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ATTICUS POVWe stand as the train finally begins to slow. Many of the buildings that were smoking and falling down the last time we were here have been leveled, but the rest of Outcast seems the same as it was. Tall gleaming buildings and concrete pathways connecting them for miles."Atticus, what's the plan if they become hostile," Logan says as he and Gavin move to stand on either side of us."I will attack. The two of you will shift and get out as fast as you can. I will do my best to ensure you escape," we reply in a low voice while keeping our eyes trained on the passing scenery."What about you," Gavin says quickly and we glance at the well-tempered Beta.His bond with his Alpha is the strongest we have ever seen. He treats Logan more like a brother rather than a superior, but at this moment he seems legitimately concerned for our well-being. His concern isn't for his Alpha or even for himself. He is taken aback by the danger we will be in... Seems we have another friend."I will
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ATTICUS POV The male with the treaty hands it to his leader and the leader glances at the thick bundle before looking at us again. "Could we not sit to do this. I mean it looks like it will take us a while to go through all of this," he asks and we smirk to hide our annoyance. "You mean like we planned to do," we state lowly with the sarcastic smirk still on our face. Gavin chuckles a little and Logan steps closer to our side. "Sir, you broke the rules of this meeting. We are aware that you are all new to treaties and preventing war, but we are not. Werewolves have existed since the beginning of time. Treaties aren't new to us. You need to understand that if you step over the line one more time we will be forced to act. You have disconnected my wolf spirit and my Beta's wolf spirit from our physical bodies. In the wolf world that is a crime. I would suggest you stop complaining and begin reading," Logan says in a diplomatic but firm voice. We raise our chin and cross our arms
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ATTICUS POV The last male human closes the folder and nods toward his kinsmen. Gavin takes a pen from his dress shirt pocket and rolls it across the table. "All of you will sign. I want it known that the agreement was signed by all of you," we say rather quietly, and the men hold our eyes for a moment before beginning to sign. They pass it to one another without uttering a word and when it is done the folder and pen are passed toward us. "We will get a copy made and have it sent back to you," Logan says as he gathers the items and tucks them out of sight. "Fine. Now what," one of the males ask and we study him before answering. He is one of the males that held a silver spray bottle. He isn't the one we want as a leader. Matter of fact none of them seem perfect for the role. Maybe..."I wish to go over how you will choose to run Outcast," we say answering the male's question, and his jaw clenches. "Isn't that up to us," he replies and we grin. He is trying to keep his to
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KARINA POVI squeal with happiness just after I press end call. Joy for my friend and her mate explode in my heart. Logan said the delivery of their male had gone smoothly and Chloe didn't have to labor for too long before he was here. "Atticus," I call as I jog down the hallway toward his office. When I reach the door I throw it open with unnecessary force. The doorknob knocks into the wall leaving a small dent, but I ignore it. "Chloe had the baby. 8lbs and 2oz. They haven't picked a name. He is here," I say excitedly as my mate looks up at me in surprise. His shocked face quickly shifts into a smile and he pushes away from his desk a little. He holds his arms up toward me and I smile. "That's good. Is she the one who called," he asks as I move around his desk to sit in his lap. "No. It was Logan. He said they are expecting us to come visit them before we go tour the progress up North," I answer while running my fingers through his short facial hair. I like the new bear
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ATTICUS POV Unease fills our gut as we sit with the exhausted-looking father and our attention drifts toward the open office door. Karina's scent is still strong. We can faintly hear Chloe as she talks to her, but still, the feeling in our gut worries us. "I have told him he needs to take a break," Gavin says and our eyes flick back toward Logan. His worn face does nothing to hide his annoyance with his beta. "I am fine. Chloe deserves rest. I am okay," Logan snaps and we glance toward the wall behind him. A picture of Patrick with his beta Hank from their teenage years smiles back at us. Curiosity and sympathy for the young Alpha joins our inner turmoil. "You named your son after your father," we say quietly and the two males go silent as they follow our line of sight to the picture."Yeah. He was a great... male," Logan says stumbling a little."He was. He wasn't perfect. But he was a great leader and a good Father," we reply and the room goes quiet as we all look at the
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This story is dark. Atticus Kinciad suffered abuse all his life. Please remember this story is strictly fictional. No one was harmed and I created all these characters using my imagination. Please read The Omega's Stand to understand Atticus's story. 7yrs old. I sniffle quietly as I try to shift my body around into a more comfortable position. I wish I had something soft to push under my aching bottom, but I don't. I could take off my tattered shirt, but then the silver would have access to more of my raw skin. "Stop moving around so much! I can't think for two seconds without you interrupting me," Rupert growls and I freeze. My father, Rupert Kincaid, hates when I make noise and he is quick to punish me when annoyed. "Sorry, Alpha," I whisper to please the large man sitting behind his desk. He grunts lowly to indicate he heard my apology and I almost smile. He didn't hit me or call me names. I must have made him happy with my submission. I go back to counting my br
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The nights in my cage are normally so peaceful. Father isn't in his office so I can move around as much as I like. I can also daydream or hum if I like. But the dark sky on this night isn't bringing me an ounce of peace. The dull look in my baby sister's eyes and the screams of her grieving mother are haunting me. The look of pride in my father's eyes makes me feel dirty. It's as if he is a disease and I have been infected by him. "Why did I listen to him? Why didn't I fight against him? Why didn't I try to protect her," I ask as my throat begins to burn with emotion again. I punch my legs as tears well up in my eyes once more and hate for myself grows in my chest. I wipe my face angrily as the water slips down it, but the stream just gets thicker. I shouldn't be allowed to cry. I don't deserve to feel sad! I did it. I killed her. I am a monster just like him. I killed her to make him happy so I wouldn't get hit. I am a pathetic male just like he said I am. "I hate you," I w
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"Took you long enough to heal," Father snaps as I stand motionless in front of his desk. He stands up and moves to stand beside me. My body shivers uncomfortably and he growls. "The doctor said a week. You took two. Fucking pitiful," he growls lowly before punching me in the stomach. My body curls in on itself instantly and I cough as the wind gets pushed from my lungs. "Get in your cage," Rupert snaps, and I walk toward my silver bars quickly. He closes and latches the door behind me as I curl up into a ball. I wish I had stayed hurt. Better yet I wish I hadn't woken up. "Don't think you got out of training! You will be out there this afternoon," Father growls as he heads for the office door. "Yes, Alpha," I whisper as the door clicks behind him. *****"This time I want to see if keeping you alive has been a waste. You aren't allowed to stop until one of your opponents either bleeds or forfeits," Father says and three of his men step onto the training mate.
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