Alpha Avery The drive back to Crescent Moon is long with an awkward silence among my mom, brother and me. Mom knows I have been waiting for her to tell me the whole truth of when dad died, but she has yet to make the first move. I really don’t want to order her to tell me but I will if I have to. Both Mason and I deserve to know. “So are we just going to continue to ignore each other or are you finally going to tell me and Mason about dad?” Mom sighs, but refuses to meet my gaze. “Your father thought he was doing what was best at the time. The Riveria’s had a daughter that was born cursed with the blood red wolf.” “You mean that story you told us when we were kids?” “Wait, it’s true,” says Mason. “Yes, your great great great uncle, Henri Lavigne, died due to his mate being the blood red wolf.” “How did he die,” asks Mason. “No one knows but it is certain that it is the blood red wolf’s fault.” “So you’re telling me dad risked his life for a cursed wolf?” I can’t believe dad
Alpha Avery The next day I am awakened early by border portal. I rush out the door and head to their location. Something about two she-wolves in distress, seeking sanctuary. When I arrive I am shocked at the two girls appearance. They have refused to shift, but even in their wolf forms I can tell they very thin like they have been starved. I order my men to back up and give them space. “Grab me some tee-shirts for them.” “Yes, Alpha.” “We are not going to hurt you. Please shift so I can speak with you.” I can see the girls hesitate as one of them begins to shift while the other whimpers at her. I toss the blonde the tee shirt for her to put on. “Please don’t send us back, we'd rather you kill us than send us back.” “Back to where?” “Red Moon.” “Were you two slaves?” “Yes Alpha.” The poor girl has tears in eyes and such fear. She is taking in her surroundings and I can tell she is preparing to book it if necessary. “You are in Crescent Moon. We are the first pack to have ab
Alpha Avery The next morning I get up extra early to spar with my brother. He’s two years younger than me and inherited mom’s brown eyes, but we both have dad’s thick brown hair. I have dad’s blue eyes. I can tell he’s been training hard while I’ve been gone since he’s holding his own against me quite well. “Stop dropping your left arm. It leaves you open.” I take advantage of his weakness and hit him a few times in the ribs before wrestling him down to the ground. He quickly taps out. “Alright, alright. You’ve proved your point. I still have a long way to go.” I chuckle at him and lend him a hand up. “I’m the Alpha, I’m suppose to be able to beat you.” “So you really are going to let a slave pack throw you a birthday party?” “Yep, you and our strongest warriors are coming too. I am going to make him give me that slave girl, Haley, as a birthday gift. We will get some much needed intel while we are there too.” “Alright. I’ll debrief the warriors, you have fun with your phone
Alpha Avery Thursday finally arrives and I have everything in place for Damon to run things while I’m gone. I’m super happy Max agreed to live with Damon and his mate, Jasmine. I know they’ve been trying for pups but have been unsuccessful. I load up my suitcase into the SUV along with Mason. I look over and he is pleading for help as our mother is crying, refusing to let him go. I chuckle as I get her to hug me and he takes off, jumping into the car. “I hate when you do this you know that right?” “I know mom. We will be back hopefully with the girl Ashley and Samantha talked about. How about you get some clothes for this girl and prepare for her arrival while we are gone?” “Excellent idea. She’ll be thin I’m sure and probably starving….” Mom walks away muttering to herself about everything she needs to do to prepare for this girls arrival. It keeps her busy long enough for us to finally drive away. Red Moon borders with Red Creek, Alpha Bryce’s pack. I’m glad we became friends at
Haley I can’t believe I woke up sick on the day Alpha Avery is suppose to arrive. Alpha Jake is going to be angry at me. I know I am burning up but my body is shivering like I am at the top of Mount Everest. If I had a wolf, this wouldn't have happened. A male wolf slave, Nick, checks on me. “Haley you are late for your chores. Oh dear goddess.” Nick rushes to my side and gets a rag wet, placing it on my head. It feels heavenly. “I’m sorry Nick. I couldn’t get out of bed.” “As you shouldn’t. The guys and I will pick up the slack. Maybe he won’t notice your missing.” “He specifically said I am to attend to all of Alpha Avery’s needs. He’s going to notice.” “Well let’s try and break this fever before Alpha Avery arrives. Maybe you will be well enough by then.” Nick leaves to inform the other slaves of my condition and they all agree to help with my chores I typically attend to. Nick returns with a bucket of ice and carefully places it in bags, setting them all over my body. “Ah!
Alpha Avery I wake to a loud, piercing scream that echos throughout the house. It’s an awful scream that tells me someone is in pain. I jump out of bed and head for my door but one of my warriors mind links, stopping me in my tracks. “It’s Haley, Alpha. I found her,” says Justin. “What is going on?” “Alpha Jake is torturing her. He is angry she got sick it sounds like.” “Damn it, we can’t reveal our mission. When he leaves, give her something to help her heal faster. From what those she-wolves said she doesn't have a wolf to heal her.” “Yes, Alpha.” “I want a report at five in the morning before the sparring session.” “Yes, Alpha.” I cut the mind link and begrudgingly get back in bed. I want to rip out Alpha Jake’s throat but I can’t put my pack members in unnecessary danger. I hope she is not too injured. The next morning I wake up to a light knock on my door. My warriors and brother file in. “So what happened?” “He burned her with a silver knife Alpha. I was able to use t
Alpha Avery I turn around and finally lay eyes on my beautiful mate. Her eyes are sunken in and her cheek bones are prominent. Her hair is dull but I can tell with some proper care it’ll be a beautiful chocolate brown. Those greenish, hazel eyes stand out against her gorgeous olive toned skin. My heart breaks at the sight of her burns and how thin she is, thinner than Ashley and Samantha. She is in a simple black cocktail dress, carrying a tray of o’dourves that appears to be heavy for her weak arms. I can tell she is in pain from the way she moves and it’s not from the burns. Her eyes hold a sadness to them. I casually walk closer to her and sniff her. I can smell blood. “Now can we kill him! He hurt our Luna.” “We will not get cocky and put our wolves and Luna in danger.” Spartan huffs at me and recedes to the far corner of my mind but close enough to hear what’s going on. “Excuse me miss, can you show me the way to the restroom.” I am hoping she doesn’t know who I am yet. “Of
Alpha Avery “Alpha Avery what is the meaning of this. Tell your brother to back down. She is my pack member and mine to tend to.” “Actually Alpha Jake, wolf law states it is up to her mate to tend to her.” “She has no mate.” “Actually she does, me.” “That’s not possible. You can’t take her from me, she’s mine!” “Yours? She is not your mate. The moon goddess did not bless you with this woman. I am taking her home with me now.” Suddenly several wolves shift and surround us making my warriors and Mason also shift, surrounding their Luna for protection. A wolf lunges at my warriors, but they quickly take him out. The rest freeze, waiting for orders. “I would think twice before picking a fight with me Jake.” I purposely left out his title. I know it hits his ego. Only friends and family drop the titles. “Alpha Avery, you are on my territory. Don’t come threatening me.” “Actually Jake, your territory is surrounded by my pack and Alpha Bryce’s pack. They are prepared to attack shoul