“Oh, yes, I have some news to report. Our investigator has entered the territory of the Blue Mountain Pack as a rogue seeking a new pack. He has confirmed that Nathan is there with a female. Also, that non-attack was a scouting mission to see what our defences look like. Basically, they believe we won’t change up our defences if they attack us later. They are gunning for this territory for two reasons. They want the land itself, and they believe this pack has too much influence with others and they don’t want the packs rallying behind a leader. A leaderless pack is a pack they can take over. They don’t know about the Twins of Midnight theory, so they want to sow as much confusion as possible. To keep you in competition and prevent one of you from taking on the mantle of alpha.”             “Well, there’

             Helena stood there holding her clothes, looking at the two men. One with a key dangling from his fingers and a sly grin on his face and the other sitting there happily watching.             Stomping over, she went to grab the key, but he pulled it away before she could. “Nope. We’re settling this and straightening any crossed wires we have right now about this mating. It’s complicated enough without you going into heat. Now? Now we need you to understand we’re here and not going away. This mating will happen when you’re ready. But from now on, you will never be alone for your heat cycle again. We like our sanity thank you and chasing you down does not help us keep it. Are we clear? You’re ours and we’ll make it permanent at one of two times. The best is when you’re ready, but if it comes down to y

              Chris sat with Brian and Helena after dinner. He’d been back for several hours now, and they’d gone over everything. With the little information, they’d gathered earlier today. The bigger picture came a little more into focus, though they were a long way away from having a crisp view of the big picture.             “There’s no question he’s up to something. We need to know what his goals are.” Brian pondered this aloud while he caressed Helena’s arm as she leaned against him. “We all can see he’s not doing anything by the rules. In fact, he may break several, which means this region may end up being investigated. I’ll start poking about on our end and make sure he’s not left us with some nasty surprises. We can’t be too careful with the fact Nathan could have sa

             Jillian led Davis from the room and Helena watch Wally step aside with Brian. They conferred with each other in hushed tones. Chris clearly listened, but he was watching her closely. Helena paced on the far side of the room. She didn’t feel like a leader, because she couldn’t see an acceptable way to get out of this. Every solution carried with it a lifetime of responsibility and regrets.             “Well, anyone cares to fill me in on this grand plan? Chris?” Helena couldn’t believe she was asking this aloud. They must see her as the weakest Luna in history. Looking toward two men who weren’t her mate or alpha. Why didn’t they just take on the mantle of alpha and do what they will? It would solve this, wouldn’t it?             &

             Helena couldn’t think of what she’d do with both of them. They both had the Alpha trait of having their own independent mind and using it to get their way. How was she going to make sure they didn’t do something foolish? Her mother talked about failing to tame her father. Though she didn’t say it meanly or in anger. Helena wasn’t sure what her mother meant by that. When she’d asked, her mother responded with the words, “You’ll know when it’s your turn to tame a wolf.”             These are the times she wished she understood what her mother meant or could ask her.             “Now we need to do this mating ceremony quickly, without too much fuss.” Brian started off the conversation.