Chapter 24: Alpha Rising

Dimitri took a deep breath as he braced for the fight rushing his way. This was about to be the shortest period any alpha ever held the position. He could hear his father mocking him at his funeral now. I told him not to go. He should have remained in Draven Falls to help carry out the family business. This is what happens to those who break from tradition, who don't obey their alpha.

Screw you, Dad, Dimitri thought as he shifted to face the men coming at him, his arms still at his sides as he hoped for a miracle. Neal and Josh stood behind him, the three of them forming a small circle, their backs to each other. Dimitri knew there was no way he would win this fight, but he would sure as hell take some of them with him. He clenched his fists and braced himself for the battle ahead.

"He's not as alone as you think he is," a female's voice came from behind Bane.

Everyone paused, turning to face the newcomer as Alanna walked out of the darkness toward the fire, a camp chair dangling from