The Challenge Two Alphas, One Girl

Theo’s POV

It was Friday’s fourth and hopefully final day of heat. The following day would be the final Marigold day of the challenge. Finally we were at the half-way point and would be leaving these pack lands. Finally, I was going home. I could not wait to see my mate, Ida, and my son. I had not planned to be away from them for two weeks. I had thought I was accompanying my Alpha, Thaddeus, to the stifflands of Marigold for a day or two just to play nice with our allies for the Peace Treaty Celebration. Who would have thought that visit to Marigold would flip Thaddeus’ world upside down. I was anxious to see him again too. I hated being in a foreign pack house without my Bro here. I knew he was probably having an even shittier time with Maze than I was having with Fang. Fang had been almost human these past few days. It was a sight to see.

I went to the Beta dining room. The twins were there. I forced myself not to roll my eyes. They had literally had one job. Watch Friday for two minutes while Fang and I part the she-wolf fight. They had completely deserted their posts to come see the commotion and Friday had had a close call with Thaddeus and Maze. She denied this but I was not an i***t. I had a nose. I was a Beta. I

knew my Alpha’s smell anywhere. Friday had tried to play it off as though the scent was old from his clothes I had given her. Yeah, right, Friday. The scent was as fresh as bread baked two seconds ago. I did not question Thaddeus about it but he sounded guilty in his mind-links or troubled in some way. I was glad he and Maze had not messed up the challenge. I could not speak for Maze but I knew Thaddeus wanted to court Friday properly and make her first official time special.

“Morning Theo!” Chorused Fallon and Fargo, their mouths full of waffles. Their plates were piled up with chocolate chip waffles, topped with whipped cream and more chocolate chips. I smiled. They had similar tastes in food as their little sister. They promptly started to argue.

“You ask him! Now!” Hissed Fallon. “No! You!” Insisted Fargo. I could hear them plainly. I raised my eyebrows. Fallon cleared his throat.

“Beta Theo,” he said, suddenly formal, “my brother, Fargo, and I would like to accompany the challenge party back to Berryndale and stay there for the remainder of the challenge.”

“To keep an eye on our sister!” Added Fargo. Iscoffed. Babysitting was not their forte. “Also, Mommy is going!” Exclaimed Fallon. Fargo nudged him. “Ow!” Said Fallon. “But she is going! Who will feed us? Everyone is gonna be in Berryndale and Dad left.”

My ears perked up. We had sent out patrols since the shooting to look for Farris. He was on the lam specifically unharmed. Maze had told Fang he wanted to handle the punishment aspect himself as the matter was delicate. Farris had shot his Dad but he was also the Dad of his mate. I did not envy Maze right now and some of the decisions he would have to make.

“I don’t see why you’re asking me, boys,” I admitted, putting bacon and eggs on my plate.  gonna be your step-aaa ana the current aipna nopes to be your brother-in-law. Your brother is the beta. Regarding Berryndale, my Alpha is also determined to be your brother-in-law and your sister is likely to be the Luna,” I said, buttering them up way more than they deserved but the twin terrors really did have a lot of connections to high places so I was not about to stop them from tagging along. I was not sure why they had asked me instead of their long list of pack leader relatives. They were not bad sorts really.

Just then, Fang came into the Beta dining room with a beaming Astrid. Fang was being very careful and gentle with her. I wondered if she had threatened to leave him or something for his outbursts in the days prior.

“I’m coming with you all to Berryndale,” Astrid announced.

You couldn’t pay people to stay in Marigold! Fallon and Fargo raised their glasses to her. Friday appeared walking gingerly. She was clearly still in pain. She sat at the very end of the table and put her head in her hands. An attendant tried to offer her food and sweet milky coffee. She smiled at the attendant,

grateful for the drink but refusing the food.

“We’re gonna have a good time,” Fallon said. “In Berryndale, as a family,” Fargo said. Friday perked up at the word family. “You two aren’t going,” said Fang simply. “Yes we are!” Said Fallon. “Theo said it’s ok.”

not exactly what I said. I

his eyes. “Theo probably wasn’t even listening to what you said. He probably just nods at everything you guys say hoping you will go away

and began acting daintily again. She was behaving a

said Fargo out of nowhere. “He will say yes.” “Thaddeus and Maze are our brothers in law,” Fallon added. You couldn’t tell these two anything. “Only one of them will be your brother in law,” Fang corrected. Friday was fidgeting uncomfortably. I assumed it was the tail-end of

of those places! Stop counting your chickens before they hatch,” Fang said, getting

should come, Fang,” mumbled Friday. Fang raised

“Mom is busy with Malachi. I’m not sure if they’re coming. Dad is…It’s just us siblings now and Mom when she’s available but

Friday and the

Thaddeus are the possible future uncles

Fargo whooped. Friday beamed. Fang actually

a mug of beer not coffee (Don’t judge me! It had been a rough couple

Katrina’s POV

recent shooting of the former alpha by his own former beta, security has been tripled, meaning that now is no longer the opportune time

chair, his taloned hands clutching the arms of said chair. My step-brother

She was wearing a corset that accentuated

dark chocolate complexion with chiseled features. He was a bit of a vampire playboy known to have

the other side of Ezra sat the mononymous Prophetess. Prophetess was the only made (not born) vampire coven leader. She was made into a vampire by Victor at only twelve years of age in order to save her from dying of the black plague. She was delicate, pale and rosy-cheeked with bright red curly hair and astonishingly green eyes. She had a doll-like face with her button nose, thick lashes and

the plan? No more kidnapping the Luna to destabilise the two biggest packs. When will we get a chance like this again? One

agreed Victor, siding with his favourite creation.

hasty,” Ezra said. “If we rush this, we will blow our cover, they’ll quadruple the security and then where would

Prophetess folded her arms with a scowl on her face. Victor was stone-faced and silent.

postponed not cancelled,” said Victor who had the final

I gulped. Thaddeus’ POV

the accident and emergency department to the intensive care unit (ICU) in the wee hours of the morning. He had been doing well in the ICU so he was moved to HDU (High Dependency Unit), a step-down ward between ICU and a regular ward. The doctors explained all of this to Maze and me in a private consultation room. I felt like I was overstepping by being there but Maze had

Finding your mate really puts you on cloud 9. I was so excited to get back to Friday

you guys get that pudding?” I interrupted an indignant Maze