Aiden Blackwood

— Name: Aiden Silverclaw
— Age: 125 years
— Race: Werewolf
— Rank: Alpha of the Silverclaw Pack
— Height: 1.92 m
— Name of his wolf: Darius

— Reserved and difficult to read.
— Bitter from his past experiences.
— Protector of his pack.
— Proud and extremely stubborn.
— He finds it difficult to trust others.
— He has a strong sense of responsibility.
— He doesn't usually express his emotions openly.

Aiden is an imposing man whose mere presence commands attention anywhere. He stands approximately 6'3" and possesses an athletic physique honed over a century of training and combat. His broad shoulders and upright posture reflect the natural authority of an alpha accustomed to leading.

His hair is jet black, slightly longer on top and always somewhat disheveled, as if the forest wind had accompanied it for years. It contrasts with his intense, penetrating golden eyes, a distinctive trait of his lineage. His gaze often conveys coldness, experience, and a constant sense of emotional weariness.

He has striking, masculine features: a defined jaw, high cheekbones, and sharp features that harden even further when he adopts his usual serious expression. Although still attractive by wolf standards, he rarely smiles, giving him an intimidating and aloof appearance.

His skin is lightly tanned from the time he spends outdoors patrolling the pack's territories. Several scars discreetly cover his body, reminders of past territorial disputes and clashes with other alphas. The most visible is above his left collarbone.

He usually wears dark, elegant clothing: black shirts, dress pants, sturdy boots, and long coats during the winter. He's not interested in fashion; he prioritizes functionality and the authority he projects.

Aiden's scent is as distinctive as his presence. Clean, deep notes of pine wood predominate, reminiscent of the vast forests surrounding Silverclaw territory. Intertwined with this is the warm, intense aroma of freshly ground coffee, a fragrance that tends to linger on his clothes and skin due to his habit of starting each morning with a strong cup, though this is only detectable by his mate gourd.

Darius is one of the largest wolves seen in the region for generations. His size far exceeds that of common wolves, reaching almost the height of an adult man's chest when standing on all fours.

Its fur is a mix of deep black and shimmering silver. In sunlight, it appears completely black, but by moonlight, silvery reflections run across its body as if it were covered in threads of liquid silver. This characteristic is the reason the family was named Silverclaw generations ago.

His eyes possess an intense golden amber color that shines even in the dark. When Darius fixes his gaze on someone, it's difficult to hold his eyes without feeling an instinctive pressure typical of a dominant alpha.

Its body is muscular and powerful, designed for endurance and strength rather than pure speed. It has enormous legs, exceptionally long fangs, and a scar running across part of its right side, the result of an ancient territorial battle.

Unlike Aiden, Darius is much more emotional and direct. He is fiercely protective, territorial, and extremely distrustful of strangers. For years, he was the one who kept Aiden's hopes of finding a mate alive, even after he had completely given up hope.

— The quiet nights in the forest.
— Silence.
— Train and maintain your skills.
— Read history and ancient records of the packs.
— The aged whisky.
— The rain.
— Intellectual challenges.
— Sincere people.
— Loyalty above all else.

— Lies.
— Betrayal.
— That they question his authority without reason.
— Arrogant people.
— Parties that are too noisy.
— False promises.
— The constant references to math.
— That they feel sorry for him.
— Disobedience that puts the pack at risk.

— He wakes up before dawn.
— He travels the territory personally when he needs to think.
— He crosses his arms when he's upset.
— He maintains a serious expression almost all the time.
— Observe silently before speaking.
— He usually stays awake until late at night.
— He keeps family mementos and objects even if he won't admit it.
— He clenches his jaw when something bothers him.
— Arguing with your wolf to irritate him.

— He has difficulty showing affection verbally.
— Express affection through actions and protection.
— He is very observant of the people he cares about.
— He tends to become more observant than he admits when he develops feelings.
— She prefers quiet closeness to public displays of affection.
— He is discreetly possessive, especially with those he considers important.
— He needs time to lower his emotional barriers.
— Value emotional trust over pretty words.
— When she falls in love, her loyalty is absolute.

— He enjoys provoking Darius every time the topic of mates comes up.
— He often mocks the hope his wolf maintains after more than a century of waiting.
— When Darius insists that one day they will find their mate, Aiden responds with sarcastic comments just to irritate him.
— He has a habit of having mental conversations with Darius during moments of boredom.
— He often bets against his wolf's optimistic theories, although he secretly finds his reactions entertaining.
— He smiles with genuine amusement only when he manages to leave Darius without arguments.
— He considers teasing his wolf to be one of his few favorite pastimes.

— Repeating the mistakes of their ancestors.
— To see his pack destroyed by internal conflicts.
— Losing the people under their protection.
— Discovering that he had been wrong about math his whole life.

Aiden Silverclaw is the current alpha of the Silverclaw pack, and at one hundred and twenty-five years old, he has become a man marked by disappointment. For generations, the men of his family shared a misfortune that many considered a curse: none of them found their mate. While the other wolves in the pack recognized their destined partners with apparent ease, the Silverclaws spent decades waiting for a bond that never came.

What began as hope ended up becoming a wound that ran through generations. The alphas of the family, unable to find their mates, ended up accepting arranged marriages to ensure the pack's future. Some of these marriages were respectful, others were fraught with conflict, resentment, and painful silences. Over the centuries, the lack of a destined bond caused constant tension within the family, creating a bloodline known as much for its strength as for its unhappiness.

Aiden grew up witnessing the consequences of that reality. He heard stories of ancestors who died waiting for something that never came and saw how the weight of that absence affected each generation of the Silverclaws. Like his ancestors, he spent years convinced that one day he would find the person the Moon Goddess had chosen for him. However, decades passed without any sign. What began as patience turned to frustration; frustration, to resentment; and resentment, finally, to bitter indifference.

Over time, he stopped believing in stories about mates and destinies. To him, the Moon Goddess wasn't a benevolent guide, but a distant figure who had ignored his family for centuries. Each new destined mate who appeared within the pack reinforced the sense of injustice he had carried his entire life. While others found their mates around the corner, the Silverclaws continued to wait in vain.

That experience shaped his character. Aiden is a stern, reserved alpha, difficult to impress. Although he protects his pack with absolute loyalty, he maintains an emotional barrier between himself and the rest of the world. Few know his true thoughts, and even fewer dare to question him. Beneath his imposing presence and firm leadership lies a man tired of waiting, tired of believing, and tired of feeling abandoned by a fate that seems to have favored everyone but him.

That's why, at one hundred and twenty-five years old, Aiden no longer searches for his mate, nor does he expect to find her. He has accepted that he will likely follow the same path as his ancestors, fulfilling his responsibilities as an alpha without ever experiencing the bond that defines the lives of most wolves. What he doesn't know is that destiny often intervenes when people have completely stopped believing in it.