Dahlia POV.Walking back into the arena, the area is filled with chatter, and I swear I heard a few alphas placing bets. Cheeky fuckers!I stand in the middle of the arena, waiting for my opponent. When he enters the arena, I watch him as he smirks at me, all cocky. He is wearing shorts and is bare-chested. I look at Mal in the stands and he is looking at me. He mouths I love you and I mouth it back.I turn and look for Silas’s luna but I don’t see her. Where is she?“You won’t find her. I sent her home.” He says as he comes up to me. I look back at him and he smiles sadly at me. Is he having second thoughts about this?“For what it’s worth, Dahlia, I know you aren’t ready for this responsibility.” He says, and I scoff at him and move away from him.“You seem to forget Silas. I have the advantage over you. I am immortal, so this is pointless. I will give you an out this time. So, for the last time, are you sure you want to die here today?” I say over my shoulder and he shakes his head
Dahlia POV.It has been six years since I was crowned Alpha of Alpha’s. Not much has changed, though. I have dealt with a few disputes within other packs which were resolved quickly. Venom Fang and Nightshade are prospering under the rule of Malachi and I.Mom and dad are still around and help out when needed, especially when it comes to date night. They love having the pups. Well, I say pups Harrison is now eleven and Annelise is five. They still have a great relationship but boy do they fight something rotten. I gave Harrison the gift of immortality, much to Mal’s happiness. It was always a worry for us.Celeste was the one who said it was possible, so we both gave him a great gift and so now we never have to fear him dying when he is older.The thought of losing him didn’t sit right with us, especially when his sister and father are now immortals.Harrison is still very protective of her, though, and it is cute. It is safe to say that both are gamers, and it drives us mad at times.
Dahlia POV.“Wakey, wakey hooman.” I groan, clutching the pillow tighter over my head. The one thing I hate is being woken up in the mornings, especially when I’m hungover to death. I only wish that Celeste, my wolf, would get the damn memo.“Celeste, shut the fuck up!” I moan as she chuckles in my head. Damn wolf!“Na ah, no can do princess, get your ass up. Today’s the day, we will find him. Our mate.” if I didn’t already have a banging headache, I would certainly have one now. She is bouncing on her paws, letting out excited yips and playful barks. “No, we won’t. Or have you forgotten? We don’t have one.” I snap at her as I roll over, pulling the quilt higher, when my hand brushes against something cold. She whimpers.“Of course we do. Now we are 21, we will find him. Now, up, up, up shower, shit, brush your teeth and, for fuck’s sake, brush your hair.” I crack my eyes open and remove the quilt. I chuckle, still a little bit drunk, as I find the empty bottle of wolf’s brew.Today
Dahlia POV.My vision blurs with tears when I feel rage, sadness, shock. “Why?” my chest heaving as he gets closer. He reaches for me and I take a step back and he sighs, dropping his hand. He looks at me sadly. But I won’t fall for it.“I asked you a fucking question, Malachi. Why?” I snarl out, wanting his fucking blood.“Dahlia, listen. I’m sorry ok! I was going to tell you. I couldn’t. I’m sorry, my love.” I scoff as I look away, my fists balled and my nails drawing blood.“You knew for a long time. Yet, you ran like a pussy. You refused to look at me, you refused to speak to me. You were my best friend, Mal. But I know it meant shit to you. I can’t do this.” I say as the tears leave my eyes, but I wipe them away angrily. He sighs as he clenches his fists. Even now, he can’t offer me any form of comfort. It’s for the best.“Dahlia, I’m sorry. I never meant to cause you any pain.” I slap him across his face and I glare at him. Celeste wants his head.“You never wanted to cause me
Dahlia POV.We shift back and make my way back to the packhouse. I need to speak to my parents and tell them what I want to do.I can’t let the pack see how much this has hurt me, so I suck it up. Hold my head high, chest out, and strut. This is my pack, my home, and I won’t be made to feel like I don’t belong here.Walking past the wolves who lower their eyes, I ignore them as I continue to walk to the packhouse when I hear a crash and my father’s furious voice. I groan as I take the steps two at a time and jog towards his office. Beta Marcus and his mate Beta Kendra are standing outside his office when I hear another crash. I burst through the door and see my father his hands planted on his desk, his fangs elongated and his green eyes shining. I look around for the danger and see Malachi and Sapphire sitting in front of his desk. I look to the left and see my mom, sitting there looking unimpressed with what is happening in here.“Ok, what the fuck is going on?” I shout as all eyes
Dahlia POV.Back in my room after that odd encounter with the unnamed Alpha. I lay staring at the ceiling as my phone vibrates again. I groan and roll over and grab it off the nightstand and see missed calls and messages from my dad, mom, Malachi, my twin brothers, and other people. I swipe them all away and turn it off.“Celeste, are you awake?” I ask as I roll back onto my back and she hums in acknowledgment.“Who was he?” I ask her as I can’t get his eyes from my head. Those grey-blue eyes seem familiar, but I can’t place them.“Alpha Silas Reynolds. He is the Alpha from the Silver Moon pack. You have seen him before. He is allied with Venom Fang.” She says, and I sit up and think. Oh my goddess, she is right.“We can’t stay here. He will inform father and I don’t want to see him or mom just yet.” I say to her and jump out of bed and gather my things.“Dahlia, stop! You can’t keep running. Just get some sleep and we will have a conversation with him in the morning. He knows who you
Dahlia POV.“You will have your own room and bathroom. You are the only female alpha we have that is entering our training program. We have omegas who will cook and clean. The men you will be training with are the next alpha’s inline to take over their packs, so be warned.” He says as we walk up the driveway to the massive packhouse in front of us.“I thought this was a camp?” I ask, looking up at the imposing building.“The packhouse is the training centre, the camp is behind. You, however, as well as the rest of the future alphas, will be staying here. They share barracks. You won’t be.” He says, and I stop walking.“So I’m being treated differently because I’m a female?” this is stupid, just one more example of the difference between she-wolf and male.“You are the first female alpha to come here since we started this ten years ago. Those men in there will see you as another hole to fuck and play with. The reason we started this was because of your mother.” I look at him, confused
Dahlia POV.After dinner, an omega shows me the way to alpha Reynold’s office and I knock on the door and wait for him to tell me to enter. When he does, I walk in with my head low.“Please, sit down Dahlia.” He says and I take a deep breath and move towards his desk and sit down.“I know things are done differently in Venom Fang, but here you follow the rules. So I will let it slide just once. You are to show respect at all times. I know that may be difficult for you. You have come from the largest pack in the world. So I know you don’t see the need to stand on ceremony. But here I run a tight ship and I hold the reins.” He says, and I look at him. Did he just basically call me spoiled? “Just because I come from the biggest pack doesn’t mean I have been treated like a princess. I have been training my whole life, for a life and a position I didn’t want. So with all due respect, Alpha, you only know what you have read and briefly seen of me. Don’t confuse me with some self entitled l