All Chapters of The Alpha and the Exile: Chapter 21 - Chapter 29

“What the hell is his problem?” Mario asked, his voice gruff.I wish I knew, but I would find that out later. One problem at a time. “What is it you needed to talk to me about? Was there another attack?”

“I swear to God if you say I’m projecting one more time I’m going to knock out every single one of your Goddamn teeth,” Mike warned me.I smiled back at him, despite the fear trickling in the back of my mind. While the fear of violence from Mike was always there, I had a feeling Mike was

I sat in my office, feeling the start of a headache coming on. There had been another attack on our borders, but the rogues also attacked the neighboring packs this time. Of course, that prompted all the local alphas to call an emergency meeting. It wasn’t good. If I would ever be challenged, it would be there. As much as I hated to admit it, Michael was right. I sucked when it came to fighting. We would have to up our training big time if I was going to have a chance by the time the meeting came around in three days.

I sat in my office, my fingers laced together and holding my chin. I know I should question Michael about the events of this morning, but I can’t bring myself to do it. I guess part of me is afraid Mario might be right. Michael was responsible. The other part recognizes that I am all over the place. I can’t let anyone see me like this. No way would I been seen as a capable Luna if I am one minute yelling like a psycho then sobbing the next. 

It’s an odd feeling, hitting rock bottom. It became so clear what was important and what wasn’t. Protecting the pack was important, my need to remain connected to my family wasn’t. Allowing Michael to take advantage of his second chance was important, my claim on his wasn’t. If one could say I had one now. I was sure Michael hated me now and I would accept that hate. It made this all easier. 

 I rubbed the raw skin of my knuckles as I paced the cell. Frustration had gotten the better of me a couple of times from being in this thing. God, I hate cells. With a growl, I sat down on the cot and waited for something, anything. Just how long was Alice planning on keeping me here? I opened my fists then closed them again. I should’ve known better than to believe she would be different. I growled as I kept flexing my hands, remembering the doc told me things like that could help the anger from getting out of control.

I stood at a military rest to keep from hugging myself with my arms as I watched Michael fight Mario. I couldn’t believe Koryeon went behind my back and brought him here. Thanks to this being a challenge fight there was no way I could stop Michael if he went too far. What would it do to Michael if he killed someone?In a matter of seconds, one thing was very clear. Mario didn’t stand a chance against Michael. I held my breath as Michael hit him ov

I sat at the large conference table, every chair filled. One of those seats was taken by the still recovering Doctor Evans. He had woken up during my trip to the emergency meeting. Doctor Evans confirmed what we already knew. Mario was his attacker, not Michael. Despite not being an elder or on my council, but as one of Mario’s victims, I granted Doctor Evans the right to be here.

COMING DECEMBER 1ST Nicole, Nic, was forced to become the son her father, the alpha of the Golden Plains pack, lost when her brother ran away shortly after their mother's death. Nic's worked hard to be one of the bo