BETA CARTERS POV
Like a child, Alpha Kane stomped his feet back to his seat behind his desk. The idea that he was the one scowled gnawed at him. His wolf bristled.
I cleared my throat and entered the room, closing the door behind myself. I wrung my hands tightly before addressing the Elders. "My apologies, Elders. I was collecting myself, knowing what this meeting will result in."
Elder Rose smiled. "We figured as much. It's time to let go of the reins, Beta Carter. But first, let's address the most important part of this meeting." She pinched her lips in sadness. "Has there been any further update with your daughter, Carissa?"
Elder Rose had shown genuine concern throughout the ordeal. She was the only elder who actively checked in with Lindy and me during the last few months. She was invested despite how the pack behaved.
I sighed and took my seat in the room.
NARRATIVE POVLater that evening, while Kane was sitting in his prison cell, his mind wandered.Did he have a chance of being released? A smile crawled across his face at the thought. Sure, what he was doing was taboo, but it was building him an army. There was no risk as long as the doctors under his command administered the injections correctly and everything was monitored to ensure proper splicing. Well, no high risk. The science was simple once the balance was figured out. The omega would be injected with a serum that would block defects, heightening the Alpha genetics of the pups conceived. Ryan and Brittany were Kane's subjects in a scientific study; they needed to know that the wolves would not accept half-links, so they altered their approach and devised ways to circumvent the wolves' refusal. Ryan was a dud, anyway. He had no strategy for the long game, and Brittany was even less helpful to the cause. They
NARRATIVE POVThe court judge banged his gavel, demanding order in the court.The eruption of murmurs, growls, and comments of disgust simmered as the onlookers in the court were brought to order under the Royal Courts' command.“Kane Davis, you have been brought in today under the request of an appeal?” the judge asked as he reviewed the documents before him.“That is correct, your honour.” Kane’s lawyer, Jeremy Benson, answered.The judge looked up briefly before returning to his notes.“And you are appealing the charges of money laundering, embezzlement, conspiracy to murder, conspiracy to cover up a crime, accessory to murder, and crimes against nature as decreed by the Goddess?”“That is correct, your honour. We will be challenging most of those crimes and wish to use the five years served as leverage for the lesser
NARRATIVE POVCarter and Lindy have grown in business. Her bakery and restaurant are the most popular food spots, and she expanded the restaurant into a second location within the pack. Of course, this was necessary due to the volume of pack members they now held within their expanding territory. With the expansion, however, it continues to generate revenue for the pack's growth and provide employment opportunities for new arrivals seeking employment.Beta Reaper found his true mate. Her name was Becca Biggs. She was one of the new rogue members accepted, and a nurse who helped deliver the twins just over two years ago. Reaper and Becca were expecting their first pup within the month, and as cranky as Becca was, and as much as Reaper complained to the guys, he loved every minute of being a mate and, soon, a father.Gamma Pine and Robbie were enjoying their roles as the fun uncles. Neither one wa
NARRATIVE POVFour Years Later…“Happy birthday, dear Flynn— happy birthday, to you.” The cheer erupted after they finished singing the birthday song for their four-year-old pup.Flynn was the eldest and the future Alpha of The Slaughtered Lamb Pack. He was only four, but he carried his father's commanding presence. To see Flynn in Alek's arms, it was clear as day that they were father and son—identical in every way, except for his eyes. Flynn had his mother's sage green eyes.When Flynn was born, Alek feared that the curse on his bloodline might still be in effect. Still, the witches now residing within their pack assured the Alpha pair that there was no curse on their family, only blessings as long as they continued to be a pillar of good and guidance for the lost and abused rogues searching for a pack to call home.After Flynn was born, just
NARRATIVE POVThorin linked his fingers with hers, lifting her hand to kiss her knuckles. When Susan turned to look at him, she was surprised to see Grizz’s eyes staring back at her.“He will never touch either of you again.” Grizz growled.Susan and Thorin stay locked in this unspoken dialogue stance for moments before Carter clears his throat and separates their gaze.“Sorry to interrupt, but I wanted to say that I spoke with the witches, and they will perform the ritual to break the binding. You’ve issued the rejection, and has he refused it?” Carter pressed.Susan nods. “Yes. Once we escaped, I broke my connection to the pack and rejected my mate. But I felt his refusal through the fragmented link.”“And he was your true mate?” Lindy followed. Again, Susan nodded.
NARRATIVE POVThe barbecue was crinkling with the grease from the burgers on the grill. The smell of cooking meat filled the air, intertwined with the shared laughter and stories of past glory.Just as expected, Jackson was shy at first meeting Parker and Delilah, but the trio quickly got over the awkward introductions and ran around the backyard laughing and playing tag.Susan watched her son experience his first day of genuine childish fun. Watching this moment for her son brought back all the painful memories, but she needed them at the moment to understand how far they'd come. Jackson's face lit up, as he was only now learning how to be a kid.She left her abusive mate a few years back. She needed to wait for the right time and for Jackson to be old enough to survive in the wild if they got that chance. It presented itself just after Jackson’s ninth birthday. With his fist clench