The blood challenge

"Hurry, for the love of God! The clock is ticking, "Jake hissed angrily. "If he touches her, I swear to God, I'll-"

"You need to relax, Jake," Sam said. "We need to achieve this without any violence if at all possible. Don't let this turn into a bloodbath, man! Again."

"How are we going to do it?" Connery inquired.

"We arrive, divide up, seize control, and put an end to the fucking mating. Because I am her mate, no one can dispute my claim. I doubt we'll encounter opposition, but if we do, kill them."Jake shrugged his shoulders.

Dr Connery stated, "You barely escaped with your life, Jake." They had just vanquished Rodney, he was correct. Even with his super-healing, Jake was still weak.

"I'll speak with the Alpha; he won't be able to refuse my claim to my mate. That would be tantamount to breaching a fundamental law." Jake remarked.

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Destiny waited for her father, dressed in that dreadful gown. Her mother had a