The Four Beta Brothers – Chapter 122
JUNIPER
It had been over a decade since I was last in Vinly City. As I watched the thick forest pass by through the car window, I remembered watching the same scenery as my parents fled for my sake. As a little girl, I knew I’d miss the thick forest the city was built in, especially since I didn’t understand what was happening at the time.
Vinly City was the largest werewolf occupation, because the trees surrounded the city for miles all around it. It made it the perfect place to stretch our wolves, and it kept us safer from humans. Most wolf packs had to be extra careful, since they lived closer to human cities. A lot of packs even lived in cities intertwined with humans.
limited occupation available, so families couldn’t choose to live there without alpha approval. It also made it nearly impossible for a werewolf to return as a permanent resident if they chose to leave once before. The alpha rarely made e
okay? he linked.
ne, but he felt my anxiety through our mate bond. It’s strange being back here after so long. I didn’t feel like going into details, but I didn’t have to. I knew Axel
gave him a smile, grateful t
ntly enough. Axel leaned over and kissed me on the cheek.
tream of endless trees.
He was driving the car, and Asher was in the passenger seat.
the unknown factors.
at happened, we were back to square one when it came to finding Nathan.
se of power.
save Nathan, and finally live in peace.
to plan.
***
illed with curlers. She was wearing a bathrobe over her pajamas, and her makeup was halfway done.
ready.” She started tugging on my arm, but Ethan stepped in the way, blocking her from dragging me away immediately.
ay. She is going to be second to the luna. She needs to start learning names and faces,” Ethan said.
“Fine. Just send her to my room wh
to have one of us by her side at all times.”
tter on them.
understand.”
s hands. “I have no intention o
yed crushing you.”
ed his mouth, trying to hide his laughter.
y, now can we?”
hy don’t you cut them a break for now?”
ight. I’ll give them a pass this time. However, if either of them ever doubt a woman’s ability again, I won’t let them off the hook so easily.” She kissed him on the cheek and then turned to me. “I’ll see you soon, Juniper
chuckled. “That’s part of her
hatting out here?” The new voice belonged to a presence that took up the air all arou
ha Williams. Alpha Williams, this is Juniper,” Ethan introduced.
“It’s a pleasure, Juniper.”
d by Alpha Williams. There was something about him that felt familiar.
er?” I asked. I only had a few picture
your father at all. It’s a wonder, truly,” Alpha Williams said. He suddenly dropped his hand and cleared his th
nstantly knew she must be Heline, the luna of the pack. She didn’t smile as she looked at me, and she was the first person who gave me unfriendly vibes since I had arrived.
re, even though I was sure I had.
***
to finally be escorted to Kalli’s room. Other than the initial, “Hello,” Luna Heline ignored my presence as Alpha Williams insisted on giving me a tour of the pack hour. The tour had been incredible. Moira’s family’s pack house looked like a shack compared to this place. It was large enough to accommodate several familie
olves, since Alpha Williams was the king of werewolves. It was his responsibility to prote
lently followed behind me.
need anything,” Axel said once we reached Kalli’s room.
.
way she tore Asher and I apart earlier, yeah, I’m a little afraid of her.”
illed in the twins. She was a wonder, and it only made me want to get to know her even better. I wasn’t used to being around an intense and kind person like her. The way she had both sides boggled my mind.
and deepened the kiss. I melted into his touch, and butterflies swarmed my stomach. By the time Axel parted, I nearly felt dizzy.
making me want to abandon the future luna to make out with you in the hallway.”
o make out later. I promise you that much.”
owing even a peck could be dangerous with where my mind was at. “I’ll
g forward to what?”
red from context clues, I didn’t want the extra attention, so I hoped Kalli would drop the subject.
Axel linked, making my core tighten.
my focus. I had questions about Luna Heline, and Kalli was probably the best person to get honest, open answers from.