Chapter 29 – Who will be the Alpha? Seeing my father sitting at our table first thing in the morning is not a good sign. "What is he doing here?" I ask Brett as he hands me a plate of pancakes. "He cannot find his companions that came with him and would like to know if we have seen them." He announces as though it is old news. "Interesting." I nod and make my way to the table's furthest seat from him. I watch him as I eat my breakfast. "Briar, have you seen either of the members of the Blood Water pack this morning?" Onyx's words of 'this morning' catches my attention immediately. He is giving me a way out so I can formally tell the truth. "I have not seen anyone this morning. I woke up, showered, and now I am here." I shrug. "It is imperative that you tell me the truth, Briar." Dad pushes. "I did." My anger slowly builds within me as my father watches my every move. I quickly finish eating and stand to put up my plate. "We are not done
Chapter 30- Oh, Dad, go home. Dad immediately gets up and stalks toward Onyx, who is doing everything possible to stay within his human form. I can see his hands slowly changing, and his willpower is still strong. “Dad, don’t!” I scream as I run past him, body block him from Onyx. “Get out of my way.” He growls. “No, he will kill you if you continue.” “No, he will not.” “He will, and then he will take over the pack. Is that what you want?” My words finally break through his anger, and he looks at me. “Why does he have your scent on him?” He asks in anger. “Why have you come here?” I demand. “Answer my question first.” “You lost all rights to any answers from me after you allowed members of your pack to attack me. What have you come for?” I request the answer a second time. “You will answer my question. That is an order.” He demands. His eyes are filled with hatred, and I can smell testosterone and fear radiating from him. Something deep within me tells me, “Just walk
Chapter 31- New Changes with the AlphaAlpha Oakley looks to me for permission to speak, and I nod in agreeance. “Alpha Leo, you are formally being asked to leave the meeting and the grounds. Your pack will receive the updated information regarding the new laws and what has been agreed upon at a later date.” He waves his hand toward the door and gives him a stern look. “That will not be happening. I will stay here and represent my pack.” He growls back. “Clara, take Lobo, Judith, and any extras that will follow and get out of here,” Onyx whispers to Clara. I nod in agreement to Judith and watch as they quickly move from the room, taking every extra person with them, leaving only Alphas, Betas, and myself.My father charges Oakley. Oakley and his Beta are much faster than my father and have him pinned to the floor. “His anger controls him.” I shake my head in disbelief as I whisper to Onyx. “I know.” He agrees. “I will not leave here. It is my right to represent my pack! No one here ha
Chapter 32- The Meeting for the Laws We all stand around looking at each other outside for a few minutes before we break down laughing as a group. “Well, my right-hand Lady is now my Queen,” I announce to Onyx. “That she is.” He kisses me on the forehead, and I wrap my arms around him. So incredibly happy that our King found his Queen and my best friend has found her mate. “Briar, is there something you wish to tell us?” Luna Aspen asks me while smiling, looking between Onyx and myself in his arms.We slowly pull ourselves apart, and I look for confirmation from him. “Whatever you decide.” He whispers to me. Everyone is smiling when I step forward. “Ok, this is a little unorthodox, and I know that most of the packs have the law that a wolf can not be mated to a Lycan without needing to reject them instantly.” “No, sweetheart, your father added that to his law book. No other pack holds that. None of us mind, and that is something we wished was outlawed. No one should
Chapter 33- Mark Me! **Warning Sexual content** I never expected to see the fear on his face. “Hey,” I coo to him as I pull his body back onto mine. “I need to know.” I calmly state. “Briar, it is not known in the Lycan world to ever use protection.” Instantly I regret my question as he removes himself from my body and paces the room. “What are the chances that I am pregnant after last night?” I ask him, and his face goes white. “I don’t want to lie to you.” “Then don’t, and in return, I won't lie to you.” I insist as I sit in bed and pull a pillow in front of me. “You do not need to hide yourself from me.” Sadness fills him as he looks at my pillow.Tossing my pillow to the side, I step off the bed and stand before him. “Talk to me.” I insist. “I didn’t think about the repercussions if you became pregnant. I thought of everything else, but not that. You could very well be pregnant right now. Please don’t hate me.” He weeps as he falls to his knees before me.Shock ove
Chapter 34- The planHe zones off, thinking for a few minutes before I speak again. “What about Gamma Matt?” I ask. “What about him?” “Could he take the position of Beta? My pack already knows him and understands that you ordered him to protect me. I trust he will look out for my well-being if you are not around.” “I have tried to offer him the job of stand-in Beta numerous times. It is not a title that he wishes to keep.” Onyx states. “I understand. Do you think he would be willing to be at my side for the two weeks when we go to Blood Water?” “I know he would. He would probably even allow us to be temporarily called Beta while we are there. But for no longer than that.” “Can I ask why he doesn’t want the title?” “That is his story to tell, love.” “Do you think he would tell me?” “I am sure he would if you asked. It is not a secret, but once you know, you will understand and not request it of him for longer than needed.” He kisses my forehead and heads off to the bathroom for a show
Chapter 35- Lies and a Group RunLuna Aspen stands, “Permission to speak, my King?” “Permission granted.” He sits, allowing her to take the floor. “After we were first mated, we wanted nothing more than to spend every waking hour within each other’s arms. I fell pregnant the first week we were together. By the middle of my pregnancy, I could hardly walk across our pack house, let alone handle a car ride for hours between packs. Nor could I have deep discussions regarding anything. I would cry if I asked someone for help getting a sandwich, and for me, asking these two young, mated ladies to travel to tell us what we already know is absurd. If Alpha Oakley agrees with me, I would like to agree to have you all not come to Polar Pack until you are ready. Not only is it cold, but it can also be dangerous with the ice.” As she sits, Oakley stands. “My wife is correct, and I stand by her choice. Please use the two weeks you would spend with us resting or enjoying time with your new little o
Chapter 36- Why are they here again? Onyx immediately takes control of the situation. “How can we be of assistance to you, Luna Mindy?” His voice is calm and collected as he speaks. “I wish to have a conversation with my daughter in private.” She demands. I can feel the tension shift within the room as Onyx tries to control his anger. I growl at my mother for her tone, warning her that she is no longer in her territory, nor do her words mean anything here. “Shift and speak to me like a civilized wolf.” She demands angrily.Brett and Matt hastily enter the cabin and flank Onyx. “There will be no need for that; I am here for my daughter and my daughter only. This is family business, and you are all permitted to leave.” She tries to demand. Brett and Matt look to Onyx for further instruction, and he nods to the opposite side of the room. I recognize the orders quickly enough, and they are to stand guard and watch her. She will not leave this room or venture into another p