Chapter 17 Duel

I have never felt more fulfilled and blessed than I do now. Mating with Dominic was the culmination of my life. After so many stormy days, after so much noise and anger, I feel that the sun has started to rise on my street as well. I wish I could say the storm is over.

Today is the first day of the competition between alfas, a competition I honestly don't want to take part in but Athena is at the height of her ecstasy.

Taking Dominic by his hand, we headed to our lodge where all our friends were waiting for us. Liam Kyle hugs me as soon as he sees me and kisses my forehead.

"Are you excited?" he asked me, looking at me with a parental love that I had missed so much.

"No, not because of the competition." I tell him while leaning in Dominic’s arms.

"Then what happened?" he asks, putting a hand on my shoulder and looking at Dominic.

" I just want to be home with all of you and Dominic and… and be just us… ”I tell him slowly.

"Sweetheart," says Liam Kyle, "we're all with you and that's ho