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"You made it" I greet solemnly without looking down to Mish now standing beside me.
Mish doesn't reply only scoffs before turning to face the crowd gathering before us.
As she looks over them I push aside whatever is going on between us to explain.
"These are the warriors who didn't make it earlier. Whilst dad allows those who did to rest till tomorrow these sorry wolves get to go through their next set of testing today".
"That's not fair" Mish says quietly as she turns towards me.
"I know" is my only reply before I step forward to address the crowd.
"The purpose of this training session is to decide the four of you who will reenter the trials to join the running for the warriors top guild. For the rest of you its points towards your ranking, which will decide on your position in the second or third tier. Let me just get this clear now. I. Don't. Care. So save your sob stories for your mates or your pillows. We are here to train. To find out what level you belong at. I don't care about your injury from earlier or what life problems may be going on in your sorry lives."
I pause allowing my harsh words to flow through the crowd.
I go to walk away but then add "Oh and for those of you who make second tier you will be relocated. And no you don't get to decide where and no your families will not be joining you. This year we are looking to strengthen border patrol".
One of the recruits raises his hand in question.
"F*ck sakes" I sigh before asking aloud "Are you going to make me repeat myself?".
The trainee shakes his head so I motion for him to ask.
"My mate.." he begins but I cut him off. "See, I still don't care. And now you have made me repeat myself. You can skip today, see you tomorrow. Now does anyone else want a grand total of zero for today?".
"Wait" Mish calls out from behind me.
The man turns to face her.
"What's your name?" she asks.
"Gabe" the trainee replies, confusedly looking between us.
"Gabe would you come back and join us please?" she continues and once the man is back in place the shewolf continues as if shes now running the show.
"Gabe, what was your question?".
Gabe looks nervous enough to piss his pants as he avoids looking at me all together asking Mish "My mate...she's ahhh she's pregnant with our first pup,due soon actually".
Mish takes advantage of one of his nervous pauses to add in "Oh congratulations! So I'm guessing your question is about remaining close to her during this special time?".
Gabe nods. Not even seeming to be able to form words now.
Coward.
Mish smiles at him.
At him.
As if he f*cking deserves one of the maybe five she has on offer per week.
"I'm sure that can be arranged. Although with a new pup at home we may have to settle for third tier this year, second tier schedules can be very long and unpredictable. I don't think your mate would appreciate that very much. Does that sound okay to you Gabe?".
"That sounds great" Gabe smiles, looking at Mish as if she hung the f*cking moon.
"Well" I interrupt, maneuvering myself so Mish stands a little behind me "As I said you can f*ck off now".
Gabe actually listens this time but the sad excuse for a wolf has started a trend now as another three raise their hands.
"What is this a f*cking mothers club?!" I growl.
The men lower their hands but I am still seething as Mish steps around to again stand beside me.
A low growl leaves my lips as the men's attention again turns to her.
"Mish" I warn.
"Michaela" she scolds, almost automatically now.
"Michaela" I correct but only offer in an even deeper growl.
"Yes Wes?" she asks happily.
"Oh so your Michaela but I'm Wes?" I scoff.
"Aplogies. Yes, Weston" she corrects with a look that says she couldn't give two f*cks what she calls me.
I cross my arms over my chest, raising a little taller as I ask "and what exactly do you think you're doing Michaela?".
"Teaching" Mish responds without hesitation before changing her complete persona.
The three trainees with questions each receiving the kind, understanding and smiling Mish.
Unlike the one I'm currently getting.
The one who turns completely against me for one f*cking wrong word.
"Ahhh" I groan, waving my hand to dismiss the crowd and calling for Kyan to come take over.
F*ck this.
I'm already down to just my shorts when Mish finds me.
"Are you done with your little tantrum yet?" She asks, crossing her arms over her chest, pushing her already full breasts to squeeze a little tighter into her crop top.
"You done trying to play Alpha?".
"Seems I play it better than you" she says dismissively pretending to check her nails.
I scoff before removing my shorts.
Mish seems to now realize the state I'm in turning around quickly as she asks "And why are you getting naked in the middle of the woods?".
"Can't remember a simple list?" I chide, playful smirk now back on my lips "and here I thought you were our next great alpha?".
"Wolf training" she sighs before asking aloud "How exactly am I meant to stay with you training your wolf whilst I don't have one?".
"You can't" I reply still smirking and then add for extra measure "But you may want to leave before Ryker arrives. I can already hear some of the ideas he has for you".
Mish looks confused back over her shoulder, but my eyes are stuck on that a**, so perfectly shaped in those tight leggings.
"Wolves" Mish groans as she rolls her eyes before walking away.
It would look even better with some teeth marks Ryker snides in agreement.
Yes... yes it would I agree, my eyes not leaving her till she is well hidden in the trees, scent washed away by the soft breeze.
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