It’s an odd feeling, hitting rock bottom. It became so clear what was important and what wasn’t. Protecting the pack was important. My need to remain connected to my family wasn’t. Allowing Michael to take advantage of his second chance was important. My claim on him wasn’t. If I had one now. I was sure Michael hated me now, and I accepted that hate. It made this all easier.
In the last three days, Koreyon discovered Elder Edwards wasn’t the only supporter Mario had. Several members of the pack were okay with Mario challenging me for alphaship. Though, out of the elders, only Edwards openly supported him. Brandon thought Michael should take over, even with the claim he attacked the Doctor. Elder Charles simply wanted stability. Those were small victories I will celebrate. The most important discovery Koreyon had made was Alpha Steven wasn’t involved in any of Mario&rsquo
Mike~~~I rubbed the raw skin of my knuckles as I paced the cell. Frustration had gotten the better of me a couple of times from being in this thing. God, I hate cells. With a growl, I sat down on the cot and waited for something, anything. How long was Alice planning on keeping me here? I opened my fists and closed them again. Should’ve known better than to believe Alice would be different. I growled as I kept flexing my hands, remembering the doc told me things like that could help the anger from getting out of control.The doc. Damn, that was a raw deal. The guy was goddamn annoying a lot of the time, but he wasn’t so bad at other times. Doc was afraid of me, because, well shit, everyone was afraid of me. He didn’t let that stop him from trying to help me, though. Doc didn’t
Mike~~~“Who the hell are you?” the sneering alpha demanded.“Michael, what are you doing here? You were supposed to leave,” Alice said and shot a glare at the security guy.“I’m saving your ass, Peaches,” I told her with a smirk. “Oh, and we’re going to talk about these suicidal tendencies of yours.” She said more, but I gave her my back and took two steps towards the beta. “I am Mike Howe, son of the deceased Alpha Ryan Howe of the Black Mountain pack, and I’m Luna Alice’s mate. I know I’m the exile here, but I’m pretty sure challenges are alpha to alpha.”As all the others tried to absorb that, Alice walked up to
I stood at a military rest to keep from hugging myself with my arms as I watched Michael fight Mario. I couldn’t believe Koreyon had gone behind my back and brought Michael here. Thanks to this being a challenge fight, there was no way I could stop Michael if he went too far. What would it do to Michael if he killed someone? In a matter of seconds, one thing was very clear. Mario didn’t stand a chance against Michael. I held my breath as Michael hit him over and over again. It reminded me of the fight he had with Koreyon, but only more savage and as soon as Mario was unconscious, Michael stopped. I watched, shocked. He stopped. Michael stopped before he killed Mario! His breaths came out heavily. Michael was dripping of sweat and blood as he dragged the beta over to me, dropping at my feet. There was a wild light in Michael’s eyes and there was a charged air
I sat at the large conference table, every chair filled. The still recovering Doctor Evans sat in one of those chairs. He had woken up during my trip to the emergency meeting. Doctor Evans confirmed what we already knew. Mario was his attacker, not Michael. Despite not being an elder or on my council, but as one of Mario’s victims, I granted Doctor Evans the right to be here.I tried to ignore Michael’s hand on my thigh. He was doing it on purpose. Over the course of the last month, I discovered he was a horrible tease, and seem to take great delight in making me all twisted up in knots at the worst times.“So Koreyon, you’ve concluded your investigation,” I said, trying to brush off Michael’s hand. It didn’t work, and he just slid it farther up my thigh.“I have,&rdqu
The most I remember about my mother was her laugh. She loved to laugh and she made other people around her laugh. As luna of the pack, she had a lot of responsibilities, but Mom always had time for tea parties or late night makeovers. She made me feel precious, calling me a beautiful girl, and like I was so important to her. I wasn’t the only one who she made feel that way. Dad lit up when he was with her, laughing and dancing through the house. My brother always was more self assured and confident after talking to her.Mom was an amazing person and everything changed when she died. After my brother abandoned us, Dad became cold and mean. He now ruled the pack with an iron fist. I was no longer precious or a beautiful girl. There were no more makeovers or tea parties. As his only child left, I had to become the son my father lost.I had a simple pla
My muscles burned from training and all I wanted to do was take a shower, but Father sent for me. When your father was the alpha, you had to obey, even if you were sweaty and stinky. I sniffed, trying to wipe some sweat off my forehead. I only mixed it with the sweat on my arm and make me feel even more miserable. Wesley, Father’s beta, was leaning against the gym door frame. His muscled build made the doorway appear smaller.“Any idea what he wants to talk about?” I asked, walking up to him.“No idea, but he’s in a mood. He went out hunting with new enforcer recruits and came back all growly.”I sighed, running my hand over the short stubble that was my hair in irritation. “Let me guess, he screwed his knee, didn’t he?”
I clapped my fist into the palm of my other hand repeatedly as Sadie, the beta’s mate, tried to decide what I should wear for the evening’s little meet and greet. We were now in Blue Crescent territory and tonight would start the week-long meetings, where all the alphas of the country discussed policies, issues, and other politics. Under other circumstances, I’d be excited to be here, but Father made it clear I couldn’t attend the meetings. I could only attend social events.Jon was right. As hard as I tried, Father wouldn’t budge. My only reason for being there was to be bait for his replacement. Jon promised he’d find me someone willing to be my fake mate. I hoped he found the guy quickly; I wasn’t sure how long I could play along. I already wanted to hit something.“How about this?” Sadie said, holding up
I changed out of the dress, resisting the urge to rip it to shreds. Instead, I laid it on the bed. Not its fault I screwed up. I changed into my normal clothes, tank, jeans, and boots and sat on the bed, waiting for Father. He’d want explanations when he’d return.I didn’t have to wait long before I smelled him coming. As soon as the door opened, I stood in military rest. Father’s eyes blazed amber as he stared at me from the doorway, his expression twisted in a fury. He straightened his posture, visibly taking a deep breath. “Well?”“I’m sorry, Sir.”“You’re sorry? That’s all you have to say? I have spent the evening attempting to find the pack’s new alpha only to have you assault the hosting alpha’s son in front of everyone, and th