Shadows of Destiny

Jake Brighton’s Request ~Devin~ I was sitting in my office when my beta, Lukman, walked into my office to announce Alpha Jake Brighton’s arrival.

I thought my business with his pack was over.

What was he doing in my pack? I did not want to seem rude, but I wasn’t in the mood for a guest.

“Let him in,” I told my beta.

Alpha Brighton walked into my office smiling, and I wondered what the occasion was.

“Good afternoon, Bane,” he said, and I plastered a fake smile on my face to avoid being rude.

“Hello, Brighton,” I told him, and he nodded and sat down without me offering him a seat.

The man made himself comfortable.

“To what do I owe this visit?” I asked him, wanting to get straight to the point, and he sighed.

“I was laying on my bed last night thinking of how to improve my people’s lives when an idea popped into my head,” he said, and I frowned at him.

“Shouldn’t you be discussing that with Volkov?” I asked, and he had an angry scowl on his face.

“I can never discuss my people with that bastard.

He has done enough,” he said, and I wasn’t comfortable with his words.

As much as I wanted to dissolve the rule of the north, I wasn’t comfortable having such a conversation.

Jake noticed and frowned at me.

“Did I come on a bad day?” he asked, and I wanted to say yes, but I shook my head and smiled at him.

I couldn’t be happy or enthusiastic about anything.

There were just two months left to the blue moon.

If I don’t do anything and Sylvester claims Tamia, I would have to kill him to get her back.

I hope she isn’t in love with him.

I needed to do something quickly.

“Care to elaborate?” I finally said, wanting to be rid of the man.

He smiled, adjusted his seat, and then looked at my shelf where I had drinks.

I deliberately didn’t offer him anything because I did not want to stand up.

“If you want some, you can pour yourself a glass,” I said, and he smiled and went to pour himself a glass of brandy.

He took a sip and returned to sit down.

“I know what you did for my people was from the kindness of your heart, and I appreciate it,” he started, and I was attentive.

“I was hoping you could allow my people to work in your region.

Mostly part-time odd jobs in construction and the factories, “he said, and I frowned at him.

“The income and experience will help develop my people, and if things get worse with the north, we can abandon our lands and settle down in your region as members of your pack.

I am willing to let go of my leadership for the sake of my people,” he said, and I knew he was serious.

I had to respect the love he had for his people.

“I do not think that will be possible in the south because we are highly populated,” I said, and his smile dropped.

“But,” I added, and there was hope in his eyes.

“I plan on visiting Leonardo Albert in the east.

They have land and jobs.

Your people will be able to settle and work there.

He might even give you land to use to lead your people.” I said, and he frowned at me.

“Are you his friend?” he asked, feeling awkward about my suggestion.

“We are acquainted, and I know they need people for manual labour due to the current issues they had with the north.

and the fact that some of their people have moved to the south,” I told him, and he smiled at me.

you plan to visit him?” he “I have an

with him already, so you will have to table your matter yourself,” I

time do you leave for the east tomorrow?” he asked

isn’t far

I told him, and he nodded and

eight tomorrow so we can leave for the

Brighton

he

Leo would ease his mind

people of Brighton needed a

sad I

at Mountain

Leo was waiting for me in

had to commend the man for

offered drinks, and I

us to Leo’s office, but I asked Jake to wait so I could speak to

office, and he was looking

had overgrown, and

could tell he was not sleeping, but it wasn’t my

do I owe this visit, Alpha Devin?

did not know if he was in the

knew Tamia was the reason for

he did not treat her

thought she would always be with him hence why he

It was his loss.

“Alpha Leo,” I said.

know where to begin, but I need your help,” I added, and

relationship is with Volkov, but I need you to help me inform Tamia that she is my fated,” I said, and he

it wasn’t far from the truth, but I needed her to know so she would know that her fated was out there

that would

think that will

Sylvester’s

we both know the Wolf Lord never lets go of his

“I am desperate.

Please help me.

and I

know what it is

You have a fated.

awake wishing I had taken her away from that dinner and

way, she would have been mine, and Sylvester wouldn’t have her because she wouldn’t be

tell her the truth about

you desperate? I told you Sylvester sounded possessive

he will let her

She is his trophy.

could give you is to try and visit their annual sports

trophies are allowed

so I

longer bears

you can decide…” he said, but i

much time,

marry and claim her on the blue moon

celebrated their engagement,” I said, and

I looked at him.

and tears formed in

clear he had not let go, and I had come to the wrong person for

he said in a

if it

are getting

desperate.” I

that case, I will advice you to let her go,” he said, and I shook

“Don’t ask me to do what

want you to help me.” I pleaded, my hands

I said, and he shook

the rest of her life with him? Tamia isn’t

that bliss from her by telling

I can’t.

what happened

me the

ruined my perfect

that

Tamia to go

your fated if you aren’t in love, but it is torture

how strong the pu was, I could not stop loving

her, and I always