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“His men haven’t arrived yet?” I asked, an amused glance in the direction Alpha Bran stalked off in.
“He has had issues gathering his forces.” Alpha Nolan grunted, “Wasting as much time as he can.”
“Are we sure Alpha Bran isn’t working with the Vampire’s?” I snorted, “Procrastinating could be to their benefit.”
“Alpha Bran isn’t stupid enough to work with the Vampire’s. His family has hated them for decades.”
Alpha Nolan shook his head, “He’d forfeit his position as Alpha to see them all k****d off.”
“And what about patrol? Brittany said an a****k could happen at any point.” I questioned, ignoring my flinch at his previous statement.
“Alpha Zeke brought what men he could afford; we have them stationed around along the southern perimeter.”
“How do we know they haven’t changed plans?” I frowned, “They have to know we have Brittany by now.”
“She says they are unaware of the information she has on them.” Alpha Nolan said simply.
“I’m sure you’re still taking precautions.” I replied.
“Of course.” He smirked, “Trusting her word alone could mean the d***h of this pack. As for patrol tonight, I meant to tell you earlier, but you are relieved of patrol duties for the foreseeable future.”
“Really?” I questioned; eyebrow raised. I wasn’t complaining, but everyone in training was required to run patrol.
“Really.” He chuckled lowly, his eyes flashing playfully. “Actually, I’d like for you to accompany me tonight. If you aren’t busy.”
“Well, I was going to run patrol.” I smirked, but I was sure he could hear my accelerating heartrate. “It seems I have some free-time, now that I’ve been relieved.”
“Change into something comfortable, I’ll wait down here.” Alpha Nolan smiled, one that softened his face and smoothed the hardness from his eyes.
I ran up the stairs and into our bedroom, stripping off the clothes I had worn today in exchange for the dress Breyona let me borrow. While the black fabric covered my important bits, it was on the shorter side. Just to be safe, I slipped on a matching pair of shorts.
Alpha Nolan hadn’t moved as I slipped back downstairs. His toffee eyes roamed me, approval flashing in his gaze. Under his eyes I felt self-conscious, my skin flushed and heated.
“You look good in black.” Alpha Nolan nodded, appreciatively. His large hand tugged at the hem of my dress, a smirk forming on his face. “I particularly like this dress.”
“I wonder why.” I snorted, though blush formed across my face.
“No need to rub Alpha Bran’s loss in his face.” Alpha Nolan smirked, his thick arm snaking around my waist as he led me to the back door.
“Where are we going?” I frowned, following him to the forest-line. “Isn’t there going to be an a****k any day?”
“We aren’t going far.” He assured me, “I have men roaming the forest, and some stationed around the house.”
I had never fully explored the woods around our pack before. I had followed Scott to the swimming hole countless times, but never ventured out on my own. Scott had refused to let me train or join patrol, claiming my status as future Luna put me above everyone else. Alpha Nolan led me into the woods, holding back branches and leaves as I trailed beside him. His hand found my own, our fingers threading together. Alpha Nolan had never made me feel below him. I had voiced my opinion to him a few times now, and each time he listened. I didn’t feel as though I were following my Alpha into the woods. I was following the guy I loved, one who cherished my body and enjoyed my opinions.
“Where are we going?” I asked, breaking the comfortable silence between us.
“You’ll see.” Alpha Nolan gave me a genuine smile, one that left me staggering for breath. “I enjoy time alone, and had found this place shortly after taking over the pack.”
We walked into a small clearing, as big as our bedroom in the packhouse. Small flowers were scattered throughout the clearing, growing in white clumps. The petals were thin, but seemed to absorb the moonlight shining overhead. The white petals appeared to be glowing as they attracted the light of the moon.
“I believe the previous Luna had planted these.” Alpha Nolan murmured, “I never asked.”
“She loves gardening, but I never knew about this.” I nodded, my attention on the luminescent flowers that dotted the clearing. “It’s sobeautiful.”
My stomach was a mess of knots as I felt the presence of the man behind me, gauging my reaction as I looked over the flowers. He had brought me here, a place he went to be alone. There were times I doubted his feelings towards me, but this had to mean something. Where I usually had courage, something about Alpha Nolan brought me to my knees. I wanted to turn around, confess my feelings for him and demand to know if he felt the same. Instead of doing any of those things, I turned around and gave him a gentle smirk.
“I wouldn’t have thought you’d like something like this.” I chuckled lightly, my heart speeding up as he closed the distance between us.
“I am allowed to appreciate beauty when I see it.”
Alpha Nolan smirked down at me, his dark eyes smoldering as he took in my face. My heart thundered at the meaning of his words. I ran my tongue along my lower lip, coating the soft flesh with moisture as butterflies swarmed in my stomach. His eyes caught the movement, following the trail of my tongue with burning intensity. His breath fanned against my lips, hovering just above my own. My self-control was holding by a frayed thread. Just as a low growl sounded from his throat, I began to close the distance between us.
‘Alphathere’s been a breach on the northern side of town, a group of Vampires. Patrol was able to take three down, but four slipped through. Breyona’s Mom saw them running down her street, it seems like their looking for something.’
The words echoed between Alpha Nolan and I, the moment between us shattered violently.
“Dad’s house is on Breyona’s street.” I croaked.
‘Tell everyone to keep indoors. Send a patrol team to Daisy’s house, we’re on our way.’
“What if they don’t know I moved into the packhouse? Dad and Grandma are there.”
“They’re going to be expecting you.” Alpha Nolan frowned, but I had already made up my mind.
With Alpha Nolan’s hand in my own, we fled from the forest and back to the packhouse. Rather than shed our clothes and shift into wolf form, we hopped into one of Nolan’s vehicle’s and sped towards my
Dad’s house.
“Remind me to k**l Alpha Bran and take his pack for my own once were finished.” Alpha Nolan growled, his eyes dark and murderous as we sped down the narrow town roads.
“Alpha Bran?” I questioned.
“If he wasn’t content on being a f**king nuisance, his men would have been here by now.” Alpha Nolan snarled, “We would have outnumbered them easily.”
“We can win against them, can’t we?” I asked, trying to keep the fear from warping my voice.
“I can’t speak for the Vampire’s training, but I’m confident in my pack.” Alpha Nolan’s words held a certain conviction that filled me with strength. He was so sure of his pack, of their ability to handle this threat.
Just when we were a minute away, Mason’s voice filtered through our heads, making my blood run cold.
‘Alpha, we had to retreat back to the boarders. More Vampire’s showed, their forcing us back, trying to find a hole in our defenses. Their attacking from the northern side of town while another group is attacking from the southern side. It’s a distractionwe know that, but we can’t afford any more warriors.’
‘I need all warriorsanyone capable of fighting to head to the northern or southern patrol stations.
Those of you in your homes, I would not ask if I had an alternative. Those of you able to fight, uninjured from past battles, head to the northern or southern patrol stations. Make them regret f**king with our pack.’ Alpha Nolan snarled through the mind-link, his eyes hardening and hands tightening over the steering wheel.
Alpha Nolan’s voice was that of a leader, strong and reassuring in the midst of chaos. His words stirred something within me, something that made me want to stand up and fight.
‘We won’t let them hurt our family.’ Maya snarled, affected by Alpha Nolan’s words.
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