Keira’s POVThe next morning Alpha Theo asks for me to come to his office. I walk up to the pack house to meet him. But first I’m met by Shepard. “Good morning.” Shepard says.“Morning.”“Are you headed to see Theo?” He asks.“Yeah.”“Great, I’ll join you.” We walk inside and head towards the Alpha’s office. Shepard walks in with out even knocking. “Morning Theo.” Shepard says.“I see we aren’t knocking today.” Theo says. Shepard laughs and takes a seat in front of Theo’s desk.“Well you seem to be in a better mood.” Theo notices. “Would you rather I be a grump all the time like you?” Shepard asks.“I’ll ignore that. Good morning Keira.” Theo turns to me.“Good morning Alpha.” I say.“Have a seat I think we need to finalize our plans.” Theo says. I take a seat next to Shepard.“I’m afraid we’re going to have to get involved with what’s going on.” “How so?” Shepard asks.“I don’t want to put your pack in danger.” I say. Theo raises his hand.“Not the pack, just us. I think it woul
Theo’s POVShepard and Keira leave the office to get ready for their trip to Elk Forest. I call Grace for into my office for one last meeting before I leave. There is a knock at the door.“Come in.” I say. Grace enters the office and closes the door. Every time I see Grace I feel a sense of ease. After my mother died, it felt like Grace tried to fill the void. I wasn’t the easiest child. I know I don’t express myself or my feelings very well. I know I relied on my knowledge and my status to get me through my life. But recently I’ve found myself wanting something different, something more.“You wanted to see me.” Grace says.“Yes, I’m about to head out and I wanted to know if you had any questions for me.”“I have one, but is not about filling in for you.” She says.“Go on.”“Why are you doing this?” I’m taken a back by her question. “Should I not help Keira and the two largest packs keep the peace?” I ask. I know I’m avoiding the question. I st
Dawson’s POV“Have we heard from Shadow Pack yet?” I ask Harrison.“Nothing yet.” He says. I scream a cry of rage and knock everything off my desk.“What are these guys even doing? They are worthless. They can’t find one girl?! ONE girl?!” I say.“Sir, we should talk about Elk Forest. We have been given word their army will be approaching soon. It looks as though war is inevitable.” Harrison says. I never thought they’d actually come here, but I guess taking their future Alpha is a problem.“Have our warriors battle ready. I’m not backing down. If Elk Forest wants to be wiped out in the process, so be it.” Harrison looks unsure, but he holds his tongue.“Yes sir.” He turns and leaves. I won’t lose. I’m the Alpha now. Beta Harth’s POV“Our warriors are almost to the border.” Gamma tells me.“Good. We’ll gather just outside the edge.” “So you think he’ll back down?” He asks. Suddenly the Alpha walks in.“Harth what is the status of o
Keira’s POVShepherd and I drive to my pack lands. It feels like forever since I’ve been home. I wonder how everyone has been. I think I’m getting a bit nervous. “Are you okay?” Shepard asks me.“Yeah, I’m a bit nervous I guess. It’s been a while since I’ve been home. Honestly, I feel like someone returning home after losing a battle. I know I have to tell everyone what’s been going on. I just don’t want them to look at me like I’m pitiful or weak. I was always one of the better fighters in my pack. But when I was with Dawson, the idea of hurting him and fighting back never even crossed my mind. It felt like he had such control over me. And the thought of leaving him, meant I’d be leaving the people of his pack too. I really grew to love and care about all of them. I constantly fought with my wolf over it.” I tell him.“Thats probably a common feeling for fated mates. It’s not a feeling everyone would understand. And I don’t think you’re weak. I think you’re pr
Dawsons POVOur warriors are in position and waiting for Elk Forest to attack. Elk Forest has attempted to contact me, but I’ve turned them away. There is nothing they can say to change this pending war. Suddenly there’s a knock at my office door.“Come in.” I say. In walks Harrison, and with him the leader of the Shadow pack.“Leon, please tell me you’re here with something.” It’s been over a month and they haven’t found even a trace of Keira. I’m paying them too much for no results.“Alpha Dawson, yes I’ve come here with the location of your mate.” I stand from my desk in excitement.“Go on.”“Two scouts found her in a pack called Cedar Creek.”“Cedar Creek? I’ve never even heard of them.”“They are a smaller pack to the north. Apparently she’s become friendly with the Alpha and Beta of the pack. My scouts were captured and interrogated by them, but managed to escape with some help.” “She’s been hiding in some no name pack and flirting wi
Beta Harth’s POV“Alpha Dawson, I CHALLENGE YOU!” Alpha Thorin shouts for all to hear. Dawson starts to laugh.“You can’t be serious. You want to challenge me. You think you’ll just be everyone’s Alpha? The council won’t allow that.” Dawson says.“I’ll give my son the Alpha position at Elk Forest. Then find a suitable replacement for me at Pale Moon. I trust my son to be a better Alpha. Your father knew you’d bring his pack down.” Dawson growls at Thorin.“Now accept my challenge, unless you’re scared.” “Alpha, do you believe this is the right move?” I ask him through mindlink. “If I win, I can save us from a war.” He says.“And if you lose? What will happen with the pack.” “Save Mason, he’ll be the new Alpha.” He replies.“But Alpha-“ he cuts off the mindlink. Dawson looks pissed off.“Fine, I accept. And after I win, my warriors will tear yours apart.” Dawson says. Thorin steps forward and meets Dawson in the middle. I can’t believe
Mason’s POVI feel a pain in my chest and then suddenly the voices of my pack come rushing in. They’re all crying out for my father, Alpha Thorin. I fall to my knees, and hold on tight to Lily as their cries continue to fill my head. The weight of their sorrow mixed with my own is almost too much to bear. But with my father’s last breath, I can feel my own wolf gaining strength. I’m next in line, I will be the new Alpha. I stand to my feet, pushing down the voices in my head. “I need to get to my pack now.” I say.“Head in that direction, that’s where your soldiers should be. We’re going to have to part ways here.” The man who rescued us says. I hurry and run as fast as my body will let me in the direction that he pointed. I can smell my pack’s scent getting stronger and stronger as I approach.“Halt!” I hear some one shout to me. I know it’s one of my own men.“It’s me, it’s Mason.” I reply. Some warriors come out from behind the trees. The looks on their faces tell me everything.
Keira’s POV“We’ve finally received word from the warriors!” Someone shouts as they burst through the doors of the dining hall. Shepherd and I standup, leaving our half eaten breakfasts behind, and head to my mother’s office. I knock on the door.“Come in.” She calls out. We walk in and see her sitting at her desk, still reading a piece of white paper.“I’m guessing you are here about this?” She says, pulling her glasses down from her nose and holding up the paper in her hands. “I’m not too keen on showing it to your friend, but here.” She holds it out to me. I walk over and take it from her. I start to read it and I’m shocked. Dawson killed Alpha Thorin in a challenge. I can’t believe it. My hand covers my mouth in shock. I feel a hand rubbing my back, it’s Shepard. The letter also says that Mason and Lily have been found and that Mason has taken on the role as Alpha now. They are headed back home and the don’t think they are being pursued by Pale Moon pack. At the end it says the