The howls filled the air around me and I watched as the hoard of naked men and women around me dropped to one knee. This, a few months ago would have frightened the f**k out of me, but right then, the pride that swelled in my chest along with the sense of relief that washed over me, nearly had me howling along. I dropped to a knee, next to my mate, still clutching his hand, tears of joy streaming down my face.
I looked over to Alpha Vance and let out a breath I felt I’d been holding since we stepped outside. His big grey wolf stepped off of Shadow’s limp body and he threw his head back in a howl that stood out from the rest. This man was a true Alpha, whether his family stole the title generations ago or not. He’d earned it tonight.
His paws and snout stained with the blood from the
