The Challenge Two Alphas, One Girl

Fang’s POV

Astrid was ecstatic with the huge warm reaction she had received regarding her pregnancy announcement. I was happy for her. I was happy for both of us. I was scared shitless about being a Dad. My own Dad ended up being an alcoholic and then a would-be murderer. Speaking of my own Dad, I could not stop feeling drawn to Cody. The hair on the back of my inner wolf’s neck was standing up! Did my senses deceive me or did Cody smell like my…

“Dad,” said Thaddeus suddenly. Timbre looked up. “Is it ok if I show Cody the spot on our estate where we wanted the new building?”

“Son, today is a day of celebration!” Began Timbre, raising his hands in the air, the old viking about to make a speech I’m sure. Good grief.

“It’s ok, Baby Bear, you’re excused!” Said True, beaming at her eldest son.

“Hey!” Whined Timbre like a little school boy rather than a seasoned warrior and former Alpha. He pouted at his wife and mate, True, who gave him an innocent look from under her lashes.

“Papa Bear, it’s my luncheon today remember. Friday and I are the hostesses so we can excuse Thaddeus,” cooed Timbre, glancing at Friday encouragingly.

“Oh,” said Friday blankly. “Um, you’re…excused?” “Thank you, little Luna,” murmured Thaddeus pressing his lips to Friday’s forehead.

" for one, think commissioning Cody’s company to sort out that new building is an utterly brilliant idea,” chimed in True, winking at Elizabeth.

Even the mothers of Thaddeus and Maze were friends now! Ugh. I felt like I was on Barney and Friends. We were supposed to be in the middle of the Challenge. I got up as soon as Thaddeus and Cody did. Everyone looked at me. Astrid looked affronted.

“Please, um, Luna True, may I tag along? I, uh, love architecture,” I lied, hoping it was not obvious.

“Oh, Fang! Please, call me True,” chastised True. “Run along and have fun,” she said as though I were her fourth son and had asked to go to sports practice with my friends. She didn’t need to tell me twice. I gave a quick peck on the lips to a suspicious Astrid.

Thaddeus led Cody and I to the back of the main pack house where there was a vast open field. It was windy. The wind made the overgrown grass bow and rise again as one like a wave crashing through a green sea. The Berryndale landscape was really beautiful. I almost forgot my aim when I stopped to admire my surroundings. I recovered.

what I’m smelling?I asked Thaddeus over mind-link privately. Thaddeus’ POV I sure

with Fang. I supposed nothing in this world was impossible when you considered that Maze and I were friends now. Genuine ones. I thought of Maze too. I knew he didn’t want to have to be the one to put Farris to death. Sure, he wanted to avenge his own father, Malachi, but he also didn’t want anymore drama and   rang nag come,

I were

Cody, I like Maze a lot and therefore I care about Elizabeth and I want her to be safe and happy. My top priority however is Friday so I need to know something, why do you smell like Farris?” I asked. The drunken stench of the former Beta was faint but unmistakable. I had

and then took a slow, deep breath.

Thaddeus, please know that I mean absolutely no harm to anyone here. I adore Elizabeth

use my Alpha voice. I only used it as

Malachi and I went off the deep end. I was devastated, out of my mind with grief so when he showed up…I…my heart went out to him. Felicity was taken from

or no?” I asked pointedly. “Yes,” whispered Cody. I heard a sharp intake of breath

attempted murderer of a former alpha is also punishable by death, depending on how lenient or harsh the pack leaders want to be,” said Thaddeus,

the pack leaders to be lenient

towered over him, seven feet to Cody’s six-foot-two or three. He was talking Mano y Mano with the famed seven

Thaddeus, his tone and gaze darkening with suppressed

a rush to kill his mother’s mate after the years of unhappiness she went through with Malachi. He’d even

shrugged but said nothing. I didn’t want Maze to

Fang said softly, frowning. Cody and I looked at him in surprise. We had almost forgotten he was there. He had been silent up

Cody’s POV

didn’t want me coming back to Marigold

had pursued a more than two-decade-long affair, the discovery of which pushed Farris into a fit of vengeful rage and sent Lizzie running into my open arms. Now, Farris’ head and possibly even mine were on the chopping block. Lizzie and I deserved our happy ending after all these years just as much as Malachi and Felicity. I looked at Thaddeus. I doubted his parents, True and even Timbre would be ok with snuffing me out not after the lengths they’d gone through to pull Lizzie from a dark place and to locate me for our reunion. Thaddeus and Maze were the current Alphas but perhaps this needed to

I needed to message Farris and tell him to get the hell out of the

said Fang putting his palms up. I was surprised and frankly suspicious about the suddenly cooperative demeanour

no need for that yet,” I said sternly as I mind-linked Theo for backup in case Fang completely sided with

in the black of an eye, a wary expression on his face. “Take me to Farris,” I commanded him. I didn’t use my Alpha voice. I was going to trust