<br/><br/>That was fine with him. If he had left of his own free will, then Darius didn't need him. He would have abandoned his pack and the alpha hated a coward who would abandon his duties and pack. He didn't resent the man, but he couldn't exactly love a man that he didn't even know.<br/><br/>He was currently patrolling in his wolf form. This form was larger than the average wolf. He was also stronger and faster like this as well. His senses were increased and it made tracking and patrolling easy. His fur was the color of his hair, a brown color. He was running, focusing his senses past the rain to see if he smelled anything out of place. He did.<br/><br/>There were foreign scents on the wind and he intended to find out who had decided to trespass on his land. He took off as fast as he could, following the scent as best as he could through the rain, a growl rumbling from his chest.