Take care of whatever this is first, Deltta thought as he pulled to a stop in the parking dome. He got out of the pod but stopped when he sensed something.
The dome was eerily silent, with only a few pods inside.
That was strange. He thought the alphas called in an emergency meeting.
Was he one of the first to arrive?
He made his way to the exit just as the lights cut off, plunging him into darkness. Deltta went still.
He balled his hands into fists, waiting. A rustling sound, the slide of feet on concrete, they were getting closer, slowly creeping towards him. He counted four alphas in total.
He should have sent more, he thought as he closed his eyes and reached for the beast inside him.
'You’ve wanted to come out for five years. Come out now,' he said, giving himself to it. His muscles rippled as the alpha…the true alpha pushed through him. He half expected to drop on all fours and turn into a wolf. But his body grew big, his teeth lengthened, touching his bottom lip, claws sharpened, cutting into his palms, and his senses heightened. The smell of blood hit him, along with the offensive alphas’ scent. He turned their way, seeing them clearly in the dark. They wore night vision goggles and some serious artillery. The bastard really wanted to kill him.
“You better give me my body back once this is over.”
A maniacal laugh rumbled inside him.
Crazy motherfucker, Deltta smiled as he turned to the first alpha. He moved fast, knocking the first one out. But they attacked as one, coming at him from every angle. He fought them hard, drawing blood. Their screams filled the cavernous space.
He wrapped his fingers around one of the alphas and squeezed, but a flaming blade sank into his flesh, searing his side. He roared and went for the kill.
The lights came back on, and he heard footsteps rushing towards him.
The remaining alphas looked at each other and bailed. Deltta tried to go after them, but blood dripped from his side.
The cut was deep, and he was suddenly unsteady.
Shit.
He slid to his knees.
“Deltta!” Tarymn screamed.
Deltta closed his eyes and passed out.
Chapter 28
Mac
Time to wake up, Mac told himself.
But he burrowed deep into the covers. He brought them to his nose, taking in Deltta’s scent. He moaned, breathing deeply.
Please don’t wake me up from this dream, he thought happily. But he had to wake up and get ready to spend the day with him. That sounded like fun. Mac flung the covers off him and walked to the washroom. He did his business and was about to walk out, when he caught sight of himself in the mirror. He stepped close, his eyes immediately going to his neck. Curious, he rushed back into the bedroom to get his solution. He rubbed it over the concealing strip and peeled it off.
He gasped.
The claiming mark was gone.
Did this mean Deltta truly loved him? Last night was perfect. He could feel his love.
Mac’s stomach flipped. He blushed as he stared at himself. He couldn't wait to tell him how he felt.
Damn, he should be getting ready. Mac walked back into the bedroom and stopped when he heard Yarr call his name.
“Mac!” The bedroom door flew open. He gasped when he saw him and quickly looked away. “Sorry. But Deltta, he’s…”