Chapter 7

Trenton’s POV

Getting to Clover Pack had been quick, Alpha Brandon let me in quickly ensuring that I hadn’t been followed. He must have been expecting me, which means that whoever else was working with Dalia had the alpha's blessing to do so.

“You’re Trenton right?” Alpha Brandon asked quietly. 

I nodded. “I am to meet with a witch.”

The alpha grunted. “Falon. That’s her name. This way.” He took me to a small cottage that looked like it had seen better days. The paint was chipping off and the shingles on the roof were looking rather worn. Vines were growing on the side of the cottage.

“Alpha Brandon.” A woman with pale green hair and matching eyes answered the door and let us in. Her eyes flickered between us both and she smiled. “You must be here for the elixir.” She scurried away quickly and came back in moments with a vial and a piece of paper.

“The vial is to be drank willingly, and the paper contains the words that must be recited if the vial is unwillingly drank. Should do the trick.”

“This gets rid of someone’s wolf?” I asked incredulously. 

“Well, it kills the wolf. Not everyone lives after the death of their wolf, but what Dalia has informed us of with the girl, she won’t die. Just the wolf.” She sounded pleased with herself.

“Alpha Brandon, forgive my curiosity, but wouldn’t this put you in open rebellion with the Shadow Pack?”

He looked frustrated. “Yes, but only if they find out. Dalia’s proven herself to be quite the resilient and trustworthy helper. Assuming Alpha Drake remains clueless, this should go over quite fine.”

“What is the point in doing this? How does this benefit your pack?” I couldn’t help but push for the information, I should have known better.

His angry glare shot down any other questions I had for the matter. I put my hands up in mock surrender. “My father raised me to be a curious guy.” Was all I said as he led me from the cottage.

Shifting, I quickly took off and made it to Shadow Pack faster than I had left it. As I got closer to pack lines I saw Viola in her wolf form once again, with a smaller brown wolf. He had no alpha genes or he would have at least reached Viola’s shoulder. Something prickled under my skin as I watched them, I couldn’t figure out exactly what it was. I let out a low growl moving towards them without consciously realizing I had done so.

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Viola’s POV

The black wolf stalked toward us sniffing the air. Derek growled at him and bared his teeth though this wolf was much larger than him, the wolf was as large as I was. I hadn’t realized how big I was as a wolf until I was with Derek, he explained alpha genes to me then. This other wolf must also be an alpha, or have the bloodlines of one.

When he was merely a foot in front of us I recognized his scent, the misty breeze, his sweet yet intoxicating waves that seemed to make my entire being ache. It was the man from the day I met Vex. Or re-met Vex. 

‘Who are you?’ I turned back instinctively and the other two followed suit. It was certainly awkward standing here with both of my mates while my ass was as naked as the day I was born but I kept that from my mind not sure what to do.

“Trenton.” He answered not taking his eyes off of Derek who puffed his chest and growled.

"I'm Derek."

Although he was much bigger as a wolf, in his human form he and Derek were actually the same size. His eyes glinted with his anger as did Derek’s, they refused to look away from each other.

“You’re working with Dalia.” I balled my hands into fists fighting the desire I had as I recalled his taunting of getting rid of Vex.

He looked at me with a devilish grin. “Am I?”

I squished my face up. “You said it when you got Drew away from me. My mother had said my wolf abilities were becoming a problem.” I struggled to remember the words as I had been completely terrified and overcome with my desire to be near Trenton when I had seen him last.

Trenton crossed his arms and leaned against a tree. “I do recall this conversation.” His eyes looked over my body hungrily. “I remember more the way your body fit against mine.” He was taunting Derek at that point, which if his growl was any indication, was working. That only made Trenton’s smile grow.

“Why are you working with Dalia? She’s your mate too, I can smell it.” Derek spat out.

“I haven’t decided whether I will help her or not.” Trenton shrugged as though it were any normal conversation. His eyes flicked to me again. “Two mates.” He mused out loud. 

Trenton walked towards me and put his hand on my neck while he caressed my jawline with his thumb as though completely oblivious to everything else. He seemed to enjoy provoking Derek with his interest in me. “Maybe I should help you instead.” Trenton spoke quietly still tracing my jawline.

Derek grabbed my arm and pulled me towards him making Trenton drop his hand and snarl at him. His eyes were bright with anger.

“What do you think you’re doing?” Trenton’s voice was venomous.

“You’ve not made it clear what side you’re on here Trenton. Viola needs to be protected from that psycho case. A real mate would do that.” Derek snarled.

Trenton growled and grabbed Derek by the neck pushing him against a tree. “If Viola were in any danger from me you’d be unconscious you fuck.” He dropped his hand. “As much as I’d love to put you on your fucking ass I weigh my options a bit more rationally. You’ll protect her if it kills you.”

I watched as Derek took a ragged breath and glared at Trenton. “Fine.” Derek spat at him. “What are you doing about Dalia then?”

“I haven’t yet figured that out asshole.” Trenton turned his back on Derek and walked to me, his eyes still bright with his frustration. “Really sweetheart this is beyond me.” He put his hands just under my breasts as he circled his thumbs on them, pulled me against him and kissed me. A fire grew in my stomach as I felt his arousal.

I put my hands on his chest and pushed away growling at him. I didn’t make it far as he moved his hands to my lower back keeping me against him. “You may be mated to us both, but I’ll never hesitate to touch you in his presence because you are mine just as much as you are his.” He kissed me once more and dropped his arms. “I’ll be in touch Derek, keep an eye on her.”