Alpha Desmond

***22 years ago***“This is the dumbest idea you have come up with yet. We are going to get in so much trouble.”I laughed at one of my buddies, who was crouched behind a tree with the rest of us. There were five of us hiding in trees, looking at the football game that was currently playing.“They are the ‘Lobos’! How is this not the greatest idea ever? Plus, it’s not like we are going to get caught!” The soon to be Alpha of the New Mexico pack, Felix, chastised his friend.I smiled. “He’s right though. If your father catches us, not even the goddess could save our asses.”“Oh come on Des, he can’t do shit to you! You’re already Alpha.”Shaking my head, we watched the game. The University of New Mexico was not known for their football team, and they were living up to that reputation. However, you wouldn’t know it by how rowdy their fans were being. It was as though they were number one. This was going to top my list of the stupidest things I had ever done.“Alright. Let’s get ready. It

I took a sip of the wine in my glass. Honestly, this gathering was the most useless event I had ever sat through. The pervious Alpha King died three years ago. His son had taken over and he was just now deciding that he should meet all the Alphas? This kid was twenty-five, and if he thought he was going to get a bow out of me, he was going to be sorely disappointed.My eyes fell over Alpha James, chatting up the young pup king. I smirked and looked at my watch. It would be another hour when I’m sure he would get the call that his pack had been taught a lesson in humility toward the other races. The timing seemed too perfect and I have Scott working with Victor to take out one of the cities they had in the north. Implementing the plan that they had intended for the fey in the forest.“Alpha Desmond, it’s good to see you.” I took the hands of one of the Canadian Alphas, Alpha Luka. He and I were at least on treaty terms. Though it had taken about five years to get there.“You as well. Ho

The moment I walked into the house, I scowled. “Helena?”She stepped out of the kitchen, wide-eyed. “Sorry dear, I didn’t realize you would be home so early.”“Get it out of here. You know I can’t stand that smell.”Helena nodded. She took the Five Points Coffee cup and poured it down the drain. She rinsed out the drain and I took a deep breath, the smell of the hibiscus tea finally leaving my senses. I knew it was one of her and my daughter’s favorite teas. Hell, even my parents liked it. The smell of hibiscus, though, made me sick. I made sure it never was in the house while I was in the house. It was irrational, but I hated the smell. One of the few rules I put my foot down.“Where are Liam and Natalie?”“At a friend’s house. I would say studying, but you know that’s probably the last thing that’s happening.” She smiled.I nodded. “I’m going to shower and do some work in the office.”Helena came up to me and ran her hands down my chest. “Or you could not work. We could take a shower

I threw on a tank top and some sweats. Going down to the indoor gym, I started through my routine. Running, weight lifting, and today’s workout was specifically abs, back, and pecks. My home gym had more equipment than you found at the local gym. I preferred to work out alone. I would even help Liam out sometimes, but I wouldn’t even work out with him.“Show no weakness.” I inhaled as I hung from the bar upside down, doing crunches while holding fifty pounds. Breathing in and out, I counted out.“One. Two. Three. Four.”My mind wandered off, thinking about the Summer Festival that we would throw this year. We brought in a lot of money last year and we were wholly unprepared for just how many people wanted to come to our little town. This year we had ramped up our preparedness, but we also were thinking about running some ad campaigns for the daily activities that people could join if they were in the area. We also set up a specific summer camping area.“Fifty one. Fifty-two. Fifty-thre

My dad walked out of the hardware store and closed the door behind him. “I apologize, I didn’t realize you boys were coming over. The tea was a gift from our newest resident. It’s fantastic by the way, not that you care.” “Hey Marcus.” Scott shook hands with my father. My father nodded to him and smiled. “Hey Scott, good to see you. How is Richard doing with all this May business?” “Of course you would already know.” Scott rolled his eyes and patted me on the back. “He has been hanging in there. Our Alpha here kicked her mate off territory. Before she leaves though, she needs to provide the divorce papers.” He huffed. “Serves her right.” I stood up and blinked the tears away from the sudden bout of nausea. “Says the one who believes in the mate bond so fiercely.” “I believe in the mate bond but it doesn’t mean I don’t believe in love as well. The two of them loved each other. She should have thought about it before just throwing hersel