Chapter 5

Alpha Blair’s POV

I slowly walked out from one of the packs- houses that we’re hosting all the alphas and betas from different packs. Since our pack is feared, we didn’t have to share our accommodation with any other packs. The house was completely isolated from the other buildings. It was filled with though warriors eager to show off in the competition. We would rule this time. I was carrying my black leather jacket over my left shoulder, and I had decided that I would not participate in any form of training today. I had a terrible hang-over, and my wolf was restless, making my head hurt even more.

Since it was our turn to be in charge of the evening games this year, I needed to be introduced to the other competitors; It made me smirk. We ‘ere feared for several reasons, and our lust for blood, women, and money was well known. We took what we wanted and never looked back with remorse.

The game was a big event and even more significant since it was the anniversary of 100 years. It started back then as a rivalry business for all the packs to compete against each other, and it continues the same to this day.

Black mainly was quiet, but as I came closer to the training ground, he became more restless.

“What’s up, Black?”

“I’m not sure….”

“Care to develop that thought…?”

“Something feels off. Hm… I feel restless but also intrigued”

“What do you mean?”

“I think we are about to find out.”

The last time he had been this restless was two years ago. It made me once again think about what happened that night. My wolf Black had started to pace around my head for days, and then one night out on patrol, I could smell a divine smell that I would never forget. It was not like the mate-bound snapped in place; it was something more. It was powerful but still fragile. A rouge had crossed our border, and we began the chase. But something was off. I could almost taste the sorrow floating in the air and the smell of something else. Alcohol? What the fuck? We started to chase the rouge in the forest. And I have to admit the rogue was fast. Then suddenly, the rouge stopped, and when we approached, it was just a she-wolf standing in the forest as a fucking goddess. She was completely bare, her curves were good-like, and even as I couldn’t see her from the front, I could tell she had delicious breasts.

My beta approached her from the front, but she kept her eyes on the ground, and her beautiful long dark hair covered the remaining face. I slowly came towards her back. She was a complete knock-out, and my eyes kept rooming her naked body. I could smell her divine scent of roses, wild cherries, and… alcohol? Was she drunk?

I remember Black telling me that he was unsure but almost positive that the goddess standing in front of me was ours.

I started to talk to her, and slowly, as I approached her, I couldn’t resist the urge almost to touch her. But then something happens. Something that still today I’m not sure of. When I woke up, I was lying on the ground but unharmed. Some of the pack’s member was lying on the ground, barely alive, and the she-wolf, the rouge, was nowhere to be found.

Since that night, I could not get her off my mind; who was she, and what happened that night two years ago?

My wolf couldn’t explain it either. He didn’t say the word mate, but he was intrigued and restless about our loss.

Today at the first meeting with the attending warriors, I was about to be introduced when a she-wolf and another male warrior laughed and giggled while walking towards the training grounds. The man was tall with light brown hair, and I could tell that he was a high-ranked warrior, perhaps a beta or gamma from another pack. The girl has dressed in too-big clothes, and I could tell that she was not wearing proper attire for her size. She was pretty tall for a she-wolf but short compere to all the male warriors as most she-wolves was. Her hair was brown, long, and she was wearing it up in a ponytail. I could also tell that she was not wearing a bra. Her delicate breast was bouncing under her shirt, and she just kept giggling with the man she arrived with to the training ground. Probably her mate. Their sent was well mixed, and that usually only meant one thing. They were at least sleeping together. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath before hearing the camp leader introduce me.

For some reason, my eyes rested on her when I started to speak about the camp and this year’s evening games. I could tell that she stiffened when she heard my voice and carefully glazed in my direction. I smirked. I did always affect women. But then she froze and just emotionless looked at the ground. For some reason, I felt rejected, and before I knew what was going on, I started walking towards her and stopped just in front of where she was standing. She was trying to hide behind some of the other warriors.

“Why are you dressed like that,” I asked angrily.

“She didn’t respond or look in my direction.” She just kept her head down.

“Answer me,” I demanded.

Nothing. Not even a glare.

“Answer me,” I continued with a harsh tone, but she refused to answer me.

I was about to use my alpha voice when the person in front of me cleared his throat.

“Excuse me, Alpha,” he said.

“It is all my fault.”

Why was this man addressing me? He was not her mate since he was standing right next to her.

He continued. “I’m her brother, and I somehow mixed up our bags this morning. So she had no choice. It won’t happen again. I can make sure of that,” he said, nervous.

“Is that right?”

She then suddenly looked at me, and I could see anger in her eyes and a slight smirk that started filling her eyes with amusement. She was pissed; I must have hit a nerve, I thought.

“Why is there any of your concern about how I dress”? She said and snarled.

“I can fight in any clothes and also naked if I need to. If there is a problem with me being without a bra, I suggest you look the other way,” she almost yelled at me.

I could feel the tension filling the training ground, and I could not miss the stiffness the pack’s beta showed. I could swear I saw something in his eyes like he was looking at her. What was this? Was she some significant person in this pack? Why was she being guarded not only by her mate but also by her brother and the former beta? Something didn’t sit right with me.

But at the same time, I felt intrigued by this fearless woman who dared to challenge my authority.

“Then I’m sure you don’t mind showing me just how good you are.”

“No, not at all. You can watch me when I kick all the warriors’ ass. Do you want me to do it naked” she growled.

For the first time in my life, I was utterly stunned. Why was I not angry with her? Why was I more concerned that everyone would see her naked?

“That won’t be necessary,” I answered calmly. “You will go and change after fighting two of my best warriors.” I paused. “At the same time. Let this be a lesson for all of you. Fighting is unpredictable, and just fighting one to one is not always the case in a war”. I winked towards she-wolf.

I was expecting at least an outburst from her but got nothing. She just smirked at me and accepted the challenge.

“Just tell me when,” she answered.

“How about now?” I smirked towards her.

Who the hell did she think she was? Some new couple on a honeymoon? I am the Alpha of the black wolf pack. I should be feared. I didn’t know women could behave this way. They obeyed me; I never had a woman challenge me before.

“Then start,” I said and walked back to where I previously was standing.”

I glanced at the beta, and he looked petrified. I did also noticed the tenderness in his eyes while looking at her. Perhaps, ex-lovers, I assumed, and for some reason, that made me furious. But I showed nothing.

I would enjoy the fight and teach her a lesson. Never fuck with me.