Bryan didn't want to be here, didn't want to do this, hold a meeting with a bastard, which a bunch of mindflayers telling him what to do. When they could just go outside, turn wolf and settle their disputes.
But that would be too violent and irrational, according to the mediators. As if we weren't primal creatures. What they were concerned about was the humans who are terrified of us. They could get involved and hurt.So meetings were set by mediators who handle disputes between shifters pack, by giving months of reconsideration before the two packs could rip out their throats. If the packs can't come to a resolution, they're free to attack each other packs and are to settle their shits once and for all, no postponing.Today was the final meeting with the troublemaker that wanted his pack for his, and Bryan was just itching to take his throat out.“So, do you want to concede and accept to be integrated into Logan pack?”“Should that even be a question?” Bryan retorted.Logan wanted his pack, with him being the alpha. He had been doing it to the other pack. Killing off their alpha and assimilating them. But was Bryan was a pushover. He could have challenged him in a one-on-one fight for the pack, but he obviously wasn't confident in his victory, so Logan resorted to the mediator means.Which required waiting months for reconsideration. The challenger could withdraw his challenge during this time, and the challenged could give in to the challenger.But Bryan wasn't going to give up.He had started this pack out of nothing, fighting his way out of literal ashes, to create a place he could call home, and now someone wanted to steal it. Yeah, screw that.“I need a verbal answer, do you accept Logan's demands” the mediator asked once again, in a reprimanding tone, but Bryan gave him a look before saying slowly.“Fuck. No.”The mediator was displeased but said nothing.“Don't be vulgar Bryan, they're only doing their job,” Logan said, but Bryan only glared at him…“You keep your fucking mouth,” Bryan said, and Logan's enforcers growled pissed at Bryan's disrespectful toneBut his enforcers couldn't be outdone, showing their disapproval as well, and the whole meeting room echoed with animalistic growling.Powerful vibes choking the room, not an ideal place for a submissive to be in. Luckily, no one from either side was a submissive.The mediators were immune to the vibes to some extent. How could they with what the job called for?Nevertheless, it was hard for the most of them to breathe. After all, these two were powerful alphas in their own right.Besides, it was all a show to intimidate one another. No real action was going to take.“Then in the next two months you guys are free to settle your disputes, just do it according to the rules,” The mediator said closing. The rules being keeping the battle on pack territory so as not to drag each, and killing each other until one side gives up.“Sure thing, Bryan said and then stood to his feet, his enforcers' follower.”“Leaving so soon, at least give me a moment to convince you.” Logan said, but Bryan snorted.“See you in two months, and try not to die before then, as I'd love to take your life with my hands,” Bryan said as he walked away, and Logan's grin turned into a scowl.*Back in the pack.Bryan slowly sipped a cup of coffee acting oblivious to the questioning gaze of his pack members were giving him, especially his beta, Jeremy. Yeah, that one was hard to ignore.“What?”“What are we going to do?”“About Logan? Don't worry, we can handle him,”“It’s not him am worried about. It's the dozen of alliance behind him. I heard he's even affiliated with the jackals,”“Fucking Jackals!” Cherry cursed, she was the only female enforcer in the group and didn't exactly have a good history with the bunch. No one whoever comes in contact with them, those. Everyone hated them as they were all over the place like flies. They got involved in illegal activities like drugs, smuggling, kidnapping…and all kinds of immorality.Which made them, the major reason why humans dislike and are afraid of shifters.“It's just silly rumors don't worry about it,” Bryan dismissed it, but Chris chimed in.“On Bryan it's not. I have confirmed recently he's making moves with the jackal recently. He intends to ally,”“Wow, what with the mood, are we really going to war?” Theo said, walking into the room with a grin.“Why are you scared?”“No I'm just worried the females with cry too much as the loss of such handsomeness,” Theo said and everyone one in the room cringed“Look, I don't see what the problem is, we can take them?” Cherry said.“Exactly, numbers don't matter,” Bryan added.“Yes it does,” Chris said“Thank God I'm not the only one who understands,” Jeremy said to Chris. He considered the rest of them, crazy. His alpha included.“You don't expect me to bow to Logan just because he got some jackal backup now, do you?”“Of course not, what am saying is maybe we should consider seeking alliances of our own.” Jeremy replied, giving him a look, and immediately Bryan knew where he was going.“You and Amaya what is going on?” Jeremy asked directly and Bryan held his forehead.‘I fucking knew he was going to bring this up.’“Nothing is going on,” Bryan said, wrapping his arms together.“So you two are just having sex, then?” Cherry asked and Bryan gave her a look.“What? No shame in admitting it. It's biological. She's a sexy woman, and you are single with a lot of stress to let out. I completely understand you, my man.” Theo said giving Bryan a light punch, but only met a glare.“I'm sorry alpha, forgive my transgressions,” Theo grinned, raising both hands in mock surrender.Bryan shook his head and explained. “It was a one-night stand nothing else. There's nothing going on between me and her. She just expects us to be more, despite telling her before I touched her. Since we're in talks with her father about an alliance. She used that to come here under the excuse of fostering bonds, getting to know the pack. But what she really wants is for us to be mates, which would prompt father to grant the alliance*”“That's true. If you two you know become mates, it'll mean an alliance for us. More chance at winning the upcoming fight. How about it?" Jeremy asked.“You want me to take Amaya as my mate?” Bryan asked in disbelief. And he thought his Beta was shrewd.“Why you don't like her?” Jeremy said, giving him an accusatory look. “The moans I heard the other day say otherwise,”“You slept with her after she got here?” Cherry asked in surprise.“Uhm Yeah?”“It's over, it's all over. You've given her hope, she'll cling to you until the end,” Cherry said.“Eey... You can't blame him. As a man right, sometimes you get horny and a hot lady is there, looking sizzling, so delicious much, so you want to have a taste of that juicy--”“Shut up Theo!” Bryan yelled, but Theo simply chuckled.“Guess, it's your fault she's still hanging around, she thinks you'll change and accept her, and you sleeping with her is like a promise,” Chris added.“No…no this is more of me and Jeremy's fault," Bryan said, pointing at Jeremy who looked befuddled.“Excuse me?!”“Weren't you were the one who advised me to let her stay, saying it could help foster a relationship with her father?”“Well, I’m not the one banging her.”“True that,” Cherry supported“She's probably just attached to your dick. Mistaking it for love. Not that there's any much difference between the two.”“Dude, just stop talking?” Cheesy scolded.“What? I got opinions too," Theo replied, and Cherry raised her middle finger. “That's what I think about your opinion,”“You think of a dick anytime I speak?” Theo asked in disbelief and Cherry's mouth shot open, “Yep, he's hopeless,”The rest ignored the two and continued their conversation.“She’s become attached to you and that could be a problem, especially since you don't even want her,” Chris said.“No, it's already a problem. She treats the females in the pack like a rival. Stupidly, even my mate isn't exempt,” Jeremy chuckled.“Cherry is her number one suspect. Thinks you two were once a thing,” Theo said.“Pfft!” Bryan almost choked on his coffee, and that earned everyone laughter.That caught him off guard. He couldn't imagine a relationship with Cherry. She was like a brother to him. Yeah, that's correct. Cherry was a tomboy, which was not what he was attracted too.The thought of them ever being a thing had never even once crossed his mind. He glanced at Cherry, who raised her chin, giving him a threatening look, as if warning him not to imagine it.He was thinking it alright, and it looked unrealistic as hell, almost haunting.“Yeah, so in conclusion, Amaya needs to leave,” Bryan said“It's also saying goodbye to the alliance," Jeremy added.“They’re other packs, there should be some willing to stand against Logan. Find them and start making contact with them." Bryan replied.“Alright,” Jeremy said, rising to his feet, head to work, no time-wasting. “But just so you know, it's going to be difficult to convince Amaya to leave, everyone makes it obvious she isn't welcomed, but she still stays. She's a persistent one, that's for sure.”“I'll handle it.” Bryan said, though, he had no idea how to do that.Should he just tell her to get out? ‘No, too brash.’ Make it clear he had no intention of taking her as a mate or having any relationship with her whatsoever? No, he did that initially, but she was still hanging around.Bryan sighed. Relationships were complicated. He didn't understand it, so he didn't chase it. Only ever pursuing women for sex, nothing else.“That aside, why don't we hold a barbecue tomorrow. Use it to reduce tension as it seems to be mounting among the members. We could also use it to announce our plans.” Jeremy said.“Oh, great idea,” Bryan nodded. Though Jeremy was a pain in the ass, he was a good beta.“Yes, finally," Amaya said excitedly. “I’ve been craving good meat,”“Why didn't you tell me. I have one inside my pants. Though, good isn't what I'll use to describe it, more like a work of art,” Theo said and everyone in the room groaned.“Hey Theo, I told you to stop with the cheesy line. Do you seriously wanna die?” Cherry frowned.“Well, I'll let you kill me if you let me drill you," Theo said with a wink.“Motherfucker!” Cherry rose to her feet to pounce on his, but Chris held her back and Theo hid behind Logan, laughing like a mad manBryan shook his head, at his enforcers. What a bunch. They were playful, cheerful and never withheld their thought despite the power he had, and he loved them for it. They were his family, and he was going to protect them, no matter the threat.Katie checked that all of her weapons were ready and set, before she decided to head out. She put on a ring and took her jacket before walking out of the room. The floorboard creaked as she sauntered out of her house, her feet leaving a print on the dusty ground. The place was an old hideout she used in the past, and she didn't think she would use it again. Outside, she took in a deep breath, inhaling of the powerful aroma of wisteria around her log house. It would have been a good day to go for a run in her wolf form, but she had a mission to do and this might be her only chance.She took out a photograph to examine the man she needed to find. One could feel his charisma from just his picture, and there was something about his glittering eyes, that gave her cold goosebumps. He was simply the alpha of a pack of 20 wolves feared, dreaded but also respected. Rumor has it he killed his entire pack, including his father, at the age of 15. He went around challenging packs and his followe
Bryan Conner spotted someone watching him, it was quite a distance, but his wolf could sense danger from a mile away. This was of the unique traits, he was blessed with, by the moon goddess, another one was his insane vision, and with it, he was able to pinpoint the position the assassin was in.But all of a sudden, a bullet whistled past his ear, barely missing his head. Bryan's heart skipped a beat as he turned to see where or who the bullet had hit. He let out a sigh of relief when he saw that, it struck the pavement and not one of his pack members.“An attack,” Jeremy shouted as he jumped to his feet in alert, along with the rest of the pack. Bryan turned to the direction the assassin was and saw the person had began to run. “Yeah, there's no way you're escaping. ” Immediately Bryan shifted, his clothes ripped to shreds and his muscles bulged, twisted, his bones rearranging until he was on all fours.Bryan's fur was a mix of blue and white and its eyes silver, which gave off the
“I'll rip your tongue out, son of a bitch.” Katie growled, but he only reacted by pressing his body even harder against her, which only fueled her need. Her own body was betraying her.“Who the hell are you?” he growled, his voice piercing her skin, giving her goosebumps. He was so close to her that she stared right into her silvery eyes, which were swirling with power; this wasn't normal, even for werewolves; eyes weren't meant to do that. He wasn't your average werewolf, she realized that, he had managed to spot her from a long distance, and his delicious scent, that had her wolf swooning, which was unusual. She shouldn't have missed that shot, and she should have investigated her target more thoroughly; now, she has been caught, and no alpha would let anyone who attacked their pack live.“Answer me?” he yelled, and she growled back instinctively, almost biting at his lips. It was a natural, instinctive reaction, after all, she was a dominant female.“I don't have to answer to you,
Bryan's pack arrived, and they were surprised to see their alpha on his knees coughing, but one sniff of the air told them what had happened.Wolfsbane! Their desire to hunt down the assassin increased. The poison was commonly used by humans, and it was the bane of all shifters."What are you waiting for?" growled Jeremy, "Go get her!"The pack chased after her, running even faster. Jeremy knelt next to Bryan, who was sitting on the ground."What in the world happened?""Well, she happened, got the jump on me." He coughed into his hand and on it was blood."You've been poisoned, we need to get you to Selena as soon as possible," Jeremy said attempting to help Bryan up but he refused."No, just let me stay here for a while as my punishment for letting her go."Jeremy sighed deeply, and despite his unwilling expression, he didn't argue with his Alpha and only sat on the ground in front of him.For a while, there was silence before Jeremy finally spoke."So it was a she?" Jeremy pointe
Katie stumbled through the forest, her steps heavy and unsteady. She clutched a stolen gray coat tightly around herself, trying to stave off the cold that had penetrated her body. As soon as she had got out of the water, she swiped a coat from some humans camping close and had intended to use it to cover her nakedness, but now it was serving as a source of warmth only, as it offered close to no reliefWerewolves catching a cold wasn't exactly normal, as they had great immune systems thanks to their regenerative properties. But she was poisoned, and it was messing with her entire body system, if she didn't quickly get the antidote, then it was only a matter of time before her regeneration fell behind, unable to handle the poison, and then her heart stopped.Luckily, she had a cure in the hideout. It didn't make sense to use a poison she didn't have an antidote for. Heck, she should have carried one with her the moment she wore the ring. But she didn't think she'd use it.For some dumb
Bryan after been treated by Selena, was now stood in his bedroom. He took off the jacket his beta had given him, revealing his ripped body. He ran his hand over the numerous scars on his chest, gotten from countless battles he had fought. Each one It made him feel proud as they like a remembrance of the journey he had taken to become an alpha of his pack, but he stopped to look at a particularly huge one on his chest; his hand lingered. This he got on the day he lost everything, his father, his mum, his friend, his home.There was no doubt had countless enemies based on the journey he took, but none of them could have sent an assassin, as they were all dead. Bryan was never one to spare his enemies, which is why sparing an assassin didn't make sense. He knew she was sent by someone, and his main suspect was Logan. So he probably felt it wouldn't do much to kill her, right…wrong. He just couldn't justify his foolishness. Even now when he thought of her, his nether region couldn't h
Katie's eyes shot open, and she stared mindlessly at the ceiling for a couple of seconds before muttering, "I survived." She tried to sit up, but her body refused, punishing her dearly with full-body pain for attempting to move a muscle. Her body still hadn't fully healed, but she could tell the antidote was working—mostly because she was still alive. It was a good thing she had decided to get a cure for the poison, or else she would have been on a trip to hell. She hadn't expected to use it like this, being forced to poison both herself and her target. And it was damn expensive too. "That bastard," Katie cursed, remembering Bryan. She could see why there were rumors about him being difficult to kill. He was domineering. Katie regretted not being able to end things when she had the chance. If only she hadn't missed. She had hesitated to shoot him at the last moment like an idiot and got caught up. He could have killed her easily, but for some reason, he didn't, which gave h
“It's just...I need your help." "You called me because you need my help?" Michael asked as if finding it odd. She could sense an underlying tone of annoyance in his voice. She knew her request wasn't fair, and he had every right to be mad, but she had no choice. "You left without saying a word, despite our relationship, despite how you knew I felt about you. For so long. Yet you call me now asking for help." "Michael..." "How could you be so cruel?!" Michael lashed out. "Do you seriously not know how worried I was? I thought you were dead, but I guess not. You're totally fine—fine enough to call me at your leisure and ask for help." "Michael, I'm sorry, I really am, but you're the only one I can turn to." "I don't care!" Micheal spat. "Maybe you shouldn't have treated me like filth, then I might have given a damn." Katie could sense he was going to hang up, so she quickly said, "It's about Peter." Michael didn't hang up. He knew Peter, and they were close, like brother
“It's just...I need your help." "You called me because you need my help?" Michael asked as if finding it odd. She could sense an underlying tone of annoyance in his voice. She knew her request wasn't fair, and he had every right to be mad, but she had no choice. "You left without saying a word, despite our relationship, despite how you knew I felt about you. For so long. Yet you call me now asking for help." "Michael..." "How could you be so cruel?!" Michael lashed out. "Do you seriously not know how worried I was? I thought you were dead, but I guess not. You're totally fine—fine enough to call me at your leisure and ask for help." "Michael, I'm sorry, I really am, but you're the only one I can turn to." "I don't care!" Micheal spat. "Maybe you shouldn't have treated me like filth, then I might have given a damn." Katie could sense he was going to hang up, so she quickly said, "It's about Peter." Michael didn't hang up. He knew Peter, and they were close, like brother
Katie's eyes shot open, and she stared mindlessly at the ceiling for a couple of seconds before muttering, "I survived." She tried to sit up, but her body refused, punishing her dearly with full-body pain for attempting to move a muscle. Her body still hadn't fully healed, but she could tell the antidote was working—mostly because she was still alive. It was a good thing she had decided to get a cure for the poison, or else she would have been on a trip to hell. She hadn't expected to use it like this, being forced to poison both herself and her target. And it was damn expensive too. "That bastard," Katie cursed, remembering Bryan. She could see why there were rumors about him being difficult to kill. He was domineering. Katie regretted not being able to end things when she had the chance. If only she hadn't missed. She had hesitated to shoot him at the last moment like an idiot and got caught up. He could have killed her easily, but for some reason, he didn't, which gave h
Bryan after been treated by Selena, was now stood in his bedroom. He took off the jacket his beta had given him, revealing his ripped body. He ran his hand over the numerous scars on his chest, gotten from countless battles he had fought. Each one It made him feel proud as they like a remembrance of the journey he had taken to become an alpha of his pack, but he stopped to look at a particularly huge one on his chest; his hand lingered. This he got on the day he lost everything, his father, his mum, his friend, his home.There was no doubt had countless enemies based on the journey he took, but none of them could have sent an assassin, as they were all dead. Bryan was never one to spare his enemies, which is why sparing an assassin didn't make sense. He knew she was sent by someone, and his main suspect was Logan. So he probably felt it wouldn't do much to kill her, right…wrong. He just couldn't justify his foolishness. Even now when he thought of her, his nether region couldn't h
Katie stumbled through the forest, her steps heavy and unsteady. She clutched a stolen gray coat tightly around herself, trying to stave off the cold that had penetrated her body. As soon as she had got out of the water, she swiped a coat from some humans camping close and had intended to use it to cover her nakedness, but now it was serving as a source of warmth only, as it offered close to no reliefWerewolves catching a cold wasn't exactly normal, as they had great immune systems thanks to their regenerative properties. But she was poisoned, and it was messing with her entire body system, if she didn't quickly get the antidote, then it was only a matter of time before her regeneration fell behind, unable to handle the poison, and then her heart stopped.Luckily, she had a cure in the hideout. It didn't make sense to use a poison she didn't have an antidote for. Heck, she should have carried one with her the moment she wore the ring. But she didn't think she'd use it.For some dumb
Bryan's pack arrived, and they were surprised to see their alpha on his knees coughing, but one sniff of the air told them what had happened.Wolfsbane! Their desire to hunt down the assassin increased. The poison was commonly used by humans, and it was the bane of all shifters."What are you waiting for?" growled Jeremy, "Go get her!"The pack chased after her, running even faster. Jeremy knelt next to Bryan, who was sitting on the ground."What in the world happened?""Well, she happened, got the jump on me." He coughed into his hand and on it was blood."You've been poisoned, we need to get you to Selena as soon as possible," Jeremy said attempting to help Bryan up but he refused."No, just let me stay here for a while as my punishment for letting her go."Jeremy sighed deeply, and despite his unwilling expression, he didn't argue with his Alpha and only sat on the ground in front of him.For a while, there was silence before Jeremy finally spoke."So it was a she?" Jeremy pointe
“I'll rip your tongue out, son of a bitch.” Katie growled, but he only reacted by pressing his body even harder against her, which only fueled her need. Her own body was betraying her.“Who the hell are you?” he growled, his voice piercing her skin, giving her goosebumps. He was so close to her that she stared right into her silvery eyes, which were swirling with power; this wasn't normal, even for werewolves; eyes weren't meant to do that. He wasn't your average werewolf, she realized that, he had managed to spot her from a long distance, and his delicious scent, that had her wolf swooning, which was unusual. She shouldn't have missed that shot, and she should have investigated her target more thoroughly; now, she has been caught, and no alpha would let anyone who attacked their pack live.“Answer me?” he yelled, and she growled back instinctively, almost biting at his lips. It was a natural, instinctive reaction, after all, she was a dominant female.“I don't have to answer to you,
Bryan Conner spotted someone watching him, it was quite a distance, but his wolf could sense danger from a mile away. This was of the unique traits, he was blessed with, by the moon goddess, another one was his insane vision, and with it, he was able to pinpoint the position the assassin was in.But all of a sudden, a bullet whistled past his ear, barely missing his head. Bryan's heart skipped a beat as he turned to see where or who the bullet had hit. He let out a sigh of relief when he saw that, it struck the pavement and not one of his pack members.“An attack,” Jeremy shouted as he jumped to his feet in alert, along with the rest of the pack. Bryan turned to the direction the assassin was and saw the person had began to run. “Yeah, there's no way you're escaping. ” Immediately Bryan shifted, his clothes ripped to shreds and his muscles bulged, twisted, his bones rearranging until he was on all fours.Bryan's fur was a mix of blue and white and its eyes silver, which gave off the
Katie checked that all of her weapons were ready and set, before she decided to head out. She put on a ring and took her jacket before walking out of the room. The floorboard creaked as she sauntered out of her house, her feet leaving a print on the dusty ground. The place was an old hideout she used in the past, and she didn't think she would use it again. Outside, she took in a deep breath, inhaling of the powerful aroma of wisteria around her log house. It would have been a good day to go for a run in her wolf form, but she had a mission to do and this might be her only chance.She took out a photograph to examine the man she needed to find. One could feel his charisma from just his picture, and there was something about his glittering eyes, that gave her cold goosebumps. He was simply the alpha of a pack of 20 wolves feared, dreaded but also respected. Rumor has it he killed his entire pack, including his father, at the age of 15. He went around challenging packs and his followe
Bryan didn't want to be here, didn't want to do this, hold a meeting with a bastard, which a bunch of mindflayers telling him what to do. When they could just go outside, turn wolf and settle their disputes.But that would be too violent and irrational, according to the mediators. As if we weren't primal creatures. What they were concerned about was the humans who are terrified of us. They could get involved and hurt.So meetings were set by mediators who handle disputes between shifters pack, by giving months of reconsideration before the two packs could rip out their throats. If the packs can't come to a resolution, they're free to attack each other packs and are to settle their shits once and for all, no postponing.Today was the final meeting with the troublemaker that wanted his pack for his, and Bryan was just itching to take his throat out.“So, do you want to concede and accept to be integrated into Logan pack?”“Should that even be a question?” Bryan retorted. Logan wanted h