Daniel stared at Jasper and I with a look of surprise, confusion and anger when Jasper delivered the news. “What do you mean I’ll be stepping down as the pack trainer? It’s been the Beta’s responsibility for generations.” He frowned deeply. Ignoring his question, Jasper continued his explanation, “Jason will take over the everyday training of the pack under the title of head trainer. While you oversee his training programs, you will not be physically there for every training. As the Beta, your job is more than to train the pack, you have to see to all the security of the pack which includes the border patrol.”The frown never left Daniel’s face but he nodded in understanding, “So I’m not being removed as Beta?” He questioned confusedly. Jasper’s face morphed into one of disbelief and I had to hold back my laughter so it didn’t burst and ruin the serious mood in the office. To Daniel’s left, Jason sat with an amused smirk on his face. “No, where did you get that idea from? We are s
Yet another day passed with me stepping off the training grounds with my shoulders sagged under the weight of worry. Jasper had put forward the changes to the pack training and to make the process of training the females easier, he put me in charge of getting them started, but after three days of standing alone before a blue training mat, I was disheartened.We had decided not to enforce it as a rule at first, hoping that more females would be interested in training, but clearly, that wasn’t a successful approach.‘Oliver and Yasmin are here.’ Jasper informed me and I sighed before changing my direction towards the pack house where I knew they’d be in the Alpha office.I knocked to anno
“Knock, knock.” I pushed open the door to the Alpha office and peeked my head in.“Hey, love. Are you headed to training?” Jasper smiled at me, but I could see the strain on his face as he tried to appear happy which made me frown.Entering the office I shut the door securely behind me, “Are you okay?”Jasper sighed, running his hand through his hair and flopped into the backrest of his executive chair, “I’ve been going through the evidence that Carter handed to me. I can’t believe that Nathan would do something like this.” Jasper’s jaw clenched angrily.“What did you find?” I pursed my lips, picking up the file he
“That was excellent girls, let’s wrap it up for today. We’ll have a session to reflect on this month’s progress next Monday. I have a meeting with the Alpha and I’m already late.” I rushed to grab my bag to stuff all my belongings inside.“It’s okay, Luna, he’ll forgive you and if he doesn’t, well, you can always make him.” Blu winked and all the girls giggled mischievously. We had grown close over the past month and they’d become more like little sisters than pack members.“I’ll have to remember that.” I teased and dashed out of the gym, calling a goodbye to them before I disappeared.A few new girls had joined training within the month which brought our numbers up to
I was seated in the waiting area with Alpha Oliver and Luna Yasmin at my side when Nathan came furiously wheeling into the hospital with Halle in tow.“Where is he, is he okay?” Nathan panted when he was close enough to be heard.“He’s in surgery.” I supplied, surprising myself.“What happened?” Nathan demanded and my eyes turned to him, glaring lasers at his skull.“Nathan, I think we should talk outside.” Alpha Oliver stood up with stern eyes and with a single look in my direction, Nathan conceded.“Are you okay?” Halle took the vacant seat beside me, placing h
The greatest irony of the world lies in expectations, as I rushed around preparing for a ceremony worthy of an Alpha I tried my hardest to suppress the bitterness that was building inside of me.Though I was not alone in my endeavours, everyone who I’d ever held dear to me was by my side, I couldn’t help the feeling of emptiness that engulfed me, the devastation that existed in my every breath, because the only person in the world it ever mattered to have by my side, was no longer there.I couldn’t get over the irony of everyone insisting that the funeral be prepared with the utmost care to make it one worthy of a king, because “not only was Jasper an Alpha, he was a member of the Honour race”. Between the condolences and the suggestions, everyone seemed to have to make sure his final send-of
Daniel and I rushed to the temple of the Moon Goddess where Jasper’s body once lay in state in the glass casket for pack members and well wishes to pay their last respect, as was the tradition of the High Tide pack before an Alpha is laid to rest. A chill ran down my spine when my eyes landed on the broken glass but other than that there was no lingering scent that indicated another had been there. “Luna, you should see this.” Jason’s jaw clenched as he led me outside. “A single set of footprints.” Turning my eyes back to the broken glass inside, “I want all the footage of this area checked, why didn’t the alarms go off when someone breached the border?” my jaw clenched and I tried to suppress the anxious palpitations building in my chest. “The silent alarm sounded to indicate someone was close to the border, which is why the guards left their stations to check, when they returned after confirming nothing was out of place, they found this.” He motioned to the footprints and broken
My fist slammed into the brick wall with such force the cement crumbled beneath my skin and gasps rang through the group of guards that were gathered in my office. “Strike three.” I seethed and my fists clenched at my side, “Everyone out!” I barked, motioning to the door with my hand, but my eyes remained locked on the man who called himself the Beta of this pack. Daniel remained frozen in position, knowing full well if he made a move, he would feel my wrath. “Have a seat, Daniel.” I spun on my heel when the door clicked shut, moving to the side table to pour myself a glass of water. “Luna, please let me explain.” He gulped and even from across the room, I could hear his heart pounding unsteadily in his chest. “Enlighten me.” I turned and narrowed my eyes at him with a slight smirk on my lips. “He knew we were coming. According to the staff, he left the hotel in a hurry.” Daniel tried. “And pray to tell, who do you think maybe his informant?” I leaned back against the cred