All Chapters of BRED BY THE ALPHA KINGS: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

"I don't care what the council voted." Cassian turned to face the assassin, his ice-blue eyes hard. "I hired you to find an opportunity. Have you found one or not?"The assassin was quiet for a moment. "There's a gathering. Two weeks from now. Northern Pack Summit. Fifteen packs attending, including the one protecting her.""I know about the Summit. I have spies in the werewolf territories too.""Then you know it's the perfect opportunity." The assassin's smile was cold. "Large gathering. Multiple packs. Chaos and politics and posturing. Easy to slip something dangerous into the mix. An 'accident' during a demonstration of power. A 'rogue' wolf who slips through security. A poisoned glass at the feast."Cassian considered this. "The werewolf territories will be on high alert. Extra security. The hybrid will be surrounded by her mates at all times.""Then we make the threat seem like it comes from somewhere else," the assassin suggested. "A rival pack, perhaps. Or a political move by o

"Nine days is what we have." Kieran's hand settled on her shoulder. "And you're stronger than you think. You just need to believe it.""Believing it is the hard part," Elara muttered."Then fake it." He tilted her chin up, forcing her to meet his eyes. "Confidence is half the battle, tesoro. Walk into that Summit like you own it, and half the Alphas there will believe you do.""And the other half?""Will test you." His expression turned serious. "Which is why we're training you for every possibility. Magic. Combat. Politics. You're going to walk in there prepared for anything they throw at you.""And if it's not enough?""Then we burn their packs to the ground." His smile was all teeth. "But it will be enough. You're going to be magnificent."***The afternoon was spent with Helena, going over the specific Alphas who would be attending the Summit."Alpha Garrett," Helena said, pointing to a photograph. He was in his forties, graying at the temples, with cold eyes and a cruel mouth. "T

Kieran's mouth on hers was devastating, all heat and hunger and barely controlled need. His hands framed her face, holding her exactly where he wanted her, and Elara melted into the kiss.Through the bonds, she felt the others watching. Waiting. Their desire building like a storm about to break.When Kieran finally pulled back, his amber eyes were blazing. "On the bed, tesoro. In the center."Elara's legs felt shaky as she moved to obey. The soft sheets cool against her skin as she climbed onto the massive bed and settled in the middle, suddenly very aware that she was wearing nothing but Alaric's shirt.All three brothers watched her with expressions that made her core clench with anticipation."So beautiful," Caspian murmured, moving to the foot of the bed. "Every single time, you take my breath away.""And tonight," Alaric added, prowling to her left side, "we're going to take yours.""Over and over," Kieran finished, settling on her right.Before Elara could respond, six hands wer

Dawn broke slowly over Shadowmere territory, painting the sky in shades of pink and gold.Alaric stood at the window of their bedroom, watching the sunrise, and tried to remember the last time he'd felt this kind of peace.Behind him, in the massive bed, Elara slept curled between Caspian and Kieran. Her dark hair was spread across the pillows, her face soft and relaxed in sleep. The claiming marks on her throat were visible even from here, three bites that declared to the world that she was theirs.Mine, his wolf growled possessively.Always protect.That was the problem, wasn't it? The constant, gnawing fear that he couldn't protect her from everything that was coming.The Northern Pack Summit was seven days away. Seven days until Elara would stand before fifteen packs and be judged. Assessed. Challenged.Seven days until every threat that had been circling them would converge in one place.Alaric's hands clenched on the windowsill.He'd been Alpha King for eight years. Had taken th

Six days until the Summit.Elara stood in the training room, facing Meredith across the familiar circle of salt and protective runes, and tried to ignore the nervous energy thrumming through her veins."Today," Meredith said, her voice carrying that tone that meant Elara was about to be pushed beyond her comfort zone, "we learn offensive magic."Elara's stomach flipped. "Offensive as in....""As in hurting people, yes." Meredith's expression was unreadable. "Shields are useful. Essential, even. But if you want to command respect at the Summit, you need to show those Alphas that you're not just defensive. That you can be dangerous.""I don't want to hurt anyone....""Then you're in the wrong position." Meredith's voice was sharp. "You're Luna of the most powerful pack in the northern territories. You have enemies. Rivals. Wolves who would take what's yours if given the chance. And if you can't defend yourself, if you can't show strength when challenged.....you become a liability."The