Ugh, half-dragon/half-wolf… what a fucking combination.
CHAPTER SEVEN
Deacon
“Fucking vampires.” It took all of my resolve not to toss my cell phone against the marble fountain with the silver veining that was sprinkling water with a tranquil sound gently in to the equally beautiful basin. Selena’s home was lavish as fuck, a little too feminine for my taste, but she had some nice shit I’d probably have moved to my property in Forest Grove. That fountain being one of the items. Of course, that was if I survived this attack from this bothersome threat. Son of a bitch didn’t even give me a chance to celebrate my fucking victory! That was just some rude-ass bullshit.
Damn, why couldn’t this day end like it had been planned? With Théoden, Josef, and I taking out Laurent and Akio. I was going to get even more territory and probably more wolves. Now, I had to worry about surviving the next… what? Five hours, at this motherfucker’s rate. He’d already taken out two of the most powerful Alphas and their packs in less than five hours’ time. I’d be a fool to think he’d stop at them. This Kendrick fucker probably wanted all of the wolf territory.
“What’s wrong?”
Not only did I know whose gruff voice that question had come from, I could smell and sense my right-hand man. I turned to see Elliot, butt-ass naked with his thick cock slick with cum and shit. I arched an eyebrow. “Someone’s been having fun.”
He cracked a smile and nodded. “Fuck yeah, had to break in some of these bitch-ass wolves. They need to learn that you run your pack differently than Selena. You only want real men in your pack, those who can handle a cock in all their holes and are able to bounce back from an ass whoopin’.”
I chuckled. “Is that ‘ass whoopin’ you’re talking about with your cock or your fists?”
He snorted. “Both. You know how I do.”
I nodded, because I did. “Well, I’m glad you got that out of your system, because we’ve got a problem.” I explained to Elliot what was going on and after I had finished, he let out quite the menacing growl. That meant two things; one, he was ready for another fight and two, he was pissed that someone was bold enough to pull this stunt.
“Does Elijah know?”
“Not of this latest development, no. I was just about to call him. We need to gather everyone and get the fuck out of here.”
“Abandon this territory? After we just claimed it?” he asked, both arms out at his sides for emphasis.
“I’m not abandoning shit. All of this is mine. All of this will be my Forest Grove territory. And once we’re all together, I’ll make that announcement with Elijah by my side. I’ll be breaking this land down into districts and assigning new Beta Capos to guard it. But for now, we need to prepare for what’s coming,” I said, putting our situation into perspective.
He lowered his arms and nodded. “All right, I’ll get everyone ready to leave.”
“Elliot,” I called out as he turned to leave. He looked at me over his shoulder.
“Yeah?”
“Wash your cock.” I nodded to the bathroom that was down the hall.
He smiled. “I like the smell of ass on my dick.”
I chuckled and shook my head. He left to handle the order I gave him. Meanwhile, I had to contact Elijah to let him know what was up. He answered on the fourth ring.
“Baby, you all right?” he asked.
God, I loved hearing him call me “baby”. I loved the expression on his face when he looked at me. Never had I felt a connection so strongly to anyone before, and since mating with him, I understood even more what it meant to be bonded. Gone were the days when we butted heads like two stubborn mules. He followed my lead and I followed his. That was how we had survived so far.
“I’ve got some bad news, Eli. We may have a bigger threat on our hands than Akio and Laurent, who are now both dead.”
“What? They’re dead? What the fuck? Is it Théoden?”
“That bitch-ass fucker won’t do any attacks until nightfall, so he could have his precious vampires on the field. No, it’s not him.”
“Who then?”
“A werewolf/dragon hybrid named Kendrick Sahr.”
“A what?”
By the tone of his voice, I could imagine the look on Eli’s face. One that was two parts incredulous and one part confused as fuck. “Yeah, you heard right. Another abomination like Théoden and that Dante asshole is threatening all of us. He killed Laurent, and according to Darla, he bit Laurent and his dragon venom ended the man. He then agreed to her terms to have a tournament for the territory instead of just outright killing Darla too. I wondered why he didn’t just do that.”
“Maybe he wanted to test his wolves in the tournament,” Elijah suggested.
“Maybe. Whatever the case, she lost and her strongest wolves were killed by his. He has both dragons and hybrid wolves in his group.”
“Dragons follow him?” Elijah asked with even more interest in his tone.
“Apparently, he is both a dragon King and wolf Alpha. He commands both, and that’s something that has never been done in all of our history to my knowledge,” I pointed out.
Granted, I was less than five centuries old, but I knew about wolf history. The moment in time when we had regained our independence from dragon and vampire oppression. How we as a species fought for and gained territory of our own and throughout history, never have we shared that territory with anyone other than humans. To learn of Kendrick being dual natured and controlling both really set me on edge. I didn’t know what to expect, but I had to prepare for everything, which meant the rules went out the window. If he came to me next, I was playing to win.
“So, you think he’s coming for us next?” Elijah asked. It was just another thing I noticed that linked us together. We were always on the same page.
“He might be. I’m the youngest of all Alphas. Maybe he thinks Selena is still alive and he’s coming for her next. Maybe he’s working his way through a pattern that leads him to dragon territory. I don’t know what the fuck is going on. I just know that keeping our packs divided like we are now will insure our downfall. We need to combine everyone, arm everyone.”
“Guns?”
“Fuck yeah. I’m past this fighting with teeth and claws bullshit when this motherfucker is bringing dragon venom and actual dragons who breathe literal fire into the mix. Some of his wolves can manipulate fire as well. So yeah, baby… we need every advantage we can get.”
“I’m not knocking you for wanting to be prepared, Deacon. I’m just surprised by everything I’m hearing. It’s like this all came out of left field.”
“Because it did. All this time, I had thought Akio and Laurent were pissed that I’d betrayed and killed Selena and were regrouping to come up with another plan. Had no idea Laurent had been killed by some freak and that’s why they hadn’t attacked. I had learned about Laurent earlier, but Akio less than twenty minutes ago.”
“Shit,” Eli cursed. “All right, I’ll get everyone prepared on my end. We’ll have everything ready for you all when you get here. Be careful.”
“Make sure they load the guns up with wolf venom bullets. That’s going to be our main advantage to take out his dragons,” I said.
“Babe, are you sure? If word gets out that we defended out territory this way—”
“Let’s survive this attack first before we have to worry about any others, okay?”
“All right. I trust you.”
“We’re on our way.” I ended the call and looked around Selena’s home once again. Already, a lot of the wolves were leaving, climbing into cars to head to our main headquarters. Fucking Théoden, just like a vampire to think about themselves. I’d bet a part of him was hoping this asshole takes me out. It would relieve him of our alliance and he probably thought because he was half dragon himself, and his wolves with Josef were freaks themselves, he would have a chance of taking Kendrick out.
Fuck… now that I thought about it, he just might. Which meant, if this
Kendrick came for me first… I had a card or two to play.
~*~
It took about two hours for me to get back home, but Elijah was on top of his game like he said he’d be. I walked around my mansion, watching all of my wolves load up their weapons. AK-47s, 9mm, tech-nines, and a bunch of other ass-kicking and killing guns. I even had grenades that expelled silver dust. Those were to be used as a last resort, because once exploded, we were all fucked. But if you were already losing, might as well take a motherfucker out with you. The dust gets into your lungs, weakens and sickens you. Maybe that was enough to get an advantage. That was what those grenades were used for.
This was another reason why Alphas had to be financially secure. Every last gun that was being loaded was being armed with silver bullets and those fuckers didn’t come cheap. There were also a lot of silver swords and daggers strapped to many thighs and backs of my wolves. Those types of weapons were not looked down upon, they were as medieval as they came. It was the guns and grenades that would put a mark on my victory if I won. But I didn’t give a shit. I even had weapons for dealing with vampires. Many relied on ultraviolet bullets and lights, all wolf packs worth their fur carried those kinds of weapons. Because never again would we be submissive to them. That was the reason why Josef was a target. He gave into Théoden.
In all honesty, I didn’t blame him for doing what needed to be done to get his mate. I had an alliance with Théoden too, but I wasn’t his bitch like Josef was. Still, had I’d been in Josef’s shoes, I would have taken twice as many wolves, loaded them up with guns that contained bullets that had wolf venom in them. Keep your distance when dealing with Théoden and his vampire sons. Ultraviolet weapons didn’t work on them since the sun didn’t affect them. Gotta think outside the box.
“Everyone is armed and ready,” Elliot reported.
I turned to see him stroking a fucking mini-gun like it was his own cock. The string of bullets that hung from the thing were as deadly as they could be, each one silver. And Elliot was a sharpshooter, he knew how to make every bullet count.
“That for the dragons, I take it?” I asked.
“For anyone dumb enough to fuck with us, really. But if I can catch those motherfuckers in the sky and let loose, I will. Watch 'em drop like dead birds. Each tip is loaded with venom.”
I nodded approvingly. “Are the sentinels posted?”
“Of course, boss. The entire pack had quick introductions and Elijah and I, along with the other Beta Capos, divided the battalions at the checkpoints,” Elijah said.
I was the last to arrive, but I had all the confidence that my higher-ups and mate could take care of business and they had. “Good.” I walked over to the dining room table that was now littered with guns and picked up a forty-five magnum. A real fucking beauty, and brute killer. It was powerful enough to blast a hole in someone’s chest. I was hoping that someone would be Kendrick. He may be immune to dragon and werewolf venom, but silver fucked us all up. Maybe silver could still kill him. If not, hopefully it could weaken him enough for me to rip his heart out.
“Have all the regular silver bullets been dipped in wolf venom?” I asked as a last-minute check. Like I said, every fucking advantage.
“And you know this, boss. See,” Elliot pointed to three buckets surrounding several boxes of silver ammunition, “I made sure every wolf dipped their ammunition before loading their guns.”
I nodded. “Good. If the silver doesn’t kill them, the wolf venom will.”
“That’s the plan,” Elijah said as he came up behind me.
I turned and wrapped my arm around his waist, pulling him in for one of my patented knee-weakening kisses. He opened up to me, tongue and all, and I growled in my lust-filled state. Just the smell of him could get me riled up, it didn’t take much.
“I would fuck the hell out of you right now, but I need to conserve my energy,” I said.
“We can fuck after we kick this asshole’s ass. That is, if he comes for us,” Elijah said.
I nodded and released him. “For now, make sure everyone is fed and ready. We don’t need anyone falling asleep at their posts. Especially those who were with me last night. They need to rest a bit.”
“I’m already on it, boss. They are taking shifts.” Elliot said.
“What about you?”
“What about me?” Elliot asked with a shrug.
“You haven’t slept in… shit, I don’t know how long,” I said. Elliot had been on Marco duty before joining me to take down Selena’s pack. It had to have been twenty-four hours since Elliot had gotten some shuteye.
“I’m good. Busting those wolves’ asses earlier gave me a second wind,” he said with a satisfied smirk.
“Ah yeah, I forgot how getting a good nut in gives you energy. It does the opposite for me.” I laughed, then slapped Elijah on his very firm and delicious ass. I hoped this wouldn’t be the last time I got to touch that ass, let alone fuck it. If Kendrick was coming for us, I was going to make him pay for ruining my fun.
CHAPTER EIGHT
Noel
Rise, Noel, I kept hearing that in my mind, so much so, I forced my eyes open. I lay in bed for a few seconds starring off into the darkness. Was it nightfall already? Didn’t feel like it.
Good boy. Oh shit, it was Théoden’s voice in my head.
Father? I asked, wondering why he’d awaken me.
We have a problem, he said, then proceeded to tell me about a dragon/wolf hybrid who’d just taken out two of the biggest packs in wolf territory. He was concerned Josef’s pack was next, as he was also a powerful Alpha. It was either Josef or Deacon next.
Holy shit!
In any case, I need you to go to Donovan, relieve him of his need. I want you both to join me here.
But that will leave New Haven unprotected, I pointed out.
Don’t presume to tell me something you think I’m not aware of, pet.
I could feel Théoden’s scorn through our mental connection and I had to check myself. I just wanted to serve him to the best of my ability. I didn’t mean to question him. I’m sorry, Father. I was out of line.
Yes, you were. Your presence will be more valuable to me here than just two of you there. Leave your son and nephews. They will be on the frontline once the sun rises. Leave the responsibility to organize the Lords to them.
Do you think them ready for that responsibility, Father?
If they aren’t, then you and my other sons have failed in training them, wouldn’t you agree?
Damn, he hit me again. I had confidence Romeo could handle any duty I gave him. You’re right, Father. They are ready. What do you want me to do about the human I told you about?
You’re a General, Noel. What do you want to do with that human?
This was the first time such a decision rested solely with me. I could ask Donovan for advice, but I thought this was another test. Théoden wanted to see how I would handle it, not my brothers. I thought if I got advice from one of them, it would disappoint him. I’d come too far to fall back now. I will deal with him personally, Father.
That is what I wanted to hear, pet.
Father, about Donovan. I won’t be enough to satisfy his sexual need.
That is true. Bring him here, his brothers will be able to help you.
All right, Father. We’re on our way.
Good.
With that last word, Théoden ended our connection. I felt it too, like scissors cutting a metaphysical link inside my brain. I couldn’t help but marvel at all of the powers vampires had. I also had to smile to myself that Théoden had chosen me to give these gifts to. He’d met so many humans in his lifetime, especially as old as he was, and only a handful made an impression on him enough to want to sire them. I was special in that regard. I wouldn’t ever let him down.
I sat up and looked at my own son. I’d chosen Romeo at the time because I had to, but still, I put in the work to find someone I could relate to. Someone who called to me and he’d stood out among s
o many. It had been interesting training him when I was still learning what it meant to be a vampire. It was like, I learned a lesson and then immediately had to teach it to him. It was good I have had great teachers. I looked at the others; Ryan, Marcus, and Jace. Each of them had come a long way too, being gems to their Fathers, my brothers. I bet they were missing them.
No doubt, Bruce was going to tear Ryan’s asshole up the moment they reunited. Marcus was going to get a hot-blooded welcome from Marco, too. Jace, he was the only one who wouldn’t have to worry about getting his asshole handed to him. Derek would be riding him like a jockey once he got his son’s dick inside of him. He’d searched long and hard for a cock Jace’s size. Each of them won my brothers and me over with their personalities as well as their looks. Ryan, Jace, and Marcus proved to be more than capable of handing out discipline as that’s been their duty since having to take over for their Fathers.
They could handle organizing the Lords, especially since the Lords were battle-ready anyway. All of them were centuries old and had fought King Alexander’s army to gain this land. I loved hearing stories about those days. Of course, Marco had been in more wars than my other brothers, not that there’s been a lot. Vampires pretty much handled their business, dragons and wolves too. Well, it was time for me to get ready. I climbed out of the bed and went to the closet to pick out some clothes for Donovan. I got dressed in an outfit comfortable to fight in. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a little bit afraid. If Théoden was right, we were about to be attacked by dragons and wolves, not to mention, wolf/dragon hybrids. I’d only been in one battle with regular fucking wolves and that was hell enough. Had Tylendel not been with us, there was no telling how that fight would have turned out. And Tylendel was just one dragon. I couldn’t imagine having to fight hundreds of them. Yeah, I was worried.
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