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

Waking up with Finlay was a new experience. Yesterday he had woken up before me and I could feel him watching me as

I woke up. Today he was still asleep. We were in almost the same position as yesterday. Me on my stomach and him

draping over me. It was warm and snug and felt safe. I could feel Finlay waking up and I burrowed deeper into him. His

grip around me tightened and he pulled me closer.

“Morning,” he said. His voice was still heavy from sleep.

“Morning.” We shared a kiss and took a moment to wake up. We had a full schedule as it was the last day here. Me and

Finlay had the meeting with the council, then we would come back and help with packing. After lunch there was the

closing ceremony. The late afternoon and evening, we would spend making the final arrangements and saying goodbye

to friends and family from other packs. I had a hard time wrapping my head around the fact we were leaving tomorrow morning. Just a couple of days on the road and then we would be home. I sighed as I got dressed. I was homesick.

“What’s with the sigh?” Finlay asked and wrapped his arms around me from behind. He kissed my shoulder.

“I was just feeling happy that we will be home in a couple of days.”

“You won’t miss the excitement?” he wanted to know. I laughed.

“Not the least. I have had enough drama to last me for years. Give me back my boring life and I will be happy.” He

chuckled. We went down and had breakfast with the others. Matilda and Jake were in full planning mode and directed

the others on what tasks they had. We hadn’t spoken to Jake about our plan to make him Beta. We wanted to wait until we were back so we could talk to everyone at once.

“We are heading out, we shouldn’t be more than an hour,” Finlay said as we had eaten.

“I’ll walk with you. I need to stretch my legs,” Sam told us. Finlay walked on my one side, holding my hand. On the other

side, Sam was walking.

“So, is this part of your bodyguard duty?”I asked him. He looked disappointed.

“I thought you wouldn’t notice.” I smiled at him.

of you, thank you,” I said. Finlay hummed in agreement and

it’s the least I can do.” When we reached the council building, Sam headed back to the cabin

and I were shown into the council chamber we

to face Finlay’s old pack. The council sat in a row in front of us.

of

the head of the council said. All four of us bowed. “We won’t take up much of your

game and where we are now. After yesterday’s results

are capable of standing on their

council will not entertain another request of this kind from the Ocean Shore pack. If the two packs

a unification will be for the best, the council will listen to them, but

have shown they can lead their pack successfully. We

questions?” he asked.

made my pack take for the hide and seek game is the reason for our low ranking.

how the council can look at the result as fair,” Finlay’s brother said. I saw

member said. “First, you forget that

last and if the Blue Mountain pack

it was your pack member’s action that led

burden of guilt can’t be placed on Alpha Finlay.” Most of the council nodded, and I was

they belong in my pack!” Alpha Ryan growled. Finlay

his back as he faced his

head of the council called and stood from his seat. Four warriors

Alpha. I tried to look around Finlay to see what was happening. He gave me an

down. The tension in the

this clear. The Ocean Shore pack has no claim on the Blue Mountain pack or its members. If

any other pack attacking another. We will

if the last game and their track record is anything to go by, they will win. When

fate of the defeated pack, as is custom. Please keep that in mind,” the head

to his full length. He rarely let his Alpha power show, but now he let

situation clear. Alpha Finlay, Luna Amie, you may leave first,” the

of the council said.

as one and bowed. Finlay made sure I walked next to him on the side that

arm lay across my

we got from Matilda,” Finlay told me as we headed out

pleased.

need to find a private place,” I said,

something