Chapter 33
Liora
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Standing in the foyer of the pack house, sipping on a hot cup of coffee, I keep an eye out for the vehicles that belong to the alpha of Blood Moon. Last night I barely slept, with the news of Seth being on house arrest. I was right to assume there was another reason why he rejected me but to learn this reason, I would have to
meet him face to face.
“Do you need a refill, Beta Liora?” Turning to see an omega named Greg coming my way, I smile and hold out
my nearly empty mug. He pours freshly brewed coffee into it, and I thank him before taking a sip.
“You seem on edge,” Greg notes, and I sigh, turning to look outside the open doors.
“I am,” I admit, watching pups run outside, chasing a ball. “Between the Blood Moon alpha and a situation we were just made aware of, Ivory Fangs will be busy for the next few weeks.”
Greg hums as he stands beside me, his calming presence lowering my anxiety.
“Well, whatever it is that is bothering you, we have your back.” With these departing words, Greg resumes stocking the dining hall with food. Lunchtime is almost here, and with a total of eleven new wolves joining us, the omegas are busy preparing everything to be perfect. To show these Blood Moon wolves that their pack
did not break them.
[Liora, we are coming in hot with Blood Moon,] Luke’s voice slips into my mind, and I frown. They are early by
about thirty minutes.
[Got it. Maya is still in her meeting, but I am at the pack house.] I quickly down the rest of my coffee, and place the empty mug on a side table by the door before making my way outside. Pack members have begun to gather as Roy jogs over from goddess only knows where. He gives me a nod in greeting. We wait patiently for the arrival of Blood Moon and spot their vehicles just emerging from the tree line ten minutes later. The cars are surrounded by warriors and hunters from Ivory Fangs, the wolves making sure the drivers stay on the designated path. Luke is the one leading them, his russet–brown wolf form just ahead of everyone else.
[Clothes are in the first–floor bathroom for you,] I link him, as Luke reaches the pack house first. He rubs against my leg, making me laugh as his fur tickles my side before he enters the pack house. My wolves slowly come to stand on either side of the crowd, their fur slightly raised as unease fills them. I let them be, knowing that the men exiting the vehicles are the very same ones that killed their friends and family.
Men and women of various heights step out of the vehicles, forming two lines of five and standing at attention. A man with long black hair tied loosely with a ribbon is the last to exit, with another man whose blond hair is cut short. I study these two, and send a link to Maya that the alpha brought another person that I assume is the beta, judging from the power radiating off of them. She tells me to behave, and I hold in my
scoff before the link closes.
“Welcome, Alpha-” I begin, stepping forward and holding my hand to the man with long hair.
“Alpha Morgan. It is a pleasure to meet you-” He takes my hand, giving it a firm shake and I hold in an eye roll. He is squeezing my hand harder than necessary.
“Beta Liora. Alpha Maya is in a meeting right now, as we did not expect you to be here so soon.” I squeeze his fingers just as hard as he is squeezing mine, and relish in the slight wince Alpha Morgan tries to hide.
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“Well, we wanted to make a good impression after what my father did.” I hum in acknowledgment as we release each other’s hands, and smile when I feel Luke come to stand behind me.
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“This is our head warrior, Luke. He was one of the original wolves when this pack was known as Moonfire.” I motion to my friend, who steps forward and shakes Alpha Morgan’s hand, a look of unease crossing the new alpha’s face as Luke stays silent and returns to his spot just behind me.
“This is my beta, Titus.” Alpha Morgan introduces the blond man who stands just behind him. He steps forward and I shake his hand, feeling a little hostility coming from the man before me.
“He was just made my beta two nights ago, and since we were celebrating, I forgot to send word of bringing him along.” The lie flows smoothly from Alpha Morgan’s lips but I decide not to call him out. Right now, we need to gain some perspective on what these men really want.
“Congratulations, Beta Titus,” I praise, as we release the handshake and step back.
“Our omegas have created a nice welcome lunch for your arrival, if you are hungry.” I smile as friendly as I can while keeping an eye on Luke and Roy. I am worried these two will be the ones to cause a fight, and right now we cannot afford to deal with the fallout. Ivory Fangs is still growing, and we just got a bus full of people escaping Stormclaw yesterday to sort out.
“Lunch sounds great right now, Beta Liora. Lead the way,” Beta Titus answers, his grim look becoming a full smile. Trying not to appear taken aback, I lead the Blood Moon wolves into the pack house, telling our guests that after lunch, we will show them to the guest house to settle in.
Thankfully, Maya is waiting in the dining room and introduces herself to Alpha Morgan and Beta Titus, apologizing for being late due to a meeting with an ally pack. She gives me a smile as she takes the alpha to our table, while I pull Roy and Luke aside.
“I need you two to behave. We have a situation with Stormclaw, and Maya will fill us in with what Kurt told her later,” I whisper to the two, watching their hands clench and unclench.
“I don’t like them being here,” Luke grinds out between clenched teeth, and I wrap my arms around him. He buries his face into my hair, taking in my scent and calming down.
“I know you hate them, but what they are offering us is a good deal,” I remind him, pulling away and giving Roy a hug as well, figuring my friend needs one.
“We know, Liora. We will keep our opinions to ourselves, and work on keeping the pack in line while you and Maya play politics,” Roy voices as he releases me. I sigh with relief and thank them, promising them that they can come and vent to me or go for runs if need be before I make my way to the buffet and load up a plate.
Joining Maya, Dan, Alpha Morgan, and Beta Titus, I take my usual seat to the right of Maya and take a sip of the water that Dan hands me.
“So, Miss Liora.”
“Beta Liora,” I correct Alpha Morgan, watching his smile falter for a moment before it returns as if nothing happened.
“My apologies, Beta Liora. Do you have a mate?” he asks. Looking around the room, his eyes land on Luke. I can feel his hostility towards my friend, and nearly let out a growl. Yes, things between Luke and I are not normal, I am closer to him than anyone else I have met in Ivory Fangs, but having a wolf show their hostility to him, even discreetly, pisses me off.
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“I do, actually,” I admit, my tone frosty and causing Alpha Morgan’s gaze to snap back at me.
“But he rejected me for another, and so I am happily single for now,” I continue while scooping potato salad into my mouth. My eyes watch a flicker of greed flash behind this young alpha’s eyes, and the suspicion 1
have for him grows.
“Oh. What a shame. Clearly, your ex is an i***t,” he shrugs before taking a bite of his burger. I can tell there is a hidden meaning to his words, but ignore it for now.
“Alpha Morgan, how long do you plan to stay?” Maya asks, her tone short and curt like the businesswoman
she is.
“Five days. It gives your lawyer time to go over the contract I brought, and for me to see if my mate may be in your pack, if that is alright with you.” Alpha Morgan smiles sweetly at Maya, and Dan and I give each other a knowing look. It seems we will be able to help Kurt and avoid Alpha Morgan finding out about them.
For now, that is.
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