"Stop pulling my tail." She tugged at her arm wishing he would just let go

"I could ever so easily command you, but I ask."

He lets go of her arm and she stumbles back. Shaking his head he tsk's. How ashamed he is that she doesn't follow his every command like everyone else. Which only intrigues him even more. Just a matter to say is he really ashamed?

"I- I should go." Serenity still stumbles over her words yet again.

"You haven't even finished making my bed."

"Oh of course," she didn't know how to act in such an awkward situation. What was she supposed to do? (authors question: How would you act?)

Liam moved out of her way and allowed her to finish making the bed. He stood at the door watching her do so. Studying her as if she were the most fascinating creature ever. Now only if he could figure out why he's so fascinated with her.

"I'll leave now."

He didn't say anything but allowed her to leave. As soon as the door shut behind her he went over to cabinet of files and pulled her out yet again. There has to be something in there.

Then like magic a picture of Phoebe fell out the folder. How did that get in there? Or rather where did it come from? Maybe he needed to brush up oh his werewolf history.

"Where did you disappear to?" Mercedes finds Serenity in her room.

"Nowhere special."

"You sure? Anytime you seem to disappear so does Alpha Liam. Interesting to say the least."

Serenity rolls her eyes, "yes I'm sure."

"Mhmm okay. Aston is hosting a game tomorrow. Ages 17-21 are required to play."

"A game? Why? We just had an attack."

"Something about strengthening the pack. He's going to run it by Alpha Liam but seemed so sure he'd be on board."

Serenity thought back to what she told Liam earlier. About how similar they were, but quickly shook the thought from her mind.

"What's the game? Not another capture the flag right?"

"No, actually I'm not sure. Didn't get all the logistics of it."

Sighing Serenity said, "hopefully it won't cause to much damage."

Aston walks into Liam's office. Liam sits at his desk with history books laying everywhere. Some even lay on the floor surrounding his desk most are opened to a specific page.

"Brushing up on history, are we?"

Liam looks up. He must've had his guard down, because he didn't notice him walk in, "do you need something?"

"Straight to the point then. I know it's short notice but I would like to host a game."

Liam sit ups straight and puts the book he's hold down, "what kind of game?"

"I haven't worked out all t-"

"Let me stop you there," Liam cuts him off, "to put it short I don't want any half assed plans. Ask me in a week or two right now we need to make repairs. There are way to many people in the pack house due to houses being destroyed. Instead of our usual work outs make everyone do labor work. It seems that people in my pack have soft hands. Change that then we'll talk about your game."

Aston gritted his teeth, "yes sir."

"Good glad we're on the same page. Your dismissed," Liam waves his hand and picks up his book.

Aston storms out his alphas office.

Mateo finally arrived back at the pack in the middle of the week. Not only did he bring someone back with him, but he also accomplished what he was set out to do.

"Welcome back my friend!" Liam openly greeted his. He's glad is beta is back.

"Good to be back. It didn't take that much time. Everyone was very cooperative."

Liam smiled. Finally some good news, "and I'm assuming you actually brought someone back with you?" He look towards the extra bags being brought in.

"About that. . ." He trailed off.

"Did you not bring someone back? I thought that was the whole plan?"

"I brought someone back," he scratched the back of his neck in a nervous demeanor, "it's just-"

"Mateo who did you bring back?"

"Might as well just rip off the band aid, come on in!" He yelled behind him towards the opened door.

"No."

"Don't be mad."

"Don't be mad! This is a scandal I really can't afford right now! How is it going to look whenever the girl I was supposed to marry is now with my beta?! No, take her back."

Mateo rubbed hit temples, "no scandal. Everyone could sense you weren't into her, but this way we can still make a sturdy alliance! Liam we need this."

"We don't need anything! And we especially don't need her!" Liam raised his voice.

"You know I'm right here. No need to be harsh." Zoey batted her eyelashes before the two man.

Liam continues to ignore her, "we have the alliance written out here," he waves the folder with all the alliances in front of Mateo's face.

"Actually that's not completely-"

"You altered the alliance? Without my permission?"

"It was a last minute thing."

Liam scoffs, "it was a last minute think," he speaks under his breathe.

"Calm down, no ones going to think any less of you if I take her as my wife. In the end it all works out for everyone." Mateo  plants a goofy smile on his face to lighten the mood.

Liam shook his head one last time, "have Aston catch you up on everything you've missed. Whenever school let's out have everyone go out and finish the renovations for the houses destroyed in the last attack."

"Houses destroyed in the last attack?"

"Aston will catch you up," Liam hands Mateo the folder, "oh and put this in my office. Do Not Touch anything. Just put it in there and get out."

"Where are you going?"

Turning towards him he spoke while backing up, "Hasn't anyone learned not to question the Alpha?" turning back around he proceeds to walk out the front door.

Picking up speed he jumps and shifts mid air. As soon as his paws touch the ground he sprints off in the direction of the woods. At times like these he gets so frustrated his wolf begs and begs to be let out. When gets to be to much Liam lets go and lets his wolf take control.

Mateo and Zoey watched the scene unfold from the door. Zoey couldn't help but think, 'what a show off'.

Serenity looked down at her once soft hands. Now they are rough and torn from not being able to heal properly before being put back to work. She looks over to Mercedes who is looking at her chipped nail.

"You know, I would much rather play my brothers game rather than do this physical work," she huffs and crosses her arms.

"I couldn't agree more with you, but we only have two more houses to fix up, then were done," Serenity looked over to her friend giving her the good news.

Mercedes rolled her eyes, "I need a manicure."

"No one cares about your chipped nails sister," Aston comes up behind them.

"Good thing I wasn't talking to you, then huh?"

"Isn't it a little early for the sister brother bickering?" Mateo came over to the group and everyone seemed to stop and watch what was happening.

"Early? It's five in the afternoon." Aston shoots back.

"Maybe five in the after noon, but we've only been working for an hour. You two can bicker whenever we've been working three. Get back to work." Mateo put his gloves back on and walked away.

Aston gritted his teeth. He's getting sick and tired of his higher ups telling him what to do.

Hey Guys!!! I got a new computer for birthday (which was Saturday), so I think I will be writing a lot more!! Also would like to introduce my new AUTHORS QUESTIONS these will be italized so feel free to answer them as you see them. Should I go back and add at least one to each chapter?

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