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31 - Just Say It

~Dakota’s Point of View~ “This is certainly not how I wanted the night to go,” I grimace. I lay absolutely still on my side, as Dex licks -- yes LICKS my butt cheek. I try to find a way to enjoy it but I’m just not sure it's possible. At least it's right in the fat part… I guess. “Me either but here we are. I knew right away every moment with you would be an adventure but you just keep on making crazy turns. If you want to call it that,” he says, as he laughs. I wince when he blows cool air on my wound, though it does feel good. “Shifters have healing properties in their blood and saliva. I’ve had to clean up some of my sisters while they were still wolf-less. I promise you it isn’t weird,” he says, blowing once more. My eyes go as wide as possible. Sure, not weird AT ALL. “I guess I totally killed the mood,” I say, annoyed. He slaps his hand on my leg, then kisses it. “We weren’t going all the way, Dakota. It isn’t safe. If this hurts, imagine a gash in your neck. No to ment

32 - Lost

~Dex’s Point of View~ *Get ready,* I warn Kent. She only had so much time to tell me very little, but the old Dakota knew to tread very carefully around Harley because of how close their packs were. This Dakota however, doesn’t care about that. She can’t understand it and it’s not her fault. This Dakota knows she was almost forced into a marriage she didn’t want, and she’s not about to let it happen again. I love more than anything that her strength shines through. She knows her mind even when she doesn’t. Dakota won’t be a prop for some male. So when I see the veins in his face and neck practically popping through his skin I know he’s lost control of his wolf and Kent is already pushing through me in response. When a wolf is provoked, and his animal feels wronged, threatened… there’s nothing the human can do. The wolf has to fight the threat. And after all, isn’t that what us Alphas were all trained to do? But I have no real interest in hurting or killing Harley. He’s nothing

33 - I Can't Fight

~Dakota’s Point of View~Why can’t things look familiar? I should know this, right?The entire ride home… or to my “pack”… I’m practically jumping out of my skin. Quite literally. Nothing says, ‘hey family, I’m home’ like showing up with two random guys and no memory. Not to mention for the last hour I can’t sit still.“Is it nerves or does your skin actually itch,” Dex asks, putting his hand on my arm.I look down and see bright red marks on my arm and shudder. I hadn’t even realized I was doing it. My skin flares in response and suddenly all I can think about is a freezing cold bath.“It hurts, I…” I trail off, as Dex rubs his nose against my cheek. I get a brief respite from his comfort before the feeling returns.“That’s Laney baby. She’s trying her best to push back through. With the full moon, the Goddess is calling her home,” he says, smiling with a nod.“The who,” I question, just as my leg demands a hefty scratching.I practically quiver with relief at the feeling of my nails

34 - Ruins

~Harley’s Point of View~It’s all I can do to blink the tears away as I take in the ruins of my entire world. Everything my family busted their asses for, everything I wanted to be mine. It’s all gone. Just like that.The few buildings that still stand are ruined beyond repair, and now the insides are soaked in rain to boot. There’s no doubt it’s all covered in mold at this point. “There’s nothing here honey. I tried telling you,” my mom says. I swallow hard as I run my hand through my hair. Just as I come to the packhouse, my home for my entire life, a sob nearly escapes my mouth. It’s literally rubble. It was once a three story masterpiece added onto over the years by each Alpha as they grew the pack. So much history, so many memories.“What are the numbers? I hear there were deserters. Have they had the balls to come back,” I question. With their Alpha dead, they’re all rogues now anyhow.We all are. “Uhm, ohh I have it here,” mom says, fumbling through her bag.My little sister w

35 - A Fair Fight

~Dex’s Point of View~*They just keep coming! What the hell,* Kent shouts, as we drop and dodge a wolf hurling at our head.*They’re pissed. But we have to try and find the King. I think he’d want to be here. He’d want to see Dakota’s pack burn,* I say.Kent keeps moving but his brain practically splits in two at my words and I don’t mean to distract him. Wolves don’t care much for our human troubles. They understand the pack life and protect it, since they are family. They take care of our family so we take care of theirs. But the royal hierarchy, it's just a bunch of made up stuff. It means nothing. Though Kent isn’t stupid, he knows what it symbolizes. Not only that, he knows how heavily King Micah would be protected so attacking him on our own isn’t wise.In the chaos, it's almost easy to lose who is Misty Glen and who is the enemy. It doesn’t help that I don’t know if there are those from other packs here either. I’ve already lost William somewhere.*I need water,* Kent shouts, a

36 - Laney

~Dakota’s Point of View~“Shit,” I groan, as I see I’ve scratched my leg so badly it's bleeding. “You need to calm down Koko. It’s been a couple hours but we may be down here all night,” a woman says, as she dumps some water onto a cloth and cleans my wound.“I can’t help it. I feel like a damn caged animal down here,” I say. Several people nearby laugh.“Don’t we all,” someone says.“You really don’t remember me do you? I’m only like your second mom. I’m your dad’s sister Sandy,” she says, smiling.I shake my head. Though I’ve met so many people since I’ve been down here it’s all a blur.“Sorry, no. I truly thought coming back here would…” I stop mid-sentence as my stomach growls, but it isn’t hungry. Well, maybe a bit. But that’s not why it’s pissed. I grunt as my legs go slack, and I fall forward. Sandy catches me, and someone else quickly moves a chair to support me.“Uhhh! Shit,” I cry out.“It’s Laney honey. She’s a fighter. The full moon is in a few hours. I’m afraid getting

37 - Hard Truth

~Dex’s Point of View~“How could you agree to this? We have the Almighty King Micah by the balls, literally. We could take him and the few dumbasses that actually stayed to protect him. We don’t need to risk your neck,” Garrett says.I put my hand on his shoulder and shake my head. I’ve known every one of the males from my pack for literally my entire life. They trust my judgment but they can’t wrap their heads around this crazy ass situation. Garrett is one of the warriors I’m closest to, even if he’s about ten years older than me. He’s an amazing older brother figure, and I value his opinion greatly.“I’m not sure I would believe it all myself if I hadn’t lived it. Harley has been obsessed with Dakota for years, he’s convinced they’re meant to be somehow. Or he’s entitled which only pisses me off more. Atlas went and told everyone they’re fated mates. Everyone at the palace, in the royal court. They’ll be expecting him to return with his bride, so he has to save face somehow. But it

38 - Birthright

~Dex’s Point of View~Kent sits bored on his hind legs as King Micah blabbers on about who knows what. We don’t even spare Atlas’ wolf a glance because all we can see is Harley’s dark wolf. He’s got quite a presence, there’s no denying that. The male is a beast and a hell of a fighter; he’s really not someone I’d want to go one on one with. He’s probably the closest Alpha that could actually beat me, or worse.Of course the idea that literally anyone else would end up with my mate will be more than enough to fuel me.Especially since the King is making it crystal clear this is a fight to the death not only for Dakota and her future, but for how his kingdom will change depending on the winner. But it's all a show, I don’t see him going quietly. There’s no way in hell Atlas walks away from this. *Wait, what,* Kent asks, when the King points at us. Atlas’ wolf trots forward, and stops at his father. We’re not sure what we missed while we were zoned out, so we walk forward too.“The winne

39 - Revenge

~Harley’s Point of View~-Five Minutes Earlier-This is so stupid, I can’t even breathe right now.Jaxson turns his head to look at the few from our pack that are here, and it feels as if a literal brick settles in our gut. How is this my life now? So few, hardly anyone left.*What is even happening again,* Jaxon asks, as he cocks his head. I push him forward, then turn to the side and pace as we watch Dex with the pussy prince.It’s literally all I can do to control my breathing, to keep control over my rage. There’s no telling what is about to happen, what happens after this. But what do I know for certain?If Dex is still breathing, Dakota is walking away with him. If he’s not, her heart is gonna be broken. Either way, she doesn’t want me and I can’t let it bother me another second. And I’m damn sure not going to be the one that kills him. What’s the point?Any semblance of life I knew is done and I’m not going to waste any more time on her. Though it’ll always hurt, I’ll alway wond

40 - Acceptance

~Dex’s Point of View~My wolf and I breathe a collective sigh of relief that King Micah is dead. That Harley got his vengeance, even though it's bittersweet. I lock eyes with his wolf, unsure what to do next. *Desy are you all right,* I hear, as my mom comes through my mind-link. I beam internally, relief flooding me. A voice I know far too well, and didn’t realize how badly I missed it.I didn’t initially want to hear that my parents were coming, but who knows what news they’ve received. It’s likely chaotic and if my mom even thinks it's bad, she’s coming. I was practically convinced she’d try and show up at Alpha camp, it broke her heart when I left.*Love you mom, I’m just fine,* I say, then blink as I see Harley starting to shift.*Phew okay good. What’s the damn deal then!? Why are they saying you led a revolt at Alpha Camp and the King is trying to kill you,* she asks, panting as I can tell she’s still running.Kent and I both laugh to ourselves. Goddess, I need my mate back. I

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