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.

over mind-link privately. Thaddeus’ POV I

was a huge asshole and a sorry excuse for a father to my little mate, Friday, but him being sentenced to death would break her little heart. I knew she still wished she could have a decent relationship with him like the one she had recently developed 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, Pernaps, ne was just

I were

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 always been nose for my keen sense of smell even before I took up the

took a slow, deep

please know that I mean absolutely no harm to anyone here. I adore Elizabeth but that’s just the thing…” began Cody,

I was trying to not use my Alpha voice. I only used it as a last resort. Fang was shifting nervously from

from me by 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 him

asked pointedly. “Yes,” whispered Cody. I heard

also punishable by death, depending on how lenient or

the pack leaders to be lenient though,” said Cody

Cody’s six-foot-two or three. He was talking Mano

that?” Asked Thaddeus, his tone and

doubt he’ll be in a rush to kill his mother’s mate after the years of unhappiness she went through with Malachi. He’d even hesitate to kill Farris. That’s Maze’s mate’s Dad. This is a very complicated family and

I didn’t want Maze to be in

him in surprise. We had almost

Cody’s POV

want me coming back to Marigold to snatch his heir incubator

and Malachi 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

message Farris and tell him to get the hell out of the house in

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

no need for that yet,” I said sternly as I mind-linked

an eye, a wary expression on his face. “Take me to Farris,” I commanded him. I didn’t use my Alpha voice.