LOGAN POV
"Are you okay," Dad says as he watches our packmates head for the packhouse for Momma Marsh's lunch spread.
I nod, and he turns me away from the warriors removing my mother's body. His dark brown eyes bore into mine. He places both his hands on my shoulders.
"Don't try to spare my feelings, son. Just tell me how you are feeling. If you need to go spend some time alone, I will understand. I can take care of Atticus," Dad says, and I shake my head.
I place one of my hands over his on my left shoulder and smile.
"I'm okay, dad...honest. I am actually relieved she is out of our lives. She was like a poison that needed to be sucked out. I know she was your mate, but I am glad she can't hurt you anymore. That's all she did was hurt us," I explain well, giving my dad a sad smile.
He nods and g
LOGAN POV"All the warriors are on high alert, Logan. Dad is on patrol too, and you know how thorough he is. I am calling the packs we are allied with. Your dad thinks it's Alpha Lawrence who made the deal withKincaid. The description Atticus gave fits him, so he is calling him. Your dad also alerted W.O.L.F. to everything Atticus told us. I think everything is in order," Gavin says, and I nod.I place my plate in the sink and turn towards my waiting friend. Ever since leaving medical, I have been like this, numb. After everything, Atticus said, I can't think straight. I need to see Chloe. She will be able to clear my mind. She will have an idea on how to handle helping him."I need to go check on Chloe. I want to give her an update and check on her friend. I might even ask if Karina wouldn't mind talking to her ex-mate...Atticus wants us to execute him over things he did while his father controlled him. The guy feels so guilty he won't listen
CHLOE POV RATED R Logan's eyes fill with pure terror as he freezes over me. Haven whines as she takes in Logan's scared state, and I swallow down my own fearful emotion. I want to fight next to him. I want to make sure I do my part...but that look—that fear. "Logan," I whisper, and he closes his eyes before grabbing my shoulders. He drops his forehead to mine, and I hold perfectly still. It's as if he is having a panic attack. "Chloe, please...I know you are stronger than what my mother made you out to be, but please, love. I can't risk you being out there," Logan begs in a choked voice, and my heart begins to battle with my brain. I don't want to worry my mate so much that he becomes useless on the field. But I don't want to play the damsel in distress either. I want to be seen as a strong Luna. My pride demands i
LOGAN POV "Where's Chloe," Dad asks as soon as I walk into his office. "Heading to the shelter. We talked and decided it would be best if she sits this out," I say as a tinge of fear runs through me. What if dad wants Chloe front and center? What if he thinks just because Hannah was her mom, she can fight like her? No, dad knows Chloe didn't grow up a warrior. He knows that she needs more training before joining us in battle. Lazarus huffs a little, but he mostly agrees with my feelings. Our mate's human side isn't ready for War. She will be someday, but not today. "Thank the Goddess. I was scared she would refuse. Those Patterson women can be stubborn. Did you remind her to be in wolf form so we can communicate? It's been so long since our pack has had any kind of threat. I have been getting asked quest
LOGAN POV Atticus is tearing up the dry soil he is running through the forest so hard. Lazarus and I are running at top speed to keep up with him. But even so, we are still a good ten feet behind him. It's as if he knows something we don't, and it is forcing him to move at impossible speeds. I can smell fear mixed with rage rolling off of his flying fur, and it fills my stomach with dread. This is my first real battle. My first taste of war. But it isn't the first taste for Atticus, and the fact that he is so scared makes me almost queasy. I have already gotten more insight than I wanted about Kincaid's character, so I know he won't be an easy target to kill. But I also know we have six additional Alphas here, and W.O.L.F is heading in this direction. Atticus knows this too; why is he still so scared? We burst through the treelin
CHLOE POV Hank- Gavin and I were surprised you agreed to wait in the shelter. We figured you would want to be front and center. Not saying we didn't want you here because we do, especially Gavin. He was worried about you being a target out there. Kincaid seems to enjoy using females as leverage. I glance at the bulky teen laughing as twin girls use him as a jungle gym. His brown eyes are filled with joy, and I smile in my mind. It's nice to know he was concerned for my well-being.I used to think Gavin was just a big oof living in Logan's shadow. Someone dead set on not being left behind...a lacky. But since I have been paying more attention, I have been surprised. He is intelligent and compassionate. He takes his beta position seriously and seems more responsible than I initially thought. He will make a great Beta. Chloe- Logan pointed o
LOGAN POVLogan- Dad status reportDad- Lawrence has been taken care of. 40% of the warriors have surrendered. I can not link Hank. Have you talked to him? Where are you?Logan- Heading to the shelter. Atticus said Kincaid would have used his spy to gain access. I am taking Karina there now. She thinks they used gas to knock out the wolves. I will need reinforcements.Dad- I'm coming. W.O.L.F should be here any moment...They will be shocked to see Atticus. W.O.L.F was the last King's personal soldiers. They most likely will resume that tradition.Logan- What does having a King mean, dad...what happens to Alphas?Dad- The Alphas all report to him. The last King left the territories alone, but Atticus could change that. It's all up to him, son.Logan- Alright, well, I am about a mile away from the shelter, and I already smell multiple enemie
CHLOE POV "The smoke is starting to disperse," I whisper as I stand up to look at the entire room. "Yeah, we need to send someone outside to get an update on the battle," Gavin says as he too stands. He folds his arms across his chest, and I shake my head no. "No. We will wait until they come to us. We are the vulnerable ones. We have to remember that," I reply, and he sighs. "I hate not having a wolf," Gavin mumbles, and I give him a small smile. He returns it but then looks away from me. He moves to check on a few friends, and I scan the room again. When I spot the warriors in charge of keeping Jasmine contained, I square my shoulders and head in their direction. "Luna," the older says in greeting when I get right in front of them.&nb
LOGAN POV"Alpha Logan, all enemies have been eliminated or forced to surrender. The other Alphas are moving the prisoners to the cells, and King Atticus is combing the border to ensure we got everyone," a warrior says from above me, but I don't look up.My eyes are stuck on my father's face. I want to shake him awake. I want to see his deep brown eyes twinkle with life. I want to see the laugh lines in his chocolate cheeks as he smiles at me. I want to have the opportunity to make him proud."Logan," Karina whispers, and I growl."Leave me alone," I snap, and she sighs.One of her small hands comes into view, and I growl. But she doesn't stop, and she doesn't pull back. Instead, she gently closes my father's eyes. Her hand disappears, and she sighs again before hugging me."He loved you. I know your relationship was complicated, and I don't pretend to kno