We look up when we hear our son Darien’s name announced, he was up against Lexus Stonemaker. One of Boris’s nephews. Both of our eldest boys are away at college. They are at the top Alpha University, only the strongest of Alpha and Beta’s even complete their training at this school. Few are able to complete all five years. Damien and Xander, however, were graduating First Rank.
They have stayed at the school most of this time. Rarely coming home. Only for the few holidays werewolves celebrated that would be considered major, the summer and winter solstice celebrations. There were the spring and fall, but winter and summer were the two they chose to visit each year, and only for a night. So my mate and I would go to the school to visit them.
The match between Darien and Lexus was over quickly. Darien never lost his smile the entire battle. I could tell he was having fun. I remember the text from my son at that moment. And I look back at the Northmountain couple. They were arguing still. I text Damien “I’ll talk to your mother.” he sends an acknowledgment with “Okay.” I look up as they announce Alora’s match.
I nudge my mate. ““Do you have your camera?” She takes it out of her purse.
“You want me to record her fight?” she asks.
“Yeah, I want her to have a memento, and I think Damien would like to see it.” she nods.
“You’re right. She gets the camera set up and starts recording.
Alora descends to the Arena floor and up onto the platform, her stance and aura that of an Alpha, spine straight, shoulders back, head held high, eyes glittering like purple diamonds, Alpha’s glare in place. She was magnificent. “She’s all grown up.” Ember comments. I nod my acknowledgment. I now know what my son was trying to tell me. She had told him she wouldn’t hold back anymore.
What I hadn’t realized, was how much she had been holding back. Who knew she was this much of an Alpha? She steps up to the platform and takes off a really short black cardigan, and a wrap–around skirt. Leaving her in a pair of black athletic capris and a short black tank with purple skulls on it. She takes the fighter’s stance and waits for the signal.
She was fast, I didn’t know she had progressed to this level, and she was strong. It only took her two hits and then her opponent was down and out, she was the winner. The entire crowd was in shock at how abruptly the match had ended. Then the announcer declared her win. There was a roaring of victory that spread to the crowd, a tribute to the victor.
Something is niggling at me, and I look down at the Northmountain’s again. Their fury and glares at Alora were murderous. The worry my sons had expressed, was now in me. ““Ember my love,” she looks at me, then turns to look at the couple too. “How do you feel about moving Alora into the pack house early? She’s still looking at Allister and Bettina. “I think tonight would be as good as any.” My phone dings with a message.
“Dad, Darien thinks we need to move Alora in tonight. He said Sarah looks insane with anger.” And then immediately after ‘Dad we need to move Alora tonight, I can’t help but feel something bad is going to happen to her if we don’t.” This one is from Darien. I show them to Ember, she looks into my eyes.
“Text them back to let them know that’s the plan. It’s no coincidence we were feeling the same.” I do as my mate says. “We’ll take her to their house ourselves after the exams are finished, you’ll help her pack her things, and we’ll get her moved tonight.” I look at my Beta, he’s looking down at his phone, and Lissanna is looking over to where his son is with worry.
**What is it, Boris?” He looks at me. “My son sent a text telling me he’s worried about what Sarah’s got planned for Alora, he said she looks maniacal.” He pauses to swallow. “He said he’s going to try and keep her attention on him, and asked if there was something I could do to make sure she was safe from her
parents.”
I think for a moment. “Tell him the Alpha is already seeing to her safety, and to not be alone with Sarah, I don’t want anything happening to your son either. He nods and starts texting Matthew back.
4:04 pm P
Werewolf’s Heartsong
Chapter 19
Kian’s POV
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
