A week later and I was disembarking a plane in an airport in North Carolina. It was beautiful, in a way, how little things had actually changed in six years.The flight had been uneventful, thankfully. I've had the aircraft I boarded lose an engine in mid air once, and the anxiety that had filled me wasn't something I wanted to experience again. It did not help that I had a seat by the window and had a close view of the wing burning.I shook off the memory, stretched out my arms and took breath. I shook off the memory, stretched out my arms and took a deep breath. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled my nose as I stepped off the plane and headed towards the airport's baggage claim.I had just landed after a long and somehow exhausting flight - even though all I did was sit -, and all I could think about was getting to the hotel that had been booked for me and taking a much-needed shower. The airport was filled with the sound of footsteps and voices reverberating through the spac
Lin's Pov."Hey Leon, do you know how to tie a four-in-hand knot on a tie?" I asked, holding up my blue silk tie.It was a chilly morning, and the very last thing I wanted to do was take a step out of the pack house. Unfortunately, there was a meeting I had to get to, and as much as I would like to, postponing it would only be detrimental to me. "Of course, I do, Alpha. I learned how to do it when I was six," he replied with a grin.Leon was the Beta of the Trinity pack and my right hand man. We've been friends for over a decade and he's always been there for me. He was also the only one between the two of us that could knot a tie properly, and with how many times I had to wear one, you better believe I cherish him."I'm sure you did," I said, my tone deadpan. "Now put those fingers to use and knot this shit."I threw the tie at him and he snatched it out of the air and his fingers began to work their magic."So, Lin, you going to see the lawyer today right?" Leon asked as he worked.
Leon and I did not head back to the pack estate right away since it was in a fairly secluded area, and we still had things to take care of here in the city. So after we parted from Miss Meghan, we ended up driving all around, visiting the people that needed visiting, and talking to the packs that needed talking to. All in all a very uninteresting day, if a bit broody for me. You see, the weather was dark, with gray clouds hanging low, and Meghan had reminded me all too much about that day we met six years ago, and by extension, Ashley. Do not get me wrong, I have gotten over Ash’s death, but the weather and everything else just provided this ambient mood to brood and think. It also did not help my ‘thinking’ that the wolf in me had all but squealed madly when she and I shook hands as goodbye. No, let’s not mention that part. Or even think about it. At all. It is due to the many things we had to see to personally in the city that Leon and I ended up heading back to Trinity pack at n
I had to act quickly before we became vulnerable again. With quick thinking, I decided that the only way to take them down was to flank them. It was risky, but it was our only option. “Leon, we need to go on the offensive now. I need you to go at them from the right. Distract them with a shot and get their attention. I’ll come from the other side, and hopefully get the remaining two in the confusion,” I whispered. Leon looked at me, incredulous. “Lin, are you serious? That’s crazy! That is in no way a full fledged plan.” “I know, but it is the only way. Trust me in this.” Leon nodded reluctantly and ran in the direction of the building, while I ran around to the other side, using the other buildings as cover. Once I got into position, I heard Leon yelling as he let a shot off. One of the men cried out and crumpled to the floor. The remaining two were distracted and had turned their attention towards Leon, providing me with the perfect opportunity to take them down. I could see t
I could see its muscles tensing as it lunged at me, I moved only slightly, his weight smashing into me by the side, knocking us both against the car as we fell to the ground. We rolled, claws and teeth tearing at each other’s flesh as I struggled to gain the upper hand. I managed to pin it down, baring my teeth and digging my nails into its underarm as I got ready to break a few rips around there.Before I could pull at it, another huge black wolf slam into me from the side, authority oozing over it as it stood circling me on the ground. I had no doubt he was their leader as I was back on my feet faster than a jet, the exploding pain shooting across my shoulder increasing by the second.Another smaller wolf came approaching making them two. My anger reached new heights as my wolf rages on but before I could react, Leon was already attacking the new one that had joined the fight, tearing the wolf a few new holes with savage glee. The wolves were no match for me and Leon we both sava
As I stepped out of my car, I let out a deep breath, not exactly sure how I had survived that car drive with Meghan without grabbing hold of her hand just like my wolf wanted.My wolf Silas seem to be pretty reel up just sitting so close to her while inhaling her scent deep into our lungs.I tried to distract myself as soon as I got out of the car, I shrugged off some tensed muscles, the warm sun shinning down on me, casting a bright glow over the hills and prairies that lay before me. In front of me was a landscape of lush greenery, teeming with wildlife, and punctuated with craggy rock formations. Somewhere in the woods surrounding us was the border between my pack, Trinity, and Zuma, one of the largest wolf packs in the region and the subject of the upcoming court case that I was preparing for. The details of the case were complex, but essentially it boiled down to a dispute between my pack and the neighboring Zuma pack – no, not a dispute, rather, escalating hostilities. After t
Lin’s POVIt was at what had to be the worst moment - or certainly close enough - that we spotted him – the alpha of the Zuma pack, Zack Evans was prowling around in our territory. He was pacing back and forth, making it clear that he wasn't there for a friendly visit. My hackles rose as I watched him, and I could feel the anger starting to build up inside me.I approached him, ready to confront him and make it clear that he and his pack members was not welcome here, not in my land or whatever reasons that seem interesting to them. But Zack wasn't one to back down easily. He turned to face me, a sly smile on his lips."Well, well, well," he drawled. "If it isn't alpha Lin. What brings you out here on this fine day?"I knew exactly what he was up to. He was trying to provoke me, to get me all riled up enough to make a mistake. But I refused to give him the satisfaction."I am here to ensure our borders are secure, and keep scum like you out," I said, keeping my tone even. "Now, What a
Meghan POV.Lin narrowed his eyes at me, and I braced myself for the worst. But instead of lashing out, he seemed to deflate. "Fine, I guess I'll just have to take your word for it then.""Thank you," I said, and then feeling like that wasn't enough, added; "if it makes you feel any better, Zack and I absolutely hate each other as much as you do so I am looking forward to taking him down a notch in court."Lin smiled. A beautiful thing that reached his eyes and made them sparkle and causing my heart to skip a beat."The enemy of my enemy is a friend, I guess," he said."Yeah, you can take it like that. Oh, by the way, we need to have a talk when we get back to the pack.""More legal stuff?""Court related, yes. Also to get some signed witness accounts from your pack members."Lin nodded, and with that, we resumed our drive back to the pack, both lost in our own thoughts. I couldn't help but wonder what would happen next. Would Zack come after us again, now that we'd made our presence