I stood in front of the mirror looking at my reflection. Today was the day. It was now. I had worked my ass off for the last few years to be the best I could possibly be.“I hope I have made you proud Dad.” I whispered to the empty room I am stood in, unsure if there is such a thing as spirits or not. I had liked to think many a time that my Dad was still with me. The strength behind me. The one pushing me to do better… losing him at such a young age had been hard. He had always been there for me growing up, and as a young boy, I had relied on him. Looked up to him. Respected him. I wanted to be just like him.My Dad was a well respected man in pack. A much-loved figure in his role as Beta, and I hoped when I took my rightful place as Beta today, that I could do my Dad proud. I wanted to be as successful as my Dad had been. Be as kind, and caring as he was, while being ruthless, strong and dominant. Everything a Beta should be. I wanted to be the best at what I was meant to be. I wan
A huge pack event. Of course it was going to be. It had been the same for Marcus becoming Alpha, and for my brother becoming Gamma. As a pack, it was wanted for the members to celebrate those in charge. They were wanted for them to adored. Respected. And our pack loved to have things to celebrate. This was a day that had been waited for since Uncle Austin had passed away. It was a day the pack was more than ready to celebrate. A day that Lachlan was no doubt more than ready for. Me, however, well, I kinda could not care less...Pack was decked out. And, I meant decked out! My Mum and my Aunts had made sure of that. There would be guests from outside packs attending. And everyone within our pack would be expected to attend, so there would be no hope of avoiding it, even if I wanted to. And I really wanted to...I had done well to avoid Beta Blockhead but today, I would have to see him. There would be no avoding it. I would be expected to be there. Watchng him become the
I stumbled back a little at the tone of Lachlan’s voice. Not to mention the look within his eyes. He looked furious, with no real just cause or reason. He confused me. But what bothered me more was the way Alejandro was backing away. He was freaking out, and who could blame him. He was trying to gain a date with me, and the soon-to-be pack Beta was kicking off at him... I had a feeling any interest Alejandro had in me was disappearing, and fast.“Erm…” I stuttered, unable to find the words I needed right now. God damn my brain!“Lost the ability to speak?” Lachlan snapped. "Seemed to be fine a moment ago while chatting up this one." he pointed aggressively toward Alejandro, before he lurched a little closer to me. In a flurry of movement, Alejandro was moving forward, stepping in front of me, as if he felt he should be defending me. Had he thought I was in danger from Lachlan? My heart was racing beyond belief, and while it was awfully sweet that Alejandro would attempt to defend me,
I had seen the stroppy Seren storm away from me and the warrior leaving us standing staring at one another. Like an icy stand off. He would be a fool if he thought for a moment he stood a chance against me. He was merely a warrior. I had a Beta-wolf. I could easily destroy him. But, instead of doing anything, he gave me a cold stare before turning his back to me, and walking in the opposite direction. Brave for a little fucking warrior. But at least he did not go running after Seren. Hopefully he may have been panicked enough that he would stay away from her. She did not need someone like him in her life, of that I was certain. She belonged to me.My anger was dissipating, and I allowed my gaze to seek Seren out. She infuriated me. The way she challenged me on anything and everything. Like she enjoyed to anger me. I found her almost immediately among the crowds spread out over the training field. That dress she had on was hugging her curves. The curves of a
The ceremony had taken place, and the celebrations were now well underway. I have to say, sitting and listening to the formalities of Lachlan becoming Beta were every bit as uncomfortable as I had thought they would be. Only made worse by that smug smile he continously seemed to be aiming in my direction. His gaze falling upon me, and that smile lingering upon his lips, like he felt he should rub in this promtion within pack. Knowing I now had to show him respect. He was loving it...But, I could go nowhere, and I could do nothing. I had to sit there calmly, acting as if nothing was wrong. Pretending I was as proud as the rest of the close friends and family with which I was sat with. When in truth I did not care less that Lachlan fucking Lamont had been promoted in pack. It just meant he would use it to make my life harder.I was sitting with my Mum and my Aunts, as that was where I had been placed on the seaing plan. Part of the senior pack families
Thankfully the evening had passed relatively quickly. With Ayla by my side I had managed to have some fun, and we found ways to distract ourselves people watching. Chatting. And just generally spending time together, just the two of us. So long as I did not look at Lachlan I found I managed just fine. If he wanted to settle on random she-wolves within pack before finding his fated mate, what business was that of mine? None. Just as my love-life would be nothing to do with him. Not that I think I had a love life now...The celebrations had been every inch the success my Mum and my Aunts could have hoped for. Many happy faces had left gradually over the space of the evening, telling me that we had done a good job with the organization once again. They were a force to be reckoned with those three, and would no doubt be missed when they stepped down from their roles. I had stayed until the end of the celebration, helping to clear up as promised to my Mum.She, and my Aunts had left earlie
Eurrgghh…. Why do my eyes hurt? They aren’t even opened! How can they hurt when they are closed? I bring my hand to my eyes, only slapping myself in the process. Fuck... I think my body is broken. It all hurts... It doesn't want to work the way I want it to. I force myself to half wake up to allow myself to stretch. Totally unsure why my whole body aches so damn much. I feel like I have been run over by a truck! Jeez... I forced my eyelids open, groaning as the sunlight hit my eyes, as Tyr chuckled. I fucking hate my wolf…‘Should have taken better care of yourself.’ My wolf unhelpfully pointed out. No shit...‘Are you not meant to look out for me?’ I questioned, to which he chuckled again. I rolled over, realising with a sinking feeling that I had somehow fallen asleep on the grass outside the gym… wow. I have sunk to new levels, that is for sure. I don't even remember how I had got here. It wasn't even on my way home! I think it is safe to say I may have drunk too much when at my ce
I was having a lazy morning. After staying so late clearing up the night before, it was more than warranted... I had stayed in bed for as long as I was able, but it had reached the point my back was aching, and I needed to pee, so I had little choice but to get up. And once up, I had decided a coffee was needed. So, I wandered downstairs. The house seemingly eerily quiet, so I could only assume I was on my own.Cole was likely out training, or he would be working, assuming his head was in any fit state, after drinking with Lachlan last night. Mum would be across at the packhouse, where she seemed to spend most of her free time since Dad had passed away. Though, in truth, she spent many hours of her free time there when he had been alive too, a wonderful Gamma’s wife. Full of community spirit, arranging many activities for pack members to join in with, along with my Aunts. The three of them were the perfect example of a pack's senior team's wives.I was only wearing a short pair of sh
Corey was oblivious to it all. He comfortably had his arm around me protecting me from the chaos of the bar, smiling at me at every given opportunity, but I had all but frozen at the sight of Marcus and Lachlan. Why were they here? They had never said they were coming... And then suddenly, Lachlan moved toward us, and my heart raced within my chest. This was not going to end well.“What can I get you to drink sweetcheeks?” Corey winked at me. He was being charming again, but it had none of the affect it had had earlier. I felt nauseous, and my eyes were upon Lachlan. Nerves flooded my body knowing that when he got angry he was terrifying. He could cause chaos here... he could have me kicked out of college if people knew he was with me. From the way his jaw jutted out, and the determination within his step I knew he was on a mission. But what worried me most was I did not know what he planned to do. I could see anger in those beautiful dark eyes o
I had wasted no time in leaving the cabin after I had spoken with Marcus and he had chosen to follow. Hearing everything he had to say had given me clarity. The smile upon his face when I had told him I was to go to Seren and try to fix the mess created by myself had been proof he was behind my decision. This was the right thing to do. I just had to hope that Seren thought so too.“You know it is the right thing to do, Lach. Fight for your mate.” He urged, and hearing that I knew that I should. I knew that I was willing to fight for her. I had been so close to losing her, and that pain was crushing. I needed her back...We had driven out of pack soon after, not wanting to waste another moment. This had been waiting long enough. Heading toward her campus nerves took over my body. What if she turned me away? What if this time it was her that rejected me?"It will be fine, bro. I can sense your nerves from here." Marcus reassured me. "She came to you, remember. She wants her mate, deep d
I had shocked myself just how much I had enjoyed the football game. Beforehand I had spent a little time finding the tutors I needed to speak to, apologising for my unexpected absence, and thankfully they had been very understanding when I simply mentioned it was due to illness. I should easily be able to catch up with the work I had missed with a little determination, and I was without a doubt determined. I had rushed home then to hurry myself to get ready for the night ahead... a date? I was unsure, but oddly I had been looking forward to it. Settling back in to my home was going to wait...I did not have much freedom within pack. Having a very protective Father as I grew up. And then once Cole got older, a far too protective older brother too who stepped into the lead protector once my father had passed away. Add into the equation Marcus and Lachlan who had been like two additional protectors, it was like I had been guarded. Anything I wanted to do was al
I sat upon the decking staring out to the forest ahead, music playing on the speakers inside of the cabin. It was peaceful today. The sun shining, and cloud low within the sky. The only sounds other than the music was the birds singing and my breathing. I was growing used to my peaceful little haven…I had cleaned the cabin. I had done my work out and my run. That was my daily routine all but complete. I knew that this could not continue. I had duties I had to attend to. I was a Beta. And a Beta could not live this life. But, at the same time, I did not know the sort of Beta I could be. I had no motivation. No determination. No fight. And, as things stood, I was certain I may well be on the way to having no wolf too…In the time since Seren had left, the lingering presence of my wolf that I had begun to sense again had slowly begun to fade. It was as if without her here he could not continue. He needed her energy to survive. Seren was no
Seren had returned to her home on campus, I was aware of that, and as Cole and I worked out alongside one another in the gym, he told me she had taken her own car this time with her feeling better. Last time we had chosen for us to take her, with her having just come out of the hospital, so we didn’t think driving herself would be the best. Not to mention we wanted to check out the security of her home and the area around it. From the things Cole had said Seren seemed glad to be back.I knew that with the current situation as it was with Lachlan she found it easier to be away from pack. I don't think I could blame her, and I think, even if he would not admit it, that was why he stayed out at the cabin the way that he did. Refusing at every turn to come back home... But, for the whole, I knew that campus life was good for Seren. A little change would do her good. Learning... gaining the qualifications she wanted... all while having fun and making new friends. I was just glad she was ab
I drove away from pack, tears within my eyes. The mindlink to Lachlan remained unanswered. He had done it once again, and I was not willing to allow him to get under my skin any more.‘You know where he is, go and visit.’ Maia urged. And, she was not wrong, I did know where he now hid out. Dodging his pack duties as Beta. But I had no intention of going to visit him. My day of staying in pack as requested to ensure my heat was in fact over had been filled with my mother making far too much fuss of me, and my brother being on my case demanding details of how Lachlan had treated me.Having to go over those details had made me think of Lachlan, in turn resulting in me mindlinking him a number of times, all of which were met with silence. As were my text messages. I don't know what I wanted to gain from contacting him, but had hoped perhaps if I did he may try to reach out. Speak to me more. Explain his feelings again. But there had been nothi
Lachlan’s words meant a lot, and I could see the genuineness of them as he spoke. That meant as much to me as his previous apologies. I should have taken that opportunity to talk to him. Especially now that my mind was beginnig to feel like my own again, but my brother was sweeping me out of the cabin and toward the car before I could respond. Cole wanted me away from Lachlan, or away from the conversation that was developing. So, I was marched to the car. I had expected Lachlan to follow. Assuming he too would be ready for a break from the cabin. But, once again Lachlan did what Lachlan did best, he stayed away. Or, more specifically, he watched me walk away...I would not lie, there was an unexpected ache in my chest as I was ushered away the short distance to the car by Cole. Maia whimpered as she quickly realized the footsteps behind us belonged to Marcus and not to Lachlan. A brief glance back told me he had not stepped foot from the cabin. He was
I had walked away from their argument unable to listen any further. Anger bubbling beneath my skin. I wanted to say so much but knew it was not my place. Marcus and Cole already appeared to think so little of me, I did not need to make things any worse. So walking away seemed the better option. But I sat upon the chair on the decking looking out across the forsest. The front door remained opened and I could hear every word that was being said. Hearing Seren come to my defence shocked me to my core…The words of the man who was meant to be a friend invariably hurt, but, this was his sister he was trying to protect; and in his mind this was no more than I deserved. He believed I had treated her badly, and he wished to see me suffer. Yet Seren came to my defence time and again. Giving her brother the reasons why the things I had done were not as bad as they may seem.In truth, as I sat there and listened as our past was discussed everything hit home. Hard. It truly was as bad as it seeme
Lachlan opened the door to the cabin, by brother and Marcus strode inside. Neither one looked happy to see him, nor did they acknowledge him as they passed him by to stand inside the living area. I had not wanted them here, but Lachlan had taken it upon himself to assume that I did. He had not answered my question, instead choosing to tidy up and avoid me at every opportunity. Which considering the size of the small cabin was quite a task…His eyes had expressed a thousand words the moment they met mine, which I think is why he had quickly averted his gaze, and moved away from me. He knew that I would be able to read his thoughts from his eyes. I knew Lachlan too well. In choosing to rush around the cabin occupying himself he was only silently allowing more secrets to be revealed. More things had been said between him and my family, I was sure of it, and one way or another, I would get to the bottom of it.“Aww, Ren, you look better.” Marcus offered