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
CHLOE POV ( Rape incident is mentioned avoid reading if easily triggered)The door to the shelteropens quickly, and many of the members gasp. I stand up from the floor to try and get a good look at who came in first, but it's no use. I am the farthest from the door."CHLOE," Logan yells,and my heart begins to pound in my chest.Relief floods my body before I yell back."Logan," I call, happy to know he is alive.The pack members infront of me part, and I freeze. My eyes lock onto his, and my heart sings. It only takes a second for the shock of seeing him to wear off before I start running.He looks as if the battle was intense. Even his face is covered in blood, but I don't care. I need to feel his warmth. I need to confirm he is okay and whole by wrapping my arms around him. I collide with his naked chest, and
LOGAN POV The bloody field has very few members from our pack lying in it but even seeing the few familiar faces is hard. I wish we hadn't lost anyone...especially my father. This war was so stupid and unnecessary, as are most wars. But Alpha Rupert Kincaid took it to a whole other level. His greed for power and delusional ambition were appalling. I don't think there has ever been a dumber Alpha. "Oh my goddess," Chloe whispers as she takes in the blood and arrows that have tainted the once green field. I squeeze her hand but remain silent. This is what war looks like. There is nothing I can say to help her cope because I wasn't ready for this part. I always skimmed over this part when I studied war in history class. I never learned about the casualties. I was more focused on the strategies used by the Alphas. But there is no
CHLOE POV"Are you okay," I ask as Logan gets dressed for our pack's celebration of life ceremony.He turns towards me slowly. Almost as if I pulled him from some deep thought. He nods and offers me a smile, but I can see the pent-up emotion in his eyes. He turns towards his mirror to finish tying his tie, and I sigh."You can talk to me, Love. I know it's been hard, but we are in this together," I say as I approach him from behind.I wrap my arms around his waist, and he pauses. He drops his arms over mine and relaxes into my touch."How did you do it, Chloe? How did you handle losing your mom? You were completely alone," Logan asks in a voice barely above a whisper.That all too familiar sting erupts in my chest, and I have to clear the emotion from my throat before I can respond."I just did. The days keep coming after someone leaves us
LOGAN POV "The other Alphas have left. I escorted them," Gavin says as he steps into my dad's office. I nod but don't turn around. I don't want my friend to see the remaining tears on my cheeks. If I am lucky, he will still need to get dressed, and he will leave me alone for a bit longer. "Logan, are you alright," Gavin asks as I hear one of the chairs sag from his weight. I sigh and turn around. I wipe my face before shaking my head. "No," I mumble, and Gavin nods. "I wouldn't be either," he whispered back as I sit down in dad's chair. "It feels wrong even being in here," I admit, and he looks around at my father's office. "We could always use yours for a while. You don't have to take over this space right now," Gavin says as his