Chapter 79

Danny’s POV
“There really hasn’t been any new developments. No news is good news” Simon tells me, as I sit down next to him in the dining hall with my bowl of cereal. “It is a good thing, I suppose. Matthew still hasn’t built a repour with the guards of the Silver Pride?” I ask him as Phyliss joins us.
“No; I went over to see Matthew, Barnaby and David two days ago with Belinda. A lion shifter by the name of Justin saw me. My father cast him out 8 years ago for stealing. He took one look at me and ran the opposite direction” she tells us.
“Stealing isn’t too much of an offence. What did he steal?” Tim says, sitting down beside Simon with some bacon and eggs on his plate. “He robbed the local human bank. Killed the security guard and three human police officers by shifting into his lion. Shifted back and took off with the money” she tells us.
“Then yes, he deserved to be cast out” Tim chuckles, putting a piece of bacon into his mouth.
“We believe, Penelope and Michael may have realised we know about the rouges. Dave told me yesterday at training, they are not sending them up to do border patrol as often. They can’t be sure if it because of Phyliss and Belinda’s visit or because their guards are trying to talk to them” Simon includes.
“That’s news and a development. We have them scared if they are hiding their guards” I tell them, placing the last spoonful of cereal into my mouth.
“Where’s Henry and Claudia? I want to thank them for finding Be and I a room in your packhouse. I love the castle and everything, but we find the packhouse more homely” Phyliss asks me. “I’m not sure where Dad is; Claudia was dropping Sophia off at the nursery. She should be here any moment” “Did I hear someone call my name?” Claudia asks coming up to the table with some toast and jam.
“Snow Blossom, Phyliss wanted to thank you” I tell her. “You’re welcome; for what?” she asks, looking at Phyliss confused. “For finding Belinda and I a room in your packhouse” Phyliss tells her.
“Oh; not an issue. We are more than happy to have you both here” Claudia answers, sitting down next to me and taking a bite out of her toast. “Joslyn; Danny and I have something for you. We haven’t been able to give it to you” Jason says, coming into the dining room with Tracey and Jasper.
“What?” Joslyn asks, narrowing her eyes at me and I beam a smile at her as Jason comes over and stands beside her. I get out of my chair and stand on the other side of her; “Ready, Danny?” Jason asks me. “Ready.”
We both lean in and give her a kiss on each cheek. “That is for being the best omega in the whole world” I tell her, smiling. “And the best cook, a wolf could ask for. I didn’t know how lucky we were to have you; until we didn’t” Jason includes as Joslyn blushes and walks back into the kitchen; a tear rolling down her face.
“Aww; you both are so sweet” Denise says, coming over to our table, with Rick. “What can I say? I’m a softy for a decent meal” I answer, laughing. “We need to get down to the training grounds” Simon says to me and I nod, giving Claudia a kiss on the cheek and follow him out the door.
“Matthew is coming over for some training as well; do you want to spar with him?” Simon asks me, looking a bit hesitant. “Sure; It would be good to spar with a fellow Alpha. Dad’s too scared since I accidently threw him” I laugh, hearing him come up behind me. “I’m not scared” he answers me, annoyed.
“There is a good thing about Joanna being in heat; no Todd for another 2 days” I chuckle, changing the subject. “I thought you were at peace with him?” Dad questions, giving me a concerned look. “I am; but it’s always good to have a break. I think that’s why I withdrew myself; give me time to think about what I want, going forward. Having him in my face constantly, I wouldn’t have been able to do that” I tell him as we walk into the training grounds.
“Good morning, Alpha Daniel. How have you been?” Alpha Matthew asks me. “Well, thank you. Simon was telling me you have come over for some training?” I question him. “Yes; we need to keep our skills up as well” he chuckles; giving Brenda, his master trainer a wink. “That is true” I reply; grabbing a skipping rope from the side to do a warm up and start jumping.
“Skipping rope?” Matthew questions; “yes; it’s good to use for warm ups. When Danny first started training; this helped him build co-ordination and muscle strength in his legs. Along with the skipping rope; he was swimming laps to get the arm muscles going” Dad answers for me.
“Simon was telling me what happened before you met Claudia. I understand why you are very apprehensive towards Todd” he informs me. “Yes; my headspace is better regarding Todd. It will take time for us to become a family; now he knows the truth with what happened to mum, he is making an effort” I explain, putting the skipping rope down and lay on the ground for the 100 push ups and sit ups.
“You have a routine; that’s good. I might join you with your sit ups” Matthew says, laying on the ground next to me. “It’s always good to train with someone, then by yourself” I tell him, smiling as I remember the first time Jason trained with me.
“Do you two want to spar first?” Simon calls out, coming over to us as we finish the sit ups and start our 100 push ups. “I was hoping Alpha Henry would like to spar with me. No offensive, Danny; I don’t think I stand a chance, being a chosen wolf of Goddess Selene” Matthew tells me. “Chicken” I whisper under my breath and Simon chuckles to himself.
“I would be happy to spar with you” Dad says, shaking his head at me as I sit down on the seats and Jason, Rick and Tim come into the compound. “What’s going on?” Jason says, looking at Dad and Matthew. “Dad’s going to teach Matthew a thing or two. Or maybe Matthew is going to teach Dad. Not sure yet” I say as Claudia comes in and sits down next to me.
“I thought Simon wanted you to spar with Matthew?” she says, giving me a kiss. “He’s too chicken, I will hurt him” I chuckle and Matthew growls in my direction. “Just stating a fact” I smile at him.
“Are you both ready?” Simon calls out and Matthew and Dad raise their hands. He blows the whistle; Matthew runs towards Dad and Dad blocks him and lands a punch into his side. Matthew steps back and growls. Dad kicks and Matthew blocks his foot and punches Dad in the chest. “Go Dad” Claudia encourages him. “Matthew; you can do it” David says, coming into the training compound.
Dad grabs Matthew and does the backwards roll; pushing Matthew with his feet. “You’ve taught Alpha Henry, your move” Tim says to Simon. “He wanted to learn it; after I did it” Simon answers him.
Matthew jumps and kicks Dad in the stomach and Dad reacts by sweeping his legs. “They are both even with strength and skill” Rick says, looking on as Dad blocks another punch and Simon blows the whistle.
Dad holds his hand out, to help Matthew up off the ground. “I haven’t had a sparring match like that, for a long time” Matthew says, taking Dad’s hand and lifting himself off the ground. “How did we do?” Dad asks, heading toward us as we will all give them some calls and whistles.
“I think they enjoyed the performance” Matthew laughs; “I believe so” Dad agrees, laughing along with him.
“Paul; do you want to go next, against David?” Dad calls out to his Gamma. “Sure; person or wolf?” Paul asks David. “Person” he answers as the pair take off their shirts and go to the centre of the compound.
“Ready” Simon calls out as Dad and Matthew take a seat. *“Danny; I need your help. Cyndy won’t listen to me. She’s trying to rearrange the bedroom by herself. She told me to fuck off and leave her do it”* Brett mind links.* “I’ll be right there with Claudia”* I tell him.
“Snow Blossom; we need to go. We have a nesting, pregnant, strong woman with twins; trying to rearrange her room by herself” I inform her as we get out of our chairs. “Matthew; we’ll be back” I add, as we leave the compound and head up to Brett and Cynthia’s room.