Chapter 4.

Dahlia POV.

Back in my room after that odd encounter with the unnamed Alpha. I lay staring at the ceiling as my phone vibrates again. I groan and roll over and grab it off the nightstand and see missed calls and messages from my dad, mom, Malachi, my twin brothers, and other people. I swipe them all away and turn it off.

“Celeste, are you awake?” I ask as I roll back onto my back and she hums in acknowledgment.

“Who was he?” I ask her as I can’t get his eyes from my head. Those grey-blue eyes seem familiar, but I can’t place them.

“Alpha Silas Reynolds. He is the Alpha from the Silver Moon pack. You have seen him before. He is allied with Venom Fang.” She says, and I sit up and think. Oh my goddess, she is right.

“We can’t stay here. He will inform father and I don’t want to see him or mom just yet.” I say to her and jump out of bed and gather my things.

“Dahlia, stop! You can’t keep running. Just get some sleep and we will have a conversation with him in the morning. He knows who you are, so that means he will know of your title. He is under oath to serve you like the rest of the Alpha’s are. Chill out, will ya? I swear to the moon goddess, you are driving me mad.” She huffs before she blocks me out! Well, that was rude.

However, she is right though. No point in running when I ask him to stay quiet.

My eyes become heavy as I snuggle down against the pillow and let the shittiest birthday in the history of birthdays fade away.

Waking up in the morning, my head is banging and I can feel someone pushing on the link. Fucking marvellous.

I ignore the link and get out of bed, moving to my suitcase and grabbing clean clothes out as I head to the bathroom to start my daily routine.

After I’m dressed, I sniff the air and growl at the scent that is in the bedroom. A scent I know all too well. I storm out and come face to face with her sitting in the armchair. Her hands clasped on her knees and a small smile appeared on her face.

“Hello, sweet Dahlia.” I stand there, not knowing what to say or do. This is the woman who has caused all this shit. Selene, the Moon Goddess, and I don’t know my aunt? My wolf's mother? 

“Selene. What are you doing here?” I ask as I move back towards the bed and it down.

“What, no aunt?” She chuckles at her own joke. “It’s time.” Is all she says, and I look at her in confusion.

“Time for what, exactly?” I ask her when she stands and moves closer to me. She pulls me into a hug and I hug her back.

“Time to take your place. I know what they did and I don’t agree with any of it. They should have told you. This is the push you needed.” I move out of her embrace and look at her. She smiles gently at me.

“What push? The push that my mate got another pregnant? The push that my parents knew like the whole fucking time and not one person told me? Or the push that I am on my damn own?” I say to her as I feel the sting of tears in my nose.

“Shhh, right now, you need to be strong. You need to become who you are born to be. Make them cower, take what is yours. I put you on this path. Alpha Reynolds will help you.” I shake my head at her.

“No, you are not doing this to me. I don’t need him or anyone. I have been on my own for years. The pack has only ever wanted to know me because of the damn title you bestowed on me. You and the rest of them have ruined my fucking life.” I say to her as I move away from her. She watches me and takes a step back.

“What will you do then? Where will you go, Dahlia? You have no support. Your mate betrayed you and so did your family.” I growl at her when she smirks at me as I stalk closer to her and she stands still, raising her head.

“There she is.” I stop in front of her and she smiles at me.

“You will become stronger. You will then go back and take over the pack. Bend them to your will. No-one has held the title of Alpha of Alpha’s before. So I offer you a solution. One I have never offered anyone before.” She says and I tilt my head to the side.

“Go on.” I say, and she chuckles before she cups my cheek in her hand.

“You have been training all your life, but you haven’t been pushed to your limits. You will head to the same training all Alpha’s have to endure. You will be broken down and put back together. You want the title?” she asks me and I nod my head.

“Why?” she asks, and I snarl at her.

“Because I want to prove to myself that I am more than an Alpha’s daughter. I want every wolf on their knees.” I say to her and she smiles at me.

“Very well. Here is where you will go. I will not tell your family where you are. You will train for four years and then return to your pack. But know this Dahlia, when you comeback you will be different. Celeste will be different. The packs need you. Prove everyone wrong Dahlia. There are more wars coming, and the packs will look at you for guidance to lead them.” She says, handing me a piece of paper before she disappears.

I open my eyes and look around the room. Oh great now I’m dreaming of Selene. I look at the pillow next to me and find a note. Rolling I grab it.

I open the piece of paper and smirk. Perfect. The camp is in what was rogue territory. I climb out of bed and get ready for the day. Once ready. I pack my things and get ready to leave. When there is a knock on the door.

I open the door and come face to face with Alpha Silas Reynolds.

“Alpha Dahlia, if you would follow me.” I look at him in confusion.

“Why would I follow you, Alpha Reynolds?” He smiles at me before he chuckles.

“Because where you are going is my camp. Selene came to me in a dream telling me to come to this very hotel looking for you,” he tells me, and I chuckle.

“She is good like that, isn’t she?” I say as I step away from the door and he walks past me with his Beta.

“Yes, she is. But you know her better than most. So, are you ready?” he asks and I gesture to my suitcase.

“Yes, I am. I have my own vehicle, so I will follow you,” he chuckles and shakes his head.

“Very well. The sooner we leave, the sooner we get back. It is a long drive to where the camp is,” he tells me and I nod my head and head out.

“I thought you were the Alpha of Silver Moon?” I ask, and he smiles at me.

“I am, but I train the newer Alphas. I will tell you this, though. Forget what you think you know. It is my job to train you to be better than the others. I will push you harder than any other because of who you are. It is time to grow up Dahlia.” I growl at him and he laughs as he steps into my personal space.

“Growl at me again and see what happens. However, you will need your ferocity in order to survive. Now, come along, we haven’t got all day.” He turns and walks away, and his Beta just smirks at me. 

What have I agreed to?