Filed To Story: Destined Bond with My Forbidden Alpha Novel (Alpha Alexander & Selene)
“As you know, we were monitoring the various rogue encampments, and before the attack, we got reports of a large group headed our way but not until they were already almost on top of us,” Galen said.
“Right, I know all of that.”
“Yes, but the reason that we didn’t see it coming was because this group seemingly came out of nowhere. Our scouts have gone back and investigated the rogues we were monitoring, it wasn’t any of them.”
“So, where did they come from?”
“Ok, now before I say this, let’s be clear, it was just observational,” Galen said with some hesitance.
“Galen…. What did you do?” Alexander asked suspiciously with a soft growl.
Galen swallowed down his nerves.
“I had some scouts expand their observational objectives to include the outer packs.”
“Galen!” Alexander growled.
“I know,” Galen sighed.
“There is an Oath of Peace in place! Sending scouts to observe another pack could be viewed as an aggressive action!” Alexander shouted.
“I understand,” Galen said. “I accept whatever punishment you deem fit, but first, listen to what we have learned.”
Alexander growled his displeasure.
“Go on.”
“Three of the smaller packs are gone.”
“What?” Alexander asked, standing up from the couch. “What do you mean?”
“Exactly that, their territory is empty, no wolves to speak of. Just gone.”
“Are there any signs of them leaving? A struggle? Any bodies?”
“Nothing,” Galen said. “Our scout didn’t approach the actual homes, but he said there were no signs of fighting or struggle from a distance. It looked like they just left.”
“Get me the names of those Alphas and their exact territories,” Alexander said, rushing to his desk and opening his bottom drawer. He pulled out a box and opened it. There was only one item inside, a phone.
“Yes, sir.”
“Galen,” Alexander said, pausing his actions.
“Yes?”
“What you did was very dangerous. I don’t want you to pull a stunt like that again,”
“I understand.”
“But,” Alexander continued, “you did good this time.”
Galen smiled.
“I’ll get you that information as soon as possible,” Galen replied before hanging up.
Alexander shook his head with a smile, knowing that Galen felt proud.
Putting his phone on the desk, he focused his attention on the phone in the box. He turned it on and waited for it to boot up.
It had been several weeks since he had last received a response. He had tried the code phrase but heard nothing back.
The phone booted up, and he opened the messages, nothing new since the last time he checked.
He knew it was unlikely that he would get a response. She had warned him that there might come a time she no longer responded. But all he could do was try.
He entered the code phrase once more and hit send.
[A piece of chocolate to remember me.]
Galen hung up the phone and turned to leave, surprised to find his path blocked.
“That conversation… it sounded interesting.” Axel smiled.
“Crap…” Galen sighed.
Selene was down on one knee taking deep breaths as she tried to calm her lungs while making sure she stayed out of sight.
She hadn’t expected that last attack.
Selene had found a place high in the trees to observe the wolves that were trying to sneak up on her, she had a perfect vantage and was preparing to launch her assault. When suddenly, a pressure on her back sent her flying from the tree.
She had barely managed to correct her fall before she landed hard on the ground. Her legs were shaky from the impact, and the kick to her back had knocked the wind out of her.
There was a small outcropping of rocks with just enough of a lip for her to slip under it and conceal her body from those that were seeking her.
Shifting was a risk, she was faster and more robust in her wolf form, but she was also pure white. Which was a significant advantage in Winter, but here, she stood out among the browns and greens of the forest.
She listened closely.
The sound of footfalls not far off, panting, and low growls.
They would be on her soon.
She decided the benefit outweighed the risk. Shifting quickly into her wolf, she took off in a sprint.
The first wolf was caught completely unaware, she tackled him down and bit his shoulder until she heard a crack. His companion spotted her and charged forward. Selene moved out of the way just in time to avoid his charge..
They growled at each other, but he dove first, and Selene was able to get ahead of him, she bit down on the back of his neck until she tasted blood.
The others would arrive soon, she needed to be quick.
Selene ran through the trees, ducking and diving, sniffing the air for traces of them. Other than the first two, she had managed to avoid those hunting her. But it was a long way between her and her target.
She continued to make her way through the forest, she heard the approach of at least three. Selene quickly hid behind a large boulder. She shifted back into her human form, grabbing her karambits, she took a deep breath before she edged her way around the boulder until she could see the first wolf.
Gripping tight to her blades, she sprung forward, drawing her arm upward as she got close, she heard the whimper that told her she had hit her mark.
Selene continued forward, running to the nearest tree for cover. Although she looked back just in time for another wolf to jump at her, Selene jumped back, barely avoiding the snapping jaw of the wolf.
It dove at her, and she rolled to the side, the wolf landed hard on the ground, its snout smashing into the forest floor. Selene quickly rolled back, stabbing its side with her blade as she moved away from it.
There was one more wolf, she knew she had heard three.
Selene threw herself to the ground on her stomach suddenly as she felt the change in the air just before the wolf flew at her head. It missed her by millimeters.
Lying flat on her stomach, she saw the wolf land and quickly turn to come for her once again. Selene rolled on her back and threw herself to her feet.
She pressed her karambits to her chest, and they immediately were absorbed back into her armor. Then, putting herself in a defensive position with her fists at the ready, she focused on the wolf as he stared her down.
Selene took a breath and then leaped at the wolf; an action she could see surprised him. Then, as he tried to react to her, she shifted, shaking him even more.
She landed just past him, as he attempted to turn and protect his body, she lowered her head and opened her jaws to catch one of his legs.
Clamping down, she pulled him to the ground. He let out a pain-filled howl as she bit down harder until she felt the crunch of his bone between her teeth.
Selene let the wolf go, immediately turning towards her goal and running at full speed.
She was almost there, if she made it up the hill and over the downed tree, she would reach her goal.
Selene pushed with all she had to move faster. She was almost up the hill when she caught a movement out of the corner of her eye.
Barely in time, Selene stopped herself, skidding into the dirt and loose rocks under her paws. The haze of red fur passed just before her snout. Selene turned her body to face off with the last remaining wolf.
A large, thin wolf, fur almost entirely red with a small amount of white and black at the ends. More of a fox than a wolf.
Fiona.
They circled each other.
Selene took the risk and glanced back at her objective, Fiona didn’t miss the opportunity, she leaped forward.
Selene was able to move away, quickly shifting back into her human form she pulled out her blades.
Fiona shifted, holding a baton in each hand, she twirled them and smiled.
‘Damn it…’ Selene thought.
Fiona ran at her, Selene blocked her first and second attacks, but Fiona wasn’t giving in. Her attacks were quick and decisive. Selene was able to defend but couldn’t do much more.
‘Defense alone will only wear me down,’ she thought. ‘I need to attack.’
Strike after strike, Selene continued to block, but there were no openings. Fiona knew how to keep her on the defensive.
‘Guess I’ll have to make an opening myself,’ Selene sighed to herself.
Fiona brought down both batons in a heavy attack, baring down all of her weight on Selene’s crossed arms, desperately holding her back.
Selene blew the air from her lungs and threw herself backward, she braced herself and brought her knees to her chest as she hit the ground.
Fiona lost her footing, placing all her weight on Selene meant that when Selene fell backward, Fiona fell forward.
Selene straightened her legs with force, catching Fiona in her stomach and launching back over Selene’s head.
She quickly got to her feet, turning around to face Fiona again.
Fiona picked herself up, she took her batons and slammed the ends together. They connected and formed a bow staff. Fiona twirled it in her hand and behind her back. She crouched down and smiled, preparing to launch another attack on Selene.
Selene held her karambits tightly. Fiona came low and hard, Selene tried to jump over her, but the bow staff was a problem.
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