8.1

His straightforward response was, "Dad sent me to get you?"
How did you find me here, exactly?
He said in a stupid tone, "I asked"
I was perplexed as to why my father wanted me back.
"Don't act foolish, Marina. He told me that Dad was genuinely worried about my safety, knowing I knew.
She recognized that look. Benjamin was attempting to subdue her. That would have worked everywhere, but it could only have done so if she had remained in their pack.
My not coming back, I declared with conviction.
He grabbed my hand and said, "That's not really up to you."
Ryan yelled behind me, "Her. Go.
Get out of here, said Benjamin.
Who the fuck do you think you are to approach my pack and instruct me? Ryan made an intimidating statement as he moved closer to Benjamin.
He immediately grabbed my hands and started to back off. As he stared at him, he gasped in terror.
What?
Ryan was in charge.
Shit.
The leader of the North pack is your partner.
Ryan of Benjamin enquired.
Benjamin responded timidly, "He sent me here to get my sister.
Are you Marina's sister? He asked, his eyebrows rising.
"Yeah
Are you certain?
"Yeah"
She won't be leaving. Get off my property before I decide to kill you. Oh, and let your father know that I'll be dropping by shortly," he told them before dismissing them and leaving.
Before he and the boys left the pack house, Benjamin sent me a sneer. They were ashamed of what had happened, as I could tell. I understood that this wasn't done yet.
They're going to want revenge.
Alpha Ryan
Fuck.
For years, people have looked everywhere for her. We were completely unaware that she was constantly correct in front of us. She was meant to put an end to the conflict and make everyone happy. She might have killed us all, so there was that possibility.
Although I didn't want to approach her too closely, my wolf had other ideas. I didn't want to be around her, but he always did. Although I was aware that he was still upset with me for having affairs with other women, I had needs.
She was attractive but always covered her form by donning those baggy garments. More than anything, I yearned to see what was beneath those oversized tops and bottoms, but I also wished to keep her at a safe distance.
She was a child. Some could argue that I'm too young. She was only 18, and I was 25. She was 7 years her senior. I don't understand why the moon goddess thought it would be a good idea to match me with a partner who is so young.
What will we do to deal with the rogues? I returned to the conversation we were having in the conference room after getting sidetracked.
We'll handle it the same way we always have, I replied. Was wondering
With my Beta, Maxwell, and my third in command, Dylan, I was in a conference with the pack elders.
At least once a month, we had these meetings, but today was different.
We have been having a series of rogue attacks on the pack.

We thought the attack was merely a diversion from something far worse and more serious. Even though I've made sure that the knowledge never leaves this region, it's possible that word got around that the angel was in my pack.
I wanted to keep Marina's status as my mate a secret until I had eliminated the dangers, so only a select group of my most dependable pack members knew it. After all, Marina was my mate, and I knew that if she died, a part of me would also die.

I was unwilling to face the chance that losing her might send me insane. She was also the ideal leverage for my opponents, should they ever learn the truth.
One of the elders said, "You know we can't win this war without her.
I answered with a steely gaze, "We have been fighting these conflicts long before I found her, and so far, we have still managed to survive.
Were they implying that I lacked skill?

"It was foretold that she would bring an end to the war. We are not attempting to discredit you or your methods. The elder spoke up again and bowed in submission. "We want you to do the right thing to stop more bloodshed.
While my wolf wasn't exactly delighted with the prospect of our mate fighting on the front lines, I knew that what he was saying was accurate. He didn't want to sacrifice, but there was no other option.
I said,
"She will undergo the appropriate training before she is ready to be on the battlefield. She hasn't fully mastered or learnt how to handle her powers.
We are more than confident that Elder Racheal is the best person to train her because she has spent a lot of time learning about the myths surrounding angels, another elder added.
"She will spend the next few days getting to know the pack and its members before beginning her training. The meeting is now over, "1 declared and got to his feet.
Maxwell and I started to return to the pack as soon as we left the building after I left the room. The Crystal Blue pack was due to visit, as I had anticipated.
My wolf's voice rang, "Mate in trouble."
With all the speed my two legs would allow, I dashed back to the group. I surmised that a few folks who weren't from our pack but whose odour I could detect must have been those from the Crystal Blue pack.
When I entered, I noticed a man standing uncomfortably close to Marina for my wolf.

My wolf started acting differently. It fought against my control to escape and rip out that jerk's throat. My wolf quieted down, and I spoke.
But the boy wasn't buying it, so I came dangerously close to killing him. I'm not sure who he thought he was to enter my pack and address me in such a manner. He must have some death wish.
Marina had to step in and prevent me from choking the moron to death. I would have killed them and the moron if someone else had done that. But she was now my mate, and my wolf would never let me hurt, not even a strand of hair on her head.
Marina started interrogating the man after she had cooled down. I wanted to murder him more than anything once I learned who he was.
I recognized him. Her sibling, he was. I was aware of how her pack handled her. Shortly after I discovered her, I conducted my study on her. They were going to suffer the consequences for touching her. Even though I may be the cold, cruel monster that has frequently been associated with me, my pack did not accept that kind of conduct.