HOLDEN: Book Two of The Dark Moon Series

Chapter 11

Naal's POV

I could feel her anger from the training field and it stirred my wolf. It wasn't polite of me to ease drop on their conversation but Luka left his mindlink open again and I was curious to know more about this budding young Alpha anyways. And I must say I am more than surprised at who he seems to be.

Tobias will be a force to reckon with if he continues on this path. Although the Blue Moon pack is smaller than most they have loyalty like none I've ever seen and that is strong in itself. Let alone if he does mate with Willow the alliance between our packs will make them stronger than ever. It's definitely something to look forward to.

"That's enough for the night pups head home already. I'm sure your parents are wondering where you are." The two thirteen year olds finally stop sparring and fall to the grass in a heap. They're both training to be warriors and they personally asked me to watch their practicing. I think humans call people like them brown nosers? But I think it's smart for them to come to me. I may not be the strongest fighter but strategically I'm deadly.

"Thank you Beta Naal for staying to watch us." One of the pups says still gasping for air.

"Yes we really appreciate it." His opponent says trying to sit up.

"It was my pleasure believe me. You both have your strong suits and with a lot more practice and fine tuning you will be far better than you've ever imagined. But it is always best to spar with someone you don't know. That increases your chances of winning and losing so you will be able to account for your mistakes and you victories better. In reality you won't be often blessed with the chance the fight someone you know and studied. Now get moving, the moon will be rising soon." I tell them helping both up simultaneously.

Before I go to check on Rae I make sure they've headed in the right direction first. I can't afford to have them getting lost right now.

Turning to the pack house I smile. I'm sure I'm going to be hearing about this from Luka soon and no doubt he will complain and fuss about why he believes he is right and so on but for now, what's Luka's loss is my gain.

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"You know I could sense your frustration from outside." I say quietly.

I don't enter her room as of yet even though her door is open; which means she isn't too upset right now, just most likely disappointed... I know the feeling.

"Come in Naal." Stepping in I close the door gently behind me and stay where I'm standing.

"I just don't understand why–" Rae starts but I choose to interrupt her.

"You want to know what I've learned these past few years?" She closes her mouth at my question and beckons me to sit next to her but I still stay standing. I love the look of disappointment that flutters across her face at my rejection.

"What's that?"

"It's that no matter the species, man or lycan, we are selfish." Her eyes widen at my answer before they're cast down to her painted toes.

"I guess I know where you're going with this." Rae mutters.

"If you do then please finish what I will say." I tell her kindly. She sighs and lifts her eyes again.

"You're going to say that it's selfish of me to expect Luka to feel the same way I do. And that's wrong." My smile softens at her voice and I finally sit beside her.