Chapter 18
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"I found them on the border. Said they were looking for the Alpha" Darius was quick to submit to the larger man who now stood before them. Well built and tall he was obviously an Alpha with the authority radiating off of him.
"If you're searching for a mate..." he spoke eyes raking over Aerly's form enough to make her stir uncomfortable but she shook off the feeling to keep her stoic stance.
"I am searching for the original Alphas of this pack. The Rowe family" she was quick to clarify.
"Ah that's a shame..." he stepped closer to her dark eyes still watching her closely "Well I killed the Alpha and as for his parents I sent that old pair to some purebloods pack in needing of slaves" he snorted as though the sentence somehow had some humour all the while Aerly, Lilah and Noah watched him in distaste "my name is Grayson Stone, I'm the Alpha now" his large hand uninvitedly took Aerly's hand and placing a very unwelcome kiss to the back of her hand "you're quite the stunning creature aren't you" he spoke as he observed her.
"I assure you I am not here looking to mate" she spoke through gritted teeth. Their interaction was starting to gather attention from the pack members.
"Then what do you want?" He snapped forcefully dropping her hand.
"What do I want?" A smirk began to grow across her lips "I want what is mine."
"And do tell what do I have here that is yours?" He asked a singular eyebrow-raising.
"Everything. My name is Aerly Rhodes, the last Alpha was my uncle and the previous Alpha before he was my grandfather. This is my pack" Aerly spoke with authority as usual not surprised as the pack that had gathered around watched in shock.
"Is that so? Well, I will give you two options you can join this pack but ah... Not as Alpha" his smirk was wide and his insinuation was enough to make her stomach churn "or you can die. You're choice" he stood smug before her arms crossed as though actually waiting for her to buckle. Lilah and Noah growled in defence.
"I have another proposition" she suddenly suggested beginning to casually stroll around the front of the large abode "I suggest you step down and leave now or I take what is rightfully mine."
He began to laugh as though most would. A beautiful elegant looking woman challenging a large Alpha was laughable amongst most but not Aerly, Lilah or Noah nor did any of the pack laugh over the matter "You're actually challenging me?" he seemed to want to confirm.
"I am yes" Aerly kept calm and cool as she replied.
"Alright, baby. You have a deal. Come on show me what you got although it will be a shame to damage that pretty face" she smiled once he accepted. A challenge in position was serious and no one was allowed to interfere until the fight was over and one had given up or was dead.
Aerly stepped her bare feet across the dirt path closer to the man as soon as she was in arms reach he was on her. Greyson grabbing her body and forcing her into a hold, her back to his chest "give up now baby. We can still do this another way" he chuckled in her ear.
"Not a chance" she spoke through gritted teeth before flinging her head back repeatedly. The harsh assault of her skull hitting his nose she wasn't satisfied to stop till his arms loosened and a c***k of bone had sounded out.
"Oh you're in for it now" he growled hands clutching his bloody nose before he went for another attack. Flinging a swift punch to her face which she took while letting her flesh burn and ache from the hit. It was enough time to let her claws extend and her brutal swiping through the air, sharpened claws ripping through his shirt and tearing across his flesh till Greyson captured her wrists in his meaty fists before suddenly releasing his hold and letting his booted foot fly up and land against her stomach causing her to stumble. The hit to her abdomen caused her to have to catch her breath but Aerly wasn't finished.
"Oh look at you now. Sure you don't want to reconsider?" He questioned at her hunched over form.
"Never" She snarled and launched at him. Claws gone replaced by her fists, once she landed on him knocking the large man to the ground as she straddled his waist while her fists began their assault of repeatedly launching and hitting his face until Greyson was able to knock her off and get on top of her. The crowd gasped and watched the bloody scene in front of them.
"You wiggling underneath me isn't too bad you know" he smirks his hands holding her wrists captive above her head "its a shame you're all bloody but still not to bad a sight."
Aerly growled claws extended again and plunging into the flesh of his hands causing Greyson to hiss and retract his grip giving her enough time for a swift move of a punch to the throat causing him to stumble off of her coughing and sputtering, clutching as his neck as he gasped for breath. Aerly stood up and stood over the man before bringing down another powerful blow to his face "I will give you a chance here 'baby'" she mocked the name he had been calling her "give up."
"I am Alpha" he sputtered and gasped between words with a raspy voice from his wounded throat.
Aerly kicked at his jaw sending him to fall flat on his back before placing her heel to his throat "not anymore" with a serious force she plunged her foot down on his neck causing a loud c***k. Greyson fell still his head and arms falling limp and his vacant eyes stared across the pack territory. With his death everyone fell silent while Aerly remained standing over him the only sound was her heavy panting breath.
"Alpha" the word finally broke the silence and Aerly began to look around the pack was kneeling before her their heads bowed as they continued to chant the word "Alpha."
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