We were well past the midpoint of our journey when suddenly, a mindlink from Danny interrupted my focus.
“Alpha, you won’t believe who just showed up at our pack,” he said, excitement clear in his voice.
I sighed, rubbing my temples as the paperwork from Linda lay scattered before me. Most of it looked straightforward, but a few figures didn’t add up at first glance. “Danny, I’m not in the mood for riddles. What’s going on?”
He chuckled. “Your new brother-in-law’s lead warrior? She’s a female.”
I smirked, recalling our last encounter. “So what? We’ve got plenty of skilled female fighters. Remember Greta? She handed your ass to you last week, one-handed.”
Greta wasn’t just any warrior**she was a powerhouse and one of my closest allies outside my Beta, Gamma, and Delta. Making genuine friends was rare in our world, and I kept my circle tight: them and my sister. Greta earned her place when we liberated her pack from an Alpha who was abusing his members. His Beta was no better, having killed their Gamma and Delta for dissent. The pack lived in near-medieval isolation, cut off from the outside world.
Greta’s father and grandfather had served as warriors under the Alpha’s father, many hiding in the surrounding forests, never abandoning their pack’s protection. They fought relentlessly, but the Alpha’s forces were ruthless, killing without mercy.
I encountered Greta’s pack early in my Alpha career. Her father and grandfather fought bravely but paid the ultimate price. Greta saved me during the battle, allowing me to overthrow the tyrannical Alpha and Beta, freeing her pack. Since then, she’s been an integral part of my team.
Danny’s voice broke through my thoughts. “She’s a female… human. And stunning.”
“Wait**did you say human?” I blinked, puzzled.
“Exactly what I said. She’s human. Rayna mentioned they’ll join us for training once they settle in. You should swing by the training grounds as soon as you arrive.”
I frowned. “I don’t see why it’s such a big deal. They’ll only be here a few days before heading back to their territory. Let her spar, but don’t let her get hurt. I don’t want a war sparked because she doesn’t understand the seriousness of our fights. Probably some rotation rule forced her out here.”
Danny laughed. “Well, she’s damn hot. If she’s not attached to any of the guys who came with them, I’m calling dibs.”
I chuckled. “You can’t call dibs over me, nice try though.” I teased him, knowing full well our tastes rarely overlapped.
“Bro code, man! I saw her first. At least let me talk to her before you flash that alpha grin and melt her panties off,” he groaned.
“I don’t do that. Besides, I have enough on my plate right now. I don’t want to deal with that drama. Even some of Edward’s females came off clingy. I need a break from all that.”
“That’s a lie, and you know it. You can’t resist any more than the rest of us. Ask Bennet about that girl from River Falls Pack**she was all over him until you walked by, flashed a grin, and she asked if you two wanted to be a package deal. When he said no, she followed you all night, leaving Bennet blue-balled,” Danny laughed heartily.
“That wasn’t my fault, and I left her hanging too. I don’t do clingy, and neither should any of you.” I laughed along with him.
“Yeah, well, blue balls is definitely on the ‘don’t do’ list. Alright, fill me in on the hot human. What’s your ETA?”
“About thirty minutes, but I have some things to handle first. Edward’s pack needs extra protection, and a few smaller packs have made requests. I didn’t have time before the meeting. I’ll head to training as soon as I can.”
We pulled into the packhouse, and Robin was waiting at the door. She immediately launched into a list of accomplishments and tasks I needed to tackle.
“I’ve scheduled a meeting with Matt in two days to discuss the Oak Lake Pack project. He’ll be here for tonight’s dinner and party, but business is off-limits,” she said, shooting me a stern look that included herself in the rule. “If you give me the files, I’ll forward them to his secretary so he can review them beforehand. That way, you can move forward faster.”
She held out her hands, knowing if I didn’t hand over the paperwork, I’d retreat to my office to work alone**exactly what I wanted to avoid.
“Robin, there are still a few files I need to review,” I protested.
She ignored me, striding ahead. If it had been anyone else, I might have lost my temper or even thrown them against a wall. But Robin had this unshakable presence that made me unable to be harsh with her. Honestly, she could probably skin me alive if I tried. She was almost as intimidating as my mother.
“That’s why I set the meeting for two days from now. Your sister is about to leave the pack for good. You’ll have time to spend with her. Got it?”
“Yes, ma’am.” I nodded.
“Is everyone still at training?”
“I believe so.”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.