ANMELDENLOwen and George walked back to George's villa, and Owen's mind was spinning."How are we going to pull through tomorrow's event?" Owen asked. "Are you really expecting me to go there with your mate? What about mine?"George was lost in his thoughts, and he tuned out Owen. Owen was a good warrior, but his go-to solutions to almost any problem were physical altercations. A typical werewolf.While they were in the study, George knew that James was paying attention. And he hoped that James had some ideas on how to deal with this because George had none. Unfortunately, they played right into Alpha Edward's hands and now Dawn and Zina were stuck with going to the party to be exposed… in front of Alpha Edward and many other lecherous bastards.The moment George realized that Alpha Edward got his way, George wanted to ask James for advice, but he couldn't risk Alpha Edward noticing they were communicating through the pack link. It would only bring James into this whole mess.To make things w
"I assume you have a plan," Owen said to George. "Will you tell me about it, or are you expecting me to just nod at whatever you say?"George glanced at the packhouse in the distance. "Ana believes that you stepped in to protect your mate. We will go with that. Dawn is your mate who is working in my villa."Owen saw so many holes in that story. "I am sleeping in the barracks. I spend days at the training grounds and with the guys, and we are not exactly close. When did I find time for a mate?""Alpha Edward won't bother with details," George said with confidence. "However, if the topic arises, Dawn has a room in my villa, just like any other Omega working for me. You are spending time with her at my place. Since you don't have private quarters, it will be believable. Pick one of your missions outside the pack as the one when you met Dawn, no less than two months ago. Dawn didn't join the pack yet because she is acclimating, but you will do that formality soon and at that time you will
LA ferocious growl ripped from George. "What did you say!?"Owen frowned at George. "Did you think that enjoying with a woman is reserved only for you?"George's whole body twitched as his muscles rippled and his aura burst in anger.George's vision narrowed at Owen who was recoiling from George's aura, but Owen managed to pull Zina to stand behind him.George tensed in preparation to jump at the bastard in an apron when he felt a splash of cinnamon scent and a small body clinging to him."Not me!" Dawn exclaimed. "He is talking about Zi!"George looked at Dawn with a deep frown. "What!?"Dawn smiled helplessly. "Can you calm down and see what's going on? Owen and Zi are mates."George closed his eyes and released a sharp breath while retracting his aura. "What the hell!? Is this a joke? It's not funny.""Why are you acting like this impacts you in any way?" Owen asked angrily and then he turned to check on Zina who assured him that she was fine."This is between me and my mate," Owen
"If you come to the Dark Howlers pack, you won't live off me. You will live WITH me," Zina said to Owen. "I have a job and you will get one also. I can't promise you will keep your status as a Lieutenant, but Alpha Drake accepts newcomers as warriors. The Dark Howlers pack accommodates people from other packs, and no one will bully you."Dawn nodded in agreement. "Actually, people in our pack welcome newcomers. We see that as proof that our pack is better and that's why outsiders choose to join."Owen didn't miss that Dawn spoke about the Dark Howlers pack like it's hers, but he didn't want to probe into it. He had more important things to figure out.He never considered leaving the Red Moon pack. Yes, things were not ideal, but he was just one step away from being a General, and that would be a big jump in his status.No one told him that this was George's villa, but Owen figured it out right away. Just this room was so much better than his current accommodations or anything he saw b
Owen pushed himself into a seated position and he cleared his throat before saying to Zina, "I am Owen of the Red Moon pack. I am a Lieutenant and… I guess that's it."Zina cocked an eyebrow at him. "That's not much to go with." There must be more. What was he hiding?"I am an orphan. I don't remember if I ever had a family. Most of my time is spent on the training grounds, so… there isn't much to say about me.""Oh…" Zina was not sure how to respond to that.Zina thought of sharing something about herself. "I am Zina of the Dark Howlers pack. I am an Omega who works in the packhouse, and I came here to visit my friend." Zina realized that her status might be a problem. "Do you dislike that I'm an Omega? Will you reject me for it? Or…""No, no," Owen was quick to say. "I have nothing against Omegas. I would be one if I didn't become a warrior.""That is true for any warrior, yet it doesn't stop them from bullying Omegas," Zina said. Even Omegas are bullying Omegas in this pack."I won
Zina was still upset about the incident with Ana. "I wanted to show that nasty Omega where she belongs. How dares she act all mighty just because she is cleaning the packhouse? And how can you live while lowering your head to such trash?""Zi, you don't understand…""I don't. I want you to come back home with me. Right now.""I can't.""Yes, you can!" Zina said sternly."Even if I come, what about him? Will you leave your mate behind? Maybe that's for the better." "Hey, hey! How can you say that? Isn't finding a mate a good thing? Finally, Malia worked for me as well.""Maybe it would be better to pass on this one."Zina couldn't believe her ears. "What?""Look at him, Zi. He is a warrior in the Red Moon pack, with emphasis on the pack to which he belongs. They treat Omegas like crap.""Really? What about George?"Dawn released a sharp breath. "George is different. I'm sure you have noticed that by now. Staying here is dangerous. Do you think I'm stuck at home because I like it?""Yo
In the guest bedroom… Drake pushed Marcy away from him and Marcy fell on her butt unceremoniously. "Who is that girl?", Drake asked while buttoning up his pants. Marcy was confused. "What girl?" "The one with towels! She left towels in the bathroom and left!", Drake roared and jabbed his hand i
In the guestroom… Drake sat in the comfy sofa chair and observed Marcy smugly. She was standing three steps in front of Drake with her hands crossed over her chest defensively. "You wanted privacy, so here we are.", Drake said while waving his hand, gesturing for Marcy to start talking. "Conside
Caden rubbed his forehead forcefully while looking at the stubborn Alpha in front of him.He knew that Drake will resist, but this time he seems to be more determined than ever.The truth is that Caden handled numerous emails from Elders who are trying to matchmake Drake with his next bride.Elder
~ the Dark Howlers pack ~ Drake entered his study and looked grumpily at the stack of documents that are waiting for him to sign. Why is the Alpha of the largest pack in North America forced to do this office work? As a child, when he imagined his future, Drake saw himself as a mighty warrior, s







