Filed to story: Luna Lovette and Alpha Kodak Story
“It was most likely a trap,” said one of the Alpha’s – a very muscular red-headed guy with an accent Lovette couldn’t place. She didn’t bother to hide her smug ‘told you so’ smile from Kodak, petty though it was.
“Yes, and that was the only thing that kept me from reacting.”
“This happened while you were pregnant?” asked another of the Alphas.
“If it had, he’d be dead right now and we wouldn’t be having this conversation,” replied Lovette.
Damn right, thought Kodak. “The challenge takes place tomorrow. My uncle won’t keep this as a battle between two Alpha’s – he’s too much of a coward for that. He has many alliances, so I’m expecting a large number of wolves to appear with him. Nick Axton, the Alpha of the Ryland Pack, has already offered his support.”
“Ryland Pack,” repeated Lance. He looked at Lovette. “Your uncle Don mated into that pack, right?”
She nodded and smiled. “He sends his love.” Lance rolled his eyes.
A roundish, grim looking wolf looked at Kodak curiously. “Nick’s a powerful Alpha, but his pack isn’t much larger than yours.”
“Exactly,” said Kodak. “That’s why I’m low on numbers, and that’s why I’m here.”
“If you win tomorrow, what do you intend to do with who is left of the Bjorn Pack and with their territory?” asked Lance.
“Let me make it clear that when
I win tomorrow, I don’t intend to make any wolves outcasts or distribute the territory amongst others. I know a lot about being out there with no protection or territory and I have no wish to place others in the same situation. Whoever is left of the pack will be permitted to keep their territory and choose a new Alpha providing they swear their allegiance to me. They’ll be expected to do the same for any packs who back me, but that is the most I can offer in terms of reward for anyone’s backing. So, in other words, if that and a chance to settle some scores with Darryl isn’t enough for any of you, it’s important you say so now.”
“So, all in all, we have the support of only one other pack?” asked Cam later that day over dinner, sounding both panicky and beaten.
“Two,” corrected Dante. “Nick Axton also gave us his support, remember.”
Lovette watched from her position on the counter as the faces of those at the table all melted into ones of despair. Seeing that she had – gasp – paused in eating her meal, Kodak and Grace, who stood either side of her, scowled at her until she jammed a chunk of steak in her mouth.
Kirk gave Kodak an accusatory look. “You said that mating with Lovette would give us the alliances we need to get through this challenge.”
“And you said Darryl would never follow it through,” Dominic pointed out.
“Didn’t I say it would all be for nothing?”
Lovette didn’t even see Kodak move. One moment he was at her side, the next moment he was clamping his hand around Kirk’s throat and snatching him from his seat.
“All for nothing, huh?” Kodak growled. “That’s my mate you’re talking about. My mate who is pregnant with my child. My mate who is also your Alpha female.”
“Kodak, I know he crossed a line, but…he can’t breathe.” Brock tried appealing to Kodak with a look, but it was useless.
“There’s only so far you can push someone, Kirk, and you’ve pushed me too hard, too far, too many times. One more shove from you will be all it takes for me lose it.” The fear wafting from his cousin satisfied both Kodak and his wolf enough so that they were prepared to release him. Kirk flopped back into his seat, coughing and trying to gasp in air. Kodak returned to Lovette’s side and she kissed him lightly, easing his tension slightly.
“What time are Lance and Nick each coming with their enforcers?” asked Lydia.
“They’ve agreed to arrive here at noon. I’ve no idea what time Darryl will appear, but I don’t think it will be any earlier than then.”
“We might not have only Lance and Nick,” said Rhett. “You’ve had a lot of messages over the pack web, Kodak. It seems that word’s gotten round about the challenge. Apparently Darryl has earned himself a number of enemies over the years and they’re all offering to be present tomorrow to stand at your side.”
“Standing at his side as in actively getting involved in the battle, or as in literally just standing there like lemons?” asked Grace.
“The term means that they’ll be present and act as back-up if things go to shit,” Lovette explained. “Unless Kodak looks like he’s losing, they won’t get involved.”
“They’re more or less just people who want to watch like nosy bastards so they can go and tell everyone about how they were there,” said Trick. Ryan grunted his agreement.
An unexpected yawn escaped Lovette and she allowed her head to drop onto Kodak’s shoulder as she closed her eyes.
“Tired, baby? Come on, let’s get you to bed, you need sleep.”
“I’m not tired. I’m just checking my eyelids for holes. It could take a while.”
He chuckled and scooped her up, cradling her against his chest. “Bed.”
“You’ll get tired more easily over the first month of your pregnancy,” Grace told her. “It’s totally normal.”
Having said their goodnights, Kodak carried her to their bedroom, liking that she didn’t fight him and allowed him to carry her. Once inside he carefully laid her on the bed and peeled away her jeans before then removing her long sleeved t-shirt. “What’s with the glum look on your face, baby?”
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