Shadow Valley Pack
“Walker, what does Dallas have on us?” Alpha Leon asks. “I want to know what kind of questions I might get from the King.”
Walker stares at his Alpha, he has been going over it in his mind and has come up with nothing. He thought that he played his cards right, his Alpha who happens to be his closest friend is unaware of his biggest secret and he intends to keep it that way.
“All I can think of is footage from the day she left, but we made sure that it was all deleted. Everything else that happened after that day has been kept a secret from the outside world, your Alpha command took care of that.” Walker finally answers his Alpha and best friend.
Alpha Leon isn’t worried about the trial, he has been through quite a few in his years as the Alpha of Shadow Valley Pack and he knows how to deal with certain questions.
However, he does need to know what kind of q
Dallas’ p.o.v.After letting them grovel a little more I finally told them that they were forgiven, but they better run and hide next time.I am in the main living room with Jesper and Belinda, we are waiting for Marco to return from his last appointment in the infirmary and hopefully also his last time being admitted to the infirmary.“Hello, Dallas.” Danielle says as she approaches our table.“That is Captain Dallas for you. The law states that you have to address a High-ranking member with their title and that means that you will address her as Captain.” Jesper says and for good measure Belinda refers to me as Captain while placing my coffee in front of me.“Captain Dallas, I am hoping that you can clarify a few things for me,” Daniella says while sitting down across the table from me. I meet Daniella's gaze with a blank stare, I didn’t invite her to sit d
Dallas’ p.o.v.I am walking to the library, I am going there to go over everything we have gathered for the trial and to get away from a certain Pack-member who doesn’t seem to understand that she will never be my friend.Daxton and Darius take turns in staying with me, we want to make this bond work and only spending time together will accomplish that. I also like having them around, because they make me feel safe and I have missed that most of my life.I thought I wouldn’t feel comfortable around a man after what Nico did, but Charna was right. They are nothing like Nico, they want this as much as I do and the only reason they aren’t shouting it from the rooftop is their Mother.A problem I hope to resolve soon and I am glad that I sent Joshua out there in his capacity as second in command of a Squad.It will take a few days before Joshua and his team will return with Sage, it will take him a
Daxton’s p.o.v.“The story isn’t publicly known at the request of Princess Dyala, she didn’t want to tear her family apart and refused to go home. The King finally came here and the Alpha told him the truth about the necklace, forcing the King to rethink the appointment of his Son as the King.He hadn’t counted on one thing though, Princess Dyala didn’t want anything to do with her two conniving Brothers and asked her Father to leave the matter in the past.” I tell Dallas.No one knows what happened to the necklace and I hope that someone destroyed the damn thing, because it ruined the life of an innocent woman.“Did she ever return to the Palace?” Dallas asks and I understand her curiosity.“No, she found a connection in a neighboring Pack. She unfortunately died before they had any children, so her bloodline within the Royal family died down.” I answer her.Dallas stares at the painting for a little longer, before she tries to squirm out of my arms.“No, I am not letting go of you. T
Dallas’ p.o.v.“If this is a repeating pattern, you have to go back for months or years even and doing that on your own will take a lot of time. Time we could have spent together to let our bond form, so I called in some help.” She states and I don’t think twice as I kiss her.I asked Daxton to link Preston to get him and Pearl to the library, they need to know that there might be a bigger problem than Pearl thought and Preston needs to give the Squad members permission to dive into our finances.Alpha Preston and Luna Pearl walk into the library and Daxton quickly explains what he found, before he tells them about my thoughts on the issue.“Alpha Preston, each of them are Beta children and know how Pack finances work. It will make it easier to use the resources we have than having to teach someone else what they need to look for.” I say.“Dallas, drop the title.” Pearl growls and I smile at her as I nod my head in acknowledgment.Pearl and Preston take my Squad members with them to t
Dallas’ p.o.v.Lunch was spent on the Alpha floor, no one wanted to see Daniella and there is no doubt in my mind that she would make sure she is close to Daxton to keep an eye on him.Daniella needs to ensure that Daxton doesn’t find a connection, so she will take every opportunity she gets to keep an eye on him and report it to Madeline.I am talking with Pearl about the trial as we walk into the main dining room the next morning and every conversation halts at that moment. I look up to see very angry looks on the faces of my Squad members and I understand immediately that someone has been stirring trouble.“What is going on?” I ask while I walk to the closest table with some of my Squad members.“Sorry, Captain. Jesper told us not to bother you, but he had to take Marco and Belinda to the infirmary.” One of them answers and Charna releases a soft growl.“Someone attacked Marco on the patio and Belinda tried to protect him, getting injured herself.” Someone else adds.“Find out who a
Darius’ p.o.v.Mother is standing to the side of the porch with Daniella, scowling at Dallas, who seems oblivious to it.Her Squad members are paying attention and two of them step behind Mother, but they don’t say or do anything. Both men have their arms folded in front of their chest and I recognize Pablo as one of them, his angry eyes focused on Daniella.“Why did you attack Marco?” Dallas asks Laurence, Lara’s baby Brother.Laurence refuses to answer her and keeps his eyes turned to the treeline, but it seems that we will get a lesson in what a Squad Captain within the territory means for all our Pack-members.Camus pushes forward the moment he senses Charna near the surface and Laurence screams bloody murder when she grabs his neck, lifting him off the ground.“Who asked you to attack Marco?” Dallas asks, her face less than an inch away from his face. Her green eye
Dallas’ p.o.v.Something is pulling at the back of my mind, but I can’t get a hold of it and figure out what it might mean.I do understand that our bond shouldn’t be forming this fast and yet it doesn’t feel wrong, it feels right and I hope that we will be able to complete this bond quickly.“Captain, we have finished going over the books. This is really bad, we need to talk to Alpha Preston.” One of my Squad members says through the mind-link, pulling me from my thoughts on my Mate-bond.“Is your office soundproof, Darius?” I ask and I see his eyes darken, causing me to blush. “Not for that, Old Man.”I swat his chest with minimum force, but then again I am trapped between both my Mates and can’t take a good swing at Darius, even if I wanted to.“There is news on the Pack’s finances and it didn’t sound good.” I
Dallas’ p.o.v.Daxton lowers his head to lock his lips with mine, while Darius lies behind me as his hands roam over my arms. His hands slip under the sheet to continue their way down my body and Daxton deepens the kiss even further, my breathing becomes labored from the kiss and Darius’ hands on my body.I moan the moment Daxton’s hand cups my breast through the sheet and I feel his other hand slide down my arm to my hip. His hand grips my hip to pull me closer to his body, I can feel his raging hard-on press against my belly and he moans the moment it rubs against my body.Their hands on my skin is driving me nuts and I moan into Daxton’s mouth as he pinches one of my nipples, my eyes fly open the moment he says next to my ear, “I can smell that you like what we are doing to you.” I see the lust in Daxton’s eyes and my core starts throbbing harder.Daxton’s hand leaves my hip
King Vaughn’s p.o.v.Two things have been on my mind ever since the trial, one is that damn picture from the broken necklace. It looks so familiar, but I can’t tell you what it is. The other thing is Captain Dallas; there is also something familiar about her.Quinlan has been following me around ever since he turned eighteen. He will take over the Throne from me someday. I even discussed my thoughts with him, but he couldn’t help me to find some answers.Like the rest of my sons, he was impressed with Dallas’ work. She came well-prepared, but after reviewing the case again, we realized that the pictures and footage of the doll and necklace weren’t attached. Everything else was there and for a moment, we thought she accidentally forgot to attach it to the file.My oldest Son, Weston, pointed out that it was never in the file and had been shown from a separate location. According to him, this mean
Darius’ p.o.v.We had a restless night; at first, we all struggled to fall asleep due to the extensive information we received from Elder Jensen. After we finally did fall asleep, Dallas woke up to reveal that Charna had felt a pull toward the Royal family during the trial.Charna hadn’t mentioned it, because she didn’t understand why or where it came from. Now that she had more information it confirmed what we all suspected: Princess Dezra is Dallas’ Mother.“If she is your Mother, how are you going to reveal it to King Vaughn?” Daxton asks while we go through our morning routine.Dallas doesn’t say anything, but she doesn’t have to; it is clear to see that she is thinking of an answer. I’m unsure if I could come up with a way to explain this to King Vaughn; it doesn’t really concern me.“I am going to ask Elder Jensen to set up a meeting with the Elde
Dallas’ p.o.v.“Wake up, Little One.” I hear Darius say next to my ear. I slowly sit up, stretching myself as I settle between my Mates.I see the Pack-house appear before me as we round the bend in the road, Jesper and Belinda waiting for us on the front porch. Jesper has the biggest smile on his face and it doesn’t take a genius to figure out why.I congratulate both of them on the pregnancy before informing them that we will proceed directly to the Alpha floor for a meeting and that I would like both of them to be present.“Let me warn the Omegas to have dinner delivered to the Alpha floor. It will make it easier to talk and we don’t have to worry about cooking ourselves.” Pearl says before making a beeline for the kitchen.Elder Jensen follows us up the stairs while talking to Jesper; it sounds like Jesper’s Father is up to his usual tricks. Still hoping to force Jes
Dallas’ p.o.v.I have no intention of telling them why I want to know all of this; I still have a few questions that I know Walker can’t answer.“Who informed you about my Mother’s death, Beta Walker?” I ask, knowing that whatever answer he gives will be a lie.“I believe that it was her Brother. I wasn’t really listening. All I could think about was how to explain to you that your Mom was gone.” He answers, but it all sounds too rehearsed to me.He has given me all the information I need; now, all I have to do is make sense of it.“Let’s go home. I am done here.” I say as I get up, quickly followed by both my Mates. Even Elder Jensen follows us out of the office, ignoring the questions from Alpha Leon.“I have questions and I have answers. I will follow you to Silver Eclipse Pack.” Elder Jensen says through the mind-link.
Daxton’s p.o.v.I had a good night's sleep, but Cyran has hardly slept at all. He hates that someone tried to hurt our Mate and I think he wants to find those answers more than any of us.“We only know about that necklace because of our ancestors. Dallas is right, we need to thank Walker for being an Ass.” Cyran growls in my head.We have breakfast in the main dining room; we would like to leave as soon as everyone has finished their breakfast. Rayden and Ruth will stay behind to hold down the fort and Marco has a smile on his face when Dallas tells him to protect his Sister.“Don’t worry, Uncle Preston. Your Pack will still be here when you get back.” Carl says teasingly, quickly moving behind Joshua for protection.It is silent in the SUV as we head out to Shadow Valley Pack, each of us lost in thought about the necklace that Dallas was supposed to receive on her sixteent
Dallas’ p.o.v.I am lying in bed between my Mates, staring up at the ceiling.Daxton and Darius did an excellent job of keeping me distracted, but the moment they fell asleep, my mind started racing again.Charna has been quiet since we heard that our Mother wasn’t dead. She must realize that we have information in our mind that can answer a few questions. All we need to do is find the pieces and put the puzzle back together.I shoot straight up at the memory that Charna is showing me and I am already halfway to the door when I realize that I don’t want to do this on my own.“Daxton.” I call out as I shake his shoulder to wake him up. Darius is the first to open his eyes and without asking questions, he gets out of bed after knocking Daxton on the head.“What?” Daxton asks as he sits up in bed and when he sees me standing next to him, he smiles. “You figured somet
Dallas’ p.o.v.“I have no memories of my Mother; she died before my fourth birthday, according to Walker. He always said that she was an Omega Wolf, but we know that it was a lie. She was a Lycan and if I have to believe the information from Elder Jensen, she was a high-ranking Lycan.” Dallas whispers.“That is correct. Only a high-ranking female Lycan can produce a Wolf or a Lycan; any female Lycan of a lower rank than a Gamma will produce Wolves if her Mate is a Wolf.” Pearl confirms.“I haven’t taken the time to read the rest of the book that Elder Jensen gave me. Is there anything else I need to know about the difference between Wolves and Lycans?” I ask.Rayden points out the obvious differences: height, strength and speed. I already know those differences, but it's nice to hear him discuss them in detail.“There is a huge difference between them that Lycans d
Darius’ p.o.v.Dallas is snuggled up against my side, her legs tangled with Daxton’s, and we both smile at her soft, little snores.She barely slept last night because of this damn trial and it was clear that she was exhausted as we walked back to the SUVs. Her Squad had us all boxed in, ensuring that no one could reach their Captain if someone wanted to try something.“I like this new type of trial. I could have done without the news that the little Bitch is her half Sister.” Ruth says with a smirk on her face.Pearl turns around to look at Ruth, who is sitting in the row behind us with Rayden. Her eyes slowly move to Dallas and I can see the questions running through her mind.“Do you think her Mother was a Lycan?” Pearl suddenly asks and Preston swears as the words sink in.“She had to be; that Shithat is a Wolf.” Rayden responds. “The question is, what r
King Vaughn has had a nagging feeling in the back of his head; it started halfway through the trial, but he can’t wrap his head around it.“Dad, what is wrong?” Quinlan asks, knowing his Father is trying to piece something together.“I'm not sure; it's something I just can’t grasp yet. Perhaps, after we discuss this matter or after a good night’s sleep, I will understand what my mind is trying to tell me.” King Vaughn answers his Son.King Vaughn sits down at the head of the table in the meeting room. Every Elder quickly finds a seat because they are curious about their King’s thoughts on this trial; it is the first of its kind, after all.“Elders, you have asked me over the years to re-think our trials. I never felt the need to make a change because I felt that no Alpha would consider lying to me or twisting the truth. You all have Crown Prince Quinlan to thank for the change of heart; he felt that we