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

I looked out over the two new houses being built at the edge of the small town that were continuing to grow. I couldn’t

believe I had been here for over three years. One of the new houses was for a lone wolf we had recruited. Ramses had

been with us four almost half a year and he was fitting in like he had always been with us. The other house was for one of

the pack who had found her mate during one of the allied parties we had started to attend. The two had chosen to settle

down in our pack. We were slowly growing. It was important to all of us that we didn’t grow too fast. I turned around and

headed back to the pack house for breakfast. The fall air was clear and the red and yellow leaves were slowly falling.

“How does it look?” Finlay asked as he came walking from the other direction and met me by the front door to the pack

house.

“They are coming along great. It looks like they will be waterproof before the first storm hits,” I told him as we walked

inside.

“Perfect.” We sat down at our usual table and Matilda joined us and started talking about the next hide and seek

tournament. They were a beloved twice yearly tradition by now. Jake proved with each one that his skills were developing.

There was the usual chatter in the dining hall. It all felt familiar by now. Suddenly, the room got dead quiet and everyone

scented the air. I was the first one out of my chair and hurrying over to Medow, sweeping her up in a tight hug.

“Congratulations!” I shouted. The room burst out in activity as everyone wanted to congratulate the expecting parents.

Finlay and Martin were congratulating Sam, who desperately tried to keep an eye on Medow. Medow was thanking

everyone for their well wishes with a blush on her cheeks and a hand on her stomach. Sam finally managed to get away

from his friends and get to Medow’s side and place an arm around her.

“Don’t fuss,” she told him as he was about to object to the next batch of pack mates that wanted to congratulate the

couple.

“Oh, just let him. It’s part of the experience,” Matilda said as she beamed a smile at the couple.

“Finally, someone sane,” Sam said, sounding relieved. After reluctantly letting the rest of the pack congratulate them,

Sam guided Medow to our table and had her sit down. She looked at me, rolled her eyes, and then giggled. I got the

impression she didn’t hate it nearly as much as she pretended to. Which was good as we would have seven months of

danger. Well, more like six months. A pregnant wolf’s scent

of pregnancy, when the hormones

second time,

walked into the dining room, closely followed by a beaming

couple. Jake was as protective of his mate

I commented to Finlay when we

huge smile. I understood his happiness. Not only was

was thriving. Everyone knew fertility rates were closely connected to the

packs where the members were happy

was such a clear sign of the pack’s health that Alphas

you think you can arrange for

would love

you need my

her mother, to come here for the birth. Would that be

Finlay smiled at him and

is an ally and has always shown us kindness and friendship. I can’t see why your parents

Feel free to

said. When the conversation changed to another subject she

hoping you would be there

asked,

mom will be there and so will Sam. My mom will

will get all rallied up and he will try and protect me and the pup and

down,” she told me. I smiled

Sam. He will be

him if he faints,” I promised. Medow giggled and squeezed

knew I could trust

and it continued in the same way. I helped Matilda make

as we had a top tier meeting to discuss a new business proposal Ramses had submitted.

middle of debating it when two

house when off, alerting everyone

a patrolling warrior reporting a large amount of unknown, shifted wolves had entered into our land. We all stood

one.

lock yourself in the

were mindlinking different part

to do.

there if I have to,”

as touch me, I will use my claws on your

from the usually sweet and mild tempered Medow, had the room dead silent

her.

I won’t do that,”

only place to read the

us now

she asked, and