Game of Destiny – A Thrilling Tale of Power, Love & Fate

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I couldn’t belleve I was in a park house again. I had told myself I shild stay away from the werewolf community. But something about Finlay had made me give in. Maybe 1 finally had met someone as stubborn as myself. I reminded myself this was just a way to make him leave me alone. I would stay for a few days, then turn his ffer down and continue living my own life. In the little town where no one knew who or what I was and that was how I wanted Right? I got up and made my way into the bathroom. A hot shower would be nice after the long ride, and it couldn’t hurt to look at least a little presentable when meeting the pack. Not that I wanted to impress anyone, it was just ingrained into me since childhood that when meeting a new pack, you showed the best version of yourself. It was about politeness. At least that is what I to myself as I was getting ready. I had enough time to shower and get dressed. Then I watched the amazing view of the creek with the wildflowers growing along it. I sat by the large windows for ten minutes before there was a knock on the door. I opened it and l Finlay in.

“Ready to check out the pack land and say hi to some pack member” he asked.

“Sure, that’s why

why I’m here,” 1 told him.

“Do you mind if Martin and Sam join us? They are curious about you and It’s rare we get new wolves,” he said.

“No, that’s fine by me,” I told him and did my best to mask my nervis. It was uncomfortable to be around strange wolves, and I wondered how much Finlay had told them about me. Did they all know that I had no wolf? I followed Finlay downstairs, where Martin waited with another man. This new wolf had hair almost as red as my own. He was pale with freckles and had a look more suited for a rascal than a Gamma. I was introduced to him and I had guessed correctly, he was the pack’s Gamma.

“Finlay, someone else with red hair!” he happily exclaimed. “Medow, my mate will love you,” he added. I couldn’t help but laugh and

decided I liked Gamma Sam from the start. The three men took me on a short tour around the pack house. Making sure I know where the important things were. Then they took me outside and started introducing me to other wolves. All while joking and taking puns out of each other. I found myself relaxing in their company and it made me remember growing up and the friend group I had belonged to. Until one of them broke my heart. I unconsciously rubbed my chest, like I always did when thinking of James. The pain wasn’t as sharp as it had been. But I would have hoped it would have gone away by now. Maybe the moon goddess would be kind enough to give me a second chance mate. But it didn’t look like that was in my cards.

“Are you okay?” Finlay asked. He looked worried.

“I’m fine,” I told him and let my smile slip into place. I was used to hiding the hurt by now. It was my second nature. He looked at me a little longer and then nodded. We had walked through the centre of the village. Everything looked well kept and the pack felt happy and content. As far as I could see, this was a good pack. It had the same vibe as I picked up from Finley. Relaxed, caring and strong. It showed how much influence an Alpha had on his pack.

“I suggest we head for the communal kitchen and end our tour with pack dinner,” Finlay suggested.

“Yes please. Medow has kitchen duty and I have been away from her for too long, Sam exclaimed.

“Newly mated wolves,” his two friends said as one and rolled their eyes. I had to laugh. In the kitchen, we found a small woman with brown hair in a pixie cut that made her look adorable.

“Medow, honey,” Sam called out. The woman turned around and gave him a brilliant smile.

“Babe!” she called and gave him a wave before returning to cooking

“Come, I’ll introduce you,” Sam told me and took my hand to tow me through the kitchen.

joining the pack,” Sam said as we walked up behind his mate. Medow twirled

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could be twins,” she said with a smile. “Hello, I’m Medow,” she added and held out her hand towards her. I shook it and introduced myself. “So the boys have been showing you around?

can ave

mate.

honey, the Alpha wanted her to eat with us. Sam tried to obj

tie our guest in the walk–in freezer? Of course she will eat with us. But the food won’t be ready for at least thirty minutes. So scoot, go

okay with you? Sam asked. I could see he wanted to please himate, but at the same time obey his Alpha and

I told him. He relaxed and smiled at his mate.

love him to death. But he is a tad bit clingy,” she confided in me.

wolf that isn’t when it co

to his mate, I joked and felt the pang in my chest. Medow laughed

the one female everyone looks up to. She’ll like you,” Medow told me and we walked deeper into the kitchen. “Matilda,” Medow called out. An older woman appeared from a door and smiled

and

she is a guest of Finlay,” Medow introduced

the woman said, and we shook hands. “Is my nephew trying to recruit you

is,” I

cook?” I smiled at her. As the Beta’s daughter, I had been expected to help out with all the different communal tasks in the pack before

food.

can,” I therefore

pointed to a workstation filled with vegetables that would become a garden salad. I nodded and picked up the knife and started working. Medow started mixing ingredients for a dressing and Matilda was frying patties as we all talked and got to know each other. Half an hour later, the food was done, and the kitchen was filled

hard?” he asked. Both Matilda and I snorted at the same time, which made Medow laugh.

I don’t overwork guests, Matilda

not as fragile as

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got to know each

nice and relaxing.” I