I fell for the Hybrid.

Chapter Twenty Four

Marissa's POV

Everyone was doing something. Everyone had a part to play. You run the territory. You fight. You win. The Alphas were gathered around the table talking strategy. Duncan was missing. He was making sure that Courtney was safe at headquarters. I informed Britney that the serum worked great. She seemed happy that one thing was going her way. They were looking at a map of the territory. I listened not really paying attention to who was speaking. I just needed to know what was going on.

"We should keep the fighting here in the flat areas."

"We can't put throw everything there."

"So we go in waves."

"Each wave has an Alpha except for the first."

"Let's have three waves."

"NO FOUR!"

And then the bickering began. What caught my attention was that Britney just stood there. Not saying anything. Not doing anything.

"Brit?" I mind linked her. Sometimes you didn't have to be a Beta. You just have to be a friend. Being a pack meant being there for each other. It was mutual. You put in some work and I put in some work. Together we could do this. You have to be there for each other. It's not all work and at the same time it's not all play. She still didn't answer.

"BRITNEY DALTON! YOU BETTER NOT BE IGNORING ME YOU B-WORD"

"Yes cupcake."

"Are you ok? They're fighting and you're not doing much about it."

"I'm letting other people take control. I mean I can't always do that."

"I agree you're always so bossy."

"Good talk. Thanks."

"Brit, it's in your nature and you mean well so don't let his words affect you."

"I can't help it. My own brother?"

"We don't choose our family."

"But we do choose our friends and I'm grateful for you. Thanks for all that you do."

"Oh god. Don't get all lesbian and sappy on me. Go be your au-naturale bossy bitchy self."

"Gee thanks. Good talk."

I could see her perk back up. She was in her 'au-naturale' self. That was good. She cleared her throat and began. When she did the entire room went silent.

"There are a lot of us here. You will work out who's in which wave. I'm not concerned about that. There are 6 Alphas. 3 will be in the first wave. Then there will be 2 waves. 1 Alpha per wave. The last Alpha will run the territory. We don't want any surprises. The 1st wave will have the most fighters but they won't be all present. Some will use the tress as cover. There's a serum that masks scents. We're using that. When fighting remember one thing..go for the throats. Fight together as a unit. Don't go after a wolf on your own. Team work is key. I can't stress that enough. If an Alpha is in trouble stand your ground. Then try to aid them. You gotta trust each other. Form groups and stick together ok. And again take no prisoners. This is war. I'm leaving now. I need to take care of something."

She left. I knew my job all too well. With Cristal and Regina we began to organize the runs and the waves. Between planning and resting two days flew by and boy were we all jittery.

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Author's Note

Some chapters will be longer than others. I honestly couldn't wait for the battle. So please comment and vote!! Thanks.... COMMENT!! LEMME KNOW WHAT Y'ALL THINK. Again. Love you.